Retail Services

Questions? Call 440.891.7666

Special Admissions Program - Counselor Recommendation Only

This program provides the opportunity for students to receive training in a state-of-the-art retail lab located at Polaris.  This experience leads to authentic job training in the community providing course participants with an intensive and focused approach to advancing their customer service skills.  The ultimate goal is for studetns to gain full or part-time employment in the sales and service industry.

While working in a mock retail store, students in the Retail Services program learn to work as a team.  The program promotes development of interpersonal and management skills.  Students are motivated to demonstrate employability skills including punctuality, work safety, professional dress, acceptance of constructive feedback, and work accuracy.  Other skills addressed include work quality, work quantity, professional attitude, communication skills, taking the iniitiative, and the ability to stay on task.  While working in the lab and in the community, students are provided with an individualized approach to learning as they prepare for entry-level employment opportunities within the industry.

 

Program Objectives:

• ​Prepare for and participate in opportunities to obtain industry credentials
• Acquire advanced sales and service skills
• Provide exceptional customer service
• Exhibit ethical and professional behavior
• Demonstrate initiative and ability to work independently
• Use technology across all learning environments
• Demonstrate effective communication & decision making skills
• Gain knowledge of retail policies & procedures
• Master workplace readiness skills

High School Credit
Retail Services: 3.0, Technology: .5

Resources

Retail Services Fee & Supply List
Uniform Ordering

For additional information, contact Mike Rhamy, Director of Pupil Personnel, at 440.891.7666 or mrhamy@polaris.edu.

 

Teacher: Julie McGarey
Email:  jmcgarey@polaris.edu
Education:  Bachelors of Science in Special Education; Xavier University, Masters Degree in Special Education; Xavier University 
Certifications:  Intervention Specialist Licensure grades K-12 Moderate/Intensive and Principal Licensure grades K-12
At Polaris Since:  2022
Industry Experience:  Julie has 20 years teaching experience in Southwest & Northeast Ohio, all in grades K-12.
Interests & Hobbies:  Cooking, walking, gardening, reading, and playing with my kids 

Retail Services 2022-2023 Advisory Members

Ms. Megan Baechle, Berea Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Robert Chandler, Pet Supplies Plus
Mr. Jim Farren, CVS/Health
Mr. John Germaine, Giant Eagle
Mr. Gary Lenio, Southwest General Health Center
Mr. Gregory Mencini, The Great Escape
Mrs. Michelle Mezinger, Chick-fil-A
Mr. Jon Schmittgen, Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities