COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY I
Course # 8607
Grade 10-12
1 Credit
Fee $25
In this course, students will learn industry-relevant technical skills and have the opportunity to work with a variety of technology including digital cameras, design software, and editing tools to stage, shoot, process, print, and present professional-grade images. In addition, students will evaluate and critique photographic work and investigate the history of photography.
COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY II
Course # 8608
Grade 11-12
2 Credits
Prerequisite: Commercial Photography I, passing with a C or higher
Fee $25
Students are taught industry-relevant technical skills and have the opportunity to work with a variety of technology, including digital cameras, lighting, design software, and editing tools to stage, shoot, process, print, and present professional-grade images while developing a portfolio for a
career as a commercial photographer. Students will develop an understanding of photography in society and strategize how they may perform in the professional industry, using their technical and creative knowledge.
COSMETOLOGY I
Course # 8527
Grade 10-11
2 Credits
Prerequisite: Program Application
Fee $50
This elective is a three year course which is aligned with the rules of the Virginia State Board of Licensing. Students taking this course will be provided with the skills and training along with the required hours of study needed to pass the Virginia Cosmetology State Board exam. Students will learn technical skills along with business and job related skills needed to be successful in the industry of cosmetology. Students successfully completing the second, and third year level courses will have earned 6 elective CTE credits and will have successfully completed the CTE completer course requirement for a high school diploma.
COSMETOLOGY II
Course # 8528
Grade 11-12
2 Credits
Prerequisite: Cosmetology I
Fee $50
This elective is a three year course which is aligned with the rules of the Virginia State Board of Licensing. Students taking this course will be provided with the skills and training along with the required hours of study needed to pass the Virginia Cosmetology State Board exam. Students will learn technical skills along with business and job related skills needed to be successful in the industry of cosmetology. Students successfully completing the second, and third year level courses will have earned 6 elective CTE credits and will have successfully completed the CTE completer course requirement for a high school diploma. The course is taught off campus within King William County. Students taking the course will travel every other day for 2 blocks.This course requires a $50 fee
COSMETOLOGY III
Course # 8529
Grade 12
2 Credits
Prerequisite: Cosmetology II
Fee $50
This elective is a three year course which is aligned with the rules of the Virginia State Board of Licensing. Students taking this course will be provided with the skills and training along with the required hours of study needed to pass the Virginia Cosmetology State Board exam. Students will learn technical skills along with business and job related skills needed to be successful in the industry of cosmetology. Students successfully completing the second, and third year level courses will have earned 6 elective CTE credits, and will have successfully completed the CTE completer course requirement for a high school diploma.
CULINARY ARTS I
Course No 8275 (Double-blocked 280 hrs)
Grade 10-11
2 Credits
Fee $30
Culinary Arts I provides students with a foundational understanding of the food service industry and opportunities to build technical skills in food preparation and service. Students examine basic rules of kitchen safety and sanitation, purchasing and receiving, nutrition, and menu development. The curriculum incorporates culinary applications of math, science, and technology.
CULINARY ARTS II
Course # 8276 (Double-blocked 280 hrs)
Grade 11-12
2 Credits
Prerequisites: Culinary Arts I
Fee $30
Culinary Arts II students progress to hands-on mastery of advanced culinary skills. They build on skills acquired in Culinary Arts I to gain a comprehensive knowledge of the food service industry, including kitchen safety and sanitation, nutritional principles, and advanced food-preparation techniques. Students may earn a food service certification as part of this course.
BAKING AND PASTRY SPECIALIZATION
Course # 8279 (140 hrs)
Grade 11-12
1 Credit
Prerequisite: Culinary Arts I
Fee $30
This Culinary Arts Specialization course provides students with skills and knowledge to pursue careers in the bakery industry. In a hands-on environment, students prepare a variety of confections, apply nutritional principles, plan menus, use business and mathematics skills, select and maintain food service equipment, and adhere to safety and sanitation standards in the bakeshop.
CAREER, COMMUNITY, AND FAMILY CONNECTIONS
Course # 8282 (140 hrs)
Grade 10-12
1 Credit
Career, Community, and Family Connections provides tools to meet and balance the multiple demands of career, family, and personal life. The course teaches problem solving, conflict management, goal setting, stress management, resource management, and interpersonal skills needed to build strong relationships in the family, the workplace, and the community.
INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH AND MEDICAL SCIENCES
Course # 8302 (140 hrs)
Grade 10-12
1 Credit
This course introduces the student to a variety of healthcare careers and develops basic skills required in all health and medical sciences. It is designed to help students understand the key elements of the U.S. healthcare system and to learn basic healthcare terminology, anatomy and physiology for each body system, pathologies, diagnostic and clinical procedures, therapeutic interventions, and the fundamentals of traumatic and medical emergency care. Throughout the course, instruction emphasizes safety, cleanliness, asepsis, professionalism, accountability, and efficiency within the healthcare environment. Students also begin gaining job-seeking skills for entry into the health and medical sciences field.
SPORTS MEDICINE/ATHLETIC TRAINING I
Course # 7660
Grade 11-12
1 Credit
Prerequisite: Health & Physical Education 9 & 10, Introduction to Health and Medical Sciences; Starting in year 26.27 Introduction to Health and Medical Sciences
This course of studies provides students with the basic concepts and skill set required for an entry-level position as a sports medicine assistant. It introduces students to topics such as injury prevention, nutrition, first aid/CPR/ AED, exercise physiology, and biomechanics. Students study basic human anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, legal and ethical issues in sports medicine, and career preparation. Course competencies have been constructed so as not to go beyond the professional scope of aide/ assistant level. Mastery of the material in this course would provide students with a strong background should they wish to pursue a career in areas such as first aid, CPR, AED and/or personal trainer.
SPORTS MEDICINE/ATHLETIC TRAINING II
Course # 7662
Grade 12
1 Credit
Prerequisite: Health & Physical Education 9 & 10, and Sports Medicine I, Anatomy
This course of studies provides students with the basic concepts and skill set required for an entry-level position as a sports medicine assistant. It introduces students to topics such as injury prevention, nutrition, first aid/CPR/ AED, exercise physiology, and biomechanics. Students study basic human anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, legal and ethical issues in sports medicine, and career preparation. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be eligible to take the National Academy of Sports Medicine-Certified Personal Trainer (NASM-CPT) exam. This course builds upon basic knowledge acquired in Sports Medicine I on topics such as exercise physiology, biomechanics, exercise program design, and injury prevention, assessment, treatment, and management. Students will assess fitness, measure body composition, and design exercise programs. Students prepare for a career in sports medicine, including completing an internship, practicing interview skills, and building a resume.
WELDING I
Course # 8672
Grade 11-12
1 Credit
Prerequisite: Introduction to Plant Systems or Introduction to Animal Sciences
Fee $ 115
Students taking this one year hands-on course will learn the skills needed to permanently join metals with the application of heat. Students will learn to safely use such equipment as acetylene torches, bench grinders, stick welders, mig welders, and arc welders. Students will work with wire and sheet metal. Students will work with horizontal and vertical cutting and welding. Students will learn to run a correct bead while creating butt welds, lap welds, edge welds, and inside and outside corner welds. The students will learn to stick weld, mig weld, cut steel, grind steel, and learn the simple layout of materials, and will also fabricate items made of metal. Students taking the course will also have the opportunity to earn the OSHA safety certification based on the type of materials they will use in the course.
WELDING II
Course # 8673
Grade 12
2 Credits
Prerequisite: Welding I
Fee $50
Students taking this one year hands-on course will learn the skills needed to permanently join metals with the application of heat. Students will learn to safely use such equipment as acetylene torches, bench grinders, stick welders, mig welders, and arc welders. Students will work with wire and sheet metal. Students will work with horizontal and vertical cutting and welding. Students will learn to run a correct bead while creating butt welds, lap welds, edge welds, and inside and outside corner welds. The students will learn to stick weld, mig weld, cut steel, grind steel, and learn the simple layout of materials, and will also fabricate items made of metal. Students taking the course will also have the opportunity to earn the OSHA safety and certification based on the type of materials they will use in the course.