Diversified Career Technology/OJT
Orientation Book
Instructor: Mr. D. Schmidt, Chairperson
Career Technology Department
daveschmidt@dadeschools.net
(305) 532-4515 ext. 2507
Room #507
Miami Beach Senior High School
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Contents
Purpose .................................................................................................................................................................................. 2
Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) ...................................................................................................... 2
Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Cooperative Training – OJT ................................................................................................................................................ 2
Essential Skills .................................................................................................................................................................. 2
Career Clusters ................................................................................................................................................................. 2
Required Paperwork needed for OJT ............................................................................................................................ 5
Attendance ............................................................................................................................................................................ 6
Evaluating Student Performances ..................................................................................................................................... 7
Acknowledgment ............................................................................................................................................................... 10
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Purpose
This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic
standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the
Diversified Career Technology career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied
learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes,
general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the Diversified
Career Technology career cluster. This program offers a broad foundation of knowledge and skills to prepare students
for employment in network support services positions.
Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)
The Cooperative Education Clubs of Florida/Business Professionals of America (CECF/BPA) is the appropriate career and
technical student organization for providing leadership training and reinforcing specific career and technical skills.
Career and Technical Student Organizations provide activities for students as an integral part of the instruction offered.
The activities of such organizations are defined as part of the curriculum in accordance with Rule 6A-6.065, F.A.C.
Introduction
Welcome to Miami Beach Senior High School! This course is Diversified Career Technology Applications. The goal of this
course is to learn how to use skills learned in school in incorporate them to the workforce. This course will help you in
the modern work place. The curriculum is extensive and varied. Be ready to go to work everyday! The computers in the
lab are in excellent condition. Each computer has Microsoft Office 2010, with other up to date software the students will
need. I expect all students to exercise ultimate care of the computers, so that all the students can work on the computers
daily without computers down due to repairs.
Cooperative Training – OJT
On-the-job training is appropriate and is required for this program. Whenever offered, the rules, guidelines, and
requirements specified in the program-specific OJT framework apply.
Essential Skills
Essential skills identified by the Division of Career and Adult Education have been integrated into the standards and
benchmarks of this program. These skills represent the general knowledge and skills considered by industry to be
essential for success in careers across all career clusters. Students preparing for a career served by this program at any
level should be able to demonstrate these skills in the context of this program.
Career Clusters
One of the keys to improving student achievement is providing students with relevant contexts for studying and learning.
Career Clusters® do exactly this by linking school-based learning with the knowledge and skills required for success in
the workplace. The National Career Clusters® Framework is comprised of 16 Career Clusters™ and related Career
Pathways to help students of all ages explore different career options and better prepare for college and career.
Each Career Cluster® represents a distinct grouping of occupations and industries based on the knowledge and skills
they require. The 16 Career Clusters® and related Career Pathways provide an important organizing tool for schools to
develop more effective programs of study (POS) and curriculum.
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Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
The production, processing, marketing, distribution, financing, and development of agricultural commodities and
resources including food, fiber, wood products, natural resources, horticulture, and other plant and animal
products/resources.
Architecture & Construction
Careers in designing, planning, managing, building and maintaining the built environment.
Arts, A/V Technology & Communications
Designing, producing, exhibiting, performing, writing, and publishing multimedia content including visual and
performing arts and design, journalism, and entertainment services.
Business Management & Administration
Careers in planning, organizing, directing and evaluating business functions essential to efficient and productive
business operations.
Education & Training
Planning, managing and providing education and training services, and related learning support services such as
administration, teaching/training, administrative support, and professional support services.
Finance
Planning and related services for financial and investment planning, banking, insurance, and business financial
management.
Government & Public Administration
Planning and executing government functions at the local, state and federal levels, including governance, national
security, foreign service, planning, revenue and taxation, and regulations.
Health Science
Planning, managing, and providing therapeutic services, diagnostic services, health informatics, support services,
and biotechnology research and development.
Hospitality & Tourism
Preparing individuals for employment in career pathways that relate to families and human needs such as
restaurant and food/beverage services, lodging, travel and tourism, recreation, amusement and attractions.
Human Services
Preparing individuals for employment in career pathways that relate to families and human needs such as
counseling and mental health services, family and community services, personal care, and consumer services.
Information Technology
Building linkages in IT occupations for entry level, technical, and professional careers related to the design,
development, support and management of hardware, software, multimedia and systems integration services.
Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
Planning, managing, and providing legal, public safety, protective services and homeland security, including
professional and technical support services.
Manufacturing
Planning, managing and performing the processing of materials into intermediate or final products and related
professional and technical support activities such as production planning and control, maintenance and
manufacturing/process engineering.
Marketing
Planning, managing, and performing marketing activities to reach organizational objectives such as brand
management, professional sales, merchandising, marketing communications and market research.
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
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Planning, managing, and providing scientific research and professional and technical services (e.g., physical
science, social science, engineering) including laboratory and testing services, and research and development
services.
Transportation, Distribution & Logistics
The planning, management, and movement of people, materials, and goods by road, pipeline, air, rail and water
and related professional and technical support services such as transportation infrastructure planning and
management, logistics services, mobile equipment and facility maintenance.
Agriculture &
Natural Resources
Architecture &
Construction
Arts, Audio/Video Technology,
& Communications
Business & Administration
Education &
Training
Finance
Government & Public
Administration
Health Science
Hospitality &
Tourism
Human Services
Information Technology
Law &
Public Safety
Manufacturing
Retail/Wholesale
Sales & Service
Scientific Research
& Engineering
Transportation,
Distribution, &
Logistics
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Required Paperwork needed for OJT
Form No.
Title
Description
Signatures Needed
FM-2409 Rev. (09-08)
Program
Application
Application to join DCT/OJT Program
Student and Parent
FM-5882 Rev. (02-09)
Confidential
Evaluation of
Potential
Cooperative
Education
Teacher's Evaluation if the applicant (student) would be a good
candidate for the DCT/OJT program. Students need to have an
evaluation from three different teachers at Miami Beach Senior High
School. Teachers will place evaluations in the teacher's mail box.
Evaluating Teacher
FM- 2413 Rev. (02-09)
Student
Agreement
Lists the responsibilities of the student in the DCT/OJT program. Student Student and Parent
must follow all the responsibilities of this document.
FM-2420 Rev. (02-09)
Safety
Agreement
Safety guidelines of the DCT/OJT program. These guidelines follow
Federal and State laws.
FM-2417 Rev. (01-01)
Employer
Evaluation
A quarterly report that employer assessment of the student's work at the Employer, Student, and
training site. Must be completed at the end of each grading period.
Cooperative Education Teacher
FM-5726 Rev. (02-09)
Training Plan
This document explains what tasks and skills will learn at the training
site.
FM-5888 Rev. (09-06)
Job Search
Record
Students that are not employed must complete this document to show Student only
active search for employment. Students with 1 period of OJT must show
that the student went to a minimum of 5 companies a week. Students
with 2 periods of OJT must show that the student went to 10 companies
a week.
FM-4542 Rev.
Training
Agreement
Lists the responsibilities of all the parties involved in the DCT/OJT
program.
Student, Parent, Employer, and
Cooperative Education Teacher
FM-5418 Rev. (07-00)
Age Certificate
A document to show proper legal document to prove student's correct
age. Birth Certificate, Florida's Driver Licenses, Passport, or Visa of
student
Student, Parent, and
Cooperative Education Teacher
FM-5974 Rev. (07-00)
Model and Talent Gives permission to take pictures and place them in public media.
Release Form
Rev.
FM-7155 Rev. (06-10)
Student
Participation
Contract
A contract that student must keep a proper GPA to be able to go to the Student and Parent
different activities of the program.
FM-7246
Personal Data
Card
This document shows all the student information needed for the
DCT/OJT program.
FM-5248 Rev (08-02)
Time Cards 2013- A document to show when the student was at work, hours worked,
hourly wage, and gross pay
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Program Name: DCT/OJT
Program Code: 8300410J2
Student, Parent, Employer, and
Cooperative Teacher
Employer, Student, and
Cooperative Education Teacher
Student and Parent
No signatures needed
Student (Weekly)
Employer, Student, and
Cooperative Teacher
(Quarterly)
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Attendance
Attendance is extremely important to your success in this class. We will follow Miami Beach Senior High School’s
attendance policy. Students can be legitimately absent from school for the following reasons:
Student illness.
Death in family.
Observation of religious holiday.
Events or activities that are approved by the school.
Other individual absences beyond the control of the parent(s) or student as determined by school administration.
All excused absences must have a completed admit. Teacher will give the student appropriate time to complete
missed work.
All other absences are unexcused. Students with unexcused absences will receive a “0” score for any assignments
missed.
After 10 absences in one semester the teacher can withhold a student’s grade.
Any student skipping class will have a referral written and the school administration will deal with this problem. Any
worked missed is a “0” score and will not be made up for any reason.
As a condition for acceptance into the Cooperative Education Program, I, agree to the following:
1.
To attend school and place of employment regularly. Having excessive unsatisfactory absences and/or tardies in
any grading period may be reason for removal from the program.
2. To work a minimum of 15 hours per week to comply with the cooperative education program guidelines. I
understand that my OJT grade will be affected if I do not work a minimum of 135 hours per grading period. (15
hrs. X 9 weeks)
3. To be punctual at school and on the job.
4. To notify my employer and cooperative education teacher in case of an absence. Under no circumstances may I
report to work on a day that I am absent from school without the permission of the cooperative education teacher.
5. To complete all applied technology related training assignments. I will accept counseling and constructive
criticism from the cooperative education teacher.
6. To perform all my duties on the job in such a manner that I will reflect favorably upon myself, the program, the
school, and the cooperative education teacher.
7. To be willing to accept the employer's supervision and perform assigned duties to the best of my ability.
8. To discuss with my teacher any difficulty in my work (pay, hours, transfer, leave, etc.) before discussing with my
employer. My parents/guardians will contact my cooperative education teacher first if a problem concerning the
job arises before discussing the issue with the principal or my employer.
9. To continue my training in a satisfactory manner throughout the year.
10. To refrain from terminating my employment or arranging for a change of employers without the knowledge and
approval of the cooperative education teacher.
11. To maintain a satisfactory academic standing in school.
12. To become affiliated with the appropriate vocational program student organization (VSO). Since the (VSO) is an
integral part of the curriculum, I hereby agree to the following:
a. To attend all scheduled meetings.
b. To pay all required assessments for the local, district, state, and national organization (if applicable).
c. To attend district meetings held during the year.
d. To work toward the success of individual and group projects.
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e. To pay necessary assessments for planned projects and activities.
13. To participate in all functions, activities, and leadership development conferences approved by the school district
related to my cooperative education program.
14. To attend the employer-employee banquet with my employer as my guest (if applicable).
15. To adhere to the dress code at school, on the job, and at all VSO functions.
16. To follow-up on all leads referred to me by the cooperative education teacher. I understand that my OJT grades
will be affected if I am not regularly employed.
17. As part of the Cooperative Education Program, the above-named student will be participating in various field
trips and other activities scheduled during the school day. These activities will necessitate missing scheduled
classes and traveling in a private automobile without direct supervision of school personnel. School personnel
will not be responsible for any accidents which might occur in transit. Students are expected to follow the Code of
Student Conduct while traveling to and attending all school-sponsored activities.
All these conditions is spelled out in the Student Agreement, Dade County Public Schools form FM-2413 Rev. (02-09).
Students must turn in the Employer Evaluation (form FM 2417) and Time Card (form FM 5248) at the end of each nine-week period.
Both forms must be signed by the employer and the student, and turned before grades for the quarter is closed. Students will not
receive credit for the course if these forms are not turned in and immediate termination from the program will occur.
Students must give the teacher a photo copy of the following items:
Social Security Card
Proof of age: such as Driver’s License, Birth Certificate, or Passport.
Proof of insurance: Insurance Card, Print out of the school insurance binder.
Evaluating Student Performances
Your grade reflects the achievements in your classwork, test scores, projects and homework for each grading period.
Teachers don’t give you a grade; you earn it!
I keep a computerized grade book. Score results from your work are
entered into the computer and your grade is weighted and your grade is computed. The following table is the scale for
scholastic achievements.
Scholarship Grades:
Grade
A
B
C
D
F
Points
4
3
2
1
0
Numeric Value (%)
100-90
89-80
79-70
69-60
59-0
Interpretation
Excellent
Good
Average
Improvement Needed
Unsatisfactory
Effort Grades:
Effort grades reflect the effort the students gave for learning and scholarship achievement through student actions and
teacher’s observation.
Numerical Value
1
2
3
Interpretation
Outstanding
Satisfactory
Unsatisfactory
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Conduct Grades:
A student conduct grades reflects the student’s behavior at school or any school
function.
Grade Interpretation
Excellent
A
Good
B
Satisfactory
C
Improvement Needed
D
Unsatisfactory
F
Academic Grades
The academic grade breakdown on your scholarship grade is calculated by a weighted average of your scores. The
following table breaks down the percentages by categories.
Percentages
50%
40%
10%
100
Categories
Employer Evaluation signed by Employer and Student
Time Card signed by Employer and Student
Weekly Time Card updates
Total
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MIAMI BEACH HIGH SCHOOL
INTERNET ACCEPTANCE ON-LINE
BEHAVIOR
Use the Internet provides great educational benefits to students. Unfortunately, however, some material accessible via the
Internet may contain items that are illegal, defamatory, and potentially offensive to some people. Access to the Internet is
given as a privilege to students who agree to act in a considerate and responsible manner. We require that students and
parents or guardians read, accept, and sign the following rules for acceptable on-line behavior.
1. Students responsible for demonstrating maturity when accessing the Internet, just as they expected to conduct
themselves throughout the course of the school day and participating in school-related activities. General school
rules for behavior and communications apply.
2.
Network administrators may review files and communications to maintain system integrity and ensure that users
are using the system responsibility. Users should not expect that files would always be private.
3.
The following actions are not permitted.
a. Sending or displaying offensive messages or pictures.
b. Using obscene language.
c. Harassing, insulting, or attacking others.
d. Damaging data, computers, computer systems, computer networks or uploading or creation of computer
viruses.
e. Violating copyrights laws.
f. Using another’s password.
g. Trespassing in another’s folders, work, or files.
h. Wasting limited resources on an intentional basis such as “chain letters” and messages broadcast to
mailing lists or individual.
i. Employing the network for commercial purposes.
j. Revealing the personal address or telephone number of yourself or another person without permission
from your teacher.
4.
Violations may result in a loss of access as well as other disciplinary or legal action.
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Acknowledgment
You and your parents should read this Orientation Book, after reading and understanding fill out this sheet and
turn in to the teacher.
This is an acknowledgement that _________________________ (print student’s name) received the
Introduction of Information Technology Orientation Book and understand the all the required information.
Students will commit to the total curriculum of the course.
_______________________________________
Student’s Signature
Date
_______________________________________
Parent’s Signature
_____________
Date
_______________________________________
Teacher’s Signature
_____________
_____________
Date
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