JH Career and Technical Education (CTE) Courses

Grade: 7, 8               Credit: 1 – one semester

RISD: CT7009 7th            PEIMS: 12700110

                                  8th                             12700120

Prerequisite: None

Endorsement: None

This course provides students the opportunity to explore the career training opportunities in RISD. While exploring fields such as architecture, construction, law, healthcare, business and marketing, finance, education, cosmetology, animation and video production, engineering and robotics, and so many more, students will utilize google suite platforms, develop communication and leadership skills, and utilize time management, self-motivation, problem-solving and resilience. 

Grade: 7, 8         Credit: 1 – full year

RISD: CT7024 PEIMS: 13008200

Prerequisite: Elem of Arts, AV Tech, Com

Endorsement: B&I

Parkhill, West and Forest Meadow Junior High Schools ONLY

This course is an introductory course that gives students a general overview of the various and multifaceted career opportunities in the arts, audio/video and communications industry.  Students will be provided experience in the following areas of instruction:  Communications strategies, technology applications (email, writing, publishing, presentation, spreadsheet, database), safety regulations, ethical conduct, leadership, career opportunities, group/teamwork activities, equipment usage, formal and informal professional video presentations by identifying key elements in audio scripts and video scripts, knowledge of video cables, connectors, operation of video cameras, focusing techniques, pre-production processes, and identify equipment, crew, and cast requirements for presentations.

Grade: 7, 8         Credit: .5 – one semester

RISD: CT1617     PEIMS: 13009900

Prerequisite: None

Endorsement: B&I

Professional Communication blends written, oral and graphic communication in a career-based environment. Careers in the global economy require individuals to be creative and have a strong background in computer and technology applications, a strong and solid academic foundation, and a proficiency in professional oral and written communications. Students will be expected to expand the ability to write, read, edit, speak, listen, apply software applications, manipulate computer graphics, and conduct internet research. 

Leadership 8 – Professional Communications

Grade: 8             Credit: 1 – full year

RISD: CT1613 PEIMS: 13009900

Prerequisite: None

Endorsement: B&I

Westwood ONLY

Professional Communication blends written, oral and graphic communication in a career-based environment. Careers in the global economy require individuals to be creative and have a strong background in computer and technology applications, a strong and solid academic foundation, and a proficiency in professional oral and written communications. Students will be expected to expand the ability to write, read, edit, speak, listen, apply software applications, manipulate computer graphics, and conduct internet research.

Grade: 8 Credit: 1 - full year

RISD: CT7045 PEIMS: 13004220

Prerequisite: None

Endorsement: Business & Industry

Parkhill Junior High ONLLY

Principles of Architecture and Construction provides an overview to the various fields of architecture and construction management. Classroom studies include topics such as safety, work ethics, communication, information technology applications, systems, health, environment, leadership, teamwork, ethical and legal responsibility, employability, and career development and includes skills such as problem solving, critical thinking, and reading technical drawings.

Grade: 8th       Credit: 1 - full year

RISD:  CT7060       PEIMS: N1300429

Prerequisite: None

Endorsement: None

Introduction to Architecture and Construction introduces students to the specific architectural computer aided design and drafting (CADD) software and equipment required to produce architectural working drawings and construction documents. 

Grade: 8             Credit: 1 – full year

RISD: CT7021     PEIMS: 13011200

Prerequisite: None

Endorsement: B&I

North Junior High, Parkhill Junior High, Lake Highlands Junior High, and Westwood Junior High Schools ONLY

Students gain knowledge and skills in the different aspects of the business world.  Components of the course include the role of business in a global society, business ethics, economic systems, organized labor, costs and profits in finance, sales process, advertising, personal finance, and career opportunities. This course meets graduation requirements for .5 Technology credit.

Grade: 8                Credit: 1 – full year

RISD: CT7042       PEIMS: 13014200

Prerequisite: None

Endorsement: PS

Apollo, Liberty Lake Highlands, Forest Meadow, West, and Westwood JH ONLY.

This course is designed for students to gain an understanding of the basic knowledge and skills essential to careers within the education and training career cluster.  Students complete career investigations in education, administration, and support services.  The student also explores options in the various fields of education based on interest area and explores the different levels of education-elementary, secondary, and post-secondary. 

Grade: 8               Credit: 1 – full year

RISD: CT7033      PEIMS: 13020300

Prerequisite: None

Endorsement: PS

This course is designed to develop a working knowledge of the language of medicine. Students acquire word-building skills by learning prefixes, suffixes, roots, and abbreviations. By relating terms to body systems, students identify proper use of words in a medical environment. Knowledge of medical terminology enhances the student’s ability to successfully secure employment or pursue advanced education in health care.

Grade: 8 Credit: 1 - full year

RISD: CT7325D PEIMS: N1303107

Prerequisite: None

Endorsement: Public Services

 The Health and Wellness course introduces CTE learners to the fields that assist patients with maintaining physical, mental, and emotional health. Students will research diet and exercise needed to maintain a healthy, balanced lifestyle and learn about and practice techniques to help patients recover from injury, illness, or disease. 

Grade: 7                         Credit: 0 – full year

RISD: CT7018          PEIMS: 12700400

Prerequisite: None

Endorsement: None

West Jr. High School ONLY

Students will be introduced to the fundamentals in the art of cooking and science of baking. Students will learn the history of food service, safety for the industry and will be introduced to the various tools, appliances and implements of the culinary industry. Students will explore the many career opportunities related to the food industry as well as laws and procedures related to foods and proper sanitation practices. The student will have opportunities in the pre-employment laboratory to use the equipment in preparing select menus and recipes in a teamwork environment.

Grade: 8                     Credit: 1 – full year

RISD: CT7047            PEIMS: 13022200

Prerequisite: None

Endorsement: B&I

Lake Highlands Junior High and Westwood Junior High Schools ONLY

This is an introductory course for the hospitality and tourism industry, which includes lodging; travel and tourism; recreation, amusements, attractions, resorts, and restaurants.  Components of the course include time management, career goals, technology software applications, teamwork skills, job safety, roles of the industry, and research skills applicable to the industry. 

Grade: 8                       Credit: 1 – full year

RISD: CT7049              PEIMS: 13025050

Prerequisite: None

Endorsement: PD

Apollo, Forest Meadow and Lake Highlands Junior High Schools ONLY

In Principles of Cosmetology Design and Color Theory, students coordinate integration of academic, career, and technical knowledge and skills in this laboratory instructional sequence course designed to provide job-specific training for employment in cosmetology careers. Instruction includes sterilization and sanitation procedures, hair care, nail care, and skin care and meets the TDLR requirements for licensure upon passing the state examination. 

Grade: 8                  Credit: 1 – full year

RISD: CT7043         PEIMS: 13025100

Prerequisite: None

Endorsement: PD

Apollo Junior High, Liberty Junior High, Lake Highlands Junior High, and Forest Meadow Junior High ONLY

In Introduction to Cosmetology, students explore careers in the cosmetology industry. Students may begin to earn hours toward state licensing requirements in this course.

Grade: 8                 Credit: 1 – full year

RISD: CT7023        PEIMS: 13027200

Prerequisite: None

Endorsement: B&I

West Junior High School ONLY

This course prepares students to apply information technology skills to personal/workplace environments focusing on identification of hardware components, various software platforms, network systems, word processing, spread sheet and data base technology and presentation management technology along with web publishing techniques. This course meets graduation requirements for .5 Technology credit.

Grade: 8         Credit: 1 – full year

RISD: 7832 PEIMS: 03580820

Prerequisite: None

Endorsement: B&I

West Junior High Magnet ONLY

Students in this course will build interactive websites using current professional web development software. They will design and develop these websites featuring rich internet applications, XHTML coding, cascading style sheets, JavaScript, internet protocols, legal and ethical responsibilities, interactive multimedia animation and sound design, and alternate navigation techniques. Extensive website projects will include implementation of industry standards and code validation.

Grade: 7, 8          Credit: 0 – full year

RISD: CT70151    PEIMS: 12700400

Prerequisite: None

Endorsement: None

Forest Meadow Junior High and Lake Highlands Junior High ONLY.

This course introduces students to the various professions in government administration, legal services, law enforcement, security, corrections, and fire and emergency management services. Students will also look at the roles and responsibilities of courts, private and public security, and protective services. The course is a basic overview of many careers associated in this cluster.

Grade: 8                Credit: 1 – full year

RISD: CT7052        PEIMS: 13029200

Prerequisite: None

Endorsement: PS

Lake Highlands Junior High and Forest Meadow Junior High Schools ONLY

This course introduces students to professions in law enforcement, security, corrections, and fire and emergency services.  Components of the course include safety, legal responsibilities, interagency cooperation, philosophical development of criminal law, roles of the professional, roles and functions of courts systems, roles and functions of the correctional system, and roles and functions of private security agencies and fire protection services.

Grade: 8                   Credit: 1 – full year

RISD: CT7028           PEIMS: 13036200

Prerequisite: None

Endorsement: STEM

Apollo Junior High, Liberty Junior High, North Junior High, Lake Highlands Junior High, West Junior High, and Westwood Junior High ONLY

This course provides students with an introductory overview into the various fields of science, engineering, mathematics, as related to robotic and technology systems.  Major components include design software, safety, identification of tools and usage, teamwork, system modeling and designs, controls, basic automation systems, applications and relations in physical and mechanical systems, process control systems, culminating in a team-based project while assuming different roles as a team member, maintaining an engineering notebook, testing, and presenting the project. 

Grade: 8        Credit: 1 – full year

RISD: CT7025 PEIMS: 13032200

Prerequisite: None

Endorsement: B&I

West Junior High Magnet and Apollo Junior High ONLY

This course provides an overview and beginning insight to the various fields of science, technology, manufacturing, engineering, and mathematics and their interrelationships.  Students will be provided hands on lab activities utilizing a variety of engineering to manufacture robotics platforms, using physical and mechanical systems.  The student will also participate in a team-based culminating robotic project while maintaining an engineering notebook including design processes, development and testing, project end presentation and demonstration. 

Grade: 7, 8         Credit: 0 – one semester

RISD: CT7036     PEIMS: 12700430

Prerequisite: None

Endorsement: None

Apollo Junior High and Liberty Junior High ONLY

STEM Coding teaches the foundations of computer science while exposing students to the world of coding – the language of the future. This course is intended for students with no prior background how to code in a fun and accessible way. This course presents students with the fundamental knowledge to learn a variety of programming languages and focuses on the problem-solving and critical-thinking skills required to properly code. Students will create their own code to perform a required task. Modules in this course include video tutorials, quizzes, programming challenges, and applied programming exercises.

Grade: 8               Credit: 1 – full year

RISD: 7026               PEIMS: 03580140

Prerequisite: None

Endorsement: STEM

Apollo Junior High, Liberty Junior High, Lake Highlands Junior High, Forest Meadow Junior High, and West Junior High School ONLY

This course is designed as an entry-level course for those students just beginning the study of computer science. Students will foster their creativity and innovation skills through opportunities to design, implement, and present solutions to real world problems. Students will create interactive stories, games, animations, algorithms, web pages, and effective user interfaces. Students will learn digital citizenship by researching current laws and regulations by practicing integrity and respect. Students also will gain an understanding of the principles of computer science through the study of technology operations and concepts.

Grade: 7-8 Credit: 1 - full year

RISD: CT4415 PEIMS: 13037500

Prerequisite: None

Endorsement: STEM

Westwood Junior High ONLY

Engineering Science is an engineering course designed to expose students to some of the major concepts and technologies that they will encounter in a postsecondary program of study in any engineering domain. students will have an opportunity to investigate engineering and high-tech careers. In Engineering Science, students will employ science, technology, engineering, and mathematical concepts in the solution of real-world challenge situations. Students will develop problem-solving skills and apply their knowledge of research and design to create solutions to various challenges.

Grade: 8 Credit: 1 - full year

RISD: CT7048 PEIMS: 13039250

Prerequisite: None

Endorsement: Business & Industry

In Principles of Automotive Technology, students will gain knowledge and skills in the safe application, design, production, and assessment of products, services, and systems. This knowledge includes the history, laws and regulations, and common practices used in the transportation industry. Students should apply knowledge and skills in the application, design, and production of technology as it relates to the transportation industries.