Course Selection

• 9th Grade Course Selection is Coming Soon…

• Choose the right electives – those that will prepare you for your future career and lead to interesting classes .

Select courses for your interest

• Freshman get to choose several electives.

• Fit your courses to

your career interest.

Your Choice is Important

• If CTE is for you – select one of the Principles classes.

• Principle classes serve as the introduction to each cluster and must be taken before you can take other courses in that career area.

CTE “Principle” Classes• Principles of Ag, Food & Natural Resources• Principles of Architecture & Construction• Principles of Arts, A/V Technology & Communications• Principles of Business, Marketing & Finance• Principles of Human Services & Education• Principles of Hospitality & Tourism• Principles of Information Technology• Principles of Manufacturing• Pre-Engineering

Principles of Ag, Food & Natural Resources

• Related careers:

– Veterinarian– Rancher / Farmer– Florist

Principles of Architecture & Construction

• Related careers –

– Carpenter

– Architect

– Surveyor

Principles of Arts, A/V Technology & Communications

• Related careers:

– Fashion Design

– Audio/Video Production

– Graphic Arts

Principles of Business, Marketing & Finance

• Related careers:– Business

• Accounting

– Marketing• Sports entertainment

– Finance• Banking

Principles ofHuman Services

• Related careers:– Child care– Elder care– Teaching– Counseling– Other careers in helping people

Principles ofHospitality & Tourism

• Related careers:

– Culinary Arts

– Hotel Management

Principles of Information Technology

• Related careers:

– Computer programming

– Computer maintenance

– Interactive Media

Principles of Manufacturing

• Related careers

– Welder

– Precision machinist

– Solderer and Brazer

Pre-Engineering

• Courses:– Principles of Engineering and

Introduction to Engineering Design

• Related careers:– Civil Engineering– Aerospace Engineering– Electrical Engineering – Bioengineering

Haven’t seen what you’re looking for?

• Not all Career Clusters begin in the 9th grade

• Get your graduation requirements out of the way so you can jump on your career path during the 10th grade.

Your Choice is Important

• Career & Technology (CTE) electives lead to a variety of exciting high school experiences:– A job while in high school– Valuable training in career areas– Industry certifications– College credit– Raising & showing an animal– Contests, competitions, student organizations

Get Started on Your Career

Select your high school electives carefully…

…They will lead to your future!!!