Career & Technical Education
2013-2014
The 4 C’s of CTE
Critical Thinking
Communication
Creativity
Collaboration
What is Career & Technical Education?
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Business & Information Technology (Business)
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Family & Consumer Sciences (FACS)
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Marketing Education
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Technology Education (Tech Ed)
Business and Information Technology
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Students are provided opportunities to complement their
academic preparation while exploring a variety of careers
and learning skills and concepts in the areas of computer
applications and solutions, accounting, business law and
business management, entrepreneurship and principles of
business and marketing.
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Briar Woods High School Business Teachers:
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Nancy Cooley
Angela Woodward
nancy.cooley@lcps.org
angela.woodward@lcps.org
Business Class Offerings at BWHS
COURSE#
COURSE NAME
CREDIT
GRADE
PREREQUISITES
821000
Introduction to Business & Marketing
1
9-11
none
828001
Computer Information Systems
1
9-12
none
828002
Advanced Computer Information Systems
1
11-12
Computer Information
Systems
839001
Desktop/Multimedia Presentations
1
10-12
none
839002
Advanced Desktop/Multimedia Presentations
1
11-12
Desktop/Multimedia
Presentations
830000
Accounting
1
10-12
none
831000
Advanced Accounting
1
11-12
Accounting
835700
Business Law
0.5
10-12
none
836700
Business Management
0.5
10-12
none
Business Club: FBLA
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Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta
Lambda is a nonprofit education association of students
preparing for careers in business and business-related
fields.
The FBLA-PBL Mission is to bring business and education
together in a positive working relationship through
innovative leadership and career development programs.
The FBLA chapter at Briar Woods implements
professional, community service, and fundraising activities
that prepare students for competition at a local, regional,
and national level.
http://www.fbla-pbl.org
Business Club: FBLA
Must be enrolled in a business class
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Briar-Woods FBLA Activities 2012-2013
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Fall Leadership Conference
Ice Cream Social
Officer Training at George Mason University
FBLA/DECA Day with the Washington Wizards
Christmas Service Project
New York City Business and Marketing Trip
Business Field Trip
Project Ask
Region Competition
State Competition
National Competition
Business: Apple Federal Credit Union
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Falcon Branch is a Student-Run Credit Union of Apple Federal Credit
Union. It in an actual branch that is run entirely by students. Apple
Federal Credit Union is a full-service credit union headquartered in
Fairfax,VA, that serves educators, students, and their families.
Students taking Accounting and Advanced Accounting have an
opportunity to work at the Briar Woods Branch.
Branch of the Year Under Two Years 2012
Ribbon Cutting - 2010
Business Industry Certifications:
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Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) is the credential required by
academia and business, recognized globally as the premier
credential chosen by individuals seeking to validate their
knowledge, skills and abilities relating to the Microsoft Office
applications.
Students taking Computer Information Systems will have the
opportunity to obtain the following certifications during the
course:
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MOS
MOS
MOS
MOS
Word
Excel
PowerPoint
Access
http://www.certiport.com
Family & Consumer Sciences (FACS)
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Facilitate student progress toward a set of unifying goals
in the areas of academic achievement, cultural and
environmental issues, health and safety, individual and
family relations, leadership and workplace ethics, and
application of technology.
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Briar Woods High School FACS Teachers:
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Diane Breinig
Christy Hendrickson
Maryanne Valleau
Diane.Breinig@lcps.org
Christy.Hendrickson@lcps.org
Maryanne.Valleau@lcps.org
FACS Class Offerings at BWHS
COURSE#
COURSE NAME
CREDIT
GRADE
PREREQUISITES
841700
Choices
0.5
9-10
none
844001
Early Childhood Education I
1
10-12
Recommended: Human
Development or
Introduction to Business &
Marketing
845002
Early Childhood Education II
1
11-12
Early Childhood Education I
846700
Fashion Design & Merchandising
0.5
9-12
none
845700
Gourmet Foods
0.5
9-12
none
846000
Human Development
0.5
9-12
none
840700
Independent Living
0.5
9-12
none
847700
Introduction to Housing & Interior Design
0.5
9-12
none
820700
Leadership Development
0.5
9-12
none
842700
Marriage and Family Dynamics
0.5
11-12
none
844002
Teacher Cadet Program
1
12
3.0 GPA, application process,
essay, teacher recommendation
Get the FACS – (Click “Play Movie” to view)
FACS: Preschool at The Woods
The ABC’s of Early
Childhood Education I & II
FACS Clubs: FEA
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Future Educators Association (FEA):
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FEA provides middle and high school students with
opportunities to explore teaching as a career option. It helps
students gain a realistic understanding of the nature of
education and the role of the teacher.
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What FEA can do for you:
Raise Awareness – Promote excellence – Enhance Leadership Skills
Build Self-Confidence – Become a Role Model
FACS: Preschool at The Woods
FACS Industry Certifications
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Early Childhood II National Certification
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Education Fundamentals (Teacher Cadet)
Marketing
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Prepare students for postsecondary education and
careers in marketing, management and entrepreneurship.
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Briar Woods High School Marketing Teachers:
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Martha Belote
Gregory Fenner
Heather VanDyke
Martha.Belote@lcps.org
Gregory.Fenner@lcps.org
Heather.VanDyke@lcps.org
Marketing Class Offerings at BWHS
COURSE#
COURSE NAME
CREDIT
GRADE
PREREQUISITES
821000
Introduction to Business & Marketing
1
9-11
none
821100
Sports, Entertainment, & Recreation Marketing
1
10-12
Introduction to Business &
Marketing
822100
Marketing Non-Co-Op
1
11-12
Screening Conference &
Introduction to Business &
Marketing recommended
822000
Marketing Co-Op
2
11-12
Screening Conference &
Introduction to Business &
Marketing recommended
823100
Advanced Marketing Non-Co-Op
1
12
Marketing Non-Co-Op OR
Marketing Co-Op
823000
Advanced Marketing Co-Op
2
12
Marketing Non-Co-Op OR
Marketing Co-Op
Marketing Club: DECA
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DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in
marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools
and colleges around the globe.
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DECA members become:
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academically prepared for college and careers in marketing,
finance, hospitality or management
community oriented by gaining an appreciation for the benefits of
service and their potential impact on the community and world
professionally responsible with ethics, integrity and high
standards
experienced leaders by practicing key leadership skills such as goal
setting, consensus building and project management.
Marketing: The Falcons’ Nest
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The Falcons' Nest is a Gold Certified School Based
Enterprise
Operated by Marketing Education students
Marketing Industry Certification
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National Professional Certification in Customer Service
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This certification was designed to capture the core customer
service duties for a broad range of entry-level through first-line
supervisory positions across the sales and service industries.
The credential is appropriate for anyone interested in obtaining
a job or pursuing a career in retail and other industries that
value customer service skills.
Tech Ed
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Provides experiences that lead to the development of
technologically literate people. At the elementary school level,
students are introduced to technology and begin learning to
use it in the classroom. At the middle school level, students
considering a career in technology may explore the subject in
several overview courses.
At the high school level, students take courses to prepare
them for technical or professional programs of higher
education, such as technical programs, STEM careers,
engineering or architecture.
Briar Woods Teachers:
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Erik Kittelson
Charles Scudder
Erik.Kittelson@lcps.org
Charles.Scudder@lcps.org
Tech Ed Class Offerings at BWHS
COURSE#
COURSE NAME
CREDIT
GRADE
PREREQUISITES
810000
Aerospace Science
1
10-12
none
851000
Technology Education I
1
9-12
none
852000
Technology Education II
1
10-12
Technology Education I
853000
Computer Aided Drafting & Design I (CADD I)
1
10-12
none
854000
Computer Aided Drafting & Design II (CADD II)
1
11-12
Computer Aided Drafting
& Design I (CADD I)
856000
Applied Technology I
1
9-12
None
857000
Applied Technology II
1
10-12
Applied Technology I
858000
Applied Technology III
1
11-12
Applied Technology II
Technology Student Association
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TSA: Prepares students with leadership opportunities in
technology, innovation, design, and engineering.
TSA students:
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Apply and integrate science, technology, engineering and math
concepts.
Gain leadership and problem solving skills that can be used in
college and the work force.
Compete in Regional, State, and National competitions
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Video Game Design
Robotics and Automation
Engineering Design
System Control
Tech Ed Industry Certification
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Autodesk Certified User Exam
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Upon completion of CADD II students can take one of two
certifications.
Autodesk AutoCAD User Certification
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Autodesk Inventor User Certification
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