Career and Technical Education (CTE)

Students are introduced to the Air Force JROTC program with instruction focusing on aerospace science, including aviation history, principles of aircraft flight and navigation, development of aerospace power, aerospace vehicles, rocketry, space and technology programs, and the aerospace industry. Students explore Air Force traditions, customs and courtesies, character, and the foundations of U.S citizenship. Leadership education develops leadership skills, acquaints students with the practical applications of life skills, and includes a drill and ceremonies component. Instruction in personal wellness and health and fitness encourages cadets to lead healthy, active lifestyles into adulthood. 

Students electing to use JROTC 1 in 9th grade as a substitution for their physical education graduation requirement must enroll in the full-year health course in tenth grade. The health course will include ninth and tenth grade health, CPR, and Family Life Education. In-person courses will include Driver Education; however, if a school does not have the minimum enrollment to support an in-person health course, students will be enrolled in a virtual course. The virtual course will not include Driver Education and students will need to enroll in classroom driver education outside of Prince William County Public Schools.

Students explore the Air Force JROTC program with instruction focusing on aerospace science including flight conditions affecting flight, flight's effects on the human body, analyses of flight navigation, and purposes of aerial navigation aids. The course focuses on Air Force traditions, customs and courtesies, effective communication skills, and the influences of varying global cultures, religions, and ethnicities in the development of nations. Leadership education develops leadership skills, acquaints students with the practical applications of life skills, and includes a drill and ceremonies component. Personal wellness studies encourage cadets to lead healthy, active lifestyles into adulthood.

Students explore the Air Force JROTC program, with instruction focusing on aerospace science, including astronomy, space exploration, the history and development of aerospace vehicles and rocketry. Aerospace science acquaints students with the elements of aerospace and the aerospace environment and introduces them to the history and development of air power. Leadership education develops leadership skills, acquaints students with the practical applications of life skills, and includes a drill and ceremonies component. Instruction on effective communication and management techniques, human relations skills, and postsecondary education and career opportunities is also included. Personal wellness studies encourage cadets to lead healthy, active lifestyles into adulthood.

Students explore the Air Force JROTC program, focusing on aerospace science, the fundamentals of management, and personal wellness. Aerospace science acquaints students with the elements of aerospace, the aerospace environment, and introduces them to the history and development of air power. Leadership education develops leadership skills, acquaints students with the practical applications of life skills, and includes a drill and ceremonies component. Personal wellness studies encourage cadets to lead healthy, active lifestyles into adulthood.

This course introduces students to the foundations of the Army JROTC program, the rights and responsibilities of U.S. citizenship, the principle components of leadership, and the foundational elements needed for academic and career success. Additionally, students receive instruction in U.S. and military history, discipline, personal wellness, physical fitness, career education, and workplace readiness skills. Military customs and courtesies, proper uniform wear and personal appearance guidelines are established and reinforced in the classroom, drill, and military ceremonies.

Students electing to use JROTC 1 in 9th grade as a substitution for their physical education graduation requirement must enroll in the full-year health course in tenth grade. The health course will include ninth and tenth grade health, CPR, and Family Life Education. In-person courses will include Driver Education; however, if a school does not have the minimum enrollment to support an in-person health course, students will be enrolled in a virtual course. The virtual course will not include Driver Education and students will need to enroll in classroom driver education outside of Prince William County Public Schools.

This course continues to provide students instruction in the Army JROTC program and the rights and responsibilities of U.S. citizenship. Students continue to learn leadership skills, U.S. and military history, the origins and development of the U.S. Government, discipline, personal wellness, physical fitness, first aid, map skills, career education, and workplace readiness skills. Military customs and courtesies, proper uniform wear, and personal appearance guidelines are required in the leadership lab, drill, and military ceremonies.

This course continues to provide students instruction in the Army JROTC program, reinforcing U.S. citizenship rights and responsibilities, leadership, military history, discipline, physical fitness, career education, financial planning, personal development, and workplace readiness skills. Military customs and courtesies, proper uniform wear, and personal appearance guidelines are required in the leadership lab, drill, and military ceremonies.

Students continue instruction in the Army JROTC program, consisting of U.S. citizenship rights and responsibilities, leadership, military history, discipline, citizenship, physical fitness, career education, and workplace readiness skills. Students receive additional instruction in military customs and courtesies, proper uniform wear, and personal appearance guidelines. Adherence to the guidelines is required in leadership lab, drill, and military ceremonies.

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is a two-credit course designed for students interested in becoming an EMT. Students explore and apply the fundamentals of emergency medical services (EMS), anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology while demonstrating skills in assessing and managing patient care, including the understanding of medical emergencies, trauma, shock, and resuscitation. Students must complete a minimum of 85 percent of the didactic and lab aspects of the course. Successful completion of all course requirements may lead to eligibility to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) cognitive exam. Students must meet the requirements of the Functional Position Description for the Basic Life Support Provider.

Students will learn how to treat and manage patients with various traumatic injuries and medical conditions. They will then participate in rotations with real paramedics outside of school hours where they will utilize their newly acquired knowledge and skills. These rotations are required to be eligible for the optional certification testing after course completion.

It is important to note that final eligibility for national registry certification testing is determined by the course education coordinator and the EMS physician.

Students are introduced to the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) program. JROTC is a program designed to teach leadership skills, character development, self-discipline, and citizenship through the study and practical application of United States Marine Corps (USMC) leadership traits and principles. Students are introduced to general military subjects, leadership, citizenship, personal growth and responsibilities, public service, and career exploration in the first year of this program.

Students electing to use JROTC 1 in 9th grade as a substitution for their physical education graduation requirement must enroll in the full-year health course in tenth grade. The health course will include ninth and tenth grade health, CPR, and Family Life Education. In-person courses will include Driver Education; however, if a school does not have the minimum enrollment to support an in-person health course, students will be enrolled in a virtual course. The virtual course will not include Driver Education and students will need to enroll in classroom driver education outside of Prince William County Public Schools.

Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) is a program designed to teach leadership skills, character development, self-discipline, and citizenship through the study and practical application of United States Marine Corps (USMC) leadership traits and principles. In the second year of the USMC JROTC program, students are developing and applying their knowledge of general military subjects, leadership, citizenship, personal growth and responsibilities, public service, and career exploration.

Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) is a program designed to teach leadership skills, character development, self-discipline, and citizenship through the study and practical application of United States Marine Corps (USMC) leadership traits and principles. In the third year of the USMC JROTC program, students are applying and mastering knowledge of general military subjects, leadership, citizenship, personal growth and responsibilities, public service and career exploration.

The Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) is a program designed to teach leadership skills, character development, self-discipline, and citizenship through the study and practical application of United States Marine Corps (USMC) leadership traits and principles. In the fourth year of the USMC JROTC program, students are mastering knowledge of general military subjects, leadership, citizenship, personal growth and responsibilities, public service, and career exploration.

This course introduces students to the Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps program, the importance of citizenship, the elements of leadership, the U.S. government, and the value of scholarship in attaining life goals. Additional instruction includes: the principles of health and first aid, geography, orienteering, map reading skills, survival skills, financial skills, and overview of the U.S. Navy, naval ships and aircraft. The importance and promotion of a healthy lifestyle including physical fitness, proper diet, controlling stress, and drug awareness are pursued at the fundamental level.

Students electing to use JROTC 1 in 9th grade as a substitution for their physical education graduation requirement must enroll in the full-year health course in tenth grade. The health course will include ninth and tenth grade health, CPR, and Family Life Education. In-person courses will include Driver Education; however, if a school does not have the minimum enrollment to support an in-person health course, students will be enrolled in a virtual course. The virtual course will not include Driver Education and students will need to enroll in classroom driver education outside of Prince William County Public Schools.

This course builds on the general introduction provided in Navy JROTC I, to further develop the traits of citizenship and leadership, introduce cadets to the technical areas of naval science, the role of the U.S. Navy in maritime history, and the vital importance of the world's oceans to the national security of the United States. An introduction to maritime history including the American Revolution, the American Civil War, the rise of the United States to world power status, World Wars I and II, the Cold War era, the 1990s, and conflict in the new millennium is provided. Additional instruction in the nautical sciences will include an introduction to maritime geography, oceanography, meteorology, astronomy, and the physical sciences.

This course broadens a student's understanding of the principles of military leadership, citizenship, discipline, the concept and significance of teamwork, the intrinsic value of good order and discipline in the accomplishment of objectives, and the importance of sea power and national security. Students gain a more in-depth knowledge of naval ships, aircraft, and an introduction to marine navigation and seamanship. It includes instruction in sea power and national security, naval operations and support functions, military law, and international law and the sea. It provides an introduction to ship construction and damage control, shipboard organization and watch standing, and naval weaponry.

This course prepares junior cadets for the real world through training in leadership and ethics. Seniors will be placed in positions of leadership under supervision and will analyze their performance throughout the year. Classroom activities include seminars, reading assignments, presentations, and practical work with junior cadets. Students also investigate topics in cyber technology and space exploration.