FAQs

Q: Where is Vantage located?
A: Vantage Career Center is located at 818 N. Franklin Street in Van Wert, Ohio 45891

Q: Can I go to college after Vantage?
A: About 40% of our graduates continue their education immediately after high school graduation at a two or four year college. Students are urged to check with their guidance counselor to be sure that all requirements are met.

Q: How hard is it to adjust to new teachers/class size/homework?
A: Coming to Vantage is a new experience. You'll find that the teachers at Vantage treat you like young, responsible adults. The lines of communication are always open between teachers, administrators and students.

Q: Can I participate in home school sports and activities?
A: YES! Students are encouraged to stay involved in extracurricular activities at their home school, such as sports, drama, etc. Vantage has very active student organizations - BPA (Business Professionals of America), FFA, Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), and SkillsUSA, along with the Vantage Interact Club and Student Ambassadors.

Q: Does Vantage have a dress code?
A: Employment of students and graduates in positions related to their career technical training area is the primary goal of Vantage Career Center. Clothing and grooming appropriate to each career technical program is required. Students will receive requirements for their specific program during orientation. Students will be required to wear appropriate workplace attire which includes uniforms.

Q: What is the attendance policy?
A: A student who is not in school will be marked excused or unexcused. The following list of circumstances are accepted by the Vantage Board of Education as reasons for school absence and will result in an excused absence:

Personal illness, illness in the immediate family;
An emergency in the home;
Death of a relative;
Family related vacations/activities;
Military recruitment activities, college visitations, job interviews.

Q: What about bad weather days?
A: Vantage usually operates on a normal schedule if most participating school districts are operating. Only if a storm forces closing of most of the home schools or if roads to Vantage are impassable will classes be postponed. If Vantage is in operation and the home school is not in session tdue to bad weather conditions, you may attend Vantage by providing your own transportation.

Q: How will Vantage give me an advantage over attending my home school?
A: Coming to Vantage opens the door to many opportunities. Since business and industry people are very involved through advisory committees, when they need part-time or full-time employees, they look to Vantage first. Seniors who maintain a 3.0 GPA are eligible for "early placement" employment. At the beginning of the second semester, those students may work during their lab period and attend school for their academics. The goal of Vantage Career Center is to provide all students with a skill which will make them more marketable after graduation.

Still have questions? Contact our Student Services Supervisor, Mr. Ben Winans at winans.b@vantagecareercenter.com or call 419-238-5411 ext. 2140