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Dear DACC Students and Families,

Fair Week is an exciting time for all of us here at DACC. Many of our students participate in shows and competitions at the fair, and we wish everyone the best of luck.

Please remember that DACC does not have school on Monday, September 16th. However, students are expected to attend DACC Tuesday through Friday even if their home school is closed. Transportation will be provided as normal, with the exception of Delaware Hayes (please see below). If you know you will be absent on one of these days, please report your absence by calling us at 740-203-2268 or filling out the pre-arranged absence form.

Delaware Hayes students – on Thursday (9/19) and Friday (9/20), you will be picked up at your local elementary school in the morning, and half-day students will be dropped off at Delaware Hayes High School at mid-day. Afternoon students will be picked up at Delaware Hayes High School and at the end of the day, all Delaware Hayes students will be dropped off at your local elementary school. If you have further questions about transportation, please contact the Delaware Schools Transportation Department.

If you have any questions, please contact us at 740-548-0708.

DACC will host an ASVAB test on Tuesday, October 22, at 8 AM for interested students.

Students should take the ASVAB for one of the following reasons and must sign up:
1. Career Testing: The ASVAB is known as one of the best career tests available.
2. Military: This is a required test for the military. DACC does not give testing results to branches. You can choose to do that after you review your scores.
3. The Ohio Honors Diploma: The state of Ohio is allowing students who are missing one of the requirements to now substitute one of the options with a qualifying ASVAB score! (ie. Substituting the ACT score or GPA). Register with the Google Form.
(Note: DACC does not supply the military with scores of the exam)

The following recruiters are the main points of contact at DACC.

Air Force
Chadley Callaway, TSgt
614-361-4971 Chadley.Callaway@us.af.mil

Army

Damien Ruhf-Salas, SSG
740-257-9928 damien.e.ruhf-salas.mil@army.mil

Marines
Trevor Coffin, SSgT
614-364-6740 trevor.coffin@me.usmc.mil

Navy
Saylor Waterhouse, PO
614-582-9457 saylor.waterhouse.mil@us.navy.mil

Ohio Army National Guard
Aidan Margraff, SGT
614-381-4142 aidan.j.margraff.mil@mail.mil

Coast Guard
Fletcher, Jamie L PO2 USCG
614-866-3109 Jamie.L.Fletcher1@uscg.mil

We want to inform you about an upcoming event at Delaware Area Career Center aimed at promoting the safety and well-being of our students.

From September 30 - October 7, DACC, in collaboration with HelpLine of Delaware & Morrow Counties, will be conducting suicide prevention and awareness training for students. The program, "Question. Persuade. Refer (QPR)," is evidence-based and focuses on equipping students with the knowledge to recognize signs of suicide risk in their peers. Additionally, it provides information on where to seek help when needed.

Our Student Services Department will also offer the "Say Something - Sandy Hook Promise" training. This program teaches students how to identify warning signs in individuals at risk of harming themselves or others and empowers them to speak up to a trusted adult.

In March 2021, the Ohio General Assembly passed House Bill 123, also known as the SAVE (Safety and Violence Education) Students Act. This legislation mandates that school districts annually provide evidence-based instruction on suicide prevention and awareness for grades 6-12.

During the 6 days in September, DACC students will participate in a single 45-minute training session scheduled during their lab time. Following each session, students will respond to a brief questionnaire that will assist school professionals in identifying at-risk students and providing the necessary help and support.

If you prefer that your student does not participate in the suicide prevention and awareness training, please complete this form. DACC will provide a supervised area for students not participating.

Our top priority is ensuring the safety and well-being of our students, and we believe this training will help to foster a supportive and secure environment for everyone.

Parent Resources can be Found Here.

If you have friends or neighbors who would like to get more information about enrolling at DACC, but aren't sure where to start, now is a great time to forward this email to them.

If they sign up for our Explore Newsletter, we will let them know exactly when our Enrollment Coordinator will be giving presentations in their high schools, when they can visit, how to access our virtual tours, and when those important application deadlines will be.

A great place to get started is by attending one of our Coffee Chats. We will be holding 2 in-person and 2 virtual Coffee Chats in October. More details can be found here.

DACC has an online school spirit store where you can purchase your favorite clothing items and accessories and have them delivered directly to your home. Most designs can be customized to include your lab name or our vision to empower, prepare, inspire, and connect all students.

If you've ever wanted to find out why your child enjoys coming to DACC every day, see for yourself what they experience and learn a little more about their career ambitions. In select programs, we are offering evening classes for adults, including:

• Microsoft 365 Excel Intermediate - 9/19

• Advanced Welding PT 2 - 9/24

• Microsoft 365 Word - 10/08

• Automotive Essentials - 10/15

• Advanced Welding Intro to TIG PT3 - 10/15

• Microsoft 365 PowerPoint - 10/22

New - Broadband Infrastructure Training Program
Designed to meet the growing demand for skilled professionals in the broadband and telecommunications sector, this program offers adults the opportunity to pivot into a promising career field or enhance their existing skills. Classes begin in September.
Learn more about the Broadband Infrastructure Training Program here.

For the most up-to-date course offerings, visit the Adult Education website.

When DACC is delayed or canceled due to weather, you will receive instant alerts through the contact information you provided at registration. Alerts will be sent to you by email, phone call, and text message. If you download the DACC app, you will also receive a push notification on your phone.

In addition, notices will be posted to our website and social media accounts.

When you receive the delay or closure alert, make sure you know what to do by referencing our Delay & Closures page on our website. Many parents bookmark this page for future reference.

We would like to remind you that fees for the 2024-2025 school year are now due. You can check your fee balances on PowerSchool. Additionally, charges have been applied to the accounts of students who have received a new Chromebook. For more information, visit the fees webpage or reach out to Lilian Robinson at 740-203-2230 if you have any questions.

Full-Day Students Only

During Academic Hybrid Fridays, all DACC academic students will be expected to complete online assignments in lieu of attending academic classes on Fridays. This academic model emphasizes 21st-century workplace skills, empowers students to utilize technology, improves independence, and provides more opportunities to participate in work-based learning.

Here is a comprehensive FAQ about the program.

At the Delaware Area Career Center, we prioritize the well-being and academic success of our students. If a student feels unwell after they have already arrived on campus, we encourage them to visit the clinic, where our healthcare professional will provide care and support. In the event that a student needs to go home, we will personally contact a parent or guardian to arrange this. The student will then be able to leave directly from the clinic as soon as their ride arrives, streamlining the process for everyone.

We kindly ask that students refrain from directly contacting parents to pick them up during school hours. This approach ensures minimal disruption to classes and allows our teachers to maintain an effective learning environment. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding in this collaborative effort to support our students' health and education.

Additionally, the system empowers instructors, students, and parents to communicate about skill development and learning achievement.

Visit our website for more detailed information about Canvas, including:

• How to set up an account

• How students can set up a pairing code for a parent or guardian (get started with instructions on how to set up a pairing code here)

• What you can and cannot do with Canvas

• How to download the app

While Canvas provides an interactive view of what is currently being assigned and submitted in a given class, PowerSchool publishes grades and attendance when that information has been finalized and submitted by the instructor. We encourage all parents and students to log into PowerSchool regularly to review these items.

More information about Powerschool and how to set up your account can be found on our website here. Please note that if you are already using PowerSchool at your student's associate district, you will need to create a new account for DACC using a different email address than the email address you are already using for your existing account.