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LINDSEY HOPKINS
TECHNICAL COLLEGE
SCHOOL CATALOG
2020– 2021
N yce Daniel
Nyce Daniel, PrincipalLHTC School Catalog 2020 - 2021
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ADMINISTRATION ........................................................................................................................... V
VISION STATEMENT........................................................................................................................ V
MISSION STATEMENT..................................................................................................................... V
CORE VALUES ................................................................................................................................... V
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE .................................................................................................................. V
ACCREDITATIONS ……………………………………………………………………………… - 6 -
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD POLICY OF NON-DISCRIMINATION ………. - 6 -
GENERAL INFORMATION ......................................................................... - 8 -
HISTORY ........................................................................................................................................ - 8 -
FACILITIES .................................................................................................................................. - 9 -
PROGRAM OVERVIEW .............................................................................................................. - 9 -
OPEN-ENTRY/OPEN-EXIT PROGRAMS .................................................................................. - 9 -
DUAL ENROLLMENT ................................................................................................................. - 9 -
BOOKSTORE ................................................................................................................................. - 10 -
LOST AND FOUND ....................................................................................................................... - 10 -
CHILDCARE SERVICES .............................................................................................................. - 10 -
CAFETERIA ................................................................................................................................... - 10 -
MEDIA CENTER ........................................................................................................................... - 10 -
COPYRIGHT POLICY ................................................................................................................... - 10 -
CONSUMER INFORMATION ..................................................................................................... - 11-
TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT ........................................................................................................... - 11 -
SECURITY ...................................................................................................................................... - 11 -
STUDENT IDENTIFICATION ..................................................................................................... - 11 -
PARKING....................................................................................................................................... - 11 -
ACADEMIC YEAR........................................................................................................................ - 11 -
STUDENT SERVICES .............................................................................. - 12 -
ADMISSIONS ................................................................................................................................. - 12 -
DUAL ENROLLMENT ADMISSIONS ........................................................................................ - 12 -
COUNSELING ............................................................................................................................... - 13 -
SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES ............................................................... -13 -
STUDENT HEALTH ..................................................................................................................... - 13 -
ATTENDANCE POLICY ............................................................................................................... - 13 -
TRANSFER POLICY ..................................................................................................................... - 13 -
WITHDRAWAL POLICY .............................................................................................................. -13 -
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EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS FOR VETERANS ......................................................................... - 13 -
ATTENDANCE AGREEMENT FOR VETERANS .................................................................... - 14 -
VETERAN'S ATTENDANCE POLICY ........................................................................................ - 14 -
STANDARDS OF ACADEMIC PROGRESS FOR VA STUDENTS ........................................... - 14-
VETERAN'S CREDIT FOR PREVIOUS EDUCATION OR TRAINING ................................... - 14 -
FINANCIAL INFORMATION .................................................................... - 15 -
FINANCIAL AID .......................................................................................................................... - 15 -
GENERAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................ - 15 -
FINANCIAL AID STANDARDS OF ACADEMIC PROGRESS ............................................... - 15 -
TUITION/FEES ............................................................................................................................ - 18 -
TUITION/FEE WAIVERS ............................................................................................................ - 18 -
PRO-RATED FEES ...................................................................................................................... -18-
REFUND POLICY ........................................................................................................................ - 18 -
ACADEMIC POLICIES ............................................................................. - 19 -
GRADING SYSTEM ..................................................................................................................... - 19 -
UNSATISFACTORY PROGRESS ............................................................................................... - 19 -
PROBATION ................................................................................................................................. - 19 -
TEST OF ADULT BASIC EDUCATION (TABE) ...................................................................... - 19 -
APPLIED ACADEMICS FOR ADULT EDUCATION (AAAE) ................................................ - 20 -
LICENSURE PROGRAMS ........................................................................................................... - 20 -
STUDENTS’ RIGHTS ............................................................................... - 20 -
STUDENT RIGHT-TO-KNOW AND CAMPUS SECURITY ACT OF 1990 ............................ - 20 -
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES FOR STUDENTS ....................................................................... - 21 -
DISCRIMINATION, BULLYING, HARASSMENT: COMPLAINT PROCEDURES FOR
STUDENTS .................................................................................................................................... - 21 -
STUDENT RECORDS ................................................................................................................... - 21 -
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT ................................................................................. - 21 -
CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE ..................................................................................................... - 22 -
SMOKING....................................................................................................................................... - 22 -
APPROVED DRESS CODE .......................................................................................................... - 22 -
FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS & PRIVACY ACT (FERPA) ............................................. - 22 -
ADULT GENERAL EDUCATION (AGE) .................................................... - 23 -
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................. - 23 -
LENGTH OF COURSE ................................................................................................................. - 23 -
COST ............................................................................................................................................... - 23 -
ADULT BASIC EDUCATION (ABE) ........................................................................................... - 23 -
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ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (ESOL) ............................................. - 23 -
GENERAL EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (GED) ......................................... - 23 -
TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT FOR ADULT GENERAL EDUCATION (AGE) .......................... - 24 -
CAREER/TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS .................................... - 25 -
ARCHITECTURE AND CONSTRUCTION ................................................ - 26 -
AIR CONDITIONING, REFRIGERATION AND HEATING TECHNOLOGY ........................ - 26 -
HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR-CONDITIONING/REFRIGERATION………………….... -27-
ELECTRICITY ............................................................................................................................... -28 -
ARTS, A/V TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNICATION ................................... - 29 -
COMMERCIAL ART TECHNOLOGY ......................................................................................... - 29 -
FASHION TECHNOLOGY AND PRODUCTION SERVICES .................................................. - 30 -
EDUCATION AND TRAINING .......................................................................................... - 31 -
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION........................................................................................... - 31 -
HEALTH SCIENCE ................................................................................... - 32
DENTAL ASSISTING .................................................................................................................... - 32 -
PATIENT CARE ASSISTANT ...................................................................................................... - 33 -
PHLEBOTOMY ............................................................................................................................. - 34-
PRACTICAL NURSING ................................................................................................................ - 35 -
SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY ......................................................................................................... - 36 -
CENTRAL STERILE PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY………………………………………… - 37 -
HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM .................................................................. - 38 -
PROFESSIONAL CULINARY ARTS & HOSPITALITY ............................................................ - 38 -
NUTRITION AND DIETETIC CLERK ........................................................................................ - 39 -
DIETETIC MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION ................................................................... - 40 -
HUMAN SERVICES ................................................................................... - 41 -
FACIALS SPECIALTY .................................................................................................................. - 41 -
NAILS SPECIALTY ....................................................................................................................... - 42 -
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ................................................................. - 43 -
COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (CSIT) ................................. - 43 -
TRANSPORTATION, DISTRIBUTION AND LOGISTICS ............................. - 44-
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNOLOGY 1 ............................................................................. - 44 -
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNOLOGY 2 ............................................................................. - 45 -
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNOLOGY ................................................................................ - 46 -
MARINE SERVICE TECHNOLOGIES ...................................................................................... - 47-
MANUFACTURING……………………………………………………….……………… - 48-
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BIOMEDICAL EQUIPMENT REPAIR TECHNOLOGY……………………………………… - 48 -
FACULTY LISTING (FULL-TIME) .............................................................. - 49 -
FACULTY LISTING (PART-TIME) .............................................................. - 50 -
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LINDSEY HOPKINS PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
TECHNICAL COLLEGE
750 N. W. 20TH STREET Please accept my warmest welcome to
MIAMI, FLORIDA 33127 Lindsey Hopkins Technical College.
PHONE: (305) 324-6070 Functioning in a rich and diverse South
www.lindseyhopkins.edu Florida community, Lindsey Hopkins
Technical College sustains an accepting
environment which continues to maintain
ADMINISTRATION singularly impressive results.
Lindsey Hopkins Technical College was the
Ms. Nyce Daniel, Principal first career and technical education center
Mr. Jean Garry Florestal, Vice-Principal built in Miami-Dade County. It has a rich
Dr. Starsheema Greene, Assistant Principal history within the educational annals of the
Ms. Judy Rodriguez, Assistant Principal school district. It is governed by the School
Ms. Cristina Ugalde, Assistant Principal Board of Miami-Dade County through its
Ms. Tangela Morris, Business Manager Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho. Lindsey
Mr. Dennis Caldwell, Administrative Assistant III Hopkins Technical College reports to the
Office of Adult and Community
Education/District School Operations.
VISION STATEMENT
The school serves more than 10,000 students
Lindsey Hopkins Technical College will enrolled each year in English for Speakers of
be a showcase institution. Our Other Languages (ESOL), Adult General
administration, faculty and staff, united in Education, and Career/Technical Education
purpose, will provide our student body with programs. In addition, a dual enrollment
the most advanced career/technical and program provides technical and career
academic education. training for high school students enrolled at
ten local high schools.
MISSION STATEMENT As you browse through the catalog, you will
find that a broad range of programs answers
The mission of Lindsey Hopkins Technical the needs of the community in a very
College is to empower students to achieve supportive way. We appreciate your interest
their career goals and to develop their ultimate and hope to see you soon on our campus.
potential.
CORE VALUES Educationally yours,
We pursue high academic achievement for our
students and high performance standards from
our employees. We cultivate an environment
Nyce Daniel
that serves the whole student population and Nyce Daniel
concentrates on closing the achievement gap. Principal
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ACCREDITATIONS The Automotive Service Technology
Program is approved by the following:
Lindsey Hopkins
Technical College The National Automotive Technicians
is accredited by the Education Foundation, Inc.
Commission of the Council on (NATEF)
Occupational Education (COE)
101 Blue Seal Drive, S.E. Suite 101
Leesburg, VA 20175
Telephone: (703) 669-6650
Fax: (703) 669-6125
In order to review the documents describing
7840 Roswell Road the approval, accreditation, or licensure of
Building 300, Suite 325 this institution, provide a written request to
Atlanta, Georgia 30350 the principal.
Telephone: (800) 917-2081
Fax: (770) 396-3790 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
SCHOOL BOARD
The school is approved by the following: ANTI-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Headquarters & Executive Offices Florida adheres to a policy of
11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K nondiscrimination in employment and
Largo, FL 33778-1630 educational programs/activities and strives
Telephone: (727) 518-3202 affirmatively to provide equal opportunity
for all as required by:
The Health Science Programs
are approved by the following:
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 -
Practical Nursing prohibits discrimination on the basis of
Florida Board of Nursing race, color, religion, or national origin.
Department of Health Board of Nursing
4052 Bald Cypress Way Bin C-02 Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,
Tallahassee, FL 32399-3252 as amended - prohibits discrimination in
Telephone: (850) 245-4125
employment on the basis of race, color,
Fax: (850) 617-6460
religion, or national origin.
Dental Assisting – Commission on Dental
Accreditation (CODA) Title IX of the Education Amendments
American Dental Association of 1972 - prohibits discrimination on the
Commission on Dental Accreditation basis of gender.
211 East Chicago Avenue
Suite 1900 Age Discrimination in Employment Act
Chicago, Illinois 60611
of 1967 (ADEA) as amended - prohibits
Telephone: (312) 440-4653
discrimination on the basis of age with
respect to individuals who are at least 40.
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The Equal Pay Act of 1963 as amended - Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act
prohibits gender discrimination in payment of 2002 – no public school shall deny equal
of wages to women and men performing access to, or a fair opportunity for groups
substantially equal work in the same to meet on school premises or in school
establishment. facilities before or after school hours, or
discriminate against any group officially
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of affiliated with Boy Scouts of America or
1973 - prohibits discrimination against the any other youth or community group listed
disabled. in Title 36 (as a patriotic society).
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 Veterans are provided re-employment
(ADA) - prohibits discrimination against rights in accordance with P.L. 93-508
individuals with disabilities in employment, (Federal Law) and Section 295.07,
public service, public accommodations, and (Florida Statutes), which stipulates
telecommunications. categorical preferences for employment.
The Family and Medical Leave Act of
1993 (FMLA) - requires covered employers School Board Policies 1362, 3362, 4362,
to provide up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job - and 5517
protected leave to “eligible” employees for
certain family and medical reasons. Prohibit harassment and/or discrimination
against students, employees, or applicants
on the basis of sex, race, color, ethnic or
The Pregnancy Discrimination Act of national origin, religion, marital status, disa-
1978 - prohibits discrimination in bility, genetic information, age, political be-
employment on the basis of pregnancy, liefs, sexual orientation, gender, gender
childbirth, or related medical conditions. identification, social and family background,
linguistic preference, pregnancy, and any
other legally prohibited basis. Retaliation for
Florida Educational Equity Act (FEEA) - engaging in a protected activity is also pro-
prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, hibited.
gender, national origin, marital status, or Questions, complaints or requests for addi-
handicap against a student, or employee. tional information regarding discrimination
or harassment may be sent to: Executive
Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992 - secures Director, Civil Rights Compliance Office,
155 NE 15 Street, Suite P-104E, Miami,
for all individuals within the state freedom
Florida 33132; PH: 305-995-1580 or e-mail
for discrimination because of race, color, address:crc@dadeschools.net.
religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap,
or marital status.
Title II of the Genetic Information
Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) –
prohibits discrimination against employees
or applicants because of genetic
information.
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GENERAL INFORMATION Center. In 1968 it was designated as the
county’s first area vocational school. In
1983 the school was relocated to its present
HISTORY site, 750 Northwest 20th Street and offered
Hotel Front Desk Operation, including a
Lindsey Hopkins Technical College has hotel wing, as one of its career and technical
grown out of a philosophy of service to programs. The school affiliated with the
the educational, cultural and career needs Commission on Occupational Education
of the people of Miami-Dade County. Institutions of the Southern Association of
Founded in 1937 as Northside Tech- Colleges and Schools in the fall of 1970 and
was initially accredited in 1972.
nical School, the center was the first
technical school established in Miami, Since moving to its current site, Lindsey
Florida. During World War II the school, Hopkins Technical Education Center has
renamed the Miami Technical High had five principals. From 1969 to 1990, Dr.
School, was utilized by the United States John T. Coursey served as the school’s
military for war production training pro- principal. Dr. Coursey made key decisions
grams. related to the design of the building and
oversaw its construction and relocation to its
In 1936 Mr. Lindsey Hopkins, who made a
present site in 1983. Dr. Coursey initiated
fortune while in Atlanta, Georgia through
the quest for a multi-level parking garage.
Coca-Cola, moved to Miami. He bought an
unfinished fifteen-story boom-years hotel,
From 1990 to 1997, Mr. John Leyva served
The Roosevelt, for $38,000 across the street
as the school’s principal. During Mr.
from the Technical High School. Mr.
Leyva’s tenure, the hotel program was
Hopkins paid off all the claims to the hotel
closed and the hotel was remodeled and
and updated the outside of it before dying in
converted into much-needed classroom
1937. Seven years later the School Board of
space. Mr. Leyva was instrumental in
Dade County bought the hotel for $225,000
obtaining the funds and zoning needed to
and sold the existing technical school site
begin the construction process for Lindsey
for $50,000. Using $400,000 in federal
Hopkins’ parking garage.
money, the former hotel building was
remodeled. The technical school and the
From 1997 to 2004, Mr. James V. Parker
school board administrative offices were
served as the principal. During Mr. Parker’s
relocated to this building which was
term, the long-awaited construction of the
renamed the Lindsey Hopkins Building.
Lindsey Hopkins’ parking garage came to
fruition.
Shortly after World War II ended, the school
had its first open house as the Miami From August 2004 to August, 2010, Rosa D.
Technical High School with an initial Borgen, Ph.D. served as Lindsey Hopkins
enrollment of 400 students. Dr. James T. Technical Education Center principal. She
Wilson, Miami-Dade County’s fully embraced Lindsey Hopkins’
Superintendent of Schools at the time, stated commitment to the community it serves
in the Skyscraper, the school’s 1950 through the business partners on EESAC.
yearbook that he wanted to “develop not
only a technical high school, but also a As of August, 2010, Ms. Nyce Daniel has
comprehensive vocational program enthusiastically taken hold of the reigns as
commensurate with the needs of this the school’s principal. She feels fortunate to
community.” Soon thereafter the school was work with a dedicated team of professionals
renamed the Lindsey Hopkins Education in order to continue to carry out Lindsey
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clusters: Architecture and Construction,
Hopkins’ mission “to empower students to
Arts, A/V Technology and Communications,
achieve their career goals and to develop
Education and Training, Health Science,
their ultimate potential”. Ms. Daniel
Hospitality and Tourism, Human Services,
facilitates dynamic educational program so
Information Technology, Transportation,
that each student is a prepared, resilient,
Distribution and Logistics. The Adult
skillful and committed individual in the
General Education (AGE) curriculum covers
competitive global society.
English for Speakers of Other Languages
(ESOL), Adult Basic Education (ABE) and
General Educational Development (GED)
test preparation to obtain a high school
diploma and basic skills remediation.
Guidance counselors assist all students. Case
managers work on introducing new students
FACILITIES to career pathways, providing support, and
following-up to ensure their progress.
Lindsey Hopkins Technical College is a full-
service career/technical school that offers OPEN-ENTRY/OPEN-EXIT
adults applied technology and academic PROGRAMS
programs on a full-time and/or a part-time
basis at the main campus and at a number of
Many programs are open-entry/open-exit,
post-secondary auxiliary instructional sites
which means that students may enroll at any
including Miami-Dade County Department of
time during the trimester. Some programs
Corrections and Rehabilitation, Miami
particularly in the health science area,
Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually
require a specific entry date and may have
Impaired, Miami Rescue Mission, Miami-
an enrollment waiting list. Prospective
Dade County Public Schools’ Department of
students are encouraged to check with a
Plant Operations, Notre Dame D’Haiti
counselor, and/or instructor to determine
Catholic Church, Lotus House, and Braman
the specific admission requirements of their
Automotive Training Center. Furthermore,
program of interest.
the school partners with Community Smiles,
a non-profit dental clinic which annually
serves about 7,400 patients based on financial
need. On a rotating basis more than 110 DUAL ENROLLMENT
dentists volunteer their expertise to help in
this multi-cultural community uninsured The Dual Enrollment Program at Lindsey
patients which need dental care. Hopkins Technical College was
instituted in 2002 to provide career/technical
The 380,000 square foot campus houses a training for 11th and 12th grade students in
staff of almost 200: administrators,
the following high schools:
counselors, teachers, clerks,
• North Miami Beach Senior High School
paraprofessionals, security and custodians.
The school operates Monday through • North Miami Senior High School
Thursday from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM and • Miami Senior High School
Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. • Miami Jackson Senior High School
• Westland-Hialeah Senior High School
PROGRAM OVERVIEW Admission is by application only. Students
are selected on an individual basis after a
Career/technical post-secondary certificate review of academic records and a personal
programs are offered in eight different career interview. Requirements for admission
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include a minimum GPA of 2.0, excellent Evening baby-sitting services are also avail-
attendance and conduct records, motivation able.
to pursue a career in a specific field and
recommendations by teachers and counselors. CAFETERIA
The students are eligible for free
The cafeteria is located in Building F.
transportation from their home schools to
Breakfast is served Tuesday through
Lindsey Hopkins Technical College for two
Thursday from 7:30 AM. to 9:00 AM., and
class blocks in the morning and are returned
lunch Tuesday to Thursday from 11:00 AM
to their home schools by school bus for the
to 12:00 PM. Vending machines are
remainder of the day. High school credits and
conveniently located throughout the campus.
Occupational Completion Points (OCPs) are
awarded upon completion of any of the
following courses: MEDIA CENTER
• Automotive Service Technology
• Commercial Art Technology The media center is located in Room F-211.
• Professional Culinary Arts and The hours of operation are Monday to
Hospitality Thursday from 7:45 AM to 9:30 PM and
• Computer Systems Technology Fridays from 7:45 AM to 4:00 PM. It al-
• Early Childhood Education lows students to research academic subjects,
• Fashion Design to access information on current events and
to obtain visual/ancillary materials for
BOOKSTORE school projects. Students using computers
with internet access must adhere to the Mi-
ami-Dade County Public Schools’ Accepta-
A currently enrolled student may purchase ble Use Policy for Internet Use according to
books and supplies in the bookstore. Valid Miami-Dade County School Board Policy
student identification (ID) badge is required #2531 regarding copyright laws and fair use
to make purchases. The bookstore is located guidelines.
in Room C-108. Hours of operation are Mon-
day to Friday, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM and
Monday to Thursday, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
COPYRIGHT POLICY
LOST AND FOUND LHTC adheres to Miami-Dade County
School Board Policy “2531 - Copyrighted
Works” in compliance with copyright laws
Articles that are found are taken to the and fair use guidelines.
security office in Room C-104. Students are Students are reminded that a copyright is
required to provide some form of the legal protection of intellectual property,
identification when making any claim. in whatever medium, that is provided for by
the laws of the United States to the owners
of copyright. Types of works that are
CHILDCARE SERVICES covered by copyright law include, but are
not limited to, literary, dramatic, musical,
artistic, pictorial, graphic, film and multi-
Childcare services are offered for staff and media works. Many people understand that
students with children age 18 months to 5 printed works such as books and magazine
years. For application or eligibility infor- articles are covered by copyright laws but
mation, contact the child-care center office in they are not aware that the protection
Room D-119, or at 305-324-6070 ext. 8010 extends to software, digital works, and
Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. unpublished works and it covers all forms of
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a work, including its digital transmission and
subsequent use. Any unauthorized
distribution of copyrighted material, PARKING
including unauthorized peer-to-peer file
sharing, is subject to civil and criminal
Parking is permitted in the parking garage in
liabilities. For more information regarding
designated area. Students should make cer-
copyright expectations and penalties please
tain that their vehicles are parked properly
visit the U. S. Copyright Office website at:
as not to block the exit, other vehicles,
www.copyright.gov
driveways, gates or areas designed for hand-
icap persons. All vehicles MUST be parked
with tag visible. The school shall not be re-
CONSUMER INFORMATION sponsible for vandalism or damage to vehi-
Lindsey Hopkins Technical College’s cles parked on school property.
website address to access Consumer
Information is: 2020- 2021
www.lindseyhopkins.edu SCHOOL CALENDAR
A paper copy of the school’s Consumer ADULT/VOCATIONAL EDUCATION
Information is available upon written request
to the principal. 2020 – 2021 (1) Fall Trimester
August 24, 2020 Class Begin
September 7, 2020 Holiday
TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT September 28, 2020 Teacher Planning Day
October 23, 2020 Teacher Planning Day
November 3, 2020 Teacher Planning Day
There are various computer laboratories that November 11, 2020 Holiday
facilitate learning. They are stationed in November 25, 2020 Teacher Planning Day
English for Speakers of Other Languages November 26, 2020 Holiday
(ESOL) classrooms, Adult General Education November 27, 2020 Recess
(AGE) classrooms, health science December 18, 2020 Class Ends
classrooms, and the library media center. December 24, 2020 to
January 1, 2021 Winter Break-Recess
SECURITY
2020 – 2021 (2) Winter Trimester
January 4, 2021 Class Begin
Lindsey Hopkins Technical College has a
January 18, 2021 Holiday
security plan detailing procedures to follow
January 22, 2021 Teacher Planning Day
in the event of both internal and external
February 15, 2021 Holiday
emergencies. Both security lockdowns and
March 26, 2021 Teacher Planning Day
fire drills are held periodically throughout the
March 29, 2021 to
year, as per school district mandates.
April 2, 2021 Spring Break-Recess
April 9, 2020 Class Ends
STUDENT IDENTIFICATION 2020 – 2021 (3) Summer Trimester
April 12, 2021 Class Begins
A valid Lindsey Hopkins Technical College May 31, 2021 Holiday
Identification Badge (ID) must be worn visi- June 10, 2021 Teacher Planning Day
bly at all time by all students. Student ID July 2, 2021 Teacher Planning Day
badges are obtained by paying a $5.00 fee at July 5, 2021 Holiday
the time of registration. A replacement ID August 3, 2021 Class Ends
badge is $5.00 and may be obtained in the August 4, 2021 Teacher Planning Day
registration office.
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The adult academic year is divided into three Prospective students may register directly
trimesters of approximately 16 weeks. The for many courses that do not have pre-
first trimester usually begins in August and entrance requirements by completing regis-
ends in December. The second trimester usu- tration and paying a small registration fee
ally begins in January and ends in April. The plus career/technical tuition, if required. For
third trimester usually begins the middle of certain adult career/technical programs, pri-
April and ends in August. marily in the field of health sciences, pro-
spective students must meet with a counse-
lor prior to enrollment because of additional
admissions requirements including proof of
STUDENT SERVICES high school or GED transcripts, minimum
scores on an entrance test and orientation
sessions. If counseling and/or testing indi-
cate that students do not qualify for the orig-
inal program choice, then an alternate pro-
ADMISSIONS gram or remediation is recommended. Stu-
dents enrolling in adult education programs
Any person 16 years of age or older, official- are required to take a basic skills test for
ly withdrawn from the K-12 program in Mi- placement prior to registration to determine
ami-Dade County Public Schools, may enroll the appropriate level of study.
in the programs offered. For the Automotive
Service Technology 1 and Automotive Ser- DUAL ENROLLMENT ADMISSIONS
vice Technology 2, offered at Braman Auto-
motive Training Center, a person must be During the second high school semester of
between the ages of 17 to 25 years. Any indi- each school year, the dual enrollment
vidual with special needs applying for admis- facilitator visits the participating high
sion will be referred to Vocational Rehabili- schools for recruitment purposes. The dual
tation or other appropriate agencies which enrollment facilitator interviews the
will work closely with the school in deter- applicants, and the high school counselors
mining when the individual is ready to be and teachers are consulted for the purpose of
accepted for admission to the adult program. determining whether or not the student
possesses adequate academic skills for the
Career/technical students who wish to enter selected courses. If the course work appears
programs of 450 clock hours of instruction or to be academically too demanding, the
more must complete a basic skills examina- student is encouraged to select a more
tion within the first six (6) calendar weeks appropriate program. A student may be
after admission into the program, even if they accepted without conditions, accepted on a
hold a high school diploma. Exceptions from probationary basis, or encouraged to
the basic skills testing requirements include improve deficiencies and reapply in the
students possessing an associate of applied following school year. The courses offered
science or arts, baccalaureate graduate-level are carefully screened and monitored by the
degree; students who have passed or are ex- dual enrollment facilitator to ensure
empt from the college level communication appropriate academic and occupational
and computation examination; and/or stu- content. The high school students are
dents who are exempt from the college entry- expected to fulfill the same requirements as
level examination. Students with disabilities adult students in order to earn occupational
may request testing accommodations, if they completion points (OCPs) available in each
provide written documentation verifying their program.
disability.
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COUNSELING the class. Excessive absences that interfere
with academic progress may be grounds for
disciplinary action.
Lindsey Hopkins Technical College offers a
comprehensive Student Services program to Attendance policies for veterans receiving
all students through individual, small and benefits for attending school are covered in
large group counseling to address person- a brochure distributed to each veteran upon
al/social, educational and career needs of all enrollment in school. These brochures are
students. Counselors are available Monday available in the registration office and may
through Thursday from 7:50 AM to 9:00 PM be obtained upon request.
and on Friday from 7:50 AM to 3:10 PM in
Room C-109.
TRANSFER POLICY
SERVICES FOR STUDENTS
Students may transfer from one program to
WITH DISABILITIES
another program within the institution or
from other institutions by obtaining the
The student services program offers services
recommendation of counselors and
for students with special needs. Students
instructors. Transferring students are
must see a guidance counselor for more in-
assessed by instructors to determine the
formation about available programs and ser-
highest achieved competency in order to
vices in Room C109.
assist them in continuing their education at
the appropriate level. Students beyond the
STUDENT HEALTH compulsory school age and currently
enrolled as full-time secondary students
Lindsey Hopkins Technical College has no must follow Miami-Dade County Public
facilities or personnel to render medical Schools’ transfer policy to transfer to a
assistance of any type. If a student has a career/technical post-secondary school.
medical problem that might result in an
emergency situation, the student should
inform the instructor of the condition when WITHDRAWAL POLICY
initially entering the class. If a student
emergency occurs, school officials will call Withdrawal of students occurs upon the
fire rescue, which personnel will make the sixth consecutive absence for adult general
decision as to the need for an ambulance. If education classes and career/technical
an ambulance is dispatched, the student classes. Students who fail to report to class
requiring medical attention is responsible for during their first three (3) days of their
payment. initial registration will be withdrawn as a
no-show. Students may also officially
withdraw by notifying the registrar located
ATTENDANCE POLICY in the Registration office in Room C-106.
All students are expected to attend class regu- EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS FOR
larly. Attendance is maintained by the teacher VETERAN’S AFFAIRS (VA)
on a daily basis through the electronic grade
book. Students who fail to report to class dur- Lindsey Hopkins Technical College has
ing their first three (3) days of their initial been approved by the Florida Department of
registration will be withdrawn as a no-show. Veteran’s Affairs (VA) to provide
All students who accumulate six (6) consecu- educational benefits to eligible veterans.
tive absences are dropped automatically from Veterans may obtain assistance or
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information concerning matters dealing with A VA student terminated from VA
benefits for veterans from the registrar educational benefits due to unsatisfactory
located in Room C-106. All veterans will be progress may petition the school to be
advised whether or not their program of study recertified after attaining a CGPA of 3.0.
has been approved by the Department of
Veteran’s Affairs. Veterans are permitted to VETERAN’S CREDIT FOR
receive educational benefits only for the
PREVIOUS EDUCATION
length of time approved for the course.
OR TRAINING
VETERAN’S ATTENDANCE POLICY Students must report all education and
training. The school must evaluate and
Early departures, class cuts, tardies, etc., for grant credit, if appropriate, with the training
any portion of a class period will be counted time shortened, the tuition reduced
as unearned hours. proportionately, and the VA and student
notified.
Students exceeding 20% total absences in a
calendar month will be terminated from their Title 38 US Code § 3679
VA benefits for unsatisfactory attendance.
In order to show that the cause of In accordance with Title 38 US Code § 3679
unsatisfactory attendance has been removed, subsection (e), this school adopts the
students must show good attendance (as following additional provisions for any
defined) for one calendar month after being students using U.S. Department of Veterans
terminated for unsatisfactory attendance. Affairs (VA) Post 9/11 G.I. Bill® (Ch. 33)
After such time, the student may be or Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment
recertified for VA education benefits. (Ch. 31) benefits, while payment to the
institution is pending from the VA. This
The student’s attendance record will be school will not:
retained in the veteran’s file for USDVA and
SAA audit purposes. •Prevent the student’s enrollment;
•Assess a late penalty fee to the student;
•Require the student to secure alternative or
additional funding;
STANDARDS OF ACADEMIC •Deny the student access to any resources
PROGRESS FOR VETERAN’S (access to classes, libraries, or other
AFFAIR STUDENTS institutional facilities) available to other
students who have satisfied their tuition and
Students receiving VA educational benefits fee bills to the institution.
must maintain a minimum cumulative grade However, to qualify for this provision, such
point average (CGPA) of 3.0 each trimester. students will be required to:
Provide the enrolling institution with a copy
A VA student whose CGPA falls below 3.0 of his/her VA Certification of Eligibility
grade point average at the end of any (COE) - A “certificate of eligibility” can
trimester will be placed on academic also include a “Statement of Benefits”
probation for a maximum of two consecutive obtained from the U.S. Department of
terms of enrollment. If the VA student’s Veterans Affairs’ (VA) website; eBenefits;
CGPA is still below 3.0 at the end of the or a VAF 28-1905 form, for chapter 31
second consecutive term of probation, the authorization purposes.
student’s VA educational benefits will be
terminated.
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Additional criteria to qualify for this Students enrolled in programs of less
provision are also required for such students than 600 hours may be eligible for
and listed below: district financial aid and FSAG.
‘No Other Requirements Other Than COE 3. Make satisfactory progress in academics
Submission’ and attendance.
4. Not be in default or owe a refund for
any aid previously received.
6. Sign a statement certifying non-
FINANCIAL INFORMATION participation in any drug related activity.
7. Register with the United States Selective
Service, if required by federal law.
FINANCIAL AID
FINANCIAL AID STANDARDS
Students enrolled in career/technical classes OF ACADEMIC PROGRESS
are encouraged to complete the Free
Application for Federal Student Aid,
(FAFSA) for the current year. The federal Career/technical centers of Miami-Dade
school code for LHTC is 005586, and the County Public Schools in conjunction with
application can be accessed at federal regulations have established the
www.fafsa.ed.gov. Students are required to following standards of academic progress,
complete a new FAFSA for each academic which must be met to continue receiving
year. For students to be eligible for federal financial assistance. These standards
financial aid, such as the Pell Grant, they become effective when the student starts the
must be enrolled in a career/technical program, not when the student applies for
program of 600 or more clock hours of financial aid. For returning students the
instruction. To be eligible for Florida standards start the first day of class in the
Student Assistance Grant (FSAG-CE), next trimester.
students must be enrolled in a
career/technical program of 450 or more A. To make satisfactory progress a
clock hours. District Financial Aid (DFAP) student must meet the following:
and Fee Waiver programs are also available
on a limited basis. Eligibility for these The Satisfactory Academic Progress
funding sources requires completing the form must be utilized by the Financial
FAFSA application. Pell Grant recipients Aid Officers in order to document and
may receive textbooks as part of the award. monitor students’ progress at the
Students must maintain a Satisfactory completion of each payment period.
Academic Performance (SAP) in order to The Satisfactory Academic Progress
maintain all financial aid. Financial Report form (FM 5431) is completed by
assistance is available in room D-106. the career/technical teachers and
returned to the Financial Aid Officers.
The student’s current grades derived
GENERAL ELIGIBILITY
from class/shop work assessment appear
REQUIREMENTS in the electronic gradebook and the
district’s Vocational Tracking System.
In order to participate in the Pell Grant The school’s Registrar will confirm that
financial aid program, a student must comply the students have completed the
with the following eligibility requirements: scheduled number of hours enrolled.
1. Hold United States citizenship or United
States permanent resident status. The Satisfactory Academic Progress
2. Be enrolled in a certificate program of at criteria that are expected from all
least 600 clock hours of instruction. students are as follows:
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the Financial Aid Officer and the
➢ Satisfactorily attain a minimum grade student will then be placed on
of “C” or better or GPA of 2.0 and “Financial Aid Probation” status for one
above payment period. Reinstatement of a
➢ Satisfactorily complete outcomes student’s financial aid after an appeal is
within 150% of the length of the denied can only be attained if the
program. student attends a trimester without
➢ Successfully complete 67% of the financial assistance and achieves
maximum scheduled hours for which Satisfactory Academic Progress for that
the student is enrolled payment period. Students will be
entitled to one (1) appeal’s hearing
If a student fails to make Satisfactory during the entire length of their
Academic Progress as reflected on their program.
Satisfactory Academic Progress
Report form, a meeting will be held with The Financial Aid Officers and teachers
the student and the Financial Aid Officer. will work together to closely monitor a
The student will be placed on student’s progress while on “Financial
“Financial Aid Warning” for one Aid Probation” and should the student
payment period. The Financial Aid regain Satisfactory Academic Progress
Officer will closely monitor the student’s during the next evaluation, they will be
progress; and if the student regains considered as being in academic
Satisfactory Academic Progress while compliance and their eligibility will be
they are on “Financial Aid Warning”, reinstated. If a student does not make
they will be considered as being in Satisfactory Academic Progress while
academic compliance. on “Financial Aid Warning” or
If the student fails to achieve Satisfactory “Financial Aid Probation”, a meeting
Academic Progress, while on “Financial will be held with the student and the
Aid Warning”, they will be notified of Financial Aid Officer and the student
the cancellation of their financial aid will be informed that they will not be
award. They will have the opportunity to eligible for the payment period
appeal such action and can submit a following their “unsatisfactory”
Financial Aid Student Appeals form (FM academic progress report. Students will
6863) obtained from the Financial Aid be financially responsible for their
Officer in order to request an appeal. All academic expenses until they have
requests for appeal will be heard by the successfully reestablished Satisfactory
school’s Financial Aid Appeals Academic Progress.
Committee which will be comprised of
an administrator, financial aid officer, Students who exceed their maximum
and counselor. The committee shall hours of eligibility will be considered as
convene as needed and will carefully not making Satisfactory Academic
review all information and Progress and will no longer be eligible
documentation related to the student’s for financial aid. Financial Aid Officers
appeal. The committee will render a will be able to effectively monitor all
written decision to the student within 48 students’ hours and academic grades in
hours of the appeal hearing using the order to make the necessary Satisfactory
Student Appeals form (FM 6863). The Academic Progress determinations.
decisions of the Financial Aid Appeals
Committee are final. Students are considered as ineligible
when it becomes mathematically
If the student’s appeal is approved, a impossible for them to complete the
meeting will be held with the student and program within 150% of the length of
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the program. appeal should be in writing and include
the following documents:
Students who transfer will have their
hours and grades earned at the previous 1. A letter by the student describing
school counted towards their Satisfactory mitigating circumstances.
Academic Progress. 2. A physician’s note and/or medical
records, if the appeal is based on a
Any student who has received an medical reason.
Incomplete (“I”) in a course or has 3. Any additional documents.
recycled hours or grades, will have these
hours and grades counted towards their The decision of the appeal committee is
Satisfactory Academic Progress. final. A student will receive written
notification of the decision. After an
If a student withdraws, their existing appeal is denied, reinstatement is
hours and grades upon re-entering will be possible if a student attends one
counted towards their Satisfactory trimester without financial assistance
Academic Progress. and maintains satisfactory progress for
that trimester. A student may be granted
only one appeal during the entire
B. The number of trimesters a student program of study.
will be eligible to receive Pell Grant
will be limited by the number of hours D. Verification
required to complete the program.
Federal regulations require that the
Length of Maximum Trimesters
school validates income and other
Program (Hrs.) of Eligibility
information reported on the Pell Grant
600 3 Student Aid Report (SAR) with the
750 3 parent’s/student’s IRS Transcript and
900 4 attached schedules. When discrepancies
1080 5 occur, the corrected SAR must be
1200 5 resubmitted to the federal processor.
1440 6 The financial aid office reserves the
1550 7 right to require other documentation
1800 8 when deemed necessary before the
student becomes eligible for a Pell
If a student exceeds the maximum Grant.
trimesters of eligibility as defined in the
above chart, the student will be considered
as not making satisfactory progress and
will no longer be eligible for Pell Grant E. Pell Grant Disbursements
financial aid. Additionally, a student is
allowed to transfer programs once. A Pell Grant aid will be disbursed each
student will lose financial aid eligibility if trimester based on the number of hours
he transfers more than allowed. students complete in a trimester. After
seven consecutive days of attendance, if
C. Appeals Concerning Unsatisfactory necessary, students may request to
Progress receive a book voucher. Students who
do not complete all of their hours within
If notified that financial aid is cancelled, the enrollment period will not be
the student may appeal such action. The eligible for a disbursement. Subsequent
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payments are contingent upon the Test Fee (AGE Only)……………$5.00
students maintaining satisfactory
academic progress. Students can only When student fees are paid by credit card,
receive Pell Grants for a maximum of six the name and address of the registering stu-
years. dent must match the credit card information.
General Disbursement Times for Pell Grant Other Fees/Costs
Recipients Other fees/costs such as laboratory,
textbooks, tools and uniforms vary
Disbursement Clock Hours Disbursement Academic according to the program. A fee is charged
Needed Amount Year for duplicate transcripts and certificates.
1 150 25% 1st
TUITION FEE WAIVERS
271 &
2 re-enrolled for 25% 1st
next trimester Tuition fee waivers may be granted to
600 & financially needy students. A FAFSA
3 re-enrolled for 25% 1st
next trimester
application must be on file. In order to
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4 re-enrolled for 25% 1st aid from any other source. A fee waiver
next trimester application must be submitted each
trimester. In addition, the applicant must
5 1050 25% 2nd
provide documentation verifying financial
1171 & need.
6 re-enrolled for 25% 2nd
next trimester
1500 &
7 re-enrolled for 25% 2nd REFUND POLICY
next trimester
8 1620 25% 2nd The refund policy of M-DCPS postsec-
ondary educational centers follows this
schedule:
TUITION FEES • Within 5 days of the beginning of
the class start date or registration
Each trimester, tuition and fees are collected date, whichever is later.
at the time of registration for classes. The (No show) – 100%
State of Florida determines the range of tui-
tion per contact hour. Current fees are listed
in the Class Schedule and are subject to • AGE fees, ID fees and lab fees
change without notice. are non- refundable.
• Cash payments are refunded by
Career/Technical Program: internal funds checks. Credit
Resident (In-State)… $ 2.56/hour
Card refunds will only be applied
Non-Resident (Out-Of-State)…. 10.25/hour
Application fee……………… $ 15.00 to the credit card used for pay-
Student IDs……………… $5.00 ment.
Adult General Education: • Visit our web page for the full re-
Resident (In-State)………. $30.00 fund policy.
Non-Resident (Out-of-State)…...$30.00
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