Automotive Program Requirements
Career and Technical Education (CTE) is a new addition to the curriculum and educational opportunities at Father Judge High School. This highly competitive program has a detailed and rigorous application process that must be followed in order to qualify for the program. On top of the application process, the academic, discipline, and attendance requirements are different than other programs that the school offers. The goal of all our CTE programs is to grant our graduates the certifications, mental fortitude, and driven attitude needed for a successful transition into the workforce directly after graduation. Please note that only current Freshmen may apply for acceptance into the Automotive Program due to the rigorous and extensive time requirement for the certification process.
All students who are interested in applying for the Automotive program will also be required to complete a mechanical aptitude test and earn a passing score. This is part of the application process. For more information on the requirements of the Automotive Program, please select the topic that most closely matches your current question.
Academic Requirements to Qualify for Automotive Program
Students who apply to our Automotive Program must meet the following academic requirements:
- Must have an overall average of 75 for the First Semester
- Cannot have failed any course for the First Semester
- Cannot have failed any course for the First Quarter
Attendance Requirements to Qualify for Automotive Program
Students who apply to our Automotive Program must meet the following attendance requirements:
- Students cannot have more than 5 unexcused absences from school at the conclusion of the First Semester
- Students cannot have more than 5 unexcused lates to school at the conclusion of the First Semester
- Students cannot have more than 5 Early Dismissals from school at the conclusion of the First Semester
Conduct Requirements to Qualify for Automotive Program
Students who apply to our Automotive Program must meet the following conduct requirements:
- Students can not have below an 80 in Conduct
- Students can not have any suspensions on their record
- Students can not have multiple Major Disruptions on their conduct record
- Students can not have any disrespect to teachers, staff, or administrators on their conduct record
Academic Requirements to Remain in the Automotive Program
Students who are currently enrolled in our Automotive Program must maintain the following academic requirements:
- Students must maintain a 75 average each quarter while enrolled in the program
- Students cannot fail a course for the quarter while enrolled in the program
- Students who are struggling academically must attend tutoring sessions as outlined by the CTE program instructor
Attendance Requirements to Remain in the Automotive Program
Students who are currently enrolled in our Automotive Program must maintain the following attendance requirements:
- Students cannot accumulate more than 5 unexcused absences over the course of each academic year while enrolled in the program
- Students cannot accumulate more than 5 unexcused lates over the course of each academic year while enrolled in the program
- Students cannot accumulate more than 5 early dismissals over the course of each academic year while enrolled in the program
Conduct Requirements to Remain in the Automotive Program
Students who are currently enrolled in our Automotive Program must maintain the following conduct requirements:
- Students must maintain an 85 or above conduct grade each academic year while enrolled in the program
- Students cannot be suspended, for any reason, while enrolled in the program
Students cannot have a Major Disruptions added to their conduct record while enrolled in the program - Students cannot have any disrespect to teachers, staff, or administrators added to their conduct record while enrolled in the program
Graduation Requirements for Automotive Program Completion
The minimum number of classes and credits required to earn a diploma from Father Judge High School as part of the Automotive Program:
*Physical Education/Health is completed senior year*
**Senior Electives must include at least 1 credit in Math, Science, or Social Studies**