CTE PROGRAM SNAPSHOTS AGRICULTURE/ APPLIED SCIENCE

Science Explorations Learn about physical and earth science in a hands-on setting with real world applications. Animal Science Learn biology with an emphasis on the science of the animal through hands on application to the real world. Veterinary Science An activity driven course, which offers students the opportunity to explore veterinary science with an emphasis on technical skills. Horticulture (Plant Science) Learn Biology as you apply classroom learning to the real world – grow plants and learn the science behind them. Natural Resources Work and play indoors and out as you learn to restore wetlands, identify plant parts and processes. Prepare for outdoor careers. Landscape & Nursery Production Learn to construct landscapes & produces plants in a production environment. Floriculture & Greenhouse Build floral design skills and learn to work in and manage a greenhouse to produce plants.

CAREER EXPLORATION

Career Choices Find out which career will meet your skills & interests. Learn to research careers, apply for jobs, create a resume, and more. Worksite Learning Take your skills beyond the classroom. Earn credit for working a part time job.

Media, Design, Applied Arts & Tech. Digital Design Design your own creations as a hobby or turn your marketable skills into a future job with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver and Flash! Develop your Graphic Design & Illustration skills. Photography Take, edit, and process photos using professional cameras and equipment. Photojournalism Take, edit, and process photos using professional cameras and equipment. Yearbook Leave a lasting memory on your school as you create the Stanwood Epic Yearbook. Multimedia Learn to be a director, screenwriter, editor, sound designer, and cinematographer by creating your own videos and animations. Webpage Design Design professional and personal websites using modern software and techniques. Computer Programing/ Game Design Use the Unity game development ecosystem to learn about the game making process and make your own 2D or 3D games. Advanced Computer Programming Expand your computer skills as you learn how to code, build computers, and more.

PROFESSIONAL/ BUSINESS SERVICES American Sign Language 2 year course discussing language, how to converse with Deaf people, the origins and history of ASL, and Deaf rights. ASL can be one credit for both World Language & CTE. Fire Service Technology A 3 hour block learning to become a fire fighter or paramedic.

Introduction to Business Learn about the world of business, from how business operates to how to run one. Introduction to Marketing Learn about the world of business & advertising for products, sports and entertainment. Accounting Develop entry-level skills to be able to track your personal and business finances.

Business English Develop your skills in communicating in an applied setting for business & industry. Leadership Become a leader in the school and leave a lasting impact on your peers. Personal Finance Learn about budgeting, credit, saving, taxes, investing, retirement & more! Street Law Study criminal, business, & civil law - speakers, mock trials & field trips to watch real trials bring it to life! Learn about Careers in law. Culinary Arts Learn to cook and prepare meals for yourself and others. Prepare for a career in the food service or hospitality industry.

Medical Terminology Learn the language of medicine and gain the entry level skills for medical programs. Sports Medicine A 2-year program designed for students who plan on making health care a career.

BUILDING & DESIGN

Ag Mechanics (Mech Tech) A 2 year program to learn to work with metal, electricity, small gas engines, and more. Woodworking Do you love making things? Build your own wood projects in this 2-year program. RAP Construction Develop pre-apprenticeship skills in the construction industry that lead to direct entry into apprenticeship programs in this 3 hour block program.

Engineering Design Learn to design products to be built. Create designs using real world software and bring them to life using lasers and 3D printers. CAD/CAM Learn 3D modeling and CNC Machining as you design and build a variety of projects.

Construction Geometry Learn math in a hands-on environment. In this 2 hour program you will learn Geometry while at the same time learning real construction skills. Robotics Learn to design, build and program robots to complete a variety of tasks in this fast-growing career field. Core Plus Science Explore how and why materials are used in various applications as well as be able to use physics concepts in a hands on environment as you prepare for a career in industry.

BROCHURE KEY

Fine Art Credit Available Science Credit Available 3rd Year Math Credit Available Sr. English Credit Available College Credit Available Industry Certification Available

CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION VISION Students leave the Stanwood Career & Technical Education (CTE) Programs with marketable employability skills and levels of academic qualifications which allow them to choose among high-demand careers or pursue additional education/ training. Our CTE mission is to prepare all learners for successful roles in families, careers, and communities. Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses provide a variety of opportunities for students to explore their career interests while developing academic, technical, leadership, and practical skills in areas that are highly relevant to students and highly valued by employers and colleges in our region. Many of these courses are articulated with local college programs and provide college credit at no cost. In addition, CTE courses provide students: • 21st Century Skill training • Access to State of the Art Technologies • Real World Projects and Activities • Student Leadership Clubs including FBLA, FCCLA, TSA, FFA, and

Sports Medicine Association • Skill Competitions at the local, regional, state, and national levels • Career and College Exploration and Connections • Opportunities for Innovation and Creativity

Today’s jobs require better-prepared and higher-skilled employees than ever before. Our new economy is knowledge-based, and many of the fastest-growing, best-paying jobs are technical. This necessitates a combination of strong vocational and general education that teaches positive work concepts and allows students to explore specific occupational choices through hands-on experiences.

COURSE EQUIVALENCY Washington State Law and Stanwood-Camano School District Policy allow for CTE courses to be determined as equivalent to academic courses. This means that specific CTE courses can be used to meet graduation requirements in other areas such as fine arts, science, and math.

CTE DUAL CREDIT CTE DUAL Credit (Formerly known as Tech Prep) courses align Career and Technical Education classes at Stanwood High School to courses offered at Everett Community College. The CTE Dual Credit program creates an opportunity for students to earn both high school credits for graduation while earning college credit. EvCC’s CTE Dual Credit program is accessible to ALL high school students with no costs involved. Because there is no charge for college tuition and students do not need to purchase textbooks or provide transportation, the savings for students, parents and taxpayers is significant.

CAREER & TECHNICAL STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO's) are recognized as integral to the career and technical education program. CTSO's provide a unique program of career and leadership development, motivation and recognition for high school students enrolled in career and technical programs. CTSO's are not "clubs" to which only a few career and technical students belong. Rather, a CTSO is a powerful instructional tool that works best when integrated into the career and technical curriculum and classroom by a career and technical instructor who is committed to the development of the total person. Career and technical educators recognize the importance of providing students with job and career-related training that complements the job-specific skills needed for entry into a particular field. Stanwood High School participates in the following organizations:

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NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT The Stanwood-Camano School District does not discriminate in employment, programs, or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the District's Title IX/Affirmative Action Officer and Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator, Maurene Stanton, or the Section 504/American Disabilities Act Coordinator, Robert Hascall, Stanwood-Camano School District, 26920 Pioneer Hwy, Stanwood, WA 98292. Telephone: (360) 629-1200.

CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION CONNECTING EDUCATION TO CAREERS

Stanwood High School

Stanwood-Camano School District

Career & Technical Education Department 7400 272nd St NW

Stanwood WA 98292 Phone: (360) 629-1313

FAX: (360) 629-1314 cte.stanwood.wednet.edu