The Class of 2017

The Road to GraduationBHS CTAE

Elective Registration

What is a credit/unit?

• Each high school class you take and PASS has value.

• This value is called a CREDIT.• For example, an Elective class at the

high school is worth ONE CREDIT.

Decatur County Graduation Requirements

Course Content Requirements

English 4 units

Mathematics 4 units

Science 4 units

Social Studies 4 units

Personal Fitness/Health 1 unit

Career PathwayFine Arts OR Career/Technical/Agricultural OR Foreign Language**2 units of foreign language required for admissions to Georgia University System Colleges/Universities

3 units

Additional Electives 8 units

What are Electives?

• Courses that students choose for themselves.

• These are similar to your connections classes.

Elective Requirements

• Required means you MUST take 3 (credits) specific electives that you choose from a list of courses.

• These courses usually reflect a CAREER INTEREST.

What is a Career Pathway?

Is a coherent, articulated sequence of rigorous academic and career/technical courses, usually beginning in the 9th grade and leading to a diploma, associate degree, or baccalaureate degree and beyond.

What is a Career Pathway?

• CAREER PATHWAYS are required electives.

• CAREER PATHWAYS represent a plan of study aligned with your:

SELF-SELECTED CAREER GOAL.

Agriculture

Animal Science Pathway

1. Basic Agricultural Science

2. Animal Science Tech/Biotech

3. Agricultural Animal Production & Management

AgricultureForestry/Natural Resources Pathway

1. Basic Agricultural Science

2. Forest Science3. Wildlife Management

Plant Science/ Horticulture Pathway

1. Basic Agricultural Science

2. General Horticulture & Plant science

3. Nursery and Landscape

AgricultureAgricultural Mechanics

1. Basic Agricultural Science & Technology

2. Agricultural Mechanics I3. Agricultural Mechanics II

Architecture, Construction, Communication & Transportation

Construction Pathway

1. Occupational Safety & Fundamentals/Construction

2. Intro. to Construction3. Carpentry

Metals Technology Pathway

1. Occupational Safety & Fundamentals/Metal

2. Intro. To Metals3. Welding

Construction

Construction

Construction

Welding

Business & Computer Science

Administrative Information Support

1. Intro to Business & Technology

2. Business Communication & Procedures

3. Advanced Computer Applications

Business & Computer Science

Education

Teaching as a Profession

1. Examining the Teaching Profession

2. Contemporary Issues in Education

3. Teaching as a Profession Internship

Early Childhood Education

1. Early Childhood I2. Early Childhood II3. Curriculum &

Instruction

Early Childhood Education

Engineering & Technology

Engineering Pathway

1. Foundation of Engineering & Tech

2. Engineering Concepts3. Engineering

Applications

Engineering & Technology

Healthcare Science

Nursing Pathway

1. Introduction to Healthcare Science

2. Application of Therapeutic Services

3. Nursing Essentials

Medical Services Pathway

1. Introduction to Healthcare Science

2. Application of Therapeutic Services

3. General Medicine

Healthcare Science

Healthcare Science

Family & Consumer Science

Nutrition & Food Science

1. Food Nutrition & Wellness

2. Food for Life3. Food Science (4th

Science)

Family & Consumer Science

Government & Public Safety

JROTC Air Force Pathway

1. AFJROTC I/Aviation History & Leadership

2. AFJROTC II/Flight & Leadership

3. AFJROTC III/Global & Cultural Studies

Meet CTAE Teachers

Meet CTAE Teachers

Meet CTAE Teachers

Meet CTAE Teachers

Fine Arts Electives

Band• Advanced Band I• Advanced Band II• Advanced Band III• Advanced Band IV• Instrument Ensemble• Music History & Lit.

Chorus• Mixed Chorus I• Mixed Chorus II• Mixed Chorus III• Mixed Chorus IV• Int. Mixed Chorus I• Adv. Women’s Chorus II• Adv. Women’s Chorus III• Advanced Women’s Chorus IV• AP Music Theory

Fine Arts Electives

Band Chorus

Fine Arts Electives

Art• Ceramics I• Ceramics II• Visual Arts I• Fibers I• Drawing I• Drawing II

World Languages

Spanish• Spanish I• Spanish II• Spanish III• Spanish IV• Spanish V• Spanish VI

Rosetta Stone• Foreign Language I *• Foreign Language II *• Foreign Language III *

*Requires Principal’s Approval.

Class of 2017

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