Table of Contents
- Important Reminders
- CTEC Bell Schedules
- Transportation Information
- Absences
- Schedules
- Emergency Contact Information
- Medication
- Communication
- Messenger
- Website
- Save the Dates
Important Reminders
CTEC Bell Schedules
The full details of our daily schedule, including delayed opening information and early dismissal schedules, can be found here.
Please note that on early dismissal days, PM CTEC students do not attend CTEC classes.
On delayed opening days, Morning CTEC students do not attend CTEC classes.
Transportation Information
Students have several options for transportation to and from CTEC.
For students in morning programs, the CTEC bus will leave your home high school at the time necessary to get you to your CTEC class on time. Due to the difference in travel times from HCPSS high schools, the time varies from school to school. If you ride a bus to your home school, your bus will get you to school in time to catch the CTEC bus. If you walk to school, you are responsible for arriving at your home high school in time to catch the CTEC bus. Bus departure times are posted below.
Students are responsible for arriving in time to board the CTEC bus before its scheduled departure time.
Parents/Guardians are welcome to transport their students to the CTEC in the morning. There is a designated Student Drop Off lane closest to Route 108 (follow the signs and please pull as far forward as possible). Do not pull into the bus lane that is directly in front of the building.
Be aware that traffic around campus can be busy in the morning. Parents/guardians should plan on arriving at the CTEC campus between 7:55 and 8:00 for morning classes. Students are expected to be walking into the CTEC no later than 8:05 and in class by 8:10. Students arriving in class after 8:10 are tardy to the CTEC.
Students who wish to drive themselves to CTEC must complete a parking permit application. CTEC does not have a dedicated student parking lot, and spots are limited. Priority for parking permits will be given to students currently attending HCC dual enrollment programs. Students who wish to apply for a parking permit should submit a Parking Permit Application.
Students will be notified if they are approved or denied a parking permit, and will receive information on how to pay for and pick up their parking permit.
Please note that student drivers are not able to leave the parking lot until all buses have departed, typically at 9:25 in the morning and at 2:15 in the afternoon.
Absences
Absence, early dismissal, and tardy notes should be sent to a student's home school AND to CTEC. Please address all attendance-related notes, including questions and concerns to ctecabsence@hcpss.org
Schedules
Morning CTEC students will receive a paper copy of their full schedule in their academy class. Students, make sure you keep the schedule in a safe place so you can use it throughout your first few days at CTEC and at your homeschool.
Emergency Contact Information
Emergency Contact Information needs to be updated each year. It is crucial for our school program that this information be updated. While you may not have any changes this year, we need you to walk through the process so that we have your students’ emergency and annual permissions information. Annual permissions include permission to photograph. Please go online to HCPSS Connect as soon as possible, and make sure you click through each screen and hit submit on the last screen.
Medication
Medication Information, including forms for medication administered at school, can be found at https://www.hcpss.org/health/medications/. Students may not bring any medication, prescription or over-the-counter, to school themselves; please ensure a parent or guardian brings medication to our health room.
Communication
Canvas Announcements
All CTEC students are automatically enrolled in the CTEC Student Resources Course. Important information is regularly shared and posted in this course.
School Messenger
School messenger will be sent out periodically, and will include information about what’s going on at CTEC. You should be automatically enrolled in our School Messenger.
Website
Important information can also be found on our CTEC School Website. Our website includes a wealth of other information, so it’s always a good idea to check there if you have questions. If you have any suggestions for items you’d like to see on our website, please let us know!
The CTEC Instagram handle is @HoCoCTEC
Save the Dates for August and September
- Monday 8/24 -First Day for Students
- Monday 9/7 - School Closed, Labor Day
- Tuesday 9/8 - Back to School Night at CTEC, 6:30-8:00
- Wednesday 9/17- Schools close 3 hours early
- Monday 9/21 - Schools and Offices Closed, Yom Kippur
- Wednesday 9/30: 3 hour early dismissal, No PM CTEC Classes
Whether you are just beginning your journey at the CTEC or continuing your education with us, we can’t wait to help you reach your goals. It’s going to be a fantastic year! If you have questions or concerns, please reach out at any time.
Sincerely,
Mikaela Lidgard
Principal
Career & Technical Education Center
410-313-6998
mikaela_lidgard@hcpss.org