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Career, Technical and Agricultural Education

AUDIO-VIDEO TECH AND FILM

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Courses: Audio-Video Technology & Film I/II/III

Description:

The Audio Video Technology and Film pathway prepares students for employment or entry into a post-secondary education program in the film, video and television career fields. These industries are emerging in Georgia therefore many opportunities to work in the industry will be available. AVTF students work in front and behind the camera producing Midtown High School's news and sports shows. SkillsUSA is our co-curricular student organization providing more experiences for leadership and content growth.

WEB AND DIGITAL DESIGN

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Courses:
  1. Intro to Software Technology
  2. Digital Design
  3. Web Design

Description(s):

  • Introduction to Software Technology is the foundational course for Cloud Computing, Computer Science, Game Design, Internet of Things, Programming, Web and Digital Design, and Web Development pathways. This course is designed for high school students to understand, communicate, and adapt to a digital world as it impacts their personal life, society, and the business world. Exposure to foundational knowledge in programming languages, software development, app creation, and user interfacing applications are all taught in a computer lab with hands-on activities and project-focused tasks.

  • Using web design as the platform for product design and presentation, students in Digital Design will create and learn digital media applications using elements of text, graphics, animation, sound, video and digital imaging for various format. The digital media and interactive media projects developed and published showcase the student skills and ability. Emphasis will be placed on effective use of tools for interactive multimedia production including storyboarding, visual development, project management, digital citizenship, and web processes. Students will create and design web sites that incorporate digital media elements to enhance content of web site.

  • Can you think of any company that does not have a web presence? Taking Web Design will equip students will the ability to plan, design, and create a web site. Students will move past learning how to write code and progress to designing a professional looking web site using graphical authoring tools that contains multimedia elements. Working individually and in teams, students will learn to work with web page layout and graphical elements to create a professional looking web site.

ENGINEERING

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Courses:
  1. Found/Engineer
  2. Engineering Concepts
  3. Engineering Applications
Description:

Engineering & Technology Pathway combines hands-on projects with a rigorous curriculum to prepare students for the most challenging post-secondary engineering and technology programs. The students will build solid writing, comprehension, calculation, problem-solving, and technical skills. The students will be encouraged to take relevant math and science courses, such as advanced algebra, chemistry, calculus, geometry, trigonometry, physics, design, and engineering concepts. Students who like to be challenged and enjoy working in teams on engineering problems will benefit greatly from this pathway.

In addition to classroom and laboratory experiences, Engineering & Technology Pathway students participate in the Technology Student Association (TSA). Activities in Technology Student Association promote leadership skills, high standards of craft quality, scholarship, and safety. Through Technology Student Association, the students have the opportunity to explore your community’s industrial and technological resources, practice parliamentary procedures and democratic decision-making, and earn recognition for exemplary performance. The students that complete the program three years successfully and pass the NOCTI test for the Engineering Pathway program will receive certification from the State of Georgia as well as a certificate, medallion, and CTAE cord.

ENGINEERING DRAFTING AND DESIGN

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Courses:
  1. Introduction to Drafting & Design
  2. Survey of Engineering Drawing
  3. 3D Modeling & Analysis
Description:

Engineering Drafting & Design Pathway combines hands-on projects with a rigorous curriculum to prepare students for post-secondary drafting programs. The students will build solid spatial visualization, hand lettering, sketching, hand drafting and CAD skills. In addition, writing, comprehension, calculation and drafting and design tool skills and technical expertise will be gained. By virtue of the courses modeling the real world of drafting and design, students will design and draft products for “clients” who they are responsible for communicating with professionally.

Students are encouraged to take relevant math and science courses, such as advanced algebra, chemistry, calculus, geometry, trigonometry, physics, as well as 2D and 3D art. Students who like to be challenged, enjoy working in teams, and are piqued by the visual representations produced for architecture, engineering, landscape design, fashion/decor, advertising, and building/construction will benefit greatly from this pathway.

In addition to classroom and computer laboratory experiences, Engineering Drafting & Design Pathway students participate in the Technology Student Association (TSA). Activities in TSA promote leadership skills, high standards of craft quality, scholarship, and safety. Through TSA membership and participation, students have the opportunity to explore industrial and technological resources in the community, practice parliamentary procedures and democratic decision-making, and earn recognition for exemplary performance. The students that complete the program three years successfully will receive certification from the State of Georgia as well as a certificate, medallion, and CTAE cord and are prepared to pass the Autodesk certification for the platform of choice (REVIT, FUSION 360, INVENTOR).

FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY (FinTech)​​ ​

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Courses:
  1. Introduction to Financial Technology
  2. Financial Technologies and Services
  3. Coding for FinTech Course
Descriptions:

  • Introduction to Financial Technology is the foundational course for the FinTech (Financial Technology) pathway. The course is a fundamental course that explores what new financial technologies are emerging and how technological advances in data analytics are enabling innovation in the financial industry. Through this course students examine new services and business models in various areas of banking, insurance, and financial asset management. Students will not only understand the concepts but will apply their knowledge to situations and defend their actions, decisions, and choices through the knowledge and skills acquired in this course. Various forms of technologies and internet research will be highlighted to expose students to the resources available within financial technology. ​

  • Financial Technologies and Services Course covers the foundations of financial technologies and services. The course focuses on the usage of technology that powers financial ecosystems, digital finance platforms, mobile payments, and digital asset management. Students will explore the characteristics and functions of electronic and mobile payment systems. Various forms of technologies and internet research will be highlighted to expose students to the resources available on financial technology (FinTech).

  • Coding for FinTech Course covers the design and development of dynamic, data-driven financial applications using client- and server-side architecture. It focuses on various application development techniques for user and mobile friendly design. It also introduces how to develop financial applications conforming to the industry standards. Various forms of technologies and internet research will be highlighted to expose students to the resources available on financial technology (FinTech). In this course students will develop a functional model financial application across the full development stack from model to view, using the Model-View-Controller (MVC) programming paradigm.

JROTC

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Courses: Three (3) years of JROTC (This will also fulfill the REQUIREMENT to complete Personal Fitness AND General Health.)

Description:

The Junior Reserve Officer’ Training Corps is a leadership education program. This program will help students build a strong knowledge base of self-discovery and leadership skills applicable to many leadership and managerial situations. Mastery of the Army Junior ROTC standards through project-based learning, service learning and leadership development activities will prepare students for the 21st Century leadership responsibilities. The curriculum focus is reflected in its mission statement, “To motivate young people to be better citizens.” This program intends to teach students to:

  • Maximize potential for success through learning, self-management and development of employability “soft skills”
  • Develop leadership skills
  • Incorporate principles of mental and physical wellness into behaviors and decisions with health and wellness awareness
  • Build effective relationships with peers, co-workers, and the community with information and communications skill development
  • Apply physical and political geography to building global awareness
  • Understand the importance that financial, economic, business, and entrepreneurial literacy have in the work force
  • Correlate the rights and responsibilities of citizenship to the purposes of the U.S. government through civic literacy
  • Relate events in U.S. history to choices and responsibilities Americans have today
  • Characterize the role of the military and other national service organizations in building a democracy and maintaining peace in a democratic society.

MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS & PROMOTION

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Courses:
  1. Marketing Principles
  2. Promotion and Professional Sales
  3. E-Marketing
Description:

Marketing Communications and Promotions is one of three pathways in the Marketing Cluster Marketing communications signifies messages and related media used to communicate with a target market. Marketing communications is focused on the product or service and is primarily concerned with demand generation and positioning of the product or service. Promotion is one of the marketing mix elements used to increase demand and differentiate a product.

In addition to obtaining knowledge and skills in professional sales and marketing, marketing information management and research, distribution and logistics, global marketing, and e-marketing, students participating in Georgia’s Marketing Communications and Promotions Pathway will focus in depth on oral and written communications, marketing communications in relation to specific products and services, promotions as a key component of the marketing mix, and the effect of marketing communications and promotions on product/service branding and customer buying behaviors. This pathway culminates with an opportunity for students to take the MBA Research “A*S*K Marketing Concepts” end of pathway assessment or the Oklahoma Consortium (MAVCC) “Marketing Education Manager Trainee” end of pathway assessment. Students may earn a credentialing certificate.

SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT MARKETING

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Courses:
  1. Marketing Principles
  2. Intro Sports/Entertainment Marketing
  3. Advanced Sports/Entertainment Marketing
Description:

This pathway is aimed at students with business and marketing aspirations. While it focuses on the Sports and Entertainment industry, the skills developed in this pathway can be applied to any business setting. It is geared toward both college-bound students and students planning to directly enter the workforce upon graduation. Students in this pathway will deepen their understanding of the Sports and Entertainment industry by working directly with local businesses and participating in DECA, the marketing club. Through state and national DECA competitions, students have the opportunity to apply skills they have developed in the classroom. Guest speakers and field experiences add real world relevance and depth to the curriculum. Upon completion of the pathway, students will be able to develop promotional plans and materials, secure a job in sales, and demonstrate proficiency in writing business communications.

WORKFORCE READY

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Courses:
  1. Introduction to Career Competencies​​
  2. Career Competencies
  3. 3rd Course: Advanced Career Competencies
Descriptions:

  • In Introduction to Career Competencies, students acquire employability skills that ease their transition to the workforce. Specific skills within the course provide additional opportunities for students to sharpen academic and employability skills, financial literacy, multiple forms of communication strategies, mastery of technology and specific-related tools, workplace safety, and self-advocacy approaches. These essential skills and concepts need to be taught in an individualized basis to meet the academic and workplace skill-needs of students. Through participation in this career pathway, students will learn about the world of work by achieving academic challenges, participating in project-based learning activities, workplace enrichment experiences, and participation in a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) that provides inner-personal and group-related leadership skills.​

  • In Career Competencies, students will use various opportunities and settings to demonstrate knowledge and application of employability skills acquired in prior courses. Specific skills within the course provide additional opportunities for students to sharpen academic and employability skills, financial literacy, multiple forms of communication strategies, leadership skills, mastery of technology and specific-related tools, workplace safety, and self-advocacy approaches.

  • In Advanced Career Competenciesm, students will have heavy exposure to workplace and community experiences, complete and present career portfolios, complete a community/school service project, hone leadership skills, and earn business and industry recognized credentials. These essential skills and concepts need to be taught in an individualized basis to meet the academic and workplace skill-needs of students. Through participation in this career pathway, students will learn about the world of work by achieving academic challenges, participating in project-based learning activities, workplace enrichment experiences, and participation in a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) that provides inner-personal and group related leadership skills.​

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