High School Course Offerings
Mechanical Drawing/Architectural Drawing
Architectural Drawing 1 - This course will provide students with principles and techniques essentially related to architectural drawing and design using hand drawing, model building, computer aided drafting and 3D rendering techniques. Emphasis will be placed on basic elements of house construction, local building requirements, traditional house styles, and contemporary house planning. Students will also explore careers related to architecture.
Architectural Drawing 2 - This course will be a continuation of Architectural Drawing 1. Emphasis will be placed on creative, technical, and aesthetic design concepts, presentation drawings, architectural renderings, new construction processes, and new uses for existing materials. Students will be taught to recognize good design and craftsmanship. Project options reflect student interests.
Prerequisite: Architectural Drawing 1.
Architectural Drawing - Advanced (Honors) - This course will be a continuation of Architectural Drawing 2 . Emphasis will be placed on advanced creative, technical, and aesthetic design concepts, presentation skills, architectural renderings, new construction processes, and new uses for existing materials. Students will be taught to recognize and apply elements of good design and craftsmanship. Project options reflect student interests.
Prerequisite: Architectural Drawing 2.
Engineering Design 1 – Through the development of various problem solving activities, students will be introduced to basic tools and techniques for hand drafting and computer aided design. Students will be exposed to 3D modeling and rapid prototyping using technology such as 3D printers and laser cutters. Students will also acquire an understanding of the career opportunities in engineering and related fields of technology.
Engineering Design 2 - This course builds upon concepts learned in Engineering Design 1 to include more complex engineering concepts, systems and drafting techniques. Students will incorporate 3D modeling and rapid prototyping using technology such as 3D printers and laser cutters along with traditional construction techniques. Engineering career options will be explored.
Prerequisite: Engineering Design 1.
Engineering Design - Advanced (Honors) - Advanced techniques in engineering problem solving and drawing will be emphasized in this course. Students will develop the ability to perceive aesthetic values and the ability to analyze and reason in the engineering field.
Prerequisite: Engineering Design 2.
Electronics and Robotics
Electronics Technology 1 - This course is an introductory course dealing with the application of electricity in the modern world. Students will explore AC and DC circuits, various electronic components, and circuit design. During the course, students will have the opportunity to work with tools and machines, design and construct many electronic projects, such as, make their own circuit boards and are given an intro to basic robotics. Scientific concepts and mathematical relationships in electronics are also explored. These concepts are applied in a learner-based problem solving environment.
Robotics 1 - This course follows Electronics Technology 2. It will focus on students’ ability to construct, control and program robots through investigative and exploration activities. Research projects will expose the students to the engineering process while integrating science, technology and mathematics using STEM Education concepts.
Prerequisites: Electronics 1 or 2 and/or permission of the instructor.
Robotics 2 (Honors) - This course follows Robotics 1. It will further enhance students’ ability to utilize robots efficiently to improve quality of living through the progression of the 21st Century. Students will build on their ability to construct, control, and program robots, implementing what they have learned regarding the engineering process while incorporating various STEM Education concepts. The students will receive a comprehensive overview of robotic systems and the subsystems that comprise them.
Prerequisite: Robotics 1.
EHS ONLY
Electronics Technology 2 - This course is a continuation of the concepts learned in Electronics Technology 1. In addition, radio, rectifiers, integrated circuits, amplifiers and electro-mechanics is explored. These concepts are applied in a learner-based problem solving environment. Projects such as sound-operated circuits, strobe lights, motors, and intermediate robotics are explored. These concepts are applied in a learner based problem solving environment.
Prerequisite: Electronics 1.
Automotive
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY 1 - This is an introductory course covering vehicle maintenance, driveline, wheels and tires, brakes and suspension, as well as basic vehicle systems such as cooling, lubrication, charging, starting, ignition and basic engine operation. Broader, but still vehicle related topics include: electrical theory, Newton’s laws, Boyle’s law, Bernoulli’s Principle, English and Metric measurement, materials processing and machine and hand tool operation safety.
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY 2 (LEVEL 1) - Using what was learned in the Auto 1 course, students will begin to explore the diagnostic tools and procedures necessary to make specific automotive systems repairs. In addition, new systems to be covered are: computer controlled fuel injection, emissions, climate control, antilock brakes, power steering, and automatic transmissions. Schematic diagrams, Ohms law and Watts are covered and students use multimeters to measure electrical quantities on shop vehicles. Prerequisite: AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY 1 -
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY 3 (HONORS) - Students will engage in an in-depth study on the diagnostics and repair of specific automotive systems. Students will troubleshoot malfunctions using industry standard flow charts and modern diagnostic equipment. A greater emphasis is spent on the On Board Diagnostic (OBD) II computer systems and operations of modern vehicles. Voltage drop and battery drain is covered and students will make practical measurements on shop vehicles. Prerequisite: AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY 1 AND 2.
OCCUPATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY (HONORS) - This is a double period course allowing the advanced student time to complete each comprehensive task uninterrupted. Topics include: fabrication, engine rebuilding, restoration and industry procedures. This course is especially geared for the student interested in a career as an automotive technician. Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) test question study and preparation is provided throughout the course. Prerequisite: AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY 1, 2 AND 3.
Digital Media Design
Digital Media and Photography 1 - This course is an introductory course designed to provide students with a unique opportunity of integrating the latest trends in multimedia computer graphics and photography. Students will create a variety of products, prototypes, and visual graphics. Students will become familiar with techniques and skills gaining hands-on experience which will allow them to experience a variety of multimedia software within this industry. Students will learn the basics of editing, manipulating and producing top quality digital photographs in Photoshop. In the computer graphics portion of the class, students will use Adobe Illustrator to create text and graphics for the web and print. Exploration in various applications of digital commercial photography will also be introduced.
Digital Media and Photography 2 - This course will cover computer design issues focusing on digital communication tools and various multimedia applications. Projects will incorporate skills in digital multimedia production, digital video, computer illustration, computer internet exploration, website design, and digital photography. The target is to develop professional skills in our students which will be evident in their digital multimedia and photographic design portfolios.
Prerequisite: Digital Media and Photography 1.
Digital Media and Photography 3 (Honors) - This is an advanced course for students looking to expand their knowledge and understanding of the communications industry. Emphasis will be in digital video and photography. Digital video curriculum will develop knowledge in storytelling, capturing and editing video and audio. Curriculum that develops career and communication skills will be explored in this class. Students will also have the option to concentrate on a specific area of study with the approval of their instructor.
Prerequisite: Digital Media and Photography 2.
Digital Media and Photography 4 (Honors) - This is an advanced independent study course for career-oriented students. An area of concentration is agreed upon by student and instructor and a contractual agreement is established regarding requirements for successful completion of this course.
Prerequisite: Digital Media and Photography 3.
Woodworking
Introduction to Woodworking 1 - Through the development of various problem solving activities, students will be introduced to the proper and safe use of available hand tools, power hand tools and machines. Characteristics of wood, design fundamentals, construction methods and finishing techniques will be the focus of study. Different materials and manufacturing processes commonly associated with various industries will be explored.
Advanced Woodworking 2 - With the successful completion of Introduction to Woodworking, the student will be able to develop extensive learning activities and construct projects of their choice with emphasis on advanced machine operations.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Woodworking.
Honors Advanced Woodworking 3 (Honors) - Upon completion of Introduction to Woodworking and Advanced Woodworking 2, the student has the opportunity to be involved in an independent study program. Students who plan to enter the woodworking or occupational field or interested in advanced woodworking as a leisure time activity can benefit from this course.
Prerequisite: Advanced Woodworking 2.
JPS ONLY
Film and Video Production
VIDEO PRODUCTION 1 - This course is a hands on course that will allow students to express themselves creatively through video film. Students will learn the ins and outs of a film production including how to develop a story, write a script, prep and prepare for a video shoot, use a camera to film the story, and edit the film to produce a short form video. They will learn and practice the basics of creating a film and how to work with others through the many challenges in a time-crunch setting. Students will learn everything from pre-production to post production. This course will teach students the many different film roles that are seen in the film industry and allow the students to take on the roles to further develop their skills in time management and collaboration.
VIDEO PRODUCTION 2 (LEVEL 1) - This intermediate course of study has been designed to provide students with a well-integrated approach to learning all phases of media and video production. The curriculum, which is a follow-up to Video Production I, is organized into six core units of study to offer students additional opportunities to explore all phases of media production from the planning stage to final publishing. This hands-on approach to accessing content will draw on the individual strengths and needs of the students to gain a deeper understanding of the course objectives, while teaching them the four specific skills that are most important for preparing students for success in the 21st Century: critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity. Prerequisite: VIDEO PRODUCTION 1
STUDY OF FILM HISTORY - This course will teach students the history of film. Students will study different types of films, different styles of writing, different directors, varied film techniques and different editing styles. Students also will study genres and music selection, and how these details shape the outcome of a product. Students will study the change in film from the 1920s to current times and see how each aspect has developed over time. In addition, students will learn the proper procedures in developing a film from pre-production to post production. The course also will expose students to the different careers within the film industry.
Woodworking
Construction Technology - Students will be exposed to the tools and construction techniques for the building and repair of buildings made with wood framed construction and related plumbing and electrical systems.
Prerequisites: Architectural Drawing 1 and 2 OR Engineering Design 1 and 2 and instructor permission