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Vantage announces orientation meetings

Vantage Career Center news

At Vantage Career Center, students can explore, experience, and excel in high school while preparing for immediate employment and further education!

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 12, at 7:30 p.m.  This 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.

Adam Jurczyk, from Van Wert High School, works in the Auto Body lab at Vantage. (Vantage photo)
Adam Jurczyk, from Van Wert High School, works in the Auto Body lab at Vantage. (Vantage photo)

The second orientation meeting is set for Tuesday, August 13, at 7:30 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 see the Vantage facilities, meet the career-technical and academic instructors, 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 and their parents should attend an orientation meeting.

Students who attended Vantage last year can pick up their schedule and pay program fees from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, August 12-13.  Students should also 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 20, starting at 8:23 a.m. The first day of school for returning students is Wednesday, August 21, 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 for more information.

POSTED: 08/06/13 at 6:44 am. FILED UNDER: News