Career and Technical Education (CTE) 

• Choose between standard or honors for Horticulture and Animal Science courses

• You must be enrolled or planning to enroll in an agriculture class in order to participate in FFA activities

• The advancement of the FFA degrees is contingent upon the number of agriculture classes taken

• Marketing: These classes are project-based. 

• Group and team-based projects are common in these courses

• You should be prepared to present and communicate in group settings

• Community-based activities, field trips, and guest speakers are used to enhance the connections between the content and the real world 

• Digital Design & Animation must be taken before Game Art & Design as the skills and concepts are essential for all other courses

• AP Computer Science Principles is designed for students with little to no programming experience. All are welcome

• In order to take Drone Technology, you must be 16 years old and have a valid government-issued ID. This is required for the remote pilot licensure exam associated with the course

FOODS

• Teamwork and communication are foundational in these courses.

• Basic hygiene is expected

• Be prepared to try new things

• This course prepares you to receive your ServSafe Certification

INTERIOR DESIGN

• Interior Design Fundamentals is the first course required

• Interior Design Technology Honors and Interior Design Studio may be taken in any order (You do not have to take both)

• The first three courses in this pathway are designed to build your knowledge of the healthcare field (actual patient contact and care take place in the fourth level)

• Foundations of Health Science and Health Science II build your understanding of healthcare careers and medical knowledge

• Health Science I provides an in-depth study of the human body, specifically the structures, functions, and disorders

• Nursing Fundamentals is a senior-level course, offered as a double block during 1st and 2nd (a clinical rotation at a local geriatric care center is required and will support you in receiving the Certified Nursing Assistant credential)

• Students must be in the 10th grade or older to register for the courses

• In this program, you will become a training resident of the NC State Board of Cosmetology. This requires you to submit a copy of your Social Security Card, a government-issued ID, and a birth certificate

• Please communicate to your counselors your wish to participate in the program, as it does require a significant amount of your scheduled blocks, and you will need to be strategic in your course requests

• Good attendance is foundational to being successful in this program so that you can complete the required number of hours for apprentice licensure (1200 hours)

• Safety is the most important piece of participating in the automotive courses 

• The lab space is only for students who have shown their ability to be responsible and maintain safety of themselves and their fellow students

• You should be prepared to work hard, communicate with team members, and to clean up after yourself and your groups

• Students will have the opportunity to work on real customer cars and will be trained on customer relations. 

• You will be able to obtain your OSHA 10 Safety certification in this pathway

• This pathway provides an introduction tothe construction industry where you will learn how to use tools, read blueprints, and specific buidling skills

• Communication and employability skills are key components

• In these courses, you will participate in a lot of self-directed activities as you hone your skills in sketching, drawings, and the CAD software

• You will gain an understanding of the various careers available in the drafting and engineering trades. Additionally, students will practice working for clients in a simulated setting

• You will have the opportunity to take the nationally recognized industry certification exams for each course

• Our welding classes focus on industrial welding processes

• Welding II and III students have the opportunity to gain AWS D1.1 structural qualifications

• Students must be in the 10th grade or older to register for the courses