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Environmental and Natural Resources Management

Agricultural Science and Technology

562402CW

The Agricultural Science and Technology course teaches essential concepts and understanding related to plant and animal life including biotechnology, the conservation of natural resources, and the impact of agriculture and natural resource utilization on the environment. Emphasis is placed on the role of agriculture in our society and the importance of agriculture to the welfare of the world. Basic personal and community leadership and safety and agricultural mechanical technology are included as a part of the instructional program. Each student is required to design and participate in a supervised agricultural experience. 

Environmental and Natural Resources Management

562602CW 

Environmental and Natural Resource Management is a combination of subject matter and planned learning experiences on the principles involved in the conservation and/or improvement of natural resources such as air, soil, water, land, forest, and wildlife for economic and recreational purposes. Instruction also emphasizes such factors as the establishment, management, and operation of land for recreational purposes. Typical learning activities include constructing a model watershed; identifying and/or measuring the levels of air, water, noise, and solid waste pollution in a selected site; participating in hands-on experiences with site analysis; evaluating competing interests; and analyzing biological and physical aspects of the environment and environment-related issues including methods of abating and controlling pollution. Students participate in personal and community leadership development activities, plan and implement a relevant work-based learning transition experience, and participate in Future Farmers of America (FFA) activities.

Wildlife Management

567402CW 

The Wildlife Management course is designed as a combination of subject matter and planned learning experiences on the principles involved in the conservation and/or improvement of natural resources such as air, soil, water, land, forest, and wildlife for economic and recreational purposes. Instruction also emphasizes such factors as the establishment, management, and operation of land for recreational purposes.

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Carpentry

Carpentry 1

609102CW

This course is designed to introduce students to the basics of carpentry as a skill and a career. In-class work will focus on the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) core curriculum, which includes an extensive number of written assignments. This work allows students to develop the working knowledge required for more advanced courses. Students must demonstrate in-depth knowledge of safety requirements before any hands-on tool use.

Carpentry 2

609202CW

Prerequisites: Carpentry 1

This course continues to build on a students’ knowledge of carpentry and its associated trades. NCCER requirements covered in this course are also closely aligned to the South Carolina HSAP examination, and will help students develop the critical thinking skills used in the classroom and in the field. Students wishing to progress to Carpentry 3 must complete additional OSHA safety training and assessments.

Carpentry 3

609302CW

Prerequisites: Carpentry 2

Students will gain more in-class experience with hands-on tool use. This may include completing a number of projects that support and enhance the school’s physical facilities. Students who excel will be given the opportunity to work outside the school in an internship-based program.

Carpentry 4

609402CW

Prerequisites: Carpentry 3

This course is an additional opportunity for students to gain skills and experience through work-based learning in the carpentry and construction industries. Students must be able to work independently and demonstrate a high level of personal responsibility and knowledge of safety requirements.

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Business Information Management

General Management

Image Editing 1

534003CW

Do you like working with photography and other types of graphics? If so, you will enjoy this class as we learn Photoshop and other image editing software in the Adobe Suite. We will also learn edited images into fun projects. This course is one of the requires courses that would lead to a major in Business Information Management.

Entrepreneurship

504002CW

This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to develop an effective business plan for small business ownership. An important part of the course will be the incorporation of economics, ethics, legal aspects, logistics, research, staffing, strategies for financing, and technology.

Digital Publication Design

517605CW

If you want to learn more abut Photoshop and other Adobe software, then this course is for you. It allows students to bring together graphics and text to create professional-level publications. Students create, format, illustrate, design, edit/revise, and print publications. Improved productivity of digitally produced newsletters, flyers, brochures, reports, advertising materials, and other publications is emphasized. Proofreading, document composition, and communication competencies are also included in the coursework. Learning experiences will include the creation and publication of materials that will be used to promote clubs and events at St. James High School.

Business Management and Administration Internship

549002CD

Note: This is a two unit course. This is a work-based credit; students will be required to attend events outside of school hours. This course is only available to Business Information Management & General Management program completers. This is the 4th course in a completer sequence.

This course is designed to formally structure a minimum of 120 clock hours of field experience for students specifically interested in the fields of Business Management and Administration. This course will primarily be comprised of observation, fieldwork, and practical experience at an assigned location.The purpose of this class is to integrate specific business concepts and proficiencies with real-life situations.

Education 101

373504EW

Grade Level: 12

Prerequisites: Students must meet the criteria established by the South Carolina Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement (CERRA) for admission to the Teacher Cadet Program. This includes a minimum 3.0 GPA and submission of three teacher recommendation forms.

Note: This is a dual credit course; Students will earn 1 unit of high school credit and 3 college hours through Coastal Carolina University

This course is designed to familiarized high school students with the role of the teacher and with the professional of teaching. Topics addressed include an overview of the teaching profession, curriculum, instruction, environment, students, resources, and trends and pressures facing educators today. Students will participate in an internship at a local elementary or middle school and must provide their own transportation.

Teacher Cadet 2

373503HW

Grade Level: 12

Prerequisites: Education 101, Teacher recommendation

This course is designed for students interested in continuing their internship with a cooperating elementary or middle school teacher. Students will report to their cooperating teacher every day for one block. Students are required to maintain a daily journal, and a time sheet must be submitted.

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Business Finance

Personal Finance

513102CW

In this course students learn the importance of managing money, with the goal of building fundamental understanding of the basics of financial literacy. Students will learn to be prepared and independent with critical financial decisions.  Students learn to understand a number of topics, including interest rates, savings, budgeting, obtaining credit, maintaining checking accounts, computing payroll, recording business transactions, and applying computer operations to financial management.

Accounting 1

500102CW

Prerequisite: Algebra 1

This course is an introduction to the basic concepts and standards underlying financial accounting systems. The course emphasizes the construction of the basic financial accounting statements—the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement—as well as their interpretation. This course is one of the required courses that would lead to a major in Business Finance.

Business Finance

527302CW

Prerequisite: Accounting 1

In this course, students will gain a foundational knowledge of the concepts of corporate finance and applications. Students will gain insight into the role that finance plays in the day-to-day operations of a business. Topics covered include understanding the financial environment, management planning, maintenance and analysis of financial records, long and short-term financial activities, management, the role of financial institutions, and international finance.

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Health Science

Sports Medicine

Health Science 1

555002CW

This course is designed to introduce students to the field of medicine and  includes an overview of therapeutic, diagnostic, health informatics, support services, and biotechnology research and development pathways in the health science career cluster. The course focuses on health careers exploration, healthcare systems, leadership, employability, and communication skills. Students will develop a concept of health maintenance practices, safety, teamwork, legal and ethical responsibilities, as well as alternative medicine.

Health Science 2

555102CW

Prerequisites: Biology, Health Science 1

This course focuses on  therapeutic, diagnostic, health informatics, support services, and biotechnology research and development pathways of the health science career cluster. The course is designed to develop healthcare-specific knowledge and skills, both academic and technical, necessary for transition to work-based learning experiences in healthcare. Topics include anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, communication, healthcare systems and teams, health science career research, legal and ethical practice, safety, health and wellness, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and first aid.

Health Science 3 - Human Structure, Function, and Disease

555201CW

Prerequisites: Chemistry and Health Science 2 or Sports Medicine 1

Health Science 3 acquaints students with basic anatomy and physiology of the human body. Students learn how the human body is structured and the function of each of the 12 body systems. Students will study the relationship that body systems have with disease from the healthcare point of view. This is a very “hands on” course and students will learn through projects and activities in the classroom. Skill procedures and foundation standards are reviewed and integrated throughout the program.

Health Science Internship

559002CW

Prerequisites: Health Science 3, Teacher recommendation, Application is required

Note: This is a work-based credit; students will be required to attend events outside of schools hours

This course is designed to formally structure a minimum of 120 clock hours of clinical experience for students specifically interested in the field of Health Science. This course will primarily be comprised of observation, fieldwork, and practical experience. The purpose of this class is to integrate specific clinical proficiencies with real-life situations.

Sports Medicine 1

555502CW

Prerequisite: Health Science 1

Sports Medicine 1 emphasizes the prevention of athletic injuries, including the components of exercise science, anatomy, principles of safety, first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and vital signs. Subject matter will also include discussion of legal issues, members of the sport medicine team, nutrition, protective sports equipment, environmental safety issues, taping and wrapping, mechanism of injury, and  application of other sports medicine concepts.  

Sports Medicine 2

555602CW

Prerequisite: Sports Medicine 2

This course emphasizes the assessment and rehabilitation of  athletic injuries. Subject matter will include  discussion of specific condition and injuries that may be experienced by individuals participating in athletic activities. In addition, the use of appropriate therapeutic modalities and exercise in the care and rehabilitation of injuries will be examined. Advanced  concepts related to the administrative aspects of the sports medicine program will also be covered in this course.

Sports Medicine Internship

559102CW

Prerequisites: Sports Medicine 2, Teacher recommendation, Application is required

Note: This is a work-based credit; students will be required to attend events outside of school hours.

This course is designed to formally structure a minimum of 120 clock hours of clinical experience for students specifically interested in the fields of Athletic Training and/or Sports Medicine. This course will primarily be comprised of observation, fieldwork, and practical experience with a St. James High School athletic team for the duration of its season. All work will be completed under the direct supervision of a certified athletic trainer (ATC). The purpose of this class is to integrate specific clinical proficiencies with real-life situations.

Medical Terminology Honors

554002HW

Prerequisites: Biology

This course is designed to develop in the students a working knowledge of the language of medicine. Students acquire word-building skills by learning prefixes, suffixes, roots, and abbreviations. Utilizing a body systems approach, the student will define, interpret, and pronounce medical terms relating to structure and function,  pathology, diagnosis, clinical procedures , and pharmacology. Common abbreviations applicable to each system will be interpreted. Knowledge of medical terminology enhances a student’s ability to successfully secure employment or pursue advanced  education in health  science. 

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Family and Consumer Sciences

Family and Consumer Sciences 1

580802CW

This course is designed to provide students with the core knowledge and skills needed to manage the day-to-day aspects of their lives in a number of essential areas. Topics covered include interpersonal relationships, career, community, and family connections, family, nutrition and wellness, consumer and family resources, fashion and apparel, food production and service, parenting, and housing. Hands-on, project-based learning provides students with the opportunity to utilize higher-order thinking skills, communication, and leadership.

Fashion, Fabrics, and Design 1

580402CW

Prerequisite: Family and Consumer Sciences 1

In this course, students will investigate how textiles are woven into the fabric of their daily lives. Students will develop skills in the selection, purchase, design, care, and construction of textile products. This course emphasizes the critical thinking skills needed for making wise consumer choices and career decisions.

Fashion, Fabrics, and Design 2

580502CW

Prerequisite: Fashion, Fabrics, and Design 1

This course is designed to advance students’ skills in the selection, purchase, design, care, and construction of textile produces. Contextual learning experiences further develop the critical thinking skills needed for success in the fields of professional fashion design and merchandising.

Food and Nutrition 1

582402CW

Prerequisite: Family and Consumer Sciences 1

This course will allow students to evaluate food choices, practice a variety of food preparation techniques,

demonstrate table service and etiquette, and explore nutrition related careers. Critical thinking and practical problem-solving are emphasized in a co-curricular approach that incorporates principles of mathematics, science, writing, communications, and economics.

Food and Nutrition 2

582502CW

Prerequisite: Food and Nutrition 1

This course will allow students to evaluate food choices, practice a variety of food preparation techniques,

demonstrate table service and etiquette, and explore nutrition related careers. Critical thinking and practical problem-solving are emphasized in a co-curricular approach that incorporates principles of mathematics, science, writing, communications, and economics. The ServSafe® employee certification provides increased marketability.

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Game and Interactive Media Design

Web and Digital Communications

Fundamentals of Computing*

502302CW

This course is designed to introduce students to the field of computer science through an exploration of engaging topics. Rather than focusing the entire course on learning particular software tools or programming languages; it is designed to focus on various conceptual ideas within computer science.

Foundations of Animation*

535003CW

This course teaches students how to create and deliver interactive content across desktops and devices with a focus on establishing a working knowledge of animation tools and techniques. Students will utilize Adobe Flash & Adobe Animate.

Game Design and Development*

535202CW

This course is designed to cover major aspects of game design and development. Specifics include character and world development, game playing, game genres, video game history, and theories and principles of design. Students will gain hands-on experience in simple game creation.

Fundamentals of Web Page Design & Development*

503102CW

Students in this class learn how to design and setup a website. Emphasis will be placed on critiquing and learning from existing websites. Using various web building software’s, as well as online web building versions, students will turn templates into comprehensive and well-balanced web pages. Students will also learn to understand and write HTML code.

Advanced Web Page Design & Development*

503302CW

Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Web page Design & Development

This course is intended to provide a more in-depth investigation of the process of designing and publishing a website. Students will continue to expand on the skills they have acquired in previous courses and will be expected to assist in the design and maintenance of the St. James High School website, Athletics website, and the school’s social media outlets.

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Marketing Communications

Marketing

542102CW

This course provides students with the knowledge to market services and products in today’s worldwide economy. Students will work to understand aspects of businesses such as distribution, selling and promotion. Students who are interested in continuing work in a corporation or owning their own business would find this class helpful in the future. Students will also use technology to learn and understand marketing techniques.

Advertising

547002CW

Prerequisite: Marketing

This course offers the opportunity for students to create their own original advertisements. Emphasis will be placed on examining and critiquing current advertisements and building students’ overall media literacy. Students will also gain a knowledge of budget development, media selection and design, and planning strategies.

Sports and Entertainment Marketing

5425A2CW

Prerequisite: Marketing

This course is designed to offer an opportunity to gain knowledge and develop skills related to the growing sports and entertainment industry. Sports marketing addresses such diverse products as the sporting event itself, its athletes, sports facilities or locations, sporting goods, personal training, and sports information. Entertainment marketing includes events such as fairs, concerts, trade shows, festivals, plays, product launches, causes, etc. Students will develop skills in the areas of merchandising, advertising, public relations/publicity, event marketing, sponsoring, ticket distribution, and career opportunities as they relate to the sports and entertainment industry. 

Marketing Internship

509102CD

Note: This is a work-based credit; students will be required to attend events outside of school hours. This course is only available to Marketing Communications program completers. This is the 4th course in a completer sequence.

This course is designed to formally structure a minimum of 120 clock hours of field experience for students specifically interested in the fields of Marketing. This course will primarily be comprised of observation, fieldwork, and practical experience at an assigned location. The purpose of this class is to integrate specific marketing concepts and proficiencies with real-life situations.

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Pre-Engineering PLTW

PLTW Introduction to Engineering Design Honors

605105HW

Prerequisite: Algebra 1

The PLTW Introduction to Engineering Design curriculum introduces students to the principles and practices that professional engineers undertake on a daily basis. Students dig deep into the engineering design process, applying math, science, and engineering standards to hands-on projects. They work both individually and in teams to design solutions to a variety of problems using 3D modeling software, and use an engineering notebook to document their work.

PLTW Principles of Engineering Honors

605003HW

Prerequisite: Introduction to Engineering Design Honors

In this course, students encounter problems that engage and challenge them explore a broad range of engineering topics, including mechanisms, the strength of structures and materials, and automation. Students develop skills in problem solving, research, and design while learning strategies for design process documentation, collaboration, and presentation.

PLTW Computer Science Essentials Honors*

637202HW

Project Lead the Way Computer Science Essentials will expose students to a diverse set of computational thinking concepts, fundamentals, and tools. Students will use visual, block-based programming and seamlessly transition to text-based programming with languages such as Python to create apps and develop websites, and learn how to make computers work together to put their design into practice. They’ll apply computational thinking practices, build their vocabulary, and collaborate just as computing professionals do to create products that address topics and problems important to them.

PLTW Principles of Biomedical Science Honors

558002HW

In this course, students explore concept of biology and medicine as they take on roles of different medical professionals to solve real-world problems. Over the course of the year, students are challenged in various scenarios including investigating a crime scene to solve a mystery, diagnosing and proposing treatment to patients in a family medical practice, to tracking down and containing a medical outbreak at a local hospital, stabilizing a patient during an emergency, and collaborating with others to design solutions to local and global medical problems.