Welcome WBL Students!

Mrs. Karen Filchak

Career Specialist, WBL Program

(Last Names A-L)

karen.filchak@hallco.org

Mrs. Christy Carter

Career Specialist, WBL Program

(Last Names L-Z)

christy.carter@hallco.org

Office: 770-967-0803

Google Text: 678-883-0401

Follow me on Twitter/Instagram/ Pinterest @FBHSWBL_Carter

Provide the opportunity for learning and observing useful employability skills under actual working conditions

Must be 16 years of age

Must provide their own transportation to and from work site – understand this is a year-long commitment

You are now a part of an ELITE group within this school!

Criteria: GPA, Attendance, Behavior

Please consider it a privilege to get to participate in the WBL program.

Remember- You are representing yourself, your family, FBHS and Hall County Schools in our community.

Please do not jeopardize this opportunity for future students

Agree to professionally represent the school and employer. Display a willingness to learn. It is a privilege to be in this program.

Agree to not take advantage the independence of WBL. Please understand that you can be removed and placed into an elective if this occurs.

Agree to be evaluated by employer monthly. It is very important that your evaluations are signed by your mentor/employer.

Agree to submit to Mrs. Carter/ Mrs. Filchak a monthly portfolio which include the following: attendance sheet or paystubs indicating total hours and wages earned during that period, as well as portfolio assignments.

Requirement – work or intern one hour for each release period during the day.

1 WBl Period = 5 hrs per wk

2 WBL Periods = 10 hrs per wk

3 WBL Periods = 15 hrs per wk

4 WBL Periods (Approval from Principal) = 20 hrs per wk

Agree to announced and unannounced employer visits.

Agree to adhere to the school’s attendance policy.

Students are not to attend work if they are absent from school.
*Please plan ahead for appointments, games, vacations, college visits, prom, etc.

Time will need to be made up for any days missed.

Students are to call Mrs. Carter / Mrs. Filchak and your employer/mentor when absent from school – leave a message, text or email when absent before 8:30 a.m.

School #770-967-0210

Warning for the first time – Second time – detention.

When you check out – record check out time on sign in/out sheet.

50 Points will be deducted from your weekly grade if students fail to adhere to absences agreement.

•Be productive

•Be punctual

•Be responsible

•Be respectful

•Show initiative

•Be enthusiastic

•Ask questions-LEARN

•Go above and beyond

•Begin working/interning on time

•Smile and offer assistance & ask questions

•Always say please and thank you

•Do not use your cell phone while on the work site for any reason.

•In case of an emergency, make sure your parents know the work site phone number, extension and mentor’s name.

If Employers or Mentors calls/emails me when you are absent without permission or call in.

If you are not present at your worksite as scheduled and as you have documented on sign out sheet.

If you leave your work site early with out prior permission from your employer or WBL Coordinator.

These violations will result in being written up and possibly spending a day in ISS - it is considered SKIPPING!

September 5th

November 5th

January 7th

March 5th

May 6

•Teamwork and Work Habits

•Appearance and Professional Image

•Attendance and Punctuality

•Attitude and Respect

•Business Communication Skills

•Discipline and Character

•Productivity and Academic Performance

•Responsibility and Organization

•Self- Management and Time Management

•Social Media Ethics: Pros and Cons

•Oral and Written Business Communications

Please sign up for this event- slots will go fast! Dress is business casual - NO JEANS!

•Employability and Marketable skills

•Empower students to think critically

•Reinforce basic skills in communications and human relations

•Time Management skills

•Reference/Recommendation for college

•Update resume with internship and work experience

•Competitive edge in the job market

•Great networking opportunities

Checklist

Attendance Sheet or Paystubs

Electronic Time Sheet

Journal Entry

Assignment Per Release Period

Evaluation

Must have documentation packet completed before you can leave campus!

On Aug 7th you will receive the following:

My Business card, WBL Key Fob & Window Cling

WBL Syllabus- Parent Signature Sheet- MUST SIGN & RETURN!!!

Bell Schedule for the first week

Advisement and Junior/Senior Meetings

Hours Sheet Per Month

Failing to sign out or sign in daily – even if you check out – you are required to sign out – 20 points and Detention

Being absent from school and not notifying WBL Coordinator and your mentor– 50 points and detention

Failing to bring in pay stubs or attendance sheet monthly. – 0 Test Grade

(Students that receive a pay check will need to make a copy of your stub and turn it in with your portfolio every month)

Being at school after being released from class without prior permission from WBL Coordinator– 15 points.

Failing to turn in Portfolio on time will result in a automatic 70 when turned in late

Portfolio Assignments are online – due dates are posted for the year (see assignment sheet)

Open a Word document- Type the following

Submit through website to WBL Coordinator

Due Tomorrow- August 8th!

WBL Student Information Sheet

Name:

Cell Phone:

Email Address:

Internship Placement/Job:

Address of Business:

Mentor Name:

Contact Name:

Mentor Phone Number:

Work Schedule:

Periods of WBL Release:

4th Period Class/Teacher:

Enrichment Time:

4th Period Lunch:

Mom Cell Phone and Email:

Dad Cell Phone and Email:

If you have turned in all of your documentation you may sign out and leave campus on Tuesday, August 8th

First & Last Name

Contact Information for further correspondence

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