CTE Courses

Instructors Danielle Johnson and Jason Dossett offer classes in Agribusiness, Horticulture Science, Vet and Animal Science. The CTSO is Future Farmers of America.

Mike Pedigo offers 4 courses in Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair at CHS. Students have the opportunity to earn nationally recognized certifications in the automotive industry. Students also participate in the Career and Technical Student Organization which competes at SkillsUSA.

Business instructor is Judith Henry and Marketing instructor is Virginia Gantkowski. Courses include Introduction to Business Management, Accounting, Virtual Enterprise, School Based Enterprise and Marketing I,II, and III. These instructors also sponsor DECA Student Organization.

CHS Cosmetology Course Description

Cosmetology Instructor Nicki Goins teaches Cosmetology I, II and III. Students learn the history of cosmetology, job opportunities, state law, sanitation, safety, hair design, hair cutting, shampooing, nail dis

The Culinary Arts Program of Study gives high school students an opportunity to learn about safety, food preparation, Restaurant Management, Food Services, and Culinary Skills. Courses include Culinary I, II, and III with opportunities for Work Based Learning to apply job skills as a Junior and Senior.

Instructor Scott Waites teaches Dual Enrollment TCAT Computer Science Foundations, Coding I, Web Design Foundations and Networking. Mr. Waites has students that compete nationally in the field of cyber Security.

Instructor Brandon Watts leads this TCAT Dual Enrollment class. Courses include Mechatronics I,II,III & IV. These courses focus on the maintenance and troubleshooting components of manufacturing systems. Students have the opportunity to earn college credits and certifications in Safety, Quality, Manufacturing Production and Process and Industrial Maintenance. Industry Certifications are earned in Precision Measurement.

TCAT Dual Enrollment Robotics instructor Todd Beaty teaches Robotics I, II, and III. These Robotics courses allow students to explore the historical and currents uses of robots in today's industry settings with an understanding of writing and implementing programs as well application of programming with a Fanuc Robot. An industry credential is earned thru Fanuc on two robots in the classroom.

TCAT DE Welding Instructor Jim Reilly leads the courses for this class including Welding I, II, III and IV. Students will perform cutting and welding applications along with being proficient in safety practices, fabrication, shielded metal arc welding, properties of metals and quality control. Students have the opportunity to earn credit during these classes that transfer to post-secondary certifications.

Instructor Jennie Patton teaches Digital Arts & Design I,II & III. This course builds a strong understanding of design and the design process and how to create print and video communications for targeted audiences. Students will gain knowledge in computer design, photography, video creation and editing on multimedia platforms.

Instructor Stephanie Ross teaches ECE I, II & III which prepares students for child related careers involving the critical stages of birth to 8 years old. Through in depth academic studies students gain a solid understanding of child growth and development while gaining working knowledge of this age group by working directly with pre-school children on and off campus.

Instructors Kelli Worley and Renee Melton lead the DE Health Science Nursing Services Program of Study. Courses include Nursing Services I, II, III, and IV and Clinicals. Shannon Renegar is the Putnam County Instructor who teaches Health Science but focuses on Anatomy and Physiology and Dual Enrollment TTU Exercise Science.

Dave Powell is our Engineering Instructor who focuses on project based lessons which are STEM focus. The student who wants to focus on Introduction to Engineering, Computer Integrated Manufacturing, and Robotics will sign up for this Program of Study.

Randy Mansell is the Structural Systems Instructor at CHS. Classes include Structural Systems I, II, and III. Students participate in a project to build a 1600 square foot house each year. Students build the floor system, frame the house, and install roof decking and wall sheathing. The house is completed by end of school year and sold at public auction.

Instructor Mandy Rawls leads our Teaching as Profession Program of Study. Courses include:

Fundamentals of Education

Teaching as a Profession I, Teaching as a Profession II, and Teaching as a Profession Practicum.