Little Rock Schools: Metropolitan Vocational Technical Education Center

Correspondence, brochures, flyers, and newsletters, The Metropolitan Achiever, September 29, 1989 and October/November 1989
tl'te^ your career connection -<?i Z^^6' .ZZ'.'J-S^Z'.ZMETROPOLITAN VOCATIONAL CENTER offers a wide variety of courses for the career or college bound students. I We invite you to be a part of the unique learning experiences scheduled for the next semester. CLASSES are offered in morning, afternoon and extended day. Extended day classes meet daily from 4:00-6:00 P.M. Monday through Thursday. Extended day courses are designed to be one (1) semester in length. You can earn one credit per semester. Extended day enrollment closes at the end of the second week of each semester. Transportation is provided for Little Rock School District students free of charge. If you are still undecided or for additional information... ask your home school counselor or call METROPOLITAN at 565-8465. We are looking forward to having you participate in the learning opportunities at METROPOLITAN. COURSES AVAILABLE
GZ Applied Math II Auto Body & Paint Technology Automotive Technology Commercial Foods Computer Aided Drafting Computer Graphics/Commercial Art Cosmetology Electronics Health Occupations Education Metal Fabrication/Welding f/ Printing Technology Radio Broadcasting Residential Construction Television Production Word Processing (ext. day only) Workplace Readiness REVISED 8-96 Metropolitan Vocational Center (( Check Out Metropolitans Opportunities !!! your Career Connection 7701 Scott Hamilton Drive Little Rock, Arkansas 72209 (501) 565-8465 Awesome Choose from these exciting career options TEf^VISION PRODUCTION. Produce scripts, direct, perform as on-air talent and gain experience in camera operation, lighting, audio, electronic editing and computer graphics. See your work air locally and intern at television stations. Design If you want to use your artistic and creative abilities to solve technical problems, consider: COMPUTER-AIDED DRAFTING. Prepare for challenging careers in engineering, architecture, and manufacturing as you master Autocad and other software. Create an impressive portfolio of drawings. COMMERCIAL ART/COMPUTER GRAPHICS. Utilize the tools of commercial artists, including Amiga computers. Create art work, graphics, animation and explore desktop publishing. t COMPUTERIZED WORD PROCESSING. Master Wordstar, Wordperfect 6.1, LOTUS 1, 2, 3 and dBase IV on miniframe and personal computers, (prerequisite
Keyboarding) I EXTENDED DAY ONLY PRINTING TECHNOLOGY. Develop graphic communications skills in a professional production shop. Learn to use powerful computers and programs in composition and desktop publishing
camera darkroom preparation
platemaking and press oper- i ations
and bindery operations. RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION. Explore rewarding careers in the construction field, one of the nations largest industries. Develop skills in framing, finishing and cab- A inetmaking on the job site or with customer projects on campus. Services If you have an understanding of human nature and want to make a difference in the quality of peoples lives, consider
CULINARY ARTS. Learn nutrition, menu planning and purchasing techniques necessary to be a successful chef, dietitian or manager. Develop culinary and creative skills from visiting chefs who share their secrets. Y COSMETOLOGY, Prepare for a career in beauty as a hair stylist or manicurist. Those who enroll for three years and attend extended day classes can earn the 1500 hours required by the State Board of Cosmetology. (Prerequisites: 10th grade reading level, 15 years of age and completion of 9th grade) MEDICAL PROFESSIONS, Explore the opportunities in the medical field through computerized instruction and lab activities. You may also choose an on-the-job training experience in a health care agency with an individualized study plan. Communications If you have good communications skills and think dearly and logically, consider: RADIO BROADCASTING, Work as a disc jockey, program director, news writer, reporter, sports announcer, copywriter, and traffic director at KMVT, Metros modem campus station. Reading, writing and speech skills are important for success in this field. Intern at local radio stations & recording studios. Mechanics and Repair If you like working with tools and equipment and enjoy the challenge of solving mechanical puzzles, consider: AUTO BODY& PAINT TECHNOLOGY. Develop skills in dent removal, sanding, painting, and glass installation as you learn to repair and restore vehicles. AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY, Develop skills in diagnosing and troubleshooting with one semester courses in Engine Repair
Engine Performance
Electrical
and Brakes, Suspensions and Steering. The program is nationally certified by ASE. ELECTRONICS. Broaden your possibilities in computer repair, electronics, telecommunications and industrial controls with knowledge and skills in electronics. (Prerequisite: Algebra I Regular) METAL FABRICATIONrWELDING. Leam electric arc, plasma arc, MIG and TIG welding. Use the skills developed in a variety of businesses and industries. Other Related Courses APPLIED MATH II. Applied academics balances theoretical concepts and workplace applications. Mathematical concepts are taught in the context of real-life applications that are transferable to life and work situations. Grade: 10 WORKPLACE READINESS, The study and development of problem solving, teamwork and self management skills and techniques. All of which aid in becoming a successful citizen and worthwhile employee. Thi.s course is required of any student declaring a Tech Prep major. Grade: 10, 11, 12 14. DO YOU HA VE TESTS AND HOMEWORK? Most definitely, yes. In fact, all the rules and regulations of your home school (attendance, discipline, tardiness) apply at Metropolitan. When there is a conflict in student rules/regulations, the Little Rock School District and Metropolitan policies prevail. Remember... vocational-technical education is very similar to education in your home school... and just as important! 15. CANI ENROLL IN THE COURSE OF MY CHOICE A T METROPOLITAN? Yes, with the approval of your parent/guardian and home school counselor. Check to see that you meet the prerequisites. Moral of the story: Make your plans early, and then make application. 19. WHAT ARE ALL THOSE PEOPLE DOING AT METROPOLITAN VOCA TIONAL-TECHNICAL EDUCA TION CENTER A T NIGHT? Through an agreement with Pulaski Vocational Technical School in North Little Rock, Metropolitan facilities and equipment are used for Adult Continuing Education and Apprenticeship training. Pulaski Vocational Technical School coordinates and supports all evening classes at Metropolitan. To obtain additional information about evening classes opportunities contact: Metropolitans Evening Coordinator ,. Pulaski Vocational Technical School... Telephone 565-8465 ext. 102 ...............Telephone 771-1000 Remember these evening classes are for adult students. METROPOLITAN VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL EDUCATION CENTER 16. DO YOU DISCRIMINATE AGAINST NONTRADITIONAL STUDENTS, FOR EXAMPLE, GIRLS ENROLLING IN AUTO TECHNOLOGY OR GUYS ENROLLING IN COMPUTERIZED WORD PROCESSING? Definitely not. We encourage nontraditional students. The only thing holding you back is you. GO FOR IT! 20. HOW CAN I GET MORE INFORMA TION ABOUT WHAT IS OFFERED A T METROPOLITAN VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL EDUCATION CENTER? Call or write: 17. IF I ENROLL IN A MORNING OR AFTERNOON COURSE AT METROPOLITAN CAN I ALSO ENROLL AND GET CREDIT FOR AN EXTENDED DA Y COURSE? Sure... we encourage you to enroll in any Extended Day course that will compliment and assist your other Metropolitan courses. For example, Extended Day Electronics would compliment Computer Programming. Printing Technology would assist you in the Extended Day Computer Graphics or, try something totally different, not related to your first choice. Experiment! Metropolitan Vocational-Technical Education Center 7701 Scott Hamilton Drive, Little Rock, AR 72209 Telephone: 565-8465 Now that we have answered your questions, we have some for you: What will YOU be doing in a year or two? Do YOU have any job skills... enough to get a good job, with decent pay? Twenty Qnestaons.,, am 18. JUST WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF THE EXTENDED DAY (4:15-6:00) PROGRAM? There are several. First, it doesnt interfere with the regular home school schedule
second, students can explore future high-tech jobs further education. Vocational-technical training offers a more diversified and well-rounded education through hands-on practical learning. Last, it is an opportunity to obtain credits that may be needed for graduation. Do YOU really know what skills are involved in different careers or training? Do YOU have the technical background and training to really make it in advanced training in college? Would YOU like to explore some different careers and learn marketable skills at the same time? If you have other questions please call and ask us... Metropolitan Vocational-Technical Education Center has the answers. A completed Application for enrollment must be filed with the Metropolitan Vocational-Technical Education Center and a personal interview may be required before acceptance into the program. FOR INFORMATION CALL METROPOLITAN VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL EDUCATION CENTER 7701 Scott Hamilton Drive Little Rock, Arkansas 72209 Phone (501) 565-8465 ^/cat 7701 Scolt Ilainihon Drive Little Kock, Arkansas 72209 Phone (501) 565-8405 JlE,t Ss. c:/} ^Pa,zt Of ffoaz ^utuZE. 9 9 nswers a 1. WHAT EXACTLY IS METROPOLITAN VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL EDUCA TION CENTER? It is an area high school with a mission to offer specialized vocational skills training that would be too expensive to duplicate in each high school. It offers students in Pulaski, Saline, Lonoke, and Grant counties more intensive technical training on a half-day basis. By choosing from the courses available in their school as well as those at Metropolitan, students are able to select from a wider variety of courses. 2. WHO MA Y A TTEND? Any area high school student (10th, 11th, or 12th grade status) who meets MINIMUM course prerequisites. Check with your principal or school counselor about your districts requirements. Adults may enroll on a space available, tuition basis. 3. WHAT COURSES ARE OFFERED AT METROPOLITAN VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL EDUCATION CENTER? A wide variety of courses. The complete listing includes: Automotive Technology* Computer-Aided Drafting* Machine Shop Electronics* Computer Technotogy/Repair* Auto Paint and Body Repair Computer Programming* Computerized Word Processing* Cashier-Checker Training Commercial Food Service Cosmetology Radio Broadcasting* Computer Graphics/Commercial Art* Health Occupations Education Computer Printing Technology* Residential Construction* Metal Fabrication-Welding Industrial Electronics Control Television Production* (*) These classes are offered in A.M., P.M., and Extended Day (4:15-6:00 pm) periods. 4. WHAT DOES IT COST? There is no charge to high school students. Adults are charged a nominal fee of $125.00 per semester for A.M. or P.M. courses, and $84.00 for Extended Day courses. 5. WHA T TIME DO CLASSES MEET? There are three time periods daily. See the time schedule below: A.M. classes-------- 9:00-11:30 A.M. Extended Classes- P.M. classes- -4:15-6:00 P.M. 12:30-3:00 P.M. 6. HOW DO I GET TO AND FROM METROPOLITAN VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL EDUCATION CENTER? Your school provides bus transportation to and from Metropolitan for A.M. and P.M. students. Little Rock School District students are also provided bus transportation for Extended Day Courses. Participating area school students should check with their high school counselor for transportation availability. 7. JUST HOW DOES METROPOLITAN WORK INTO MY HIGH SCHOOL SCHEDULE? Students attend Metropolitan Vocational-Technical Education Center one-half day (either A.M. or P.M.) and then return to their home school for the remainder of their academic schedule. Students enrolling in Extended Day courses attend Metropolitan from 4:15 - 6:00, Monday through Friday. Check with your home school counselor for details. 8. DO I GET CREDIT FOR GRADUA TION REQUIREMENTS? Yes, for all A.M. or P.M. courses, you receive I'/z credits per semester. The Extended Day student receives 1 credit per semester. Just like at your home school, you must receive a passing grade to receive credit. All credits earned at Metropolitan count toward graduation requirements, whether you are planning to go to college or directly to work. 9. I AM GOING DIRECTLY TO WORK AFTER I GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL, WHA T DO YOU HA VE TO OFFER ME? A real opportunity to explore careers and realistically find out what a specific job or skill is all about. If you are able to attend more than one year you can develop advanced job skills to help you in the world of work after high school. Its a fact...people with vocational-technical training get better higher paying jobs. 10. I AM GOING TO COLLEGE IMMEDIATLY AFTER HIGH SCHOOL. WHAT DO I HA VE TO GAIN BY TAKING POCA TIONALTECHNICAL EDUCATION CLASSES? The Metropolitan Center truly has something to offer every student. Many of the high tech courses directly compliment your academic accomplishments. For example, consider how hands on experience in Electronics and Computer Programming will reinforce your math and science courses and help prepare you for the demands of college. It also gives you valuable work skills to help you find part-time or summer employment. College is expensive. The money earned could be used to defray costs or provide you with extra money. 11. I DON'T KNOW WHA TI WILL DO AFTER HIGH SCHOOL. IS THERE ANYTHING FOR MEAT METROPOLITAN? You bet. Vocational-technical training is especially useful for the undecided. Dont feel alone... being undecided about your plans or career is not limited to just high school students. Statistics show the average working adult changes careers, not jobs, 3 or 4 times in a lifetime. You can sample a number of careers and talk to different instructors about YOUR future. Whatever the future holds... vocational-technical training places you a cut above others. 12. WHAT ABOUT INSTRUCTORS... ARE THEY REALLY QUALIFIED TEACHERS? Definitely. Our instructors are not only technically competent in their specific area of expertise, but have either secondary or vocational instructor certificates. Most instructors have worked in the field they teach. They can give you real world expertise. 13. ARE THERE ANY STUDENTS CLUBS AND ORGINIZATIONS AT METROPOLITAN? When applicants are accepted for enrollment at Metropolitan they automatically become members of one of the three recognized student organizations
Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (VICA) Future Buisness Leaders of America (FBLA) Health Occupations Students Association (HOSA) Club members get involved in skills competition, have an opportunity to attend state and regional meetings, and have fun while they learn. Just give your student organization a good faith try...youll probably like it and want to participate more. METROPOLITAN VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL EDUCATION CENTER METROPOLITAN IS THE PLACE FOR YOU College-bound students. Prepare for tough courses ahead in college by applying your skills in advanced math, science and communication. Achieve at your own pace in a relaxed setting with teachers who stress teamwork as well as friendly competition. Master techniques as you learn to solve problems faced by professionals in todays complex business world. Find out fast if this is the career field for you. Get on-the-job training in businesses in central Arkansas as you make contacts for future employment. Career-bound students. Prepare for a competitive labor market by developing your skills as well as gaining technical knowledge. Build an impressive resume of qualifications and experiences that will put you ahead of people without training. Learn how to prove you have what it takes to move up the ladder of success. Gain leadership skills through vocational club and student activities. I PREPARE FOR THE FUTURE WHILE YOURE IN HIGH SCHOOL METROPOLITAN is a place to prepare for the challenges of tomorrow. Choose from a variety of courses for college- or career-bound students. 1 SPEND YOUR MORNING OR AFTERNOON PREPARING FOR YOUR FUTURE CAREER Day Program Offerings Air Conditioning & Heating Technology Auto Body & Paint Technology AUTOMOTIVE Technology Cashier-Checker Commercial Foods Computer Graphics/Commercial Art Computer Printing Technology Computer Programming Computer-Aided Drafting Computerized Word Processing Cosmetology Electronics - Computer Repair Technology Electronics II Industrial Controls Health Occupations education Machine Technology Metal Fabrication - Welding Radio Broadcasting Residential Construction Television Production 10 REASONS TO SELECT METROPOLITAN VO-TECH Apply credits toward graduation requirements in practical arts and vocational education. Earn three credits per year {1 Vz credits per semester) for morning or afternoon programs. Earn one credit per semester for extended day programs. Choose from more than 20 fascinating courses. Explore career fields that are in demand in the labor market now and in the future. Select from morning, afternoon or after school classes. Schedule around other plans and activities. Mature in a relaxed atmosphere where you get the help you need to be an excellent student. Discover career options suited to your interests and needs. Learn by doing. Try a different approach to education that focuses on active involvement and teamwork. Use the skills learned to earn money for college. Start to work with the background you need for a good-paying job with a future. Meet interesting people who have similar interests and career plans. Students enroll from more than 20 public, private and parochial schools in central Arkansas. Take specialized courses at no cost to you. Use free bus transportation provided by your home school. Participate in a variety of activities that build your self confidence. Work with professionals who know how to help you meet success in schooland in life.METROPOLITAN OFFERS YOU A VARIETY OF STUDENT ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES Build success through VOCATIONAL CLUBS. Compete in local, state, and national skills competitions as a member of !/w04\ Participate in STUDENT COUNCIL. Plan school activities, serve as Tour Guide, and represent other students at assemblies and meetings. Contribute your talents to the METROPOLITAN ACHIEVER, a quality newsletter that is circulated to various schools and businesses in central Arkansas. Join the editorial staff, conduct interviews, take photos, and lay out copy. Explore your possibilities. Get better at solving problems through GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING. Learn more about your strengths and career opportunities with a VOCATIONAL EVALUATION. Use computers to review tough subjects or cram for the ACT exam. Check out the BASIC SKILLS LAB. Find out how to market yourself and get leads for jobs. Apply for JTPA services. Ask for health information and first aid in HEALTH SERVICES. Receive the support you need as a teen parent. Develop both job and parenting skills through the PARENTING PROGRAM. Get back in school. Let GED help you finish high school by taking day or evening classes. Explore vo-tech opportunities after high school. Talk with on-campus PULASKI VO-TECH staff about day and evening classes. CONSIDER EXTENDED DAY CLASSES: EARN EXTRA HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT AFTER THE REGULAR SCHOOL DAY Enroll in an interesting course after the regular school day. Prepare yourself for a high tech career. Explore a new and exciting area of interest. Earn one credit each semester. Get bus transportation to your neighborhood after class (Little Rock School District students only). CHOOSE FROM THESE EXCITING OPTIONS AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY Computer Graphics/Commercial Art Computer Printing Technology Computer Programming Computer Technology/Basic Electronics Computer-Aided Drafting Computerized Construction Technology Computerized Word Processing Radio Broadcasting/Television Production CHOOSE METROPOLITAN... ITS EASY TO APPLY Talk about your future with family, friends, and your school counselor. Select a course that meets your career needs or call us for more information at 565-8465. Fill out and return the enclosed Make a place for Me postcard. * The METROPOLITAN admissions staff will then send you an enrollment form. There are sections for you, your parent, and counselor to complete. * The teachers and support staff are ready to help y to learn, to grow, to succeed at METROPOLITAN METROPOLITAN STUDENTS ARE WINNERS! ASSURANCE STATEMENT In keeping with guidelines of Title VI, Section 601, Civil Rights Act of 1964
Title IX, Section 901, Educational Amendments of 1972
and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, METROPOLITAN Vocational Technical Education Center assures that no person within its jurisdiction shall, on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity. EXPAND YOUR CAREER OPTIONS WITH A NON-TRADITIONAL COURSE Consider each program at METROPOLITAN and expand your career options. Enroll in a non-traditional course. Non-traditional courses offer FEMALES: CHALLENGE JOB SECURITY MOBILITY COMPETITIVE ATMOSPHERE SATISFACTION INDEPENDENCE MONEY ACHIEVEMENT I Non-traditional courses offer MALES: CREATIVE POSSIBILITIES JOB SECURITY PEOPLE CONTACT SATISFACTION WORKING CONDITIONS PERSONAL FULFILLMENT KEACH YOUK FULL POTENTIAL THROUGH A NON-TRADITIONAL COURSE AT METROPOLITAN 10-11-12 CASHIER-CHECKER (One semester course). Enjoy being where the action is with training that can put you in a job as a cashier-checker. Operate both electronic and conventional registers as well as scanners. Study customer relations, ten key operations, and handling of money, checks, and credit cards. Learn the basics of merchandising through pricing, stocking, bagging, and product identification. Prepare yourself to work in any business with skills from this one semester course or go on to vo- tech or college for further advancement after high school. 10-11-12 COMMERCIAL FOODS. Turn your desire to create gourmet masterpieces into a career in the food service industry. Study to be a cook or chef and learn culinary techniques that are used in restaurants and food outlets. Get experience in customer service, nutrition, purchasing, menu planning, and management. Participate in apprenticeships with professional chefs in local restaurants as an advanced student. Begin working as a cook or continue training at vo-tech or college after high school. 10-11-12 COMPUTER GRAPHICS/COMMERCIAL ART. Expand your creative talents by preparing for fascinating careers in visual communications. Use computers and other technical art equipment to create multimedia productions, illustrations, and business graphics. Prepare for jobs in advertising, marketing, and print media or continue your education after high school at college or art school. GET SKILLS TRAINING IN THE LARGEST, BEST EQUIPPED VOCATIONAL SCHOOL IN ARKANSASPREPARE FOR AN EXCITING FUTURE WITH SPECIALIZED SKILL TRAINING AT METROPOLITAN VO-TECH CENTER 10-11-12 AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING TECHNOLOGY. Train for a career that offers financial benefits and opportunities for self employment. Learn to install, service, and repair air conditioning and heating units in recreational vehicles, homes, and businesses. Get a good job, continue to specialize at vo-tech, or begin an apprenticeship program after high school. 10-11-12 AUTO BODY & PAINT TECHNOLOGY. Pursue a career that is stable, profitable, and offers many opportunities for self employment. Repair auto body damage ranging from body and frame construction and metal repair to refinishing. Enjoy the challenge and variety of problems encountered in auto body repair. Develop entry level skills and learn the basics of management. Find a rewarding job or continue further training to develop your skills after high school. 10-11-12 AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY (Four one semester courses). Consider a challenging career in the automotive field. Learn to diagnose problems and keep up with the changes in the increasingly complex auto industry. Develop skills in this updated two-year program that is nationally certified by ASE. Learn automotive repair through one semester courses in: ENGINE REPAIR
ENGINE PERFORMANCE
ELECTRICAL
and BRAKES, SUSPENSIONS AND STEERING. Get a job or continue training to develop a specialty area after high school. METROPOLITAN offers QUALITY and EXCELLENCE10-11-12 COMPUTERIZED WORD PROCESSING (Prerequisite: Keyboarding skills). Increase communication and clerical skills as you prepare for a variety of rewarding careers in business. Gain technical skills that are needed in offices almost anywhere you decide to live. Use computers to learn advanced word processing programs. Complete practical projects and participate in many leadership activities that will help you compete in the business world. Get a responsible job in the business world or continue your education at vo-tech or college after high school. 10-11-12 COSMETOLOGY (Prerequisites: 10th grade reading level, must be at least 15 years of age and have completed the 9th grade. Seniors not accepted as first year students). Enter the world of beauty and fashion by preparing for a career as a professional hair stylist or manicurist. Follow the established curriculum of the State Board of Cosmetology earning hours of training toward the 1500 required for the license examination. Earn all your hours at Metropolitan by enrolling for three years including extended day classes. Get your license and work for someone else or set up your own beauty salon. 10-11-12 ELECTRONICS (Prerequisite: Algebra I Regular). Open a world of possibilities with a career in electronics. Pursue a field that is demanding but fascinating and financially rewarding. Study basic electronics the first year. Specialize the second year in ELECTRONICS II, COMPUTER REPAIR TECHNOLOGY or INDUSTRIAL CONTROLS. Find out how a microcomputer works, learn how industry uses robots and computers in manufacturing, and discover the possibilities in the telecommunications industry. Prepare for a good paying job in industry after high school or broaden your career options with further training at a college or vo-tech.10-11-12 COMPUTER PRINTING TECHNOLOGY (Prere quisite: Keyboarding skills). Develop skills in design, layout and copy preparation using electronic and laser publishing devices. Study desktop publishing, camera operations, darkroom procedures, negative stripping, platemaking, and press operations. Train on small and large offset presses, computer paper cutter, and high tech folding and bindery equipment. Get the skills you need for a good job or continue graphic arts training at college. 10-11-12 COMPUTER PROGRAMMING (Prerequisite: Algebra I Regular). Get ahead of the class and begin to prepare now for a responsible career in programming, accounting, management, or marketing. Gain extensive knowledge of computers, programming, and business data processing. Learn structured RPG and COBOL. Develop skills in problem solving, flowcharting, and decision trees. Continue preparing for your future with courses at college or vo-tech after high school. 10-11-12 COMPUTER-AIDED DRAFTING. Extend your career interests in art and drafting into skills that are in demand. Prepare for challenging fields such as engineering and architecture. Produce machine drawings using state of the art CAD equipment and software. Work on projects for architects, building contractors and designers. Continue advanced study after high school or get an interesting job in the drafting field. METROPOLITAN offers a RELAXED ATMOSPHERE for SERIOUS LEARNING10-11-12 RADIO BROADCASTING (Good reading skills are desirable.) Learn how to do it through hands on training. Experience the excitement of working on the air at KMVT, a modern, state of the art, campus radio station. Learn to be a disc jockey, program director, news writer, reporter, sports announcer, copywriter, and traffic director. Get the skill training, leadership skills, and confidence you need to be successful in broadcasting. Begin working at local stations or go on to college for advanced training. 10-11-12 RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION. Get practical training in construction, one of the nations largest industries. Develop skills in framing, finishing, and cabinetmaking at the job site or with customer projects on campus. Study blueprint reading, related math, and computer estimating of commercial and residential construction. Extend your knowledge'in construction with an extended day program in COMPUTERIZED CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY. Start working or continue your training with vo-tech, apprenticeship, or college after high school. 10-11-12 TELEVISION PRODUCTION (Good reading skills are desirable.) Join the TV production team and explore opportunities in the television industry. Write scripts, direct, serve as talent and get experience in camera operation, lighting, audio, electronic editing, and computer grafrtiics. Produce on- air programming for cable Channel 4 and participate in an internship program that provides on- the-job training at local television stations. Get an exciting job in television or continue your training at college after high school.10-11-12 HEALTH OCCUPATIONS EDUCATION. Explore a wide variety of job opportunities in the exciting and rewarding field of health care. Build a core of knowledge and skills in HEALTH OCCUPATIONS 1. Learn latest medical procedures through lab experiences and computer instruction. Combine on- the-job training in the health care industry with individualized study in HEALTH OCCUPATIONS COOPERATIVE. Work full time after high school or continue training at a college, vo-tech or specialty school. 10-11-12 MACHINE TECHNOLOGY. Master a career field in machining that offers increasing rewards to those who are willing to build skills and advance. Learn to fit metal parts to precise dimensions. Use precision hand tools and metal cutting machinery including the lathe, milling machine, surface grinder. and drill press. Gain experience in blueprint reading, basic drafting, and practical math. Get a job or continue further training at vo-tech, college, or specialty schools after high school. 10-11-12 METAL FABRICATION-WELDING. Prepare for a career in metal fabrication that offers opportunities for advancement and job security. Learn electric arc, plasma arc, MIG, and TIG welding. Study blueprint reading, math, and metal fabrication. Use what you learn in a variety of businesses and industries. Get a job or continue training after high school at vo-tech or specialty schools. 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50 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.) or afternoon session (12:30 p.m. to 3:10 p.m.). High-tech courses are repeated during the extended day session (3:50 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.). Classes meet Monday through Friday. is Courses last from one to four semesters. Students earn IVa credits per semester for morning and afternon programs and 1 credit per semester for extended day programs. Credits apply toward meeting vocational education or practical arts graduation requirements. 30 cn m (Z) > 2 m 2 30 O s m 2 "Tl O 33 S O 33 m '2 n O 33 s > o 2 m > 30 22 Q O "0 T3 o 30 2 m CZ) learn to repair and maintain cars. . . METROPOLITAN serves sophomores, juniors and seniors in Pulaski, Saline, Lonoke and Grant County schools and is free to all high school students. or even create graphics using computers. To apply for METROPOLITAN courses, students must submit completed applications to METROPOLITAN. They may also be interviewed before being accepted. Applications are available from your high school counselor. There are 23 courses in all, each designed to increase knowledge and self-confidence. Each program includes classwork that covers theories and principles and real-life work situations through which theory is put into practice. nOHM EASY TO REACH... METROPOLITAN is located at 7701 Scott Hamilton Drive in Little Rock, just south of the I-30/Scott Hamilton Drive intersection. Transportation for students to METROPOLITAN is provided by your high school. Encourage students to experience METROPOLITAN! By combining work-related instruction with the knowledge they gain in home school classes, students have the best of both worlds. TJ O 33 s o 33 m (9) 5 i [ Metropolitan Vo-Tech 5? > O c o B (0 X o u MorthA )ock ' Rock 4: 16? ridwt Metropolitan- A Place To Learn And To Grow A Place For All Students! '2 m O 33 s > o 2 For more information about METROPOLITANS programs and opportunities, please call: METROPOLITAN VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL EDUCATION CENTER 7701 Scott Hamilton Drive Little Rock, AR 72209 Phone (501) 565-8465 m > 30 22 Q O D D O 30 2 m w LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES AUTO BODY AND PAINT TECHNOLOGY (morning, afternoon)* The need for people with expertise in repairing basic auto body damage is ever present. This class gives hands-on experience ranging from body and frame construction, to metal repair, to refinishing... all steps necessary to complete the job. Other important aspects of this course include learning to read charts and guides, writing estimates and invoices and filling orders. Students are also taught how to effectively present themselves when searching for a job in this field. I 4. AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY (morning, afternoon, extended day) Highly qualified automotive service technicians are in greater demand than ever before because of the growing complexity of automotive technology. Math and science skills learned at the home school are utilized by students as they go through this program. Students learn the importance of teamwork, develop good work habits and discover what is needed to complete a job correctly. Students choose to specialize in areas such as engine repair, electrical systems, heating and air conditioning, brakes, transmissions and others. I * Information in parentheses indicates if the course is offered in the morning, afternoon or extended da^ program. CASHIER-CHECKER TRAINING (morning, afternoon) Using applied math in a simulated grocery store setting, students learn all aspects of cashier-checker responsibilities. A variety of areas are covered including customer relations, job-seeking skills and hands-on experience using cash registers and scanners, ten-key calculators and credit card machines. On-the-job training in various grocery stores is provided for all students. m > Z Z o o 0 0 o 30 2 COMMERCIAL FOODS (morning, afternoon) Our commercial foods course is appropriate for students interested in acquiring knowledge and background for occupations in the world of restaurants and food service. m CZ) Hands-on experience is offered in areas such as customer service, nutrition, food preparation, purchasing and menu planning and management which equip students for a variety of hospitality- related jobs. Apprenticeships with professional chefs in local restaurants are available to selected advanced students. COMPUTERAIDED DRAFTING (morning, afternoon) In order to keep pace with advancing technologies, computer- aided drafting was developed to provide high-tech training in todays engineering and architectural world. Through the use of industrial equipment and computer programs, students explore advanced drafting methods in architecture and engineering. We recommend that students complete a basic drafting class before entering this course.COMPUTER-AIDED DRAFTING (extended dai
) Through the use of computer generated drawings in this exploratory drafting course, students produce sets of small residential plans. Computers are used to help students learn to develop machine drawings and architectural drawings for engineers, architects and designers. COMPUTER GRAPHICS/COMMERCIAL ART (morning, afternoon, extended dag) Just as newspapers, magazines and television rely on words to get their messages across, commercial artists must use photographs, graphic art and visuals to catch peoples attention and illustrate what they want to say. Our commercial art course offers an opportunity to gain experience with several types of technical art equipment and cameras and to prepare visual advertising layouts using a variety of art media. COMPUTER PRINTING TECHNOLOGY (morning, afternoon) Practical experience through supervised lab activities allows students in this course to produce actual printed materials for the Little Rock School District. Four areas of printing are coveredcomputer composition, camera/darkroom, press operation and binderyand then students specialize in the areas they choose. Keyboarding is recommended before entering the composition area. COMPUTER PRINTING TECHNOLOGY (extended dag) The extended day course in computer printing is a computerized composition class in which students learn to typeset, proofread and edit materials to be printed while using state-of-the- art digitized typesetting equipment. A basic knowledge of math, grammar and keyboarding is recommended. COMPUTER PROGRAMMING (morning, afternoon, extended dag) For students who would like to major in programming or go directly into computer operations, our computer programming course gives them a good head start. We suggest that students take Algebra I before entering this course. After first learning the basics of programming, input, processing and output, students will sort files, develop programs, build sequential and index files and acquire a good working knowledge of computer software. Using COBOL and RPG II, students are given the chance to use business computers and learn the many ways businesses process information. COMPUTER REPAIR TECHNOLOGY (morning, afternoon) As society relies more on computers, the demand increases for competent computer repair technicians to install and maintain them. In this high-tech program students focus on basic electronics to learn about computer operation and later advance into digital and microprocessor technology. The importance of reading and math skills is emphasized in preparing students for this career field. Before entering this course, students are encouraged to take Algebra I.COMPUTER REPAIR TECHNOLOGY/ELECTRONICS (extended day) Electronic theory, circuitry and use of electronic measuring instruments are emphasized in this class. Students also learn theory and practical application of computer repair. Upon completion of the course, students should be able to demonstrate a knowledge of microcomputer functions, use of computer arithmetic and programming. Before entering this course, we recommend that students take Algebra I. I COSMETOLOGY (morning, afternoon) Cosmetology prepares students for the world of hairdressing. This two-year course offers hands-on experience, basic elements of cosmetology and an opportunity to earn 900-1100 hours of training toward the 1500 required to take the State Board of Cosmetology license examination. First-year students must be 16 years of age and in the eleventh grade. COMPUTERIZED CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY (extended day) Computerized cost and job estimating make this course challenging. While learning to maximize materials and labor efficiency on various construction projects, students receive training on computers. Students also use woodworking equipment needed for millwork operations. ELECTRONICS (morning, afternoon) This program is for students who want to be engineers or technicians and is structured as a pre-engineering program. We provide information to students about engineering programs available and the colleges that offer them. Before entering this course, we recommend that students take Algebra 1. Students will learn about areas in electronics ranging from analytical methods and communications to fiber optics, lasers, robotics and others. COMPUTERIZED WORD PROCESSING (morning, afternoon, extended daij) Word processors have the background to work in a variety of positions in corporate offices. Basic word processing concepts and software operations give students the ability to become correspondence secretaries, administrative secretaries or data input operators. Because our students are oriented toward using computers including the latest IBM software systems, we recommend they take keyboarding before entering this course. Emphasis is placed on knowledge of good grammar, punctuation, spelling, formatting and the ability to use dictionaries and other reference materials. A concentration of chemistry, physics and science is included to enable students to develop a solid background to pursue this field. HEALTH OCCUPATIONS EDUCATION (morning, afternoon) Any student interested in entering a health-related profession would benefit from METROPOLITANS individualized related study assignments. Morning students learn in the classroom lab, while afternoon students are placed in health-related jobs for 15 hours each week where they receive actual work experiences. Before placement in the health field, our students are required to attend METROPOLITAN for intensive lab experience. First-year students must be 16 years of age and in the eleventh grade.INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS CONTROL (morning, afternoon) Changes in manufacturing processes have created a big demand for technicians and engineers to install and maintain equipment in industrial plants. Covering the six areas in the electronic controlling industrial process, students are equipped with a sound background to pursue further education to become technicians or engineers. MACHINE TECHNOLOGY (morning, afternoon) Growth of industry and technology has created the need for more skilled machinists to operate machine tools and shape and repair metal parts. Training in this program prepares students in machine technology for machine tool shops or industrial plants. Areas covered are lathe operation, milling, machine operation, drill press operation, blueprint reading, basic drafting and mathematics...all vital aspects of competent tool room management. RADIO BROADCASTING (morning, afternoon, extended da^) metropolitan's radio broadcasting class provides experience for students interested in working in a commercial radio station. Students gain the most valuable experience possible through on-the-air operation of the METROPOLITAN campus radio station. This course teaches students studio production of broadcast material, announcing techniques, programming, control room operations, copy writing, traffic and news broadcasting, as well as how to interact with others. RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION (morning, afternoon) Students prepare concrete forms, lay a foundation and actually build a house in this course. Training is first provided in the form of construction basics. Real experience is then obtained as students learn cabinetmaking, blueprint reading, practical mathematics and estimating commercial and residential construction costs. METAL FABRICATION/WELDING (morning, afternoon) The metal fabrication industry provides a constant source of employment for people with the ability to do welding and metal forming. Metal fabrication, blueprint reading, electric arc, plasma arc, MIG, TIG and oxy-acetylene welding are all parts of this program which offers practical experience obtained through supervised lab activities. TELEVISION PRODUCTION (morning, afternoon, extended day) Television production is a course which provides training in all disciplines of the making of television programs and paves the way for a diversity of job opportunities in the television industry. Through teamwork, hands-on experience and instruction in camera operation, lighting, audio, electronic editing, scriptwriting, talent, directing and computer graphics, students gain an understanding of the entire production process. Unique to this course is an internship program which provides students an opportunity for on-the-job training at local television stations.Apprenticeship Programs offered in these classes. Design Computer-Aided Drafting Printing technology Residential Construction Commercial Art Communications Computer Programming Word Processing Radio Broadcasting television Production I See your school COUNSELOR ABOUT ENROLLMENT, OR CALL 565-8465 YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP Mechanics and Repair Air Conditioning & Heating Technology Automotive Tiechnology Auto Body & Paint Technology Electronics Welding Computer Repair Services Health Occupations Cosmetology Commercial Foods Metropolitan Vocational-Technical Education Center 7701 Scott Hamilton Drive Little Rock, AR 72209 STATaon OF Assurance keeping with guidelines of Tide VI, Section 601, CMI Rights Act of 1964
Title IX, Section 901, Educational Amendments of 1972
and Section S04 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Metropolitan Vocational Technical Education Center assures that no person within its jurisdiction shall, on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity. 1I I JS Rathw/ws 'TO 'THE Fut'gre IS vocjrrionAL 'i ... 'J The primary objective of Metropolitan Vocational Center's Youth Apprenticeship program is to link resources of business and industry, education and the community to bridge the gap between the classroom and the workplace. Arkansas Acts 545, 553, and 10 of 1991 established youth appren-ticeship/ work based learning programs for college bound and workbound students. Six pilot programs demonstrating youth apprenticeship models of learning and skill development through the integration of school and work components are operating in Arkansas. Implementation at Metropolitan Vocational Center began in the Fall of 1992. What is Youth Apprenticeship? Work experience and guided learning opportunities provided for the students by employers. A structured linkage between secondary and postsecondary educational institutions, leading to high school diploma, postsecondary credential, and certification of occupational skills. Integration of academic and vocational learning. A systematic plan to prepare youth for the future. What Does Youth Apprenticeship Offer? Certification of academic and occupational proficiencies that reflect high expec-tation/ high achievement curriculum. Credential of occupational skills achievement. Ability to continue postsecondary learning in a four-year college program. Access to a career ladder that progresses to a high quality, high wage career. Transferable credits to postsecondary learning, if participant meets all requirements. Planned and coordinated training to ensure that youth advance both academically and occupationally. Linkage between schools and employers to integrate academic and occupation instruction. METROPOLITAN TECHNICAL CENTER EXTENDED DAY PROGRAMS Metropolitan Technical Center offers a wide variety of courses for the career or college bound students. We invite you to be a. part of the unique learning experiences scheduled for the next semester. EXTENDED DAY PROGRAMS OFFERED AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY COMPUTER-AIDED DRAFTING COMPUTER GRAPHICS/COMMERCIAL ART COMPUTER PRINTING TECHNOLOGY COMPUTER REPAIR TECHNOLOGY COMPUTERIZED CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY COMPUTER PROGRAMMING COMPUTER WORD PROCESSING RADIO BROADCASTING TELEVISION PRODUCTION Extended day classes meet daily from 4:00 - 5:45 P.M. You can earn one high school credit per semester. LRSD students will be transported to Metropolitan for Extended Day classes. Students also receive transportation to their neighborhood after class. DAY PROGRAMS OFFERED (MORNING (9-11:15 AM) (AFTERNOON 12:30-3:00 PM): APPLIANCE REPAIR (PROPOSED) AUTO BODY & PAINT TECHNOLOGY AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY CASHIER-CHECKER COMMERCIAL FOODS COMPUTER-AIDED DRAFTING COMPUTER GRAPHICS/COMMERCIAL ART COMPUTER PROGRAMMING COMPUTER PRINTING TECHNOLOGY COMPUTER REPAIR TECHNOLOGY COMPUTERIZED WORD PROCESSING COSMETOLOGY ELECTRONICS HEALTH OCCUPATIONS EDUCATION INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS CONTROL MACHINE TECHNOLOGY METAL FABRICATION/WELDING RADIO BROADCASTING RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION TELEVISION PRODUCTION You can earn Wi credits per semester. Courses are 1 or 2 years in length. Should you still be undecided or for additional information... ask your home school counselor or call Metropolitan at 565-8465. We are looking forward to having you participate in the learning opportunities at METROPOLITAN. THE TECHNICAL CENTER A Technical Center is a school facility designed to provide specific skill training in a variety of programs. More than 20 programs are currently offered to the high school student to help you prepare for jobs that fit your interests and abilities. HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS Youll spend one-half day at your regular high school, taking required and elective classes needed for graduation. Then, youll spend the other half-day at the Center working with specialized equipment and receiving instruction needed to help you prepare for your career. TRANSPORTATION A public school bus will pick you up at your local school and return there each day. WHY SHOULD I APPLY? To learn specific job skills in the field of your choice Prepare for responsible, independent, adult living after high school graduation. Even the college bound can benefit: ** Career exploration. Part-time employment to help with college expenses. HOW DO I APPLY? 1. 2. 3. 4. Discuss your post-high school goals with parents or guardian. Select a program. Fill out the application included with this brochure. Return application to Metropolitan Technical Center.SCHOOLS PARTICIPATING: LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT Central High School McClellan High School Parkview Magnet School Hall High School J.A. Fair High School PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Jacksonville High School North Pulaski High School Mills High School Oak Grove High School Sylvan Hills High School Joe T. Robinson High School NORTH LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT Ole Main High School Northeast High School OTHER AREA HIGH SCHOOLS Benton High School Bryant High School Cabot High School Harmony Grove High School Paron High School Sheridan High School Bauxite High School Lonoke High School School for the Blind All High Schools within 25 miles are eligible to send students. METROPOLITAN TECHNICAL CENTER 7701 Scott Hamilton Drive Little Rock, Arkansas 72209 METROPOLITAN TECHNICAL CENTER A PLACE FOR All Students! MAKE A PLACE FOR ME! IN THE Name Address City/Zip Phone School Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage PAID Little Rock, AR 72201 Permit #2608 CLASS. Grade_____ Date Don't miss a high tech experience... enroll today. Extended Day Discover hands-on, active learning School is fun when you discover hands-on, active learning at Metro. Classrooms, labs and shops have the same state of the art computers and equipment that business and industry use. Qualified, experienced teachers and smaller classes insure that you can succeed in a high tech field. Metro courses help you gain college-prep skills as you apply academic knowledge to solve problems that professionals face every day on their jobs. You also build practical skills useful at school and home
i.e., research papers, desktop publishing, auto repair, carpentry, creative writing and computer graphics, lob-prep skills prepare you to get a more rewarding part-time job now or to help pay for college after high school. Automotive Technology Computer-Aided Drafting Computer Graphics/Commercial Art Computer Printing Technology Computer Programming Computerized Construction Technology Computerized Word Processing Radio Broadcasting Television Production Earn one additional credit this semester at no cost to you. Classes meet Monday through Thursday 3:55-6:00 p.m. Call us today 565-8465 Ask for Martha Allen or See your home school counselor. Free transportation provided for Little Rock School District students. Metropolitan Vocational-Technical Education Center 7701 Scott Hamilton Drive Little Rock AR 72209 / FUNDING OF SECONDARY VOCATIONAL CENTERS (Based on SBER for 1989-90 Of $1986.09) Funding vocational education programs in a typical comprehensive high school: MFP I^"Add-On" .6 X SBER Per FTE $1,192 Per FTE .9 X SBER = $1,787 MFP State Aid Local Funds State Based Equalization Rate (SBER) ($1986.09 for 89-90) SBER $1,986 SBER = $1,986 Total $3,178 $3,773 Funding Vocational Education Program in a typical Secondary Vocational Center: Home School Vocational Center Per FTE Per FTE "Add-On" pass thru Add-on (yr. behind) (.6) $1,192 (.9) $1,787 iTuition Tuition ! (current yr.) $500 $500 $1,388 fixed costs remain at home school Vocational Center Aid (current yr.) $1,486 $1,486 Vocational Center Aid - Public School Fund Total $3,178 $3,773 Secondary Vocational Centers also receive Special Equipment grants for occupational specific programs, and start-up grants for any approved new programs. SOME OF THE MAIN ARKANSAS LAWS AFFECTING SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL FUNDING ACT 64 of 1981 Created a separate and equal Vocational and Technical Education Division in the State Department of Education ACT 445 of 1983 Established minimum standards for accreditation of secondary schools ACT 34 of 1983 (School Finance Act of 1984) Established financing procedures for public schools. programs. Also provided start-up money for equipment for new vocational ACT 788 of 1985 Established secondary vocational centers and their funding. ACT 789 of 1985 Amended sections 2 and 6 of ACT 34 of 1983 to add a vocational add-on weight group (weight group 4, .9 add-on) for exceptionally high cost vocational programs (electronics
welding
machine shop
industrial equipment mechanics
and metal trades). ACT 1048 of 1987 Provided special funds to be used in occupational specific vocational edcation programs for the purchase of equipment costing $100 or more. ************************************** ' ACT 34 (SCHOOL FINANCE ACT OF 1984) as amended: Money is distributed to public schools through Minimum Foundation Aid and incorporates: (1) Minimum Foundation Program funds
(2) Special Education funds
(3) Gifted and Talented funds
(4) Guidance and Counseling funds and (5) Vocational Education. 1. 2. 3. 4. Average Daily Membership (ADM) - Number of students enrolled in each period. Full-Time Equivalency (FTE) - one student all day long (6 periods), all year long. Weighted Average Daily Membership (WADM) - ADM plus add on weights. State Based Equalization Rate (SBER) per WADM - total of state wide net local resources and state funds available for MFPA (Minimun Foundation Program Aid) divided 5. by the state total WADM. ($1986.09 at this time 1-90) Vocational Add-On - the amount of additional funds distributed to a school (over the SBER) for students enrolled in approved vocational programs. The purpose is to provide for the additional cost of operating vocational and technical education programs. Based strictly on enrollment. More students, more money (and vice-versa). VOCATIONAL ADD-ON WEIGHTS PER FULL TIME EQUIVALENT STUDENT (STUDENT ENROLLMENT IN A CLASS PERIOD DIVIDED BY 6 PERIODS): Cooperative Programs and C.O. Exploratory Programs Skill Training Programs High Cost Skill Training Programs (Add On Weight .4) (Add On Weight .5) (Add On Weight .6) (Add On Weight .9) Weight Group 1 Weight Group 2 Weight Group 3 Weight Group 4 Formula used in calculating add-ons (WADM): The ADM in each class is divided by 6 (periods) to obtain the FTE. The FTE is then (The State figures this multiplied by the add-on weight to obtain the number of add-ons. for each quarter, but the above formula will obtain fairly accurate results, if the class lasts for the complete school year, and enrollment is consistent.) Each Vocational Add-On drives an amount of MFPA equivalent to the SBER.A quick way of getting a very rough estimate on the amount of add-ons is to figure $132 for each .4 student
$165 for each .5 student
$198 for each .6 student
and $298 for each .9 student (based on a minimum of 2 periods and 89-90 SBER of $1986). ************************************************************************************** EXAMPLE: Anytown School District HOME ECONOMICS TEACHER BUSINESS ED. TEACHER TRADE & INDUSTRIAL TEACHER PERIOD COURSE STUDENTS COURSE STUDENTS COURSE STUDENTS 1. Cons/Hmkg 12 B.E. Skill Tr. 19 T&I Skill Tr. 11 2. Cons/Hmkg 16 B.E. Skill Tr. 19 T&I Skill Tr. 11 3. Cons/Hmkg 17 Conference T&I Skill Tr. 11 4. Cons/Hmkg 12 B.E. Explor. 14 T&I Explor. 14 5. Career Or. 18 B.E. Skill Tr. 20 Study Hall Supervisor 6. Cons/Hmkg 20 B.E. Explor 20 T&I Explor. 20 7. Conference B.E. Skill Tr. 20 Conference PR06RAM/WEIGHT GROUP NO. OF STUDENTS DIVIDED BY 6 FTE ADD-ON WEIGHT ADD-ONS Cons/Hmkg / 3 (.6) 77 12.8 .6 7.68 Career Orient. / 1 (.4) 18 3.0 .4 1.20 Bus. Ed. Skill Tr. /3 (.6) 78 13.0 .6 7.80 Bus. Ed. Explor. /2 (.5) 34 5.66 .5 2.83 T&I Skill Tr. /3 (.6) 33 5.5 .6 3.30 T&I Explor. /2 (.5) 34 5.66 .5 2.83 6 6 6 6 6 6 X X X X X X X TOTAL ADD-ONS 25.64 25.64 ADD-ONS TIMES THE SBER = AMOUNT OF ADDITIONAL MONEY THE DISTRICT WILL RECEIVE FOR ITS VOCATIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS. THESE FUNDS RUN ONE YEAR BEHIND. ONE YEAR ARE RECEIVED BY THE DISTRICT THE FOLLOWING YEAR. ADD-ONS GENERATED In addition to the add-on money, districts also receive special funds to be used for the purchase of equipment for occupational specific (skill training) programs. The amount of these funds is figured based on the number of occupational specific add-ons generated the preceding year in the district. VTED recommends that these funds be spent in the program/s generating them. Districts also receive start-up money for equipment for newly approved vocational education programs. These funds are distributed during the first year the program is It can be spent only for equipment for the newly approved program. approved.A .'7 pwk AUG 14 1595 August 10, 1995 Office of Desegiegdiicn iitennoring Betty Mitchell Little Rock Classroom Teachers Association 1500 West 4th Street Little Rock, Ar 72201 Dear Ms. Mitchell
The CTA membership of Metropolitan is appointmentof Mr. Michael Peterson over recommendation of the teacher/parent interview____ ...... recommendation of the Director of Vocational Education for Little Rock District. concerned about Mr. Peterson interviewed. the the unanimous team and the the neither applied for the position. He also has no vocational background. nor was he Because of the unique situation of vocational education we urgently need stronger and more experienced vocational leadership for our facility. We realize that the appointment of Mr. Peterson has not been voted on or approved by the Board. T* li ___ i_____ J______ _ timely response to our inquiry before such action is taken. We would appreciate an immediate and Respectfully, CTA Membership cc
School Board ODM/Ann Brown Frank Martin - IIS 76 96 17:43 501 324 2023 LRSD COJDirXICATI OD5I @002 ''002 L LirrtE Rock School District Advisory Ausui.1 26. 1996 For informaiioir Zeomee' Merts, 324-2020 ( toevrolei Unijatiiig V ehifJe to MetropolitiUi Vocational Technical ('enter Chevrolet Moor Division will donate a vehicle to Metropolitan Vocational Technical Ceriier in a ceremony at Bale Chevrolet on Chenal Parkway. Tuesday, Aiiaust I'i. ai $
00 a.m. It wiU be used by msmictors to teach automotive technician students how an engine and oths.r cai components work and how to make repairs. 810 West Markham Street Little Rock, Arkansas 73201 (501)324-3000 1 Bruce A. Miles Telephone (SOI) 224-5998 1602 Green Mtn. Dr. *114 Little Rock, AR 72211-1762 May 7, 1997 Mr. John Riggs, President LRSD Board of Directors 810 W. Markham Little Rock, AR 72201 (JaY I OFICEOF Dear Mr. Riggs: I am writing in reply to Dr. Roberts decision to reduce my employment to one-half time for the 1997-1998 school year. Tlie Television Production Class is a valuable class for students in the central Arkansas area. If you look in the Little Rock Yellow Pages you will find eight (8) TV stations and over 20 video/TV production facilities listed
and this does not include the medical, corporate, industrial, and training facilities that need skilled visual media employees. (In fact the NLR School District thinks that TV Production is so valuable that the NLR District provides its class with $10,000 per year and the city supports it with an additional $20,000 per year. Contact Mr. Jim Billings for verification.) Following are three facts you should consider before reducing my contract to half-time
For the 96-97 school year I had applications from 19 students who chose TV as their first choice class. These applications were signed by the student, their parent/guardian, and the home school counselor, yet these 19 students did not make it toMetro. This indicates a serious problem within the home school and not with Metro or its course offerings. I am told Dr. Vic Anderson is aware of our students being diverted from Metro so I suggest you attempt to correct this home school disregard of the students' and parents' choices before reducing Metro's teacher's contracts. According to the Welcome New Employees column in the monthly News and Views the LRSD has hired at least 317 people since October. Most of these new hires are not classroom teachers. This would indicate a hiring frenzy that needs to be controlled without punishing tenured classroom teachers. In the 94-95 school year the District found duties for Doris Jones, Metro's Health Occupations Teacher, (per the P/N AGREEMENT), so she would not be reduced to part-time. I would hope you would afford a tenured classroom teacher such as myself the same courtesy. Sincerely, Bruce Miles cc: Dr. Don Roberts, Superintendent Ann Brown, ODM Grainger Ledbetter, CTA LRSP Board of Directors Carol Green C If Bruce A. Miles Telephone (501) 224-5998 1602 Green Mtn. Dr. #114 Little Rock, AR 72211-1762 May 12, 1997 Mr. John Riggs, President LRSD Board of Directors 810 W. Markham Little Rock, AR 72201 RECSn-SD i'b'i'! -I 4
S87 CrFiGEGF DESEGREGATIOM MONITORiftIG Dear Mr. Riggs
This is a follow-up to my letter questioning the Administration's decision to reduce myself and several other Metro teachers to part-time for the 1997-1998 school year. I would like a clear, written explanation as to how the decision was made to choose the programs/teachers which are cut. Of the programs at Metro only four (4) (as of 5-7-97) had more than 30 student applications (15 per class period) yet not all programs/teachers with less than 30 total student applications were given notice of a reduced contract. What is the criteria for deciding which teacher is targeted for contract reduction? 1 must reflect back to February of this year when my Extended Day Program was cut (5 yveeks into the semester}. 1 was told that ten (10) students who attended "more often than not" was the number needed to keep the program going. 1 know of two teachers who did not have 10 regularly attending students yet their program was not cut. I hesitate to think that their being Black and me being White was an issue, but 1 can't see any other explanation. 1 feel that this Extended Day incident as well as other past disparities indicate that there is no written policy and such decisions are made at whim. In closing I ask for a written explanation of the decision making process that affects myself and other Metro teachers. If this is policy then why are comprehensive school teachers not affected when their student enrollment numbers are low? Sincerely, Bnice Miles cc
Dr. Don Roberts, Superintendent Ann Brown, ODM Dr. Stephen Franks, Director Vocational Ed. Grainger Ledbetter, CTA LRSD Board of Directors Carol Greeni Bruce A. Miles Telephone (501) 224-5998 1602 Green Mtn. Dr. *114 Little Rock, AR 72211-1762 May 12, 1997 Mr. John Riggs, President LRSD Board of Directors 810 W. Markham Little Rock, AR 72201 RECEIVED MAY 1 4 1997 OFFICE OF DESEGREGATION MONITORING Dear Mr. Riggs: This is a follow-up to my letter questioning the Administration's decision to reduce myself and several other Metro teachers to part-time for the 1997-1998 school year. I would like a clear, written explanation as to how the decision was made to choose the programs/teachers which are cut. Of the programs at Metro only four (4) (as of 5-7-97) had more than 30 student applications (15 per class period) yet not all programs/teachers with less than 30 total student applications were given notice of a reduced contract. What is the criteria for deciding which teacher is targeted for contract reduction? I must reflect back to February of this year when my Extended Day Program was cut (5 weeks into the semester). I was told that ten (10) students who attended "more often than not" was the number needed to keep the program going. I know of two teachers who did not have 10 regularly attending students yet their program was not cut. I hesitate to think that their being Black and me being White was an issue, but I can't see any other explanation.I feel that this Extended Day incident as well as other past disparities indicate that there is no written policy and such decisions are made at whim. In closing I ask for a written explanation of the decision making process that affects myself and other Metro teachers. If this is policy then why are comprehensive school teachers not affected when their student enrollment numbers are low? Sincerely, Bruce Miles cc: Dr. Don Roberts, Superintendent Ann Brown, ODM Dr. Stephen Franks, Director Vocational Ed. Grainger Ledbetter, CT A LRSD Board of Directors Carol Green02/07/2002 09:58 501-324-2023 This is your special irwltation to LRSD COMMUNICATIONS PAGE 01/01 Metropolitan Career-Technical Center OpenJTouse Tuesday, February 12, 2002 ^rom - 9:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. 7701 Scottjiamilton i)rive 565-8465 l UtlG Michael i^eterson, ^ncipal A'- i-i Parents, neighbors, employers, and friends V Share in the learning experiences of yonr chiWr^^ See creativity and technical skills development )htmn information about courses offered Please come support Metropolitan Career-Technical Center and our a efforts in the education of your children! We look forward to your presence!'' 02/05/2004 05:25 501-447-1161 LRSD COMMUNICAriONS C-'. PAGE 01/01 i^i B. Vi 810 West Markham Little BLock, AR 72201 For Immediate Release Feferuary 5, 2CC^ For more infonnation: Michael Peterson^ 447-1200 Metropolitan Career-Technical Center Open House to Showcase Ont9.t?T>d.ir<g^ Care^ The Open House at Metropolitan Career-Technical Center on Tuesday, February 10, offers parents and students a chance to see the wide variety of career training that the school provides. Metropolitan students have enjoyed large scholarships and immediate career placement in past years, and the school is recruiting students to take classes during the2004-05 school year. A student does not have to live in Little Rock to take classes at Metropolitan, according to principal Michael Peterson. He encourages high school students and their parents to visit Metropolitan between 9 ajn. and 7:30 p-m. on February' 10 and talk with teachers about the interesting classes at the school. Career paths at Metropolitan include
auto body and paint technology
medical professions
automotive technology, metal fabncation/welding
culinary arts
microcomputer systems
computer- aided drafting
printing technology cosmetology radio broadcasting
diesel technology television production
and law enfercement fiindamentak The Metropolitan Open House on Feb. 10 includes classroom tours, skill demonstrations
exhibits
and visits with post-secondary colleges and universities. For more infonnation, please contact Michael Peterson at 447-1200.The Metropolitan A place to learn, to grow, to succeed. SEPTEMBER 29,1989 VOLUME No. 2 ISSUE No. 1 The Vocational Technical Newsletter Publication of Metropolitan Vocational Technical Education Center Little Rock School District Area Vo-Tech Serving Pulasid, Saline, Lonoke and Grant Counties. Winners keep competing, achieving success (EDITORS' NOTE
Based on researc h by Robin Harshaw, Nicole CoUiei
and Stacy Linton) Competing In skills competitions Is serious business at Metropolitan. Ask Darren Elliott, Andy Babbit, Terry Lovelace, Todd Skaggs, Charlotte Humphries, Candy Farguson, Kelli Hill, Jill Osbahr, Patricia Golden, Donetta Davidson, Missy Melvin, and Mark Watts. They represented Metropolitan In state and national skills competitions during the past few months. This Issue of the Achiever recognizes the achievements of these outstanding students who attended Metropolitan during the past school year. Plymouth Trouble Shooting Contest Darren Elliott, Cabot, and Andrew Babbit, Bryant, formed a winning team In the annual Arkansas Plymouth/AAA Trouble Shooting Contest last spring. The Auto Technology graduating seniors Holding the impressive trophy from the Plymouth Trouble Shooting Contest are (l to r) Andy Babbit, Bill Estes and Darren Elliott. Red ribbons promote drug free by Jeff Calhoun Something special is going to happen Oct. 22-29. Red Ribbon week, the theme this year: My Choice Is Drug Free. The Achiever staff believes that if we make students aware, we may be able to help a few students realize that drugs are not a wise choice. But our main objective is to make you aware. brought back a second place trophy that is on display in the Trophy Case outside the office. Ten compete in national VICA Residential Construction, Cosmetology, and Commercial Foods students competed in the national VICA United States Skill Olympics in Tulsa, Oklahoma this summer. In order to qualify for the national contest, students had to win the competition at the state level. Over 3,500 students from all 50 states, Canada, Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico participated in the five day event. Terry Lovelace, graduating McClellan senior In Residential Construction, competed In the residential plumbing contest. He was also the program's Outstanding Student for the Year and received an award from the Arkansas Democrat where he worked parttime during the year. see Best on page 3 Every student will be given a red ribbon to wear all week to support this war on drugs. We ask that everybody think about what it says, and wear the ribbon. Help your friends make their choice drug free, even If only for this week. The choice for the Achiever is drug free. Terry Lovelace pauses to show one of the MANY AWARDS HE RECEIVED DURING HIS SENIOR YEAR. Staff plans year's work by Jason Gaines, Radio Broadcasting Damon Conn, Printing This year's Achiever staff has ambitious plans for an Improved student publication. There will be seven Issues this year. Since the number of issues have been cut back from last year, there will be more pages to each issue. Submit your ideas to the staff The staff encourages students to submit articles to the newsletter. In this Issue there Is a cartoon, an original see Achiever Staff on page 2 AM AchieveR staff set goals for year, (l to r) Jason Gaines, Dean'na Nipps, Carlos East, Terry Searcy, Allison Douglas, Jeff Calhoun, Damon Conn. PAGE S
TH^ METROPOLITAN ACHIEVER SEPTEMBER 29,1989 EDITORIAL Look of yourself first by Angela Ray Everybody has them. 'Whether they are strong feelings about somebhe or sad feelings Or hippy feelings. One of the saddest things some people do Is make fun of other people. This especially happens tn schooL People make fun of others because they are short, tall, fat, freckled faced or even If they think that they are ugly. These are Just some of the little things that start In grade school. After grade school It usually goes on into junior high and then on up into high school. People In junior high may make fiin of you because you don't fix your hair or your clothes are not the way they would like them to be. hl high school you are usually made fun of because you don't have Guess jeans or designer clothes. It is really sad that people have to make fun of other people to make themselves feel better. Why can't people quit being so mean? Look at yourself first ^e what's wrong with you before you look at other people. This may be one of the causes why there are so many dropouts. You are at school to get an education, not to have a fashion show,: Sure, It Is good to: try to look your best but looking your best Isnt everything.
Learning is much more important. Please, the next time you think about making fun of somebody, look at yourself and your faults first. Achiever staff... cent, from pg. 1. drawing and numerous articles that students have submitted. Please submit your original workpoems, cartoons, art, editorials and essaysto any Achiever staff member, Co-edltors elected bom AH and PH Jason Gaines, Damon Conn are co-edltors of the AM staff. Jeff Calhoun, Printing, Is the advertising manger. Carlos East, Terry Searcy, Kathy Wilson, Allison Douglas, and Dean'na Nipps from Printing and Waymon Overton, Commercial Art/Computer Graphics, are assisting with various regular columns and features. Stacy Linton, Radio Broadcasting, and Angela Ray, Printing, are co-edltors of the PM staff. Ricky Price, Printing, is the advertising manager. Assisting with columns and features are Suki Lin Schaberg, Donna Fuller, Kelly Carter, Radio Broadcasting
Lorene Markham, Cashler/Checker
and Tanya Dunlap, Printing. Goals set for year The staff has set two goals for the year
to focus on drug Biker Safety by Terry Searcy Riding on two wheels may be But with no helmet, it fun... may be a bad run. Don't waste it on drugs (EDrrOR'S NOTE: Each issue will feature an Achiever staff article on the importance of living drug free. This article is by the AM staff. Look for irformation next issue from the PM staff.) Hello, fellow students. It's been a great year so far. We want you to use all your energy and creativeness In school. Don't waste it on drugs. We could preach to you all day about drugs. We think that it would be more effective to show you what can happen to those who do waste their energy and talent using drugs. We want to prove the point that you should "Just Say No." Dangera of Marfjuana Can cause behavior and productive problems, delayed puberty and birth defects In the offspring of parents who smoke IL May weaken the Immune system. Researchers are now investigating whether those who smoke marijuana may be more vulnerable to AIDS if exposed to the virus. Impairs short-term memoiy, learning ability. Dangera of Cocaine Can cause heart palpitations which can become chronic and can cause death by cardiac arrest. Cocaine acts directly on the heart, also on the area of the brain that controls the heart and lungs. Can cause chronic mood swings. Including depression, paranoia and irritability. Can invite other addictions. Cocaine abusers often depend on alcohol, marijuana or heroin to help them sleep or to combat the jittery feeling that characterizes the cocaine high. The Metropolttan prevention and to publish a better newsletter than last year. With the help of other students and staff at Metropolitan, the Achiever will be a lot more Interesting than it was last year. PM STAFF ADOPTFD DRUG PREVENTION AS AN ISSUE. (CLOCKWISE) Kelly Carter, Suki Lyn Schaberg, Ricky Price, Donna Fuller, Stacy Linton, Angela Ray, Tanya Dunlap, Lorene Markhau AND Martha Allen, advisor. Achiever An In-house newsletter publication written, edited and printed by vocational students and faculty of Metropolitan Vo-Tech Education Center, 7701 Scott Hamilton Drive, Little Rock, Arkansas 72209. Publishing 7 Issues during the 89-90 school year. Supported by friends and businesses directly associated with vocational technical education. AM Staff Members PM Staff Members Jason Gaines Damon Conn Co-Editor Co-Editor Jeff Calhoun.....Advertising Manager Carlos East......... Terry Searcy........ Allison Dougl.as.. Dean'na Nipps.... Kathy Wilson....... Waymon Overton ......Columnist ......Columnist ......Columnist ......Columnist ......Columnist Photographer Stacy Linton Angela Ray. Ricky Price.. Suki Lin Schaberg Donna Fuller........ Kelly Carter........... Lorene Markham.. Tanya Dunlap....... Martha Allen......... .....................Co-Editor .....................Co-Editor Advertising Manager Columnist Columnist Columnist Columnist Columnist .....Advisor Extended Day staff members are identified in italics SEPTEMBER 29.1989 THE METROPOLITAN ACHIEVER PAGES CAD students get perspective for design in summer UA Class Heather Atkinson and Martin Weyberg and Mikel Woodall, Bryant seniors, spent part of their summer vacation at the Universify of Arkansas Fayetteville campus in a Summer Design Workshop. People came from SL Louis, Chicago, Florida, even Italy to work with instructors and students in the School of Archlture. Mikel Woodall said the workshop was "both fun and a great learning experience. The workshop was about the basic principles of architectural and landscape design." He feels the experience "helped to open my thoughts and broaden my perspective for design." Mikel has returned to Computer Aided Drafting for a second year. Work hard, play hard Heather Atkinson explained that the theme of the week long workshop was work hard, play hard. There was a field trip to Best... cont. from pg. 1. Todd Skaggs, Commercial Foods student from Bryant, competed In Prepared Speech during the Skill Olympic competition. He was also one of the students who earned the American VICA degree during the past year. Cosmetology sent largest delegation There were more Cosmetology students qualified for the national competitions than any other program at Metropolitan. Charlotte Humphries, Bryant graduating senior, represent^ the state in the Cosmetology over 400 hours competition. She was also selected for the Director's Award as the outstanding student leader for 1988-89. This Is the most prestigious award that can be earned by a student who attends Metropolitan. Charlotte and Candy Farguson, Bryant, were among the seven Metropolitan students who earned the American VICA degree, the highest degree a high school student can earn from VICA. They, along with Kelli Hill, McClellan
Jill Osbahr, Benton
Patricia Golden, Cabot
Donetta Davidson, McClellan
and Missy Melvin, Bryant, participated in the Opening and Closing Ceremonies competition at national VICA. Two schools represented in drafting Mark Watts, McClellan drafting graduating senior, participated in the computer aided drafting competition. He was also enrolled In the extended day Computer Aided Drafting program at Metropolitan. These students have been excellent representatives for Metropolitan. No doubt they will continue to compete in life and achieve In their careers. Eureka Springs to look at Victorian style architecture. "The major project was to design our own house considering a certain amount of people living in it." Heather said. The last night I stayed up working until 4 a.m." She is continuing her drafting studies for the second year and also takes an extended day program in Commercial Art/Computer Graphics. Employed by arehitectural firm Martin Weyenberg is working during his senior year for Randy Wolverton. Inc., In Benton. Mr. Wolverton is the president of the company that does construction management and architectural observation. Martin is applying the knowledge acquired in Metropolitan's CAD program and the summer workshop. Carl Grummer, CAD Instructor, explained that the workshop students Former student highlights educational background with Metropolitan students UvTDN Howell, cauem oarkfx>ou technician FROU THE Arkansas Deuocrat, is interviewed BY Angela Ray, co-editor of the PM Achiever STAFF. Layton is a former Metropolita n student who uses the skills he gained in Commercial Art/Computer Graphics on his JOB. He recently spoke with both Printing Technology and Commercial Art students about HIS JOB. ? I I9 J 1 Heather Atkinson and Mikel Woodall pause to TALK ABOUT SUMMER CLASS. worked along with the regular college architectural students. "My students came back this fall and told me how exciting the experience was. In order to qualify for the program the students submitted an application with a recommendation from Mr. Grummer. There is no doubt that this was one of the most valuable, interesting and unforgettable summers that these students have ever experienced. GED offers adult classes by Lorene Markham, Cashier Checker It takes a lot of courage to come back to school after you have dropped ouL Mrs. Pat Willbanks in the GED program says that the first step is the Irardest. "to walk up to the door and say I am here." There are about 75 students enrolled in the Metropolitan GED program. Students can choose from morning, afternoon or evening schedules. The class will last as long as necessary, depending upon each student's progress. When students are ready they are ready they are given a test and then receive their high school equivalency diploma. If you know of someone who has dropped out of school, tell them about Metropolitan's GED classes. The program is an opportunity for adults to complete their education without going back to high school. PAGE 4 THE METROPOUTAM ACHIEVER SEPTEMBER 29,1989 -e- Why go two more hours? by Doan 'na Nlpps (EDITORS NOTE: Look tn the next Issue for more extended day Interviews.) What makes high school students, who go to school for seven hours, go back to school for two more hours? Is it for fun or could it be for the education. We asked some of the students In the Printing Technology class to answer this mystery. After interviewing every student, we got some very strange answers. "For the learning experience and for the extra credit. Damon Conn. 10th- Bryant. The more experience you get the more It helps you In the working world. John Fought. 12th-McClellan. "Mr. Collie wanted me to come back and go for a good position In a job. Sandy Deneen. 12th-J.A. Fair. Participate in contest, stress safety in shops A Safety Poster Contest is being sponsored by the teacher committee designed to promote good safety practices at Metropolitan. Students have listened to numerous lectures and class demonstrations for the past few weeks. It Is Important that everyone at Metropolitan leam and practice safety on a daily basis. This issue is so important that teachers have formed a Safety Committee. This committee, chaired by Truman Thacker. Machine Technology instructor, has released some Information about the contest. Extended day Pruting-Graphic Couuunication STUDENTS USE MACINTOSH SOFTWARE TO PRODUCE STORIES, GRAPHICS, AND ILLUSTRATIONS. "1 have nothing else better to do and It keeps me out of trouble. I need the credit." Kathy Wilson. 1 Ith-BiyanL "For higher education and the chance to leam more In this field for a better job." Dean'na Nlpps. 12th-Bryant. "For the learning experience." Darrell Boyd. 12th-McClellan. "No comment". Stacy Grable. 12th- Central. These students are committed to this program. They are learning to pasteup and typeset now and will learn camera/darkroom. bindery and. printing In the weeks to come. Steve Collie Is the extended day Instuctor. Their main goal of the class Is to be able to help the AM and PM classes with their work. Right now the class Is working on Individualized note pads so they will understand the total printing process. They will soon be completing projects like professionals. Safety Contest planned Deadline: Posters are to be displayed In the Activity Center no later than the 15th of each month. Rules for contest: 1. The poster must cany out the theme for that month. 2. The theme will be announced by the Safety Committee. 3. The poster must be designed and constructed by the student(s) entering the contest 4. Maximum size will be standard poster board size. There Is no minimum size. Judging will be based on: Elducatlonal value Layout and design Use of theme Creativity and originality Workmanship. More details will be available soon from the Safety Committee. Snack Shack offers food, training by Mrs. Katty Crownover As the Snack Shack opens for business this school year. It will provide training opportunities for two separate classes at Metropolitan Vo-Tech Center. The Snack Shack serves various snacks prepared by the Single Skills Fast Foods class taught by Mrs. Crownover. The students In this class are members of a Coordinated Career Education program at their home schools and are preparing for work In the area of fast foods. This year the Snack Shack Is also providing hands-on training for the Cashier Checker class taught by Christi Flnkbelner. The checkers are working In pairs presently and are handling the cashiering duties of the Snack Shack. The Snack Shack Is open for business during morning and afternoon break periods. Popcorn, cookies, nachos, and hot dogs are prepared each day by the Single Skills students. This year the Snack Shack Is selling milk and finilt drinks. The Cashier Checker students who have had a chance to work at the register had mostly positive things to say about the experience. Tammy Rlcheson. Biyant. said. "It's a lot of fun. and the experience we're class last year and Is presently enrolled In the Cashier Checker class. She said the cooperation and sharing of work assignments In the Snack Shack was a refreshing change. receiving Is a big help. Lorene Markham and Marie Berryman. Bryant seniors, agree that they really enjoy meeting all the other students at Metro. Tyra Phillips. McClellan, believes It Is helpful to get some real experience during her class time. Brandl Sockwell. McClellan, said. "Students should be patient with us because this Is our first experience on the cash re^ster." Melissa DeBeaux. Mills senior, attended the Brandi Sockwell and Tyra Phillips help behind the Snack Shack Single Skills Fast Food counter. Students ENJOY A BREAK FROM classes. SEPTEMBER 29,1989 THE METROPOLITAN ACHIEVER PAGES Bon Jovi/Skid Row give spectacular rock show by Tanya A. Dunlap The Bon Jovi/Skid Row concert September 16 was the big event that weekend. Many students from Metropolitan attended. Before the concert. Skid Row was at Discount Records from 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. This reporter did get In to meet the members of Skid Row: Sebastian Bach, Dave "The Snake" Sabo, Rachel Bolan, Scotti Hill, and Rob Alfuso. The group that opened for Bon Jovl were all extremely nice, not stuck up rock stars. They were down-to- earth guys. missed an excellent performance. Skid Row Is a great group. I'm sure they will be the topic of talk for quite a long time. The Skid Row guys are going to be back this December with another one of our favorites, Aerosmlth. If you want to see a killer concert, be sure you're there. Until next time, keep rocking. Stephanie Wise, Couuercial Art/Couputer Graphics SENIOR FROM BRYANT, UTILIZED HER ARTISTIC SKILLS TO RECORD LeR UPRESSIONS OF THE RECENT BON JOVI CONCERT. The concert was absolutely spectacular. The guys from Skid Row can play some really great music. Eighteen and Life, Youth Gone Wild, Piece of Me, and I Remember You were just a few of the songs that were a big hit among the audience. The Skid guys didn't put on a big glam pretty-boy kind of show. They just got up on the stage and played the best music they could, which was pretty great. If you didn't go to the concert, you Sci\A/yer Brovynies love counttY/rock concert All In A Day's Sight by Dean'na NIppa While some Metropolitan students were going to eat lunch at the famous Geyer Springs fast food joints last week, they were able to witness a wreck. As It turned out no one was hurt. But the wreck seemed to be the topic of talk over hamburgers and tacos. Some of our students saw it happen and others just gazed in passing. Ilie story seemed to change In every conversation from one student to another. After the story was overheard by this reporter It had gotten pretty gross. To set the story straight it was just two trucks, one of which had run the red light at the Geyer Springs Exit and spun the other truck around. It seemed to have blocked traffic for a little while. In all the madness we were all glad it wasn't us. The fun-lovtng Country/ Rock band. Sawyer Brown, showed a crowd of about 3000 what the name Sawyer Brown really means. The group got their start on "Star Search" In 1984. The concert was held at the White County Fair on September 15. The performance stunned many people who had never attended a Sawyer Brown concert before. A variety of tunes were sung Including past hits "Betty's Beln Bad", "Shakln". Their current single, "The Race Is on". Which made Its debut on by Donna Fuller, Radio Broadcasting Billboard's top 100 country chart at #48 last week. After a few numbers the crowd was on Its feet, clapping, stomping, and having a great time. Frantic females screamed as good-looking, lead vocalist Mark Miller danced all over the stage. Sawyer Brown just released their sixth album entitled The Boys are Back." It follows In the footsteps of the other six albums with Its mixture of Country and Rock and Roll. (PICTURED LEFT) AFTER THE SHOW TTK GROUP CONSISTING OF (LEFT TO RIGHT) JU SCHOLTEN, MARK MILLER, Gregg Hubbard, Bobby Randall ano Joe Suyth, signed autographs and talked to fans miCH the band CALLS "Sawyer Brownes." (pictured right) Sawyer Brown lead vocalist, Mark Miller, gratefully ACKNOWLEDGES HIS MANY FANS. PAGE 6 THE METROPOLITAN ACHIEVER SEPTEMBER 29,1989 Broadway Satellites 4321 E, Broadway N. Lt. Rock Ar. 72116 945-3553 TOSHIBA Home Satellite Theater Over 200 channels to choose from. The best in sports, news, Music, newest movies, and adult entertainment. J TOSHIBA . s CHMMl A affBUftf V MGOet - pu 1 >11 TOSHIBA f'WS' SB^UT w-5 A-nI I TRX 80 and Trx 100 IRD's are easy to use, and easy to enjoy. Full stereo compatibility, VideoCipher II descrambler, on-screen graphics and satellite data memory bring high tech to your TV. Toshiba's reliable performance is backed with a 2- year limited warranty. PAGE? THE METROPOLITAN ACHIEVER SEPTEMBER 29.1989 Answers to issues on shorts, tardies by Dean'na NIpps while most students were In class working away, this Achiever went to Interview Mr. Springer. We had asked students what they wanted to know when we interviewed him. Most seemed to be Interested In the new school rules, such as no shorts and the tardy policy. On the minds of some was the new No Smoking More ride bus this year policy. Below Is Interview. a summary of the On the shorts issue. This is a vo-tech school and we are here to learn business training. Shorts do not depict any business code of work. Leisure attire should be worn for recreation. In business, we do have a certain standard we must uphold," On the new tardy policy. The Little Rock School District (LRSD) has a new tardy policy. Flrst tardy-- student/adminlstrator conference
second tardy--parent/student/ad minis trator conference: third tardythree to five day suspension." On the new smoking policy. To let you know that the policy is not my decision, the Board of Directors ordered that each LRSD campus would be smoke free." When we asked for a reason for this decision, Mr. Springer did not have one. Look for more details in iutiue Issues. On using the bull horn. The reason 1 use the bull horn is that it is faster to use." Bryant students are riding the bus this year: they are not allowed to drive their cars except for EXTENDED DAY CLASSES. The strict tardy policy makes getting to school on due even more important An advantage of riding USTEAD OF DRIVING IS THAT A LATE BUS IS NOT COUNTED AS A TARDY. pinions On drugs on this campus. "I don't think we have a major problem here." Many people who use drugs, Mr. Springer said, "don't even recognize they have a problem." On Uetropolitan students this year. "Students this year seem to be a lot calmer, better organized." Advice to students. His advice to any student is to. "1. Be there, 2. Participate, 3. Do It right." No smoking on campus "There should be no smoking on campus." Rick Ehsans, Printing Technology Instructor. "1 think it's stupid because If you are old enough to make your own decisions you should be able to smoke. Permy Teague, Printing. T think it is wrong...1 mean going all day without a smoke is a pain." Wally Goodwin, Radio Broadcasting. The policy Is a good thing because a lot of kids would be pressured into smoking." Broadcasting. Christy Marvel, Radio Shorts "1 think shorts should be worn if they are an appropriate length." Jason Hall, Printing. "1 think it's stupid..." Carla Kidder, Printing. "It doesn't bother me." Jim Hollady, Printing. "I don't care." Darin Givens, Machine Technology. p n.^ECJt9^o.f.ocjy- f Charles Springer, Students Services Coordinator, enforces the school rules. Ricky Price, Kevin Henson and Penny league, all Printing Technology-Graphic Communications ^students, moke adjustments on a paper folder. Theiei are four areas of emphasis in Printing Technology-Graphic Communications: Computer Typesetting/Pasteup, Camerar'Darkrootn, Pressroom Operations, Si Bindery and Finishing. Come ktwn and develop a eareer that can lead you to success! For more information: Contact your school counselor, A Metropolitan Counselor or a representative of the Printing Technology class TODAJU! Metropolitan Vocational Technical Education Center 7701 Scott Hamilton Drive Little Rock, Arkansas 72209 - 565-8465 PAGE 8 THE METROPOLITAN ACHIEVER -JSSft SEPTEMBER 29.1989 Crusade leaves lasting message The sound of hymns no longer fill War Memorial Stadium but the message left by the Billy Graham Crusade is still in the air. A number of students and teachers at Metropolitan participated nightly In the events, some as volunteers, to Insure that the crusade ran smoothly. Few who went complained about the late day sun or the chill air that made blankets feel good some nights. Many were changed or strengthened by the crowds that continued to grow each evening, far beyond expectations. The spirit of cooperation within the community has been cited by most as one of the most Important outcomes of the eight-day event. Students remember the time as being "neat, touching, a chance of a lifetime." Enough money was raised by the final night to Insure that the crusade can be televised nationally in about six months. Identify Mystery Picture Win Metropolitan T-shirt The Mystery Picture column is back by popular demand. Carlos East, Printing student, assists each issue in finding a Suitable object from one of the shop areas. Enter the contest and win a T-shirt. Write your guess on a slip of paper with your name and class. The entries will be turned into the Attendance OfBoe. aMMih There will be a drawing for a T-shirt from those who guess correctly. Deadline for entering: Friday, October 20. The winner will be announced in the next issue of the Achiever. National Education Center* . Business oniceTechnology Arkansas College of Technology Campus . Electronic Engineering Technology OUR GRADS ARE GOING s -a PLACES! "9 Electronic Technician Word Processing Build A Career With A Future! "Licensed by the State Board of Vocational Education" Day & Evening Classes Financial Assistance For Those Who Qualify Part Time Placement During Training Job Placement Assistance N.A.T.T.S. Accredited Approved For Veterans L.ITTLE ROCK 224-8200 9720 Rodney Parham Rd. PAGE 9 THE METROPOLITAN ACHIEVER SEPTEMBER 29.1989 Cosmetology shows leadership skills by Nicole Collier Robin Harshaw, Hall Students Not only do students achieve in the world of cosmetology, they also prepare to be future leaders. Students have proven their leadership abilities thro^h active Involvement with the VICA club. There have been a variety of activities recently. Osbahr services as state VICA V P. Jill Osbahr, Benton, is serving as the state VICA Vice President for the 1989-90 school year. She will be assisting in planning the Fall Leadership Conference that will be held Friday and Saturday, November 3-4, In Hot Springs. Officers elected for year. VICA officers have been elected In Cosmetology at Metropolitan for both first and second year classes. Second year officers are: Jill Osbahr. President-Benton All Tinkle., Vice President-Northeast Becky Jordan, Secretary-Paron Tammy Felmster, Treasurer-Benton Kim Balding, Parllamentarian-Benton Shelley West, Hlstorlan-McClellan Nicole Collier, Reporter-Hall First Year officers are: Janet Eddleman, President-Benton Usa Freeman, Vice President-Benton Sheiia Chism, Secretaiy-Benton Gwen Masterson, Treasurer-McClellan Andi Doss, Htstorlan-McClellan Robin Harshaw, Reporter-Hall Initiation welcomes first year students The second year students in Cosmetology really "laid it on thick" as a welcome to the first year students earlier Linda Soderllng's second year students are striving to be the best that they can be. You will see more from them In the months to come. (PICTURED below L TO R) LiSA FREEMAN-ViCE President
Cheria Chism-Secretary
Gwen Mastehson-Treasurer
Lafaye Sum-this month. As a part of the Initiation held In the Student Center, first year students wore outdated wigs, wild makeup, mismatched shoes, and lab coats. For entertainment they sang and acted out each farm animal in "Old MacDonald's Farm." Mrs. Scottie Hines's first year students and Mrs. (PICTURED ABOVE L TO R) NiCOLE COLLIER-REPORTER
SHELLY WEST-HiSTORIAN
Kim Balding-Parliamentarian
Tammie Fieuster-Treasurer
Becky Jordan- Secretary
Ali Tinkle-Vice President
Jill Osbahr-President. Printing- Graphic Communications Technology PM VICA Officers Presldent-Kevln Henson Vice President-Teddy Bradly Secretary-Bill McDowell Treasurer-Chris Hammett Reporter-Tammy Harris Parllamentarlan-James Holloway Commercial Art/Computer Graphics AM VICA Officers President-Glenroy Charles Vice Presldent-Shella Bowling Secretaiy-Stephanle Wise Treasurer-Mlchelle Barnett Reporter-Melissa Cates Parliamentarian- Old Fashioned Onion Grilled Burgers Hot Lunches * Mon-FrI 11-2 Granny's Burger Place 2202 Military Rd 1 Benton, AR 72015 778-2825 Christy Bishop Fund Raising Chair Person-Shelly Collins Activity Committee- Robin Barrett Jennifer Ballinger Lasonla Shavers Fabian Abraham Parliamentarian
Andi Doss-Historian
Robin Harshaw-Reporter
(not pictured) Janet Edoleman-President. Air Conditioning and Heating Technology AM VICA Officers Presldent-Scott Knight Vice President-Jimmy Anderson Secretary-Greg Jeffords Treasurer-Joe Johnson Reporter-Pat Massey Parllamentarlan-Joel Thomas Representatlve-James Bright The clubs advisors are J.C. Skipper and Don Havens. Officers Auto Body and Paint Technology AM VICA Officers President-Becky Myers Vice Presldent-Shon Smith Secretary-Lee Smith Treasurer-Tommy Freeman Reporter-Tom Morrow Parliamentarlan-Leon Toney Saftey Manager. Paint Shop-Randy Heath Saftey Manager, Body 4 Welding Shop-Leon Toney VICA Sponsor-Earl Carter, instructor (PICTURED ABOVE L TO R) MKHELLE BENNETT, WAYUON OVERTON, STEPHANIE Wise, Glenroy Charles, Shelia Bowling, Christy Bishop, Melissa Cates. PAGE 10 THE METROPOLITAN ACHIEVER SEPTEMBER 29,1989 I October birtHdays... ( ItMMWWaJ Feep/e Stacy Grable 10-20
Sonja Holmes 10-07
Raymond Moore 10-14
Phillip Kirkpatrick 10-17
Mary Patrice Cooper tions 10-22
Grady Bradford 10-09
Rodrlck Hariis 10-24
Fabian Abraham 10-04
Keith Allen Price 10-30
Tammie Lazenby 10-02
Jalmee OrloskI 10-12
Lee Stock 10-31
Bryant Hammonds 10-07
Charles Gibbs 10-22
Kathy Lovell 10-25
Kimberly Blakely 10-18
Greg Bagley 10- 30
Jeffrey Carmack 10-05
Stephanie Henson 10-23
Laura Graham 10-18
Keith Holland 10-27
Shea Keady 10-30
Mike Cogbum 10-29
Jim Holladay 10- 20
Luke May 09-29
Jim Harris ] Christy Marvel 10-02
Carla Dodgen 10-01
I 10- 10
Jeff Calhoun 10-20
Deanna Nipps 09- 29. Jerald 10-01 MlnorlO-11, Ashley Collie VVEl^ Welding & Industrial Products & Gases Mike Porter Salesman by Lorens Markham, Cahlar Chackar Cosmetology class has a new baby. Janet Eddlemon, Benton student recently had a baby girl. Jessica Michelle was bom September 7, 3
05pm.. at Saline Memorial Hospital. She weighed 5 lbs. 6 oz. Mother and daughter are doing well. Cashier Checker PM Class Is planning a Halloween party for the elderly at Trinity Court Nursing Home. Commercial Art/Computer Graphics AM Class plans to attend Louisiana Tech University College Day Program In Ruston, Louisiana on Saturday. October 28. They will tour the campus, learn about the career opportunities offered and see the Tech vs. University of Tulsa game that evening. Bryant seniors recently selected their class song, flower, colors and motto. Cosmetology students offer lowest prices In town. A sample of what you can get
Hair cut$4.00 Hair cut, shampoo, blow dry$6.00 Shampoo, blow dry, curl$3.(X) Press and curl$6.00 Bleach$10.00 Ear piercing$5.00 Manicure$2,00 Visit today for complete list of services, rooms 109 and 111. Options is a column for students at Metropolitan. It will give you a sampling of the information available In the Guidance Center located in the Activity Center (formerly the Media Center). When you find something of interest to you, get a pass from your teacher to see the counselor. Martha Allen. SENIOR LEADERS Deadline
Tuesday. October 3 If you are an officer or representative to the Student Council at Metropolitan or your home school, you may qualify for a trip to Washington, D.C. Get Details Today. Deadline in two days! SUICIDE PREVENTION Deadline: Thursday. October 5 A team of students at Metropolitan will attend the Youth Suicide Prevention Conference on Saturday October 14. If you are Interested In representing Metropolitan, get an application form today. IHNORITT SCHOLARSHIPS Application deadline
November 6 The American Society of Newspaper Editors offers a $750 scholarship to 60 minority high school seniors who plan a career in Journalism. Complete details available. 800 East Roosevelt Road Little Rock, AR. 72206 372-2252 THE HALL OF FAME Sports Hobby Shop Monday TuMday 2 3 T-Shirti (High School. Cdtoge & Pro) Cie^BatabiN Cardo S Moro 776-1112 # 12 Lincoln SquareBenton, Arkansas Bring This Ad In for 10% off anything! October 1989 Wadnaaday NATEF INSPECTION 4 Thursday MATtF NSPECnON 8 Friday Saturday 1 Sufxtoy JOBS AT PIZZA PRO Deadline
Hiring now Pizza Pro is looking for future management personnel. Opportunities available in Little Rock. Cabot and Benton. Educational benefits available to those who qualify. Contact Martha Allen for more information . PUBLISH TOUR WORK Available during year The Challenge magazine is looking for talented young writers. Submit your feature articles, editorials, reviews, essays, short stories, poetry, photography, cartoons and illustrations. Pick up a copy of the guidelines. NATEF NSPECTK3N 8 7 8 FOR SALE 12 X12 GREENHOUSE Constructed Completely by WeitHiy 'Tuft dr J^fsidentud Construction $1000.00. Contact Mr. Stroud Rm. 321 or call METRO 565-8465 Student Counett 10
]SAJf. l.-OOPJC *TimK(ppur Blood Drive 1 0 Fire Depart. Safely (Aeeembiy AM Student ActMty Appreciotlon 1 1 Day ASA Convention flfo SchooO 1 2OoZumbus Doy AEA Conwootion (No SchooO 1 3 1 4 1 8 1 6 Student Councl 10:15 A.M. 2 3 LOOP-M. 1 7 PM) 3 0 24 BCQU^ COfUMt .(AssembUr 3 1 AW no 1 8 Wear Red Ribbon Day 28 1 20 2 1 2 2 S Everything " for the Photographer and Artist 26 27 28 29 ^wonkBfiAmic 1201 Main St. Uule Rock. Arkansas The Metropolitan A place to learn, to grow, to succeed. OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 1989 VOLUME No. 2 ISSUE No. 2 The Vocational Technical Newsletter Publication of Metropolitan Vocational Technical Education Center Little Rock School District An Area Vo-Tech Serving Pulaski, Saline, Lonoke and Grant Counties. HOSA Club to sponsor accident prevention submitted by Crystal Ellison HOSA reporter Health Occupations Students of America Club Is hosting an accident prevention program this week. The club, a part of the Health Occupations Education (HOE) program, has sponsored this popular program In the past. Are you already driving? Are you old enough to drive? Do you ride with friends your age when they drive? If your answer is "yes" to any of these questions, then this program is for you. Y.AP.P. is a federally funded program sponsored by the Arkansas Transportion Safety Agency. It Is administrated through Pulaski County Municipal Court This program Is especially designed for teens who are Just beginning to drive. The program will consist of education, demonstrations and feedback from participants. The Y.A.P.P. program director, working In cooperation with local law enforcement and HOSA schools, will be conducting a Youth Accident Prevention Program In the Activity Center November 6- 9. Student Appreciation Day time to eat, greet, meet The Y.A.P.P. program consists of: Course 1 - Getting It together: Course 2 - Use of seat belts
Course 3 - Why alcohol, drugs, and driving do not mix
Course 4 - What can happen with 'Y.A.P.P". The lines seems endless to the teachers and students who helped at the grill. Student Appreciation Day is held in the fall and spring to honor the students who attend Metropolitan. (Continued on page 3) Metropolitan lobbies for drug free America Information compiled by Deanna Nlpps The Achiever challenged all students to be drug free for at least the week of October 23-29. It is hoped that those students who use drugs will be encouraged to continue living a drug free life. In addition, staff members encourage those who do not use drugs to challenge someone who does to make a wiser choice. Rally at Capitol Monday Some of the week's activities included a Red Ribbon Rally to the steps of the State Capitol building. Staffers Jeff Calhoun, Allison Douglas, Tanya Dunlap, Carlos East, Lorene Markham, Dean'na Nlpps, Angela Ray, Terry Searcy, and Stephanie Wise represented Metropolitan. Accompanied by sponsor Martha Allen, the group was among hundreds of students and adults who wore red and chanted for a drug-free life. The Metropolitan delegation wore the offical Red Ribbon Shirt. Red Ribbon Day Wednesday Wednesday Achiever staff gave out red ribbons to all students, staff and visitors to Metropolitan. The red ribbon signifies the Importance of being drug free. Hundreds of names were collected on petitions to be sent to members of Congress. The petition stated that "Metropolitan Vo-Tech Center students want a drug free America. This effort Is part of a national effort to lobby Senators and Representives to get tough on drugs. These elTorts are part of a year-long campaign at Metropolitan to insure that every student is aware of the importance of a drug free life. PAGE 2 THE METROPOLITAN ACHIEVER OCTOBER/NOVEMBER1989 EDITORIAL Druggie or Drugfree by Kelly Carter In helping tabulate the siuvey that the Achiever staff t(k
It made me very angry. It seems that these people who are so concerned about what drugs and alcohol are doing to the society have actually tried and used drugs and alcohol. If this is the case, society Is worse off than before. I mean if our society is assembled with people who have even tried and used drugs and alcohol, how are we helping the society any? I'm not talking about recreational drugs like pot. Im talking about cocaine, crack, etc.. It's a proven fact that the first time you try crack you'll be addicted Instantly. Do you want that? How would the government run If the president and cabinet were always high? Theyd be pushing the nuke button constantly so that wed have nuclear weapons coming at us from everywhere. All Im saying is, please think before you drink and just say no to drugs. Taking away the pain Tean in education: three. Tean in industry/business: experience/previous 20. Jobs Work held: Demonstrator of Kodak Instant cameras, secretary, bookkeeper, sales representative, employment agency placement specialist, cashler/checker sales clerk. Educational Background: High School-Mt. SL Mary, LR College, U of A Fayetteville, Memphis State University & UCA, Conway. Why you choae education career: Because 1 love young adults and 1 want to try to Improve their futures by helping them believe in themselves. Describe yourself: Loving, caring, outgoing. Favorite music: country/western-KSSN. Faroiite by Stacy Linton Breaking up can be hard to do. but everyone usually gets When a split in your relationship occurs, instead of over It. throwing everything he or she ever gave to you away, box It all up. After all, that may mean your favorite shirt gets trashed. Put every poem or picture, teddy bear or balloon in the closet. In this way you'll be able to go through these things years later and remember all the good times you had together. Instead of moping around the house and school, get Involved in some different activity that you've always been curious about. Maybe this activity Is stamp club or science club, or It may be something done at home such as photography or horseback riding. And. if nothir^ else, buy a plant. No matter what you do, don't just sit around crying and being depressed. Get your mind off of that special someone and get back In the game. A doser look at teachers This issue four teachers new on the staff have been selected for a closer look. Watch for your favorites in upcoming issues. movie/TV show: Roseanne, The King & I. Favorite hangout: Metropolitan Vo-Tech and home. Favorite paattimea: Cake decorating, sewing, watching TV, walking and being with Uebchen (my dog). Jig saw puzzles. Favorite Saturday outfit: sweats Family information you would like to share: I have a Lhasa Apsa named Liebchen. I have two sisters, one brother, five step-sisters. One teaches at Fulbright Elementary, Dottie Cooper, and one is Principal at David O. Dodd, Mary Jane Cheatham. Most outrageous dream: To go to U of A and marry a star Razorback football player, be a housewife, and have lots of kids. Future career/life plans: To continue teaching. I have found the career I enjoy. I feel I have something to offer "my kids" and I know they are blessings to me. Three most important things in your life: My trust in God, my job here at Metropolitan Vo-Tech, my new red 1989 Nissan Sentra. continued, see Teachers on page 4 Christi Finkbbner - CashieiVChCKR Instructor Continued in third (3) Column The Metropoutan An in-house newsletter publication written, edited and printed by vocational students and faculty of Metropolitan Vo-Tech Education Center. 7701 Scott Hamilton Drive, Little Rock, Arkansas 72209. Publishing 7 Issues during the 89-90 school year. Supported by friends and businesses directly associated with vocational technical education. AM staff Members PM Staff Members Jason Gaines.. Dean'na Nipps Co-Editor Co-Editor Jeff Calhoun.....Advertising Manager Carlos East......... Terry Searcy........ Allison Douglas... Stephanie Wise... Waymon Overton ......Columnist ......Columnist ......Columnist .....Art Design Photographer Stacy Linton Angela Ray. Ricky Price.. Suki Lin Schaberg Donna Fuller........ Kelly Carter........... Lorene Markham.. Tanya Dunlap........ Martha Allen......... .................... Co-Ed itor .................... Co-Editor Advertising Manager ..Photographer ........ Columnist ........ Columnist ........ Columnist Pbotograptier/CotufTinist ............. Advisor Extended Day staff members are identified in italics -OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 4989 THE METROPOUTAN ACHIEVER pinions What you like beat about Uetropolitan Tracy Warren, Central student In Radio Broadcasting: atmosphere. "The people and Elyah Tindall, McClellan student in Radio Broadcasting: "The experience." Penny Teague. Bryant student tn Printing: "The experience It gives you for the real world." Rob Matheny, Parkview student In Radio Broadcasting: "There Is more freedom than regular school." What you like least about Metropolitan Heath Williams. Radio Broadcastlrig student from Sylvan Hills: "It's too far out of Ure way." Jack Fitzhugh, Auto Tech student from Cabot: 'The long bus ride. Greg Witonski, Radio Broadcasting student from Bryant: "Not enough break time." Keith Holland, Commercial Art student from Bryant: "No smoking rule." Favorite music Tracy Warren, Radio Broadcasting student from Central: Rock-n-roU Charlotte Atkinson, Radio Broadcasting student from Sylvan Hills: Heavy Metal Dwight Discus, postsecondary student In Radio Broadcasting
older Rock-n-roll Paula Gunnels. Northeast student in Radio Broadcasting: Country. Favorite bands Randy Dungy. Parkview Radio Broadcasting student
Iron Maiden Penny Teague: George Strait, the Judds Lona Ashcraft, Benton Radio Broadcasting student: Pink Floyd Suki Lin Schaberg, Parkview Radio Broadcasting student: Boston Custom (Buift Tfogfiouses & Storage 'SuiUings small, medium, and large $20^ and up (mostly up) 8'x8' Storage Building $400 Gmstwui OmpUi^ ^ii/entifl/CoiutetOT THE HALL OF FAME Sports Hobby Shop T-Shirt* (High School Colleg* t Pro) Cai*,Bueball Cud* t Mon 776-1112 # 12 Lincoln Square Benton, Arkansas Bring This Ad In for 10% off anything! ZWERICAN yCANCER Tsoanv* Greatamerkan SMOKEOUT LEAVE THE PACK BEHIND ON NOVEMBER 16 Students enjoy their day at Metropolitan. After pigging out on hot dogs and drinks, there iws time TO CHECK OUT OTHERS. Most try drugs, alcohol One in four uses weekly A recent drug and alcohol survey reveals that people have a right to be concerned about drugs. The Achiever staff surveyed 226 students in AM. PM and extended day classes. The results are not surprising to those who are aware of the drug problem in America today. Most try alcohol, drugs The survey reveals that three out of four students. 78%. have tried alcohol and that one of two. 52%. have tried pills, marijuana, cocaine, and other drugs. This data Is consistent with the results of other studies throughout the nation and in Arkansas. Metropolitan students appear to experiment with drugs about as often as do other teenagers. Most don't use weekly Students were also asked about their usage of drugs and alcohol. Approximately three out of four students do not use on a weekly basis. Alcohol is used weekly by 26% of students surveyed while 23% of students use drugs weekly. Again, these figures are comparable to other data collected recently. One in four has abuse problem Drug abuse Is a problem for one in four students surveyed. It Is obvious from the survey that drugs and alcohol usage Is too high, and that Metropolitan and other schools need to get Involved. For too many students, drugs are part of their dally life. Staffer Lorene Markham coordinated the survey. PAGE 4 THE METROPOLITAN ACHIEVER OCTOBER/NOVEMBER1989 Teachers (continued from page 2) Don Havens - Air Conditioning S Heating Instructor Tears of education: 4. Tears in John Hill, Campus Supervisor Favorite music: Ballads. Favorite movie/TV show: Cosby show. Favorite Saturday outfit: Sult. Family information you would like to share: I'm the only tall person In my family. Three most important things in your life: (1) health (2) God (3) family. J. C. Skipper, Auto Body Instructor Tears in education: 2. Tears in Favorite hangout: With family and friends. Favorite pasttimes: travel. Favorite Saturday outflt (shoes, clothes, etc.): blue jeans and gym shoes, anything raggedy. Family information you would like to share: Married, one daughter (16). Most outrageous dream: Becoming a millonaire. Future career/life plans
To continue In education, finish my degree, earn masters. Three most important things in your life: (1) God (2) iamily (3) home life. October in Indus try/businesc 23. Work f^evlew ezperience/previous Jobs held: AP.& L. - 7yrs., Heavy Contructlon - 8 yrs.. Own H.V.A.C. Business & Teaching, 8 yrs. Educational Background: High School, 1 year college, 2 yrs. Vo-Tech, Many seminars. Why did you choose education career? I like working with young people, and I enjoy sharing what I've learned. Describe yourself: big, easy-going, very outgoing with people. Favorite music: country and rock. Favorite movie/TV show: Night Court, 'Tin Men". Favorite hangout: Home with my kids. Favorite pasttimes: Fishing, hunting, reading, gardening, cooking, and canning. Favorite Saturday outfit (shoes, clothes, etc.): shorts, tee-shirt, and Dexters. Family information you would like to share: Married 21 years. 3 children. 18. 15. & 14 years of age. Most Outrageous dream: A little too outrageous for prlntl Future career/life plans: Teaching young adults until retirement - then garden, hunt. & fish. Three most important things in your life: (1) My children. (2) my career. (3) my home. John Hill, Campus Supervisor Tears in education: 3. Years in industry/buslness: 10. Work experience/previous Jobs held: Auto body technician. Educational Background: High School graduate, 3 1/2 yrs. college. 1 yr. vocational Education - Auto Body .Why did you choose education career? It's an enjoyable field, and 1 do enjoy teaching this wonderful trade. Describe yourself: Industry/buslness
no ne. Work ezperience/previous Jobs held: Lifeguard Instructor, Psychiatric Technician. Educational background: 16 years of school - Southern Arkansas University, San Diego Jr. College. Why did you choose education career? 1 like working with teen-agers. Describe yourself: Tall. J. C. Skipper, Auto Body Instructor Loving, kind, respectful of others, good provider for family and a Christian. Favorite music: Gospel. Favorite movie/TV show
Any and all sports. Arkansas State Fair celebrates its 50th anniversary with record crowds and beautiful weather. Central High School homecoming festivities erupt Into what Is called a race riot. Students express horror and fear as fights break out for 30 minutes on front lawn and In hallways. Tigers lose their Homecoming Game, but cahn returns to campus life. Hugo comes ashore at Charleston Bay. Only two people die but millions are lost In property damage. Jim Bakker, TV evangelist, is convicted of all charges In the PTL scandal. San Francisco is devastated by an earthquake. More than 270 are feared dead. Two billion dollars in damage occurs. World Series on the Bay is halted temporarily. Sidney Moncrief, Milwaukee Bucs player, announces his retirement at Hall High School where he graduated. Schools in Pulaski County move closer to court settlement as Special Master Aubrey McCutcheon conducts hearings. OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 1989 THE METROPOtrrAN ACHIEVER PAGES by Donna Fuller The Oak Ridge Boys are better than ever with their newest member, Steve Sanders. The Oak Ridge Boys, along with Tanya Tucker put on a spectacular performance at the MidSouth Fair on September 30. Tanya shows Off Presley Tanya Tucker sang a variety of Songs, "Delta Dawn", "Strong Enough to Bend" and "Daddy Home". In the middle of Tucker's perfomance, Tanyas sister, LaCaste, brought Tanya's baby daughter, Presley Tanita, onto the stage for the crowd to admire. Tucker then sang a few more tunes, and then her performance was over. Oak Ridge Boys sing oldies The Oak Ridge Boys then brought the crowd to their feet with their high-energy performance. The group sang old songs like "Elvira," and new songs like "American Family," which is off their newest album, "American Dreams." The Oak Ridge Boys are Dwane Allen, who has been with the group for 25 years, Richard Sterban, and Joe Bansall, who has been with the Oaks for only two years. The Oak Ridge Boys have a huge following of fans. Young and old alike had a fabulous time at the concert. Future Rock star? Presley Tanita Tucker, Tanyas daughter, attends recent CONCERT. fOENTIfr MySTERT PicmitE Win Metropolitan T-shirt No one guessed the Mystery Picture last issue. Carl Gruinmer, CAD instructor, chose a pin turret, a holder for a plotter. The plotter is used to generate computer drawings, Try your luck with this mystery picture. Write your guess on a slip of paper with your name and class. The entries will be turned into the Attendance Office. There will be a drawing for a T-shirt from those who guess correctly. Deadline for entering
Wednesday, November 15. The winner will be announced in the next issue of the Achieoer, Huto CosnEB Editors note: Informalion submined by BiH Estes, Auto Tecb tnstrucbr Oassing up meuns checking out car Take a few minutes each time you stop for gas to check out your vechlcle. A quick inspection of lights, tires and under the hood can prevent trouble on the highway or a country road. nRES-Check air pressure. Examine tires for abnormal wear. Check to see that hub caps are secure. LIGHTS-AU lights tn front and rear should be working for your safety and others on the road. Replace bulbs Immediately. OIL-Check oil level weekly. Change oil every 3,000 miles or six months. COOLING-Inspect for worn hoses and loose clamps before you have a problem. Check water level in radiator. Do not remove radiator cap when engine is hot A quick inspection of your car when you gas up is a good habit that will prevent many problems. Try your luck at answering the question below!! When your car burns oil it usually is because of: worn piston rings D fouled spark plugs worn valve guides all of the above *The correct answer will appear in the November issue. PAGE 6 THE METROPOLITAN ACHIEVER OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 1989 The Final Battle by SukI Lin Schaberg Blue skies darken against the wind as the shadows start to fall. The midnight creatures start to roam as the child hears her call. She's the chosen one. Got to win this war tonight The battle of good and evil begins as she turns out the light Fighting for her Innocence she tries not to think of fear. The children of the nighttime have got to disappear. If the good doesn't beat the evil, we can say goodbye to our Ilves. Because we are the pure ones we might not make It back through the night Goodness makes a move. Darkness takes a fall. But before the evil regains Its power we've got to take the call. Bring In the magic. The children need our help, because this Is the final battle, we may not make It back. The midnight creatures scream as we attack again. The unicorns and the Pegases help the Ughtslde win. Their power and the enchantment Is all we have left. Darkness cringing, moving near Its death. The children of the light know their deed Is done. All the struggles of good and evil, good has finally won. The next tine yon thro a party find yon ant Lire Entertainment then oall EiErNIty at 824-O81J and D>e'Il play for yonr party needi It's All Hallows Eve... by Suki Lyn Schaberg And it's dark outside, the moon is lull. Evil creatures are roaming the streets: Goblins, Ghouls, Vampires and Witches. There Is a strange sensation in the air. One little goblin walks up to a house and taps on the door. As the door opens, a stream of light falls on the goblin, and loudly he screeches, "Trick or Treatl Smell my feetl Give me something good to eatl" The elderly woman pretends to be scared, as she fills his already stuffed bag of candy. All Hallows Eve. or Halloween, originally began as a pagan festival for the dead. People once believed that ghosts roamed the earth and that witches met to worship the devil on the thirty first These are the symbols that contribute to many of the costumes you see on Halloween. To a child Halloween Is a time when you get to dress up In a costume and receive a years supply of candy. Last year over a billion dollars of candy was distributed, and even more was spent on costumes. Senior John Rash told us about an experience he had with one of his Halloween costumes. " I dressed
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