Healthcare and Human Services 

Accounting 1

Prerequisites: Algebra I or equivalent (Foundations in Algebra or Intermediate Algebra). Grade of 70 or better. 

Requirement: Student must met promotion criteria for 10th grade.

Accounting 1 is designed to help the student develop an understanding of the concepts, principles, and practices necessary in the preparation and maintenance of financial records concerned with business management and operations. Students are exposed to the accounting cycle, cash control systems, payroll, and careers in accounting.

Entrepreneurship

Prerequisite: Student must be in the 10th, 11th or 12th grade. 

This is an approved course for the state requirement for personal finance. 

This course is suggested for students who are considering opening their own business or having a career in business or marketing. They learn how to setup and operate a profitable business, starting with a business plan. This course helps them understand business operations, and provides them with the techniques, skills, sources of data and detailed information needed to operate a profitable business.

Fundamentals of Computing

Fundamentals of Computing is designed to introduce students to the field of computer science through an exploration of a variety of computing topics. Through creativity and innovation, students will use critical thinking and problem-solving skills to implement projects that are relevant to students’ lives. They will create a variety of computational artifacts through individual and team projects. Students will gain a fundamental understanding of the operation of computers, programming, web design, computational data, physical computing, machine learning, societal and ethical issues of computing. Students will also be introduced to computing careers and how computing is an essential supporting aspect of all other career fields.

Fundamentals of Web Page Design and Development

Did you know there are over 1 billion websites now on the internet? This course is designed to be your first step toward a better understanding of the internet and developing a new set of internet skills using HTML and CSS as a basic programming language for web sites. Successful completion of this course will prepare students for industry certification. This course is an approved computer science course for graduation.

Healthcare Science 1

Prerequisite: Biology I

Certification: Stop The Bleed , OSHA 10 General 

As the introductory course the Healthcare Science Pathway, students are provided an overview of healthcare history, cultural diversity, medical terminology, medical math, infection control, the organization of healthcare facilities and the promotion of wellness. Exploration of healthcare careers, professionalism and employability skills are a main focus of this course. First aid and fire safety are introduced. Healthcare career exploration will be supported through projects, guest speakers, career fairs and fieldtrips. The skills and knowledge learned in Health Sciences I will prepare students for future courses taken in the Health Sciences pathway.

Healthcare Science 2 

Prerequisites: Chemistry credit. Student must have passed Health Science I with an 75 or higher and have been accepted to the Health Science STEM major.

Certification(s): Basic Life Support 

Healthcare Sciences 2 applies the knowledge and skills that were learned in Health Science I while further challenging the students to learn more about the healthcare field. Health Science II will continue teaching in more detail the units of study that include advanced study of infection control. They will learn about “Transmission Based Precautions” and become more familiar with OSHA, HIPPA, and the CDC. Students in Health Science II will learn how to take vital signs, record them and learn what the data means. Students will learn how law and ethics are applied in the healthcare setting. This course will introduce students to basic patient care skills. Medical terminology, medical math and pharmacology are incorporated throughout the lessons being taught. Students will have the opportunity to become certified in First Aid and CPR . Career pathways and scenarios are introduced through each section. Students in this course will further their knowledge of healthcare careers and future goals by participating in a job shadowing experiences. This course provides a foundation for further advancement in Healthcare Science.

Introduction to Veterinary Sciences 

Prerequisites:  Students must have successfully completed Agriculture Science.

Certification: Elanco Veterinary Medical Applications Certification

Assessment: Plant and Animal System End of Program

Animal and veterinary sciences are not limited to the care of domesticated animals such as dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, or other exotic animals. Often, individuals who work with animals work with animals from business perspective. South Carolina has multiple animal production companies, which raise and prepare animals to provide South Carolinians with a local, reliable, nutritious meat source. Animals are used regularly in agricultural settings, which requires individuals with specific training to be employed to care for these animals.  

The state of South Carolina and many local governmental entities also employ individuals with animal or veterinary science knowledge and skills. Some of these individuals work as park rangers, field scientists, zoo keepers, police dog trainers, and the list continues.

Medical Terminology (Honors)

Prerequisites: Successful completion of Anatomy and Physiology. 

Certification(s): National Health Science Certificate Assessment 

Medical terminology is designed to develop a working knowledge of the language of health professions. Students acquire word-building skills by learning prefixes, suffixes, roots, combining forms, and abbreviations. Utilizing a body systems approach, students will define, interpret, and pronounce medical terms relating to structure and function, pathology, diagnosis, clinical procedures, and pharmacology. Students will use problem-solving techniques to assist in developing an understanding of course concepts. This is an honors-level course. At the end of the course, students will take the National Health Science Certificate Exam. The assessment measures student knowledge of health science concepts and skills. 

Natural Hair Braiding 1

Certification: Must be 16 prior to 6-hour hair braider registration course and assessment to earn certification.

This Natural Hair Braiding project-based course provides students with the knowledge and techniques associated with natural hair structure. African American history, computer science skills (to attract underrepresented populations to computer science), and employability skills are integrated throughout the content to equip students with the skills needed to successfully face challenges of the workplace. A required culminating activity for the hair braiding course is a one-day six-hour course that covers disorders and diseases of the scalp, sanitation and sterilization, policies and procedures, and the SC Board of Barber Examiners statutes, regulations which lead to the South Carolina Hair Braiding Registration industry recognized credential. Students will demonstrate advanced natural hair braiding technical skills by competing in district, state, and national competitions. Participation in the SkillsUSA Career and Technical Student Organization provides opportunities to develop and maintain leadership and technical skills.

Natural Hair Braiding 2

This Natural Hair Braiding project-based course provides students with the knowledge and techniques associated with natural hair structure. African American history, computer science skills (to attract underrepresented populations to computer science), and employability skills are integrated throughout the content to equip students with the skills needed to successfully face challenges of the workplace. A required culminating activity for the hair braiding course is a one-day six-hour course that covers disorders and diseases of the scalp, sanitation and sterilization, policies and procedures, and the SC Board of Barber Examiners statutes, regulations which lead to the South Carolina Hair Braiding Registration industry recognized credential. Students will demonstrate advanced natural hair braiding technical skills by competing in district, state, and national competitions. Participation in the SkillsUSA Career and Technical Student Organization provides opportunities to develop and maintain leadership and technical skills.

Pharmacology for Medical Careers (Honors)

Prerequisites: 

Requirement: Student must met Senior promotion criteria. 

Certification: Pharmacy Tech Certification

Pharmacology for Medical Careers is a program designed to inform senior level students about pharmacology in the medical field. Through project-based activities, classroom lab experiences, and work-based learning opportunities students are exposed to pharmacy careers and benefit from pharmacology, math, and science standards included in this course. At the high school level, students are exposed to pharmacy careers and benefit from pharmacology, math, and science standards included in this course. This is a year long, honors-level course with a certification exam at the end. Students who complete the course and pass the exam are issued a nationally recognized certification.

PLTW Biomedical Sciences (Honors)

Prerequisites: Students must have taken Biology I Honors.

Assessment: PLTW EOC

Credit: Honors or Dual Credit weighting if score is "Accomplished" or "Distinguished".

Certification : 

In the introductory course of the PLTW Biomedical Science program, students explore concepts of biology and medicine to determine factors that led to the death of a fictional person. While investigating the case, students examine autopsy reports, investigate medical history, and explore medical treatments that might have prolonged the person’s life. The activities and projects introduce students to human physiology, basic biology, medicine, and research processes while allowing them to design their own experiments to solve problems. Students must have Lexile score that is on target or above and student must have taken or be scheduled for Biology. At the end of this honors-level course, students will take an end-of-course assessment. Students who score “Accomplished” or higher on this exam will receive dual credit course weighting.

PLTW Human Body Systems (Honors)

Prerequisites: Students must have taken PLTW Biomedical Science (H) or teacher recommendation.

Assessment: PLTW EOC

Credit: Honors weighting Dual Credit weighting if score is "Accomplished" or "Distinguished".

Human Body Systems (HBS) Students examine the interactions of human body systems as they explore identity, power, movement, protection, and homeostasis. Exploring science in action, students build organs and tissues on a skeletal Maniken®; use data acquisition software to monitor body functions such as muscle movement, reflex and voluntary action, and respiration; and take on the roles of biomedical professionals to solve real-world medical cases. Students must have Lexile score that is on target or above and student must have taken or be scheduled for Biology. At the end of this course, students will take an end of course assessment. Students who score a 6 on this exam will receive dual credit course weighting.