• Annual Public Notice of Non-Discrimination in Career and Technical Education Programs

     

    The Yazoo County School District offers career and technical programs in Educator Prep, Health Sciences, and Welding at Yazoo County High School. Yazoo County Middle School offers students opportunities with regard to Cyber Foundations I, II, Keystone, and middle school technology.

     

    Availability of programs are based on the annual needs assessment data yielded, student interest, grade level appropriateness, and class availability. All middle school students are offered middle school technology programs. Grades 9-12 students are offered programs at the Yazoo City Career and Technical Center as well as on his/her home campus, depending on program availability.

     

    Specific program descriptions and prerequisites are as follows:

     

    Program Pathway Description: Healthcare & Clinical Services (2 years, 4 credits): Health Science Core & Healthcare & Clinical Services:
    The health services program introduces students to health careers, basic health sciences, and basic health career skills. Students learn medical terminology, body systems, legal and ethical issues, and health care skills. Second year students are exposed to advanced care techniques that help prepare students for coursework in any aspect of the healthcare industry. Students can also receive CPR certification as part of their second year of coursework.

     

    Program Pathway Description: Educator Preparation (2 years, 4 credits): Educator Prep I and Educator Prep II:
    Educator Prep I is an entry-level course. Students gain foundation competencies related to students as learners, planning and assessing teaching, teaching strategies, and communication skills. Students receive hands-on field experiences. Educator Prep II provides students with the opportunity to gain advanced skills needed to enhance them as learners, teachers, and communicators. Students receive advanced hands-on field experience.

     

    Program Pathway Description: Welding (2 years, 4 credits): Welding I and Welding II: (Implementation Date: FY25) Welding is an instructional program that prepares students for employment or continuing education in the occupations of the welding industry. Specifically, these courses will offer students the opportunity to examine Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) and Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW).Additionally, students will learn about Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW). Students will learn safety measures, setup procedures, and welding techniques for each type of welding.

     

    Program Description: Cyber Foundations I & II (1 credit per course): Yazoo County Middle School
    Cyber Foundations offers junior high students the opportunity to receive introductory instruction in computer science skills and applications that help prepare them for STEM and Business and Technology Courses.

     

    Program Description: Keystone (1 credit): Yazoo County Middle School: Keystone is an introductory course that includes content in self-development, career clusters, pathways, and choices, as well as financial planning – it supports future career exploration.

     

    Non-Discrimination Notice in Career and Technical Programs

     

    The Yazoo County School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability in admission the provision of educational programs and services or employment opportunities and benefits arising out of the following statutes:


    (1) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. 2000d et seq. as amended, and its implementing regulation, 34 C.F.R., Part 100;

     

    (2) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 20 U.S.C. 794 and its implementing regulation, 34 C.F.R. Part 104;


    (3) Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended, 20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq. and its implementing regulation, 34 C.F.R. Part 106;


    (4) The age Discrimination Act of 1975, 42 U.S.C. 6601 et seq. and its implementing regulations, 45 C.F.R. Part 90; and


    (5) The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.


    The Yazoo County School District will also take steps to assure that lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all career and technical programs.


    Individuals with questions, inquiries, complaints, or needing additional information concerning the Yazoo County School District’s Career and Technical programs, offerings, and specific prerequisite criteria may contact the Yazoo County School District Assistant Superintendent and CTE Contact – Dr. Terri Rhea @     terri.rhea@yazoo.k12.ms.us or (662)746-4672.

     

    Individuals with questions, inquiries, complaints, or needing additional information concerning the Yazoo County School District’s Career and Technical programs and offerings regarding compliance for Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, or Title IX may be directed to the following district personnel:

     

    Terri Rhea PhD NBCT

    Assistant Superintendent

    CTE District Contact

    Yazoo County School District

    94 Panther Drive

    Yazoo City, MS 39194

    (662) 746-4672 ext. 1024

    terri.rhea@yazoo.k12.ms.us

     

    Terri Rhea PhD NBCT

    Assistant Superintendent

    District Title IX Coordinator

    Yazoo County School District

    94 Panther Drive

    Yazoo City, MS 39194

    (662) 746-4672 ext. 1024

    terri.rhea@yazoo.k12.ms.us


    Inquiries regarding compliance for Section 504 ADA may be directed to the following District personnel:

     

    Gloria Jamison

    Student Services Director

    Section 504 Coordinator

    Yazoo County School District

    94 Panther Drive

    Yazoo City, MS 39194

    (662) 746-4672 ext. 1022

    gloria.jamison@yazoo.k12.ms.us

     


    Aviso de no discriminación


    El Distrito Escolar de Yazoo no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, religión, origen nacional, sexo, edad o discapacidad en la provisión de programas y servicios educativos u oportunidades de empleo y beneficios que surjan de los siguientes estatutos:


    (1) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. 2000d et seq. and its implementing regulation, 34 C.F.R., Part 100;


    (2) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 20 U.S.C. 794 and its implementing regulation, 34 C.F.R. Part 104;


    (3) Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended, 20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq. and its implementing regulation, 34 C.F.R. Part 106;


    (4) The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, 42 U.S.C. 6601 et seq. and its implementing regulations, 45 C.F.R. Part 90; and


    (5) The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.


    El Distrito Escolar Yazoo también tomará medidas para asegurar que la falta de habilidades en el idioma inglés no sea una barrera para la admisión y participación en todos los programas profesionales y técnicos.


    Individuals with questions, inquiries, complaints, or needing additional information concerning the Yazoo County School District’s Career and Technical programs and offerings regarding compliance for Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, or Title IX may be directed to the following district personnel:

     

    Terri Rhea PhD NBCT

    Assistant Superintendent

    CTE District Contact

    Yazoo County School District

    94 Panther Drive

    Yazoo City, MS 39194

    (662) 746-4672 ext. 1024

    terri.rhea@yazoo.k12.ms.us

     

    Terri Rhea PhD NBCT

    Assistant Superintendent

    District Title IX Coordinator

    Yazoo County School District

    94 Panther Drive

    Yazoo City, MS 39194

    (662) 746-4672 ext. 1024

    terri.rhea@yazoo.k12.ms.us


    Inquiries regarding compliance for Section 504 ADA may be directed to the following District personnel:

     

    Gloria Jamison

    Student Services Director

    Section 504 Coordinator

    Yazoo County School District

    94 Panther Drive

    Yazoo City, MS 39194

    (662) 746-4672 ext. 1022

    gloria.jamison@yazoo.k12.ms.us