NWTC CENTER LOCATIONS - NWTC Centers provide an opportunity for students to take classes in centers physically located in different areas of Northeast Wisconsin . As an extension of the main campuses , NWTC Centers offer a variety of programs and provide a full-service environment for students .
SECONDARY EDUCATION - Compulsory , or required , schooling that takes place during the middle and high school years , between sixth and twelfth grade .
STARFISH - Starfish is an early alert system that helps students and instructors communicate about class performance and connects the student to resources at NWTC that can help them reach their goals .
START COLLEGE NOW ( SCN ) - Start College Now provides greater learning opportunities for qualified high school juniors and seniors . It allows students to take post-secondary ( college-level ) classes at a technical or community college . If the high school board determines the classes are not comparable to classes offered by the high school , the school district pays for the classes . Students completing Start College Now courses must have completed 10th grade and be in good standing as determined by the high school .
TRANSCRIPT - A copy of your academic record and includes courses taken , dates of attendance , type of degree awarded , cumulative grade point average ( GPA ) and all honors received at the school .
TRANSCRIPTED CREDIT ( TC ) AKA TRANSCRIBED CREDIT - Dual credit courses that use NWTC curriculum and assessment methods taught by high school teachers who meet the NWTC certification requirements . Student grades of “ C ” or higher are posted to an official NWTC transcript that becomes a part of the student ’ s official college record . TC agreements are transferrable to other Wisconsin technical colleges and may transfer to fouryear universities as well . The high school district pays for textbooks and any course resource expenses , but there is no tuition charged to the school district or student .
YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP ( YA ) - Wisconsin ’ s Youth Apprenticeship program is part of a statewide school-towork initiative . It is designed for high school students who want hands on learning in an occupational area at a worksite along with technical instruction . The technical instruction can be offered through high school or college courses . The program is managed by different consortiums , or organizations , and its availability differs by school district . If you think you might be interested in a Youth Apprenticeship option , contact your school counselor to see what is available .
WAYS OF LEARNING - Ways that students can take courses through NWTC :
• In-Person - Your instructor and fellow students are with you , face-to-face , in the classroom and / or lab . Classes are held on specific dates / times .
• Online NET - Learn anytime and anywhere you have access to the internet . Instructors are just a click away . There are specific deadlines for weekly course submission .
• OnLine Live - Learn anywhere you have access to the internet . At least half the class is delivered through live virtual meetings , at specific dates / times . Access the remaining instruction anytime .
• Blended - Learn through a combination of in-person and online instruction . Meet with your instructor and other students on campus while the other portion of your class is delivered remotely – either through live virtual meetings at specific dates / times ; or online , anytime and anywhere you have access to the internet .
• Learning in Community ( LinC ) - Study and work in a group of no more than 24 students . Together , the group will take two or more classes which will be linked in multiple ways .
• My Way - Each week you decide the way that works best for your schedule . Choose from inperson , web-conference , online , and recorded ( our live classes are digitally recorded and available when you want to watch them ).
WTCS - Stands for Wisconsin Technical College System , the governing body for all technical colleges in the state .
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