1. WELCOME to P.A.S.S. “Partnership for Achieving Student Success”
Where students get a second chance!
WELCOME to P.A.S.S. “Partnership for Achieving Student Success”

2. P.A.S.S. TEACHERS Mr. Doran – Science Mrs. Blackwell – History
Mrs. Pregler - Math
Ms. Merchant – English and Alternative
Education Facilitator

3. Principal - Mr. Wilson Counselor - Ms. Summers Secretary - Mrs. Bray
MEC Staff
Principal - Mr. Wilson
Counselor - Ms. Summers
Secretary - Mrs. Bray
Hospitality - Mr. Mike

5. What is a Block? Morning (AM) 15 to 17 days = one block
10 blocks per year
½ unit per block Afternoon (PM)
30 to 34 days = one block
5 blocks per year
½ unit per block

6. Details MUST complete each class with passing grade (D or higher)
Each morning block completed = ½ UNIT (CREDIT)
Each afternoon block completed = ½ UNIT (CREDIT)
Vo-tech = 4 Units Per YEAR
Work Study = up to 2 Units
Internship = up to 2 Units
SERVICE LEARNING, COMMUNITY SERVICE, COUNSELING, AND ART PROGRAM.

7. ATTENDANCE/ TARDIES
3rd Absence in AM Block or 4th Absence in PM Block = Contract/NC
3 Tardies = 1 absence
Parent/ guardian must come and check student out or call MEC office.
ONLY GET 2 ABSENCES

8. MORNING SCHEDULE 7:15 Bus leaves parking lot 7:45 Building Opens
8: Class Begins
10:00 Break/Student Store
10:15 Class Reconvenes
11:10 VoTech Bus Arrives

9. AFTERNOON SCHEDULE 12:15 – 12:45 Lunch 12:45 - 2:10 Afternoon Classes
2: Classes Dismiss
Bus returns students to high school parking lot.

10. Otherwise, leave campus ASAP as you are trespassing!
7th MHS
When Alt Ed bus arrives at the High School, wait in Commons if you have 7th Hour class.
Otherwise, leave campus ASAP as you are trespassing!

11. WORK STUDY Minimum of 70 hours Required pay stubs for documentation
Must have Ms. Merchant and advisor’s permission

12. INTERNSHIP Minimum of 70 hours
Requires documentation of volunteer hours, completion of project, presentation to peers.
Must apply receive permission.
Parent Meeting Required

13. Grades/Progress Report Cards mailed at end of each Block
Parents/Guardians can check progress at any time online (

14. PARKING Must have parking permit
Must park at the designated parking lot (unless told otherwise by high school).
Park here – bad things happen
No student is allowed to drive a vehicle to MEC.

15. Arrival/Dismissal
If arrival/dismissal is changing, Mrs. Merchant must be notified PRIOR TO dismissal on the date of the change.
By Parent/Guardian

16. Your Personal Responsibilities
Do the Right Thing/Respect/Honesty
Follow Cell Phone Policy
Follow Music Policy
No Unauthorized Sites
Leave Backpacks & Home
Outside Drinks Policy
Be a Positive Role Model
Follow the Mustang Student Handbook
Keep Your Language Clean
Dress Code
No smoking (including e-cigarettes/vapes) CBD Oil/Medical Marijuana
Come to class ON TIME

17. CONTRACT End result – Release from PASS (Back To the HS)
Poor attendance
Lack of academic achievement
Unacceptable behavior/attitude
Not participating in counseling
Not participating in Art
NOT PARTICIPATING IN COMMUNITY OUTREACH
End result – Release from PASS
(Back To the HS)

18. Parents Schedule appointments after school or on breaks
Contact school if student is absent
Do not cover for students
Attend Conferences/Meetings
Support, Support, Support!

19. Parents Schedule appointments after school or on breaks
Contact school if student is absent
Do not cover for students
Attend Conferences/Meetings
Support, Support, Support!

20. Odds & Ends Bring own earbuds
No bills larger than $20 for student store
Sign up on Remind101
to 81010
Lunches from HS
Outside food left in office until lunch

21. Checking Students Out Early
You must scan your ID and sign your child out on the SchoolSafe Console..
You may still be asked to show ID.
This should rarely, if ever, happen! *

22. MEDICATION
We must have a medication form on file for any type of prescription and/or non-prescription medication.
STUDENTS MAY NOT CARRY MEDICATION WITH THEM TO TAKE DURING THE SCHOOL DAY. THIS INCLUDES ASPIRIN/TYLENOL AND COLD PRODUCTS.

23. High School Schedule
If you missed your pickup day last week, you will report to the High School Auditorium on August 16.
They will call students by rows to call home & complete Residence Verification.
Once finished, bring that to MEC NO DRIVING

24. Severe Weather In The Event Of Severe Weather: Doors Locked
Students in FEMA-Rated Shelter
Doors Unlocked After The Threat Has Passed.
You may check your child out early or keep them home with an excused absence on high risk weather days (this is typically only once or twice a year). *

25. MEC Gear S/S - $13 L/S - $18 Hoodies - $20 Zip-Up - $25
+$2 XXL & Above

26. It’s going to be a great experience.
We are glad you are here.
It’s going to be a great experience.

27. Ways to Connect with MEC
Web Page -
@MECmps