Ozark City Schools Spotlight Career Technical Education
Preparing students for success is the mission of the Career Technical Education programs in the Ozark City School System. These programs, available at Carroll High School and the CHS Career Center, are being recognized this week during Career Technical Education Week (Feb. 12 – 16) in Alabama.
The Career Technical programs at Carroll High School’s Career Center play an important role in the educational process of the Ozark City Schools. By the end of this school year, hundreds of high school students will have been served by at least one of the seven CT programs available.
These Career Tech programs include the following: Drafting, Electronics/Avionics, Healthcare Science, Agriscience, Sports and Recreational Turf Management, Landscape Management, Cosmetology, Family and Consumer Science, and Business Education. Most of these classes are housed at the Career Center, but Business Education and Family and Consumer Science are taught on the CHS campus.
Mrs. Jacqueline Kelley is the Director of the Career Center and Career Technical Education at Carroll High. The instructors and what they teach are as follows: Patricia Lewis, Business Education; Shirley Daniels, Cosmetology; Mary Grace Hood, Family and Consumer Science; Jon Murphy, Agriscience; Joey Parish, Electronics; Cindy Smith, Business Education; Tony Sullivan, Drafting; Julie Tidwell, Health Occupations; and Diane Clouse, Family and Consumer Science.
Drafting- Drafting is designed as a two or three year program for students in grades 9 – 12. This program’s curriculum provides skills to help the students in becoming a draftsman, an architect, or an engineer. These students are developing their skills using drafting instruments and computers.
Electronics/Avionics-This program is a 3-year program for grades 10 – 12. It is the initial step for students planning to enter electronic, power plant, or avionic work forces. It also serves as an introduction in these same areas for postsecondary education. These students work at a workstation set up for their training
Healthcare Science-Students interested in a profession in the medical field will be able to acquire medically related skills in this program. As an integral part of the training, students in the advanced course intern with a local business partner or with a practicing healthcare professional. The students enhance their skills with “hands on” experiences.
AgriConstruction-The major objective of this course is to train students for successful employment in the area of carpentry. This course also teaches students how to use hand tools and power equipment necessary for employment in the construction industry.
Business Education-These courses are designed to meet the competencies needed for employment in the field of business. The sequenced courses prepare students for occupations in accounting and finance, business management, office administration, and computer information processing. These students are working in one of two modern computer labs available for Business Education classes.
Cosmetology-Cosmetology and Nail Care courses provide education and experience in current and emerging technology and practical study of beauty culture with instruction in the care and beautification of the hair, skin, and nails. These students are using the practical skills taught in their theory classes as part of their training.
Family and Consumer Science-This program allows a student to not only master the skills necessary to manage daily living, but obtain the skills necessary to reach occupational goals in the areas of food and fashion. The fashion courses introduce students to the selection and care of clothing and accessories. The food courses provide students with the opportunity to explore the relationships among food, nutrition, fitness, and wellness while preparing foods creatively.