The mission of the Fulton County Area Vocational Technical School, in partnership with the Central Fulton, Forbes Road and Southern Fulton School Districts, is to provide a quality education to all secondary students attending vocational programs. To accomplish this mission, students have the opportunity to maximize their potential, acquire and update marketable technical skills through comprehensive, diverse and integrated vocational programs.
The purpose of the programs offered through the Fulton County AVTS is to prepare students for a specific career objective or for advancement into post-secondary education through technical instruction. Students attend specialized technical classes for 1-3 periods per day in addition to their regular academic studies. Most of the instruction that students receive is “hands-on” in nature and provides an opportunity to apply learning in “real life” situations.
Students are able to choose between four Career Clusters when scheduling classes. Within these four clusters students will major in the specific career areas. All completers of AVTS programs are required to complete a Student Occupational Competency Assessment (NOCTI or other PDE approved test). Upon achieving the state standard on this exam students will receive a Pennsylvania Skills Certificate which is a nationally recognized certification of competence in their career area.
Depending on the related academic studies that are scheduled students may complete a “tech prep” program which will aid in a smooth transition for students from secondary to post-secondary education. Students may also receive post-secondary credit for courses taken in high school through this articulated agreement with the college.
The AVTS curriculum represents a consistent method of program delivery under each cluster area. All students progress through a logical sequence of courses from the 10th through 12th grades.
In order to be considered an AVTS program completer, students must meet all AVTS and school district requirements including completion of required AVTS program courses unless adaptations related to the students’ educational and occupational objective have been approved through the AVTS Administrative Director.
The following section provides information on AVTS Clusters, Programs and Courses
2007 - 2008 STAFF
Dr. Julia M. Cigola - Superintendent of Record
Elizabeth Cheatle - Director
Nancy Clark - Administrative Secretary
Dani Brady - Business Manager
Patti Sollenberger - Assistant Business Manager
Brandi Mellot - Health Assist
Steve Sellers - Building Trades Occupations (C.F. & FR.)
Todd Wolford - Drafting & Design
Joyce Shull - Coop Coordinator
Morris Suders - Welding
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY.
It is the policy of Fulton County Area Vocational Technical School not to discriminate against any person, in any action or decision regarding activities or employment policies, on the basis of age, sex, color or by reason of any personal, physical or mental handicap.
Inquiries regarding compliance with Titles VI, IX and Section 504, should be forwarded to the Director of the Fulton County AVTS at:
145 East Cherry Street
McConnellsburg, PA 17233
(717) 485-5813
Related Sites:
The Bureau of Career and Technical Education