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Career and Technical Education (CTE) Graduation Requirements

To graduate with a High School Diploma in the Seminole County Public Schools, students must meet the following requirements related to Electives outside of the Academic Core:

All CTE courses can contribute to the General Electives requirement.

Some CTE courses can fulfill to the 1.0 Performing/Fine Arts requirement.

Some CTE courses can be used to meet Math or Science requirements.

 

  • Cosmetology
        The Cosmetology program includes instruction in care for hair, skin and nails. Students in this program will give them the foundation to pursue careers in hair styling, manicures, pedicures, make-up and other related fields. Students will he exposed to experts and practitioners in the cosmetology field and will develop an understanding of what their next steps must he to pursue a professional career in Cosmetology.

  • Early Childhood education is a multi-level program in which students will learn about a child’s growth and development in addition to learning about career opportunities in childcare. These students will participate in developmentally appropriate activities, textbook instruction, hands-on learning, internships and job shadowing. In addition, as part of this ECE level 1 program, students receive training from the Department of Children and Families. Successful completion of the whole program will give students the opportunity to he “certified” to work in a child care facility; receive up to 6 college credits in Early Childhood Education; ServSafe certification for proper food handling; and finally be eligible to compile the information needed to earn their Child Development Accreditation.

  • This course is designed to develop competencies in the area of hydrology, safety skills and procedures, geological principles of water resources, management of wetlands, storm water systems, environmental water resources, equipment and facility maintenance, scientific and research concepts; princes of leadership; and employability, and human relation skills. Laboratory-Based activities are an integral part of this course. These include the safe use and application of appropriate technology, scientific testing, and observation equipment.

  • This program allows students to gain an understanding of the elements and principles of design and develop skills in architectural drafting. Class projects include decorating sample rooms and designing floor plans utilizing Chief Architect software and AutoCad. Students have the opportunity to earn credit for two college courses at Seminole State College.