High School Programs

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High School Student Opportunities 

Marchman Technical College offers ten Career Certificate Programs for high school students. For more information, check out the programs at Marchman Technical College.  Patient Care Technician, Early Childhood Education – APPR, Early Childhood Education – 600 hours, and Applied Cybersecurity are adult only programs.  

  • Air-Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Technology
  • Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair
  • Computer Systems & Information Technology
  • Commercial Arts
  • Cosmetology
  • Digital Cinema Production
  • Electricity
  • Outboard Marine Service Technology
  • Professional Culinary Arts & Hospitality
  • Welding Technology

 

Application Process

Prospective students will complete a School Choice application to Wendell Krinn Technical High School in order to attend a Career Certificate program at Marchman Technical College.  Applications will be reviewed and acceptance is contingent upon seat availability and academic, attendance and discipline records.  Accepted students attend Wendell Krinn Technical High School for their academic courses and are co-enrolled at Marchman Technical College for their technical training.

 

The MTC High School Experience

Marchman Technical College provides students a unique hands-on learning experience.  Students learn content standards and employability skills to help them become college, career and life ready.  Our classrooms and labs simulate real-world learning experiences.  9th and 10th grade students are enrolled in one period of coursework and engage in introductory technical skills.  11th and 12th grade students are enrolled in three periods of coursework which allows more time for intensive hands-on learning.

 

Career Dual Enrollment

Fred K. Marchman Technical College offers Career Dual Enrollment college courses to 11th and 12th grade high school students, either enrolled at Wendell Krinn Technical High School or Home School.  Career Dual Enrollment courses provide rigorous coursework, preparing students for college, career, and life, while accelerating educational opportunities. 

The following Career Certificate Programs are considered Career Dual Enrollment courses:

  • Commercial Arts
  • Computer Systems & Information Technology
  • Digital Cinema Production
  • Electricity
  • Professional Culinary Arts & Hospitality
  • Welding Technology

Career Dual Enrollment students will attend their Career Certificate Program for three periods a day and earn three grades as well.   Students will have the same expectations as the adult students in maintaining a 2.0 or higher GPA, maintaining a 90% attendance rate, and demonstrating a high level of employability skills.  Students must also maintain on-track status for high school graduation.  Failure to maintain 90% attendance can affect students’ financial aid eligibility as an adult student at MTC.

Students who earn the required amount of program clock hours and who meet satisfactory academic performance to successfully complete Career Dual Enrollment courses can earn elective credits toward high school graduation requirements, Industry Certifications, and a Certificate of Completion in their Career Certificate Program.  Some programs may be completed as a high school student; others may require students to apply as an adult after graduation to complete the program hours. 

Career Dual Enrollment students will save money with free tuition and textbooks as well as save time toward their adult programs if they need to return to complete their training. Earned clock hours may also transfer as credit hours to state colleges depending on the institution.

Home Education and Private School Students 

Students enrolled in Home Education and those attending private schools may apply for Dual Enrollment programs as 11th and 12th grade students. The Career Certificate Program Application for Home Education Students opens annually. 11th and 12th grade students are enrolled in three periods of coursework which allows more time for intensive hands-on learning.   

Step 1: Application (For Home Education and Private School Students)

http://mtec.pasco.k12.fl.us/mform/view.php?id=58700

Step 2 (Home Education Students ONLY): New Student Online Registration

https://www.pasco.k12.fl.us/news/page/new-student-online-registration

Step 3 (Home Education Students ONLY): Important Documents http://mtec.pasco.k12.fl.us/mform/view.php?id=121939

 

Industry Certifications

High school students will have the opportunity to earn Industry Certifications in each program. Industry Certifications are credentials recognized by businesses and industries measuring mastery in knowledge, competencies, and skills.

 

Technical Program Fees for High School Students

Please be advised that all fee statements are updated each calendar year.  A copy of fees along with a welcome letter are mailed each summer. 

If you are applying for the 2023-24 school year, you can use these fee statements for planning purposes.  An official fee statement will be mailed to you during the summer of 2023.

 

Accessibility Services

Pasco County Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex/gender, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, age or genetic information in its educational programs, services or activities, or in its hiring and employment practices. The District also provides equal access to its facilities to the Boy Scouts and other patriotic youth groups, as required by the Boys Scouts of America Equal Access Act.  Questions, complaints, or requests for additional information regarding discrimination or harassment may be sent to:
 
Sheila Blue, Equity Manager/Title IX Coordinator
7227 Land O’ Lakes Blvd.
Land O’ Lakes, FL 34638
813-794-2679
813-794-2119 FAX
sblue@pasco.k12.fl.us

 

As such, it is the policy of the District to provide reasonable substitutions for any person enrolled in a post-secondary vocational programs who is hearing impaired, visually impaired, dyslexic or who has a specific learning disability where failure to meet the requirements is related to the disability. In order to receive disability accommodations or substitution, qualifying students must provide documentation that clearly shows evidence of a disability to the Special Populations Coordinator for individual consideration. The Teacher of Varying Exceptionalities, Marlene Weinert can be reached at 727 774-1731.

Important Links

Contact

Nicole Graziano, School Counselor

727-774-1718

ngrazian@pasco.k12.fl.us

 

Jen Warren, Graduation Coach 

727-774-1816

jcurtrig@pasco.k12.fl.us

 

Marlene Weinert, Accessibility Services Coordinator 

727-774-1731

mweinert@pasco.k12.fl.us