Connellsville Area Career and Technology Center
| Connellsville Area Career and Technology Center | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
|
720 Locust Street Extension Connellsville, Pennsylvania, Fayette, 15425 | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1972 |
| Opened | 1972 |
| School district | Connellsville Area School District |
| Superintendent | Mr. David Goodin |
| Administrator | Ms. Linda Murphy |
| Vice principal | Mr. Bruce I. Jaynes |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Number of students | 450 |
| Campus type | Vocational-Technical School |
| Color(s) | Royal Blue and White |
| Team name | Falcons |
| Newspaper | Falconeer |
| Yearbook | Aerie |
| Website | CACTC Website |
About
Connellsville Area Career and Technical Center is a comprehensive Vocational-Technical School, in the Connellsville Area School District. The School is located above the Connellsville Area Senior High School.CACTC serves grades 11-12 Full-Time with core classes held at the school. Sophomore students attend here part time while attend the nearby High School for the core curriculum.
Campus History
The school opened in 1972 as North Fayette Area Vocational-Technical School, Connellsville along with Frazier School District, managed the school as students from both schools attended either morning or afternoon sessions until 2001, when Frazier severed ties from the school, citing a lengthy distance between NFAVTS and their school campus, however, the students were able to complete their studies at North Fayette until they graduated. Students still attended half day sessions until 2007, when it was created into a single secondary school of the Connellsville Area School District and named its current name. In 2008, a $15 Million Renovation and Addition of the structure took place, adding a Gymnasium, Cafeteria, and a few more program areas.
Programs
CACTC offers Programs to choose from including:
- Automotive Collision Technology Repair
- Automotive Mechanics Technology
- Carpentry
- Computer Networking
- Cosmetology
- Culinary Arts/Bakery
- Electrical Occupations
- Electronic Technology
- Health Occupations
- HVAC
- Marketing/Management
- Masonry
- Protective Services
- Welding/Metal Fabrication
Adult Education
The CACTC also offers education to adults and also has evening programs as well.
Extra-Curricular Activities
CACTC has many clubs pertaining to the curriculum, students however, have the opportunity to participate in Athletics at Connellsville Area Senior High School.
References
- Connellsville Area Career and Technology Center
- US Department of Ed Page
- CACTC to have open House - Connellsville Daily Courier (02.15.10)
Coordinates: 40°01′17″N 79°34′25″W / 40.02135°N 79.57350°W