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Student Handbook

Student Recognition and Awards

For CDC and High School Students & Parents

Student Recognition and Awards


These awards are given after review and approval by the faculty, staff and administration at an awards ceremony that takes place late in the academic year in order to recognize student achievement. Students receive a plaque or certificate, and their names are inscribed on a permanent plaque displayed publicly at the CDC.

Technical Excellence

 Awarded to program completers who:
CDC Student Recognition Are recommended by their Program Instructor.
CDC Student Recognition Show outstanding achievement in their program.
CDC Student Recognition Have no more than five absences. [see Attendance Policy]
CDC Student Recognition Demonstrate good character and leadership qualities.
CDC Student Recognition Earn an average 85 or above in their technical program.
CDC Student Recognition Complete 90% of the core competencies in their technical program at a level demonstrating mastery.
CDC Student Recognition Are passing all other classes for the current academic year.

Special Recognition

 Awarded to students of good character in programs and technical classes and who have performed in some
 exceptional way that warrants recognition.

Scholarships

 Some programs offer scholarships to qualified students from their programs. See the list below:

CDC Student Recognition The Valerie Mould Scholarship
CDC Student Recognition James W. Quinn, Jr. Scholarship
CDC Student Recognition Jacobs, McClintock, and Scanlon and Bennington Co. Bar Association Scholarship
    www.jmslawfirm.com
CDC Student Recognition Terry Ehrich Scholarship
CDC Student Recognition The Catamount Rotary Scholarship
    www.catamountrotaryclub.org

Perfect Attendance

 Students with perfect attendance for each semester will be recognized. Perfect attendance means a student
 has no excused or unexcused absences or school suspensions.
 Note: Leaves of Absence are not counted toward perfect attendance. See Attendance Policy for attendance rules.


Student Handbook - Table of Contents


General Information

Mission Statement
Director's Message
CDC Philosophy and Goals
Non-Discrimination Statement
CDC Faculty and Staff
CDC Schedule
Emergency Closings / Sign in/out
Attendance Policy and Procedures
Identification Card
Lost & Found
Dress Code
Lunch and Atrium Procedures
Student Lockers
Visitors
Student Parking
Conduct on School Buses
Medications

Program Information

Technical Programs
Pre-Tech Foundation Courses
Enrolling in Technical Programs/Classes
Academic Courses
Embedded Academic Credits
Co-op Programs
Educational Support
Continuing Your Technical Education
School Records
Career Assessment

Student Recognition and Activities

Student Organizations
National Technical Honor Society
Awards




Student Conduct and Discipline Procedures

Health & Safety
Behavior Expectations
Student Conduct & Discipline Procedures
Students with Disabilities
Planning Room
Suspension, Due Process Hearing
Search and Seizure
Maintaining A Respectful Learning Environment
Bullying Prevention
Hazing Prevention
Harassment and Bullying
Sexual Harassment
HIV/AIDS Policy
Child Abuse
Fighting
Firearms, fireworks, and other weapons
Bomb or other threats
Electronic Entertainment
Tobacco
Substance use and abuse
Safety Equipment
Skating and Rollerblading
Parking and driving violations
Cell phone use and possession
Inappropriate language
Public displays of affection
Theft
Lost or Damages Books / Equipment
Academic Conduct
Computer Use

Program of Studies CDC POS

Printable POS - 44 pages

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