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Another year is underway and things are moving right along at CAVC. This year we
are offering twelve different programs to students from four school districts. The
Automotive Repair program is running at full capacity, closely followed by Auto
Body Repair program. Since the installation of the new paint booth last year, num-
bers have climbed steadily. The Clinical Health Occupations program has two sec-
tions and is slated to start their clinical experiences at Rosewood Nursing Home in
October. Electronics and Criminal Justice are both offered during one session and
like the other programs have continued to draw students from multiple districts.
Precision Machining continues to produce top notch students who have earned in-
credible honors at national competitions. PLTW Engineering has increased sections
again this year as well as adding Aerospace Engineering to the course list. Building
Trades added a second year of curriculum this year and is working on plans to break
ground on a new house in the next month. Welding, as usual, is offered both ses-
sions and continues to integrate the latest technology. Web and Graphic Design has
returned this year with a group of exceptional students who have already demon-
strated incredible ability and creativity. Food Service is working to integrate the new
healthy eating regulations while still preparing some amazing dishes. Finally, Early
Childhood Education continues to provide a preschool to local families as a learning
platform to teach high school students about not only growth and development but
also the educational process behind teaching young children. As you can see, we are
continually working to meet the diverse needs of all students while maintaining the
highest standards and meeting business and industry expectations. Tours are always
available, just contact the CAVC office.
CAVC Enrollment Looks Good!
September 26 - Army Day at Gateway
Racetrack (Content for all Industrial Arts
Programs)
September 30CHS Blood Drive
October 3 - Manufacturing Day @ SWIC
October 10ISU Technology Day
October 17th and 18thPOE/AE Field
Trip to Chicago for Field Museum, Argonne National Laboratory
October 21IED Field Trip to Science Center
October 22 - Parent Night focused on Careers
October 30 & 31 - Parent Teacher Conferences
November 21 & 24Metals Field Trips to US Steel
November 21Lincoln Tech will be talking to the Industrial Arts Classes

CAVC Preschool Openings
AVC Preschool has openings for children ages 3-5-years-old. For more than 20 years, the AVC Preschool has been help-
ing children prepare for Kindergarten in the unique preschool setting. While high school students are enrolled in the Ear-
ly Childhood Education program, they are putting the skills they are gaining in the classroom to work by providing appro-
priate hands-on lessons and activities for the children enrolled. Due to this distinctive set up, preschool students are given
individual attention from the high school students as well as the two certified instructors on a daily basis.
Preschool sessions are offered on Tues/Wed/Thurs from 9:15-11:15 and on
Tues/Wed/Thurs/Fri from 11:45-1:45. The cost is $50.00 per semester
beginning on Sept. 10. Please call 618/346-6320 ext. 1226 for more information
or if you are interested in enrollment.
CAVC STUDENTS EARN FREE COLLEGE CREDIT
One of the unique features of the Collinsville Area Vocational Center is students ability to earn college credit
while still in high school. This arrangement is called dual credit. In order to offer a dual credit class, the teacher
must meet the same guidelines required by the college institution, in this case SWIC. Luckily, most of the
teachers at CAVC have those academic and work related requirements! This year there are a total of 21 differ-
ent college courses totaling more than 60 credits available to students at CAVC. While some of these courses
require students to earn a specified score or higher on the Compass exam (the college entrance exam utilized
by many institutions across the state) others are available simply by being enrolled in the CAVC course in
which the college course is aligned.

The opportunity to earn free college credit while still in high school offers many benefits. First, college credits
at SWIC currently cost $103 per credit hour. That means if a student is receiving 11 credits (which is what a
Welding student would earn after completing the two year Welding program) the family saves a minimum of
$1133 not to mention the additional fees assessed for technology, activities, parking, etc. These credits could
apply toward graduation within a specific program or could in some cases, be used as elective credit in other
areas or for other colleges. A second benefit is the documentation that comes with the college credit. If a stu-
dent were applying for a job that required some evidence of skill or training, the college transcript with the
course listed would provide that documentation. The transcript shows the student was exposed to all material
and training associated with that particular course. This documentation could be the difference between getting
the job or someone else getting the job. Finally, college credits often help military get promotions quicker. So
regardless of whether the student is planning on earning a degree in the same area, transferring to a different
school, joining the military, or looking for work after high school graduation, there is always benefit to dual
credit.
CAVC Car Cruise
Saturday, April 25, 2015
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Free Admission
Tours, Food, Face Painting, Blood Pressure Checks, Dash Placards, Traffic Direction, and much more!
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