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8th Grade: Discover

1. See what is available and how the Career and Tech is different than other schools.

  • Discover CCCTC with the 8th grade STEM tours.  Every CCPS eighth grader is given the opportunity to visit the Tech Center on a fieldtrip.
  • Look at the program pages on this website for LOTS of information.  Pay attention to the the 'Abilities/Qualities" section to see what you can do to prepare for the program you are interested.

2. Prepare for the application process..

  • Make sure you are trying hard to have good attendance
  • Challenge yourself to take the highest level classes in which you can find success (see level of program you planned to apply for in #3)
  • Grades count, starting in 9th grade, so make sure you practice now doing such things as studying at home, completing and turning in homework, and participating in classes.
  • Plan a schedule for high school classes with your parents and counselor that provides you with the necessary classes. (see the CCPS program of studies)

3. RIGOR OF CLASS SCHEDULE:  Several of our programs are Honors/Advanced College (AP/Transcripted) Level courses.  Students planning on applying to these programs are greatly encouraged to challenge themselves with honors level classes to prepare them for the rigor of these classes:

  • Nursing  (Honors)
  • Biomedical Science
  • CISCO Cybersecurity
  • CISCO Cyber Ops
  • Criminal Justice
  • Engineering
  • Geospatial and Drone Technology (GIST)
  • Interactive Media Production
  • Physical Rehabilitation (Academy of Health)
  • Teacher Academy