The mission of Career and Technical Education is to help empower students to be successful citizens, workers, and leaders in a global economy. Programs in career and technical education are designed to contribute to the broad educational achievements of students. We want to ensure that all students graduate from high school ready for college, careers, and life.
NC has made a significant investment in developing students and programs to meet the needs of the future workforce. Through Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, public schools offer opportunities for students to develop career awareness in 5th grade, explore careers in grades 6-8, and experience leadership, career development, and career-aligned content in grades 9-12.
Nash County Public Schools CTE Continuum
Career Development is an integral educational strategy within the Career and Technical Education (CTE) system. It provides students with career awareness, exploration, preparation, and participation with real-life work experiences allowing them to apply academic and technical skills while developing crucial durable employability skills. Career Development experiences are often coordinated by the Career Development Coordinator (CDC), along with School Counselors, CTE Staff, Administration, and community partners to illustrate and provide practical application and relevance of academic learning.
In Nash County Public Schools, students are able to experience leadership opportunities, career development, and career-aligned content from grades 9-12:
Advanced Studies, Internships, and Pre-Apprenticeships
For more information on CTE in NC, and to learn about Career Clusters, Pathways, and Course Information, Standards, and applicable Credentials, please visit: Course Management System.
Advanced Placement (AP) is a program developed by the College Board to offer college-level curricula and examinations to high school students.
In North Carolina, 40 Advanced Placement courses are offered in public high schools. Nash County Public Schools offers 17 AP courses and the AP Capstone Diploma opportunity in the following schools:
Nash Central High School, Northern Nash High School, Rocky Mount High School, and Southern Nash High School.
AP exams are free for NC public high school students enrolled in these courses. If a student registers for an exam late, there will be a $40 per exam fee in addition to the exam fee.
Colleges and universities may offer college credit for these courses if your child scores a 3 or above on the exam. All of the colleges in the UNC System offer credit.
Nash County Public Schools partners with Nash Community College to offer dual enrollment opportunities through the CCP program. If your high school student qualifies, students may earn high school credit by completing community college coursework.
CCP courses may be taken in the College Transfer or Career and Technical Education pathway. These courses count for both high school and college credit. Tuition is free for families.
To learn more about this program, contact your child’s school counselor.
Additional information is available on the NCDPI CCP website. Specific information related to CCP in partnership with Nash Community College can be found here.
NECHS supports scholars as they SOAR to new heights by:
Inspiring commitment to personal excellence and embracing challenges as opportunities for growth.
Empowering scholars to make meaningful contributions to their communities by embodying leadership rooted in empathy, respect, and inclusion.
Supporting scholars in developing self-awareness and personal responsibility as they advocate for their needs, uphold their commitments, and lead with purpose.
Vision:
Nash Early College High School believes every scholar has the power to:
Strive: We will give our best every day.
Overcome: We will face challenges with courage.
Advocate: We will use our voice to champion what is right.
Represent: We will demonstrate Eagle pride every day.
EAGLE Core Values and Beliefs:
Excellence: Strive for the highest standards in academics, character, and personal growth.
Accountability: Take responsibility for your actions and choices, both inside and outside the classroom.
Grit: Demonstrate perseverance and resilience when faced with challenges.
Leadership: Inspire and support others through positive actions and responsible decision-making.
Empathy: Show compassion and understanding toward others, embracing diversity and inclusion.
Service: Give back to the community through acts of kindness, volunteerism, and civic engagement.
What is CITI High? CITI (Center for Industry, Technology, & Innovation) High School combines traditional high school education with early college experiences through a unique dual-enrollment program with Nash Community College. Students engage in career pathways, acquiring industry certifications and Associate’s degrees, while also honing essential academic and life skills.
CITI High School inspires all students to become innovative, productive and workforce ready citizens.
CITI strives to develop the academic ability of all students regardless of race, economic status, intellectual ability, and physical or mental disability.
CITI must prepare students to be functioning and responsible citizens in a democratic society.
CITI must assist students in developing the business, occupational, professional and technological skills necessary to become economically independent in a modern society.
CITI must create and nourish a safe and orderly school environment in which students are free from mental or physical duress.
CITI must prepare each student with the skills to be life-long learners and the ability to adapt to an ever-changing world.
Mission Statement
CITI High School provides a supportive and academically challenging learning environment to ensure that each student is prepared for college, career, and life.
We aim to provide a comprehensive arts education consisting of arts instruction, arts integration, and arts exposure. Four separate and distinct disciplines, each with its own body of knowledge and skills, are offered. Both visual and performing arts develop talents, skills, and excellence in the products and performances that are created while supporting the overall academic growth of our students.
By participating in the arts, students are given opportunities to perceive and think creatively, develop talents and skills, internalize an appreciation of the arts, make personal connections, and enhance other subjects across the curriculum. In Nash County Public Schools, arts educators teach highly effective lessons based on the North Carolina Standard Course of Study.
Our elementary students receive weekly instruction in visual arts and general music.
At the middle school level, students elect to take band, orchestra, chorus, and visual arts.
Visual art, pottery, band, orchestra, chorus, dance, and theatre are offered at high schools.
Dance is only offered at Nash Central High School.
Theatre is offered at Rocky Mount High School and Southern Nash High School.
