Welcome New Students! I want to congratulate you on your decision to embark on your career pathway at Eastland-Fairfield Career and Technical Schools. You have made an important decision that will positively impact your future for years to come. We have been busy preparing for your arrival on our campuses. And we have made some exciting plans for how we will welcome students back to our campuses. We know that in addition to career development, you will experience opportunities to learn about new people and to increase your connections with students from 17 high schools in Central Ohio. To support your transition to Eastland or Fairfield Career Center, we will welcome juniors only (and seniors enrolled in a junior lab) on Thursday, August 12, and seniors only on August 13. Those days will be organized to help you meet new students, begin to build new relationships, and truly become part of Eastland-Fairfield. All students will come together on Monday, August 16, and we will once again focus the day on developing our culture and identifying as a community of learners. We have some exciting new plans in place for this year. I will be inviting you to join my Superintendent's Advisory Council. This group will be made up of students from across all labs and each career center. We will meet periodically so that you can share your ideas, feedback, and suggestions with me, personally. Your voices are extremely important, and I want to hear from you. Please watch your email early in the new school year for information on how to join this group. We also have some new services and support systems in place for the 2021-22 school year. Mr. Dwight Carter will be leading work in the area of student support systems. This department is new for us and is designed to ensure that you have the support you need to be successful at Eastland-Fairfield. I hope that you will join us on Tuesday, August 10, for Back to School Night. Each campus will be open from 4:00-7:30 p.m. for you and your family to visit classrooms and labs, pick up your schedule, meet your teachers and building staff, and become familiar with your new school. Enjoy the last days of summer! We can’t wait to see you in August. Kimberly Pietsch Miller, Ed.D. Superintendent/CEO Eastland-Fairfield Career & Technical Schools
Fairfield Career Center
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Dakia Washington Assistant Director dwashington@efcts.us 614.837.9443 ext. 1114 Interesting fact about Mrs. Washington: Joins EFCTS in her first year as the assistant director at FCC after serving six years as the lead intervention specialist, case manager and MTSS (multi-tiered system of supports) lead at Reynoldsburg City Schools. She also has aspirations to write and publish a book, and meet Oprah.
Administration
Beau Stidham Assistant Director bstidham@efcts.us 614.837.9443 ext. 1111 Interesting fact about Mr. Stidham: He is now in his fifth year as assistant director at FCC. He and his wife, Jennifer, are graduates of nearby Otterbein University.
Matt McGregor Director mmcgregor@efcts.us 614.837.9443 ext. 1112 Interesting fact about Mr. McGregor: He joins EFCTS in his first year as the director at FCC after serving as assistant principal at Gahanna Lincoln High School. He served in the U.S. Army and was a Blackhawk helicopter pilot.
Jackie Kuffel Director jkuffel@efcts.us 614.836.1333 Interesting fact about Ms. Kuffel: She is now in her third year as director at Eastland Career Center and has been an avid snow skier since childhood. Her favorite ski location is Breckenridge, Colorado.
Eastland Career Center
Joey Gates Assistant Director jgates@efcts.us 614.836.1504 Interesting fact about Mr. Gates: Mr. Gates is in his third year as the assistant director at Eastland Career Center. He loves baseball and has passed that passion on to his son as he plays 'super fan' from the stands at his travel baseball games.
Holly Griffin Assistant Director hgriffin@efcts.us 614.836.1430 Interesting fact about Ms. Griffin: Holly joins Eastland Career Center after serving as the interim principal at Liberty-Union Thurston Local. She is a Texas native and as a collegiate athlete was part of an NCCAA national championship basketball team.
Join us on August 10!
Starting school somewhere new can be stressful. Join us for our annual Back to School Night to ease into that transition. Come and go as you please in this open-house style event! While you are visiting, you can: Meet your teachers Meet our building and district staff Get your schedule Complete your information forms Load up your lunch plan Walk the halls and find your locker Make new friends Ask all your questions, get all the answers Share a tasty treat, courtesy of EFCTS! Returning students are welcome, too! We'd love to see you again, and you'd be fantastic leaders to help guide our first-year students around their new high school building and share tips on how to make the most of your time at Eastland-Fairfield. Tuesday, August 10, 2021 4:00 - 7:30 p.m. Eastland Career Center students 4465 S. Hamilton Road Groveport, Ohio 43125 Fairfield Career Center students 3985 Coonpath Road NW Carroll, Ohio 43112 For more information on what you need to know before the first day of school, visit www.EastlandFairfield.com/BackToSchool
BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT
Eastland-Fairfield has systems in place so that you can easily monitor your student's progress throughout the year. Each of the following applications serve a specific purpose along your child's journey. Use the guide on page 15 as a quick reference and to track your login information. OneView www.EastlandFairfield.com/OneView Used to complete required personal information and parking forms. Canvas www.EastlandFairfield.com/Canvas Parent access to class information, assignments, and grades. ProgressBook www.EastlandFairfield.com/ProgressBook Parent access to view attendance and report cards. PaySchools Central www.EastlandFairfield.com/PaySchools Our new method to manage meal plans and district fee payment. Will be available August 4. QUESTIONS Michelle Dille mdille@efcts.us 614.836.4530, ext. 1501
Parent Support Systems
Starter Guide
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What you need to know for a successful start at Eastland-Fairfield Career & Technical Schools
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ATTENDANCE Eastland Career Center Kory Valentine kvalentine@efcts.us 614.836.5725 Fairfield Career Center Karen McClaskey kmcclaskey@efcts.us 614.837.9443 Satellites Jody Gacnik jgacnik@efcts.us 614.836.4530, ext. 1500 STUDENT SCHEDULES Eastland Career Center Ashley Ferraro, School Counselor aferraro@efcts.us 614.836.5725 Phil Miller, School Counselor pmiller@efcts.us 614.836.5725 Fairfield Career Center Brad Philhower, School Counselor bphilhower@efcts.us 614.837.9443 Kendra Thompson, School Counselor kthompson@efcts.us 614.837.9443 Satellites Tresa Durkin, Student Services tdurkin@efcts.us 614.836.4530 GENERAL QUESTIONS Eastland Career Center Bonnie Pulsinelli bpulsinelli@efcts.us 614.836.5725 Fairfield Career Center Andrea James ajames@efcts.us 614.837.9443 Satellites Jody Gacnik jgacnik@efcts.us 614.836.4530, ext. 1500 District Office info@efcts.us 614.836.4530
Important Contacts
Career-technical education's popularity and relevance has never been stronger. You will have more options after high school - be it additional education, military enlistment, employment, or becoming your own boss as an entrepreneur! You have access to local businesses looking to provide mentorship and opportunities to motivated students as you transform into tomorrow's professionals.
Student Life
Your experience at EFCTS is important to us. After all, it is a part of your entire high school experience. Career and Technical Student Organizations Career and technical student organizations (CTSOs) help our students showcase talents developed in their programs and teach valuable employability, leadership and public speaking skills. Our students have the opportunity to participate in a CTSO that is aligned with their program such as Future Farmers of America, Business Professionals of America, DECA, Educator's Rising, SkillsUSA, HOSA, and Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America. Sports and Extracurricular Activities We encourage our students to continue their athletic pursuits and desires outside of the classroom, even if at their home school. You can be a member of an organization at both locations or choose one unique to EFCTS such as the National Technical Honor Society, Diversity Club (ECC only), or the Student Advisory Council. Flex Friday We want our students to have more choice in their education. Students can own their education and extend its boundaries beyond the walls of the classroom. Each Friday will serve as a non-traditional school day designed for students to have opportunities to enhance their educational experience. Options include work-based learning, job shadowing, college visits, mini-courses, tutoring, intervention, enrichment courses, driver's education, career readiness and fairs, CTSO meetings, philanthropy, and more!
We maintain strong relationships with our partnering school districts and encourage students to remain involved with their home high schools through special events, sports and extracurricular activities. Super Electives EFCTS career-technical programs are built on what can be referred to as "super electives", or several courses that allow you to earn credits upon successful completion of the program. Transcripts and Diplomas EFCTS does not award your diploma. You earn your diploma from your home high school. All credits earned here are part of your home high school transcript. Transportation You may drive your own vehicle to campus, or use transportation provided by your home school. Be sure to contract your home school busing garage for transportation arrangements to your career center. Contact information is provided on page 12. Holidays and Breaks Our school calendar may be different than your home school district. EFCTS students (not satellite) will follow our calendar - available online - when it comes to holidays, breaks and closures. Satellite students should follow the schedule of the school hosting their program. Announcements Our associate schools provide their announcements to our career centers and these are posted to keep students updated on what is happening at their home school.
Your Associate High School
It isn't all pencils, pens, paper and books. Eastland-Fairfield students are held to a high standard in terms of a professional look. Our Professionalism, Your Uniform One of Eastland-Fairfield's main roles is to help you become more professional, and part of that is dressing for the role. That is why our students are expected to follow uniform standards established by each program. Order your lab-appropriate uniform through our partner, Proforma, online at www.EastlandFairfield.com/uniform Be sure to view the uniform fitting guide before placing your order. Fees for uniforms vary by program, but everything you buy is yours to keep and use. Uniform Contacts Eastland Career Center Bonnie Pulsinelli bpulsinelli@efcts.us 614.836.5725 Fairfield Career Center Annette Harris aharris@efcts.us 614.837.9443 First Day of School After you have all of your supplies, uniform, and schedule, its time to make it happen! Thursday, August 12 All juniors and seniors enrolled in a junior lab Friday, August 13 Returning seniors and seniors in a one-year lab
No matter what your intended path is after you graduate, Eastland-Fairfield is here to make sure you are advancing toward it with a running start. Industry Credentials Many of our programs give students the unique opportunity to earn one or more industry-recognized credentials during their time in our programs. These can count toward graduation and can give you a leg up on the competition as you enter the workforce. Work Experiences Students in good standing and with the approval of their instructors and administrators are able to gain valuable work experience while in high school. This can include early placement in real jobs or internship and externship experiences. Work-Based Learning Through meaningful relationships within our walls and with industry partners, our students have opportunities to apply their skills plus receive quality training, mentorship and experience in their area of interest. College/Additional Education Preparation Many of our students choose to go on to postsecondary education following their time in an Eastland-Fairfield program. This includes technical, two- and four-year universities and college. All EFCTS programs have access to college credit opportunities. Students can earn free college credit while in many of our classes through College Credit Plus, articulated agreements, and Career-Tech Assurance Guarantees (CTAGs).
Preparation Beyond High School
Getting Ready for Day One
Introducing PaySchools Central
System will be available for use on August 4, 2021. More information will be sent prior.
Manage your students' meal program and fees
* This system will be available for use on August 4, 2021. * For updates, complete resource guides and information on free/reduced lunches, visit: www.EastlandFairfield.com/PaySchoolsCentral
Other Need-to-Knows
IS THERE A DRESS CODE? Uniforms will be worn every day. This includes required shirt, pants, and shoes. Only approved outer wear (found on the uniform vendor's website, under "optional outerwear") can be worn within the building. No hoodies, jackets, etc.). IDs must be visible each and every day. See student handbook for further clarification. HOW IS BUSING ARRANGED? Bus transportation to and from the student's residence is the responsibility of the home school. Contact your home school transportation office with, questions, concerns or to make arrangements. WHAT CALENDAR DO I FOLLOW? Students attending Eastland or Fairfield Career Center must follow the that center's school calendar. Students are expected to be in attendance when Eastland-Fairfield is in session, even if the home school is closed. Parents should contact the transportation office of the home school concerning busing on days when the home school is closed and your center is open. Arrangements should be made in advance. Students report times are 8:05 a.m.– 2:19 p.m. WHAT IS YOUR ABSENCE POLICY? Parents/guardians must email attendance to report an absence. Please leave message if calling after school hours. Fairfield Career Center: kmcclaskey@efcts.us or call 614-837.9443, ext. 1760 Eastland Career Center: to kvalentine@efcts.us or call 614-836-5725, ext. 1412 If the student received medical attention, a doctor's excuse must be obtained and turned in to the main office within one (1) week. Absences not reported by parent/guardian within two (2) days of the student's absence will not be excused. Students that know of an upcoming absence must obtain a pre-planned absence form in the center's main office. The completed form must be returned to the main office 2 (two) days prior to the absence. Refer to Student/Parent Handbook for additional attendance policy information. WHAT IS YOUR TARDINESS POLICY? Students are tardy if they are not IN the classroom when the 8:05 a.m. bell rings. If the bus is late, bus students need to report to the main office to sign in. HOW DO WE HANDLE EARLY DISMISSALS? A phone call from a parent/guardian ONLY is required for early dismissal. Notes are acceptable. The student must pick up an early dismissal pass from the office prior to the dismissal. A copy must be submitted to instructor. Students are required to sign out in the Main Office before they leave. MEDICATION AT SCHOOL? Fairfield and Eastland Career Centers do not openly dispense any medication to students, including Tylenol. Any medication that students must take at school, including over the counter items, must be registered with the school by completing a Medication Request Form, which are available from the School Nurse and on the OneView Parent Portal. A physician's signature is required if medication is prescribed. The form must be signed and returned to the School Nurse for approval. If at all possible, students should take required medication before or after school.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
HOW DO WE HANDLE MY CHILD GETTING ILL AT SCHOOL? Please plan now in case your child becomes ill or symptomatic during the school day. You will want to indicate who may pick up your student on your emergency medical forms that is completed on the OneView Parent Portal. Please be prompt when picking up your child. Students who become ill at school should report to the clinic in Student Services. All calls home due to illness must be made by office personnel only. Incoming calls from parents to send ill students home are discouraged. Students leaving without proper permission will be considered an unexcused absent from school and may receive discipline, TELL ME MORE ABOUT LUNCH A new meal and fee payment system will be introduced prior to school beginning. Information regarding PaySchools Central will be distributed when the system is active, but parents/guardians will be able to setup and manage their students' account. Lunch prices are set for $3.00. Breakfast is not included in the lunch program, but is available from 7:30-8:00 a.m. No cash will be accepted in the cafeteria. Fairfield and Eastland Career Centers have a closed lunch policy. Students may not have visitors during their lunch period and no outside lunch deliveries for students during the school day are permitted. HOME SCHOOL EVENTS Students will be permitted to attend four (4) events at their home school per year. Other approved events are determined by the Director and the home school. Students must have completed the Home School Activity portion of the online forms at OneView Parent Portal. Students participating in the home school event must have a completed early dismissal form for home school sports and band in order to attend. This form can be obtained in the Main Office. HOME SCHOOL CLOSED DUE TO CALAMITY (WEATHER) Parents should use sound judgment concerning the student's attendance that day at the career center. Parents must call the school to report the absence and the absence will be marked as excused due to weather. HOME SCHOOL DELAY DUE TO CALAMITY (WEATHER) When the home school is delayed due to weather, the buses typically will run based on the delay. (i.e., 1 hour delay = buses run 1 hour later, 2 hour delay = buses run 2 hours later) Be sure to check with the home school transportation office as to their policy. Students arriving to their career center when home school is on a delay need to sign in at the Main Office upon arrival. Students that drive to either career center may take the delay. The delay is based on the starting time of the home school. (ex: If the home school is on a one hour delay and normally begins at 8:00 am, then the student should arrive at the career center by 9:00 a.m.) Students must sign in with the Main Office upon arrival. STUDENT DRIVERS All cars parked at Fairfield and Eastland Career Centers must be registered; however, there is no fee for parking. Students must park, and/or be picked up, in the student lot. Fairfield student drivers will be assigned a designated parking spot. We ask that cars stay out of the bus lanes in the front of the building. Drivers must follow all driving rules found in the handbook.
Building Map (interior)
Building Map (exterior)
This calendar is also available online at: www.EastlandFairfield.com/calendar
Eastland-Fairfield Career & Technical Schools
District Calendar
Contact Information
SCHOOL DISTRICT
PHONE NUMBER
Amanda-Clearcreek
740-969-7257
Berne Union **
740-746-5507
Bexley City (CW)
614-833-2164
Bloom Carroll
614-834-6706
Canal Winchester **
Fairfield Union
740-536-7820
Gahanna-Jefferson
614-751-7581
Groveport Madison
614-836-4962
Hamilton Township
614-491-8044 (ext. 1236)
Liberty Union - Thurston **
740-862-4171 (ext. 4147)
New Albany - Plain
614-855-2033
Pickerington
614-837-8525
Reynoldsburg City
614-501-1041
Teays Valley
740-983-5014
Walnut Township
740-467-1142
Whitehall City
614-417-5140
All transportation is to be handled by your students' home school. If your student requires busing to Eastland or Fairfield Career Center, please contact the appropriate number below. ** Home schools that also have online access to update any demographic changes or transportation changes needed.
Home School Transportation
Parent Tools Reference Sheet
Eastland-Fairfield Career & Technical Schools utilizes various educational resources for our students and parents. These educational resources will help us deliver instruction and effective communications. Below is a description of the educational resources we utilize, along with instructions to access each resource. Usernames and passwords will be mailed to you prior to the first day of school, as long as you have completed your OneView Parent Portal information forms. Our website -- www.eastlandfairfield.com -- contains updates, links to parent/student resources, FAQs, and other essential information. For assistant with these systems, please contact: Michelle Dille mdille@efcts.us 614.836.4530 ext. 1501
OneView Parent Portal
Canvas
ProgressBook
PaySchools Central
This site is used for parents to complete EFCTS required forms to include: - Emergency Medical Form - Parent Permissions (computer access, publicity release, transportation, etc.) If a student is driving to school, the parking form needs to be submitted in this portal. - use the icon on the website or go to eastlandfairfield.com/oneview * Enter username/password * Click SUBMIT & VIEW FORMS * Click REQUIRED ANNUAL FORMS complete forms and submit
Parents access class information, assignments and see grades either via web access or Canvas app. APP - Search "Canvas Parent" in your app store - Choose "find my school" and search for Eastland-Fairfield EFCTS - Parent - Select CREATE ACCOUNT and complete information. You will need a pairing code that your student can generate, or contact your school WEB ACCESS - Click on icon from EFCTS website. Enter the username and password listed below.
This site is used for parents to view attendance and report cards. - Click on EASTLAND-FAIRFIELD logo - Click SIGN UP - Click I AM A PARENT - Enter contact information - Complete account details * select your own username/password - Link student to account * enter Registration Key, listed below * Student full name * Student date of birth - Click REGISTER - If no registration key below, an account was created last year
This system will allow parents to setup and manage their student's meal program and pay any fees related to the student's account. This system will be made available to parents on August 4. Additional instruction will be provided via email closer to launch date.