Principal's Message
Good Friday Evening, SpotsyCTC Community!
After returning from Fall Break, our students and staff hit the ground running, picking up right where they left off! It’s been an exciting week filled with incredible learning, teamwork, and creativity. Here are some highlights:
- Health Science Students participated in Narcan training, gaining valuable knowledge about emergency response.
- The 3-D Printing Club held their second meeting of the year, offering students a fantastic hands-on opportunity to explore cutting-edge technology.
- HOSA Members have been hard at work preparing a festive float for the Spotsylvania Christmas Parade this Saturday.
- The SkillsUSA Officer Team has been busy organizing fundraising events and planning holiday get-togethers.
- Our Culinary Arts students continue to amaze us with delicious breakfasts, lunches, and their impressive catering events.
Every day at SpotsyCTC brings something new and inspiring, and we couldn’t be prouder of the incredible work happening in our classrooms and labs. Keep up the amazing effort, everyone! 🌟
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At SpotsyCTC, we pride ourselves on being something truly special. We serve students from all five high schools and offer 19 distinct programs, 9 defined pathways, and 24 industry-recognized credentials. Our mission is to ensure that every student is ready to enter the workforce, pursue higher education, engage in training programs, or serve in the military. Through immersive, hands-on experiences, we equip students with real-world skills and opportunities in Workplace Learning, Job Shadowing, Internships/Externships, Student Organizations, and many other enriching programs.
As the weekend approaches, and a week off for Fall Break I encourage you to relax, spend time with loved ones, and recharge. I look forward to welcoming back our amazing students and staff on Monday as we continue this exciting journey together!
“SPOTSYCTC… The Bridge that connects YOUR NOW to YOUR FUTURE.”
2024-2025 Theme: “PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS”
Sincerely,
Reitha Abed
REMINDERS:
- Attendance Notes: Please remember to send a copy of your child’s doctor, dentist, or excused absence note to both SpotsyCTC and your child's home high school. Since we are separate schools, each requires its own copy of the note. With an excused note, our attendance secretary, Mrs. Saunders, can update absences or tardies to “excused.” Mrs. Saunders can be reached at: ssaunders@spotsylvania.k12.va.us or at 540-898-2655.
- Student Devices: Please bring your SCPS device and charger each day to school. Please charge your device each evening and bring your charger should your battery die. Please label your device lid and charger with your first and last name. It may be as simple as a piece of tape with your first and last name.
- Student Drivers: Students are not allowed to drive to SpotsyCTC without prior permission. Those who are part of the QUEST program or have no other classes on the day they attend SpotsyCTC may apply for driving and parking privileges. If your child needs to drive to SpotsyCTC due to a doctor's appointment or another reason, please request permission in advance by emailing:
- Mrs. Gravatt: cgravatt@spotsylvania.k12.va.us
- Mrs. Saunders: saunders@spotsylvania.k12.va.us
🎥 Program Spotlight: TV/Video Production 🎥
Instructor: Joshua Haynes
📧 Contact: jhaynes@spotsylvania.k12.va.us
Are you passionate about storytelling through video? Do you thrive in creative, hands-on environments? If so, Spotsylvania Career and Technical Center’s TV/Video Production Program could be your path to success!
Is TV/Video Production Right for You?
✅ Enjoy producing videos to express your ideas?
✅ Learn best through visual and hands-on assignments?
✅ Interested in the television or media industries?
✅ Work well in a collaborative setting?
✅ Love seeing tangible results from your projects?
If you answered yes, this program is designed for you!
Program Overview
🎥 Introduction to Video Production (Course #8688)
📅 Grades: 9, 10, 11 | 🏆 Credits: 1 Unit
🎯 SkillsUSA Membership Available
Description:
Dive into the fundamentals of media production! Students learn to think like producers and develop skills using industry-standard tools through hands-on projects. Explore careers in television and media while understanding how media serves as entertainment, information, and persuasion.
Note: Application to SpotsyCTC required.
🎥 Video Production II (Course #8689)
📅 Grades: 10, 11, 12 | 🏆 Credits: 2 Units
🎯 SkillsUSA Membership Available | Industry Certification: Adobe Certified Associate: Premiere Pro 2108 Exam
Prerequisite: Video Production I
Description:
Take your media production skills to the next level with real-world projects. Gain advanced expertise, build professional portfolios, and prepare for postsecondary education in communication and media.
🎥 Advanced Video Production III (Course #8690)
📅 Grades: 11, 12 | 🏆 Credits: 2 Units
🎯 SkillsUSA Membership Available
Prerequisite: Video Production II
Description:
Demonstrate mastery of media production with original projects and professional portfolios. Explore college and career opportunities through work-based learning experiences with local businesses. Develop leadership, interpersonal, and career skills through CTSO activities.
💻 Why Choose TV/Video Production?
- Hands-on experience with industry-standard tools
- Opportunities to earn certifications like Adobe Premiere Pro
- Real-world projects to showcase your skills
- Build a professional portfolio to prepare for college and career success
- Leadership and career development through SkillsUSA Membership
🎥 SpotsyCTC Application Required for Introduction to Video Production.
For questions or to learn more, contact Mr. Haynes at jhaynes@spotsylvania.k12.va.us. Start your journey in TV/Video Production today!
SPOTSYCTC IN THE NEWS
- CHCORI BATTALION RAIDERS: CHCORI BATTALION RAIDERS EXCEL IN JROTC COMPETITION (fredericksburg.com)
- Signing Day: SIGNING DAY: SCTC seniors commit to workforce | Announcements | fredericksburg.com
- Cyber Program - Germanna and GO Virginia launch first dual enrollment cybersecurity course for high school students in Spotsylvania | Education | fredericksburg.com
- SCTC Pink Out - SCTC: Students show support through Pink Out | Announcements | fredericksburg.com
- Electrical Program - Spotsylvania Career and Technical Center students learn how to light up the world | Announcements | fredericksburg.com
UPCOMING EVENTS
- End of 2nd 9-Weeks - December 20, 2024
- Winter Break - December 23, 2024 through January 2, 2025
- PD/Teacher Workday - January 3, 2025
- Student/Teacher Holiday - MLK Jr. Day - January 20, 2025
- MONTHLY DRILLS - ONGOING
- LOCKDOWN DRILLRS - ONGOING - We conduct multiple lockdown drills with Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Officers each year according to the code of Virginia.
COUNSELING CORNER
Welcome back to the 2024-25 school year! My name is Eleanor Hudson and I am excited to join the amazing SCTC staff as your school counselor. I am here to support our students and families in any way that I can, so please do not hesitate to reach out to me if there is anything I can do for you or your child. My contact information is ehudson@spotsylvania.k12.va.us or 540-898-2655 Ext. 5924. It's going to be a great year!
Hi SpotsyCTC Community,
The second nine weeks at the SPOTSYCTC have been incredible for Career Readiness!
- Externships: 32 students have successfully completed externships, gaining valuable real-world experience. Several have even secured part-time jobs as a result!
- Guest Speakers: We’ve hosted outstanding guest speakers who shared their knowledge and inspired large student groups.
- Hands-On Training: Classrooms have come alive with hands-on training sessions and demonstrations from local tradespeople who generously volunteered their time.
- Field Trips: Students have participated in enriching field trips, thanks to the support of local businesses.
Exciting things are happening at the SpotsyCTC as we continue building connections between our students and the community! Stay tuned for even more updates.
Parents, if your student has mentioned the Ready S.E.T. Go Externship program and you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me via email at cmclaughlin@spotsylvania.k12.va.us or by phone at (540) 898-2655 Ext. 5903.
SPOTSYCTC
Website: https://www.spotsylvania.k12.va.us/o/ctc
Location: 6713 Smith Station Road, Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA, USA
Phone: 540-898-2655
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpotsyCTC
Twitter: @spotsyctc
