College & Technical Education (CTE) Academy Course Offerings

MEDICAL & HEALTH PROFESSIONS

Honors Introduction to Health Occupations

9th

Introduction to Health Occupations is the first in a sequence of four courses.  This curriculum provides an overview of health care systems, personal health care qualities, career exploration, and legal responsibilities.  Other unit in the curriculum include medical terminology, medical math, and cultural diversity.  Anatomy and physiology will provide an introduction to the body systems.  Students will have “hands on” clinical lab experiences to enhance the proficiency of their clinical skills.  Workplace readiness skills are incorporated into the curriculum.  Career exploration will be enhanced by field experiences, guest speakers, and other industry sponsored activities.

Honors Anatomy & Physiology

10th

Anatomy and Physiology is the second of four classes in the GWCP Medical Academy program.  A thorough working knowledge of anatomy and physiology is essential for health care professionals.  Although challenging, students will find this course to be extremely interesting as it will focus on practical aspects of structure and function that will illuminate how the body functions and responds in the various states of health and disease.  The study of anatomy and physiology focuses on the structures of the human body and how these structures work together to maintain bodily homeostasis.  In the course, students will learn about the organs and organ systems of the body in great detail.  Students will learn how structure and function work together to coordinate organ function.  The human body is a complex organism; in this course students will analyze those complexities to prepare for advanced collegiate science courses.

Honors Medical & Health Professions I

11th

This is the third course of the Medical Academy at GWCP.  During the third year of the Medical Academy, students will continue to expand their knowledge and sharpen their skills, gaining practical, hands-on experience with several basic clinical procedures.

Honors Medical & Health Professions II

12th

Medical and Health Professions II is the final course of the Medical Academy at GWCP.  During the fourth and final year of the Medical Academy, students will continue to expand their knowledge and sharpen their skills, gaining practical hands-on experience with several basic clinical procedures.  

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Honors Fundamentals of Information Technology

10th

This course is designed to introduce students to the breadth of the field of computer science through an exploration of engaging and accessible topics.  Rather than focusing the entire course on learning particular software tools or programming languages, the course is designed to focus on the conceptual ideas of computing and help students understand why certain tools or languages might be utilized to solve particular problems.  The goal is to develop students computational thinking practices of algorithm development, problem solving, and programming within the context of today’s world.  Students will also be introduced to topics such as interface design, limits of computers, and societal and ethical issues.

Honors Web Design Fundamentals I

11th

The Web Design Fundamentals I is an introduction to the design, creation, and maintenance of web pages and websites. Students learn how to critically evaluate website quality; learn how to create and maintain webpages; learn about website standards and why they are important, and learn to create and manipulate images. The course progresses from introductory work on web designing to a culminating project in which students design and develop websites for potential clients.

Honors Web Design Fundamentals II

12th

The Web Design Fundamentals II course builds upon students' manual coding skills to teach them how to develop Web documents using new elements, attributes and selectors introduced in HTML5 (Hypertext Markup Language version 5) and CSS3 (Cascading Style Sheets version 3). They will create Web pages using the HTML5 structure elements, embed video and audio, and develop cross-browser user-input forms. They will use CSS3 to position and format content, and to create effects such as transformations, transitions and animation.  Students will also learn basic JavaScript coding, and use HTML5 APIs (application programming interfaces) to extend the functionality of Web pages with modern features such as geolocation, drag-and-drop, canvas and offline Web applications. In addition, they will learn techniques for code validation and testing, form creation, inline form field validation, and mobile design for browsers and apps, including Responsive Web Design (RWD).

BROADCAST JOURNALISM

Honors Broadcast Journalism I

10th

Students engage in planned experiences in production and technical skills, as related to the visual media industry. Skills introduced in this course include script writing, developing on-air and voice-over announcement skills, designing and constructing sets and prompts, and studying broadcast operations and management.  Students involved in this course will have hands-on experience in the development of news media, video production and editing, ultimately learn the fundamentals of broadcast journalism. Students will learn television and radio news processes with an emphasis on quality reporting and news quality.

Honors Broadcast Journalism II

11th

Students will enhance research skills, engage in live-event productions and be introduced to advance editing techniques.  Students will develop sophisticated broadcast skills and news anchoring and producing skills.  Students will also enhance research skills, engage in live-event productions, and be introduced to advanced video editing techniques.

Honors Broadcast Journalism III

12th

In this course, students practice in-depth reporting and advanced editing skills through the production of a Senior Project.  Students will be expected to work independently on the research and production of the video project of choice to be viewed and critiqued by a panel of professional journalists.  Students will also produce a video essay and resume materials for college entrance and sit for the Final Cut Pro X Industry Certification exam.  

ENGINEERING

Honors Introduction to Engineering Design             

10th 

In this course, students learn about the various disciplines of engineering and apply math and science skills to create solutions to problems. Students develop problem-solving and teamwork skills that are invaluable for any major in college and future careers. Through several projects, students will practice using the engineering design process from brainstorming to testing out prototypes, to revising and rebuilding solutions, using math, science and innovation as real engineers do. We learn to use Autodesk Inventor 3D modeling software (also known as computer-aided drafting, or CAD) to develop and document our designs.

Honors Principles of Engineering                              

11th 

Through problems that engage and challenge, students explore a broad range of engineering topics, sampling from mechanical engineering (simple machines and drive trains, and robotics), chemical engineering (alternative energy sources), and electrical engineering (energy, electrical circuits, robotics automation). Students develop skills in problem solving, research, design, and basic programming, while learning strategies for design process documentation, collaboration, and presentation.

Honors Aerospace Engineering                              

12th

Aerospace Engineering is a senior level capstone class in the Project Lead the Way (PLTW) program that explores the fundamentals of atmospheric and space flight. As students explore the physics of flight, they bring the concepts to life by designing an airfoil, propulsion system, and rockets. Students also learn basic orbital mechanics using industry-standard software and demonstrate proficiency in a project-based curriculum.