Career & Technical Education (CTE)

  • Sustainability & Renewable Technologies

    Students in this course explore issues that affect global citizens in the areas of economics, culture, and the environment. The course introduces students to the historic, economic, political, environmental, and cultural issues that impact the global community and its future. Students will address issues affecting the health of the environment and explore solutions offered by…

  • Family & Consumer Sciences Exploratory II

    This course helps students develop essential knowledge and skills to lead better lives, be career-ready, build strong families, and make meaningful contributions to their communities. Note: Completer sequences and certifications do not apply.  This CTE course aligns with Virginia’s required student tasks and competencies for Family and Consumer Sciences Exploratory II.

  • Family & Consumer Sciences Exploratory I

    In this course, students will prepare to be life-ready as they manage individual, family, career, and community roles and responsibilities. Note: Completer sequences and certifications do not apply.  This CTE course aligns with Virginia’s required student tasks and competencies for Family and Consumer Sciences Exploratory I.

  • Career Investigations

    This course allows students to explore career options and begin investigating career opportunities. Students assess their roles in society, identify their roles as workers, analyze their personal assets, complete a basic exploration of career clusters, select career pathways or occupations for further study, and create an Academic and Career Plan based on their academic and…

  • Family & Consumer Sciences Exploratory III

    In this course, students continue to build on knowledge and skills acquired in Family and Consumer Sciences Exploratory I and II to lead better lives, be career-ready, build strong families, and make meaningful contributions to their communities.  This CTE course aligns with Virginia’s required student tasks and competencies for Family and Consumer Sciences Exploratory III.

  • Agriscience Exploration (Grade 7)

    In this course, students explore science as it relates to agriculture and develop an understanding of human relations, communication, the importance of agriculture to the economy, and key scientific terms related to the field of agriculture. Note: Completer sequences and certifications do not apply. This CTE course aligns with Virginia’s required student tasks and competencies for Agriscience…

  • Introduction to Agriscience (Grade 6)

    Through project-based learning, technical skill development, and academic enrichment activities, students in this course will explore the importance of plant and animal agriculture, scientific principles, agricultural mechanics, natural resources management, career opportunities related to agriculture, agriscience, and agribusiness, and the benefits of Future Farmers of America (FAA) membership through their local school. Note: Completer sequences and…

  • Health & Medical Sciences Exploratory

    Students in this course explore health and medical sciences careers and related career clusters, participate in interactive activities, and receive an overview of the healthcare industry. Course content includes the criteria for entering various healthcare careers, and students will gain communication, problem solving, and critical thinking skills. This CTE course aligns with Virginia’s required student tasks…

  • Make It Your Business

    Students in this course design, establish, and operate a small-group or class business, producing a service or product that meets an identified school or community need. Emphasis is placed on the introduction and application of business terminology, basic entrepreneurship concepts, and fundamental business principles. Basic academic skills (mathematics, science, English, and history/social science) are integrated…

  • Introduction to Early Childhood Education

    Students in this course prepare to be primary providers of childcare services by focusing on the planning, organizing, and conducting of meaningful play and learning activities. Course topics include child monitoring and supervision, record-keeping and referral procedures, and work-based learning experiences. Students also prepare for continuing education leading to careers in early childhood fields (e.g.,…