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Gold Star School
Quality Award Winner
Student
Employee Handbook 2007-2008
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Independence Day (school & offices closed) |
July 4 |
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First Day of Secondary Classes |
August 21 |
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Labor Day (school & offices closed) |
September 3 |
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Parent Conference Day (school closed) |
October 5 |
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Fall Break (school closed) |
October 18-19 |
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Thanksgiving Break (school closed) |
November 21-23 |
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Winter Break (offices closed) |
December 24-January 4 |
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Classes Resume |
January 7 |
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day (school & offices closed) |
January 21 |
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Parent Conference Day (school closed) |
February 8 |
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Professional Development Day (school closed) |
February 18 |
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Spring Break (school closed) |
March 17-21 |
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Spring Break (offices closed) |
March 20-21 |
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Last Day of Secondary Classes |
May 22 |
| Memorial Day |
May 26
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Make-up Snow Days (if required) |
May 27& 28 |
School Closings
Metro Tech will not dismiss classes for events unrelated to school.
In the event of anticipated severe weather, Metro Tech may dismiss classes if necessary.
If inclement weather occurs overnight and classes are cancelled,
the closing will be announced on local television stations:
KFOR - Channel 4 (NBC)
KOCO - Channel 5 (ABC)
KOKH - Channel 25 (Fox)
KWTV - Channel 9 (CBS)
School closings will also be announced by recorded message on Metro Tech's main phone line (424-8324) and on the school website: www.metrotech.org.
History
In 1978 the State Board of Vocational-Technical Education approved nineteen area vocational districts throughout the state. During that year, Oklahoma County Boards of Education decided to split the county into segments and create multiple vocational-technical education districts. Consequently, the Oklahoma City Public Schools Board chose to create a separate area vocational-technical district to be located in the Oklahoma City public school district boundaries.
On May 25, 1979, an election was called by the State Board of Education to create an area vo-tech district that would have the same boundaries as Oklahoma City Independent School District I-89. On June 26, 1979, an election was held and a new vocational-technical district was approved. The Oklahoma State Board of Vocational-Technical Education subsequently designated the new district as Oklahoma City Area Vocational-Technical School District Number 22 (also known as OKC Vo-Tech 22), a name held until January 25, 1990, at which time the name was changed to Metro Area Vocational-Technical School District Number 22 (also known as Metro Tech).
Oklahoma City Public Schools and Vo-Tech #22 had a common board of education until 1982. The last meeting of the common board was held May 10, 1982. On June 28, 1982, a new board of education for Vo-Tech District #22, appointed by the governor, met for the first time.
Metro Tech was born! It was time to grow.
Between 1982 and 1997, Vo-Tech District #22 experienced many changes. The Springlake property was purchased and developed. The name "Metro Tech" was adopted as the official marketing name. The Aviation Career Campus at Will Rogers World Airport was completed, and the Metro Tech Beauty Academy opened.
Finally,
in the year 2000, the Oklahoma Department of Vocational-Technical
Education changed its name to the Oklahoma Department of Career
and Technology Education. All area vocational-technical schools
became Technology Centers. Metro Tech became Metro Technology
Centers (aka Metro Tech) in November 2001.
Student Employee Benefits
College Credit
Metro Tech student employees may earn 3 to 50 hours of college credit from 30 technology programs through cooperative agreements. Specific college credit is listed on Metro Tech's website, http://www.metrotech.org/college-credit.html.
Metro Tech OSU-OKC Alliance
Technology Centers and Oklahoma State University-OKC have joined
in an Alliance with the approval of the Oklahoma State Regents
for Higher Education to better serve adult and high school students.
The Alliance will allow adults and high school students to earn
college credit during their junior and senior years in approved
technology programs.
College credit is also available from:
- Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC)
- Oklahoma State University - Okmulgee (OSU-OKmulgee)
- Rose State College (RSC)
- Cowley College, Wichita, Kansas
- Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)
If you have questions or need more information, contact Phyllis
Embrey, College Connection Specialist, at 605-2213.
Financial Aid
Financial aid, scholarships and tuition waiver programs are available for qualified student employees enrolled in full-time programs. Metro Tech is approved for the Pell Grant, Federal Family Education Loans, Oklahoma Tuition Aid Grant, and Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS). Other assistance includes Veterans Benefits and VA-Vocational Rehabilitation, American Indian Education & Training Employment Center and Bureau of Indian Affairs, Vocational Rehabilitation and Otha Grimes and Francis Tuttle Memorial Scholarships. For more information, call 605-4446 or 605-4436.
High School Credit
Upon successful completion of coursework, student employees who attend high school will receive credit each semester towards high school graduation. Specific amounts of credit are established by the sending school district.
High School Returning Student Scholarship Program
High school student employees who begin the first year of a two-year program during their senior year may attend the second year at Metro Tech with a tuition-free scholarship for up to 600 additional hours if criteria related to attendance, grades and teacher approval are met. Contact your Metro Tech site counselor for more information.
ID Badges
ID badges are issued to all Metro Tech student employees and staff. You should keep your badge available at all times when you are on campus. Site Directors or instructors will ask student employees to wear ID badges whenever attending off-campus activities and at certain times on Metro Tech property.
Organizations
AAll student employees are encouraged to join a student organization. Opportunities are shown below.
- Director's Student Advisory Committee is a group of
student employees representing each program at Metro Tech. The
committee members provide students with a voice in school affairs.
- Career and Technology Student Organizations (CTSO)
help student employees develop leadership skills and challenge
them to participate in community service projects. Student employees
also have the opportunity to compete at district, state, and
national skills competitions.
The CTSOs include:
- Business Professionals of America (BPA)
- Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)
- HOSA
- SkillsUSA - National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) is a group that promotes honesty, service, leadership, career development, and skilled workmanship. Student employees are nominated by instructors based on grades, attendance, student organization membership, and character.
Student Employee Services
Academic Center
The Academic Centers (ACs) provide assistance in basic and advanced academic skills to support training programs. Student needs are met by planned activities designed cooperatively between the technology instructor and the AC staff. Services include evaluation; math, reading and language instruction; computer literacy; and employability and study skills.
Counseling
Site counselors are available to assist student employees in finding their career and technical aptitudes and interests, as well as to discuss other student concerns. Student employees are encouraged to use the counseling services available at each campus. Phone numbers are listed on the back cover of this handbook.
English as a Second Language
English as a Second Language (ESL) is available at the South
Bryant Campus for international adult students of varying levels
of education and understanding. Classes are taught in the classroom
and computer lab. Students can attend up to three hours of study
per day. Focus is placed on English grammar comprehension, reading
and writing skills, and conversational English. Preparation classes
for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) are also
available.
The ESL and TOEFL classroom is open:
Monday-Thursday
8:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
2:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Friday
8:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
12:30 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Interpreter Services
Interpreter services are available for student employees who have been evaluated for this service. For more information, contact Paul Howard at 605-4740.
Job Placement Services
Metro Tech's Job Placement office supports teachers/instructors, student employees, alumni and employers in finding rewarding and successful training related careers for our graduates. Job Placement services include: career readiness and advancement workshops, job search resources, access to Metro Tech's College Central Network (CCN) data bank, job referrals and assistance with job shadowing and internship placement. For more information, contact Stephanie Bills at 605-4804.
Parents/Guardians School Visitation
Metro Tech encourages student employees to
invite parents and guardians to visit the school. To make an appointment
with a certain instructor or individual, call the respective campus.
Parking
Metro Tech provides designated parking at all
campuses for student employees who choose to drive their own vehicles.
Be sure to secure your belongings and lock your vehicles. Metro
Tech can not assume responsibility for theft of personal articles
or property damage.
When driving on campus, student employees and staff should observe
the following regulations:
- Speed limit is 15 miles per hour on all campuses.
- Parking is not permitted in fire lanes.
- Handicapped parking is reserved for the handicapped. A permit may be obtained by contacting the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety, 425-2424.
- Selling merchandise from vehicles is strictly prohibited.
Security guards monitor the parking lots frequently for safety. If you arrive at school a few minutes early, feel free to go into your building.
Student
Services Centers (Enrollment)
Student Services Centers offer many services including enrollment, testing and counseling in one location for potential student employees. This approach creates a relaxed atmosphere for potential student employees to learn about Metro Tech's services, enrollment processes, and the many course and program offerings.
Some of the services available at the One-Stop Centers include:
- Testing and Assessment of Aptitude and Skills
- College and Career Services
- Employment Services
- Financial Aid Information
The Student Services Center is located at:
Springlake Campus
Student Services Center
1600 Springlake Drive
Oklahoma City, OK 73111-5200
(405) 605-2200
Hours are
Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Friday, 7:30 a.m.-4:30 a.m.
Please call for evening appointment
Enrollment Procedures for High School Students- Click the link for more information.
Enrollment Procedures for Full-Time Adult Students– Click the link for more information.
Students with Disabilities
Metro Tech provides reasonable accommodations and support for
student employees with disabilities and special education needs
covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section
504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Individuals with Disabilities
Education Act (IDEA). If you have questions or need accommodations,
or to obtain a copy of the complete Notice of Rights: Section
504/ADA, contact:
Paul Howard
Chief Student Services Officer
(405) 605-4740
Email: paul.howard@metrotech.org
Telephones
Courtesy telephones are available at all sites for student use on a limited basis (local calls only) during breaks and lunch. Ask for information on location of these phones in the administrative offices at each site. Student employees will not be called out of class for phone calls unless there is an emergency.
Testing and Assessment
The assessment staff administers achievement tests, aptitude assessments, interest inventories and personality indicators. The staff also provides guidance and counseling to assist student employees in career choices. For more information, contact Carolyn Williams at 605-2240 or Gossie Pressley at 605-4441.
Transportation (Bus Service)
Metro Tech provides bus service for student employees who live in the local area. For all student employees to benefit from this service, everyone who rides the bus abides by the following guidelines:
- Arrive five minutes before the scheduled arrival time of the bus in case of a time difference. Every transportation employee operates by the time reported on the time and temperature number, 599-1234.
- Observe all rules published by the Metro Tech Transportation Department.
- Get proper authorization from the site director when requesting
to be discharged at places other than the regular bus stop or
home high school.
For transportation questions or concerns, call Paul
Gentry, 605-4844.
Metro Tech Policies
Asbestos
Metro Technology Centers maintains an Asbestos Management Plan (AMP) for our campus locations where asbestos is present. The AMP is available for review in the office of the Director of Risk, Safety and Environmental Health. All asbestos-containing building materials are encapsulated or contained. No abatement projects or other response actions are planned. Surveillance and inspection of the campuses where asbestos is present is conducted every six months by an Oklahoma Department of Labor (ODOL) authorized firm.
Attendance
The ability of Metro Tech to operate efficiently and meet educational objectives depends on your regular and punctual attendance. Your attendance is also an important measure of your job performance and may be a factor in future pay increases, promotions, or disciplinary actions.
We realize that there will be days when you cannot report to the school due to illness or other unavoidable causes; therefore, you will be allowed 14% of your total class hours to be used for leave as needed. Be sure to keep track of your leave.
If you know in advance that you will be late, absent, or need to leave early, notify your instructor in advance. If you need to use leave in the event of an emergency, notify your instructor as soon as possible. If your instructor is not available, contact your site administrator's office. A phone number for each site is listed on the back cover of this handbook.
When absences are necessary, please make arrangements with your instructor to complete your assignments and/or schedule make-up time.
When a high school student exceeds the allowable absences, he or she may receive no credit for the Metro Tech class and may forfeit the opportunity to attend the following semester. A student employee dismissed for attendance reasons may seek reinstatement through the site administrator.
Any exception to the attendance policy will be dealt with on
an individual basis. The site administrator may consider extenuating
circumstances and emergencies.
Activities/Professional Development
Student employees involved in professional development activities,
including authorized high school activities, will not be counted
absent. However, student employees attending high school must
have written permission from a guardian before leaving Metro Tech
if the student is under 18 years of age.
Commitment to Success Awards
Each year full-time student employees are recognized for commitment
to success through excellent attendance records. The following
are awarded each year:
- Gold Seal Award
100% commitment & attendance (of the total program hours)
- Silver Seal
Award98%-99% commitment & attendance (of the total program hours)
- Bronze Seal Award
96-97% commitment & attendance (of the total program hours)
Student employees may appeal decisions as provided for by Board
Policy (BP-10015), Student Complaints, Appeals Procedure.
Holidays
Metro Tech student employees receive time off for all official
holidays including Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's
Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, and Memorial Day. For exact
dates, see the Academic
Calendar.
School Breaks
All student employees enjoy 4 school breaks during each school
year.
- Fall Break: October 18-19
- Thanksgiving Break: November 21-23
- Winter Break: December 24-January 4
- Spring Break: March 17-21
Leave of Absence
Student employees may apply for a Leave of Absence for a minimum
of 5 days or a maximum of 15 days. All arrangements for a leave
of absence must be recommended by the teacher/instructor or counselor
and approved by director/campus administrator. When the student
returns from the leave of absence, he or she will be allowed the
same amount of time absent to make up work missed. A leave of
absence may be taken once per year if needed.
Leaving School
Student employees are asked to report to the attendance office
before leaving the school grounds at any time while classes are
in session, including break time. Additionally, high school students
under the age of 18 need permission from a parent or guardian
to leave school. If a student leaves without permission, the student
will be considered absent. If a high school student needs to leave
for a reason other than illness, the student should have his or
her parent call the attendance office prior to checking out and
explain the necessity for leaving and the time the student should
be dismissed. Students should always sign out in the attendance
office.
Background Check
Students enrolled in certain programs including programs involving working with children, or participating in clinical practice work at a medical/patient-care facility, will be required to undergo a criminal background check. The background check shall be completed by the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) and must include a sex offender check. Each program has the right to accept or reject any student based on information obtained from this background check. Students who are already enrolled in a program and are subsequently found to have violations precluding their participation in the program my be administratively dropped from the program.
Conflict Resolution (Grievance Procedure)
In any organization with a variety of jobs and many people, different points of view will develop. Recognizing this fact, Metro Tech has developed a procedure for resolving conflicts in an orderly and fair manner. If you have a disagreement or dispute with another person, follow these steps:
- Discuss the complaint informally with the person involved and try to resolve the problem. Be sure to explain how you perceived the situation and try not to blame the other person. Often disagreements are simply miscommunications.
- If you cannot solve the problem with the person involved, invite your site counselor to serve as a liaison between the two of you.
- If these methods don't work, submit your complaint in writing to your site director and request a meeting about the issue. The site director will issue a written statement.
- If the issue is not resolved to your satisfaction, you may appeal in writing to the assistant superintendent for instruction. The assistant superintendent will call a meeting of the parties involved and issue a final, written decision.
Student employees may appeal decisions as provided by Board Policy
(BP-10015), Student Complaints, Appeals Procedure.
Reference: Metro Tech School Board Policy, BP-10015
Copyright & Plagiarism
Metro Tech requires that all student employees adhere to current
copyright laws and congressional guidelines and avoid plagiarism
(using another person's ideas or creative work without giving
credit to that person).
The copyright law of the United States makes it illegal for anyone to duplicate copyrighted materials (the work of another person) without written permission. Serious penalties are provided for unauthorized copy of copyrighted materials or the act of plagiarism.
Daily Breaks
Full-time student employees receive a lunch break and two 10-15
minute breaks each day. Break areas and guidelines for use are
provided at each campus. Student employees may bring refreshments
or buy them in the break areas.
District Property - Equipment, Desks, Lockers, etc.
School officials may open and examine any property belonging
to the District including school lockers, desks, and other areas
of school facilities at any time with or without reason. Student
employees and staff should expect no privacy in regards to District
property.
Reference: Title 70 O.S.A. 24-102
Dress Code
The goal for all student employees is to represent Metro Tech in the best possible light at all times. You are an example to the community and your peers. A professional style of dress does not interfere with work or create a distraction in the learning environment. The following clothing styles are not considered professional dress:
- Attire that reveals the chest, such as mesh or see-through blouses
- Attire that reveals the bare midriff (area around the waist)
- Cut-off, net or mesh shorts
- Dress identified by police and school officials as gang dress symbols
- Satanic cult dress and related symbols
- T-shirts, sweat shirts and other clothing with profanity or suggestive slogans related to the use of drugs, paraphernalia, alcohol, sex or violence
- Display of gang/cult identification, such as names in haircuts
- Obscene or vulgar jewelry or jewelry worn to identify gang culture or lifestyle or as weapons
- Pajama-type or bedtime wear including house shoes
- Spandex sportswear or bike pants
- Sagging pants
Site Directors may make additional clothing recommendations or
restrictions at their discretion.
Student employees in some programs will need to wear protective
clothing as designated by the instructor. Failure to wear such
protective clothing will limit your ability to participate in
the class.
Drug-Free School Policy
Metro Tech is responsible for providing a safe educational environment and must maintain the trust of the public. Any student employee or staff member who is impaired by a controlled substance or alcohol is a serious risk to others. Metro Tech adheres to all federal, state, and local laws in reporting the use and/or possession of controlled substances by student employee.
References: Metro Tech School Board Policy, BP-10007
Ethical Conduct & Disciplinary Action
To ensure a positive and safe learning environment, all student
employees and staff will maintain the highest level of ethical
conduct. We will support each other's professional and personal
growth and remain accountable to each other at all times.
Our code of ethics calls us to:
- Be courteous and considerate of other student employees, staff, and visitors.
- Communicate honestly and openly.
- Respect each other and information given to us in confidence.
- Be punctual.
- Perform our best work at all times.
- Obey school and societal rules.
- Be an example to our community and peers.
When student employees do not conduct themselves in accordance
with Metro Tech standards, instructors or supervisors will discuss
the shortcomings with the student employee immediately and determine
a prompt plan of improvement.
If the performance or behavior does not improve, disciplinary
action (including but not limited to detention, written reprimands,
suspension, or dismissal from the program) may be taken.
NOTE: If a student employee who attends high school is suspended,
he or she and the parents/guardians (if the student is under 18)
will be notified in writing of the hearing and appeal rights.
Student employees with an IEP will be disciplined according to
the IEP.
The following actions by student employees may incur consequences of suspension or dismissal from school:
- Showing disrespect to instructors, teachers or other Metro Tech staff.
- Harming, defacing or destroying private or school property.
- Attempting to create a classroom disturbance.
- Using school equipment to listen to personal tape cassettes or CD's of unauthorized recordings.
- Indulging in, directly or indirectly, any harassment of others including, but not limited to, sexual harassment.
- Disobeying an instructor or administrator.
- Using profanity or vulgar language, expressions or signs.
- Defying a school staff member's authority, actively or passively.
- Assaulting and/or battering another person.
- Possessing or consuming any alcoholic beverage, narcotic drug, stimulant, barbiturate, inhalant, hallucinogen, designer drug or any controlled dangerous substance.
- Inciting, encouraging, promoting or participating in attempts to interfere with the normal educational process.
- Engaging in acts of immorality.
- Showing disrespect for school property or causing damage to school property.
- Violating the rules and/or regulations of the school.
- Theft of any properties or possession of stolen property while on campus.
- Gambling or possession of gambling paraphernalia of any kind on campus.
- Violating the dress code/personal appearance policy of Metro Tech.
- Bringing computer disks from home to class for use on district computers.
- Bringing laser pointers to class.
Student employees will be held to these standards of conduct whether in attendance at school, at a school-sponsored activity, in transit to and from school, when under school supervision, or when on property belonging to or under the control of Metro Technology Centers.
Harassment
- Sexual, Racial, Disability, or Other
It is the policy of Metro Tech to provide all student employees
with a positive learning environment, free from unlawful discrimination
based on gender, color, race, religion, disability, or other personal
characteristics. Harassment of any kind (sexual, racial, emotional,
etc) is not permitted.
If you are a victim of harassment or witness another person experiencing
harassment, report it immediately to Paul Howard, Chief Student
Services Officer, 605-4740. Mr. Howard provides hearing and appeal
rights.
Student employees may also report incidents to individuals at
their campuses including:
- Adult and Continuing Education Campus (ACE)David Martin, Kim Hansen and Dwayne Miller
- Aviation Career Campus (ACC)Herman Bounds, Cynde Collins-Clark and Linda Classen
- Beauty Academy (BA)Rennie Benefield, Gwen Tomlinson and Ed Melott
- South Bryant Campus (SBC)Debra Thurman-Smith, Chriss Phelps, Ed Melott and Rosalind Bruner
- Springlake Campus (SPL)Mel Brown, Linda Ford, Deborah Weiss and Liz Guerrer
Insurance
Student employees are responsible for their own accident and health insurance. Metro Tech does not carry insurance on student employees. Secondary students may get information about school accident insurance at their home high schools.
Internet/Information Technology Policy
The District provides a system of information technology resources
to its student employees, including access to the Internet. The
system has a limited educational purpose. This means that the
system may be used for learning activities, professional or career
development, research, and communication related to District business.
Guidelines for student employees:
- You may access the system as needed for instructional purposes related to your enrollment at Metro Tech.
- You must follow all District rules and policies regarding Internet and technology use.
- Protect your passwords and account numbers so that others may not access your work.
- For safety's sake, do not disclose any personal information about yourself or anyone else (including names, phone numbers, etc.) to sources or people outside of Metro Tech staff.
- If you receive inappropriate or threatening messages from any source, tell your instructor immediately.
- Check your email and files frequently and delete or archive messages when they are no longer needed.
- Do not use the District system to engage in any illegal act (including hacking, virus dispersion, solicitation, etc.) or access inappropriate material.
- Do not conduct personal business for-profit using the District system. Personal business must be conducted from your own personal computer.
- Use respectful language in all online communications.
NOTE: Contents of files and records of activity on District systems may be monitored on a regular basis. Privacy should not be expected.
This is a summary of the policy.
Click
here for the complete Information Technology Policy.
Medical Emergencies
If a student has an injury or sudden illness while at Metro Tech, he or she should notify the instructor immediately for further direction. Students who are ill must sign out in the attendance office before leaving the campus. Staff will contact a parent/guardian before secondary students are allowed to leave the campus. Metro Tech staff will not issue medication or perform medical treatments on any student, minor or adult.
Student Records
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA)
is a federal law designed to protect the privacy of a student's
education records. The law applies to all schools which receive
funds under an applicable program from the U.S. Department of
Education.
Definitions:
Eligible student-a student employee who has reached 18
years of age or is attending Metro Tech as a post-secondary student.
Parent-a parent of a student who is not an eligible student as defined above, including a natural parent, a legal guardian, or an individual acting as a court-appointed surrogate parent.
FERPA affords eligible student employees and parents certain rights with respect to the student's education records. These rights enable eligible student employees and parents to:
- Inspect and review information contained in the student employee's education records.
- Request the correction of records to ensure that they are accurate,not misleading, or otherwise in violation of the student's privacy or other rights.
- Have a hearing if the outcome of the request for correction is unsatisfactory.
- Submit an explanatory statement for inclusion in the education records if the outcome of the hearing is unsatisfactory.
- Prevent disclosure, with certain exceptions, of personally identifiable information from their education records.
- Secure a copy of the Metro Tech policy, which includes the location of education records.
- File complaints with the U.S. Department of Education alleging failure of Metro Tech to comply with the requirements of FERPA.
A copy of Metro Tech's Board Policy on Student Records (BP-10014)
can be obtained on the website: www.metrotech.org under About
Metro Tech >Board Policies.
Directory Information
Under the provisions of FERPA, Metro Tech may also disclose, without
consent, "directory" information. Directory information
includes student employee's name, program area, date of attendance,
and enrollment status (full-time/part-time).
During the first two weeks following enrollment, the student employee or the parent may file a written request with the site director restricting Metro Tech from releasing directory information pertaining to the student.
Copies of the FERPA amendment are available through the Student
Services Center, 1600 Springlake Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73111-5240.
Tobacco Usage
Smoking is not allowed in any campus building. The Oklahoma State Statute requires that adults smoke in areas specifically designated as smoking. Metro Tech has placed ashcans in these areas for your convenience. Smokeless tobacco is not permitted on any campus.
Reference: Title 63 O.S. 1-1512
Tuition
To view a tuition schedule
for all programs, go to:
http://www.metrotech.org/full-time/tuition.html.
High school students:
Students from Oklahoma City and Crooked Oak school districts may
attend classes with no tuition expense.
Adult students:
Other costs for books, supplies, tools, uniforms and certification
exams are extra. Costs vary depending on the program selected.
Staff at both Student Services Centers can provide specific program
cost information. All costs are subject to change.
Books may be purchased through the bookstore located at each campus.
Students must meet all tuition and fee obligations before a transcript
or certificate of completion is issued.
Refunds
If a student employee drops a program before completion, tuition
refunds will apply as follows:
- No tuition refund will be given for program courses that the student employee has completed.
- A full tuition refund will be given for program courses that the student employee has enrolled in but has not yet begun.
- A partial tuition refund may be given for courses that the student employee has begun but not yet completed, depending upon how far the student employee has progressed into the course.
- No refunds will be given for books, supplies, fees, or any other non-tuition costs.
- If a student's tuition is paid through financial aid assistance
or an agency, refunds will be handled according to the rules
and policies of the tuition source.
Tuition Deferment
- Students approved for financial aid, vocational rehabilitation, etc. shall be eligible for tuition deferments by the Financial Aid Officer/Specialist only.
- Students must be accepted for enrollment in a program that has been approved for financial aid.
- The Financial Aid Officer must recommend deferment of tuition based on knowledge of future financial aid to be received.
- Students will sign a deferment form outlining the amount of tuition obligation and deferment expiration.
- Students who do not make tuition payments in accordance with District policies will be withdrawn from the program.
- Financial aid, vocational rehabilitation or other forms of
assistance will be handled by the Financial Aid Officer.
Weapons Policy
A firearm is any instrument which issues a projectile by using
force, whether gunpowder, air or tension, which could injure another
person. Any student employee or staff member found in possession
of a firearm shall be suspended permanently.
A lethal weapon is any instrument that is commonly thought of
as a method of injuring others, including, but not limited to,
knives, crossbows, ninja gear, other martial arts gear, metal
knuckles, etc. Any student employee or staff member found in possession
of a lethal weapon shall be suspended until the end of the next
succeeding semester.
References: Titles 70 O.S. 24-101, 70 O.S. 24-101.1, 70 O.S. 24-101.2.
Wireless Communication Devices (cell phones, PDAs, personal computers)
In order to maintain an environment conducive to learning, Metro
Tech requests that student employees leave all wireless communication
devices (cell phones, personal computers, PDAs, etc.) at home.
The sound and operation of these devices disrupts school activities
and limits concentration.
If you must have a wireless device for emergency purposes, visit your site director and complete a Permission and Agreement on Wireless Communication Device Usage form.
Withdrawal from School
Any student employee voluntarily withdrawing from school during the semester is requested to obtain a withdrawal slip from the counselor's office.
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