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Middle School CTAE Opportunities

Paulding County School District middle school students have the opportunity to explore exciting Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) courses in Computer Science and Engineering & Technology. These hands-on, project-based courses allow students to discover their interests, strengthen problem-solving skills, and begin building the foundation for future high school pathways.

Computer Science

Students learn how technology shapes our world and gain introductory experience in computer programming, cybersecurity, and digital design.

  • Foundations of Secure Information Systems
    Students explore information systems, networking, and cybersecurity, learning how to protect data and understand safe digital practices.
  • Foundations of Computer Programming
    This course introduces the logic and structure of coding while students design and test their own simple programs.
  • Foundations of Interactive Design
    Students develop creativity and digital design skills as they learn to build websites, animations, and interactive games.

Engineering & Technology

Students explore how technology and innovation drive progress in our communities and around the world.

  • Exploring Engineering and Technology
    Provides an introduction to the principles of engineering and technology and how they impact modern society.
  • Invention and Innovation
    Students work both independently and collaboratively to research real-world problems and create functional inventions or prototypes using the engineering design process.
  • Technological Systems
    Helps students understand how systems and technologies affect people, the environment, and the global community.

Interested in learning more?
Click here to view the Georgia Standards of Excellence for each middle school CTAE course.