August 13th from 10:00-2:00 and 4:00-6:00

August 14th from 10:00-2:00 and 4:00-6:00

If you are driving, you will need a CTE Center parking pass. You will need to bring a copy of your driver’s license and a copy of your insurance information.

During this time, you will also take a picture and receive a CTE Center ID badge. Dress is school appropriate. CTE Center ID badges must be worn at all times when you on the CTE Center campus.

2011-2012 Student Sucessess

To read all about the CTEC 2010-2011 Student Successes click here.

STN National Awards and Student of the Year Announced

The Student Television Network (STN), the largest scholastic broadcasting network in the country, has announced winners of its 2012 Spring Nationals competition and Frisco ISD-TV crew members received honors. Click here for story.

FISD Students Compete at National BPA Competition, Earn Microsoft Certification

Eleven Frisco ISD students participated in the National Leadership Conference of Business Professionals of America in Chicago, IL on April 25-29, 2012. The students represented three high school campuses: Heritage High School, CTE Center and Frisco High School. Read the full feature on the FISD website.

CTEC Law Teacher Selected as Teacher of the Year by Texas Lawyers Auxiliary

Ben Ewald, teacher at the Frisco ISD Career and Technical Education Center, has been selected Teacher of the Year by the Texas Lawyers Auxiliary.  The announcement was made this week by Martha Ann Franco, chairman of the Awards Committee after the judges' panel selected Ewald in an overwhelming decision. Read full story.

Two CTEC Graphic Design Students Win Prizes in Financial Literacy Poster Contest

Julie Kwon and Emily Atkins are a bit richer and the FISD Career and Technical Education Center will get a bit of cash too, as the result of the two students producing winning posters in the 2012 PlainsCapital bank/CCCS of Greater Dallas Financial Literacy Poster Contest. Click here to read the full story and see the poster designs.

CTEC Graphic Design Student Wins YEA!

Andrea Shaver of Liberty High School, who also studies Graphic Design and Illustration at the FISD Career and Technical Education Center, was selected as semifinalist at the first YEA Investors Forum. Her business is Flaming Squirrel Design (a graphic design business). Andrea will travel to New York to compete in the Saunders Scholars Bright Ideas Business Competition during the first week of May. She received congratulations from Chamber representatives Rich Allen, Kevin Thompson, Keith Britton and Tony Felker Wednesday after learning she would receive funding for her business plan and head to New York to compete with other young entrepreneurs. Read about all the FISD YEA! students who presented to Investors.

CTE Teacher Named to National BPA Board

Jerry Burks, teacher and Career and Technical Education department head at Heritage High School was elected to the National Board of Trustees of Business Professionals of America at the National Leadership Conference held in Chicago, Illinois April 25 – 28, 2012. Read more here.

Student Journalists Inducted into NSPA

Kayla Kawalec (Frisco ISD-TV Producer/Editor), Jamie Miller (Frisco ISD- TV Producer/Editor), and Shelby Dietz (Titan TV Senior Producer) have been announced as inductees for this distinct national listing. The NSPA Honor Roll recognizes student journalists who have excelled as journalists and scholars, have served on staff for a minimum of one year, and have a minimum grade point average of 3.75.

CTE Students To Serve as District V FFA

Officers Mike Rauch and Austin Hinson of Centennial FFA were both elected to serve as District V FFA Officers for the 2012-2013 school year. District V is made up of all of the chapters in Collin County. Candidates had to take a test over knowledge of Texas agriculture and FFA and gave a speech last night at the District V Spring Meeting and were elected by their peers to serve on the team.

Frisco ISD-TV Media Team Wins UIL Gold, Silver and Bronze

The Career & Technical Education Center Student Media Division of Frisco ISD-TV received two gold medals, one silver medal, four bronze medals, and three Honorable Mentions in a variety of Broadcasting Individual Achievement Awards. The staff was also awarded a Broadcast Gold Star. Read full award story here.

Three Aspiring Architects Learn the History of Frisco down to the Inch

Fourth-year architectural students from the Frisco ISD Career and Technical Education Center are recording the measurements and developing floor plans of the buildings at the Frisco Heritage Center. Here they are working in the chapel of the old Lebanon Baptist Church. From left to right are Seton Lowe, Anthony Simerson and Shane Heil. All plan to study architecture or engineering in college. Read more.

Frisco ISD-TV Crewmembers selected for the 2012 National Scholastic Press Association’s (NSPA) Journalism Honor Roll

Kayla Kawalec (Producer/Editor) and Jamie Miller (Producer/Editor) have been announced as inductees for this distinct national listing. The NSPA Honor Roll recognizes student journalists who have excelled as journalists and scholars, have served on staff for a minimum of one year, and have a minimum grade point average of 3.75. A complete list of Honor Roll inductees will be printed in the Best of the High School Press, NSPA’s annual publication showcasing award winning student work. The list is also available on the Contest and Critique page of the NSPA website at http://nspa.studentpress.org .

Frisco ISD-TV Will Receive Press Women of Texas Awards

Frisco ISD-TV crew members will receive honors for videos entered in the Press Women of Texas (PWT) 2012 Edith Fox King High School Journalism Contest, according to Eva Coleman, instructor and executive producer. Read full results

Six Culinary Students Receive Scholarships

On April 12, six CTE Center Culinary Arts students received scholarships from the Greater Dallas Restaurant Association (GDRA) totaling $30,000. Read full story here.

CHS FFA Wins Land Judging Contest

Frisco Centennial FFA Land Judging team placed 3rd at the Area V contest. By placing in the top 5 teams, they qualified for the state contest to be held at Tarleton State University on April 19th. Team members included, Mike Rauch (4th place individual), Alyssa Rodgers, Austin Hinson, & Jacob Schluns (3rd place individual)

Cliff Weiss Memorial Essay Contest Winner

Christie Shokler's, Advanced Graphic Design and Illustration student at the CTE Center, entry was selected as the winner for the multimedia essay category in the 2012 Cliff Weiss Essay Contest. Her brochure will be published on the ACTE website in the coming weeks.

Mindbender Academy 2012

Click the image above for more information or visit the Frisco Education Foundation website to register or visit the offical FISD Mindbender website.

Help Others by Donating Gently Used Devices

The FISD Special Education department is collecting gently used devices such as iPod Touch, iPhone and more. They are also asking for chargers and old cases. These devices are refurbished and utilized for FISD students with communication disorders. Please read the flyer for specifics.

CTEC Bell & Bus Schedules

Below is the time your class meets at the CTE Center. If you are driving to the CTEC, and not utilizing the bus transportation from your home campus to the CTEC, drivers who are late arrivals will be counted tardy.
1st Period: 8:45-10:15
2nd Period: 10:45-12:00
3rd Period: 12:55-2:20
4th Period: 2:55-4:25
For bus information to and from the CTEC please click here.

District Notices

To view all FISD District notices please click here.

Health Reminders

There has been a change in the district's medication policy. The district shall not purchase oral nonprescription medication for students beginning with the 2010-2011school year. For information regarding good health habits and prevention of illness click here.

Home Access Center Information

Home Access Center is a great tool to keep you on top of your child’s academic career as your student is becoming more independent and responsible. We hope you take advantage of this form of student/parent involvement. For login information click here.

In this tough economy, school fundraising is more crucial than ever. Mr. Qpon delivers daily email deals that will save you 50-90% at your favorite places. Mr. Qpon, based in Frisco, will donate a portion of the proceeds from each purchase made to the FISD school of your choice and the Frisco Education Foundation. You get a great deal and your school gets money, everybody wins! Read flyer.

It is the policy of Frisco ISD not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or handicap in its vocational programs*, services, or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.

* These programs are called "Career & Technical Education" in Texas, but the applicable civil rights laws use the term "vocational."

- Principal Bio

- CTEC Core Values
- 11-12 Bus/Bell Schedule
- 11-12 Student Handbook
- 11-12 CTEC Handbook
Addendum
- CTE Video

Principal: Wes Cunningham, Ed.D

Email: cunningw@friscoisd.org

Studio '08 is closed. We will reopen for the 2012-2013 school year.

All visitors must sign in at the front office. All guests are asked to wear school appropriate attire. Reservations are encouraged, please call 469.633.6780 or email.

Studio 08 accepts cash and checks. Unfortunately at this time we cannot accept debit/credit cards.

Breakfast Delivery offered on Thursday during the month of May -- Breakfast Form

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REPORT AN ABSENCE:
for a CTEC class please call

463.633.6780 ext. 36784 or you may email our Attendance Clerk. If you need to report an absence for a class on your student's home campus please visit that campus website.