Southside School District

Southside Junior High students are exploring future opportunities through our Family and Consumer Science course.

Family and Consumer Science introduces students to essential life skills that support personal, family, and career success. Topics may include nutrition and wellness, basic food preparation, financial literacy, personal responsibility, goal setting, and consumer decision-making. Through hands-on activities and real-world scenarios, students build skills that promote independence and informed choices at home and in the workplace.

In this course, students are developing skills such as:
✔ Safe and healthy food preparation
✔ Financial literacy and responsible money management
✔ Goal setting and personal decision-making
✔ Life skills that support independence and success

This course helps prepare students for high school Family and Consumer Science pathways, where they can continue developing advanced skills and explore careers such as culinary arts, healthcare support services, hospitality, and education.

At Southside, our CTE programs help students discover interests, build confidence, and develop skills that prepare them for future success.

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Southside students are developing essential career skills and exploring future pathways through our CTE programs.

Students interested in business, money management, and financial careers gain practical experience and professional knowledge in the banking and finance industry.

Courses May Include:
Survey of Business
Principles of Banking
Advanced Banking

Students Learn:
• Budgeting and money management
• Banking operations and financial services
• Customer service and business communication
• Financial decision-making and planning
• Economic principles and business skills

Career Pathways:
Banking & Lending Careers
Financial Advisor
Business Management
Accounting & Finance

These skills help students prepare for financial success in both personal and professional settings.

Programs like this help ensure Southside students graduate confident, capable, and prepared for whatever path they choose.

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SCHS CTE Finance Graphic, Howard pictured

Every student has unique talents and career goals. Our CTE programs help students explore those interests through hands-on experiences and real-world learning.

The Pre-Educator program is designed for students interested in becoming teachers, coaches, or education professionals.

Courses May Include:
Intro to Education
Education Technology
Child Growth and Development

Students Learn:
• Classroom management strategies
• Lesson planning and instructional design
• Communication and leadership skills
• Child development and learning theory
• Real classroom experience

Career Pathways:
Teacher
School Counselor
Education Administrator
Education Support Services

CTE courses such as the Pre-Educator program helps students explore careers shaping future generations.

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SCHS CTE Pre Educator Graphic, Gillmore pictured

👀Sneak Peek 👀
Thank you to everyone who came out to support the final varsity home game in the New Gym!
As one chapter closes, another begins. Take a Sneak Peak at the final stages of construction on our new arena. We can’t wait to welcome our fans into this incredible new space soon!

4 days ago, Southside School District

Thank you to everyone who came out to support the final varsity home game in the New Gym!

The athletes who scored the final baskets were awarded game balls, and each team member received a portion of the net.

Be watching for an upcoming post with a Sneak Peek of the new arena!

4 days ago, Southside School District

Southside Junior High students are exploring future opportunities through our Survey of Business course.

Survey of Business provides students with an overview of key business concepts and career opportunities. Students explore topics such as entrepreneurship, marketing, budgeting, banking, supply and demand, and workplace skills.

The course helps students understand how businesses operate and how economic decisions affect individuals and communities, while building foundational skills in communication, collaboration, and problem-solving.

In this course, students are developing skills such as:
✔ Financial literacy and business fundamentals
✔ Workplace communication and teamwork skills
✔ Understanding economic decision-making
✔ Problem-solving and collaboration

This course helps prepare students for high school Business and Financial Services pathways, where they can continue developing advanced skills and explore careers such as marketing, finance, entrepreneurship, and management.

At Southside, our CTE programs help students discover interests, build confidence, and develop skills that prepare them for future success.

4 days ago, Southside School District

SJHS CTE Business Graphic, Dahl Pictured

At Southside Charter High School, learning goes beyond textbooks. Our Career and Technical Education programs give students the chance to explore careers, gain valuable experience, and develop lifelong skills.

Students in Agriculture – Power, Structural & Technical Systems explore the engineering and mechanical side of agriculture through hands-on learning and technical skill development.

Courses May Include:
Intro to Ag
Ag Mechanics
Specialization in Ag Metals
Specialization in Ag Structures

Students Learn:
• Equipment maintenance and repair
• Welding and metal fabrication
• Agricultural construction techniques
• Safety and mechanical troubleshooting
• Problem-solving and technical design

Career Pathways:
Agricultural Equipment Technician
Welder / Fabricator
Farm Operations Manager
Construction Trades
Industrial Maintenance

This program helps students develop technical and mechanical skills that are highly valued across many industries.

4 days ago, Southside School District

Southside Junior High students are exploring future opportunities through our Robotics course.

Robotics engages students in the design, construction, and programming of robots while developing critical STEM skills. Students learn basic engineering concepts, coding fundamentals, and problem-solving strategies as they work individually and in teams to complete challenges. This course encourages creativity, logical thinking, and collaboration while introducing students to careers in engineering, technology, and computer science.

In this course, students are developing skills such as:
✔ Engineering design and coding fundamentals
✔ Logical thinking and teamwork
✔ Problem-solving through hands-on challenges
✔ Creativity and innovation skills

This course helps prepare students for high school STEM and Engineering pathways, where they can continue developing advanced technical skills and explore careers such as engineering, computer programming, and automation technology.

At Southside, our CTE programs help students discover interests, build confidence, and develop skills that prepare them for future success.