Trade & Industrial

All courses available at Honors Level

Introduction to Automotive Service (WSHS)

Prerequisite: None

This course introduces basic automotive terminology, knowledge and introductory skills in safety, tools, basic servicing, maintenance and use of service information. Also careers and various job opportunities in the automotive repair industry will be discussed.

Automotive Service I (WSHS)

Prerequisite: Intro to Auto Service

This course develops automotive knowledge and skills in servicing and basic testing of vehicle systems, emphasizing hand-on experience.

Automotive Service II (WSHS)

Prerequisite: Auto Service I

This course develops advanced automotive skills in repair and/or replacement of vehicle components, emphasizing hands-on experience.

Automotive Service III (WSHS)

Prerequisite: Auto Service II

This course builds advanced automotive skills and knowledge in servicing, testing, diagnosis, and repair of vehicle systems and components while emphasizing hand-on experience.

Cabinetmaking I (AHS & WSHS)

Prerequisite: None

This course introduces career information, employment opportunities, and skills required for work in the furniture and cabinetmaking industry. Topics include tools and equipment, theory and practice, types of woods, finishes, styles, bonds, and fasteners. English language arts and mathematics are reinforced. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include apprenticeship, cooperative education, internship, and job shadowing. SkillsUSA competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences. Geometry is recommended as preparation for this course.

Cabinetmaking II (AHS & WSHS)

Prerequisite: Cabinetmaking I

This course teaches the development of knowledge and skills in the furniture and cabinetmaking industry. Emphasis is placed on construction principles applied to mass production and the construction and installation of cabinet drawers and doors. English language arts and mathematics are reinforced. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include apprenticeship, cooperative education, internship, and job shadowing. SkillsUSA competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences. Geometry is recommended as preparation for this course.

Cabinetmaking III (AHS & WSHS)

Prerequisite: Cabinetmaking II

This course teaches the development of advanced knowledge and skills in the furniture and cabinetmaking industry. Further emphasis is placed on construction principles applied to mass production and the construction and installation of cabinet drawers and doors. English language arts and mathematics are reinforced. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include apprenticeship, cooperative education, internship, and job shadowing. SkillsUSA competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences. Geometry is recommended as preparation for this course.

Carpentry I (NSHS & SSHS)

Prerequisite: Core and Sustainable Construction

This course covers basic carpentry terminology and develops technical aspects of carpentry with emphasis on development of introductory skills. English language arts and mathematics are reinforced. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include apprenticeship, cooperative education, internship, and job shadowing. This course helps prepare students for National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certification. SkillsUSA competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences. Geometry is recommended as preparation for this course.

Carpentry II (NSHS & SSHS)

Prerequisite: Carpentry I

This course covers additional technical aspects of carpentry with emphasis on development of intermediate skills. The course content includes floor systems, wall and ceiling framing, roof framing, introductions to concrete, reinforcing materials and forms, windows and exterior doors, and basic stair layout. English language arts and mathematics are reinforced. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include apprenticeship, cooperative education, internship, and job shadowing. This course helps prepare students for National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certification. SkillsUSA competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences. Geometry is recommended as preparation for this course.

Carpentry III (NSHS & SSHS)

Prerequisite: Carpentry II

This course develops advanced technical aspects of carpentry with emphasis on development of skills. The course content includes roofing applications, thermal and moisture protection, exterior finishing, cold formed steel framing and drywall installations. English language arts and mathematics are reinforced. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include apprenticeship, cooperative education, internship, and job shadowing. This course helps prepare students for National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certification. SkillsUSA competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences. Geometry is recommended as preparation for this course.

Computer Engineering Technology I (NSHS, SSHS, & WSHS)

Prerequisite: None

This course included the skills required for installing and maintaining hardware. It includes objectives in the following five domains, a) PC Hardware, b) Networking c) Laptops, d) Printers, and e) Operational Procedures. English language arts, mathematics, and science are reinforced. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include apprenticeship, cooperative education, internship, and job shadowing. This course helps prepare students for the CompTIA A+ credential. SkillsUSA competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences.

Computer Engineering Technology II (NSHS, SSHS, & WSHS)

Prerequisite: Computer Engineering Technology I

This course includes operating systems and troubleshooting (including troubleshooting of hardware). It includes the following four domains, a) Operating Systems, b) Security, c) Mobile Devices, and d) Troubleshooting. English language arts, mathematics, and science are reinforced. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include apprenticeship,

cooperative education, internship, and job shadowing. This course helps prepare students for the CompTIA A+ credential. SkillsUSA competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences.

Core and Sustainable Construction (NSHS, SSHS, & WSHS)

Prerequisite: None

This course covers the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Core certification modules required for all of the NCCER curriculum-area programs, and an additional Green module. The course content includes: basic safety, introduction to construction math, introduction to hand tools, introduction to power tools, introduction to blueprints, material handling, basic communication skills, and basic employability skills, and “Your Role in the Green Environment”. The additional Green module has been added to provide students with instruction in the green environment, green construction practices, and green building rating systems. Also it will help students better understand their personal impacts on the environment and make them more aware of how to reduce their carbon footprint.English Language Arts and Mathematics are reinforced. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include apprenticeship, cooperative education, internship, and job shadowing. This course helps prepare students for additional National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Core certification. SkillsUSA competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences. Geometry is recommended as preparation for this course.

Drafting I (NSHS, SSHS, & WSHS)

Prerequisite: None

This course introduces students to the use of simple and complex graphic tools used to communicate and understand ideas, concepts and trends found in the areas of architecture, manufacturing, engineering, science, and mathematics, sketching and computer assisted design (CAD) skills and techniques. English language arts, mathematics, and science are reinforced. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include apprenticeship, cooperative education, internship, and job shadowing. SkillsUSA competitive events, communityservice, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences.

Drafting II - Architectural (NSHS, SSHS, & WSHS)

Prerequisite: Drafting I

This course focuses on the principles, concepts, and use of complex graphic tools used in the field of architecture, structural systems, and construction trades. Emphasis is placed on the use of computer assisted design (CAD) tools in the creation of floor plans, wall sections, and elevation drawings. English language arts, mathematics, and science are reinforced. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include apprenticeship, cooperative education, internship, and job shadowing. SkillsUSA competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences.

Drafting III - Architectural (NSHS, SSHS, & WSHS)

Prerequisite: Drafting II - Architectural

This course introduces students to advanced architectural design concepts. Emphasis is placed on the use of computer assisted design (CAD) tools in the design and execution of site and foundation plans as well as topographical information and detail drawings of stairs and wall sections. English language arts, mathematics, and science are reinforced. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include apprenticeship, cooperative education, internship, and job shadowing. SkillsUSA competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences. Geometry is recommended as preparation for this course.

Drafting II - Engineering (NSHS, SSHS, & WSHS)

Prerequisite: Drafting I

This course focuses on engineering graphics introducing the student to symbol libraries, industry standards, and sectioning techniques. Topics include coordinate systems, principles of machine processes and gearing, and the construction of 3-D wireframe models using computer assisted design (CAD). English language arts, mathematics, and science are reinforced. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include apprenticeship, cooperative education, internship, and job shadowing. SkillsUSA competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences.

Drafting III - Engineering (NSHS, SSHS, & WSHS)

Prerequisite: Drafting II - Engineering

This course introduces the student to advanced engineering concepts using computer assisted design (CAD) tools. Topics studied include descriptive geometry, geometric tolerancing, and advanced engineering design concepts such as surface and solid modeling. English language arts, mathematics, and science are reinforced. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include apprenticeship, cooperative education, internship, and job shadowing. SkillsUSA competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences. Geometry is recommended as preparation for this course.

Electronics I (NSHS, SSHS, & WSHS)

Prerequisite: None

This course covers Direct Current (DC) Basics and is aligned to the Electronic Technicians Association (ETA) EM1 certification. Topics include a) basic electrical theory, b) magnetism, c) safety, d) electronic equipment, e) electronic components, f) Ohms Law. Mathematics for electronics, g) electronic measurements, h) series circuits, i) parallel circuits, j) series/parallel circuits, and k) battery power supplies. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include apprenticeship, cooperative education, internship, and job shadowing. This course helps prepare students for ETA certification in Direct Current. SkillsUSA competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences. Algebra I is recommended as good preparation for this course.

Electronics II (NSHS, SSHS, & WSHS)

Prerequisite: Electronics I

This course covers Digital Basics and is aligned to the Electronic Technicians Association (ETA) EM4 certification.. Topics include: a) numbering systems and conversions, b) block diagrams—schematics-wiring diagrams, c) test equipment and measurements, d) safety, e) theory of digital logic functions and circuitry, and f) computer electronics. English language arts, mathematics, and science are reinforced. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include apprenticeship, cooperative education, internship, and job shadowing. This course helps prepare students for ETA certification in Digital Basics. SkillsUSA competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences. Algebra I is recommended as good preparation for this course.

Electronics III (NSHS, SSHS, & WSHS)

Prerequisite: Electronics II

This course covers advanced practices, principles, and special equipment and materials based upon the Electronic Technicians Association (ETA) areas of analog and alternating current. Topics include safety, alternating current, inductive/capacitive/RCL circuits, semiconductor devices, rectifiers/filter circuits, and bipolar transistors. English language arts, mathematics, and science are reinforced. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include apprenticeship, cooperative education, internship, and job shadowing. This course helps prepare students for ETA certification in Analog and Alternating Current. SkillsUSA competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences. Algebra I is recommended as good preparation for this course.

Masonry I (WSHS & NSHS)

Prerequisite: Core and Sustainable Construction

This course covers basic masonry terminology and develops technical aspects of masonry with emphasis on development of introductory skills. This course introduces the nature of masonry technology, materials and supplies, and employability skills. Topics include safety, layout, tools, leveling, plumbing, use of straight-edge, and jointing brick and block in wall construction. Mathematics and English language arts are reinforced. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include apprenticeship, cooperative education, internship, and job shadowing. This course helps prepare students for National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certification. SkillsUSA competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences.

Masonry II (WSHS & NSHS)

Prerequisite: Masonry I

This course builds on skills mastered in Masonry I and provides advanced masonry skills including measurements, drawing and specifications, mortar, masonry units, and installation techniques. English language arts and mathematics are reinforced. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include apprenticeship, cooperative education, internship, and job shadowing. Geometry is recommended as preparation for this course. This course helps prepare students for National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certification. SkillsUSA competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences.

Masonry III (WSHS & NSHS)

Prerequisite: Masonry II

This course develops advanced technical aspects of Masonry with emphasis on development of skills introduced in Masonry II. The course content includes residential plans and drawing interpretation, residential masonry, grout and other reinforcement, and metalwork in masonry. Introductory skills for the Crew Leader are also introduced in this course. English language arts and mathematics are reinforced. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include apprenticeship, cooperative education, internship, and job shadowing. This course helps prepare students for National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certification. SkillsUSA competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences. Geometry is recommended as preparation for this course.

Robotics I (SSHS)

Prerequisite: None

This course focuses on engineering concepts including physics, programming, mechanical systems, and electrical and electronic systems. Students will complete STEM based activities and a capstone project.

Robotics II (SSHS)

Prerequisite: Robotics I

This course is a continuation of Robotics I with added emphasis on Advanced C Programming. Students will complete STEM based activities and a capstone project.

Introduction to Graphic Communications (WSHS)

Prerequisite: None

This course provides students an overall understanding of the printing industry, its major operations, and the fundamental measurement, math, and interpersonal skills needed for a career in the printing industry. The content is theory-based and requires students to learn production-related issues, rather than to demonstrate performance. Art, English language arts, mathematics, and science are reinforced. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include job shadowing. Apprenticeship and cooperative education are not available for this course. SkillsUSA competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences.

Adobe Visual Design (WSHS)

Prerequisite: None

This course is a project-based course that develops ICT, career, and communication skills in print and graphic design using Adobe tools. This course is aligned to Adobe Photoshop, Indesign, and Illustrator certification. English language arts are reinforced. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include job shadowing. Apprenticeship and cooperative education are possible for this course. SkillsUSA competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences.

Print Advertising and Design (WSHS)

Prerequisite: Intro to Graphic Communications & Adobe Visual

This course covers digital aspects of designing and programming needed in the digital printing. Hands-on activities for this course include the use of computer equipment and digital input devices. No presses are required. The course involves the application of creative thinking and development of design problems. Art, English language arts, and mathematics are reinforced. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include apprenticeship, cooperative education, entrepreneurship, internship, and job shadowing. SkillsUSA competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences.