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GOAL 1:     To increase opportunities for students to acquire and demonstrate  technological
                  skills.

            Objective 1:    Identify technology or a new course(s) that provide additional 
                                  opportunities  for students to develop technical skills.

            Objective 2:    Train existing instructors on the use of new technology.

            Status:  New program:  Computer repair and computer networking courses have been added for the 2005 school year.  Approximately 350 computers are currently used for training at the Career Center.  Numerous staff and instructors training activities have been completed; however, the process is ongoing.

GOAL 2:    To develop character education lessons, engaging students in meaningful
     discussions and activities.

          Objective 1:    To identify and secure materials that address the need for good work
                     ethics in the workplace.

          Objective 2:    To secure instructional materials and implement activities that address
                     the six pillars of character and the important virtues of honesty, courage,
                     integrity, and diligence.

            Status:         Completed – videotapes and instructional materials have been
                    purchased.  Lesson plans have been developed.

GOAL 3:    To provide opportunity for students to apply academic skills to solving problems in
     their occupational programs.  Students will earn a 2.0 in the career and technology
     education classes.

          Objective 1:    Annually teachers will document their activities of integrating academics
                    and occupational education.

          Objective 2:    A Math and Science Technology Center will be established at the Career
                    Center so applied academics and occupational instructors can teach joint
                    lessons.

          Status:           The Math and Science Laboratory has been established and integration
                   activities on going.

GOAL 4:    Students will demonstrate improved technological skills as a result of the facility
     renovation plan.

          Objective 1:    Expand and improve facilities and equipment that supports quality
                     occupational training.

          Objective 2:    Improve Graphic Communications students’ performance and attitudes.

            Status:        The Graphic Communication and Computer Repair/Networking programs
                   have been moved to renovated facilities.  A specially designed computer
                   course has been implemented for academically challenged students. 
                   Additional equipment has been made available for student training.

GOAL 5:    To increase student enrollment in multi-period occupational courses by thirty (30)
      percent.

          Objective 1:   Identify reasons students are unable to enroll in occupational training
                    programs.

          Objective 2:   Restructure scheduling procedures to better accommodate students from
                    Wilson, West Florence, and South Florence High Schools.

            Status:         Enrollment increased 107% in multi-period occupational courses.