Explore Unique Career Pathways with Off-Campus Programs

Off-Campus Programs CTEC, EDTEC, JCCC, KCKCC

Why do an off-campus program? Explore career pathways that are not offered at MVHS, or go further than the classes we offer at MVHS Earn college credit for free or certificates to use towards future careers Learn in new, state-of-the-art facilities Network and interact with teachers who have years of experience in a variety of industries

CTEC Bioscience, Design, Emerging Technologies Challenges Perks Space can be limited based on interest from students Transportation is provided to and from MVHS, but you can also drive yourself Must have consecutive blocks and be there for a minimum of two blocks Multiple sections for most programs on both blue and silver days, which allows for a lot of scheduling flexibility No lunch on-site; if you go for an afternoon session you can eat early in the commons prior to going to CTEC Taught by staff members in our district including several teachers who are also at MVHS Yearlong commitment in each program No tuition for classes and fees are manageable Location is close by next to Mill Creek Middle School Some college credit opportunities through several classes

EDTEC at Eudora High School Agricultural Science, Restaurant & Event Management (Culinary Arts), Health Careers, Mobile Equipment Maintenance (Auto Collision) Challenges Early mornings bus departs MVHS at 6:45 and class starts at 7:10 Often will be a few minutes late to 2ndblock Occasionally you have to go to Eudora on days we have off from school, but conversely there are days where Eudora is closed and you get a late start at MVHS Perks Transportation is provided to and from Eudora, but you can also drive yourself Fees are manageable and no tuition for classes Space is usually available for all of the programs with exception to Health Careers which can be competitive Yearlong commitment in each program Uses PowerSchool to track grades and pay fees, so you have to get familiar with a new system Must be vaccinated to participate in the Health Careers program Staff members have tons of connections to professionals in the field, so opportunities exist to get jobs and internships during the summer or after graduation Opportunity to earn certificates in most of the pathways, which can jumpstart careers or bypass college requirements

JCCC Challenges Separate account through JCCC, so communication and registration is through a different system than Skyward. Transportation is not provided, so you must drive yourself Space is limited in all of the programs and we share spots with DHS Perks Tuition is paid for, you just have to pay some fees Earn college credit for all of the programs offered there Students can complete multiple certificates for the programs offered Several programs have times that greatly impact student schedules at MVHS. You must be in good shape academically and on track for graduation to make many of the programs work Depending on the program, you might not have a seminar

KCKCC Challenges Perks Transportation is not provided, so you have to drive yourself Tuition is paid for, you just have to pay some fees. Space is shared with all schools who send students to KCKCC. There are no limits in the numbers we can send from MVHS, but it can be competitive. Earn college credit for all of the programs offered there Students can complete multiple certificates for the programs offered Most programs will take up either 2 blocks in the morning on both days or 2 in the afternoon on both days. You will likely not have a choice in whether to attend the morning or afternoon sessions You will not have a scheduled seminar

Application Process for CTEC Complete the CTEC application Dr. Swartz, Mr. Mispagel, and the counselors will work to assign students to the correct sections based on space and logistics with other class choices. Our goal is to get as many students in to CTEC as possible based on who applies. We don t typically turn students away unless we run out of space.

Application Process for EDTEC Complete the application (EDTEC, JCCC, KCKCC Application) Attend the tour to EDTEC on February 14th We will need you to complete a permission form once course selection is due on the 8th Tour is from 8:00 AM to 9:30ish AM Complete the registration with Eudora Mr. Wallace will send out this information to confirm you are selected for a position Pay fees for the programs over the summer

Application Process for JCCC Complete the EDTEC, JCCC, KCKCC application Dr. Swartz, Mr. Wallace, and Ms. Heller from DHS will work to make sure we have applicants selected for the correct programs. Our spots in each program are reserved, so if we have two spots for a program and two students apply, they will be accepted. If we need to make decisions about who can receive a spot, things such as GPA, attendance, and discipline referrals will be factors in deciding who can receive a spot. Students will then need to register with JCCC and communicate information with Mr. Wallace During the summer, students must log in and check their JCCC accounts and JCCC Canvas pages for information about their programs.

Application Process for KCKCC Complete the EDTEC, JCCC, KCKCC application Those who are interested in KCKCC will then have to complete their applications and registration for KCKCC. This due date will be in late March or early April. KCKCC and Mr. Wallace will notify students who are selected for programs at KCKCC. Those who are denied could look at programs at CTEC, JCCC, or EDTEC depending on space available and program availability. You will need to check your KCKCC accounts for information regarding fees and program details.