Students who meet the requirements to be a CTE Concentrator will be recognized for their achievement with a CTE Concentrator Cord. Students can proudly wear it as they receive their diplomas. 

CTE Concentrator Cord Requirements:

• Complete two courses in a single program of study

Students who meet the requirements to earn a CTE Honors Recognition Certificate will be recognized for their achievement with a certificate that they receive along with their diploma. Students will also receive a gift from the CTE Department which consists of a USB flash drive and a portable power bank charger. 

CTE Honors Recognition Certificate Requirements:

• Complete two courses in a program of study 

• Attain a Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above

• Earn a B or better in each required program of study coursework

• Meet or exceed proficiency on performance-based assessments for the corresponding program of study

Performance-Based Assessments (PBAs):

A performance-based assessment is a real-world, industry problem-based, or design-based challenge that measures students' ability to apply the skills and knowledge learned from the completion of a CTE program of study. The challenges, developed by local industry partners, task students to devise a solution or create a product and present their ideas to industry professionals. The PBA consists of three components:

• Technical writing

• Oral presentation

• Performance assessment

The PBA is conducted every year by the Windward Academy for CTE.