It is a privilege for students to partake in the School-to-Career Program. Students are not required to participate; therefore, they can be removed at any time.  Due to strenuous liability and accountability issues, under no uncertain terms can this privilege be abused. These experiences are an integral part of the school’s curriculum, and participation will reflect directly on the student’s academic standing. Typically, students must receive a “C” or better and have a good attendance and discipline record. Please see the School to Career Office for more information on a variety of work-based experiences for students, including Cooperative Education, Internships, Job Placements, and School-to-Career transition programs. 

Junior and Senior students are eligible to participate in the School-to-Career program after completing a pre-evaluation form.

Additional Requirements (Seniors) – Seniors must complete a minimum of 75% of their task list, maintain a C Final Average in all classes, have zero discipline referrals for Senior year, and less than 10 combined Unexcused Absences and Tardies.

Additional Requirements (Juniors)- Juniors experiences are available after the second marking period. Juniors must complete a minimum of 60% of their task list Maintain a C Final Average in all classes, have zero discipline referrals for Junior year, and less than 10 combined Unexcused Absences and Tardies.

Technical Program Participation During Work-Based Learning-  Students are required to check in with their Technical Instructor during the academic rotation and sign in. All students are required to be in for the NOCTI Exam and pre-determined NOCTI Prep days. (Additional options: Students are required to come in one day per rotation.  Students are required to stay each morning for theory and will be dismissed for COOP.)

Dress Code/Uniform Requirements

A full regulation uniform is defined as follows:

• Emergency Services t-shirt or sweatshirt purchased from our online school store. 
• The Emergency Services sweatshirt will be the only approved hooded sweatshirt that may be worn by students. Students will have the option of purchasing a “job shirt” beginning in their sophomore year.
• Black or Midnight navy blue trousers (Dickie style work pants or BDU style pants) JEANS OR “JEGGINGS” OR ANY OTHER TYPE OF FORM FITTING PANTS ARE NOT PERMITTED. 
• Black Garrison (trouser) belt (1 1/2" - 1 3/4" width, plain or basket weave finish). NO ORNAMENTAL DESIGNS ARE PERMITTED ON THE BELT. 
• Black leather duty boots. Boots must be made of leather that can be polished. Boots must have black laces. Suede boots are NOT permitted. 
• If ankles are visible, blue or black socks must be worn. 
• Blue or black shorts/sweats and athletic shoes will be required during each technical rotation for physical activities. 

Note: 2-3 uniforms (shirts and trousers) are recommended. Uniform pants may be purchased online at www.galls.com  or www.qmuniforms.com  

Uniform pants can be purchased locally at the following locations: 

• McDonald Uniforms, 3019 Darnell Rd., Philadelphia, PA 19154 Phone: 215-673-7211 
• Samzies Uniforms, 28 Scotch Road, Ewing, NJ 08629. Phone: 1-609-883-2811 
• Atlantic Tactical, 7970 State Road, Philadelphia, PA 19136 Phone: 215-632-0341

Equipment, Materials, Uniform, Other Requirements

Required Student Supplies, Equipment, Tools: 

• Students are required to have a designated folder and notebook for EMS as well as the appropriate classroom supplies (i.e., pens, pencils, notebook paper, etc.) 
• Students need to purchase a stethoscope and blood pressure cuff that will be used during medical training starting upon their entrance into the shop. 
• Students are required to have a regular standard analog or digital wristwatch for medical training. Smartwatches are unacceptable for certification testing. Failure to have a standard wristwatch for certification testing will result in the student candidate being disqualified. 
• All students must be in the full regulation uniform every day of the technical rotation.