• Career and Technical Education Pathways

    Computer Aided Drafting (CAD)

    Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) is a three (3) course Career & Technical Education (CTE) instructional program of study that engages students in the world of construction and architecture through coursework focusing on site selection, drafting, architectural, and engineering planning, budgeting, cost estimating, production, permits, contracting, work timetables, and project management. Students utilize strategies to solve open-ended problems while they learn how to apply technical skills, knowledge, documentation techniques, and processes using modern, industry-leading technology and software. Work-based learning experiences and industry-mentored projects will introduce students to a wide array of careers such as architects, civil engineers, construction management, cost estimators, and drafters. The AET program of study will lead to students earning AutoCAD and Revit certification, dual enrollment for up to 10 credits from Delaware Technical and Community College (DTCC), and advanced skills in product data management (PDM) and building information modeling (BIM).

    • Drafting and Design I
    • Drafting and Design II
    • Drafting and Design III

    Communications Technology

    Communications Technology is 

    • Communications & Technology I
    • Communications & Technology II
    • Communications & Technology III

    Computer Science 

    The Computer Science program of study is a three (3) course CTE program that engages students in open-ended problem solving where students study computational practices such as algorithm development, problem solving and programming within the context of problems relevant to their everyday lives. The program includes the completion of two Advanced Placement courses.

    • Exploring Computer Science
    • AP Computer Science Principles
    • AP Computer Science A

    Foods

    The Culinary & Hospitality Management program of study is a three-course CTE program that is supported by the National Restaurant Association Education Foundation. ProStart® trains students on industry-specific skills that can be used in all aspects of the restaurant and hospitality industry along with employability skills like leadership, accountability, teamwork, and responsibility. The program prepares students for careers such as Executive chef and Sous Chef, Food Service Manager, Kitchen Manager, and Line Cook.

    • Foods 1
    • Foods 2
    • Foods 3

    Digital Communications Technology

    The Digital Communication Technology (DCT) program of study is a three (3) course Career & Technical Education (CTE) instructional program of study that requires students to apply the skills and tools of digital designers used in graphic design, pixel-based imagery manipulation, HTML coding, digital video production, vector image manipulation, digital illustration, and digital publishing. Students utilize strategies to solve open-ended problems while learning how to apply technical skills, creative skills, industry knowledge, documentation techniques, and processes using modern, industry-leading technology and software. Client-based learning experiences and industry-mentored projects introduce students to a wide array of related careers in public relations, marketing, web and digital communications and printing.

    • Foundations of Digital Design
    • Processes of Digital Design
    • Applications of Digital Design

    Engineering (PLTW)

    The Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Engineering program of study is a three-course CTE program that engages students in open-ended problem solving where students learn and apply the engineering design process and use modern, industry-leading technology and software. The program prepares students for further education and careers in engineering and engineering technology.

    • Introduction to Engineering Design
    • Principles of Engineering
    • Engineering Design and Development

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    • JDG I
    • JDG II
    • JDG III

    K-12 Teacher Academy

    The K-12 Teacher Academy program of study is a three-course CTE program that prepares students for careers in elementary and secondary education. Observation opportunities in a variety of age and discipline settings, as well as special needs and non-classroom settings, provide practical experiences while enriching the learning. Students participate in a long-term placement during their senior year which allows for in-depth experiences in a classroom setting.

    • Human Growth & Development
    • Teaching as a Profession
    • Fundamentals of Curriculum & Instruction

    Marketing

    The Marketing Today! program of study is a three- course Career and Technical Education (CTE) program that engages students with the world of marketing services by focusing on how marketing is evolving in the digital age and how companies can be successful by implementing marketing strategies. Students gain career/industry knowledge through a series of work‐based learning activities in and out of the classroom such as: internship, apprenticeship, co-op, project completion, of at least 60 hours. Marketing Today courses introduce students to a wide array of careers such as data analytics, project and content management, digital marketing, marketing campaign management, demographic analytics, communications, etc.

    • Marketing Essentials for a Digital and Dynamic World
    • Digital & Data Driven Marketing
    • Entrepreneurial & Corporate Marketing