CalAPS Courses

CAREERS IN EDUCATION 1

This entry-level course is designed to provide students with knowledge of career opportunities in the field of teaching and other school site educational professions. Basic academic, safety, communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills are integrated throughout the course. Students will learn about children and adolescents in the areas of physical, intellectual, emotional and social growth and development. Students will learn instructional strategies and how to apply them in the classroom to meet the needs of all students. Students will identify ways to create an environment that stimulates learning and encourages student achievement. Classroom management techniques will be explained, discussed and practiced. Lesson plan organization and assessments are also taught in this course. Open to students in grades 9-12

CAREERS IN EDUCATION 2

This class is the second of two courses within the Education, Child Development, and Family Services Sector. The capstone course will provide continuing opportunities for students interested in careers in this sector to formally study education and participate in community classroom practice, experiences in partnering schools as students work with mentor educators/after-school programs. Students will compete in education competition opportunities during the year. (SkillsUSA). Additional assignments in Google Classroom. Prerequisite: Careers in Education Course 1

EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIALIST/CHILD CARE WORKER

This entry-level class prepares students for working with young children in preschool and home settings. In this class students learn the developmental stages of children. the preschool lab setting, students will apply teaching methods to help children love to learn in a happy, structured environment. Students will complete on the job hours within a pre-school/childcare placement. Students will compete in education competition opportunities during the year. (SkillsUSA). Additional assignments in Google Classroom. Open to students in grades 9-12

ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION 1

This entry- level course trains students to recognize business opportunities and to develop business management skills for starting, operating, and maintaining their own business. It also provides a foundation in business concepts for individuals planning to work in the increasingly competitive corporate world. Students will learn the areas of business planning, accounting, finance, marketing, management, business ethics, and social responsibility. Training includes required hours for participating in and/or operating a business such as a t-shirt printing business or other campus venture under the supervision of the instructor. Open to students in grades 9-12

ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION 2

This is a capstone level course that trains students to further develop their entrepreneurial skills. Training includes operating a t-shirt printing, embroidery, laser etching business or other venture under the supervision of the instructor. Students will develop and launch their own personal projects. Students will compete in opportunities during the year. (SkillsUSA) Additional assignments in Google Classroom. Prerequisite: Entrepreneurship Course 1

HEAVY CONSTRUCTION 1 - WOOD FRAMING AND PLUMBING SYSTEMS

This entry-level course will train students in construction and building design within residential and commercial construction. Students will learn safety standards and procedures, the use of power tools, blueprint reading, measurement and estimation. Students will acquire experience working with building materials while building projects. Students will compete in construction competition opportunities during the year. (SkillsUSA). Open to students in grades 9-12

HEAVY CONSTRUCTION 2 - ADVANCED WOOD FRAMING AND PLUMBING SYSTEMS

This capstone course will train students in construction and building design within residential and commercial construction. Students will learn safety standards and procedures, the use of power tools, blueprint reading, measurement and estimation. Students will acquire experience working with building materials while building projects. Students will compete in construction competition opportunities during the year. (SkillsUSA). Prerequisite: Heavy Construction Course 1

FIREFIGHTING OCCUPATIONS 1

This entry level course provides students an overview of the eligibility and training standards required for careers in fire service that may include firefighting, arson investigating, rescue, and providing emergency medical services. This course introduces students to various aspects of fire behavior and fire science, including: combustion, fuels, and extinguishing agents. Students will gain practical hands‐on experience with fire apparatuses, tools, and equipment, e.g., hoses and nozzles, ladders, pumps, and personal protective equipment. Students participate in training first aid, CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) and rescue practices. Open to students in grades 9-12

FIREFIGHTING OCCUPATIONS 2 - FIRE CONTROL AND SAFTEY

This is a capstone level course with a pre-requisite of Firefighting Course 1. Students will gain practical hands-on experience with fire apparatuses, tools, and equipment, e.g., hoses and nozzles, ladders, pumps, and personal protective equipment. Students participate in CERT training as well as CPR and rescue practices. Students will compete in fire competition opportunities during the year. (SkillsUSA/HOSA). Prerequisite: Firefighting Occupations Course 1

FIREFIGHTING/EMR

This is a capstone level course with a pre-requisite of Firefighting Course 1. Students will gain knowledge of Emergency Medical systems, the anatomy and physiology of the human body and the principles of emergency care and on-scene safety and precautions. Students will be CPR and rescue practice trained. Students will compete in fire/EMR competition opportunities during the year. (SkillsUSA/HOSA). Prerequisite: Fire 1; Open to grades 11-12

EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (EMT)

California law requires all ambulance attendants to be trained and certified at the EMT level. EMTs are often used as the first dispatched medical providers within an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system. Training consists of 170 hours, broken down into lecture, lab and supervised field experience. Students must participate in an ambulance ride-along and hospital emergency room clinical. CalAPS will provide an EMT Course Completion Certificate, EMT skills verification including LA County Scope of Practice and access to test with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT). Students will compete in EMT competition during the year. (HOSA). Prerequisite: Fire 1, Open to Grade 12 students ONLY

HEALTH OCCUPATIONS 1

This entry level course provides students an overview of the eligibility and training standards required for various professions in the health industry and examines the roles and responsibilities of one or more entry-level job titles in the areas of biotechnology, patient care, administrative, operational support services, and community/public health. The goal 66 of the course is to expose the students to the diverse career opportunities available in the healthcare field. Units of instruction include medical terminology, introduction to anatomy and physiology, CPR certification, infection control, communication, documentation, ethics, confidentiality, and patient care skills. Students will apply knowledge and skills acquired in the classroom while working in a healthcare environment. Community classroom opportunities are provided to students. Concurrent-related instruction reinforces on-the-job training experiences. Prerequisite: Open to ages 16 and up ONLY and current TB test and Flu Vaccine

ANATOMY APPLICATIONS IN PATIENT CARE

This capstone level course is an elective science course that applies the knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology to understand the reasoning and basic skills of patient care. The course takes a hands on approach to include the skills and techniques used by medical professionals when dealing with injuries and illnesses. Prerequisite: Health Occupations 1 and/or Introduction to Health Careers

SPORTS THERAPY/ATHLETIC TRAINER

This capstone course is designed to educate students in the rapidly growing field of Sports Medicine. The course will place a special emphasis on the anatomy and physiology of the human body related to athletics. Students will learn client care skills such as how to monitor vital signs, blood pressure, body temperature, basic first aid, CPR, fitness, rescue practices, and injury identification. Students from the class may also participate in an after-school Student Athletic Training Program that will allow them hands-on-field experience at the local high school athletic programs. Open to students in grades 10-12 only.

LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES 1

This introductory level course provides an overview of the eligibility and training standards required for various professions in law enforcement and examines the roles and responsibilities of the police, courts, corrections, private security, and other U.S. protective agencies. Students will learn the history and the development of law enforcement and the concerns facing law enforcement today including discretion, civil liability, decision-making, and police community relations. Students will gain experience in the area of police communications, report writing; procedures regarding probable cause, warrants, arrests, use of force, and patrol and traffic procedures. Open to grades 9-12.

LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES 2 - CRIME SCENE/INTRODUCTION TO FORENSIC SCIENCE

This capstone level course will prepare students for crime scene investigation, photographing of the crime scene, collection and preservation of evidence, and fingerprint techniques including comparison, rolling of prints, pattern identification and the Henry Classification. Students will gain an appreciation and understanding of the history of forensic science and how scientific evidence is used in court. Students will compete in law enforcement competition opportunities during the year. (SkillsUSA). Prerequisite: Law Enforcement 1

MAKERSPACE "FAB LAB" 1

This is an entry-level course. Students work within a "workshop" to explore, build, and create achievable projects within a wide range of skills or areas. The "workshop" may cover alternative energy, animation, crafts, fashion, fiber arts, photography, robots, sustainability, vehicles, woodworking/carpentry, deconstruction, construction, circuits, motors and switches, propulsion, printing, architecture, etc. Students will compete in makerspace competition opportunities during the year. (SkillsUSA) Additional assignments in Google Classroom. Open to grades 9-12.

MAKERSPACE "FAB LAB" 2

Makerspace 2 is a capstone course. Students work within a "workshop" to explore, build, and create achievable projects within a wide range of skills or areas. The "workshop" may cover alternative energy, animation, crafts, fashion, fiber arts, photography, robots, sustainability, vehicles, woodworking/carpentry, deconstruction, construction, circuits, motors and switches, propulsion, printing, architecture, etc. Students will compete in makerspace competition opportunities during the year. (SkillsUSA) Additional assignments in Google Classroom. Prerequisite: Makerspace Course 1

CYBERSECURITY 1

This entry-level course teaches the core concepts needed to asses, and protect information security systems. It will provide an overview of the technical background required to provide solutions to many cybersecurity problems. Topics covered includes: binary/hex number systems, operating system concepts, file systems, OSI model, network topologies and protocols. The material will be presented in the context of cybersecurity solutions and the need to fill a workforce shortage. Students will compete in makerspace competition opportunities during the year. (SkillsUSA) Additional assignments in Google Classroom. Open to grades 9-12.

CYBERSECURITY 2

This capstone course teaches advanced concepts needed to asses, and protect information security systems. Students explore in-depth technical backgrounds required to provide solutions to many cybersecurity problems. Topics covered includes: binary/hex number systems, operating system concepts, file systems, OSI model, network topologies and protocols. The material will be presented in the context of cybersecurity solutions and the need to fill a workforce shortage. Students will compete in makerspace competition opportunities during the year. (SkillsUSA) Additional assignments in Google Classroom. Prerequisite: Cybersecurity Course 1

CULINARY ARTS 1

This entry-level course prepares students to understand the scientific principles of nutrition and careers related to food and nutrition. Instruction includes nutrition and health, food safety and sanitation, meal management, food purchasing and food preparation. Students will demonstrate the ability to prepare and properly serve various food items for consumption. Additional assignments in Google Classroom. Open to grades 9-12.

CULINARY ARTS 2 - BAKING AND PASTRY ARTS

This is a capstone course which will build upon students’ beginning culinary skills. Students will learn to make a variety of yeast breads, quick breads, cookies, cakes and pastries. Students will learn culinary techniques such as meringue production and egg tempering. Students will learn a variety of specialty desserts including Crème Brule, homemade ice cream, custards and puddings. Students will also learn to decorate their own custom cake for a special occasion. Additional assignments in Google Classroom. Prerequisite: Culinary Arts 1

E-SPORTS/GAMING 1

This entry-level course looks at the design, programming, and social impact of video games. Approximately one half of the course is devoted to programming games, taking into account the importance of narrative, character development, and design principles. The class will look at games in the context of society, including the use of games in informing, educating and altering behavior. Additional assignments in Google Classroom. Open to grades 9-12.

E-SPORTS/GAMING 2

The is a capstone course. Students will develop skills to conceptualize, design, create an E Sport gaming experience, explore various video game software and hardware, and learn about game story lines, player progression and algorithmic decision making. Students will analyze player goals, player actions, rewards, challenges, and other game play components. Additional assignments in Google Classroom. Prerequisite: E-Sports Gaming 1

INTRODUCTION TO FASHION, APPAREL, MERCHANDISING & DESIGN

This introductory course provides students a basic understanding of fashion, textiles, design and construction. Emphasis is placed on fashion design and construction, fashion merchandising, fashion illustration, history of fashion, apparel and appearance, wardrobe and budgets. Additional assignments in Google Classroom. Open to grades 9-12

ADVANCED FASHION, APPAREL & TEXTILES

This intermediate course provides students and in-depth study of fashion design and construction. Instruction focuses on clothing construction and design, the history of fashion, wardrobe budgets, and textiles. Students create a culminating portfolio of with work and participate in a production to showcase their proficiency. Additional assignments in Google Classroom. Prerequisite: Introduction to Fashion, Apparel, Merchandising and Design

STAGE PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY

This intermediate course provides students knowledge in lighting, audio, backline, stage plots and design, stage management, production management and box office/publicity/marketing. Students will learn how to design and stage a music or theater event on campus. Additional assignments in Google Classroom. Open to grades 9-12.

ADVANCED STAGE PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY

This advanced course provides students knowledge in lighting, audio, backline, stage plots and design, stage management, production management and box office/publicity/marketing. Students will learn how to design and stage a music or theater event on campus. Additional assignments in Google Classroom. Open to grades 10-12. Prerequisite: Stage Production Technology.