Work Study

syllabus

OVERVIEW

Besides providing East Longmeadow High School students with a college-preparatory education, ELHS also prepares students for the workforce through our Work Study Program. This program is primarily designed to prepare non-college track students for the workforce. 

GOALS

1. Develop employability skills

2. Create a post-secondary career plan

3. Build responsible personal finance habits

OPTIONS

• 2 block morning work study (AB) requires working 5 "anytime" hours each week.

• 2 block afternoon work study (GH) requires working 5 "anytime" hours each week.

• 4 block (EFGH) work study requires working 15 hours each week & working "school time" school hours at least 4 days per week. Four block work studies also require scheduling a meeting with Mr. Paige, ELHS Principal, for approval.

FAILING ACADEMICS

Students with a grade below "60%" in any academic course will have their work study privilege temporarily revoked and the student will be required to remain in the ELHS Career Center Monday through Wednesday during their work study time until they are passing all of their academic courses. During this time students will receive a time card grade of a “75%”. Students who do not stay will receive a time card grade of "0%" and will receive a discipline referral for skipping. Students work study privilege will be reinstated only after their grade is above 60% OR their teacher emails Mr. Maccarini that their work has been made up. 

ELHS STUDENT IN GOOD STANDING POLICY

Work Study is a privilege. Students who receive 4+ hours of administrative discipline, for tardy's or behavior, will have their work study privledge revoked for one week. 

EMPLOYMENT CHANGES

Students will immediately notify Mr. Maccarini of any changes to their employment status and provide updated contact information for their new employer. 

UNEMPLOYED

Students who lose employment will be required to remain in the ELHS Career Center daily from Monday through Wednesday during their work study time until new employment is secured. During this time students will receive a time card grade of a “75%”. Students who do not stay will receive a time card grade of "0%" and will receive a discipline referral for skipping. DO NOT QUIT YOUR JOB UNTIL YOU OFFICIALLY HAVE A NEW ONE!!!

WORK STUDY AGREEMENT

• Required Employer Contact Information - DUE: Friday September 1, 2023 or student will be removed from work study and placed into academic classes for the remainder of the school year. 

GOOGLE CLASSROOM

• Code: "r a u c h f f"

(60%) TIMECARDS

• • "TIMECARD TUESDAY" (OVERTIME) - "Timecard Tuesday" is the Tuesday that is 10 days after the work week "ending" date. Students who submit time cards by this date will receive "overtime" hours. For example, if the "period begin" date is Sunday 9/3 & the "period end" date is Saturday 9/9 then your time card for that time period is due by "Tuesday" 9/19 to receive "overtime" hours. "Overtime" hours means if you work 13 hours, but are only required to work 5 hours for your 2 block work study, then you will receive credit for 13 hours and receive a grade of 144% for that week. 

• • "FORGET ABOUT IT FRIDAY" (REGULAR TIME) - "Forget About It Friday" is the Friday that is 13 days after the work week "ending" date. Students who do not submit time cards by "Timecard Tuesday", have three additional days until "Forget About It Friday" to submit their time card late and receive "regular" hours. For example, if the "period begin" date is Sunday 9/3 & the "period end" date is Saturday 9/9 and you turn your time card for that time period between Wednesday 9/20 - Friday 9/22 you will receive "regular" hours. "Regular" hours means you will only receive credit for the hours you are required to work even if you work more. So, if you work 13 hours, but are only required to work 5 hours for your 2 block work study, then you only receive credit for 5 hours and you will receive a grade of 100% for that week. Time cards will not be accepted after "Forget About It Friday" even if students have worked!

• • "MISSING WORK STUDY MONDAY" (SUSPENDED) - Work Study, and the ability to leave school to work, is a privilege. Students who receive two consecutive time card 0's, or three total time card 0'S in a marking period, will have their work study privilege revoked for the remainder of the marking period. During this time students will be required to remain in the ELHS Career Center during their work study time on Monday through Wednesday. During this time students will receive classroom assignments and a time card grade of a “75%”. Students who do not stay will receive a time card grade of "0%" and will receive a discipline referral for skipping.

(20%) MEETING ATTENDANCE

• "WORKSHOP WEDNESDAY" - Every Wednesday students will be required to attend a 20 minute workshop. If you are scheduled to work during this time it is YOUR responsibility to schedule another time THAT WEEK to meet. 

(20%) ASSIGNMENTS

• Various assignments throughout the course.

calendar

SEPTEMBER

WEEK 1: August 27 - September 2

• 8/30: WORKSHOP WEDNESDAY: 20 minutes ... AB at 9am ... GH at 12:50pm ... EFGH at 10:20am - Employer Contact Form & Syllabus Review

• 9/1: FORGET ABOUT IT FRIDAY: last day to submit Employer Contact Form. Mr. Maccarini will verify employer contact information and employment status with your employer. Students who do not submit this form will be removed from work study and placed in academic classes for the remainder of the school year. 

WEEK 2: September 3 - September 9

• 9/4: NO School / Labor Day

• 9/6: WORKSHOP WEDNESDAY: 20 minutes ... Resume Template - complete contact & employment sections

WEEK 3: September 10 - September 16

• 9/12: TIME CARD TUESDAY: No time card required

• 9/13: WORKSHOP WEDNESDAY: MANDATORY MEETING: How to submit time cards

• 9/15: FORGET ABOUT IT FRIDAY: No time card required

WEEK 4: September 17 - September 23

• 9/19 TIME CARD TUESDAY: 9/3-9/9 time card for "overtime" hours

• 9/20 WORKSHOP WEDNESDAY: 

• 9/22: FORGET ABOUT IT FRIDAY: 9/3-9/9 time card for "regular" hours

• 9/23: SORRY SATURDAY: 9/3-9/9 time card no longer accepted even if you worked during that time. Please be on time next week.

• Work Based Learning Plan

WEEK 5: September 24 - September 30

• 9/27: 1/2 day