Career Technical Student Organizations (CTSO's)
Career and Technical Student Organizations develop citizenship, technical, leadership, and teamwork skills essential for students who are preparing for the workforce and further education. They enhance students' civic awareness and provide opportunities for developing social competencies and a wholesome attitude about living and working.
DECA
DECA is open to students currently enrolled or previously enrolled in a marketing class. We are an international association of high school students studying marketing, management and entrepreneurship in business, finance, hospitality and marketing sales and service.
Advisors: Mr. Samford and Mr. Carson. Meetings in Room 140.
- State Site: ncdeca.org
- National Site: deca.org
Advisors: Mr. Samford and Mr. Carson. Meetings in Room 140.
FBLA: Future Business Leaders of America
FBLA strives to promote business practices through social and service events and through regional and state competitions. Our leadership team, known as the FBLA Officers, collaborates to plan all details and events. This year we're proud to be a part of a partnership with Idlewild Elementary School, where each month 15 FBLA members serve as both mentors and tutors to students at the elementary school.
Advisor: Mr. Sahd, Room 122. Meetings are on one Thursday per month in Room 127 at 2:25pm, usually on the 3rd Thursday of the month.Emails, announcements, and Facebook updates to members are available to communicate monthly meetings, news, and events. Annual membership dues are $20.00.
- State Site: nc.fbla.org
- National Site: fbla-pbl.org
Advisor: Mr. Sahd, Room 122. Meetings are on one Thursday per month in Room 127 at 2:25pm, usually on the 3rd Thursday of the month.Emails, announcements, and Facebook updates to members are available to communicate monthly meetings, news, and events. Annual membership dues are $20.00.
FFA: Future Farmers of America
FFA is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education. The FFA motto is "Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, and Living to Serve".
Advisor: Mrs. Long. All students in FFA must be enrolled in an agricultural education course during the year to be involved.
Advisor: Mrs. Long. All students in FFA must be enrolled in an agricultural education course during the year to be involved.
HOSA: Health Occupation Students of America
HOSA promotes career opportunities in the health care industry. Students participate in many service projects and regional, state and national competitions. Membership is open to all students interested in a health career.
Advisors: Mr. Mitchell and Mrs. Deere
- State Site: nchosa.org
- National Site: hosa.org
Advisors: Mr. Mitchell and Mrs. Deere
NTHS: National Technical Honor Society
Members are required to complete school and community service projects throughout the year.
Advisors: Mrs. Lewis and Mrs. Drayton. Meetings happen once a month in Room 140. Potential candidates are recommended by their CTE teacher. Students must be a junior or senior with a minimum cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.0 and an A in their current CTE class. The Induction Ceremony is held in the spring semester. National and local membership fee is $30.
- National Site: nths.org
Advisors: Mrs. Lewis and Mrs. Drayton. Meetings happen once a month in Room 140. Potential candidates are recommended by their CTE teacher. Students must be a junior or senior with a minimum cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.0 and an A in their current CTE class. The Induction Ceremony is held in the spring semester. National and local membership fee is $30.
SKILLS USA: Automotive Technology Club
Skills USA is a national nonprofit organization that helps students who are preparing for careers in trade, technical and skilled service occupations. The club has a Regional Competition every February and a State Competition in March where students compete in their different trades. SKILLS USA Club is a partnership of students, teachers and industry, working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce.
Advisor: Mr. Rorie. Meetings happen periodically each month throughout the year in room 403.
- National Site: skillsusa.org
Advisor: Mr. Rorie. Meetings happen periodically each month throughout the year in room 403.
TSA: Technology Students Assocation
TSA supports personal growth, leadership, and opportunities in technology, innovation, design, and engineering. Members apply and integrate science, technology, engineering and mathematics concepts through co-curricular activities, competitive events and related programs.
Advisor: Mr. Vincent. Room 405. Meetings are on Tuesdays from 2:15 - 3:00 in Room 405.
- State Site: nctsa.org
- National Site: tsaweb.org
Advisor: Mr. Vincent. Room 405. Meetings are on Tuesdays from 2:15 - 3:00 in Room 405.