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Apparel & Textile Production
Apparel & Textile Production
Apparel & Textile Production I
In this course students are introduced to the clothing and textiles industry. Students will learn:
to sew using a sewing machine and serger including basic construction techniques,
history of the industry,
basic knowledge of textiles and design, and
clothing care.
Students will apply the skills they have learned to sew at least 2 personal projects they can keep. Art, mathematics, and science are reinforced. Students are required to purchase fabric for their personal projects.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 9-12
Apparel & Textile Production II
This course focuses on the apparel and textile industry. Students will learn:
how the design process works in the apparel industry
commercial garment construction techniques
how apparel is marketed and sold to clothing stores
the industry’s impact on workers, the environment, and the economy and,
the role consumers play in the apparel industry.
Students will apply the skills they have learned to create and draw an original fashion as well as complete other projects during the course, including using the embroidery machine to personalize a project. There is also an entrepreneurship component where students work together to create a class business around an industry related product or service of their choice which they produce and sell. Students are required to purchase fabric for their personal projects.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: Apparel & Textile Production I
Interior Design
Interior Design
Interior Design Fundamentals (Standard or Honors)
This course explores the career of interior design. Students will also learn about careers related to interior design where some knowledge in this field is helpful. In the course students will learn:
the interior design process,
what impacts design decisions,
color theory, elements and principles of design,
drawing and digital design techniques,
space planning,
selection of products and materials for residential interiors, and
design communication techniques.
Students will complete hands-on projects related to the elements and principles, create a floor plan, a furniture plan, and a digital materials board. Students considering a career in interior design, architecture, real estate, and other areas will find this course helpful. The knowledge gained in this class will also have real-world application for one’s own home, even if not pursuing an interior design career. English/language arts, mathematics, science, art, and technology are reinforced.
Students selecting this as an HONORS level course should be aware that the course is developed and implemented to be more challenging than the standard level of the course in order to foster growth for advanced learners. Students enrolling in Honors CTE courses should possess the interest, ability, and motivation to meet the challenges of an honors level course. They must be willing to take greater responsibility for their learning and aspire to an advanced level of learning through high quality work.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Standard or Honors
GRADE: 10-12
Interior Design Studio (Standard or Honors)
This course prepares students for entry to community or 4-year college programs in interior design and architecture. Students deepen their understanding of design fundamentals and theory by designing interior plans to meet living space needs of specific individuals or families. Topics include:
application of design theory,
selection of materials, and
examination of business procedures.
Students will develop a portfolio in lieu of a final exam in this course. This portfolio will be useful for any student applying to a design-based college program including interior design, architecture, and graphic design. Art and mathematics are reinforced.
Students selecting this as an HONORS level course should be aware that the course is developed and implemented to be more challenging than the standard level of the course in order to foster growth for advanced learners. Students enrolling in Honors CTE courses should possess the interest, ability, and motivation to meet the challenges of an honors level course. They must be willing to take greater responsibility for their learning and aspire to an advanced level of learning through high quality work.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Standard or Honors
GRADE: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: Interior Design Fundamentals
Counseling & Mental Health
Counseling & Mental Health
Counseling and Mental Health I
This course is designed to introduce students to the counseling and mental health field through understanding how to create healthy, respectful, and caring relationships across the life span. Emphasis is placed on:
understanding mental health,
personality development
family and friend dynamics,
effective communication, and
healthy intrapersonal and interpersonal relationships.
English/language arts, social studies, and technology are reinforced. In place of a traditional multiple choice exam, students are assessed based on their ability to perform skills they have learned in the class (Performance Based Measures).
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 10-12
Counseling and Mental Health II
Students in this course will gain a deeper understanding for the counseling and mental health field and factors that affect mental health. Emphasis is placed on:
understanding the human brain and psyche,
theories of development,
mental disorders,
treatment options, and
teen violence issues.
Activities engage students in exploring various counseling and mental health careers, while building essential life literacy skills they can apply in their own lives to achieve optimal wellbeing. English/language arts, social studies, science, technology, interpersonal relationships are reinforced.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: Counseling and Mental Health I
Early Childhood Development & Services
Early Childhood Development & Services
Child Development
This course introduces students to responsible nurturing and basic applications of child development theory with children from infancy through age six. Areas of study include:
parenthood decisions,
child care issues,
prenatal development and care,
stages of labor and delivery, and
development and care of infants, toddlers, and children three through six.
Responsibilities of parents, readiness for parenting, and the influence parents have on children while providing care and guidance are emphasized with the infant simulator at-home project. English language arts and science are reinforced in this course.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 9-12
Early Childhood Education I
This two-credit course prepares students to work with children in early education and child care settings. Areas of study include:
personal and professional preparation,
child development from birth to age 12,
techniques and procedures for working with young children, and
history, trends and opportunities in this field.
An internship in a local child care center or elementary school classroom makes up 50 percent of instructional time.
CREDIT: 2
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: Child Development & Application Required
Early Childhood Education II Honors
This two credit course provides advanced experiences in working with children from infancy to age 12 in early education and child care settings. Areas of study include:
program planning and management,
developmentally appropriate practice,
procedures and strategies for working with special groups of children, and
career development and professionalism.
An internship in a local child care center or elementary school classroom makes up 50 percent of the instructional time.
Students selecting this HONORS level course should be aware that the course is developed and implemented to be more challenging than the standard level of the course in order to foster growth for advanced learners. Students enrolling in Honors CTE courses should possess the interest, ability, and motivation to meet the challenges of an honors level course. They must be willing to take greater responsibility for their learning and aspire to an advanced level of learning through high quality work.
CREDIT: 2
TYPE: Honors
GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: Early Childhood Education I
Principles of Education & Training
Principles of Education and Training is designed to introduce learners to various careers available within the education and training career cluster. Students use self-knowledge and educational and career information to analyze various careers with the education and training career cluster. Students will also gain an understanding of the basic knowledge and skills essential to careers with the education and training career cluster. Students will develop a graduation plan that leads to a specific career choice in the students’ interest area. English/language arts, social students, science, technology, interpersonal relationships are reinforced.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: Must complete an application
Human Growth & Development Honors
Human Growth and Development is an examination of human development across the lifespan with emphasis upon:
research,
theoretical perspectives and
common physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development milestones.
The course covers material that is generally taught in a post- secondary, one semester introductory course in developmental psychology or human development.
Students selecting this HONORS level course should be aware that the course is developed and implemented to be more challenging than the standard level of the course in order to foster growth for advanced learners. Students enrolling in Honors CTE courses should possess the interest, ability, and motivation to meet the challenges of an honors level course. They must be willing to take greater responsibility for their learning and aspire to an advanced level of learning through high quality work.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Honors
GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: Principles of Education & Training
Food & Nutrition
Food & Nutrition
Food & Nutrition I
In this course, students will learn about:
nutrition and making wise consumer choices,
etiquette,
kitchen safety
reading a recipe
proper uses of kitchen equipment, and
career opportunities in foods and nutrition.
Students will practice and apply the skills they learn in the course to work with a team to prepare a variety of foods as well as compile an online interactive notebook with graphic organizers, daily activities, and creative critical thinking assignments. They will also have the opportunity to earn the ServSafe Food Handler license, which is a credential recognized by and often required to work in the food service industry.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 10-12
Food & Nutrition II
In this course, students will continue building on the skills learned in Food and Nutrition I while experiencing the cross-section of nutrition science and food preparation. Emphasis is placed on:
health and social responsibility while improving the way people eat.
food safety and sanitation
culinary, life cycle, and sports nutrition,
medical nutrition therapy, and
American and global food ways.
Students will have the opportunity to earn the ServSafe Food Protection Manager certification, which is a certification recognized and often required to work in the food service industry. English/language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, technology, and interpersonal relationships are reinforced.
They will also have the opportunity to earn the ServSafe Food Handler license which is a credential recognized by the food service industry.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: Food & Nutrition I
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