Welcome to the
Center of Applied Technology South. The
school opened its doors in September of 1977
and has since developed into one of the
finest Technical Centers in the nation.
The Center services five local high schools
and two alternative high schools (Annapolis,
Southern, South River, Broadneck, Severna
Park, Phoenix Annapolis and Mary Moss
Academy).
Students
attending are from grades 9-12, and serves the
typical class for three years. Those three years
include: Fundamentals, Level 1, and finally
Level 2. Those finishing Level 2 in grade 11,
may serve their 12th grade year as a intern.
There
are 18 technical and traditional programs
offered at the Center of Applied Technology
South. These programs help meet community
needs by preparing Anne Arundel County high
school students for the future challenges in
business and technology. Our graduates can
choose to continue their education in
colleges, universities, and technical
schools, or enter directly into the work
force. We provide an environment in which
students apply theory and knowledge toward
skills proficiency, practice safe work
habits, and exercise professional ethics.
Academically,
we constantly stress the importance of
mathematics, science, technical reading and
writing skills. We also promote
communication skills, excellent attendance
and positive work habits to the students as
our employers expect these skills on the
job.
Our educational direction is school to a
career path. Students learn skills in their
career completer program. Throughout this
experience they meet with business partners
and technical school representatives. They
participate in mock interview, job
shadowing, career internships and work
experience.
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Students participate in skills
competitions at the local, regional and
national levels through Skills USA. Students
also attend industrial trade shows and
professional meetings that provide an ideal
forum for enhancing career skills, sharing
information and observing demonstrations on
the latest advances in the industry.
You are invited
to tour the school and talk to our guidance
counselor about enrollment opportunities.
You may call the school and set up an
appointment with the counselor at
410-956-5900. This would be a good
opportunity to ask any questions you may
have regarding curriculum, career
opportunities, the operation of our school,
or special instructional issues.
Our Vision is to
provide all students access to programs and
courses that are both academically rigorous and
relevant to their lives, and to offer learning
experiences that will enhance educational
pursuits and future career success.
Our Mission is to
ensure that our students graduate prepared
forthe workforce as well as post-secondary
education.
We Believe, that all
students should have equal access to all
programs, that programs should reflect
state-of-the-art changes intechnology, business,
industry, and society, that course offerings
should maintain a balance of theory,
interdisciplinary activities, and applied
learning, that instruction should prepare
students for varied roles and responsibilities
in life, and that all programs should:
provide training for skill attainment and
industry recognized certifications, prepare
students for post secondary education,careers
and adulthood,promote the transferable skills of
problem-solving, ecision-making, and effective
communications, develop positive work habits,
attitudes, and ethics, provide instruction that
is rigorous and relevant for student success,
and provide value-added options for all career
pathways.
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