Course Catalog 2018_w_ CTE draft

necessary to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Students with an IEP or 504 Plan that documents that they cannot successfully complete this training shall be granted a waiver from this graduation requirement, as provided in 8VAC20-131-420 B.

 Demonstration of the five Cs - Students shall acquire and demonstrate foundational skills in critical thinking, creative thinking, collaboration, communication, and citizenship in accordance with the Profile of a Virginia Graduate approved by the board.

APPLIED STUDIES DIPLOMA

The Applied Studies Diploma will be available to students with disabilities who complete the requirements of their Individualized Education Program and who do not meet the requirements for other diplomas.

CERTIFICATE OF PROGRAM COMPLETION

Available to students who completes the prescribed programs of studies by Pulaski County School Board, but who do not qualify for a diploma due to lack SOL’s or Industry Credentialing tests. Students must pass all required course work to earn the Certificate of Program Completion .

CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION

The classes that fit into the category of career and technical education are those listed in this curriculum guide under the following headings:  Agricultural Education  Business and Information Systems  Family and Consumer Science  Culinary Arts  Education and Training  Health and Medical Sciences  Marketing Education  Technology Education  Trade and Industrial Education

FINE ARTS

The classes that fit into the category of Fine Arts are those listed in this curriculum guide under the FINE ARTS heading: Art, Band, Choir, and Theatre Arts.

DIPLOMA SEALS

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Governor’s Seal

Board of Education Seal

Career and Technical Education Seal

 Advanced Mathematics and Technology Seal  Excellence in Civics Education  Governor’s STEM Academy Seal  Board of Education’s Seal of Biliteracy

TO EARN A GOVERNOR’S SEAL

 Complete the requirements for an Advanced Studies Diploma with a grade point average of 2.75 (B) or above, and  Successfully complete college-level coursework that will earn the student at least nine transferable college credits in Advanced Placement, Dual Enrollment or International Baccalaureate at Pulaski County High School.

TO EARN A BOARD OF EDUCATION SEAL

 Complete the requirements for a Standard or Advanced Studies Diploma with a grade point average of 3.6 (A) or above.

TO EARN A CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION SEAL

 Fulfill the requirements for either a standard or advanced diploma, and  Complete a prescribed sequence of courses in a CTE concentration or specialization, and  Maintain a “B” or better average in CTE courses, or