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Committed to CHANGING LIVES
DISTRICT INFORMATION MESSAGE FROM THE
AND CLUSTERS SUPERINTENDENT
Welcome to the Carroll County School System! Our vision
is to be recognized as a premier school district and our
The Carroll County School District is located 50 miles west of Atlanta and is the purpose is to positively change lives.
24th largest school system in the State of Georgia. The District offers premier
educational opportunities to approximately 15,000 students throughout its 23 In order to meet and exceed the expectations of all those
schools and two College and Career Academy sites. we serve, our district is steadfast in our commitment to
focusing on learning, maximizing our talent, providing
Carroll County School System is the only district in the state to have two College premier experiences, serving our communities, and
and Career Academy campuses. Each campus offers 9 premier pathways of study practicing good stewardship.
to support the college and career readiness initiative of Carroll County Schools.
In addition to programs offered at the CCA locations, all five high schools have By having a unified vision and sustainable solutions to
Business and Computer Science, as well as Agriculture Education. propel our system forward, the achievements during the
2017-2018 school year were truly premier. The district
graduation rate of 92% was the highest in the history of
Carroll County Schools, our CTAE students won 12 state
championships, and Georgia Milestone scores for Carroll
County elementary, middle, and high schools surpassed
the state average.
Additionally, the District continued to build community
partnerships, increase technology, and enhance facilities
throughout the system. We believe these efforts will
create premier learning environments for all students and
will enable them to graduate college and career ready.
Thank you for choosing Carroll County School System.
Together we can positively change lives!
Scott K. Cowart
Scott K. Cowart
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TABLE OF
CONTENTS
BY THE NUMBERS THE MISSION OF CAREER AND
ENROLLMENT TECHNICAL EDUCATION
01 Enrollment has increased significantly at both College and
IN CARROLL COUNTY
Letter from Superintendent
Career Academy campuses during the 2017-2018 school year.
03
Vision and Mission
22% CTAE ENROLLMENT INCREASE
04
Premier Opportunities
27% INCREASE IN PASS RATE FOR END
OF PATHWAY ASSESSMENT
05
Premier Leaders
CTAE TOTAL ENROLLMENT
3,652
244
06 CTAE STUDENTS ARE ALSO DUALLY
Highlights ENROLLED IN POST-SECONDARY
EDUCATION
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CCA Board of Directors
PROGRAM PATHWAY Mission
08 ENROLLMENT To prepare students for
high-skill, high-wage,
Premier Activities
high-demand career
Program 2017/2018 2018/2019
pathways while meeting
10 Ag Ed 689 724 the workforce needs of
Premier Programs West Georgia.
Vision Statement
Automotive 103 103
Business & 1,088 1,382 Through quality technical
10 Computer Science
and academic instruction,
Career Connections Early Childhood 116 107 CCA will be recognized
Education as a premier learning
11 AFJROTC 143 190 environment for students
and a supporter of
Business Partner of the Year Culinary Arts 98 129 workforce development.
Graphic Design 125 113
12 Audio/Video &
Film
107 122
Premier Facilities
Information 62 70
13 Technology
Manufacturing/ 279 244
Photos
12 For Life
Healthcare 164 159
Engineering 107 119
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PREMIER PREMIER TEACHERS
OPPORTUNITIES
The Carroll County School System has premier teachers and
leaders who are committed to changing the lives of all students.
“The Carroll County College and Career Academies partner with 200 local
employers to provide work-based learning opportunities for high school students,
placing Carroll County at the top in student participation out of 159 counties in
Georgia. These partnerships strengthen educational outcomes and ensure we have
a pipeline of skilled workers to sustain our thriving community.”
Daniel Jackson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Carroll County Chamber
of Commerce and Carroll Tomorrow
Ed Cook Cyndi Crews John Howie
North College and South College and 12 For Life
Career Academy Career Academy
“One of the many advantages of working at the Carroll County College and Career
Academy is the opportunity to provide students with access to international
experiences that expand their perspectives beyond the classroom and local
community. Through the places we have traveled such as England, France, Spain,
PREMIER LEADERS
Costa Rica and our upcoming Dominican Republic trip, it brings to life the cuisines
we learn about in the culinary lab, and the students often learn that there are many
similarities between themselves and other students from around the world. These
cultural explorations are possible because the leaders of Carroll County Schools
are open to the creative ideas of teachers and students.”
Tiffany Henderson, South College and Career Academy Culinary Arts Instructor
“The most impactful part of my experience in the College and Career Academy
engineering program was the strong emphasis on the pursuit of knowledge.
Learning new things and being able to connect what I learned to real world
application assisted me in choosing a field of study that I am passionate about.
I am very grateful to Carroll County Schools for preparing me to attend Van-
derbilt University and for helping me achieve my dream of having a career in Cindy Clanton David Turner Dr. Doug Wright Joel Grubbs
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering.”
CTAE Director CTAE Coordinator and Principal of South 12 for Life Supervisor
Principal North College CCA and 12 for Life
John Jones, Class of 2015 and Career Academy Coordinator
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CCA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Carroll County Schools College and Career Academy has a dynamic Board of Directors. These
community leaders volunteer their time to participate in strategic planning to ensure Carroll
County students are prepared for post-secondary education and the workforce.
4 NCCA 12 for Life Bowdon High 5 Central High
students won selected as FBLA selected FFA students
Regional Innovative as National received
Emmy Award Education Gold Seal National
Model for Chapter Chapter
National Degree
Summit
Glen Harding, Principal, Villa Rica High School
Gary Thomas, Vice President, Campus and Support Services, Tanner Health System
Scott Cowart, Superintendent of Carroll County Schools
Mark Foster, Board Chairman, Executive Manager, Walker Cadillac Buick GMC Inc.
Chris Gammon, Production Supervisor, Printpack
Amy Collins, Parent Representative
Daniel Jackson, President and CEO Carroll County Chamber of Commerce/Carroll Tomorrow
Carroll County
Board of Education
164 Independence Drive
Carrollton, GA 30116
CTAE (770) 832 3568
ACHIEVEMENTS
carrollcountyschools.com
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PREMIER
ACTIVITIES CTSO ACHIEVEMENTS
Carroll County School System partners with eight premier • For 7 consecutive years, students have qualified for national competitions in
HOSA and SkillsUSA
organizations to challenge and engage the more than 3,000
• 37 students qualified to advance to national competitions, and CTAE students
students enrolled in career and technical program pathways. won a total of 12 state championships
These programs provide numerous opportunities for students
• Future Georgia Educators (FGE)- 13 students placed 1st in State
to compete at the state, region, and national levels. During the
2017-2018 school year, students earned numerous awards and • Family, Career, & Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)- 5 students attended
summer leadership development training
recognitions for their high performance and achievements.
• HOSA (Future Health Care Professionals of America)- 29 students qualified to
advance to national competition in Dallas, TX
• VEX Robotics- Awarded State Sportsmanship Trophy
• SkillsUSA- 7 students placed 1st in State, 3 students competed at national
competition in Louisville, KY
• Future Farmers of America (FFA)- 5 students received National FFA Degree
12 students received State FFA Degree
• Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)- 4 students qualified to advance to
national competition in Baltimore, MD
• Career & Technical Instruction (CTI)- 2 students placed 1st in State
For more information about these premier organizations,
visit gactso.org.
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BUSINESS PARTNER
Career Connections is a work-based learning program that integrates high school courses,
technical skills, and career goals through real-world work experiences. Through work-based
OF THE YEAR
learning experiences, students merge theory with practical work experience in jobs with local
business partners.
Carroll Electric Membership Cooperative has provided students with
employment and internship opportunities for more than 25 years. Many of
CAREER CONNECTIONS NUMBERS their current employees began their careers through the Work-Based Learning
(WBL) program. We are extremely grateful for their partnership not only
184,205 hours worked through WBL, but also for the many grants, scholarships, and youth leadership
125 different employers opportunities they provide throughout our district.
$1,433,948 money earned by students
454 number of students participated
Career Connections Coordinators Marcia Morris, B.J. Long, and Kelly Bass Cole Cook, VRHS Class of 2018, Brooklyn Cook, VRHS Class of 2016, Britany Shadix, MZHS Class
of 2017, Carole Thompson, Community Relations Supervisor, Susan Lester, Vice President of
Member Services, and Tim Martin, President and CEO of Carroll EMC
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PREMIER FACILITIES
Carroll County School System is among the best districts in the state in
preparing students to be college and career ready and is the only school
system in Georgia that has two College and Career campuses.
North College and Career Academy
South College and Career Academy 12 For Life
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Carroll County Schools will be recognized
as a premier school system by sustaining
the following commitments:
Focusing On Learning
Providing Premier Experiences
Maximizing Our Talent
Serving Our Communities
Practicing Good Stewardship
CTAE Social Media Sites
CCA North carrollcountyschoolscollegeandcareeracademynorth
Like Us CCA South @collegeandcareersouth
CCA North @carrollCCAnorth
Follow Us CCA South @cca_south
Instagram CCA South cca.south
Carroll County Schools wishes to meet the needs of all of its students and families. If any member of your family needs
assistance or has any questions regarding mobility impaired issues or handicapped access, please contact the principal
of your local school. Carroll County Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national
origin, age or disability in any of its educational programs, employment practices, or other services and activities.
carrollcountyschools.com 164 Independence Drive
Carrollton, GA 30116
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