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Ringgold High School

CTAE

Catoosa County Public Schools CTAE System Vision:

Graduates will be college-ready, career-ready, life-ready, and they will be sought after to become Georgia’s premier workforce.

Ringgold High School Mission Statement:

To equip every student with the skills necessary for future success.

Ringgold High School CTAE Mission:

Ringgold CTAE is committed to student success in high school and beyond through experiential learning, stakeholder partnerships, Career-Technical Student Organizations, and community-driven opportunities.

CTAE CAREER PATHWAYS

Ringgold CTAE offers 15 different career pathways accross nine career clusters. After successful completion of three classes in a pathway, students may earn industry-recognized certifications.  

In addition to pathways, the From Here to Career Course serves as an introduction to high school and all things employability, while the work-based learning course offers the pinnacle of CTAE experiences. 

  • Agriscience Systems
    • Basic Agriculture Science
    • Animal Science Technology & Biotechnology
    • Plant Science & Biotechnology
     

    Food–Animal Pathway
    • Basic Agriculture Science
    • Animal Science Technology & Biotechnology
    • Agriculture Animal Production & Management

  • Carpentry
    • Industry Fundamentals & Occupational Safety
    • Introduction to Construction
    • Carpentry I

  • Audio-Video Technology & Film
    • Audio-Video Technology & Film I
    • Audio-Video Technology & Film II
    • Audio-Video Technology & Film III


    Graphic Design
    • Introduction to Graphics & Design
    • Graphic Design & Production
    • Advanced Graphic Design


    Graphic Communication
    • Introduction to Graphics & Design
    • Graphic Design & Production
    • Advanced Graphic Output Processes

  • Business & Technology
    • Introduction to Business & Technology
    • Business & Technology
    • Business Communications


    Entrepreneurship
    • Introduction to Business & Technology
    • Legal Environment of Business
    • Entrepreneurship

  • Early Childhood Care & Education Pathway
    • Early Childhood Education I
    • Early Childhood Education II
    • Early Childhood Education III

  • JROTC • Leadership Education - 8 Levels Offered

  • Therapeutic Services, Allied Health, & Medicine
    • Introduction to Healthcare Science
    • Essentials of Healthcare
    • Allied Health & Medicine

  • Programming
    • Introduction to Software Technology
    • Computer Science Principles OR
    • AP Computer Science Principles
    • Programming, Games, Apps, & Society

    Game Design
    • Introduction to Software Technology
    • Computer Science Principles OR
    • AP Computer Science Principles
    • Game Design: Animation & Simulation

  • Law Enforcement & Criminal Investigations
    • Introduction to Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
    • Criminal Justice Essentials
    • Criminal Investigation


    Law Enforcement & Forensic Science
    • Introduction to Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
    • Criminal Justice Essentials
    • Forensic Science & Criminal Investigations

End Of Pathway Assessments

Ringgold students completing a CTAE pathway have the opportunity to earn valuable credentials in the form of industry certifications/credentials, occupational assessment achievement, and/or state licensure.

Georgia's EOPA process was derived in direct response to the Perkins IV Legislation, which requires states to implement a measurement to identify the technical skill attainment level of students participating in CTAE courses.  As a result, the CTAE pathways offered in the PCSD require students to take an EOPA at the completion of their third-level course of the pathway.
 

The EOPA is a rigorous exam designed to recognize achievement above and beyond that of a standard high school diploma. It is an exam developed by industry professionals in the pathway career field(s) and provides industry certifications and/or credentials.

Career Technical Student Organizations

 

Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) are a vital part of Career, Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE). CTSOs play an integral role in preparing students to become college and career ready members of society who hold productive leadership roles in their communities. CTSOs are committed to the growth of students in all CTAE career pathways. 

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