CTE Supported Electives

Journalism, Photojournalism and school-sponsored newspapers and yearbooks serve as a laboratory and an educational tool in the training of student journalists to provide information and editorial leadership. Students focus on matters concerning the school, local, national and international issues, to provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and viewpoints and to give coverage of newsworthy events directly related to the school, individual students, staff and organizations. These student-driven publications provide journalism staff members with hands-on scholastic training on management and production of the school publications, using editorial judgment and journalistic integrity, as well as working within time constraints and budget limitations.

Learn More! 2025-26 CTE Programs of Study Guidebook

Journalism, Photojournalism and school-sponsored newspapers and yearbooks serve as a laboratory and an educational tool in the
training of student journalists to provide information and editorial leadership. Students focus on matters concerning the school, local, national and international issues, to provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and viewpoints and to give coverage of newsworthy events directly related to the school, individual students, staff and organizations. These student-driven publications provide journalism staff members with hands-on scholastic training on management and production of the school publications, using editorial judgment and journalistic integrity, as well as working within time constraints and budget limitations.

Learn More! 2025-26 CTE Programs of Study Guidebook

Career Preparation provides opportunities for students to participate in a work-based learning experience that combines classroom instruction with business and industry employment experiences. The goal is to prepare students with a variety of skills for a changing workplace. Career preparation is relevant and rigorous, supports student attainment of academic standards, and effectively prepares students for college and career success. This comparison highlights the broader, more generalized Career Preparation General course versus the structured, pathway-focused nature of the Career Preparation for Program of Study. For both, students are enrolled in a single-period course for direct instruction and allowed up to two Career Prep Off Campus periods for the purpose of work-based learning.

Learn More! 2025-26 CTE Programs of Study Guidebook

AFJROTC provides citizenship training and an aerospace science program for high school students. Secondary school students who enroll in the AFJROTC program are offered a wide variety of curricular and co-curricular activities. The program explores the historic and scientific aspects of aerospace technology and teaches high school students self-reliance, self-discipline, and other leadership characteristics. By Title 10 United States Code, the program is a citizenship program and not chartered as a recruiting program for the military services and those students who participate in AFJROTC do not incur any obligation to the Air Force. AFJROTC objectives are to educate and train high school cadets in citizenship and life skills; promote community service; instill a sense of responsibility; and develop character, leadership, and self-discipline through education and instruction in air and space fundamentals and the Air Force’s core values of integrity first, service before self and excellence in all we do. The course includes at least one day per week of physical fitness training. All students are expected to wear a uniform and conform to military grooming standards (hair and jewelry).

Learn More! 2025-26 CTE Programs of Study Guidebook

The Navy JROTC mission is to instill in students in United States secondary educational institutions the values of citizenship, service to the United States, personal responsibility and a sense of accomplishment.

Learn More! 2025-26 CTE Programs of Study Guidebook