SPOTSYCTC WEEKLY UPDATE
The Week Ending September 15 2023
Principal's Message
Good Friday Evening SPOTSYCTC Community,
What another incredible week at SpotyCTC. I had the opportunity to observe our students and staff in action all week and they continue to amaze me with their dedication and energy. I thank our students everyday for being here and being awesome and we are truly grateful to have them in our building. Thank you for your continued support of our school, students, staff and programs. .
Each week we will take the opportunity to spotlight our students, staff, programs and schools through our newsletters, social media platforms, school announcements and video boards. Stay connected with us through our social media platforms:
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Below is a message from our Career Readiness Paraeducator Mrs. McLaughlin:
Dear SpotsyCTC Parents/Guardians,
Your student(s) should have brought home a SCPS Training Agreement for both them and you to sign. This is something new this year we hope we didn't make the process confusing, so we'd like to provide some clarification. The only information that needs to be filled out includes your student's name, grade, age, and school (which will be their home high school). On the last page, we kindly request that both you and your student sign.
Throughout the school year, as your child engages in various high-quality work-based learning experiences, your child and/or their instructor will mark these off on this document. This will aid the school in documenting and keeping track of all the high-quality work-based learning experiences taking place. We deeply appreciate your cooperation in this matter and are available to address any questions you might have about this process.
At the SpotsyCTC we like to think we stands out as something truly special – we proudly cater to students from all five exceptional high schools and present an array of 19 distinct programs, 9 defined pathways and 24 industry-recognized credentials. Our overarching mission is to equip every student with the readiness to venture into the workforce, pursue higher education, engage in training programs, or even serve in the military. Through immersive, hands-on classroom experiences, we provide students with real-world skills and enable them to dive into Workplace Learning, Job Shadowing, Internship/Externship programs, Student Organizations, and a host of other enriching avenues.
Good luck to all of our students who are participating in activities this weekend and next week. I know we have so many students who are involved in the fine arts, sports, clubs, outside events and other extracurricular activities. This journey requires substantial extra time, countless hours of preparation and a skillful juggling of academics, personal life and sometimes work commitments. Good Luck and continued success and remember The Power of Little Things, Transforming into Big Achievements"!
Have a great weekend. I hope you find some time to unwind, recharge, and enjoy precious moments with loved ones. We look forward to seeing everyone back on Monday.
“SPOTSYCTC…. The Bridge that connects YOUR NOW to YOUR FUTURE
2023-2024 theme is: “The Power of Little Things, Transforming into Big Achievements."
Reitha Abed
Principal
Spotsylvania Career & Technical Center
PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT - Drafting, Design & CAD
Teacher: Mr. Stonebreaker
Contact Information: rstonebreaker@spotsylvania.k12.va.us
DO YOU –
Learn things visually?
Enjoy drawing and design?
Plan to enter the engineering or architectural professions?
Have good spatial relation skills?
Want to see tangible results when you learn?
Then this class might be for you!
The Drafting program is designed to meet the needs of the student wishing to pursue a career in architecture, design, mechanical engineering, drafting, technical illustration, product design, civil engineering/surveying or CADD technician.
Drafting, Design & CAD I
Course #: 8530
Recommended: Grade 9-11
Credit: 2 Units CTSO: SkillsUSA
This class introduces students to Drafting by focusing on the fundamental concepts, techniques, and standards used to create drawings. The course begins with the use of manual drafting equipment to create drawings and produces a solid foundational understanding of how drafters interpret and visualize three dimensional objects and place them into a two-dimensional format. Additionally, the course introduces Computer Aided Design (CAD). During this phase, students will apply mastered skills to create CAD drawings while learning dimensioning, section and pictorial view creation, and 3D printing. This beginning level drafting class provides the student a great foundation for the transition to Drafting II. SpotsyCTC Application is required to be considered for Admission
Drafting, Design & CAD II Mechanical
Course #: 8531
Recommended: Grade 10, 11, 12
Credit: 2 Units CTSO: SkillsUSA
Prerequisites: 8530 Drafting, Design and CAD I
Industry Certification: ADDA Certified Drafter exam
In this class students will focus on the mechanical engineering aspect of drafting and design. Both Computer Aided Design (CAD) and manual drafting will be taught and utilized in class. Students will learn how to create various types of section views, isometric views, oblique views, perspective views, working drawings, and assembly drawings. Other topics learned and drawn will include bolt and screw threads, welding symbols, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, gear design, and auxiliary views. In addition to drawings, students will also learn about basic shop processes and machine shop layout. At the completion of the course students will be eligible to take the American Design Drafting Association (ADDA) Apprentice Drafter Certification exam. Students also have the option to enroll in both Drafting II classes (course numbers 8531 and 8532) for a four-credit option. SpotsyCTC application is not required upon successful completion of Drafting, Design and CAD I
Drafting, Design & CAD II Architectural
Course #: 8532
Recommended: Grade 10, 11, 12
Credit: 2 Units CTSO: SkillsUSA
Prerequisites: 8530 Drafting, Design and CAD I
Industry Certification: ADDA Certified Drafter exam
In this class students will focus on the residential drafting aspect of architectural design. Both Computer Aided Design (CAD) and manual drafting will be taught and utilized in class. Students will learn construction symbols and terminology; how to create various wall sections; stair lay-outs; wall sections; plot layouts including house style and orientation; the rules for architectural dimensioning; and how to draw a complete set of house plans including floor plan, foundation plan, electrical plan, elevations views, plot layouts and artistic renderings. At the completion of the course students will be eligible to take the American Design Drafting Association (ADDA) Apprentice Drafter Certification exam. Students also have the option to enroll in both Drafting II classes (course numbers 8531 and 8532) for a four-credit option. SpotsyCTC application is not required upon successful completion of Drafting, Design and CAD I
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 & REMINDERS:
- End of 1st 9-week grading - October 6, 2023
- Teacher/Staff Workday's - October 9, 2023
- CHCORI CAR WASH - September 23, 2023 from 10 am - 2 pm (3730 Plank Road)
- Teacher Planning - Student Holiday - October 10, 2023
- Report Cards Go Home - October 12, 2023
- 4E EDUCATION EXPO - November 1, 2023 @ 5:30 pm at Massaponax H.S.
- Division Professional Learning - Student Holiday - November 7, 2023
- Interim Reports - November 9, 2023
- 1/2 Day Early Release All Schools - November 15, 2023
- 1/2 Day Parent/Teacher Communication Day - November 15, 2023
- Fall Break - November 20-24, 2023
- MONTHLY DRILLS - ON GOING
- LOCKDOWN DRILLRS - ON GOING - We conduct multiple lockdown drills with Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Officers each year according to the code of Virginia.
HELPFUL RESOURCES
Canvas Observer accounts - Directions are below.
ParentVue App
When you are using the ParentVue App on your phone, follow these directions to toggle between the child's home school and the Spotsylvania Career & Technical Center.
- Open ParentVue
- Tap on your child's name.
- Tap on Grade Book
- Under your child's name, you will see your Student Home High School. Tap the down arrow next to your Student Home High School
- Tap Spotsylvania Career and Technical Center
- The class and the grade should appear for the SpotsyCTC
Computer Access for Parent Vue
- Go to https://parent.spotsylvania.k12.va.us/PXP2_Login_Parent.aspx?regenerateSessionId=True
- Log in.
- Click on the child you want to view.
- Click on Grade Book
- Scroll down until you see Classes for Spotsylvania Career and Technical Center