Houston
High School
Career & Technical Education
The needs of the workforce are increasingly indistinguishable from the knowledge and skills needed for college success.
- The American Diploma Project
Going Places: College, Career, & Technical Education
Career and Technical Program, pursuant to T.C.A. 49-3-104(4), means a non-duplicative sequence of academic and technical content that:
- Incorporates challenge state academic standards
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Addresses academic and technical knowledge skills, including employability skills
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Is aligned with the needs of industries in the economy of the state, region, or local area
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Progresses in specificity, beginning with all aspects of an industry or career cluster and leading to more occupation-specific instruction, including early postsecondary instruction
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Has multiple entry and exit points that incorporate credentialing
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Culminates in the attainment of a recognized credential
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Is established and categorized into one of three levels by the Department, as provided in Rule 0520-12-05-.05, based on additional resources required to support the program and the Wage-Earning Potential for Students participating in the program.
Importance & Purpose
We know that becoming “ready” isn’t exclusive to taking a course or series of courses during high school. GMSD has committed resources at every level, from primary grades through early post-secondary opportunities to ensure that students have exposure to college and career awareness activities.
5th Grade - Biztown
Students are immersed into the workplace, fulfilling a diverse array of jobs and responsibilities while learning about business and financial literacy.
7th Grade Preview Day
Middle school students spend a day at HHS getting hands on experience in areas of interest to help students navigate their course selection and promotion to High School
College & Career Counseling
GMSD has a 6-12 scope and sequence of Career Assessments and Activities through a platform called Naviance.
Our Programs
Decorative Rule