FY 2022 Educational Facilities Master Plan

ATEX Applied Technology Exploration I are one-semester courses that are recommended for students who are interested in enrolling in a career and technical program at the Parkside High School. ATEX I gives students an opportunity to explore four career areas. These courses consist of classroom and laboratory experiences. At the end of ATEX I, students may select a CTE program of study to receive more focused study. This course introduces students to careers in one of the following fields: auto technology, business, management and finance, carpentry, early childhood education, collision repair, CISCO Networking, criminal justice, culinary arts, electricity, graphic and commercial arts, health occupations, heating and air conditioning, high performance manufacturing, horticulture, masonry, pre-engineering (PLTW), and welding. Students attend the program at Parkside High School. ATEX I is offered during period one in the classrooms and laboratories where the applied technology courses are offered during periods one each day. Students from each of the four high schools travel to Parkside for these courses. The total student enrollment in ATEX is approximately 400 students each semester. These exploratory programs are taught by the 26 CTE staff members. Students who complete ATEX I have satisfied one-half credit toward the graduation requirement in technology education. JROTC The Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) is a program offered to high schools that teaches students character education, student achievement, wellness, leadership, and diversity. It is a cooperative effort between the U.S. Army, Cadet Command, Board of Education and our schools to produce successful students and citizens, while fostering a more constructive and disciplined learning environment. Currently, there are 120 students enrolled in the Wicomico HS, JROTC program. The outcomes of the JROTC program are: • Act with integrity and personal accountability as they lead others to succeed in a diverse and global workforce • Engage civic and social concerns in the community, government, & society • Graduate prepared to excel in post-secondary options and career pathways • Make decisions that promote positive social, emotional, and physical health • Value the role of the military and other service organizations With the school’s support, the JROTC program achieves these outcomes by using a world-class 21st Century, technology driven, student centered curriculum. The curriculum consists of education in citizenship, leadership, social and communication skills, physical fitness and wellness, geography, and civics. Wicomico HS, JROTC was most recently accredited by U.S. Army, Cadet Command in 2018 (every 5 years). The curriculum is facilitated and taught by qualified Army personnel who are employed by the schools to teach JROTC. JROTC teacher qualifications are based on military experience, education, training, maturity, stability, and leadership acquired over 20 years of service to our nation. The Department of Defense (DoD) and the Department of Education endorse the curriculum and accreditation by U.S. Army, Cadet Command.

Wicomico County Public Schools Educational Facilities Master Plan FY 2022

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