Comprehensive CTE High School Programs for Grades 10-12 in South Wilmington
Offering diverse CTE programs for grades 10-12 with collaboration between Wake Tech, Wake County Public Schools, and local commissioners. Students can apply to specialized programs, earn college credits, and work towards certifications and diplomas. Our curriculum emphasizes hands-on learning through internships and practical applications. With a focus on underrepresented students, we aim to foster a supportive learning environment. Become part of a community that values academic and technical education in fields such as nursing, welding, and biopharmaceutical technology.
Comprehensive CTE High School Programs for Grades 10-12 in South Wilmington
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The Basics • Comprehensive (Core Academics and CTE) • Grades 10-12 • 700 students; approximately 235 per grade • Location: S. Wilmington St. • Name TBD • WTCC Calendar • Transportation Hub= Southeast Raleigh High • Athletics - Southeast
The Basics cont... • Collaboration between Wake Tech, Wake County Public Schools and Wake County Commissioners • May accept rising seniors if we have approximately 30. We will not recruit rising seniors. • Students must apply to a specific program • Students must have met promotion requirements • World Language (Spanish)
Overview of CTE Planned Programs • (10) programs planned • High school credential offered Certificate and/or Diploma • Students earn college credit
Overview of CTE Planned Programs cont... • All programs provide a pathway to an AAS degree, certificate, or diploma program at Wake Tech • Goal is to incorporate WBL • Internships • Apprenticeships • Co-ops • Hands-on/Practical Application curriculum • Technical Standards
Planned CTE Certificate/Diploma Programs • Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration (AHR) • Biopharmaceutical Technology (BIO) • Collision Repair (COL)*this program is under development • Cosmetology (COS)/(Diploma) • Electrical Systems (ELC) • Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) • Nursing Assistant (NAS) • Plumbing (PLU) • Simulation & Game Development (SGD) • Welding (WLD)
Academic Program Vision • Deliberate collaboration protocol between WTCC/ WCPSS teachers to make sure that the academic program is taught through a CTE lens • Softand employability skills • Project Based Learning • Flexible schedule to create integration • Design thinking
Type of Student • understand value of core academics as part of program • criteria - last 2 report cards/ grades, GPA (3.0 GPA/ CCP), EOG/ C scores, behavior referrals (principal rec) • Passion for the program • underrepresented students/ diversity/ including gender
Recruiting Timeline •Website – www.ctehs.wcpss.net •Video – September 19 •Tours to Wake Tech to see Programs – Oct 10, 17, 31 •Met with Dean’s and CDC’s. Will meet with Middle School CDC’s on October 9 •Brochures – End of September
Recruiting Timeline cont... •Parent Information Sessions (Sept-Dec) •Magnet Fair November 2 •CTE High School Tours/Open Houses – November 6th & 13th •Pre-applications due December 6 •Online Magnet and Early College Applications January 28-February 9
CTE High School Pre- Application •1st generation college – 50% •Essay •Report Cards/EOG’s & EOC’s •College & Career Promise 3.0 GPA (principals can override) •Underrepresented populations for programs – gender •Reach out to middle schools for student names
CTE High School Pre-Application cont... • Look for kids with Passion for program applying for • 3 letters of recommendation – English, Math, Principal • 10 programs – apply to program • Biopharmaceutical and Geographic Information Systems have more seats
CTE High School Pre-Application Cont... •Students rank top 3 •Students must meet technical standards of the program they are applying for –Ex. Snakes, Colorblind