Career and Technical Education
Duval County Public Schools March 2017, Issue #6
Duval turns Northwestern Middle School into Computer Science Academy
The school’s classrooms will become computer science learning spaces featuring modular desks and chairs, laptops for each student, robotics, and computer science kits, animation and digital design software, and touch-screen tables.
A project-based curriculum and coding coursework will be integrated into other classes, such as reading, science, and math. It is redesigned to take students from beginner coding to advanced coding before high school.
Terry Parker Culinary Management Team placed 4th in the State
The Terry Park Culinary Team worked tirelessly for months, cultivating ideas and shaping creations, in preparation for 2017 Prostart Competition.
Through hard work and cooperation, the students placed fourth in the restaurant management category.
Both students and teachers were ecstatic at the win and hope to use this victory to serve as motivation to return and represent Terry Parker High school to the best of their ability.
Twin Lakes Middle School Competes at TSA State Competition Page
Congratulations to the “Twin Lakes 10” for competing and placing in one or more events at the Florida Technology Student Association Conference and Competition held in Orlando, Florida on March 1-4, 2017.
With 1,650 students from across the state competing, Twin Lakes Middle School students made a strong showing in challenging categories, including technology and problem-solving.
All students placed in one or more of the 15 events that they entered. Outstanding Work!
LaVilla Students Create Robots using Code
Through robotics, students see how coding and creativity go hand in hand.
Joelle Copeland, an 8th grader, agrees: “I really enjoyed creating my own robot and learning about code. I have even practiced at home with coding and am looking forward to the next workshop. My favorite part of the workshop though was soldering. I’ve never done that before and really enjoyed the experience.”
Joelle along with other techno-savvy students had a great time creating their own Sumo Robots during a Sumo Coding workshop.
Atlantic Coast High School TV Production Team Creates Award-Winning PSA
Mandarin Middle School Students Learn from Microsoft Professionals
Students at Mandarin Middle School had fun coding and playing Mindcraft with Microsoft professionals during Mandarin Middle School’s IT Symposium.
These students represent the AVID program, a college readiness program designed to help students develop the skills they need to be successful in college.