Frequently
Asked Questions
Students and parents need lots of information before making the choice to transfer from the home high school to the ACJVS. We hope the following questions and answers help you make an informed choice! Please call with additional questions anytime.
ACJVS
- High School
1. Does Career - Technical education pay off?
Yes! Career - Technical students are employed at a higher rate than college prep or general track students after high school.
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2. Is Career - Technical Education only for the non-college bound student?
Not at all! Career Technical students enter post-secondary education at about the same rates as all high school graduates.
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3. Can I get a good job without a four-year degree?
Of the 145 million jobs available nationally in 2005, only 21% will demand a Baccalaureate degree.
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4. Will I be able to participate in sports or other after school activities at my home school?
As long as you are eligible under OHSAA guidelines you can participate in sports and other after school activities.
Each year about 100 JVS students play football, basketball, run track, run cross-country, or wrestle for their home schools. In addition, some students are cheerleaders, band members and serve on homecoming and prom courts.
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5. Is it too late to attend the JVS if I am a senior?
No. Each year 15 to 20 seniors enroll in the first year of a two-year program. One year of skill training is valuable and can get you on the right career path!
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6. What about academic classes?
The JVS offers classes to meet high school graduation requirements in English, math, science, and social studies. In some cases, students can enroll in advanced classes on-line with a consulting teacher at the JVS.
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7. What about transportation?
The home high schools provide bus transportation. Students are permitted to drive with proper documentation.
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8. What are the school hours?
For students - 8:06 to 2:26
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9. How many credits can I earn?
In most programs students can earn seven credits.
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10. What about fees?
All programs charge some fee for tools, uniforms, books, or other items. The JVS has a payment plan and will assist families through Youth Opportunities who need help with payment. NO STUDENT WILL BE DENIED ENROLLMENT DUE TO DIFFICULTY OR INABILITY TO PAY.
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ACJVS
- Workforce Development
1. Is $25 registration fee in addition to the
tuition fee?
NO. The $25.00 registration fee is not a separate fee. This is
included in tuition fee.
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2. Are books and supplies
an addition cost?
NO. All books and supplies are included
in tuition fee unless otherwise specified.
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3. Are all courses
eligible for federal financial aid?
NO. Only courses considered full-time
are eligible for the Pell grant. A full time course is any course 600
hours or more.
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4. What are the
hours for the Workforce Development Department?
We are here from 11:00 am to 10:00 pm Monday through Thursday and 7:30 am to
4:00 pm on Fridays.
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5. How do I register for
an adult workforce development class?
Just fill out the enrollment application
on-line and submit it to our department. Someone will contact you for more
information.
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6. What if I don't know
what type of workforce development adult training I want to take?
Just contact the Workforce Development office
anytime between the hours of 11:00 am and 10:00 Mon-Thurs and 7:30-4:00 on
Friday and someone will be happy to help you explain the programs to you.
You may also email us and ask any questions.
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7. What type of certification would I receive if I
take an adult class?
There is several types of training programs and each of them has their own
types of certifications. Please contact us to find out about what type
would come with the training you are interested in.
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