Parent/Student Information

Please use the links below to access The MiLL schedule and both MRHS and WHS Building Bell Schedules.

Schedules:

• MILL daily schedule 
• Mesa Ridge Bell Schedule
• Widefield High School Bell Schedule

At the beginning of the school year, student's received a letter highlighting expectations for classes at The MiLL.  These expectations are to ensure safety and success of all students and staff.  

Please click here to view a full version of MiLL Expectations.

Policy JICA - Will be enforced as outlined in the Student Handbooks; additionally, to maintain safety for students and staff:

• Hoodies and shirts with strings are highly discouraged.  Hoods MUST be down and strings MUST be tucked in at all times.
• Long hair MUST be pulled back.
• Closed toed shoes MUST be worn at all times.  NO sandals, flip-flops or Crocs are allowed.
• Backpacks are NOT to be worn, or stored, in the shop area.
  • Students are encouraged to leave their backpack in their locker at their home school, if possible.

Please contact your student's high school if they are going to be absent.

• Mesa Ridge High School: (719) 391-3600
• Widefield High School: (719) 391-3200
• D3 My Way: (719) 391-3080
• Discovery High School: (719) 391-3121

Attendance Reminders:

• Chronic absences, for classes at The MiLL, do have a direct impact on your student progressing through his/her program.   
• Because OSHA-10 is required for students to work in the shop, it is highly recommended that students attend class.
• Students exhibiting a pattern of absences (excused or unexcused) will have parents and/or school administration contacted regarding attendance.
• Failure to comply could result in lack of certifications, completion of course, removal from the program and/or reimbursement of material and applicable fees.

• Buses are provided at each student's home school for transportation to and from The MiLL for Widefield and Mesa Ridge High Schools.
• D3 My Way and Discovery High School students are responsible for their own transportation.
• Student are NOT authorized to drive themselves, or classmates to and/or from The MiLL.
• Students will be held accountable for their behaviors while riding a school district bus.  Please refer to the Student Handbook at each school, for the extended list of rules and guidelines.  
• Please reference the district's bus policy here.

• While students are allowed to carry electronic devises, these devices must be turned off inside of school buildings, including The MiLL.
• For the safety of students and staff, personal electronic devices are NOT allowed in the shop.  This includes all cell phones, music devices, earbuds, headphones, etc.
• ALL cell phones MUST be stored in the student's assigned locker or classroom phone caddy as specified by the instructor.
• Violations of this policy will result in disciplinary action and confiscation of the device.  Please refer to your student's home school Student Handbook for more information.
• Please reference the cell phone policy here.

Safety is first and foremost for all those who work in the shop.   The following expectations are set to maintain a safe working environment for everyone:

• Students must always wear safety glasses.
  • The first pair of safety glasses are provided.
• Students must wear close toed shoes.
  • Students reporting to class without proper shoes, may not be allowed to participate in class or given a pair of boots to wear if some are available.
• No student will operate equipment or tools if they have not completed the proper training
• Students are required to complete OSHA-10 certification prior to working in the shop.  OSHA-10 training teaches basic safety and health information, which is a common requirement for employment in construction and other industries.  If you would like more information, please use the following link to view an OSHA Infographic.

Students enrolled in Construction Technology classes at The MiLL have the ability to earn multiple credits.  See the breakdown below:

Cabinet Manufacturing:

• Cabinet Manufacturing Year 1  - 1 Elective Credit & 1 CTE Math Credit per semester
• Cabinet Manufacturing Year 2 - 1 Elective Credit & 1 CTE Math Credit per semester
• Cabinet Manufacturing Year 3 - 1 Elective Credit & 1 CTE Math Credit per semester
• Cabinet Manufacturing Year 4 - 2 Elective Credits per semester

Construction Technology Classes:

• Construction Technology A/B  - 1 Elective Credit & 1 CTE Math Credit per semester
• Mechanical/Electrical & Plumbing Systems A/B - 1 CTE Math Credit & 1 Physical Science Credit per semester
• Carpentry Technology IIA/IIB - 1 CTE Math Credit & 1 Physical Science Credit per semester
• Construction Technology IIA/IIB - 2 Elective Credits per semester

Welding Technology Classes:

• Welding Technology A/B - 2 Elective Credits per semester

The list of applicable certifications that you student can earn are listed below:

Cabinet Manufacturing

• OSHA-10 is a certification in job safety and workplace health hazards 
• WCA (Woodwork Career Alliance) is an industry approved certificate based on observable, measurable standards and evaluations. Learn more about the WCA Certificate.

Construction Technology

• OSHA-10 is a certification in job safety and workplace health hazards
• Students have the opportunity to earn one or more Home Builder's Institute, or HBI, certifications from the list below:  
  • PACT (Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Training) CORE
  • PACT Electrical
  • PACT Carpentry
  • PACT Plumbing
  • Painting & Finishing
  • Building Construction Technology

Welding Technology

• OSHA-10 certification for job safety and workplace health hazards