The Arapahoe/Douglas Career and Technical School is intended to be the career/technical education wing of the home high school. Programs offered on a cooperative basis are designed to be an integral part of the program of studies conducted by each school. Career/technical programs are supplemental to, and an enrichment of, existing educational programs. The curriculum offerings are designed for students who may be planning to enter the labor market upon graduation from high school as well as students who plan to continue their educational endeavors by enrolling in related fields of study at community colleges and universities.

CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION

Career and technical education programs are intended to prepare students for initial employment in an occupational area of their choice. Individual choices are designed to prepare students with marketable skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary for securing initial employment. They also offer background for further progress in the field.

Career and technical education is not terminal training. Students completing a program may continue their education at the technical institute or college level, or enter the fields of business, industry, service trades, health, or marketing occupations. In all cases, students will have to continue their education and training either formally or on the job in order to advance in their chosen field.

COLORADO CONTENT STANDARDS

ACTS program curriculum is continuously evaluated and linked to the Colorado Content Standards in the areas of reading and writing, science and mathematics. Career and Technical Education students participate in a variety of classroom and lab activities designed to increase their proficiency in the content standards.

ACTS MISSION STATEMENT

Our mission is for students to develop occupational competencies and employability and leadership skills within career pathways, which foster life-long learning and success in a changing workplace.