Career & Technical Education

The Lemont High School Career & Technical Education Department believes students should develop the following characteristics: 

• Ability to blend laboratory and classroom instruction 
• Understanding of course material in order to achieve mastery in their chosen area 
• Knowledge of specific areas of interest in the curricular areas of Business Education, Family and Consumer Sciences, and Industrial Technology

Courses offered within these areas of study help students develop skills that are necessary to become productive members of the workforce, and offer students an opportunity to explore career opportunities as they move from introductory to advanced curriculum. Courses are designed to prepare students with cross-sector essential employability competencies by evaluating students’ knowledge and learning through project-based assessments.

Based on their abilities and course level, students are expected to: 

• Master skills in their respective areas 
• Demonstrate craftsmanship, creativity and job-specific skills 
• Develop interpersonal and cooperative skills 
• Employ technology to accomplish goals

Student grades are determined by their level of mastery of skills in their respective areas, in accordance with course requirements.