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FLEX (World Language) l Lab Fees l Middle School Scope, Time Log, & Materials l Rubrics In Schoology l Speaker Form
FLEX (World Language) l Lab Fees l Middle School Scope, Time Log, & Materials l Rubrics In Schoology l Speaker Form
"One Team, One Dream"
"One Team, One Dream"
"Empowering Tomorrow's Innovators & Navigating Futures”
Career and Technical Education Middle School Mission
Frederick County Public Schools Career and Technical Education program prepares students for college and career readiness through a comprehensive, hands-on curriculum that cultivates essential skills, such as critical thinking, financial and digital literacy, problem-solving, communication, and ethical leadership. We integrate real-world applications and industry practices to expose students to diverse career pathways and inspire a lifelong passion for learning.
Middle School CTE Pathways
Provide authentic experiences and opportunities, bridging the gap between classroom learning and the real world.
Empower ALL students to explore their interests, talents, and strengths, and make informed decisions about their career and educational paths.
CTE Standard Rubric/Career Ready Practices/Standards of Workmanship
CTE Standard Rubric/Career Ready Practices/Standards of Workmanship
CTE Courses Focus On Six Major Career Ready Practices
Responsible Citizen
Skilled Professional
Knowledgeable Professional
Creative Communicator
Innovative Designer
Computational Thinker
One Standard Of Workmanship (doc) For All Classes Focusing on Safety and Ethical Leadership (Career & College Readiness)
Respect
Responsibility
Integrity
Transparency
Fairness
Trust
Following Rules
Viability
Consistent Grading Practices With Guiderails
Grades are based on a body of evidence of student learning that is aligned to standards, is multiple and varied over time, and takes into account the varied needs of students.
Grades do not reflect habits of work such as participation or effort.
Departments, ALP teams, or course-alike teams within a school should collaborate to establish consistent grading practices and gradebook setups.
Formative Options: Used to guide instruction
Project Based Learning Checkpoints
Worksheets, Quizzes and Small Projects
Occasional, specific Lesson Starters and Exit Tickets (see chart below)
Safety Quizzes and hands on demonstration of Tools/skills
Processes towards the final Product / Project
Summative: Used to evaluate learning over time.
Final Project Design & Iteration
Unit Exams
Final Notebooks / Portfolio Submission
Final Product / Project
Final Presentations
Recommended Assessments - VPA/PE/CTE
No Homework (Preferred*)
Formative: 50-70%
Summative: 30-50%
With Homework
Formative: 40-60%
Summative: 20-40%
Homework: 0-10%
FCPS Systemic Information Presented to Students and Parents
FCPS Systemic Information Presented to Students and Parents
Promoting Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses is essential because they equip students with real-world skills, industry-recognized credentials (at high school level), and hands-on experiences that lead to high-demand, high-wage careers. CTE pathways help students make informed career choices, connect learning to life beyond school, and strengthen the local workforce. By elevating CTE, schools empower students to succeed in both college and career.
Middle School Marketing Materials
Includes: Printable brochure, course descriptions, pathway table, and course numbers Semester/Year-Long
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