For the 2021-2022 school year, the CTE/CCR department will continue to strategically align department initiatives, activities, and district-wide campaigns to meet and exceed the following goals outlined in the district’s five-year strategic plan:

Student Academic Success

Increase the percentage of graduates who meet at least one college, career, or military readiness indicator within the A-F accountability framework from 60% to 80% by August 2024.

Students, Families, and Community Connections

Increase student participation, experiences and service opportunities to ensure 90% of students are connected with areas of interest.

For additional information, please see link below inclusive of the plan.

• Utilizing partnerships to expand opportunities
  
• Connecting learning for future career readiness
• Alignment of skills

Thank you to all of the amazing staff members, like Mrs. Woods, that shared their career journeys with students!

It's never too late to share your career journey with students. Teachers can fill in the blanks of this door poster template and discuss their journeys with students. View this guide for career exploration activities for every grade level.

You can view November's presentation here. Thank you to CSRS for sponsoring lunch and swag items!

🍁 The Fall Festival took place on November 13 for middle and high school families. The event was set up conference style, with workshops that focused on answering questions about high school, college and careers.

🏫 DHS seniors had the opportunity to visit two college campuses in November.

✅ Tiffany Wilkerson shared CCMR updates at the monthly PTSA meeting.

💵 The Go Center held a FAFSA/TASFA workshop to help students apply for financial aid for college.

💇‍♀️ Today, Kelly works as a hairstylist at Dash Studio, which is right off Main Street. She loves her work and the people she works alongside. If you're in need of a haircut or style, you can get in touch with Kelly @kellyvalenciahair or by visiting the Dash Studio website.

For more Alumni Spotlights, visit our Alumni, Where are They Now? page.

To nominate an alum, complete the CTE Alumni Spotlight Survey.

Students gained hands-on experience in raising chick eggs. After hatching, the chicks were adopted by community members 🐥

🏫 The CTE/CCMR Department coordinated three Career Fairs at middle school campuses. The annual career fairs are led by current high school students and expose middle schoolers to the diverse CTE pathways available at DHS. This allows 8th graders to make informed decisions as they complete their 9th-grade course request sheets with counselors.