Scavenger Hunt Flashcards
What is Co-operative Education?
is a way to learn which takes advantage of resources in the community
consists of an in-school and out-of-school component
provides assistance in making career decisions
provides a network of professional references in the community
TRUE OR FALSE? even though it’s not fair, others may judge you on how you look, especially your first day on the job
true
TRUE OR FALSE? wearing perfume or cologne is okay as long as it smells nice
false
TRUE OR FALSE? you should observe how others at the workplace dress, and use that as a clue for appropriate dress for yourself
true
TRUE OR FALSE? no one can tell you how to dress on the job… it is your right to dress any way you please
false
TRUE OR FALSE? placement supervisors feel that your concern for your appearance reflects your attitude towards work
true
TRUE OR FALSE? being punctual for a job means you are ready to begin work at the time you have agreed to start, it is not the time you arrive
true
TRUE OR FALSE? a student must attend the in-school portion of the co-op program, or s/he cannot receive the credit
true
What is the minimum number of hours you must be in attendance per credit?
110 hours
How many valid absences can a student have before a letter is sent to the parent/student outlining the consequences?
4 unauthorized absences
What are the consequences of an unauthorized absence?
the student being put on probation
Outline the steps involved if you know ahead of time that you need to be away from the workplace.
advise the Co-op teacher and the placement supervisor of the expected absence well in advance
Prior to the day of the expected absence you should remind your supervisor and teacher that you will be away
Outline the steps involved if you have an unexpected absence.
Email and/or phone your placement supervisor at the start of the placement work day and give your reason for your absence;
Message your Co-op teacher before the school day begins and explain your reasons for your absence;
Have your parents/guardians email/phone the attendance office to notify them of your absence
What must students demonstrate before they go to their Co-op placement?
All students must demonstrate the understanding of the safety and guidelines at the workplace. While also taking responsibility and all employees have the right to identify the students’ behaviors is unsafe. Please seek clarification before undertaking a task if needed.
TRUE OR FALSE? If you don’t understand something, it’s better to guess so you don’t look like you didn’t understand
false