Handbook Only - Frederick County Public Schools

Career and Technology Center (CTC)
The CTC is a specialized high school offering 21 career
preparatory programs, most open to students in grades 10-12
who have demonstrated good attendance and met other
requirements. Programs include:
n Academy of Health Professions
n Advanced Web Design and Animation
n Architectural Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
n Automotive Technology
n Biomedical Science
n Carpentry
n CISCO Networking Academy
n Collision Repair
n Computer Technician/Analyst
n Construction Electricity
n Cosmetology
n Criminal Justice
n Culinary Arts
n Digital Design and Printing Methods
n Engineering Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
n Environmental Landscape Design and Management
n Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and
Refrigeration (HVACR) and Plumbing
n Marketing
n Masonry
n TV/Multimedia Production
n Welding: Agricultural and Commercial Metals
Technology
Most require two years, and many prepare students for
national and state certification and offer college credits. Visit
http://ctc.sites.fcps.org for details. To apply, contact the high
school counselor. ★
Career and Technology Education
Career and Technology Education (CTE) gives students
a head start on college and careers in high-skill, high-wage
and high-demand occupations. Students completing both
the academic requirements and a CTE program of study have
the advantage of graduating from high school prepared for
college and the workplace. CTE students are able to earn college
credits and industry certifications to give them an extra
advantage after earning their diplomas. ★
Flexible Evening High School
Flexible Evening High offers two ways for high school
age students to earn credits toward a Maryland high school
diploma:
1. FLEX offers self-paced computer-based courses with
a highly qualified teacher in the classroom to provide
support. These courses are partially online, and students
must attend face-to-face sessions as required by the
teacher.
2. The Frederick County Virtual School (FCVS) offers
online higher-level courses on a fixed schedule facilitated
by a highly qualified teacher. The only attendance
requirement is an initial orientation. Students must successfully
complete a pre-course workshop if they have
not already successfully completed an online course. ★
Student Internships
The Mentor/Internship Program provides students the
opportunity to explore the advantages and disadvantages of
specific careers. Students are matched with professionals in
the community who serve as mentors. Mentors provide learning
opportunities and help students develop post-secondary
educational and career plans. ★
Work-Study Opportunities
The Work-Study Program is a cornerstone of the FCPS
School-to-Careers Transition Education Program that helps
learners make smooth transitions between education and
employment. A cooperative venture between the school
system and employers, it is planned and supervised by school
staff and employers. It enables students to develop additional
skills in a field of interest while working and provides a welltrained
student work force for local business and industry.
Eligible 12th grade students may spend a half day in classes
and a half day at a job. To apply, contact your high school
Transition Education coordinator before the end of the junior
year. ★
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