Carpentry 1 students got to put their skills to use today in the lab. Mr. Morris helps them measure, find angles, use hand and power tools, and practice safety procedures to build a cornhole board. @CvilleSchools @k12albemarle @cvilleschools @albemarlecountypublicschools.
Congrats to Elec 2 and AHS 12th grader Jyon Howard-Rush for making his summer job as an electrician's helper an internship through CATEC! Jyon is out working at Wire 'Em Up Electrical Services. @k12albemarle @albemarlecountypublicschools
Our Cos 1 students with Mrs. Brown practiced using the muscles that are most often used in their industry. They got to feel what it was like to maintain certain stances and postures for a lengthy time. Students will work for 2 years to ensure they keep their bodies safe.
Congrats to Andrew deBondt, a MHS 12th grader in our Elec 2 program who is continuing his internship for a 2nd year with ACPS Building Services department. We miss Andrew in the building but love that he's out working! @k12albemarle @albemarlecountypublicschools @MonticelloHigh
We have the unique to opportunity for students to hear from first responders who understand 9-11 and how it's impacted their lives. Our EMT instructor Cat Gardner was a first responder at the Pentagon and shares this video yearly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d50CaHdwtX8&t=1s
Today our Culinary Arts students worked together. Cul 1 practiced their knife skills and Cul 2 took chopped veggies and chicken to turn into soup, focusing on stocks. The building smelled wonderful! @catecculinaryarts
Here's to another Throwback Thursday! Here's a pic of Mrs. Jay, our Career Dev/Marketing/Yearbook guru working on her high school yearbook staff in Nokesville, VA as a senior. #throwbackthursday
Do you have all the docs and info you need to make sure you're prepared for CATEC? Check out our High School web page, which includes our Student Handbook, Beginning of Year Forms, bell schedules, and school calendars. Go to: https://www.catec.org/page/high-school
We're very excited that our new state-of-the-art band saw, courtesy of the Shannon Foundation, arrived today! The sky's the limit with all the wood and metal projects our students can create. @CvilleSchools @k12albemarle @cvilleschools @albemarlecountypublicschools @shannonfoundation
CATEC's evening Electricity 3 Apprenticeship class is cancelled tonight, Wednesday, September 6, 2023. @CATEC_Adult @catec_adult_education
Let's introduce our Adult Ed dept. If you're interested in taking adult classes, stop by and see Mrs. Tomlin and Ms. Lam. Mrs. Tomlin also handles our high school work-based learning experiences. Visit 11-9 M-TH in the Adult Ed wing for info @CATEC_Adult @catec_adult_education
Today we're introducing our Academic team: Ms. Grant, who you may recognize from our Vet Science program, also teaches English at CATEC, and Ms. Willis teaches Government and Personal Finance. They wrap up the amazing staff we have on our high school side!
CATEC families, please remember to fill out your CATEC forms and return them to your instructor by Wednesday, September 6th. It's important that you get these forms turned in! Forms are available on the CATEC website at: https://www.catec.org/page/high-school
CATEC High School classes are cancelled on Monday, September 4th for Labor Day. We will see our students again on Tuesday, September 5th. Have a safe and fun long weekend.
We're introing the instructors who keep us and our loved ones alive! Ms. Grant teaches our Vet Science program. Cpt. Elliot teaches our Fire Science program. Ms. Gardner teaches EMT and Mrs. Carter-Payne teaches Nurse Assistant. See them for bumps, bruises, and pet love!
Today we're introducing our skilled trades instructors who keep our lower hall loud and proud. Mr. Richardson teaches Auto Tech. Mr. Farrer teaches Electricity, and Mr. Morris teaches Carpentry. See these guys for keeping your car and house running!
Congrats to Landon Londeree from MHS for continuing his work-based learning internship. He's a Carpentry 2 student who is continuing his internship from last year at Jamie Parsons General Contracting. @k12albemarle @albemarlecountypublicschools.
Today let's meet our Cosmetology and Culinary Arts instructors. Mrs. Brown and Ms. Waller are our Cos instructors and both attended CATEC as hs students! Chefs Mays and Robinson are our Culinary instructors. Be on the lookout for our food bus events coming up!
CATEC families! Student forms went out yesterday. Please complete all student forms ASAP. They are due back to CATEC by Wednesday, September 6th. It's important that you get these forms turned in! Forms are available on the CATEC website at: https://www.catec.org/page/high-school
Congrats to Aidan Carver-Woodson from Western Albemarle for getting his work-based learning internship started. He is an Elec 2 student who is working for his family's electrical business while earning hs credit and NCCER credentials. @k12albemarle @albemarlecountypublicschools.
