- What does MOD stand for?
- What is the MOD?
- How is the MOD curriculum different from general education?
- What are the graduation requirements for MOD?
- How do you teach job skills in the classroom?
- Is the MOD the same as Co-op?
- What is Fast Tracking?
- How do I get on the Fast Track?
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What does MOD stand for?
MOD stands for Mississippi Occupational Diploma.
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What is the MOD?
The MOD curriculum allows students with an IEP to graduate with another
diploma option besides a certificate. The curriculum for the MOD is geared
towards preparing the student to became a contributing member of both the
work force and society.
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How is the MOD curriculum different from general education?
The Mississippi Occupational Diploma is set up much like the general high
school curriculum in that there are four core courses a student must take.
Each year an MOD student must take a Job Skills Math class, an Employment
English class, a Life Skills Science class, and a Career Prep class.
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What are the graduation requirements for MOD?
In order to graduate with the Mississippi Occupational Diploma a student
must
have completed one of the following options:
1)Passed each level of the core courses AND completed 540 PAID work hours in
the senior year/fourth level.
OR
2)Passed each level of the core courses AND completed 2 years of Vocational
training at the Career Complex by their senior year/fourth year.
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How do you teach job skills in the classroom?
Our students are not only taught in the classroom but in the school and
community as well. We require a minimum of 30 school- based job shadow
hours
during the sophomore year. During the junior year a minumum of 30 community-
based job shadowing hours is required. Job shadowing allows the students an
opportunity to get hands on work related experience and the benefits of
classroom instruction.
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Is the MOD the same as Co-op?
No, the MOD is closer to the General Education Curriculum. While we do
require our students to work as part of this option, it is not the same.
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What is Fast Tracking?
Fast Tracking is an option available through the flexibility of the MOD
program. It allows the students to catch up to their graduating class by
simplifying the MOD curriculum.
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How do I get on the Fast Track?
Students must demonstrate responsible behavior, self-management skills,
personal drive, AND must meet the requirements for the MOD. Behavior, work
history, and ethic will all be taken into account before any decisions are
made.
