Dixie District Schools

Career & Technical Education Programs

Preparing students for success in the future world of work

Career and Technical Education16077 NE 19 HighwayCross City, Florida 32628Telephone (352-498-6141Fax (352) 498-1279

Dixie District SchoolsEducation is a JOURNEY, not a goal. It is an exciting and challenging expedition to multiple, myriad individual dreams and the key to making them future realities. Choosing a career path may seem daunt-ing, but it is the first step in taking charge of your future. Consider individual inter-ests, talents, and then see in your mind’s eye the place in life you’d like to be. Plan

“Whatever you are, be a good one.”—Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865)

your journey to include acquiring skills needed in today’s world of work: Basic 3 R’s, thinking skills, personal qualities, and the computer skills needed in almost every occupation. Many, many opportunities are waiting for you. You can plan for your future successes but ONLY YOU can make them hap-pen. This publication is designed to help map the first steps in the journey toward your dreams. It highlights the wide variety of career and technical programs at Dixie County High School and their possible routes to postsecondary fields. For “travel” assistance and planning contact Ms. Julie Hurst, Dixie County High School Guidance Counselor at (352) 498-6414. Have a great, wonderful, and rewarding trip!

Special needs students are encouraged to enroll in CTE pro-grams related to their career interest area. Modified Exit Pro-grams are available for students with disabilities based on in-

dividual need. For more information students should see their high school guidance counselor

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Career PathwaysCareer pathways is a 4+ (2 or 4) years of study where four years of high school are linked with two to four years of college. The students earn an Associate of Science (two year) degree and/or continue to also earn a Bachelor’s (four-year) degree. 80 percent of available jobs require nearly 14 years (high school plus at least two years) or formal education.

DCHS Career Pathways programs that lead to college programs are:

Agriculture Technology Health Science Automotive Technology Welding Technology

Career Pathways Courses of StudyFlorida Gateway College

Agricultural BusinessGolf Course Operations Business Admin., A.S. & A.A.S.Landscape technology Computer Information TechnologyTurf Equipment Management Computer Programming. & AnalysisWater Quality Graphic Design TechnologyWaste Water Treatment Office Administration Web Design Specialist

Health WeldingEmergency Medical Services Applied Welding TechnologiesNursing, R.N.Physical Therapy Assistant

Santa Fe College Business Automotive HealthHealth Information Automotive Service Cardiovascular TechManagement Technology Dental AssistingLegal Assisting Dental Hygiene Health Info Mgmt Nuclear Medicine Radiography Respiratory Care Surgical Technology

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Agricultural Program

N ow more than ever, technological and economic factors are changing the way Americans and people around the world view the importance of Agriculture. The purpose of the Agri-

technology program is to provide students the opportunity to expe-rience and learn about the issues that affect Agriculture today. The Agritechnology program is an exciting curriculum designed to prepare the students for active employment and post-secondary training in the fields of Agriscience and Agribusiness. The course Agriscience Foundations 1 counts as a science credit toward graduation.

Course Sequence *Agriscience Foundations 1*Agritechnology 1*Agritechnology 2Agribusiness Cooperative Education

Post-Secondary Programs with Florida Gateway College:

Landscape Technology Water QualityGolf Course Operations Waste Water tretment Turf Equipment Management

*Indicates courses needed to be a completer in the Agritechnology Program

FFA is the student organization of the Agritechnology pro-gram. Contest areas include forestry, parliamentary pro-cedure, public speaking, tractor driving, livestock judging, and land judging. FFA membership is available to all agri-technology students.

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Automotive Service Technology Program

The automotive Technology Program prepares students for employment in automotive industry. The program includes instruction in repair of these automotive

systems; Electrical/Electronics, Brakes, suspension & Steering, Engine Performance, and Computer Diagnostics. This program is NATEF accredited and the instructors is “Master” certified by ASE. Upon completion of each coursel isted below, students are encouraged to take the ASE Certification available for that course.

Course Sequence:Introduction to Automotive Service Technician Suspension & Steering Technician Brake Technician credit Electronics/Electronic Technician Engine Performance Technician

Post-Secondary Program with Santa Fe CollegeAutomotiveServiceTechnol-ogy - Students who meet SFC requirements and complete the Automotive Technology Program in high school may earn up to 1 year of a 2 year degree (AS) in Automotive Ser-vice Technology.

See instructor or guidance counselor for more details.

Skills USA - Vocational Industrial Clubs of America, Inc. mem-bership is available to all students enrolled in the Automotive or Welding Technology Programs. Skills USA provides leadership training experiences and reinforces specific vocational skills.

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Business Academy

One of the largest concentrations of the employment oppor-tunities is business. The Business Technology Program is designed to include integrated classroom instruction with

an emphasis on math and communications to teach students to demonstrate critical thinking skills, team work, and leadership.The curriculum includes the numerous computer skills that are needed today in most professions. This program provides win-win benefits for everyone.

Course Sequence For Business Programs:Digital Design*Computing For Colleges and Careers*Digital Design 1*Digital Design 2*Digital Design 3/Auto-CadBusiness Technology Cooperative Education

Post-Secondary Programs with Florida GatewayCollege:Business Administration, AS & AAsComputer Information TechnologyComputer Programing and AnalysisGraphic Design TechnologyOffice Administration

Post-Secondary Programs with Santa Fe College:Health Information ManagementLegal Assisting, AS & AAS

FBLA, a vocational student organization for business stu-dents, is an integral part of the curriculum. FBLA provides leadership development, social activities & competition at a local, state & national level. FBLA membership is available for all Business students.

DigitalDesignCertifications -Microsoft Office 2007 Master -Adobe Certified Associate, Photoshop CS4 - Adobe Certified Associate, Dreamweaver CS4 -Adobe Certified Associate,

Flash CS4 -Autodesk Certified User (AutoCAD)

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Business AcademyBusiness History

1994-2011

FBLA2001 - 2nd Place Desktop Publishing - State Competition2005 - 1st Place Public Speaking 2 - State Competition2007 - Region 1 State Vice President

IndustryCertifications2009 - 2010 School YearMicrosoft Office Specialist (Bundle) 33 Students - 70%Adobe Certified Associate (Photoshop CS4) 30 Students - 100%

2010 - 2011 School YearMicrosoft Office Specialist (Bundle) 38 Students - 92%Adobe Certified Associate (Photoshop CS4) 13 Students - 100%Adobe Certified Associate (Flash CS4) 22 Students - 100%Adobe Certified Associate (Dreamweaver CS4) 16 Students - 88%

GraduatesLawyer - 1Hospitality Management - 1Accountants - 2Physical Therapy Assistant - 2Medical Administrator - 1Teachers - 2Engineer - 1Airlines Management - 2Software Designers - 2Non-Industry Specific Managers - 8Students still in College - 15

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Health Science Academy

The health program is one of the fastest growing occupational areas in North Central Florida. Health Science is an exciting program designed to prepare students for employment and post-secondary education in

health related careers. The program includes integrated classroom instruc-tion, laboratory practice, clinical and shadowing experience in selected health care settings. The Health Science Program is available for ALL DCHS students entering 10th grade. All Health Science students must complete a three or four year program of study that includes vocational and aca-demic components. All Health Science students are required to complete a career exit point and participate in patient care/clinical requirements in 12th grade. Students who pass the Florida state Certified Nursing exam are registered with the Florida Board of Nursing

Course Sequence For Career Exit ProgramsAlliedHealthAssistingProgram EmergencyMedicalServicesProgram*Health Science 1 *Health Science 1*Health Science 2 *Health Science 2*Allied Health Assisting 3 *Nursing Assistant 3Health Science Cooperative Education First Responder 4 Health Science Cooperative Education

CertifiedNursingAssistantProgram PhysicalTherapyTechnician*Health Science 1 *Health Science 1*Health Science 2 *Health Science 2*Nursing Assistant 3 *Nursing Assistant 3Health Science Cooperative Education Introduction to Physical Therapy (FGC) Health Science Cooperative EducationDental Aide Program*Health Science 1*Health Science 2*Dental AideHealth Science Cooperative Education

Application/AdmissionProcess:Admission into the Health Science Program includes a review of the student’s academic, attendance and behavioral records.Note:The Dental Assisting Program & the Physical

Therapy Assisting Program require an approval by the DCHS principal and guid-ance counselor in order to assure that there are no schedule conflicts.

*Indicates courses required to be a completer in the Health Science Program

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Health Science Academy

Post-Secondary Programs with Florida Gateway College include: Nursing (RN) Emergency Medical Services Physical Therapy Assistant

Post-Secondary Programs with Santa Fe Community College include:

Cardiovascular Technology Nuclear Medicine Dental Assisting Radiography, AS & AAS Dental Hygiene, AS, & AAS Respiratory Care, AS & AAS Health Information Management Surgical Technology

HOSA, Health Occupations Students of America, stresses the recognition and promotion of the worth and dignity of each member and the development of leadership skills. Participation in HOSA helps foster integrity, enthusiasm and devotion to a career in the health occupations. HOSA membership is available to all Health Science students. Hosa students have the opportunity to compete at the Regional, state and National level in Hosa.

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Health Science Academy

History of the Health Science Program 1994-2011

NumberofStudentsintheProgram-2652010-2011 Senior class has 14 students.

• 8 students will take state C.N.A. Exam in December• 6 students will take state C.N.A. Exam in May 2011

NumberofStudentswhopassedtheCertifiedNursingAssistExam- 223Passing Rate of 84%DUALENROLLMENTFloridaGatewayCollegeNumber of Students who have completed the Emergency Medical Technician Course 16Number of Students who have completed the Electrocardiogram Course 7Number of Students who have completed the Phlebotomy Course 6GraduatesNurse Practitioner - 1Physical Therapist - 1Physical Therapist Assistant - 4Registered Nurse - 20Licensed Practical Nurses - 9Radiology Technician - 5Respiratory Therapist - 1Paramedic - 4Surgical Technologist - 2Teachers - 11 (3 Teach for Dixie Schools)Completing Bachelor Programs - 5Military - 4Number of Students still in College - 30Registered Nurses Graduating in 2011- 662 of the 265 students completing college - 23%

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Welding Academy

The Welding Program prepares students for employ-ment as welding machine setter/operators or setters helpers as well as for post-secondary training in a variety

of occupations in the welding industry. The program includes employability skills, safety, reading blueprints, identifying metals, gas welding, and shielded metal/gas arc welding.

Post-SecondaryAdultEducationAdult welding classes are available in the evening for students seeking additional certification after high school. For information call 498-6142, or 498-6475.

Florida Gateway CollegeStructural Sheet Metal Mechanics Applied Welding Technologies

Skills USA - membership is available to all students enrolled in the Automotive or Welding Technology Programs. Skills USA provides leadership train-ing experiences and reinforces specific vocational skills.

Industry Certification NCCER Welding level 1

Certification American Welding Society

Certification

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Bright Futures Florida Gold Seal

The Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars award rec-ognizes and rewards excellence for academic achieve-ment and vocational preparation. The award program

includes an annual award of approximately 75% of tuition and fee costs for students enrolled in a Florida public uni-versity, community college, area vocational center or ac-credited private post-secondary vocational, technical, trade or business school. Gold Seal awards cover 90 credit hours of a post-secondary program and may be renewed through the Merit Scholar Program if the student is accepted into a 4 - year university.

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A Scholarship may be made to an initial applicant who:

• Earns a minimum cumulative weighted grade point average of 3.0 (based on the Bright Futures Scholarship Program Weighting System) in all subjects required by the state of Florida for high school gradua-tion, excluding electives.*• Completes the high school portion of a sequential program of study that requires at least 3 secondary vocational credits (excluding OJT);• Earns a minimum unweighted grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale for secondary vocational courses comprising the vocational program. The grade point average will be calculated using a mini-mum of three vocational program credits taken. If the vocational program includes “core” courses, these grades must be used in calcu-lating the program GPA;• Demonstrates readiness for post-secondary education by earning a passing score on the Florida College Entry Placement Test (CPT) or its equivalent, i.e. SAT or ACT; and• Annual renewal of the award is based on the student maintaining a 2.75 cumulative college GPA and required credit hours.

*See Bright Futures Scholarship Program brochure or visit www.brightfutures.com

Funding: Funds for this brochure provided by the Carl D. Per-kins Vocational and Applied Technology Act of 1990 Federal Vocational Funds (P.L. 101-392, Section 118 (b). Published.

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Please contact:DixieDistrictSchool,16077NE19Highway,

CrossCity,FL(352)498-6141 Visitourwebsiteatwww.dixie.k12.fl.us

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