In today’s technical world, students who hope to become employed immediately after graduation should take courses that teach basic career-technical skills. The Kent Career Tech Center offers thirty one and two-year programs. Many of the programs prepare students to enter technology programs at Grand Rapids Community College, Ferris State University, or Davenport University. The classes meet 2.25 hours a day, five days a week. Bus transportation to and from the high school is provided. Sessions: 1st: 6:55 am- 9:10am; 2nd: 9:15 am - 11:30 am; 3rd: 11:50 am - 2:05 pm
Students are encouraged to visit the program prior to registering for these courses. Enrollment is limited in some programs. Parents and students are strongly encouraged to visit the facility during the Open Houses. Tenth graders may visit a specific program of interest and spend a session to see the class first hand. The student should see their counselor to register for a visit or for more details. For more information, visit their website at thetechcenter.org.
Students attending the Kent Career Technical Center (KCTC) will be held to the same attendance policy as that of Grandville High School and any policies written and enforced by KCTC. Students attending Kent Career Technical Center (KCTC) are encouraged to ride the bus provided by Grandville High School. Should a student choose to drive to KCTC or ride with another student, they must fill out permission slips to do so. These are available in the administration office from the Dean of Students. They must also have a form on file with KCTC.
Students are required to be in attendance at KCTC for their class even if Grandville High School is not in session. The exceptions to this would be if Grandville has a half-day and the student is a bus-riding student with no transportation home from Grandville High School or if Grandville High School is closed due to inclement weather. This would be considered a school-related absence at KCTC. On days where Grandville High School has a modified schedule (due to testing or assemblies,) notice will be given to KCTC students if they are required to attend their session or not.
Chronic attendance problems (absences & tardies) or disciplinary action may result in a loss of driving privileges to KCTC. Students may be required to ride school transportation. Students are required to be enrolled in THREE (3) classes at Grandville High School or the equivalent to retain their eligibility to continue attending KCTC. Students who are dropped from the roles at KCTC due to poor attendance may also be dropped from GHS.
In today’s technical world, students who hope to become employed immediately after graduation should take courses that teach basic career-technical skills. The Kent Career Tech Center offers thirty one and two-year programs. Many of the programs prepare students to enter technology programs at Grand Rapids Community College, Ferris State University, or Davenport University. The classes meet 2.25 hours a day, five days a week. Bus transportation to and from the high school is provided. Sessions: 1st: 6:55 am- 9:10am; 2nd: 9:15 am - 11:30 am; 3rd: 11:50 am - 2:05 pm
Students are encouraged to visit the program prior to registering for these courses. Enrollment is limited in some programs. Parents and students are strongly encouraged to visit the facility during the Open Houses. Tenth graders may visit a specific program of interest and spend a session to see the class first hand. The student should see their counselor to register for a visit or for more details. For more information, visit their website at thetechcenter.org.
Students attending the Kent Career Technical Center (KCTC) will be held to the same attendance policy as that of Grandville High School and any policies written and enforced by KCTC. Students attending Kent Career Technical Center (KCTC) are encouraged to ride the bus provided by Grandville High School. Should a student choose to drive to KCTC or ride with another student, they must fill out permission slips to do so. These are available in the administration office from the Dean of Students. They must also have a form on file with KCTC.
Students are required to be in attendance at KCTC for their class even if Grandville High School is not in session. The exceptions to this would be if Grandville has a half-day and the student is a bus-riding student with no transportation home from Grandville High School or if Grandville High School is closed due to inclement weather. This would be considered a school-related absence at KCTC. On days where Grandville High School has a modified schedule (due to testing or assemblies,) notice will be given to KCTC students if they are required to attend their session or not.
Chronic attendance problems (absences & tardies) or disciplinary action may result in a loss of driving privileges to KCTC. Students may be required to ride school transportation. Students are required to be enrolled in THREE (3) classes at Grandville High School or the equivalent to retain their eligibility to continue attending KCTC. Students who are dropped from the roles at KCTC due to poor attendance may also be dropped from GHS.
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