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A l c o r n C a r e e r & T e c h n o l o g y C e n t e r 2 1 0 1 N o r m a n R o a d C o r i n t h , M S 3 8 8 3 4 P h o n e : ( 6 6 2 ) 2 8 6 - 7 7 2 7
R i c h a r d T u r n e r , D i r e c t o r R o d n e y H o p p e r , A s s i s t a n t D i r e c t o r
V o l u m e 1 , I s s u e 1 M a r c h 2 0 1 2
“An investment in knowledge pays the best
interest.”
Benjamin Franklin
“The common denominator for success is
work.”
John D. Rockefeller
“The beautiful thing about learning is
no one can take it away from
you.”
B.B. King
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Words ofWords ofWords of
WisdomWisdomWisdom
Recruitment EffortsRecruitment EffortsRecruitment Efforts
We serve great students at ACTC and we are searching for more to serve during the 2012-2013 school year! The Alcorn Career and Technology Center Staff has been involved in program recruitment efforts during February and March. We have enjoyed ninth graders from Alcorn Central, Biggersville, Corinth and Kossuth High Schools visiting our campus and learning about the content and activities involved in each of our eleven programs. When students arrived on our campus, they were greeted and divided into small tour groups. Our Career Delegates served as tour guides and led small groups of ninth graders to each of the eleven programs as instructors explained program objectives. Each student was given a hand-out to take home concerning our program offerings and they also completed an interest survey. Many thanks go to all the area principals, counselors, instructors, and bus drivers who assisted in making these tours possible. We look forward to serving the students we met. The following are a few scenes from the tours.
A great round of applause goes to the ACTC Career Delegates for the job they played as tour guides and student mentors. Pictured are (front row) Matt Robbins, Sarryann Jones, Stacey Hutcheson, Whitney Jones, (back row) Evan Gibons, Jake Hall, Dalton Muchmore, Hunter Kemp, Summer Nabors and Joseph Holt. Not pictured are Adam Price, Chelsea Robbins and Kayleb Wicks.
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Student of the Month Student of the Month Student of the Month
Students of the 3rd Quarter Students of the 3rd Quarter Students of the 3rd Quarter
Instructors have recently selected the following students as Students of the Quarter.
Polymer Science Lindsey Cox
Ag. & Natural Resources
Conner Medlin
Business Fundamentals
Diamond Warren
Information Technology
Hunter Warren
Teacher Academy Noah Richardson
Manufacturing Fundamentals Nathan Ford
Construction Johnny
Montgomery
Allied Health Jordan Cavaness
Career Pathway Experience
Anna Johnsey
Left: Automotive Service
Technology Justin Smith
Right:
Graphic Arts Sydney Rider
The Alcorn Career and Technology Center has selected Hannah Beth Johnson as the Rotary Student of the Month for March. Hannah, the daughter of Gary Johnson and Joy Rhoads, is a senior at Alcorn Central High School and scored a 24 on her ACT. She is a second year student in the Marketing program at ACTC and was nominated for this honor by her instructor, Mrs. Diane Daughtry. Hannah's school activities include serving as "Beary" the school mascot for ACHS, serving on the basketball team for two years, participating in the Media Club where she serves as reporter, participating in DECA where she serves as president, member of 4-H, member of the National Technical Honor Society, member of the Golden Growlers Club and Drama Club.
Her community activities include sitting with the elderly, providing babysitting services, and mentoring. She is an active member of the Mission of Hope Church youth group and she travels and sings at many churches. Hannah's plans are to attend NEMCC, then graduate to a senior college to become a physical therapist. Hannah received her award during the March 8th Rotary meeting.
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201220122012---2013 Programs 2013 Programs 2013 Programs
Some programs have been converted or experienced name changes at the Alcorn Career and Technology Center. Below is a list of the high school courses that will be offered during the 2012-2013 school year.
Year I Year II
Agriculture and Natural Resources I
Instructor: David Nowell
Agriculture and Natural Resources II
Instructor: David Nowell
Automotive Service Technician I
Instructor: Danny Mathis
Automotive Service Technician II
Instructor: Danny Mathis
Business Fundamentals Instructor: Diane Daughtry
Marketing Instructor: Diane Daughtry
Career Pathway Experience (CPE)
Instructor: Phil Smith
None—CPE is a one year program
Construction I Instructor: Fred Jackson
Construction II: Carpentry Instructor: Fred Jackson
Digital Media Technology I Instructor: Steve Shaw
Graphic and Print Communications II
Instructor: Steve Shaw
Health Sciences I Instructor: Tila Johnson
Health Sciences II Instructor: Tila Johnson
Information Technology I Instructor: Donnie Bates
Information Technology II Instructor: Donnie Bates
Manufacturing Fundamentals Instructor: Jesse Potts
Metal Fabrication Instructor: Jesse Potts
Polymer Science I Instructor: Stephanie Parsons
Polymer Science II Instructor: Stephanie Parsons
Teacher Academy I Instructor: Nan Nethery
Teacher Academy II Instructor: Nan Nethery
Agriculture Power and Machinery I
Instructor: To be determined
Agriculture Power and Machinery II
Will be taught in 2013-2014
Ag. and Natural Resources Ag. and Natural Resources Ag. and Natural Resources
For specific information concerning our programs, please visit
www.alcorn.k12.ms.us and select Alcorn Career and Technology Center or
contact Jennifer Koon at 286-7727.
Submitted by: David Nowell, Ag. and Natural Resources Instructor Several of ACTC’s FFA Chapter members attended a legislative breakfast in Jackson, MS on February 21. Students visited with local legislators Tracy Arnold, Nick Bain and Bubba Carpenter.
Students have been busy working on several class projects. One project is the construction of a 5’x10’ trailer for the local Wildlife Supper. Another was the repair of a bush hog for a local farmer.
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Manufacturing/Metal Fab. Manufacturing/Metal Fab. Manufacturing/Metal Fab.
Submitted by: Jesse Potts, Manufacturing/Metal Fabrication Instructor
In Manufacturing Trades class, we cover a wide range of metal-working skills and techniques that are required when working in the manufacturing industry. Basic Construction Math, blueprint reading, CAD, Drafting, Welding, Oxy Acetylene cutting, Machining, and Sheet Metal are the main areas covered in Manufacturing Trades. Throughout the year, we take on small projects for the public, which mainly include welding, fabrication, and machining. Last year, we built wood burning stoves from metal donated by local businesses. The year before, we built dog boxes that fit in the back of trucks for hunting dogs. This year, we are working on a giant grill that is stationed on a trailer. Machining projects consist of ball peen hammers, lathe puzzles, 25mm bullet replicas and small cannon replicas. Students that are enrolled in Manufacturing Trades enjoy coming to class to learn new and useful job related skills that will stick with them for a lifetime. This year we joined the Skills USA program and competed at the regional competition held at Northwest Community College. Andrew Burdett, from Alcorn Central High School, participated in the technical drafting competition and won first place and is now registered to compete at the state competition at Hinds Community College near Jackson, MS, March 22 and 23. Max Turner of Kossuth High School competed in the precision machining competition and Joseph Holt of Kossuth competed in the welding competition. Observers included, Chris Lambert, John Richardson, Victor Mincey, Aaron Wren, Adam Wren, and Nathan Ford. We look forward to competing next year in the regional competition as well.
Above: Andrew Burdett placed 1st in Technical Drafting. Left: Max Turner is shown competing in the precision machining competition at Northwest Community College. Below: Mr. Potts is shown with all the SkillsUSA students who represented ACTC in the regional competition.
The Agriculture and Natural Resources students were involved in a community service project which included pruning and caring for plants on the ACTC campus.
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Early Childhood Education Early Childhood Education Early Childhood Education Submitted by: Katriena Burgess, ACHS Early Childhood Education Instructor Career and technical education has many benefits to the students who are enrolled each year in the multiple courses offered in Alcorn County. Many of the students who enroll and complete career and technical courses find that they have useful skills that will allow them to find gainful employment once they leave the public school setting. Some realize that advanced education and training will allow them to go even further into those specialized areas that open more doors to them professionally. At Alcorn Central High School, the Early Childhood Education and Services course offers youth interested in education of preschool and early childhood aged students the opportunity to explore the child care industry while building life skills they can use later in multiple careers. Again this year, the Early Childhood Education students have been observing and assisting in the kindergarten classrooms at Alcorn Central Elementary and in several area child care centers. Currently, students in the second year program are working with preschool children at Little Blessings Child Care Center, The Giving Tree Child Care Center, Oakland Baptist Preschool, and Kendrick Head Start. The hands on laboratory experience is one tool that career and technical programs offer to students that allow them to see the material they discuss in class put to use in a career setting. The valuable hands on techniques cannot be duplicated in a traditional classroom setting. Students who learn the material in class with the instructor can actually put their knowledge to use and see effective classroom teaching methods demonstrated in an actual preschool setting. Laboratory experience builds skill, provides work experience for future job opportunities and improves testing scores. Below, and to the right, are shown photos of students involved in clinical experiences.
In addition to the laboratory and classroom teaching, students are encouraged to participate in competitions designed to showcase their skills and learning. Currently, the Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America offers career related competitions in Early Childhood Education each spring. Students can prepare and showcase their skills in a number of areas. The Mississippi 4-H also offers a Child Development Track competition for individuals or teams. This year, Alcorn Central will have a team that plans to compete at the Mississippi 4-H Club Congress in late May. The students must prepare a skit to retell a popular children’s book. Additionally, they must use team work skills to judge children’s snacks and toys for safety and developmentally appropriate qualities. The final component of the competition involves using their knowledge of child development to critique a child care situation and prepare a presentation of their approach to the issue. All of these events are just one additional tool to highlight the skills learned in the classroom setting during the Early Childhood Education course. Students should take a few minutes to investigate the career and technical choices available to them throughout Alcorn County as pre registration for the upcoming school year begins. Opportuni-ties in career and technical education are endless for any type of student. For the student that may not have an idea of what they want to accomplish when it comes to careers; career and technical education opportunities offer students a glimpse at careers that can lead to gainful employment. For those who plan to attend college, career and technical courses can be a strong building block to a successful college foundation.
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Submitted by: Tila Johnson, Health Sciences Instructor Although our year is quickly coming to an end, we have had many memorable moments in Health Sciences throughout the year. We began this year by participating in a county wide disaster drill which helps all of the emergency response teams to be prepared in a case of disaster. Our Health Sciences students got to play numerous roles as victims during this drill. Pictures were in the local newspaper which made our class overnight celebrities!! We are proud to announce that we have 100% affiliation in HOSA this year! Recently we attending the local Women’s Health Conference and were educated on many health issues especially affecting our female population. The trip was a success educationally and they filled our bellies with all kinds of nutritious snacks. Pictured below are the Health Sciences students which attended the Women’s Health Conference.
Submitted by: Nan Nethery, Teacher Academy Instructor On Thursday, March 8, 2012, Nan Nethery’s Teacher Academy students helped celebrate the birthday of Dr. Seuss. Students read various book selections to host classrooms. Shown in pictures is Noah Richardson reading to Mrs. Alisha Weaver’s kindergarten class at Kossuth Elementary School. Noah even went the extra mile by dressing as Dr. Seuss.
The Teacher Academy program is new to the Alcorn Career & Technology Center this year. Students who are interested in pursuing a degree in areas working with students are encouraged to investigate this new class. Among some of the topics that have been covered this year include: Communication, History of Education, The Effective Teacher, The Learning Environment, and Human Growth and Development. In addition to the traditional class time, students are assigned a host classroom. They visit that classroom once a week to participate with the teacher. It has given students an awesome opportunity to discover exactly what the world of an educator is all about.
Teacher Academy Teacher Academy Teacher Academy Health Sciences Health Sciences Health Sciences
We are looking forward to our kindergarten health fair on April 20th where the Health Sciences students will be involved in hosting this fair to educate our future leaders on health safety and basic skills. We will service approximately 275 kindergarteners with our education and knowledge we have gained over the year.
We also have a blood drive coming up on May 3rd that the students of HST are sponsoring with the United Blood Services to be held all day in our classroom. Our students will be on hand to sign donors up and assist the UBS with the process of donation and saving lives!!
Sgt. First Class, Chris Ryan, of the Mississippi National Guard visited the ACTC campus on March 5th to supply military career resource information for students.
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The following are dates and times the Alcorn Career and Technology Center will be conducting online MS-CPAS testing.
MSMSMS---CPAS Testing DatesCPAS Testing DatesCPAS Testing Dates Recruiter Visits Recruiter Visits Recruiter Visits
Representatives from the Financial Aid Department at Northeast Mississippi Community College will visit the ACTC Campus on April 19th to assist high school seniors with the completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This is the form that must be filled out in order to apply for a Pell Grant. It is also a form that must be completed to apply for the NEMCC Tuition Guarantee Program. Representatives will be set up in Mrs. Daughtry’s computer lab from 8:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Students will need to bring the following items: Copy of student’s and parents’ 2011 federal tax returns
Student’s and parents’ driver’s license and social Security numbers and birth dates
Student’s and parents’ W-2 Forms and other records of money earned
Current bank statements or an amount of student’s and parents’ cash, savings and checking accounts
Current business information
Stock, bond and other investment records or a total amount of investments not in retirement accounts
Date of student’s parents’ marriage, divorce or separation
Parents are invited to attend with their senior student.
Please call Jennifer Koon at 286-7727 with any questions.
Test Date 8:15 A.M. Testing Group
12:30 P.M. Testing Group
April 10 Automotive and Agriculture &
Natural Resources Students
Information Technology and
Computer Systems and Programming
Students
April 11 Building Trades, Construction, and Teacher Academy
Students
Manufacturing Fundamentals, Metal Trades Students, and
Make-Ups from April 10
April 12 Polymer Science Students
Business Fundamentals and
Marketing Students, Make-Ups
from April 11
April 13 Allied Health and Health Sciences
Students
Make-Ups from April 12
April 16 Make-Ups from April 13
None
MSMSMS---CPAS Testing DatesCPAS Testing DatesCPAS Testing Dates Auto Service Technology
Submitted by: Danny Mathis, Automotive Service Technology Instructor The Automotive Service Technology students have been busy working on various objectives. First year students have been studying electrical systems. This unit included batteries, charging systems, starting systems and ignition systems. The second year students have been working on steering and suspension which includes fundamentals, diagnostics and service, and front end alignment. Photos of students at work are included on the next page.
FAFSA Assistance FAFSA Assistance FAFSA Assistance
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Business Fund./MarketingBusiness Fund./MarketingBusiness Fund./Marketing
Polymer Science Polymer Science Polymer Science Left: Destiny Crum and Brandon Dickerson are shown using a scanner to perform diagnostics.
Right: Mason Mathis is shown repairing an engine by replacing cylinder heads.
Left: Keano Stacy, Justin Smith and Brandon Smith work on a truck’s front end alignment.
Submitted by: Diane Daughtry, Business Fundamentals and Marketing Instructor Throughout the school year, Marketing students prepare displays and bulletin boards. This activity helps them learn teamwork and helps them develop creativity. Pictured are Darian Ellis, Jake Hall, Travis Floyd, and Whitney Jones.
In the following photos, first year Polymer Science students Blake Patterson, Samantha Sharp and Angie Hall are using drill presses to prove polymer memory in acrylic cubes. Melanie Nigliazzo is using a hydraulic press. Polymer chemistry basics provide students hands-on opportunities to prove physical properties of polymers. In this experiment, students heated their cubes in an oven until they became thick melted cubes, then they compressed them in a hydraulic press to half their size. They then drilled several holes in the flattened cubes, inserted resin dye into the drill holes, and then reheated the cubes until the cubes returned to their original shape. Students met 100% success with each attempt.
Submitted by: Stephanie Parsons, Polymer Science Instructor
Mrs. Parson’s Polymer Science students, Steven Schermer and Ashleigh Ballard and others (not pictured) are performing a demonstration for recycling objectives that proves the average drink bottle can be simply turned into polyester clothing fibers. Small squares of poly-ethylene terephthalate are allowed to melt, but not scorch, on an electric burner. Once it is a thick beige clump, a fiber can be pulled using a pair of tweezers. The resulting fibers that day got up to ten feet long.
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Construction Construction Construction
Submitted by: Fred Jackson, Construction Instructor
The construction classes have been busy working and learning various skills. An introductory unit to electrical wiring has included wiring electrical receptacles, lights, light switches, and service entry panels.
Right: Zack Laird and Michael Sherer are shown practicing skills learned in the electrical unit.
Students have also taken on the major project of constructing storage sheds. Through the building of these sheds, students have covered objectives concerning floor systems, walls, ceiling, and roof systems. Below, photos are shown of the building process. Pictured are Michael Sherer, Adam Price, Matthew Woodruff, Kyle Bowden and Tad Walker.
The Construction program has two 8’x12’ storage buildings for sale! If you are interested in purchasing one of the buildings, please call Fred Jackson at 286-7727. Delivery may be arranged.
Above: Adam Price and Matthew Woodruff are shown with one of the buildings which are for sale. To the right, Bronson Fugitt and Greg Burns are shown with another.
Newsletter compiled by:
Jennifer Koon,
Vocational Counselor