My name is Andrew Lane, and I am your student’s Exploring Personal Characteristics and Careers teacher. In my class your student will gain exposure to a wide range of careers through hands-on Paxton Patterson Lab Modules. The Paxton Patterson program has just been implemented this school year, and your student has access to some amazing new equipment! Completion of the lab modules will allow your student to better understand different career fields and help them tailor their interests. The lab module options in my classroom are as follows: Dentistry; Emergency Medical Technician; Home Maintenance Fundamentals; Home Maintenance Systems; Intro. To Culinary Arts; Intro. To Health Science Careers; Lifetime Nutrition and Wellness; Medical Imaging; Mental Health; Ophthalmology; Pharmacology; Sports Medicine; Veterinary Medicine. 

I am using Class Dojo to connect and communicate with my students and their families. Please use the links below to join with your student. *Class Dojo will also be used to track positive behavior, and behavior that needs improvement. 

8th Grade Encore 1; 10:10am:

https://www.classdojo.com/ul/p/addKid?target=class&class=CMBVBLT

8th Grade Encore 2; 10:53am: 

https://www.classdojo.com/ul/p/addKid?target=class&class=CNVQ99F

7th Grade Encore 1; 11:42am: 

https://www.classdojo.com/ul/p/addKid?target=class&class=CUNM6DM

7th Grade Encore 2; 12:25pm: 

https://www.classdojo.com/ul/p/addKid?target=class&class=C9VZ6DC

6th Grade Encore 1; 1:56pm:

https://www.classdojo.com/ul/p/addKid?target=class&class=C6TF6KJ

6th Grade Encore 2; 2:39pm:

https://www.classdojo.com/ul/p/addKid?target=class&class=C3JGLGG

About Career Technical Education (CTE) in NC (source: https://www.dpi.nc.gov/districts-schools/classroom-resources/career-and-technical-education)

"The mission of Career and Technical Education (CTE) is to empower all students to be successful citizens, workers and leaders in a global economy. CTE   gives purpose to learning by emphasizing real-world skills and practical knowledge. Programs in Career and Technical Education are designed to contribute to   the broad educational achievement of students, including basic skills such as reading, writing, and mathematics, as well as their ability to work independently   and as part of a team, think creatively, solve problems, and utilize technology. These tools and experiences make school more relevant, and ensure students   are ready for the real world. Whether students plan to further their education in community colleges, technical schools, four-year colleges and universities,   receive on-the-job training, or pursue careers in the military, CTE can be the first step in a pathway toward productive employment and citizenship."

 "We are proud to have 931,801 Career and Technical Education participants. The 2018 CTE Concentrator Graduation rate of 99.2% is evidence of how CTE is     learning that works for North Carolina."

About CTE at LMS

Lexington Middle School CTE courses engage students in authentic problem-based learning through a program known as Paxton Patterson College & Career Ready Labs. At LMS students have approximately 30 lab options available in which they can participate! As students progress through the various labs they will discover their interests and aptitudes. Please explore the web links below to learn more about the Paxton Patterson program.

Paxton Patterson: https://www.paxtonpatterson.com/

Paxton Patterson Student Login (available on home devices): https://lms.paxpat.com/