Superintendent's Scoop
Prepare for Your Future – January 2016
It is an exciting time to be a high school student in Sevier School District. After many months of research and preparation all four high schools have implemented the 5x5 block schedule, which offers a variety of benefits for students and aligns with the Sevier CTE Center and Snow College class offerings. For the first time ever all Sevier high schools are on the exact same schedule. This schedule allows students the flexibility and choice to explore new courses and become better prepared for their future.
A 2014 research study by My College Options and the Association for Career and Technical Education found that over 16 million jobs created by 2020 would require some post-secondary education. Many of these jobs will be in CTE fields such as skilled trades, health care, manufacturing, IT, business and marketing, among others. Many of these occupations employers find hard to fill.
Today’s economy demands a more educated workforce than ever before, and the jobs require more complex knowledge and skills to fulfill the demand. The mission of the Sevier CTE Center is to provide high-quality programs staffed by skilled educators to enhance student learning and help them become college and career ready. The CTE Center provides opportunities to students to help them realize their potential as contributing citizens and life-long learners. Education is no longer about teaching students a narrow set of skills sufficient for entry-level jobs; it is about preparing students for careers. Students who take advantage of this great opportunity will be prepared to further their education or to enter the workforce with the skills and experiences needed for success.
There are many opportunities specifically promising for students who aspire to take advantage of over 50 college and career offerings from the Sevier CTE Center and Snow College. High school students may begin working to earn a 1-year certification, 2-year degree (Associates degree), 4-year (Bachelor’s degree), or more (Professional degree). All Sevier School District high school students have the opportunity to take advantage of these courses.
Bussing is offered to students living in the North and South Sevier attendance areas. We will continue to improve the bus schedule as more students begin taking advantage of the program. We are certain that providing these opportunities to students is a key factor in their future successes. Our priority is to promote learning and put them on a path to success.