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This is CTE at Cherokee Middle School

 

Our Career & Technical Education programs offer a unique blend of in-class and real-world learning experiences. Each CTE pathway is designed to equip students with foundational skills in various industries and future career pathways.

 

 

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Agriculture

Dive deep into plant science, sustainable agriculture, and the agriculture business. *Offered for 8th grade only in the Spring.

  • Courses Offered:
    • Agriculture I

Business

Learn the fundamentals of business, including entrepreneurship, marketing, and financial literacy.

  • Courses Offered:
    • Business I
    • Business II

Digital Art

Develop skills in digital design and animation, exploring future careers in entertainment, marketing, and more. *Offered for 8th grade only.

  • Courses Offered:
    • Digital Art I

Drone Technology

Learn about drone operation and explore future career opportunities in a rapidly expanding field. *Offered for 8th grade only.

  • Courses Offered:
    • Drone Technology I

Health Science

Learn foundational topics in patient care such as first responder roles, support and exchange systems, nutrient exchange, and communication systems. *Offered for 8th grade only in the Fall.

 

  • Courses Offered:
    • Health Science I

 

Robotics

Engage in hands-on projects and challenges that foster creativity, problem-solving, and technical skills.

  • Courses Offered:
    • Robotics I
    • Robotics II

ROTC

Learn history, citizenship, leadership, and wellness, and explore future careers in the military. *Offered for 8th grade only.

 

  • Courses Offered:
    • LET 1A and 1B

 

Wood Shop

Build foundational skills to prepare for a future in carpentry or construction. *Offered for 8th grade only.

 

  • Courses Offered:
    • Introduction to Wood Shop
    • Wood Shop I
 
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Registration Process

 

Help your students jumpstart their future careers with Cherokee Central’s CTE programs. Registration is open in the spring for the upcoming academic year.

  • Open to all students at Cherokee Middle School, with no prerequisites required.
  • Emphasizes practical, hands-on learning tailored to career exploration.
 
 

Contact Us

For additional details or program assistance, contact Dr. Heath Robertson, CTE Director, at [email protected] or call (828) 554-5078.