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    CTE  
     
    There is a growing need in the U.S. workforce for well-trained employees who are prepared with the 21st Century skills that businesses and corporations have identified as critical for the challenges of our global economy. Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs in Virginia public schools prepare today's students for their future education and workplace experiences by offering quality hands-on learning in a "real-world" context.
     
    The mission of CTE is to ensure that every graduate is prepared for the challenges of post-secondary education and the workplace. Workplace readiness skills emphasized within CTE programs include:
    • critical and high order thinking
    • collaboration and teamwork
    • creativity
    • personal and social responsibility
    • communication
    • decision-making skills and more!
     
     
     CTE Program Areas
     
    The Career & Technical Education department consists of four program areas:
    • Business & Information Technology
    • Family & Consumer Sciences
    • Marketing Education
    • Technology Education

    All program area classes incorporate teaching strategies that actively engage students in applying knowledge to real world scenarios. Some courses also provide laboratory learning experiences, such as work in the school store, gourmet foods kitchen, preschool, production lab, and more.  All students are provided with opportunities to earn industry certifications aligned with the state competencies for the course.

     
     
     Teachers & Courses
     
    Business & Information Technology
    Mrs. Barbara Hochstein
    Teacher Cadet 
    Personal Finance
    Accounting 
    * FBLA
    *Educators Rising 
    		 mail
    Mr. Paul Rosenthal
    Introduction to Business Marketing
    Business Management
    Business Law 
    CIS
    Advanced CIS 
    * FBLA
    		  Mail
     
     
    Family & Consumer Sciences
    Mrs. Sarah Henkel
    Early Childhood Education
    Personal Fiance 
    		 Mail
    Mrs. Natalie Hudson
    Gourmet Foods
    Early Childhood Education
    Leadership Development 
    Human Development 
    Fashion Design
    Intro to Housing 
    		 Mail
     
    Marketing Education
    Mr. Wes Anderson 
    Introduction to Business Marketing 
    Marketing Co-op / Non Co-op
    Advanced Marketing Co-op / Non Co-op 
    *DECA
    *School Store 
    		 Mail
    Mrs. Megan Ball
    Sports, Entertainment & Recreation Marketing
    Marketing Co-op / Non Co-op 
    * DECA 
    		 Mail
    Ms. Monika Guerrero 
    Intro to Business & Marketing
    Marketing Co-Op/Non Co-op
    Advanced Co-op and Non Co-op 
    *DECA 
    		  Mail
     
     
    Technology Education
    Mr. Roger Collins
    Aerospace Science I 
    Applied Technology 1
    Applied Technology 2
    Applied Technology 3 
    * TSA 
    		 Mail
     
     
     Additional Information  
     
    Students enrolled in CTE courses follow a competency-based curriculum established by the Virginia Department of Education in accordance with the sixteen career clusters.  Details are available on the CTE Resource Center website, which outlines the complete task list for each VDOE course.
     
    Graduation Requirements for LCPS Students
    • Students must complete at least two sequential electives.
    • Student credits earned shall include one credit in fine arts or CTE.
    • Students must earn 1-credit in Economics and Personal Finance.
    • Students must earn a CTE credential for a Standard Diploma for the Class of 2017 and later.
    • Students may utilize credential tests in CTE for earning verified credit.
     Awards for Exemplary Student Performance
     
    The Career and Technical Education Seal may be earned by students receiving the Standard or Advanced Studies Diploma who (1) complete a prescribed sequence of courses in a CTE concentration or specialization that they choose and (2) maintain a “B” or better average in those courses or pass an examination that earns certification from a recognized industry, trade, or professional association.
     
    Career & Technical Student Organizations
     
    Enrollment in CTE courses also affords students the unique opportunity to participate in Career & Technical Student Organizations at the local, state and national levels.  These co-curricular student organizations are integrated into the classroom experience to provide additional learning opportunities that develop leadership skills and enhance the student's perspective of the world through field trips, guest speakers, competitive events, and conferences.
     
    CTSOs at Rock Ridge include:
    DECA, an Association for Marketing StudentsFuture Business Leaders of America (FBLA)Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)Future Educators Association (FEA)Technology Student Association (TSA)
     
     
    Website Links
     
     
    Career and technical education programs in Virginia public schools serve more than 550,000 students in grades 6-12. These programs are designed to prepare young people for productive futures while meeting the commonwealth's need for well-trained and industry-certified technical workers.
     
    DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high school and colleges around the globe.  More than 185,000 high school members participate in DECA through 5,000 chapters in all 50 states and eight countries.
     
    VA DECA values every one of our 13,000+ members.  From students grades 9 - 12 to advisors, business partners, and alumni - each plays a vital part in our organization.  The support of our members allows us to offer programs that reach far more individuals than just our members.
     
    Welcome to the largest and oldest business student organization in the world!  The high school division has 215,000 members while the postsecondary division reaches over 11,000 college students.  More than 11,000 advisers round out the group.
     
    Thousands of Virginia high school students, educators, administrators, and business professionals have chosen to be members of the premier business education association preparing students for careers in business.  All business students are members of FBLA on the local chapter level.  Students have the opportunity to participate in activities at the regional, state, and national levels.
     
    The Family, Career and Community Leaders of America National Organization is headquartered in Reston, VA. FCCLA is a nonprofit national career and technical organization for young men and women in family and consumer sciences education in public and private school through grade 12.
     
    What is Virginia FCCLA?  It is the ultimate leadership experience!   The Virginia FCCLA is a state affiliate of the national organization of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, Inc.
     
    The Educators Rising club (formerly Future Educators Association [FEA]), a member of the PDK International family of associations, is an international student organization dedicated to supporting young people interested in education-related careers.  Founded in 1937, Educators Rising FEA has helped thousands of students develop the skills and strong leadership traits that are found in high-quality educators.
     
    The Technology Student Association (TSA) fosters personal growth, leadership, and opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM); members apply and integrate these concepts through co-curricular activities, competitions, and related programs. The TSA Motto is: Learning to Live in a Technical World
    Lhe Smith, Supervisor
    21000 Education Court, 511-K
    Ashburn, Virginia 20148
    571-252-1070
    571-252-1635 (Fax)