Our Programs

The MiLL Schedule is based on drop off and pick up times of student to/from The MiLL.  Please use the links below to access The MiLL schedule and both MRHS and WHS Building Bell Schedules.

MILL DAILY SCHEDULE

At the beginning of the 2022-2023 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 toe 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 feel free to contact us at 719-391-3595 if you know that your student is going to be absent; however, if you have contacted your student's high school to report an absence, then there is no need to contact us directly.

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.
• 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.  

• While students are allowed to carry electronic devices, 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.

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 classes at The MiLL have the ability to earn multiple credits.  See the breakdown below:

Construction 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

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 ( Woodworker 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