Career & Technical Education Programs (CTE) and Concurrent Enrollment at Rock Canyon High School Fire Science MBA School of Business Multimedia-Video Production Introduction to Biotechnology Computer Science

General Career & Tech Ed (CTE) Info Only sophomores and juniors can apply to CTE programs in-district as well as out-of-district, with the exception of School of Business where 9 th graders are invited to apply. Transportation is on your own – not provided by school or district – visit to CTE program recommended Applicant must be on track to graduate – see your counselor Application window is January – February but applications can be taken up to May if space is still available in the selected program.

To access CTE Program Information & DCSD CTE Application Form, go to RCHS homepage > Departments > click on Career and Technical Education Programs

FIRE SCIENCE PROGRAM

Fire Science Instructor, George Piccone has 25 years experience as a Fireman including Emergency Services Concurrent enrollment - 9 credit hours of college credit available at Red Rocks Community College provided: – Student has passing score on the Accuplacer test or high enough score on ACT – C or higher in the course (applies to all CTE concurrent enrollment classes)

Fire Science AM and PM sessions for year-long courses (1.5 high school credits) – CPAT Prep Course – Introduction to Fire Science Technology – Certified First Responder / CPR Course

MBA Research, High School of Business

Instructor, Janna Robinett, 12 years experience in Business and Technology Concurrent enrollment – 12 college credit hours through Arapahoe Community College with high enough Accuplacer/ACT score and C or higher in course. 3.0 high school credits Students can start program in 9 th grade Participation in DECA or FBLA required – students can easily and usually do both

High School of Business 6 Courses total - Course Sequence: – Principle of Business (grades 9-12).5 HS credit – Business Economics (grades 9-12).5 HS credit – Principles of Marketing (10-12).5 HS credit – Principles of Finance (10-12).5 HS credit – Principles of Management (11-12).5 HS credit – Business Strategies (11-12).5 HS credit

Video & Audio Digital Production

Instructor, Jim McClurg has 14 years experience in Video & Audio Production New state-of-the-art studio modeled after major broadcasting stations FVT 105 Video Production (Semester 1) Community College of Aurora - Colorado Film School FVT 160 Post Video Production (Semester 2) Community College of Aurora - Colorado Film School Grades 11-12, afternoon class

Video & Audio Digital Production Digital Audio Production (Not concurrent enrollment as of now) (Semester 1 and 2) Grades Jim also runs our Multimedia 1, 2, 3 classes which includes student-run RCTV Channel 5 Show – offered to RCHS students grades 9- 12

Concurrent Enrollment Classes These courses are NOT part of the CTE program or CTE application process. These courses are signed up for through regular registration process: – Introduction to Biotechnology – Introduction to PC Applications – Logic & Program Design

Introduction to PC Applications Logic & Program Design Teacher Christy Street has 5 years experience as an Engineer and 11 years as a teacher. Christy is the sponsor of student clubs TSA (Technology Student Association) and Cyber Patriot Club

Introduction to Biotechnology Teacher Shawndra Fordham has 13 years experience as a teacher and previously worked for National Park Service and US Geological Service. Shawny received 2012 Biosicence Educator of the Year through the Bio West Conference Shawny has been invited to present her program at the National Biotech Educator Conference in California February, Sponsor of the Biotechnology Club

RCHS Video Promotions Introduction to Biotechnology and teacher Shawndra Fordham made headline news! 731/346/Teacher-pushes-students-to-learn- from-worlds-top-researchers 731/346/Teacher-pushes-students-to-learn- from-worlds-top-researchers (CTE video promotion created by Jim McClurg and his students…)

Concurrent Enrollment Courses Getting College Credit for classes taught at RCHS (or any DCSD High School)

ACC/CCA/RRCC-DCSD Agreement December DCSD and ACC/CCA/RRCC entered a partnership where they offer college credit to students for courses taught in DCSD classrooms. This will be RCHS ’ s 4 th year offering these courses.

Benefits to Student/Parent Students can earn credit toward college requirements No cost to student or parent (other than books) Student experiences college curriculum within their high school by teachers they “ know ”

Classes Offered at RCHS Grade 9 Intro to PC Applications/Logic & Program Design and MBA High School of Business Program (ACC) Grade 10 Introduction to Biotechnology (CCA) and Computer Science (ACC) Grade 11 FVT 105 Video Production & FVT 160 Post Video Production (CCA) and Fire Science (RRCC)

What credit do these classes offer? The goal is to have the classes be part of the state group of courses called Guaranteed Curriculum (GT) so that they transfer to Colorado colleges. Possible out-of-state credit (need to check with college)

How does my student sign up? During Registration (Jan/Feb)-Teacher Signature Only Needed At This Time Once Class Approved - Apply to ACC/CCA/RRCC – (Apps need – Student SSN - CDL – Parent/Student) Complete COF (College in Colorado/Naviance) Complete Statewide Agreement Take Accuplacer or Qualifying ACT Score

Concurrent Enrollment Links ACC – CCA – RRCC – GT Pathways - DCSD - enrollment

Testing and Application Help at RCHS Accuplacer Testing – mainly done at RCHS 9th – 11th graders must take the Accuplacer test. 12th graders will use ACT score.

Why take Concurrent Enrollment? Student is not taking AP courses Offered in area that student has “passion” for Adds “rigor” to their course load Creates a college transcript/college credit

Deadlines are Important This is a FANTASTIC opportunity but student must complete the entire process, OR: 1) They will not get college credit 2) There may be a cost to you for not filling out the COF (College Opportunity Fund)

If you have further questions, please contact the RCHS Counseling Office. If you do not attend RCHS and would like to visit one of our programs, please contact the instructor to set up that visit.