CTE Programs

The Business Education curriculum is aligned with local, state, and national standards. These standard are based on outcomes and skills essential to being successful in a post-secondary institution. 

The courses offered are:

• Academy of Finance Internship.
• Advanced Placement Computer Science Principles.
• Advanced Placement Computer Science A.
• Business Administration 1.
• Business Administration 2.
• Business in Global Economy/Business Ethics.
• Business Law.
• Career Research and Development 1.
• Career Research and Development 2.
• Career Research and Development Work-Based Learning.
• Computer Applications in Financial and Data Management.
• Financial Literacy.
• Foundations of Computer Science.
• Foundations of Technology.
• Independent Study Business Education.
• Interactive Web Media 1.
• Interactive Web Media 2.
• Microsoft Office Specialist Training.
• Office Systems and Project Management.
• Principles of Accounting/Managerial Accounting 1.
• Principles of Accounting 2.
• Principles of Arts, Media, and Communication.
• Principles of Business, Administration, and Management.
• Principles of Finance/Applied Finance.

Family and Consumer Sciences education offers students an experience-based, integrated program, which addresses the demands of personal and family living. Students develop knowledge and skills from lessons in resource management, child and family development, food and nutrition, living environments, fashion trends, and use of technology at home and in the workplace. A major focus of F&CS is to prepare students for the challenges of both independent and family living. The courses offered are:

• Child Development 1
• Child Development 2 
• Food and Nutrition Science
• Independent Study Family and Consumer Science
• Personal Living 

The Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps' program (JROTC) helps today's high school students become tomorrow's citizen.  The JROTC program ensures that the requirements of public law are met.  The program provides guidance concerning the effective operation of the unit in accordance with military standards.  The JROTC also provides uniforms and curriculum materials.  Instructors are retired and noncommissioned officers. They are considered members of the school faculty.  

• Navy JROTC – Great Mills High School
• Air Force JROTC – Chopticon High School

Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center offers a variety of completer programs to enhance the students’ academic studies with specialized training in competitive fields. 

List of courses

Academy of Health Professions – Introduction to Health Professions
Academy of Health Professions – Human Anatomy and Physiology
Academy of Health Professions – Capstone Course
Apprenticeship Maryland Program
Automotive Refinishing and Repair Technology 1
Automotive Refinishing and Repair Technology 2
Automotive Technology 1
Automotive Technology 2
Aviation Technology 1
Aviation Technology 2
CASE 1 – Introduction to Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
CASE 2 – Principles of Agricultural Science - Plants
Carpentry 1
Carpentry 2
Computer Aided Drafting and Design 1 (CADD)
Computer Aided Drafting and Design 2 (CADD)
Criminal Justice 1
Criminal Justice 2
Culinary Arts 1
Culinary Arts 2
Dental Assisting 1
Dental Assisting 2
Diesel Technology 1
Diesel Technology 2
Electrical Wiring 1
Electrical Wiring 2
Engineering 1
Engineering 2
Graphic Communications 1
Graphic Communications 2
Hospitality and Tourism 1
Hospitality and Tourism 2
IT Networking Academy 1
IT Networking Academy 2
IT Networking Academy 3 - Cyber Security
Natural Resources Management 1
Natural Resources Management 2
Manufacturing Engineering 1
Manufacturing Engineering 2
TAM 1 - Human Growth and Development through Adolescence
Teaching as a Professional
TAM 2 - Foundations of Curriculum and Instruction
Education Academy Internship
TV/Video Production 1
TV/Video Production 2
Welding 1
Welding 2

Electives

Academy of Health Professions – Human Anatomy and Physiology
General Welding
IT Networking Academy 3 - Cyber Security
Radio/Audio Production

Tech Expo

The Forrest Center Technology Expo provides an opportunity for St. Mary’s County students and their families to learn about the secondary and post-secondary opportunities that are available in CTE. Primarily, eighth, ninth, and tenth grade students and their families are encouraged to attend the Tech Expo. The Expo helps students plan their course sequences and make wise career choices. Students will have an opportunity to speak with instructors, view class demonstrations, and get an overview of the many exciting opportunities that are offered at the Forrest Center.