Parent Resources
Attendance
At CCCTC we stress professionalism and career readiness. That makes attendance at CCCTC unique.
Notification Procedures
Absence Due to Sickness
Contact Information
- Home High School: Please notify them of any absence.
- Carroll County Career and Tech Center (CCCTC): Notification is also required here.
Absence Verification
Absences can be verified by a parent or guardian through one of the following methods:
- Written Note
- Email: Send to CTCAttendance@carrollk12.org
- Phone Call: Dial 410-751-3669
- Fax: Send to 410-751-3677
Parent Communication
- Please be aware that the school may contact parents to confirm the authenticity of any email, note, or fax received.
- If communication has not been received by the specified time, parents will be contacted via School Messenger.
Late Arrivals
- Students arriving late at CCCTC must report to the CCCTC office to sign in and receive a pass.
Early Dismissal
- To request an early dismissal during CCCTC class time, students must obtain an early dismissal pass from the CCCTC office.
- Students must sign out at the front office when leaving.
- If returning during the same session, students should report directly to the office to sign back in and receive a pass.
College Visits
- Juniors and seniors are allowed up to three days for college visits without being charged an absence, provided that prior written notification from a parent is submitted.
Attendance Standards
- The Maryland State Board of Education mandates a minimum satisfactory attendance standard of 94% daily average attendance, with an excellent standard of 96%.
- CCCTC adheres to the Carroll County Student/Parent Handbook's regulations regarding attendance. Patterns of unexcused lateness may lead to disciplinary action.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call us at 410-751-3669.
For more information regarding attendance policies, please visit your home high school’s website.
Unique Attendance Issues
Attendance at the Carroll County Career and Tech Center (CCCTC) is vital due to the structure of our programs. Students typically attend for 2 to 3 mods each day, which means that time missed from classes can significantly impact their learning compared to a regular 1 mod class at their home high schools.
Important Note
Students who regularly miss more than 5 days per semester (or 6%) at their home high school may struggle to keep up with the workload at CCCTC due to this substantial difference in attendance.
Consequences of Excessive Absences
- Course Completion: Students must pass their classes to continue in future parts of the program. (e.g. A student must pass Welding I to move on to Welding II.)
- Hands-On Learning: A portion of each student’s grade depends on participation in hands-on work, real-life experiences, and the use of industrial equipment—opportunities that cannot be replicated at home.
- Professional Standards: Regular attendance is critical to meeting the professional standards and competencies that prepare students for the workforce.
Requirements for Certification
Certain programs, such as Cosmetology and Nursing, require a specific number of documented hours of experience to qualify for industry certification through the Maryland State Board. These requirements are set by state standards that CCPS and CCCTC cannot change.
Recognition for Attendance and Achievement
At the end of each program, students may receive the "Award of Excellence," which is based on both grades and attendance. These accomplishments are celebrated during the CCCTC certificate ceremonies at the conclusion of each class.
Commitment to Attendance
Consistent attendance is essential for success at CCCTC. We appreciate your understanding and commitment to these standards!
Home Access Center
Parents and students are encouraged to stay informed about the student's current grades in a class. Instructors post grades regularly, so problems can be seen early on and resolved.
CCPS Home Access Center
Please see Home Access Center FAQ for a user guide and common HAC issues.
Please complete the Family Support Form for account reset or login issues.
SkillsUSA Boosters
Community Partners
Some ways the community benefits the Tech Center
- Each program depends on community businesses to attend their mandatory advisory committee meetings. Many of the improvements over the years have come from recommendations from our local business partners.
- Internships would not be possible without businesses recognizing the quality of our students.
- Local businesses volunteer to help at our trade show in engineering, the CCCTC open house every fall, and our mock job interviews
- Local business often hire students from our programs and offer resources and time to assist our instructors.
Some ways the Tech Center benefits the County
- The CCCTC provides one of the largest career preparation facilities in Carroll County with close to 1000 students receiving career training each year.
- Graduates who attended the CCCTC are an important source for the Carroll County labor force, management team, and small business owners.
- The Tech Center routinely provides community service projects for the county, such as, repairing county vehicles, creation of the 911 memorial, building the construction shed, renovating a pole barn into a classroom, producing oyster reef balls, providing a quality low-cost, cosmetology salon and catering facility, and so much more!
- Over 10 of the current teachers at the Career and Tech Center were previous students.
Benefits TO and FROM The Community
- Local businesses benefit from the Carroll County Career and Technology Center by having a trained workforce. Many of the students who graduate from the CCCTC go on to work at local businesses, including the12 CCCTC instructors who came back to CCCTC to teach.
- Programs at CCCTC are required to meet with local businesses that form our Program Advisory Committees (PAC's). PAC's meet twice a year to discuss current trends and new technology. Many of the improvements seen in our programs can be traced back to the PAC's suggestions. PAC's are part of the requirements for State and Federal Funding.
- Local businesses allow students with skills and experience to intern. This is a valuable resource that is celebrated every year at the CCCTC partnership dinner.
Here is an example of some of the businesses that partner with CCCTC
Access Carroll Bradshaw Construction Capriolo & Unglesbee P.A. Carroll County Board of Elections Carroll County Dept. of Public Safety Carroll County Public Schools – C.T.E. Carroll County Public Schools – I.T. Carroll Lutheran village Wellness Center Carroll Hospital Center Carroll Springs School Carroll Sports Rehab Central Maryland Rehab. Services Chenoweth Service Center Community Media Center Constant Care Assisted Living Country Acres Assisted Living Deja Vu Dunkin' Donuts – Taneytown Eastern Sales and Engineering Hashawa Environmental Center Hoober Inc. Knott Mechanical Inc. Human Services Programs Longview Healthcare Center L.T. Engineering Inc. |
Maryland State Police MedStar NRH Mid Atlantic Contracting Mid Atlantic Sports Therapy and Rehab Mile One Auto Carroll Hospital Center – Dove House North Carroll Physical Therapy North Pines Assisted Living Oscar’s Ale House Owens 30 North Auto LLC Owings Mills Collision Center Peter’s Body Shop Pivot Aquatic Physical Therapy Pivot Physical Therapy – Hampstead Pivot Physical Therapy – Taneytown Pivot Physical Therapy – Westminster Progressive Dentistry Rose Manufacturing Shannon – Baum Signs Stone House Bakery Summit Electric Company Sun Valley Communities – Morning Breeze Sykesville Police Department Uniform Graphix University of MD – School of Dentistry Westminster Police Department |