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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.
- Manicurists: A Senior-Only, one-year program is being offered for the 2019–2020 school year. This program is designed to prepare students to take the State Board Licensing Exam required to become a licensed nail technician.
Program Courses
174115 Microbiology and Infection Control
174120 Trichology
174125 Fundamentals of Hair Cutting and Styling
174155 Salon Operations and Communications
- 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 a one year program designed specifically for high school seniors considering a career in education. Classes are held on The Ohio State University main campus. 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) in Photoshop, Dreamweaver and Flash certification.
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. Earn a Sun Certified Java Associate certification.
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
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A Message of Thanks from the Superintendent
Dr Dixon: "Thanksgiving is a time of gratitude and reflection, a time to focus on the good in our lives and remain hopeful of what is yet to come."
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TRAILER - See Us Rise: A Columbus City Schools Story
What is our catalyst for transformation? How do we shape the future of Columbus?
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CCS Outlines District Operations in Response to City Health Advisory
Read a message from Dr. Dixon concerning new District operational procedures.
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Fall CCS Athletic Teams Crowned Champions
The Fall 2020 athletics season is in the books, and CCS is proud to celebrate its champions, as well as the coaches who helped guide them through a season unlike any other.
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WATCH: Blended Learning Safety Protocols at CDHS, Fort Hayes
Take a look inside Columbus Downtown HS and Fort Hayes to see what safety protocols are in place during Blended Learning
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WATCH: Columbus Downtown HS CTE Students Return to In-Person Learning
Both Columbus Downtown HS and Fort Hayes CTE students returned to in-person learning this week as part of a blended model. Take a look inside the Cosmetology lab at Columbus Downtown HS.
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Superintendent's Weekly Message - October 30, 2020
Dr. Dixon checks in with a note for the CCS community.
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Interim Chief Academic Officer Dr. Terri Breeden on Return of CTE Students to In-Person Learning
Dr. Breeden explains the decision for CTE students to return in buildings for the week of November 2.
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Proud CCS Graduate Shares Valuable Life Lessons
This month, Independence High School graduate Eric Shaw was sworn in as a new officer with the Reynoldsburg Police Department.
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CCS, CEA Reach Agreement on Memorandum of Understanding for Second Quarter Learning Model
Agreement finalizes remote and blended learning plans through January 15, 2021
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CCS Announces Second Quarter Learning Model
Majority of CCS students to learn remotely through first semester’s end; small specific student groups to return in blended model November 2.
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Superintendent's Message for Families - October 16, 2020
Dr. Talisa Dixon checks in with updates for the CCS community.
