BLAST OFF

back to school

Bridgeport Vocational Center West
Launch Pad

top 10 things

each parent/student needs to know to get ready for the school year

#1

School Start Date:

August 19th

#2

Address:
4160 Grand View Boulevard, Los Angeles CA 90066
Head of school:
Andi Ambartsumyan – (818) 785-6236

#3

School Hours

9:05am – 3:35pm

#4

Emergency Information:

Make sure to update emergency contact information using the sheet found in your parent packet.

#5

School Supplies

stainless steel pan set

sauce pot/pans

non-stick pans

boiling pots sm/med/large

kitchen knife set (chef, butcher, filet, etc)

wooden spoon and spatula

strainer

ladles

measuring spoons/cups

large cutting boards

cheese grater

mandolin food slicer

rubber/metal tongs

knife resistant gloves

storage containers

steel baking sheets

oven mitts

black aprons

instant read food thermometer

kitchen scale

large rice cooker

ice maker

blender

kitchen aid mixer

air fryer

hovel (for turning soil)

garden trowel

cultivator claw (small handheld)

plastic pots for plants

clear plastic containers for microgreens (flat and wide like a casserole dish)

watering pot

durable gloves for gardening (disposable but tough)

gardening soil

scissors or shears to clip microgreens

microgreens seeds or plants

small herb plants

headphones

glue sticks

Shredder

Pens

Pencils

Erasers

Air freshener

#6

Lunch/Allergies

Please do not send any nuts or products containing nuts for your child to eat during nutrition in the classroom or at lunch. Any exposure to nuts through contact or ingestion can cause a severe reaction. If your child has eaten nuts prior to coming to school, please be sure your child’s hands have been thoroughly washed prior to entering the school.

Healthy snacks and treats are available at our student operated cafés and stores, such as nut-free granola bars, muffins, and juices. You can participate in helping us promote healthy eating among our students by sending healthy snacks.

#7

Transportation

  • Taxi and Bus options available
  • Contact [email protected] or Frank Conley: (818)-779-5172
  • Some students may be eligible for taxi reimbursement. 

#8

Dress code

o Students must come to school neat and clean, and clothing and accessories must be appropriate for school.

o Students must adhere to safety regulations that the on or off campus job requires.

o Students must adhere to the dress code required by the on or off campus job site.

o Skirts and shorts must be of appropriate length. Pants may not be more than 1 inch larger than actual waist size and may not sag.

o Sunglasses and hats are not permitted indoors, unless it is an accommodation listed in the IEP.

o No hanging chains from belt loops or pant pockets.

o No bare midriffs, halter tops or tank tops will be permitted.

o Students must be well groomed.

o Clothing and accessories must be respectful of racial, religious, and ethnic differences. Clothing may not contain the following themes: violence, religious, profanity, drugs, alcohol, and tobacco, or be sexually provocative, morbid or gang related.

o If clothing is deemed inappropriate by the administration, students may be sent home or given appropriate clothing.

o On-campus Job Sites: Your uniform is khaki pants and a white polo shirt.
Unless you are working in a restoration station or Natural Connections, in which case you should be wearing overalls.

o Practicum: Your uniform is dark blue or black pants and a white polo shirt.
Unless you are working at a government office, in which case your uniform is business casual. No denim, shorts, dresses, skirts, bare midriffs, or tank tops may be worn on workdays. It is highly recommended that you wear a white tank top or white undershirt under your white polo shirt to avoid seeing through your shirt.

o If you wish to dye your hair a color that is not natural, you will need to first gain the approval of your job site.

o It is highly recommended that a watch be worn during work hours.

o Students must adhere to any health regulations that our community partners have implemented.

#9

Cell Phone/Electronic Policy

o Cell phones may be brought to school and used during designated instructional time only and with the permission of the teacher/supervisor. If they are brought out during unapproved time, or if the school deems that the cell phone is a distraction, the cell phone will be confiscated. Parents will
need to come to school to retrieve the phone.

o Devices including, but not limited to headphones, I-Pads, laptops, tablets and other similar devices may be brought to school and used during career development and college courses. (Students need to adhere to the Computer Acceptable Use Policy, even when using their own device.)

o Electronic items may not contain any violent, sexual or profane content.

o Cell phones and/or any other electronic device will be confiscated if the device is used for “live streaming” and or recording any person, students, or staff, during school hours, including transportation.

#10

Please see the full list of rules and expectations on your parent packet. Please take the time to review with your child.