Industry 4.0 Diploma Distinction

Before the end of the student's sophomore year:

Notify the student's counselor or school principal of the student's intent to pursue an Industry 4.0 diploma distinction.

Provide the student's counselor or school principal with documentation signed by the student's parent or legal guardian indicating that the student's parent or legal guardian is aware of the requirements for the parent's or legal guardian's student to obtain an Industry 4.0 diploma distinction and consenting to the student's participation.

Enroll in a work-based learning (WBL) course and/or a dual enrollment course for the student’s junior year, meet regularly with the student’s work-based learning teacher, a school counselor, or with a career counselor at a regional American Job Center.

Beginning in the student's junior year, the student will meet no less than once per month with a school counselor, TPHS staff member who is a work-based learning instructor, or American Job Center career coach

Before the end of the student's junior year, the student will enroll in additional work-based learning and/or dual enrollment courses for the student's senior year; and

Successfully complete all coursework required for graduation.

What are the purposes of the monthly meetings?

Students will meet monthly with a school counselor, TPHS staff member who is a work-based learning instructor, or American Job Center to:

Develop the personal attributes required for success in the workforce, including time management, networking, communication, teamwork, creative thinking, and conflict resolution.

Apply for dual enrollment grants or other available financial aid opportunities, including grants and scholarships administered by the Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation (TSAC).Identify the best combination of dual enrollment, work-based learning, and internship opportunities available to the student; and

Prepare for standardized assessments such as the ACT®.

Graduation requirements for students selecting this option:

Allow a student to earn at least one (1) science credit and at least one (1) math credit through course substitutions approved by the state board, including, but not limited to, dual enrollment and work-based learning courses that are aligned to a student's chosen career path; and

Require a student to earn nine (9) credits of dual enrollment or work-based learning, which may be satisfied by the student's successful completion of dual enrollment coursework, work-based learning experiences, on-the-job training, or other mentorships or structured educational experiences that allow the student to apply the student's knowledge and skills in a work environment to develop an understanding of workplace expectations.

For information regarding your school’s dual enrollment and work-based learning opportunities, please contact your school counselor and/or your WBL Coordinator.   Links to your school’s guidance office, as well as graduation requirements, can be found below:

 https://tphs.monroe.k12.tn.us/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1309026&type=d&pREC_ID=staff

https://www.monroe.k12.tn.us/apps/pages/studentresources

Who are the contact people related to this memo?

Principals

Russell Harris, Principal

Teresa Cook, Assistant Principal

Counselors

Amy Ferguson, School Counselor

CTE Staff with WBL Certifications

Shawn Yates, WBL Coordinator

Student Checklist to Prepare to Pursue the Industry 4.0 Distinction Option

• I have notified my grade-level principal and counselor that I intend to pursue this option.
• My parent/legal guardian has read the information sheet regarding this option, and I have their permission to pursue it (student and parent sign below).
• I have planned with my counselor to enroll in a work-based learning course and/or dual enrollment coursework in my junior and senior years.

I have contacted and am committed to meeting once per month, beginning in my junior year, with a work-based learning staff member (names by contact area provided below.)

• • • I will develop personal attributes required for success in the workplace;
    • I will apply for dual enrollment grants and other financial aid;
    • I will work with my counselor and WBL instructor to find an aligned combination of work-based learning and dual enrollment coursework;
    • I will prepare for and take ACT and/or other standardized assessments aligned to my career goals.