High School Industrial Arts

The high school industrial arts program offers students exposure to the basics of construction, manual craftmanship and machine safety. These classes feature fabrication of objects in wood and/or metal using a variety of hand, power, or machine tools. The goal of classes in this department is to have students develop lifelong skills and create products through the application and appropriate use of technological resources. Below are the course offerings for the high school industrial arts program.

Course Descriptions:

Woodworking Levels 1-4 - 5 credits (Grade 9-12)

All levels of this course offer hands-on experience with woodworking. Planning, design, cost projection and finishing are steps to complete projects. Students are expected to exhibit safe and proper use of woodworking tools to create a useful wood project. The Level 1 curriculum provides basics in woodworking and the advanced levels provide the opportunity to work on more involved projects.

Construction Technologies Levels 1-4 - 5 credits (Grade 9-12)

All levels of this course investigate the technology that is utilized to design and build infrastructure such as buildings, highways, bridges and airports. Blueprint reading, interior design, aesthetic appreciation, environmental impact, building codes, universal design and materials fabrication are elements for review. Level 1 provides basics, and the advanced levels provide the opportunity to work on more involved projects.

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