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Middle School Programs

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CTAE middle school courses feature rigorous performance standards that students master to help prepare them for choosing a high school career pathway that interests them.

Agriculture (EMS)
02.01200 Exploring Agricultural Education (Grade 6)
02.01300 Exploring Agricultural Education (Grade 7)
02.01400 Exploring Agricultural Education (Grade 8)

These courses provide middle school students with an introduction to broad agriculture and agribusiness concepts.  Students will know how the agricultural industry affects their lives.  Laboratory instruction provides "hands-on" skills of the concepts.  The Supervised Agricultural Experience Program (SAE) utilizes both the classroom and lab experiences.  Leadership skills and improved student performance are developed through participation in FFA.

Business Management and Finance (CMS, DMS, EMS, & MMS)
07.08300 Foundations of Business Administration (Grade 6)
07.08400 Foundations of Business Management (Grade 7)
07.08500 Foundations of Investing & Finance (Grade 8)

These courses provide middle school students with an introduction to the principles of computer science, basic keyboarding skills, Internet safety and usage, and computer applications. Students will explore how personality traits and personal values align with career choices and will develop a career plan. Personal, professional, and ethical standards of behavior for the workplace will be examined and reinforced in the classroom. Development of leadership skills through participation in the career and technical student organization, FBLA, provides students the opportunity to explore possible career pathways.

Communications (CMS)
48.03100 Broadcast and Graphic Communications (Grade 6)
48.03200 Introduction to Communications (Grade 7)
48.03300 Applications of Communications (Grade 8)

These courses provide students with an introduction to broadcast/video productions. Topics covered may include, but are not limited to: history of mass media, terminology, safety, basic equipment, script writing, storyboarding, production teams, planning, writing, directing, recording and editing a production and professional ethics.  Students will also acquire a fundamental understanding of the graphic communications and design industry. Topics covered include theories and practices to creating aesthetically pleasing designs and best methods for working with consumers.

Computer Science Courses (CMS, DMS, EMS, & MMS)
11.01100 Foundations of Secure Information Systems
11.01200 Foundations of Computer Programming
11.01300 Foundations of Interactive Design

These courses provide an exploratory foundation in computer programming, information systems, networking, and cybersecurity.  Through integrated instructional activities, students have opportunities to apply employability skills and to research possible career options in the information technology area. Students also complete many hands-on activities to build a foundation in computer hardware and connectivity, computer coding, and designing interactive programs.

Engineering and Technology (CMS, DMS & MMS)
21.02100 Exploring Engineering and Technology Grade 6
21.02200 Invention and Innovation Grade 7
21.02300 Technological Systems Grade 8

These courses provide students with an introduction to the principles of Engineering & Technology and its place in the modern world. Students will be introduced to the world of invention and innovation along with the Engineering Design Process. They will examine the impacts of invention and innovation on society and solve problems through research, design, and experimentation in one or more of the areas of Engineering and Technology. Students will utilize the universal systems model including input, process, output and feedback to examine various systems. Development of leadership skills through participation in the career and technical student organization, TSA, provides students the opportunity to explore possible career pathways.

Family and Consumer Science (DMS & EMS)
20.01100 Family and Consumer Science (Grade 6)
20.01200 Family and Consumer Science (Grade 7)
20.01300 Family and Consumer Science (Grade 8)

These courses provide students with an introduction to the Family and Consumer Sciences Career Pathways. The FACS career pathways are Nutrition and Food Science, Consumer Services, Interior and Fashion Design, and Family, Community, and Global Leadership.  Education career pathways are Early Childhood Education and Teaching as a Profession and Culinary Arts is also a career pathway.  Students acquire fundamental knowledge and skills necessary for success in any of the career pathways.  Exposure to career possibilities in each area will allow students to successfully integrate their own interests into a career plan.  Development of leadership skills through participation in the career and technical student organization, FCCLA, provides students the opportunity to explore possible career pathways.

Healthcare Science (EMS)
25.03300 Healthcare Science Grade 6
25.03400 Healthcare Science Grade 7
25.03500 Healthcare Science Grade 8

These courses provide students with an exploratory introduction to several healthcare careers and the safety procedures and interpersonal communication skills required for them.  These courses enable students to receive initial exposure to healthcare science skills; attitudes applicable to healthcare including the concepts of health, wellness, and preventative care; and responsibilities of today's healthcare provider.  Development of leadership skills through participation in the career and technical student organization, HOSA, provides students the opportunity to explore possible career pathways. 

Marketing, Sales & Services (EMS & DMS)
06.04100 Basic Skills of Marketing (Grade 6)
06.04200 Exploring Marketing Education (Grade 7)
06.04300 Pathways in Marketing (Grade 8)

These courses provide students with an introduction to basic marketing concepts and skills that allow them to use the marketing information through project-based instruction. The courses encourage entrepreneurial interests and develop entrepreneurial abilities thereby fostering the idea of self-employment as an income generating option. Students develop basic personal and social skills through their development of portfolios and the delivery of presentations. Development of leadership skills through participation in the career and technical student organization, DECA, provides students the opportunity to explore possible career pathways. 

Middle School Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security (EMS)
43.04100 Fire and Emergency Management Services; CERT and Homeland Security (Grade 6)
43.04200 Exploring Law and Criminal Proceedings (Grade 7)
43.04300 Exploring Law Enforcement and Communications (Grade 8)

These courses provide students with an introduction to the Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security Career Cluster. Students examines the basic concepts of firefighting, emergency management services, disaster preparedness, CERT and security and protective services along with the criminal justice system and the basic concepts of law related to citizens’ rights and the responsibilities,

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CMS--Conyers Middle School     DMS--General Ray Davis Middle School
EMS--Edwards Middle School     MMS--Memorial Middle School

Middle School Performance Standards


Elementary School Program

Elementary Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources (C. J. Hicks)
01.00100  Exploring Agricultural Education (Kindergarten)
01.00110  Exploring Agricultural Education (First Grade)
01.00120  Exploring Agricultural Education (Second Grade)  
01.00130  Exploring Agricultural Education (Third Grade)
01.00140  Exploring Agricultural Education (Fourth Grade)
01.00150  Exploring Agricultural Education (Fifth Grade) 

These courses are designed to allow elementary students to explore Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources.  Classroom and laboratory activities include instruction in an organized classroom; collaborative agricultural learning experiences through investigation and inquiry, including laboratory and site-based learning activities; personal and leadership opportunities.