CTE
This CTE pathway teaches students about marketing, sales, and promoting products and services in various industries.
What is "Marketing"?
This phrase is used to describe someone who’s doing really well or excelling, often in a way that stands out.
What is "doing big thangs"?
A classic Memphis dish that features pork cooked low and slow, often served with a tangy vinegar-based sauce
What is "Memphis-style BBQ"?
When a student says this, it usually means they’re trying to avoid work or get out of something.
What is "I didn’t sign up for this!"
This is something teachers spend hours creating each week, only to have students lose it or forget to turn it in.
What is a lesson plan?
A CTE program that allows students to learn the ins and outs of technology, including coding, hardware, and software management.
What is "Information Technology"?
A popular slang term in Memphis, this word refers to the act of partying or having fun, often used in the context of hanging out with friends.
What is "kickin' it"?
This sweet, fried treat is a favorite in Memphis, often made from dough and dusted with powdered sugar, served at local festivals and fairs.
What are "hot tamales"?
This phrase is often used by teachers when a student has just asked a question that’s been answered multiple times already.
Teachers often wish they didn’t have to grade these, especially when they’re filled with little to no effort.
What are "late assignments"?
In this CTE field, students learn the art and science of preparing, cooking, and presenting food, often with a focus on restaurant management.
What is "Culinary Arts"?
This phrase refers to someone who’s constantly messing around or acting mischievously, often in a playful manner.
What is "acting a fool"?
A popular Memphis sandwich that combines fried chicken, pickles, and a variety of sauces, often served on a soft bun
What is a "fried chicken sandwich"?
This phrase is often heard when a student thinks they have a clever excuse for not having completed their homework.
What is "My dog ate it"?
Teachers frequently find themselves doing this task, even though they know it will be erased or covered up within an hour.
What is "writing on the whiteboard"?
This CTE pathway is focused on preparing students for jobs in areas such as construction, plumbing, and electrical work.
What is "Skilled Trades"?
A phrase that refers to someone’s car, often used when talking about how someone’s ride looks or sounds.
What is "slidin'"?
This type of pie is often served in Memphis restaurants, and is known for its creamy filling and graham cracker crust, sometimes topped with whipped cream or chocolate.
What is "banana pudding"?
This saying is often heard from teachers after a student asks if they’re “almost done,” usually during a long assignment.
What is "We’re almost there… just five more minutes!"
Teachers have a love-hate relationship with this job responsibility, as it involves a lot of meetings, forms, and emails.
What is "paperwork"?
This is a valuable credential that students can earn in CTE programs to prove their proficiency in a specific skill, such as IT, health care, or trades, and often increases employability.
What is a certification?
This term is used in Memphis to describe a person who’s the go-to for advice or is seen as a leader in the group.
What is "the plug"?
Known for its spiced seasoning, this popular side dish in Memphis is made of mashed sweet potatoes, often topped with marshmallows or pecans
What is "sweet potato casserole"?
Teachers say this when a student is clearly asking for extra time to finish something, even though they’ve had plenty of it.
Teachers often say they’d love to skip this after long weekends or holidays, especially when the students return full of energy.
What is "taking attendance"?