Career & Technical Education

Todd County Central High SchoolAugust 1, 2012Freshman OrientationCareer & Technical EducationCynthia DickinsonFamily & Consumer Science DepartmentWelcome

Programs At TCCHSAgriculture EducationAgribusinessAgricultural Education, Communication & LeadershipAgricultural Power, Structural & Technical Systems Animal ScienceHorticulture & Plant Science SystemsFamily & Consumer SciencesEarly Childhood EducationConsumer & Family ManagementFundamentals of TeachingHealth SciencesAllied HealthPre-Nursing

Other Programs Available Russellville Area Technology Center Programs:Accounting & FinanceDraftingElectricity TechnologyHealth Sciences (State Registered Nursing Assistant)Information Technology (CISCO)Office TechnologyWelding TechnologyMachine Tool TechnologyAutomotive TechnologyStudents completing a series of courses and passing an Industry Certified Test receive Industry Certifications upon completion.Articulation AgreementsA student enrolled in a Career & Technical Program may earn college credit if they meet the Articulation Agreement guidelines.Articulation Agreements in place for:Agriculture EducationFamily & Consumer Science EducationRussellville Area Technology Center ProgramsWhat Can You Do NowExplore Careers and decide on a field you would be interested in.Take classes relating to your chosen career interest.Plan out your four years of secondary education.Research post secondary institution requirements and begin a foundation toward these requirements.

What Can You Do NowAs parents, stay involved in your childs education.Talk to your child about their interests.Assist with ILP on-line completion.Attend parent/teacher conferences.Expect to see progress and grade reports.View your childs grades through Infinite Campus (on-line).Establish a channel of communication with teachers.If you see your childs grades going down, get involved asap.Encourage your child to attend make-up & help sessions.Encourage your child to participate in C&T Student Organizations (FFA, FCCLA, FBLA, HOSA, DECA)

Why plan as a freshman?To meet the needed course requirements for a Career Cluster.Some classes are grade level specific.If attending the Russellville Area Technology Center, you need to have three or four elective class slots available in that years schedule to attend. Four slots attend in the morning.Three slots attend in the afternoon.Need to pass all required graduation classes to ensure that sufficient slots are available to attend RATC.

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