Welcome future Reese Center Students & Parents!

Welcome future Reese Center Students & Parents!

Fort Bend ISD Career and Technical Education (CTE) provides every student with challenging career pathways utilizing real

world practices and evolving skill sets, attitudes, and behaviors.

CTE Mission Statement:

It is the policy of this school district not to discriminate on the basis of gender, race, handicap, color, or national origin in its educational and vocational programs, activities, or employment as required by title IX, Section 504, and title VI.

Why CTE?

• Courses provide introductory career experiences, helping students determine if they have chosen the correct job path

• Programs offer students a coherent sequence of course work leading to a competitive advantage

•Opportunities through CTE programs include:o Earning industry credentialso Participation in competitive eventso Scholarship potentialo Internship experiences

Reese Center Core Values

Integrity

Motivation

Passion

Accountability

Collaboration

Tenacity

Empowering students with life-long skills today to become industry leaders tomorrow.

Why Reese Center?

1. Certification opportunities, aligned with industry

2. Potential dual credit/licensure opportunities

3. Real world experiences

4. Work/College/Technical School environment

Why Reese Center?

We offer courses in:• Arts and A/V

• Automotive

• Diesel

• Education and Training

• Career Prep

• Principles of IT/Computer Maintenance

• Cosmetology

• Culinary Arts

• Criminal Investigation and Law Enforcement II

• EMT

• Electrical

• HVAC

• Plumbing

• Practicum in Health Science

• Welding

• Vet Med

Why Reese Center?

3. Real World Experiences• Automotive Shop • Salon• Restaurant & Quick-Serve Counter• Early Education Center• Credit Union• Potential Health Clinic• Field Trips• Guest Speakers• Simulations• Hands-on Experiences

How does it work?

•Currently A and B Rotations/Cohorts

•3 periods total at Reese

•Opportunities to get hours outside of school time for some programs

Uniform Requirements

Monday – FridayStudents expected to wear program-specific uniforms to class daily for all 3 periods.

Home Campus Spirit DaysProgram dress is still required at Reese Center on home campus spirit days,

such as Homecoming, Red Ribbon Week, etc.

Information and Communication

• Reese Center Website – www.fortbendisd.com/jrctc

• Twitter – @CTEReeseCenter

• Reese Reports – sent via email & posted on Reese Center Website

• Email or call someone from the Administrative Team• Meredith Watassek– CTE Director [email protected]

• Kenny Kendziora – Instructional Supervisor – [email protected]

• LaRonda Peace – Campus Secretary – [email protected]• Julie Miller – Attendance Clerk & Secretary – [email protected]

• Hasita Kartick – Receptionist – [email protected]

Commitment Night in April

Reese Center Commitment Night/Meet Your Program Night

April 14th!

More information to come!

How do I sign up?

Application Process• Online at CTE.fortbendisd.com

o Select 1 program option – Choose CarefullyoDecision based on:

Desire – responses to Likert scale questions Attendance Academic Progress Discipline Pre-requisites

• Application closes March 12, 2021 @ 4:00 PMo Acceptance emails sent to emails provided within the application processo Students must commit to acceptances

Enjoy the Evening!

Virtual presentations given every 30 minutes.

6:30 until 6:50

7:00 until 7:20

7:30 until 7:50