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Phone : 740-245-5334
2021-2022
Fax: 740-245-0116
P.O. Box 157
351 Buckeye Hills Road
Catalog Rio Grande, OH 45674
www.buckeyehills.net
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Mission Statement: Creating Successful Lives
• Completion • Credentials • Placement
CENTER FOR TRAINING EXCELLENCE
The Ohio Department of Higher Education has recognized the Gallia-
Jackson-Vinton Joint Vocational School District as a Center for Training
Excellence (CTX) which provides to all area residents, business, and
industry a cost-efficient, educationally sound way to train and upgrade the
skills of the area’s workforce. Our Center for Training Excellence offers
the latest equipment and techniques and provides training under the
direction of skilled instructors.
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ACCREDITATION
BUCKEYE HILLS ADULT The Gallia-Jackson-Vinton Joint Vocational School District is approved and
CAREER CENTER operates in cooperation with the Ohio Department of Higher Education and
Ohio Technical Centers. Buckeye Hills Career Center is accredited by the
EDUCATION Commission of the Council on Occupational Education, 7840 Roswell Road,
Building 300, Suite 325, Atlanta, GA 30350, Telephone: 770-396-3898
Fax: 770-396-3790, www.council.org.
The Buckeye Hills Adult Career
Center offers comprehensive Career- OFFICE HOURS
Technical Programs. Courses are September - May: June, July, and August:
designed for those who seek to enter Mon-Thu 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Mon- Fri 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
an occupation, desire to upgrade skills Fri 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
in their present occupation, or explore
a new career.
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
It is the policy of the Gallia-Jackson-Vinton Joint Vocational School District
Students experience “real training” for that educational programs and other activities be conducted in adherence to
“real life” at the Award Winning Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational
Buckeye Hills Adult Career Center. Amendments of 1972, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, in
assuring non-discrimination with regard to race, color, ethnic origin, sex,
age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, or disability. The District
does not permit discriminatory practices and views harassment as a form of
Visit our beautiful campus. discrimination. Complaints regarding discrimination or harassment should be
brought to the attention of the Vocational Director who serves as the Title VI
We look forward to serving and Section 504 Coordinator. A complaint may be filed with the U.S.
your needs! Department of Education at any time. It is not necessary for a person to go
through the District’s grievance procedures before filing with the U. S.
Department of Education. Complaints may be sent to the U.S. Department
of Education, Team Leader, Office of Civil Rights, 1350 Euclid Avenue,
Suite 325, Cleveland, OH 44115-1812.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION
Application/Registration Fee 4
Tuition Payment 4
New High School Graduates 4
Competency Certificates 4
Availability of Programs and Courses 5
Grievance/Appeal Procedure 5
Ohio Adult Diploma Program 5
Employment 5
Grades 5
Financial Aid Warning 6
Probation 6
Student Code of Conduct 6-7
Annual Campus Security and Crime Report 8
Records Release 8
Refund Procedures 8
ADMISSION INFORMATION
Admission Requirements 9
Admission Without a High School Diploma or GED 10
Background Checks 10
Transfer of Hours Policy 11
Transfer Credit Hours 11
Change in Program 11
Returning Student Policy 11
FINANCIAL AID SERVICES
Financial Aid 12
Applying for Financial Aid 12
STUDENT ASSISTANCE THROUGH OHIO ADULT DIPLOMA
Ohio Adult Diploma Program 13
STUDENT ASSISTANCE THROUGH ADULT EDUCATION - ASPIRE
Adult Resource Center 14
Academics For The Workplace 14
ASPIRE Center Locations 14
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WORKFORCE PROGAMS
Cosmetology 15
HVAC-R W/ Plumbing and Electrical 16
Industrial Maintenance w/ Hydraulics Pneumatics 17
Power Lineman w/ CDL Class A Unrestricted 18
Welding 19
WORKFORCE PROGRAMS (CONTINUED)
Certified Nursing Assistant 20
Medical Office 21
Medical Assisting 22
Phlebotomy 23
Practical Nursing 24
Respiratory Therapy 25
Surgical Technology 26
Cyber Security 27
OPOTC Peace Officer 28
INDIVIDUAL INDUSTRY AND TRADE COURSES
Electrical 29
INDIVIDUAL PUBLIC SERVICE COURSES
CPR and First Aid 29
Firefighter Classes 29
BUSINESS INDUSTRY TRAINING
Customized Health Program 30
Diversified Industrial Training/Human Resources Development 30
ACT WorkKeys Assessment 30
PERSONNEL
Administration 31
Full Time/Part Time 31-32
Student Calendar 33
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GENERAL INFORMATION
APPLICATION/REGISTRATION FEE: A non-refundable fee will be assessed for all career programs. See
individual program for this fee and other associated costs.
TUITION PAYMENT: A student admitted to a car eer pr ogr am is r equir ed to pay the agr eed upon tuition
for each payment period or show evidence of financial aid approval on or before the first day of class. Tuition
and fees may be paid by: company check, personal check, cash, money order, credit card, and/or company bill-
ing. For company billing, a purchase order or a letter of authorization must accompany the registration form. Let-
ters must be on company stationery and signed by an authorized company person. Customized payment plans are
available by arrangement. Additional financial aid information may be obtained through the Financial Aid Of-
fice. Students more than 30 days delinquent in payments are subject to dismissal.
NEW HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES: Tuition waiver up to $1,000, may be granted to graduates from the
Gallipolis City, Gallia County, Jackson City, Oak Hill Union, Vinton County and Wellston City School Districts,
upon enrollment in an Adult Center program, within one year (July through June) after receiving their diploma,
with the exception of the Respiratory Therapy program. This offer is limited to one program per person.
The Adult Center application fee will be waived up to 24 months for current High School completers of any
Buckeye Hills Career Center programs, including Buckeye Hills Career Center satellite programs.
Qualifying Waiver Amounts are:
Certified Nursing Assistant $100 OPOTC (Peace Officer) $700
Cosmetology $1000 Phlebotomy $200
Practical Nursing $1000 Surgical Technology $1000
HVAC-R w/ Plumbing and Electrical $600 Power Lineman w/CDL Class A Unrestricted $800
Industrial Maintenance $600 Medical Assisting $900
Medical Office $500 Cyber Security $500
Welding $500
Waiver amounts will be pro-rated over the payment periods of the enrolled program.
COMPETENCY CERTIFICATES:
Career-Technical Certificate
Student must:
• Complete a training program offered by the school that is over 300 hours.
• Attain a cumulative grade average of 2.0 (“C”) or better.
• Maintain a cumulative attendance of at least 80% or other program/funding requirements.
Career Passport
Student must:
• Complete an approved Career-Technical training program that is over 300 hours.
• Attain a cumulative grade average of 2.0 (“C”) or better.
• Maintain cumulative attendance of at least 93% or other program/funding requirements.
*A certificate and a career passport will be awarded to Career Development program completers.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
AVAILABILITY OF PROGRAMS AND COURSES:
Programs and courses are dependent upon enrollment and the approval of the administration.
BHCC reserves the right to cancel or postpone a course.
Information is subject to change.
GRIEVANCE/APPEAL PROCEDURE: In the event a student encounter s a situation per ceived to be un-
just, the student will discuss the situation with the instructor(s) involved. Using the problem solving approach,
the student and instructor(s) will work through the problem and reach a satisfactory agreement. If a mutually
agreeable solution cannot be reached, the grievance shall be put in writing and the problem referred to the next
level staff member of the program. The student, instructor(s), and next level staff member will review and dis-
cuss the situation and agree on a solution to the problem within 10 working days. If any of the parties remain
unsatisfied, the matter will be taken to the Dean of Postsecondary Instruction. All persons involved will then at-
tempt to reach a satisfactory resolution within 10 working days. The Dean of Postsecondary Instruction reserves
the right to consult with the Superintendent of the school before reaching a final decision. The decision of the
Superintendent is final and binding.
All written grievances must be initiated within five working days of the occurrence. All written grievances must
be signed by all persons involved. Grievance Records will be maintained in the Adult Office. Further grievance
concerns can be referred to the Council of Occupational Education, 7840 Roswell Road, Building 300, Suite 325,
Atlanta, GA 30350, 770-396-3898.
EMPLOYMENT: Each student will be provided with career planning guidance as well as assistance with
resume writing and interview skills. Students will also be aided with the job application process and
navigating Ohio Means Jobs resources. Buckeye Hills Career Center does not guarantee employment as a
result of the training.
GRADES/ATTENDANCE: Students will r eceive gr ades thr oughout the academic year and a final at the
end of the academic year. Some programs have academic and laboratory grades that are maintained apart and
count as separate grades and the student must maintain a passing grade (77%) in both areas in order to success-
fully complete a term. Achievement will be evaluated according to the following scale:
Grading Scale Letter Grade
100% - 93% A
92% - 85% B
84% - 77% C
76% - 0% F
The maximum time frame for which a student must complete a training program is 110% the number of clock
hours required for normal completion of the program. The student must have a cumulative grade average of "C"
at any time during and at the end of the program to be considered "in good standing" and meet certification re-
quirements. Attendance requirements must also be met to be considered in "good standing.”
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Financial Aid Warning: Students not meeting the above SAP cr iter ia at the end of the payment per iod will
be notified and issued a warning they are in jeopardy of losing eligibility for financial aid. The student will be
given a time period of the next payment period to achieve SAP standards. During this warning period the student
will continue to receive financial aid. Students may re-establish satisfactory academic progress by meeting mini-
mum attendance and academic requirements by the end of the warning period.
Probation: If at any time a student fails to meet any of the r equir ements for attendance or satisfactor y
academic progress, consultation with a school official will be scheduled. The student will then be placed on a
financial aid warning status and attendance probation and/or academic probation for one payment period. At the
end of the probationary period, the student must meet the minimum attendance and academic guidelines or the
student may be dismissed from his/her program. The student will be eligible to receive Title IV funds while on a
warning status for one payment period. The Financial Aid Officer will notify the student of his/her Financial Aid
warning/suspension status as soon as information on academic progress is available. The Dean of Postsecondary
Instruction will notify the student if a violation of probation will lead to dismissal.
STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT
Students are to maintain high standards of behavior. Students are expected to:
Attend school on a regular basis consistent with the attendance policy of the program.
Demonstrate respect for the right and property of others.
Follow the directions of appropriate persons in authority.
Not possess, use or be under the influence of drugs, including alcohol.
Behave in a manner consistent with all safety rules and regulations of the program and Board of Education.
Follow all rules of the school and Board of Education.
Adhere to local, state, and federal laws.
When a student violates this Code, the school will appropriately intervene to help the student regain self-
direction and control through a variety of program centered responses. The violation and/or attempt of violation
of one or more of the following rules of student conduct may result in discipline up to and including suspension
or dismissal from the program.
Disruption of school: A student shall not disr upt or obstr uct the educational pr ocess, including all
curricular and extracurricular activities including but not limited to, allowing electronic devices to go off in class,
frequent roaming in classroom and hallway, rude or disrespectful behavior, unwarranted interruptions, failure to
adhere to instructor’s directions, physically or verbally abusive behavior, and/or inciting turmoil in the class-
room, etc.
Damage to property: A student shall not cause, or attempt to cause, damage to pr oper ty on school
premises, or at any school activity on or off school grounds.
Assault: A student, while at school, shall not cause physical injur y nor behave in such a way which could
cause physical injury to school staff, other students or visitors.
Possession of dangerous weapons and instruments: A student, while at school, shall not possess, handle,
transmit, or conceal any object which might be considered a dangerous weapon or instrument of violence.
Possession shall include, but not be limited to the following:
Objects carried or concealed on one's person
Objects contained in one's locker or any other setting selected to conceal such item(s) or material(s)
Objects contained in a vehicle owned or driven by such person
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GENERAL INFORMATION
STUDENT CONDUCT (continued):
Possession of marijuana, narcotics, alcoholic beverages and illegal drugs: A student, while at school, shall
not possess, use, transmit, conceal, or show any sign of consumption of any alcoholic beverage, drug, hallucino-
gen, barbiturate, amphetamine, or paraphernalia. Possession shall include but not be limited to the following:
Objects carried or concealed on one's person
Objects contained in one's locker or any other setting selected to conceal such item(s) or material(s)
Objects contained in a vehicle owned or driven by such person
An odor of drugs/alcohol and/or displaying physical signs of drug/alcohol use
Behave in an emotional, unsafe manner: A student shall not act in an emotionally unsafe, thr eatening
manner which includes: making verbal or physical threats to another student or instructor; displaying erratic
physical, verbal or emotional behavior.
Falsification/Dishonesty: A student shall r efr ain fr om the following: falsifying or misr epr esent pr ogr am
attendance, signing in for another person, engaging in all forms of dishonesty including false testimony,
cheating, giving or receiving assistance on tests, quizzes, or written assignments, gambling, plagiarism,
knowingly furnishing false information in an official proceeding, forgery, alteration or use of official documents
or instruments of identification with intent to defraud, or failure to give truthful testimony at a duly constituted
hearing, etc.
Violations of the law: A student shall obey all Feder al, State and Local laws while at school.
Frightening, degrading, or disgraceful behavior: A student shall r efr ain fr om behavior which fr ightens,
degrades, disgraces, or tends to frighten, degrade, or disgrace, any person by written, verbal or gestural means
during any period of time when the student is at school.
Theft: A student, while on school pr emises or at a school sponsor ed activity, shall not steal, attempt to
steal, or be in possession of stolen property or equipment belonging to the school district or the personal property
of another student, teacher, visitor, person(s) or business.
Gambling: A student, while on school pr emises or at a school sponsor ed activity, shall not engage in
gambling or games of chance.
School-related incidents: A student shall not inter fer e with the life style of any staff member , on or off
school property. Interference may include harassment, vandalism or any other seriously disruptive actions.
Hazing: All for ms of har assment (including sexual and r acial) or any type of ver bal abuse of a member of
the school community.
Obscenity: No obscene language
Books and Equipment: If not included in the cost of tuition, students ar e r esponsible for secur ing all
books, workbooks, and safety equipment needed for course work.
Note: The term school refers to students attending school, clinicals, or other school sponsored activities .
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GENERAL INFORMATION
ANNUAL CAMPUS SECURITY AND CRIME REPORT: Buckeye Hills Car eer Center pr epar es the An-
nual Campus Security and Crime Report to comply with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy
and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 (VAWA). The
school is required by law to inform current students and employees before October 1 each year on how to access
this report. All prospective students and employees must also be notified of the report.
In accordance with the 1998 Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics
Act, an electronic version of the Annual Campus Security and Crime Report is posted on our website under
Adult Education/Student Resources/Campus Security or at http://www.buckeyehills.net/home-2/adult-education/
student-resources-2/campus-security/.
A hard-copy of the Annual Campus Security and Crime Report is available, upon request, during normal busi-
ness hours (Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. when school is in session), in the Adult Administrative Office in
the Green Building at 351 Buckeye Hills Road, Rio Grande, OH 45674.
RECORDS RELEASE: Adult students must complete a Recor ds Release Consent For m and pay $10 per
record. This fee is waived for Practical Nursing graduates who are continuing the pathway and enrolling in the
Registered Nursing program at the University of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College.
REFUND PROCEDURES: Students may officially withdr awal fr om their pr ogr am by notifying the
Adult Office or program Coordinator/Instructor. The official date of withdrawal is the last date attended.
Note: Classes that meet less than three times will not be eligible for a refund after the class starts.
Programs 50 -299 hours
If it is necessary to withdrawal from any program, notify the Adult office immediately. Tuition will be refunded
as follows:
Hours Completed Refunds
0% - 5% 100%
Greater than 5% - 10% 50%
Greater than 10% 0%
(Up to 50 hours) (Percentages are not rounded)
In accordance with federal regulations (34DFR 668.22), a student may be required to repay Federal Financial
Aid funds if they withdrawal or are withdrawn before completing the pay period. See the Return to Title IV
policy in the Student Consumer Handbook for more information.
For students receiving Federal Financial Aid, once the Return to Title IV calculation is completed, the following
refund policy is used to calculate refunds on tuition. These refund percentages also apply to students who are self
pay or have outside agencies that are paying tuition on their behalf. Registration fees and test fees will not be
refunded.
Programs 300 hours or more
Hours Completed Refund
in pay period
0% 100%
Up to 10% 90%
Greater than 10% to 35% 50%
Greater than 35% to 60% 25%
Greater than 60% 0% (Percentages are not rounded)
8ADMISSION INFORMATION
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS:
16 years of age or older
High school diploma or GED (Not required for programs with an * below or BHCC high school students
enrolled in the PN or MA programs)
Completion of the enrollment forms and pay $50 application fee (*non-refundable)
Submit and transfer credit request 60 days before the start of class
Completion of all pre-requisites as required by the program. Some programs require students to complete an interview
with a faculty member to be accepted into that program.
Complete Free Application for Federal Aid (FAFSA)*, if applying for financial aid.
Have a funding plan in place to cover program cost prior to the first day of class.
Schedule WorkKeys test on https://bhcc.axstudent.com or submit your recent scores to the Adult Office.
Take WorkKeys test, reaching all benchmarks required by your selected program ( bring valid state issued ID on test day).
Attend information session
Current high school students must have written permission from their high school principal and parents.
Some programs may have additional requirements due to outside certifications
WorkKeys skill level is required for the following programs:
Applied Graphic Workplace
Math Literacy Documents
Medical Assisting * 4 4 4
Medical Office * 4 4 4
Phlebotomy * 3 4 4
Practical Nursing 5 4 5
Surgical Technology 4 4 5
Power Lineman w/ CDL Class A Unrestricted 4 4 4
Cyber Security 4 4 4
WorkKeys skill level is recommended for the following programs:
Cosmetology * 3 3 4
Ind. Maintenance w/ Hydraulics/Pneumatics * 4 4 4
Welding * 4 4 4
Certified Nursing Assistant * 3 3 3
OPOTC Peace Officer 4 4 4
HVAC-R W/ Plumbing and Electrical* 4 4 4
A student will be considered if they pay the testing fee and retake the test attaining the required skill level.
The Dean of Postsecondary Instruction reserves the right to permit students in a program if sufficient evidence demon-
strates a strong possibility of success and if enrollment allows.
For Medical Assisting, Medical Office, Phlebotomy, Practical Nursing, Surgical Technology, Power Lineman and Cyber
Security students scoring one less than the required skill level will be considered for the program if he/she successfully
completes (with at least 80% scores) a minimum of 12 hours of an approved ACT Curriculum course in each of the lacking
areas. This need to be completed before the start of the program. This is provided free of charge through our ASPIRE
program.
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ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS (continued):
For the Cosmetology, Industrial Maintenance w/Hydraulics/Pneumatics, Welding, HVAC-R w/ Plumbing
and Electrical, Certified Nursing Assistant, and OPOTC Peace Officer, WorkKeys will be given; however, we
will only use WorkKeys skill levels to provide career advising and to assign/provide appropriate intervention
based on comparing the student’s skill level with the Ohio Mean’s Jobs recommended WorkKeys skill level.
Students scoring less than 3 in any area may be required to complete a minimum of 12 hours of intervention
leading to an acceptable level in the lacking area.
See program page for additional admissions requirements.
It is our goal to adequately advise, intervene, and support potential students resulting in successful completion of
our various programs.
ADMISSION WITHOUT A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED: The following pr ogr ams will be con-
sidered for admission without a high school diploma or a GED; however, it should be noted that Federal Aid re-
quires a high school diploma or GED. Listed beside each program is the score we will use to determine if a per-
son can enter without a high school diploma or GED. The skill levels are in the order of Applied Math, Graphic
Literacy, and Workplace Documents.
Certified Nursing Assistant (3,3,3)
Medical Assisting (4,4,4)
Medical Office (4,4,4)
Phlebotomy (3,4,4)
Cosmetology (must have a 10th grade education) (3,3,4)
Industrial Maintenance w/Hydraulics Pneumatics (4,4,4)
Welding (4,4,4)
HVAC-R WITH PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL (4,4,4)
The Program Coordinator and the Dean of Postsecondary Instruction will consider student goals, past experienc-
es, instructor input, the program of interest, and job targets for entry. The Dean of Postsecondary Instruction re-
serves the right to require completion of assigned intervention and require an acceptable academic level in the
lacking area prior to enrollment.
BACKGROUND CHECKS: Some of our pr ogr ams r equir e backgr ound checks for the contr olling boar d
and other programs require background checks for on-site clinical experiences. Failure to successfully complete
these experiences will result in failure of the program. Buckeye Hills Adult Career Center has clinical agree-
ments with qualifying sites requiring either analysis of a student’s background check or a copy of the students
background check. Some sites require a BCI while others require both BCI and FBI checks. Before assigning a
student to a site, the student would need to submit a copy of the appropriate background check to the Buckeye
Hills Adult Career Center Office unless the student is able to make direct arrangements with the site. By giving
Buckeye Hills Adult Career Center a copy of the appropriate background checks, the student is giving Buckeye
Hills Adult Career Center permission to analyze, share results and/or send a copy to the corresponding Clinical
Site. All background checks will be kept in a secure location and not shared with agencies or people unrelated to
the above-described purpose. The decision to allow a student participation rests on the clinical site and not Buck-
eye Hills Adult Career Center.
10ADMISSION INFORMATION
TRANSFER OF HOURS POLICY
Buckeye Hills Career Center will accept* transcripts for evaluation, from students with previous training in the
field of study in which they are enrolling. Requests for credit for previous learning or transfer of hours will be
reviewed and approved or denied on a case by case basis by the appropriate Coordinator/Lead and the Dean of
Postsecondary Instruction. Additional conditions for transfer will apply if other state or agency oversight is in-
volved. Transfer hour request must be submitted for review no later than 60 days before the start of the pro-
gram.
The following information will be required to consider transfer of credit:
The previous training must align directly to Buckeye Hills Career Center’ program curriculum. Official doc-
umentation to verify the mastery or successful completion of relevant course work. (i.e. Transcripts, Certifi-
cations, etc.) must be presented for review on assigned date. The student must have earned a grade of “C” or
better. Providing the acceptable documentation is the responsibility of the student.
Training must have taken place in the last (3) years at an accredited school.
The applicant may be required to complete course exams to demonstrate competency in order to receive
advanced standing or credit for a particular course. Factors such applicable curriculum and dates of past
training will be considered.
The applicant must meet all other admission criteria set for the program.
If credit is granted, the program hours and tuition will be prorated accordingly. Buckeye Hills Career Center
reserves the right, on a case-by-case basis, to not extend credit.
*Veterans using VA educational benefits are required by VA regulation to provide a transcript for previous
related training.
TRANSFER CREDIT HOURS – Those hours approved for transfer into this school will count as hours
attempted and completed during the same term as this content is delivered and will count toward the maxi-
mum time frame.
CHANGE IN PROGRAM - Due to pr ogr am schedules, students ar e not per mitted to change a pr o-
gram of study once enrolled in a program. The only exception is Medical Assisting and Medical Office
given the first 600 hours of the coursework is the Medical Office program.
RETURNING STUDENT POLICY
Students are permitted to withdraw and return to the same program one time, but maximum
timeframe to complete (110%) still applies unless the student has won an appeal. (See
Satisfactory Academic Progress in the Consumer Disclosures & Policies section of the Adult
Education Student Handbook. The handbook is available at www.buckeyehills.net or a paper
copy may be requested from the Financial Aidor Adult Education Office).
Financial aid may not be available upon return to the program unless the student has won an
appeal.
Handbook. The handbook is available at www.buckeyehills.net or a paper copy
may be requested from the Financial Aid Office or Adult Education Office. It depends on aca-
demic progress at the time of withdrawal and the timeframe in which the student returns.
Students must follow the Returning Student Process/Checklist located in the Adult Student handbook.
Students cannot attend class until the entire process has been completed and approved. The process
must be complete 45 days prior to the start of class.
11FINANCIAL AID SERVICES
FINANCIAL AID: Financial Aid is available for qualified individuals enr olling in full time pr ogr ams of
600 clock hours or more. Students must make “satisfactory academic progress” in accordance with the school’s
grading and attendance policies. Required attendance is 90% to receive financial aid.
Federal Pell Grant - Based on need and does not require repayment. Eligibility is based on the student’s pri-
or year income (and in some cases, the parent’s income), family size, and selected program of training.
Direct Subsidized Loan - Based on need and repayment normally begins six months after the students leaves
school. No interest is charged while the student is in school at least half-time and during grace and deferment
periods. Maximum amount is $3,500 for both dependent and independent students. Loans for programs less
than 900 hours are prorated based on the number of hours in the program.
Direct Unsubsidized Loan - Not need based and repayment normally begins six months after the student
leaves school. Borrower is responsible for interest during the life of the loan. Loans for programs less than
900 hours are prorated based on the number of hours in the program.
Military Veteran’s Funding Options
Veteran's Benefits: Call the Veter an’s Administration at 1-888-442-4551 to determine your eligibility or go
to the Veteran’s Administration website at www.va.gov.
Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation (BVR) - Financial assistance may be available from this local agency
for students with physical, mental or emotional disabilities that present a handicap to employment. Contact
your local or area Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation office.
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) - Financial assistance may be available from this
program for students who qualify. Contact your local county Job and Family Services Office for more infor-
mation.
Buckeye Hills Career Center will not impose any penalty, including the assessment of late fees, the denial of
access to classes, libraries or other institutional facilities, or the requirement that a Chapter 31 or Chapter 33
recipient borrow funds to cover individual’s inability to meet his or her financial obligations to the institution
due to the delayed disbursement of a payment by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID: Students ar e r esponsible for completing a Fr ee Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is processed by the U.S. Department of Education and the results
are sent to the school and the student in a document known as a Student Aid Report (SAR). The school can
not determine an award without a SAR. The process for completing the FAFSA is as follows:
Go to www.fsaid.ed.gov to create an FSA ID (username) and password. If you are a dependent student, a par-
ent must also create an FSA ID and password. This ID will be used to access your FAFSA account in the fu-
ture so be sure to create an ID that you can remember.
Complete the FAFSA form online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. The school code for BHCC (Gallia-Jackson-Vinton
JVSD) is 014071.
If you provided an email address, the Department of Education will send your SAR by email within 3-5 days.
If you have not provided an email address it will arrive by mail with 3 weeks.
Once the student receives the SAR, contact the Financial Aid Office to determine the award amount. If there
are issues with the SAR, the student must resolve those issues before any award amount can be determined.
12Open to adults 22+
State-issued High School Diploma awarded
Students are required to pass the ACT WorkKeys.
Applied Math, Graphic Literacy, Workplace Documents
Students are required to earn a composite score of 14 on ACT
WorkKeys and meet the Workkeys scores set for their program.
Free resources are available to assist students with the
successful completion of the assessment.
Program duration depends on the length of the credential program.
Student must meet enrollment requirements for the credential
program/class and complete the Adult Diploma application
process.
No minimum number of High School credits required.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Medical Assisting
Medical Office
Phlebotomy
Cosmetology
Industrial Maintenance w/Hydraulics Pneumatics
Welding
HVAC-R w/Plumbing and Electrical
For more information, please contact:
Jamie Bartee
740-245-5334 ext. 332
barteej@buckeyehills.net
13ASPIRE
Student Assistance through Adult Education
Program Length/Days/Times/Dates: Adult Resource Center
Athens County Gateway Program-Tuesday-Thursday Assist students in the following areas:
3:00 pm -7:00pm 740-594-2421 • Reading, math and writing skills
• Refresher courses for college
Buckeye Hills Career Center- Monday-Wednesday • Computer skills
4:00 pm- 7:00 pm 740-245-5334 • Life and employability skills
• Prepare for pre-employment test
Vinton County ASPIRE- Tuesday & Thursday
• Interview skills
10:00 am- 2:00 pm 740-596-9861
• Resume writing
Meigs County Ohio Means Jobs- Tuesday & Wednesday • Prepare for the GED test, WorkKeys, COMPASS
10:00 am- 2:00 pm 740-992-2117 • Customer Care and Teller training
ACADEMICS FOR THE WORKPLACE:
Free Academic Skills Instruction
Assistance is available for local industries to prepare workers
for meeting the challenges of a changing workplace:
• Prepare for employment testing
• Improve reading, writing, math and/or reasoning skills
• Improve oral and written communication skills
14Cosmetology
Gain hands-on skills in cosmetology
What we expect from you
• Prepare for competent entry position in
• Must maintain 77%
cosmetology or related career field grade
Program Length/Days/Times/Dates: • Strict attendance is required and students must complete
• 1500 Hours 1500 hours
• This is a hybrid program with some course content • Know the instructor's requirements for each class
offered on-line Attend class and laboratory assignments
• Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 3:00 pm Aug-Oct • Actively participate in class and laboratory
• Monday through Thursday, 11:00 am to 6:00 pm • Respect the rights and opinions of others
andFriday 8:00 to 3:00 Nov-Jun • Complete assignments on time
• Also two Saturdays a month, 8:00 am to 3:00 pm • Ability to work independently
• Aug- June • Have reliable transportation for clinicals
• Be able to pass employment drug testing
Tuition Information:
What you need to enroll
Direct cost (The cost of the program)
• Attend an information session
• Tuition: $12,795
• Recommended WorkKeys® assessment level of (3) or
• Prerequisite cost: $120
higher in Applied Math and Graphic Literacy, and (4) or
• Books/Tools/Supplies: $1,280
higher in Workplace Documents
• Other fees:$60
• Complete program application
• Total*: $14,255 (Subject to change) • Must complete an interview with a faculty member and be
accepted into this program
• Set up payment plan
Program Information:
What you will learn How we support you
• Sanitation and bacteriology • Student services
• Caring for scalp and hair • Resume writing and job interviewing skills
• Wet and thermal styling of the •Job search assistance
hair • Career Passport presented at graduation
• Hair-cutting and shaping •Job listings for graduates
• Caring for wigs and hair pieces
• Permanent waving, chemical relaxing, lightening and Program certification
special color effects • Earn a certificate of completion from Buckeye Hills
• Manicuring and pedicures Career Center.
• Skin care and make-up techniques • Eligible to take Ohio State Board of Cosmetology
• Message of face, neck, arms, legs and Licensing Exam, passing score leads obtaining an Ohio
Cosmetologist License.
feet
• Salon operations and communication
skills
• Cosmetology laws and rules
• Salon operation
Types of jobs you can get
• Cosmetologist
• Nail technician
• Makeup artist
• Stylist
• Esthetician
Approved by the Ohio Department of Higher
Education, accredited by COE and Ohio State Board
of Cosmetology, 1929 Gateway Circle, Grove City, Ohio
43123. Phone: (614) 466-3834, Fax: (614) 644-
6880, www .cos.ohio.gov
Creating Successful Lives
15HVAC-R w/ Plumbing and Electrical
16Industrial Maintenance
w/ Hydraulic Pneumatics
Gain skills in mechanical, electronic, and What we expect from you
electrical systems • Must maintain 77% grade and 90% attendance
• Prepare for a career in the industrial and facilities • Know the instructor's requirements for each class
maintenance field • Attend class and complete laboratory assignments
• Actively participate in class and laboratory
Program Length/Days/Times/Dates: • Follow OSHA safety regulations and be courteous to
• 700 Hours • others
• Monday through Thursday, 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm • Respect the rights and opinions of others
• August - May • Complete assignments on time
• Have attention to details
Tuition Information: • Be capable of multi-tasking
Direct cost (The cost of the program) • Be able to pass employment drug testing
• Tuition: $6,671 • Be a team player
• Prerequisite cost: $120
• Books/Tools/Supplies: $ What you need to enroll
• Other fees:$195 • Attend an information session.
• Total*: $6,986 (Subject to change) • Recommended WorkKeys® assessment level of (4) or
• higher in all three sections: Applied Math, Workplace
• Documents and Graphic Literacy.
Program Information: • Complete program application
What you will learn • Set up payment plan
• Basic machine operations
• Electrical wiring and servicing How we support you
• Operation and maintenance of motors • Student services
• Working with robotics • Resume writing and job interviewing skills
• Specialty switching systems- operation • Job search assistance
and servicing • Career Passport presented at graduation
• PLCs • Job listings for graduates
• Basic welding
• Auto-Cad Program certification
• Hydraulics • Earn a certificate of completion from Buckeye Hills
• Pneumatic skills • Career Center
• OSHA regulations • OSHA 10
• M SSC Certification
• Fanuc Handling Tool
Types of jobs you can get • Allen Bradley PLC
• Maintenance in manufacturing plant
• Operation industrial machines
• Diagnostic of industrial machines
Approved by the Ohio Department
of Higher Education and accredited
by COE.
Creating Successful Lives
17Power Lineman w/ CDL
CLASS A Unrestricted
Gain skills in
What you will need to enroll
•Prepare for entry-level Power Lineman career and
Attend an information session
CDL Class A Unrestricted driving
Complete an orientation/physical assessment
High school diploma or HSE (High School Equivalency)
Program Length/ Days/Times/ Dates: Achieve a WorkKeys® assessment level of (4) or higher in all three
• 700 Hours sections: Applied Math, Workplace Documents and Graphic Literacy.
• Monday through Thursday 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm and At least age 18 before CDL class
some Saturdays Complete program application
• CDL Class A Unrestricted training will be conducted off- Valid driver's license
site by Destiny Truck Driving Academy on 8 hour days Set up payment plan
Monday through Friday
What we expect from you
Must maintain 77% grade and 90% attendance
Tuition Information:
Know the instructor's requirements for each class
Direct cost (The cost of the program)
Actively participate in class and laboratory
• Tuition: $6,480
Follow OSHA safety regulations and be courteous to others
• Prerequisite cost: $192
Respect the rights and opinions of others
• Books/Tools/Supplies: $1,721
Complete assignments on time
• Other fees:$4,565
Ability to pass DOT physical
• Total*: $12,958 (Subject to change)
Possess a valid driver's license
Be able to pass employment drug testing
Program Information:
What you will learn How we support you
AEP approved curriculum Student services
Pole climbing Resume writing and job interviewing skills
Pole setting Job search assistance
Bucket truck operation Career Passport presented at graduation
Basic electricity Job listings for graduates
Hardware installation
Soft skills training
CDL Class A training
First Aid/CPR/AED
Program certification
OHSA regulations
Earn a certification of completion from Buckeye
Hills Career Center
Types of jobs you can get AEP D-100 Series
• Entry-level Power Lineman
AEP D-200 Series
• CDL Class A driver
AEP D-300 Series
CDL CLASS A Unrestricted license*
First Aid, CPR, and AED safety training
OSHA 10
Approved by the Ohio Department of Higher Education
and accredited by COE.
*Students under the age of 21 will be restricted to CDL Class
A in Ohio only.
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18Welding
Gain skills in basic welding What you will need to enroll
Prepare for a career using Stick, MIG,TIG • Attend an information session
and Flux core welding • Recommended WorkKeys® assessment level of (4) or higher in all
three sections: Applied Math, Workplace Documents and Graphic
Literacy.
Program Length/Days/Times/Dates: • Complete program application
• 600 Hours • Set up payment plan
• Monday through Thursday, 5 :00 pm to 9:00 pm
• August - May How we support you
• Student services
Tuition Information: • Resume writing and job interviewing skills
Direct cost (The cost of the program) • Job search assistance
• Tuition: $5,718 • Career Passport presented at graduation
• Prerequisite cost: $120 • Job listings for graduates
• Books/Tools/Supplies: $220
• Other fees:$15 Program certification
• Total*: $6,073 (Subject to change) • Earn a Certificate of Completion from Buckeye Hills Career Center
• American Welding Society (AWS) Certification
Program Information: • OHSA 30
What you will learn
• Learn basic welding skills
• Welding safety
• Flame cutting
• Blueprint reading
• Metallurgy
Types of jobs you can get
• Welder
• Under water Welding
• Fabricator
What we expect from you
• Must maintain 77% grade and 90% attendance
Know the instructor's requirements for each
classActively participate in class and laboratory
• Follow OSHA safety regulations and be courteous to
others
• Pass drug test
• Respect the rights and opinions of others
Complete assignments on time
• Good manual dexterity, eye/hand coordination
Approved by the Ohio Department of Higher Education
accredited by COE.
Creating Successful Lives
19Certified Nursing Assistant
Gain skills in all aspects of long-term care and What we expect from you
home health setting • Must maintain 77% grade and 95% attendance with 32
Prepare for employment in agencies that provides mandatory hours
care to individual with physical and mental • Know the instructor's requirements for each
disabilities
class
• Attend class and laboratory assignments
Program Length/Days/Times/Dates: • Actively participate in class and
• 80 Hours/includes 16 hours of clinical
laboratory
• Classes meet weekdays
• Have reliable transportation for clinicals
• Start dates vary
• Respect the rights and opinions of others
• Complete assignments on time
• Be responsible, dependable and punctual
Tuition Information: • Ability to pass a physical exam
Direct cost (The cost of the program) • Pass a BCI and FBI background check for clinicals
• Tuition: $682 • Be able to pass employment drug testing
• Prerequisite cost: 192
• Books/Tools/Supplies: $202 What you need to enroll
• Other fees; 119 • Attend an information session.
• Total*: $1,195 (Subject to change) • Provide proof of required immunizations
Recommended WorkKeys® assessment level of (3) or
higherin all three sections: Applied Math, Workplace
Documents and Graphic Literacy.
Program Information:
What you will learn • Complete program application
• Set up payment plan
• Basic health and safety practices
• HIPAA regulations
How we support you
• Student services
• Resume writing and job interviewing skills
Types of jobs you can get • Job search assistance
• Career Passport presented at graduation
• Long Term Health care
• Home Health care • Job listings for graduates
• Acute Care
Program certification
• Earn a certificate of completion from Buckeye Hills Career
Center
• Qualify for the State Certification Examination forState Tested
Nursing Assistant (STNA)
Approved by the Ohio Department of Higher
Education, accredited by COE and the Ohio
Department of Health
Creating Successful Lives
20Medical Office
Gain skills in the health care field What we expect from you
-+Prepare for as a career in a medical office • Must maintain 77% grade and 90% attendance
• Know the instructor's requirements for each class
• Attend class and laboratory assignments
Program Length/Days/Times/Dates:
• Actively participate in class and laboratory
• 600 Hours
• Behave safely and courteously
• This is a hybrid program with some course content
offered on-line • Respect the rights and opinions of others
• Monday through Thursday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm • Complete assignments on time
• July - December • Ability to work independently
• Pass a BCI and FBI background check
Tuition Information: • Ability to pass employment drug testing
Direct cost (The cost of the program) • Have reliable transportation for clinicals
• Tuition: $5,118
• Prerequisite cost: $167 What you need to enroll
• Books/Tools/Supplies: $100 • Attend an information session.
• Other fees:$105 • Provide proof of required immunizations
• Total*: $5,490 (Subject to change) • High School diploma or HSE (High School Equivalency)
• Achieve a WorkKeys® assessment level of (4) or higher in all three
sections: Applied Math, Workplace Documents and Graphic
Program Information: Literacy.
What you will learn • Complete program application
• Set up payment plan
• Medical Terminology
• Anatomy
• Software for Medical Management How we support you
• Medical coding • Student services
• Resume writing and job interviewing skills
• Medical Office Procedures
Job search assistance
• Microsoft Office Word and Excel
• First Aid/CPR/AED • Career Passport presented at graduation
HIPAA regulations Job listings for graduates
Types of jobs you can get Program certification
In the business office and billing departments of Earn a certificate of completion from Buckeye Hills Career Center
• Physician Offices National Certified Medical Office Assistant (NCMOA)
• Clinics First Aid, CPR, and AED
• Medical
Offices
Hospitals
Approved by the Ohio Department of Higher
Education and accredited by COE.
Creating Successful Lives
21Medical Assisting
Gain skills in What we expect from you
Prepare for a career as a Medical Assistant • Must maintain 77% grade and 90% attendance Know
the instructor's requirements for each class Attend class,
Program Length/Days/Times/Dates: participate and complete assignments
• 1100 Hours • Respect the rights and opinions of others
• This is a hybrid program with some course content Complete assignments on time
offered on-line
• Have good communication skills
• Monday through Thursday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Work well independently and in small groups
July- May
• Be able to pass pre-employment drug test
• Pass a BCI and FBI background
Tuition Information: • Have reliable transportation for clinicals
Direct cost (The cost of the program)
• Tuition: $9,383 What you need to enroll
• Prerequisite cost: $192 • Attend an information session
• Books/Tools/Supplies: $510 • Provide proof of required immunizations
• Other fees:$195 • High School diploma or HSE (High School Equivalency)
• Total*: $10,280 (Subject to change) • Achieve a WorkKeys® assessment level of ( 4) or higher in
all three sections: Applied Math, Workplace Documents and
Graphic Literacy.
Program Information: • Complete program application
What you will learn • Set up payment plan
• Medical Terminology
• Anatomy How we support you
• Software for Medical Management • Student services
• Medical coding • Resume writing and job interviewing skills
• Medical Office Procedures Microsoft • Job search assistance
Office Word and ExcelBasic • Career Passport presented at graduation
Nutrition • Job listings for graduates
• Medical Assisting I & II
• Pharmacology
• Medical Laboratory techniques
Program certification
• Earn a certification of completion from BuckeyeHills
Medical Emergencies
Career Center
• First Aid/CPR/AEDHIPAA • National Certified Medical Office Assistant (NCMOA)
regulations
• National Certified Medical Assisting (NCMA)
• First Aid, CPR, and AED
Types of jobs you can get
Diagnostic areas and billing departments of
• Physician Offices
• Clinics
• Medical Offices
Approved by the Ohio Department of
Higher Education and accredited by COE.
Creating Successful Lives
22Phlebotomy What you need to enroll
• Attend an information session.
Gain skills in the health care field
• Provide proof of required immunizations
• Prepare for a competent entry-level • May be required to complete job shadowing
Phlebotomists before the start of class
• High school diploma or HSE (High School Equivalency) are not
required for this program
Program Length/Days/Times/Dates: • Recommended WorkKeys® assessment level of (4) or higher
• 150 Hours/includes 72 hours of clinical in sections: Workplace Documents and Graphic Literacy,
• Start dates and times vary and (3) or higher in Applied Math.
• Complete program application
Tuition Information: • Set up payment plan
Direct cost (The cost of the program)
• Tuition: $1,280 How we will support you
• Prerequisite cost: $192 • Student services
• Books/Tools/Supplies: $170 • Resume writing and job interviewing skills
• Other fees:$105 • Job search assistance
• Total*: $1,747 (Subject to change) • Career Passport presented at graduation
• Job listing for graduates
Program Information:
Program certification
What you will learn
• Earn a certificate of completion from
• Clean and sterilize equipment
• Buckeye Hills Career Center
• Use infection control precaution
• Qualify to take the National Certified Phlebotomy Technician
• Safely collect blood samples
(NCPT) exam
• HIPAA regulations
Types of jobs you can get
Phlebotomist at
• Local Hospital
• Physician's office
• Private laboratory
• Insurance company
• Nursing home
What we expect from you
• Must maintain 77% grade and 90%
attendance
• Know the instructor's requirements
• Attend class and laboratory assignments
• Actively participate in class and laboratory
• Respect the rights and opinions of others
• Complete assignments on time
• Good eye-hand coordination
• Pass a BCI and FBI background check for clinicals
• Ability to pass employment drug testing
• Have reliable transportation for clinicals
Approved by the Ohio Department of
Higher Education and accredited by COE
Creating Successful Lives
23Practical Nursing
Gain skills in the health care field: What we expect from you
Prepare for a career as an entry-level Practical • Must maintain 77% grade and 90% attendance
Nurse • Know the instructor's requirements for each class
• Attend and actively participate in all scheduled classes,skills labs and
clinicals.
Program Length/Days/Times/Dates: • Behave safely and courteously
• 1382 Hours • Respect the rights and opinions of others
• Monday through Friday, 8: 15 pm to 3: 15 pm, Clinical • Complete assignments on time
will be held off-site and include evening and weekends • Ability to work as a team member
• September 2021- September 2022 or • Ability to pass a physical exam
January 2022- December 2022 • Be able to pass pre-employment
background check and drug test
Tuition Information: • Must provide own transportation for clinicals.
Direct cost (The cost of the program)
• Tuition: $11,788
What you need to enroll
• Attend an information session.
• Prerequisite cost: $192
• Students must complete an interview with the program coordinatoror
• Books/Tools/Supplies: $1,925
faculty member and be accepted into the program
• Other fees:$340 • Provide proof of required immunizations
• Total*: $14,245 (Subject to change) • May be required to complete 8 hours of job shadowing before the
start of class
• High school diploma or HSE (High School Equivalency)
Program Information: • Achieve a WorkKeys® assessment level of (5), higher in Applied Math
and Workplace Documents, and (4), or higher in Graphic Literacy.
What you will learn • Must complete an interview with a faculty member
• Ethical and Legal Considerations and be accepted into this program
• Fundamentals of Nursing • Complete program application
• Caring for patients across the lifespan • Set up payment plan
• HIPAA regulations
• 564 hours of Lab/Clinical experience
• Complete First Aid/CPR/AED
Types of jobs you can get How we support you
• Student services
Get a job as a Practical nurse at: • Resume writing and job interviewing skills
• Job search assistance
• Physician Offices
• Clinics • Career Passport presented at graduation
• Medical Offices • Job listings for graduates
• Hospitals
Program certification
Approved by the Ohio Department of • Earn a certificate of completion from Buckeye Hills
Career Center
Higher Education and accredited by COE.
• Eligible to sit for National Council Licensure
Examination- Practical Nurse (NCLEX-PN), passing
score leads to Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of
Ohio
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24Respiratory Therapy
Associate Degree Program from the University of Rio
Grande
Gain skills in medical field
Prepare for a career as a Respiratory Therapist Program certification
This program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation
for Respiratory Care (CoARC), 1248 Harwood Road, Bedford, TX
76021, 817-283-2835, www.coarc.com/.
Tuition Information:
Call for Information or go to www.rio.edu Program Outcomes Data from the Annual Report of Current
Status is available on the CoARC website. Follow this link
directly to the Programmatic Outcomes Data page:
http://www.coarc.com/Students/Programmatic-Outcome-
Data.aspx. Program number: 200504
Program Information:
What you will learn (Respiratory Therapy is not accredited by COE)
The program is designed to provide an educational
program that will prepare students to practice as qualified
Respiratory Care Practitioners and to serve the community
healthcare agencies by graduating competent and
experienced Respiratory Care Practitioners. The program
will build a solid foundation from which graduates can
evolve with the changing respiratory therapy environment
to grow into well-respected healthcare professionals.
A consortium between the University of Rio Grande/Rio
Grande Community College and Buckeye Hills Career
Center has been established as a means to (a) educate
and train individuals in the science of Respiratory Care, (b)
to develop in those individuals an understanding of the
role of a Respiratory Care Practitioner as an integral part
of the healthcare team, and (c) to produce Respiratory
Care Practitioners who will serve the community with both
competent and technological skills with a caring and
ethical behavior.
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