Vantage announces orientation meetings

Vantage Career Center information

To prepare for the upcoming school year, Vantage will hold two orientation meetings to welcome new students and their parents to the school. The first orientation meeting will be held on Monday, August 11, at 7 p.m.  This meeting is designed for students who are enrolled in Ag & Industrial Power Tech, Auto Body, Auto Technology, Building & Grounds Maintenance, Carpentry, Electricity, Industrial Mechanics, Precision Machining, and Welding programs.

The second orientation meeting is set for Tuesday, August 12, at 7 p.m. and is for students in the following programs: Network Systems, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Interactive Media, Early Childhood Education, Health Technology, and Medical Office Management.

Both meetings will be held in the Commons area at Vantage. The evening will include a brief general session, as well as an opportunity for students and their parents to re-acquaint themselves with Vantage facilities, talk to teachers, complete electronic forms, and get measured for uniforms. Class schedules and student handbooks will be available for pick-up and students will be able to pay their program fees.  All students new to Vantage should attend this meeting with their parents.

Students who attended Vantage last year can pick up their schedules and pay program fees from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, August 11-12.   Students should return their completed emergency medical forms on the day they pick up schedules and pay fees.

Returning students who are unable to pick up their schedule on the above dates should call Vantage Student Services at 800.686.3944, extension 2126, to make arrangements to pick up schedules before school starts.

The first day of school for new students is Tuesday, August 19, starting at 8:23 a.m. The first day of school for returning students is Wednesday, August 20 starting at 8:23 a.m. The school day runs until 2:40 p.m.

For more information, call Vantage Student Services at the number above.