Durham School of the Arts – Public Safety II \[Honors\] \

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

Aligned Industry Credential: Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and National Basic 9-1-1 Dispatch Certification Develop a deeper understanding of careers and skills in the public safety pathway. Perform skills associated with being part of a community emergency response team. Prepare for a career in 9-1-1 telecommunication through demonstrated activities. Gain the knowledge, skills, and industry credentials for careers in public safety. Career and Technical Education (CTE) is an integral part of the comprehensive secondary school program in Durham Public Schools. Durham Public Schools offers a comprehensive Career and Technical Education program for students in middle and high schools. Courses are offered in Agricultural Education; Business, Finance, and Information Technology Education; Career Development Education; Family and Consumer Sciences Education; Health Science Education; Marketing and Entrepreneurship Education; Technology, Engineering and Design Education; and Trade and Industrial Education. To ensure all students have access to CTE and are successful, Career Development and Special Populations support services are also available. All programs may not be offered at each middle and high school. In compliance with federal law, Durham Public Schools administers all education programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age or disability. Inquiries or concerns related to discrimination policies should be addressed to Dr. Deborah Pitman, Assistant Superintendent of Specialized Services, 511 Cleveland Street, Durham NC, 27702, (919) 560- 2000. | | | | --- | --- | | ROTC ROTC classes meet one period each day. NO MILITARY SERVICE OBLIGATION RESULTS FROM ROTC PARTICIPATION. | \\*\\* Beginning the 2025- 2026 school year, JROTC is a career pathway within Career and Technical Education (CTE). Based on the school schedule, students will take JROTC I through Vill to complete all four Leadership, Education, and Training (LET) Units. To be a CTE Concentrator and count in federal reporting for CTE, a student will successfully complete JROTC I, JROTC II, and JROTC III. ROTC programs are designed as 4-year programs. Students are encouraged but not required to complete the 4 years. Students receive regulation military uniforms free of charge. Uniforms must be worn once a week for military functions. |