CTE/Fin. Lit./Comp. Sci.

What is the fundamental purpose of our department?
The AFHS Career and Technical Education (CTE) Department is committed to making a positive difference in our students by providing opportunities to develop practical and employable skills.

What must we do to accomplish our fundamental purpose? How do we achieve our desired end results?
Employable and Practical Skills including:
1. Industry specific skills
2. Reasoning skills
3. Ethical behavior

How must we behave to support our mission and vision?
1. Industry Specific Skills
a. Hands-on training
b. Increasing knowledge
c. Sharpening skills
d. Teaming
e. Teaching Interpersonal communication skills

2. Reasoning Skills
a. Critical thinking
b. Application and implementation
c. Integration of cross-curricular skills

3. Ethical Behavior
a. Integrity
b. Honesty
c. Respect
d. Initiative
e. Confidentiality
f. Punctuality
g. Responsibility
h. Trust
i. Citizenship

What are our fundamental beliefs?
• We believe every student should be enrolled in CTE curriculum.
• We believe CTE curriculum is equally important as Core curriculum for students to take during their high school experience.
• We believe students should leave high school with entry-level skills so they can be employable in today’s global marketplace.
• We believe CTE builds alliances between the community and school.
• We believe CTE teaches marketable and practical skills that students will use throughout their lives.

Focusing our MVVB on the Four Questions
Question 1 – What do we expect our students to learn?
We expect our students to know the state standards and objectives for our respective CTE classes.

Question 2–How do we know what they have learned?
We will know our students have learned the state standards and objectives through:
• Performance / Project Evaluation
• Formative Assessments
• State Summative Assessments

Question 3-How will we respond to students who aren’t learning?
• Vary our instructional methods to reach students’ diverse learning styles.
• Provide additional learning opportunities outside the classroom through Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs).

Question 4-How do we respond to students who have already learned the material?
• Provide leadership, teaching, and mentoring opportunities within the classroom.
• Provide advanced projects.
• Recognize student achievement through displays, praise, awards, CTSO leadership, and internship recommendations.