Staff Directory
Tech Prep - Direct
Credit - Dual Credit
Tech Prep Direct Credit allows students to earn both high school
and community/technical college credit for completing high school
courses. For earning a grade of "B" (3.0) or higher in
select high school classes, students can earn community/technical
college credits. To qualify, students must meet specific requirements
established by the college and high school instructors. College
credits are free. Credits are posted to transcripts during the summer following
the school year in which they were earned. Credits appear on the
transcript just as credits earned on the community/technical college
campus.
Through Pierce County Careers Connection (PC3) and the South King
County Tech Prep Consortium (SKCTP), Sumner students can earn credits
from Bates Technical College, Clover Park Technical College, Green
River Community College, Highline Community College, Pierce College,
Renton Technical College, or Tacoma Community College.
Current courses include: Accounting/Bookkeeping, Applied Anatomy
& Physiology, Architectural CAD I, Architectural Drafting Fundamentals,
Automotive Technology, Basic Child Care Provider, Business, Communication
Technologies, Construction, Drafting Technology, Early Childhood
Education, Fundamentals of IT, Fundamentals of Web Design, Introduction
to Programming, Marketing Fundamentals, Office Applications, and
Welding. See articulation matrix
for specifics. Contact the Career Center for an updated list of
available courses. (253) 891-5520.
Benefits of Dual Credit:
- Take advantage of free tuition.
- Earn both high school and community/technical college credit
for completing high school courses.
- Save on community/technical college tuition before you graduate
from high school.
- Receive priority registration (you register before other new
students) if you attend your selected community/technical college
after high school graduation.
- Begin your community/technical college career with a 3.0 or
higher GPA.
- Enjoy an opportunity to explore career fields before high school
graduation.
- Gain practical skills that will be useful regardless of post
high school plans.
- Enhance your resume with Tech Prep credits.
Work Authorization Forms
If your student is under 18 and working, make sure he or she obtains
a parent/school authorization form from his/her employer and brings
it to the Career Center. There is a 24-hour minimum turn-around
for processing. For information about state minor labor laws go
to www.lni.wa.gov/WorkplaceRighs/TeenWorkers/default.asp.
“Hire Me First” Card
Students looking for employment can benefit from the “Hire
Me First” Program. The card verifies to prospective employers
that the has met workplace and academic standards in the areas of
dependability, above-average academic performance, effective communication,
teamwork, and leadership.
Career & Educational Planning Software and Web sites
Sumner School District has a site license for the Washington Occupational
Information System (WOIS) Program and the Bridges Career Exploration/CX
Online program. Students can access valuable career and educational
planning information through both programs.
Job Preparation and Portfolio Assistance
The Career Center staff offers assistance with job applications,
cover letters, resumes, available job opportunities, community service,
job shadow opportunities, and interviewing skills.
Internships
The Career Center helps connect students with a variety of internship
programs. Most internship programs are offered during the summer
of a student’s junior year. Many of these programs are paid
and offer high school credit. Stop by the Careers Center to see
what internships will be offered this year at SHS.
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