Introductions

 We are: *1150 students from… *24 sending high schools enrolled in… *21 different (and exciting!) programs seeking… *College credit, industry licensing or certification and high school credit.

 TCD is an extended elective.  School rules apply.  Expectations specific to TCD include…

 Upon arrival, go directly to your program area. Students must have staff approval to leave the program area.

 Students leave from class to meet the buses no more than 5 minutes before buses leave.  Students must have instructor permission to leave!

 From sending school—See the Dean  From TCD—Report to the TCD Student Services Office

 All students take the bus provided by the sending school.  Exceptions are very rare.

 Approval to drive to TCD requires at least 24 hours advanced approval by: -Sending school -Parents/Guardians -TCD Office

Students who have permission to drive MAY NOT drive others.

 Early dismissal must be arranged through the TCD Student Services Office.  24 hours advanced notice is appreciated.

 Students must show their Sending School ID when they arrive at TCD.  Failure to comply will result in discipline at both TCD and the sending school.

 TCD is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged student items.  Lockers are provided should a student need to secure personal items.

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 TCD is a professional environment On any given day, visitors include: -Family members, -Community members, -Future employers, -College representatives, -Media representatives

 Appropriate language, behavior, and appearance are expected by all students at all times.

Students must be safe. Therefore… -Horseplay and/or Fighting, -Failure to comply with preventative safety requirements, and -Unsanitary behaviors will result in discipline consequences.

 Professionally acceptable language is expected at all times.  Communication must be: ◦ Appropriate in volume and tone ◦ Free from vulgarity, obscenity, or profanity

 Bullying, Intimidation, and Harassment will not be tolerated.  Bring concerning situations to the attention of TCD staff immediately.

 Due to the unique nature of the TCD environment, ◦ Hats ◦ Headgear ◦ Hoods ◦ Sun Glasses must be removed before entering the building.

 Sending schools have a variety of clothing expectations.  TCD students must be safely, appropriately, and completely covered from their shoulders to five (5) inches above the knees when they arrive to school.

 All discipline situations are unique  Administrative discretion will be used in each situation  TCD administration will coordinate outcomes with sending schools

 To enhance student safety, TCD Common Areas are monitored by video cameras.

 Be proud of who you are and what you earn…cheating will result in appropriate sanctions.

 Please take these opportunities to prepare for the safety of all seriously.

 When possible, prescription medicines must be stored and administered at the sending school.  Medicines are not to be maintained by the student.

 Technology is made available for academic use only.  Failure to comply will result in loss of access.

 Review the handbook w/ your parent/guardian  Complete the form on p. 3 and 4  Return the completed form to your instructor