Portsmouth High School's CTE Academies
The Academy for Education, Child Development and Human Services
Portsmouth High School’s Academy of Education, Child Development, and Human Services is aligned to academic, technical and industry-based standards to ensure a rigorous state approved three-year career and technical education (CTE) program. During the second and third year of the program, the students will be provided the opportunity to experience a variety of internships where they will work directly with children at local childcare centers and elementary schools. Students who successfully complete the program will earn a certificate issued by the Rhode Island Department of Education that documents that they have successfully completed the training titled Foundations for the Rhode Island Early Learning and Development Standards. After the successful completion of the Education, Child Development, and Human Services program, the students will be prepared to complete the Rhode Island ParaPro Assessment. A passing score on the assessment will allow the student to work as a teacher assistant in a variety of school settings. This academy provides an introduction to the field of pediatrics and the foundation for careers in education and the field of human services and family studies.
The Academy for Engineering Design
Portsmouth High School’s Academy for Engineering Design provides students with the opportunity for hands on learning through the Project Lead the Way (PLTW) series of courses. The program includes three foundational courses: Introduction to Engineering Design, Principles of Engineering, and Engineering Design and Development. It also includes several optional/specialized courses that provide students with instruction in specific fields of engineering. Each foundational course provides students with the opportunity to earn up to 3 college credits through our partnership with Rochester Institute of Technology as well as other regional and nationally accredited universities throughout the country.
The Academy for Media Communications and Digital Video Production
A Rhode Island Department of Education certified Career and Technical Education program (CTE). The Academy is a unique program that delivers specialized communication and video skills throughout a multi-year sequence of course offerings. In order to satisfy the CTE requirements of the Academy for Media Communications and Digital Video Production, students are required to enroll in 3 consecutive courses. Two of the required courses are Digital Video Production I and Digital Video III. To satisfy the second level in the sequence of courses, a student may choose to enroll in either Digital Video Production II or the course Video Journalism/Broadcasting.The Academy is proud to offer students an opportunity to work with industry standard film equipment. Upon the successful completion of the program, students will be eligible to earn five college credits from New England Institute of Technology.
The Academy for Visual Arts and Design
The Academy for Visual Arts and Design is a Rhode Island Department of Education, Career and Technical Education (CTE) Board of Trustees approved program. This rigorous program is designed for students who are interested in pursuing a career in the arts. Students will cultivate the interpersonal skills that are necessary to be able to work collaboratively in the classroom setting as well as with our industry partners in art, gallery, and museum education. Students will be expected to demonstrate their skills and talents within in a multiyear sequence of advanced level course work culminating in a comprehensive portfolio of artwork that they will present during exhibitions.