The Germantown School District is committed to a School-to-Work philosophy that prepares students for the world of work through partnerships with the business and education communities. This commitment will ensure that students will become successful participants in an everchanging global workforce. The grades 6–12 Technology and Engineering Program includes the components of Communications, Transportation, Construction, and Manufacturing and Engineering, and will be delivered through an integrated curriculum with real-life applications.
Technology Education Beliefs
Students will recognize the value of an appropriate work ethic and model it.
Staff development is necessary for applying current technologies.
Technology education should be integrated into all curriculum and applied to “real world” situations.
Students will be prepared for an everchanging competitive global workplace and the world of technology.
All students should be exposed to nontraditional careers.
There is value in further development of partnerships with other educational and business organizations.
Expanded career guidance will benefit both students and families.
Technology Education Program Core Standards
Students will:
Develop an appropriate work ethic and model it.
Apply learning through simulated and real-life applications.
Link the knowledge and skills of technology education in all instructional areas.
Develop and link the knowledge and skills of engineering, production, and design in technology education to the workplace.
Develop an appreciation of an everchanging workplace and understand the relationship of technology education to that workplace.
Develop an awareness of traditional and non-traditional careers by taking an active role in exploring career pathways which lead to future employment.
Technology Education Program Organizers
Manufacturing/Production
Construction
Communication
Transportation/Power
Engineering