Integrated English
CTE Academy students have the opportunity to earn core content credit in the Integrated English program in addition to their CTE content course. Successful completion of the additional coursework will require a high level of student responsibility and motivation, as much of the work will be done on an individual basis. Students taking core content courses will also benefit from more flexibility in scheduling courses toward graduation.
Integrated Speech
All CTE students have the option to take Integrated Speech in addition to their CTE course. Students will earn the regular Speech credit through CTE The course uses a combination of online learning and individualized speech coaching. As needed, students are provided with direct instruction. Students are responsible to self-manage assignments and presentations by using the online resources to practice and prepare their presentations. All presentations are given to the Speech instructor using the CTE course as the basis for content. The instructor provides resources and feedback for the student to improve his/her oral communication skills. This course fulfills the Speech standards as outlined in the district curriculum.
Integrated English for College Readiness
A college bound class geared towards applicable writing and communication standards for seniors seeking post-secondary education. Focus will be placed on collaborative and individual work that incorporates the narrative process, compare/contrast, analysis, college/military and workplace centered writing, argumentative critical thinking skills incorporated in ethical/social awareness, evaluate, organize, and integrate writing and research skills all while demonstrating the proper use of mechanics and English grammar language skills.
Integrated Research & Technical Writing
All CTE students have the option to take Integrated Research & Technical Reading and Writing in addition to their CTE course. Students will earn the regular English elective credit through CTE. The course uses a combination of online learning and individualized instruction. This course works to build reading fluency skills, student success strategies, and skills related to the type of technical writing utilized in the professional world. Students are responsible to self-manage assignments and project work by using the online resources to practice and prepare their submissions. All products are submitted to the instructor using the CTE course as the basis for content. The instructor provides resources and feedback for the student in an effort to grow his/her skills.
Integrated Creative Writing
Students may earn an elective English credit toward graduation. They are responsible to self-manage assignments and writings by using the online resources to practice and prepare their submissions; including various kinds of writing; interact with others to develop ideas for writing; use imagination, creativity, and technology in writing; share, edit and revise personal writing; and evaluate strengths and weaknesses of writers; and submit pieces for publication. The course is a combination of online learning, mini-workshop sessions, and individualized instruction.