Career and Technical Education (CTE) Academy
Sioux Falls School DistrictMission: “to educate and prepare each
student to succeed in a changing world.”
What is the CTE Academy?
CTE Academy background• Career-focused education• Relevant, hands-on
learning opportunities • Workforce Demands/
Employer Needs
• Minimizes the duplication of expensive programs at each high school
• High school program capacity did not meet student demand
Student Benefits
• Student interest &engagement increases
• Brings relevance to education
• Attendance improves• Academic performance
increases• Drop-out rate decreases• Allows career exploration before graduation• Jump start on many career opportunities
Why attend the CTE Academy?
• Career-focused education• Explore careers at no cost before
graduation• Relevant, hands-on
learning opportunities • Solve real-life problems
in class• 15 different programs
to choose from• Possible to earn
college credit in many programs
CTE Academy design• Students travel to CTE Academy for a block of
time out of their regular school day.• Transportation is provided for students from
home high schools in Sioux Falls. Students may also drive their own vehicles.
• Fall semester 2014 enrollment = over 900• Fall 2010 =550• Enrollment capacity = 960 students• Nine surrounding districts = 165 slots each
semester• Regional design increases student opportunities• Located west of I-29 and Madison St.
• Enrollment remains at home high school• Extracurricular activities at home high school• Attend Academy one of three scheduled
blocks during the school day• Exploratory & introductory CTE courses
remain at regular high schools (Welding, Intro to Auto, FACS, Woods)
• Double class period = 1 full credit per semester*Also counts double toward GPA
• Blocks scheduled for 1 hour 40 minutes– Block 1 = 7:45 am to 9:25 am– Block 2 = 9:40 am to 11:20 am– Block 3 = 1:20 pm to 3:00 pm
Student Daily Schedule
Who should attend?• State-of-the-art, high-tech facility for
ALL students • Students interested in rigorous and
specialized advanced training• Students range from 9th to 12th grade• Program completion may lead to
industry-recognized certification in some programs
• Students are prepared for advanced training programs, two or four-year post-secondary education, or entry-level work
CTE Academy Programs & Courses
• State approved CTE courses – aligned with state standards
• Highly Qualified, state certified instructors
• Opportunities available to earn core content credit• Articulation and dual credit opportunities available
Media Production
• Intro to Arts/AV Technology• A\V Production• Broadcast Technology• Digital Music Production• Digital Animation
Auto Body Repair • Introduction to Auto Body Repair• Auto Body Structural Repair• Auto Body Nonstructural Repair• Painting & Refinishing
Automotive Technology • Auto Brakes• Auto Electronics• Auto Suspension & Steering• Auto Engine Performance
Carpentry and Construction
• Carpentry I• Carpentry II• Cabinetmaking
Community PartnershipsHabitat for HumanitySioux Falls Housing Corporation
Health Careers
• Health Careers I• Health Careers II
• Ten week internship component during spring semester
• Students eligible to take CNA exam
Welding & Manufacturing
• Welding 2• Advanced Welding & Fabrication• Principles of Manufacturing
Project Lead the Way®
• Pre-Engineering Program– Introduction to Engineering Design™– Principles of Engineering™– Digital Electronics™– Engineering Design and Development™
** PLTW courses approved for weighted grades and students can earn college credit.
• Over 150 colleges and universities in U.S. grant credit to students, including Augustana College in Sioux Falls (up to 12 credits).
Project Lead the Way®
• Biomedical Sciences Program
– Principles of Biomedical Sciences™– Human Body Systems™– Medical Intervention™– Biomedical Innovation™
Hospitality & Tourism
• Restaurant Mgmt. \Culinary Arts I• Restaurant Mgmt. \Culinary Arts II• Baking & Pastries
Human Services
• Introduction to Human Services• Guiding Youth & Families• Personal Services
Recently added programs• Academy of Finance
– Partnership with University of SD and Citibank– Students can earn up to 17 college credits– Paid summer internships at sponsor businesses
• Computer Networking & Support– 2 semester program– Students can earn A+ certification– Smooth transition to post-secondary IT programs– New course (Fall 2015) - CyberSecurity
• Aviation – newly offered in Fall 2014– 2 semester program– Students will complete FAA ground school– Simulated and actual flight time
Opportunities to earn core content credit • Speech • Composition• Technical Reading & Writing• Advanced CompositionAdditional Options• Intro to Media Arts – approved for Fine
Arts credit• PLTW courses count as 4th math
requirement for SD Opportunity Scholarship
Career & Technical Education in the 21st Century
Moving beyond tradition
• State of the art equipment in labs– Media, Health, Culinary, Engineering,
Automotive, Electronics & Robotics
• Emphasis on rigor and relevance• Teamwork and project based learning• Critical thinking and problem solving skills• Students prepared for a variety of post
secondary options
Capstone Experiences
• Senior Experience• Entrepreneurial
Experience• Youth Internship
* Students may earn additional credit for work experiences.
Post-secondary connections
• Advisory Board Members– Curriculum & Content
• Facility and school tours• Guest Speakers• Career exploration opportunities• Articulation agreements• Dual credit opportunities
– Augustana College– Technical institutes, colleges & universities
Business Partnerships
• Advisory Board Members– Curriculum & Content– Skill Demands– Equipment Needs– Workforce Qualifications
• Student Experience work sites• Guest Speakers \ Instructors• Program Sponsors \ Donors• Attendance at open houses, job fairs and
student events, such as VEX Robotics Tourney and Weld-Off
Career and Technical Education (CTE) Academy
Jim Kayl, Principal [email protected]
605-367-5504Learn More: sf.k12.sd.us Facebook: CTE Academy