• Partnership involving the school, employer, student, coordinator, and parent

• Aligns in-school instruction with on-the-job training

What is Work-Based Learning?�

• Opportunity to earn high school elective credit while learning and earning on the job
• Planned and supervised by the Work-Based Learning Coordinator according to a signed Training Plan and Agreement

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What is Work-Based Learning?

• Student represents Putnam County High School and the Putnam County Charter School System
• Student should demonstrate a cooperative attitude, abide by all rules set out in the WBL handbook and training agreement, and be punctual, responsible, and mature

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Work Based Learning Guidelines�

• Excessive absences/tardies may result in point deductions/grade penalties and/or removal from the program
• Completion of school work (for all courses) takes priority over employment

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Work-Based Learning Guidelines�

• All work sites/job locations must be approved by your WBL Coordinator

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Work Based Learning Guidelines�

Work Based Learning Guidelines�

• WBL grade will be negatively affected (possible failure) if student is fired, quits, or falsifies WBL reports
• School bell schedule overrides work schedule
• Attendance is mandatory for all school meetings

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• Obtain employment that relates to your career objective and coursework
• Remain on track for graduation
• Obtain parental permission
• Maintain and submit job-related documents in a neat, orderly and timely manner

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Student Responsibilities�

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• Sign in/out DAILY for Work-Based Learning before leaving school
• Exhibit self-control, professionalism, loyalty, and honesty
• Abide by all policies of the WBL Program

Student Responsibilities

Student Responsibilities

Always notify your WBL coordinator when:

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• You are fired/released from work
• You are interested in changing jobs (max 2 jobs per year)
• You have any school or work-related problems that affect your ability to maintain employment.
• You are absent from school but still plan to go to work.

• Encourage your child to effectively carry out his/her duties and responsibilities at both the school and place of employment
• Ensure that your child will attend school and work regularly

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Parent Responsibilities

• Make inquiries concerning your child’s training, wages, or working conditions through the Work-Based Learning Coordinator……not the employer.
• Assume responsibility for the safety and conduct of your child when traveling to and from work and on any day during school or work hours that he/she is not required to be on the job.

Parent Responsibilities

Parent Responsibilities

• Ensure that your child has reliable transportation in order to leave campus after his/her last scheduled class (or report to campus after work).
• Share the responsibility for the conduct of your child while in the program.

IMPORTANT Parents & Students

• WBL is a REAL WORLD experience for students.
• Students are responsible for their own success.
• While WBL Coordinators are here to help, we are not responsible for a students attendance (work or school), work ethic, grades/assignments or their ability to communicate with WBL coordinators or employers.

IMPORTANT Parents & Students

• Students & parents are expected to understand the classroom responsibilities, current grade and how to contact the WBL Coordinators.
• Coordinators will not micro-manage students. This micro-management includes, communication about failing grades, missing assignments, job performance or anything that would hinder their success.

IMPORTANT Parents & Students

We are excited to see students succeed in the real world by giving them the freedom to create their own futures.

• Assist in the academic and occupational instruction of the student
• Conduct supervisory visits to the student’s place of employment
• Render assistance with educational and training issues of the student

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WBL Coordinator Responsibilities

• Provide information to the student about employment skills and job seeking process
• Maintain records pertinent to the school, the employer, and the student
• Assist the supervisor in an evaluation of the student’s performance

WBL Coordinator Responsibilities

• Timesheets
• Portfolio Assignments
• Student Paperwork Packet
• Employer Evaluations
• Mandatory Events & Monthly Meetings

Documentation

• Notify your WBL Instructor immediately
• Two-week grace period to find employment
• Maintain a Job Search Log and submit this Log weekly for two weeks for credit
• Zero points will be awarded if employment is not secured after the two-week grace period
• Early release privileges may be suspended
• This process must be approved by your WBL Instructor

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When you don’t have a job

• Job Change Forms must be completed:
• Student request for a job change
• New employer information and signature with new Training Plan and Agreement signed by all parties
• Two-weeks notice verification form from current employer

Failure to follow these procedures may result in a failing grade for the course

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Job Changes

• MANDATORY – all WBL students are required to attend WBL school meetings
• Meetings will be held during your first hour of release time – be prompt!

Meetings will consist of:

• Distribution of school-related news that is relevant to WBL students
• Verification of incomplete and/or missing student work
• Portfolio assignments

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Meetings

All Work-Based Learning students are required to attend an orientation session.

Student Orientation

ALL PAPERWORK must be signed by all parties:

• Students
• Parents
• Employers
• WBL Instructor

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Before students are

released for WBL

Contact Information

�Jon King

jon.king@putnam.k12.ga.us

or �Katherine Foster�706-485-9971�katie.foster@putnam.k12.ga.us