CTE courses are designed to prepare students for productive futures, while meeting the commonwealth’s need for well-trained and industry-certified technical workers. Virginia acknowledges the importance of CTE to students and the commonwealth through diploma seals awarded by the Board of Education, by recognizing industry credentialing.

FCCPS Suggested CTE Course Sequence

Computer Science

Students design, implement and interpret computer-based solutions to problems in several application areas, becoming knowledgeable about programming concepts, algorithm designs, and documentation of the computer solution. AP Computer Science A and/ or IB Computer Sciences can be used as math sequences classes counted “above algebra 2”, or to satisfy the fourth laboratory science requirement when students have successfully completed the laboratory science courses from the different science discipline areas in order to earn the Advanced Diploma. 

Computer Graphics

Design

The goal of the Design Department is to have students satisfy the requirements for the Career and Technical Education Seal or the Advanced Mathematics and Technology Seal before graduating from high school. The following Design programs are recognized by the Virginia State Department of Education and are currently offered at Meridian High School. Focus is placed on career pathways and provides the student with career exploration, self-assessment, and workplace readiness skills.

Suggested Course Sequence for Design

Health Science

Sustainability