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Columbus Downtown High School offers full-day career-technical courses in a number of information technology, culinary, cosmetology, education, manufacturing, and public safety programs, all to prepare students for jobs in the community and the world.
Cosmetology
- Cosmetologists: are prepared to become licensed to work in a salon. Students will develop technical skills in all areas of cosmetology, hair cutting, color, permanent waves, relaxers, and hair designing. Students will practice their skills on actual customers in a modern salon setting. Students who successfully complete program will be able to sit for the Ohio State Board of Cosmetology Licensing exam.
Program Courses
174115 Microbiology and Infection Control
174120 Trichology
174125 Fundamentals of Hair Cutting and Styling
174155 Salon Operations and Communications - Manicurists: A Senior-Only, one-year program. This program is designed to prepare students to take the State Board Licensing Exam required to become a licensed nail technician.
- Students develop skills and knowledge pertaining to hospitality, restaurant, and institutional food preparation.
- Students learn through the ProStart® curriculum developed by the National Restaurant Association. ProStart® is the restaurant and food service industry’s leading career-building program for high school students interested in culinary arts and food service management.
- Industry certification opportunity.
- College credit available.
Program Courses
330000 Hospitality Fundamentals
330100 Fundamentals of Food Production
330120 Restaurant Management
330125 Baking and Pastry Arts
Education- Columbus Teaching Academy is designed for students considering a career in education. Students complete two internships in local elementary, middle, or high school classrooms. College credit available.
Program Courses
350010 Education Principles
350015 Educational Assessment
350020 Curriculum and Instruction for TP
350030 Classroom Management - Early Childhood Education is for students who have a desire to work with young children and learn the fundamentals of childhood development, instructional strategies, how to create a positive instructional environment, and how children learn and lesson development. Students learn to manage, guide, and direct developmentally appropriate learning activities. College credit available.
Program Courses
350205 Early Childhood Education Principles
350210 Infant and Toddler Education
350230 Health Safety and Nutrition
350235 Curriculum and Instruction for ECE
Information Technology
- IT-Interactive Media will enable you to master the skills needed to become proficient in creating, designing, and producing interactive multimedia products and services. Interactive Media focuses on the development of digitally generated and computer enhanced media. Earn an Adobe Certified Associate (ACA).
Program Courses
145005 Information Technology
145060 Programming
145095 Design Techniques
145100 Creating and Editing Digital Images
145115 Animation - IT-Programming and Software Development will train you in the areas of software programming and analysis by learning to design, develop, test, document, implement, and maintain computer systems and software. Sun Certified Java Associate, CompTIA ITF+ and A+ Certifications available.
Program Courses
145005 Information Technology
145020 Computer Mobile Apps
145060 Programming
145090 Game Design - IT-Support and Services will prepare you for careers in the exciting field of IT. Learn to build a computer from scratch, set up wireless networks, and install and configure the latest operating systems. Earn a CompTIA A+ Industry Certification.
Program Courses
145005 Information Technology
145025 Hardware
145060 Programming
145115 Animation
Manufacturing
- Advanced Manufacturing: Learn to use cutting, drilling, and grinding tools. Learn operation of manual and CNC (computer numerical control) industrial milling machine, and CNC industrial lathes. Use calculations and measurement to mill products to print dimensions. College credit available.
Program Courses
175003 Manufacturing Operations
176004 Machine Tools
176005 Machining with Industrial Lathes
176006 Machining with Industrial Milling Machines
176007 Computer Numerical Control Technology with Industrial Mills and Lathes
Public Safety
- Perfect candidates are students dedicated to serving our community.
- Students will be exposed to police, fire, emergency medical services, corrections, security, and homeland security.
- Students will network with professionals in the industry and learn the importance of teamwork through classroom learning, lab activities, real-world assignments, and community service projects.
- Work with Columbus Fire and Police Department mentors.
- Physical fitness
- Learn how to perform first aid and CPR.
- Earn credentials
- College credit available.
Program Courses
170911 American Criminal Justice System
170912 Security and Protective Services
170915 Correctional System and Services
170916 Homeland Security Protecting Americas Critical Infrastructure
- Cosmetologists: are prepared to become licensed to work in a salon. Students will develop technical skills in all areas of cosmetology, hair cutting, color, permanent waves, relaxers, and hair designing. Students will practice their skills on actual customers in a modern salon setting. Students who successfully complete program will be able to sit for the Ohio State Board of Cosmetology Licensing exam.
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Columbus City Schools Updates Reopening Plan for Start of School
Masks will be required in school and on the bus.
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Extending Resources to Help Columbus City Schools Seniors Get to the Finish Line
CCS is keeping the in-person learning lab at CAEC open until August 11 for seniors.
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Columbus Board of Education Seeks More Details on Transportation Recommendation for the 2021-2022 School Year
The recommendation would have students in grades 9-12 using district-provided COTA (Central Ohio Transit Authority) Bus Passes instead of yellow school bus transportation to get to and from school for the 2021-2022 school year.
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Explore the Columbus Museum of Art for FREE This Summer!
Thanks to a special partnership with Battelle, CMA is offering all CCS students, their families, and our staff the opportunity to visit the museum and its special exhibits at no charge.
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Governor Urges Student-Athletes to Get Vaccinated
Governor Mike DeWine was joined today by athletic coaches and student-athletes from various schools in Central Ohio, including CCS, encouraging high school athletes to get vaccinated.
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Superintendent's Weekly Message - June 18, 2021
Read Dr. Dixon's weekly message for CCS families.
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Beefing up Recruitment at the District’s State of the Art Career Centers
Learn about available opportunities at the Fort Hayes Career Center and Columbus Downtown High School.
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CCS Celebrates Pride Month 2021
Columbus City Schools celebrates Pride Month and honors 40 years of Pride in the Columbus.
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Columbus City Schools Superintendent Discusses Plans for Opening of Schools for the 2021-2022 School Year
CCS to return to pre-COVID protocols.
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Superintendent's Weekly Message - June 11, 2021
Read Dr. Dixon's weekly message for CCS families.
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WATCH: 2,146 Columbus City Schools Seniors Graduate
Nineteen graduation ceremonies were held over the course of several days, honoring the Class of 2021. Congratulations to all of our seniors!
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Superintendent's Weekly Message - June 4, 2021
Read Dr. Dixon's weekly message for CCS families.
