CTE Course Options

Accounting Honors

This is a rigorous course designed for students pursuing a career in business. Students will gain an understanding of the accounting cycle. Emphasis is placed on analysis and the recording of business transactions, preparation and interpretation of financial statements, accounting systems, banking and payroll activities, basic types of business ownership and an accounting career orientation. Students will analyze case studies and apply learned objectives to complete a capstone project.

Computer Engineering Technology I

This course includes the hardware skills required for installing and maintaining computers. It includes objectives in the following five domains, a) PC Hardware, b) Networking c) Laptops, d) Printers, and e) Operational Procedures. English language arts, mathematics, and science are reinforced. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include apprenticeship, cooperative education, internship, and job shadowing. This course helps prepare students for the CompTIA A+ credential.

Computer Engineering Technology II Honors

This course includes the software skills required for installing and maintaining computers. It includes the following four domains, a) Operating Systems, b) Security, c) Mobile Devices, and d) Troubleshooting. English language arts, mathematics, and science are reinforced. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include apprenticeship, cooperative education, internship, and job shadowing. This course helps prepare students for the CompTIA A+ credential.

Microsoft Excel and Access

Students in the Access Microsoft Imagine Academy benefit from world-class Microsoft curriculum and cutting-edge software tools to tackle real-world challenges in the classroom environment. Students will learn how to create and work with a database and its objects by using the new and improved features in newest version of Microsoft Access. Students will learn how to create, modify, and locate information as well as how to create programmable elements and share and distribute database information. Mathematics is reinforced.

Microsoft Word and PowerPoint

Students will utilize Microsoft curriculum to tackle real world challenges in the classroom. Students will use the 2016 version of Word, PowerPoint, and Publisher to create, enhance, customize, share, and deliver complex documents, presentations, and publications. This course enables students to gain a Microsoft certification in Word 2016 and PowerPoint 2016.

Multimedia and Webpage Design

This project based course teaches and expands upon students' knowledge of desktop publishing , graphic image design, computer animation, multimedia production, and webpage design. Communication and critical thinking skills are heavily reinforced through software applications. Students learn through project based applications as they plan, design, and create various products.

Personal Finance

Personal Finance prepares students to understand economic activities and challenges of individuals and families, the role of lifestyle goals in edcuation and career choices, procedures in a successful job search, financial forms, and shopping options and practices for meeting consumer needs. The course also prepares students to understand consumer rights, responsibilities, and infomration, how to protect personal and family resources, and apply procedures for managing personal finances. Topics include: Taxes, spending plans/budget, saving, investing, banking, payroll, buying/renting a home, buying/leasing a car, good shopping practices, identify theft, credit, insurance and estate planning.

Apparel and Textile Production 1

In this course, students are introduced to clothing production in the areas of preparation for clothing construction, basic clothing construction techniques, consumer decisions, textiles, historical perspectives and design, and career opportunities. Emphasis is placed on students applying these construction and design skills to apparel and home fashion.

Early Childhood Education I

This two-credit course prepares students to work with children in early education and child care settings. Areas of study include personal and professional preparation, child development from birth to age 12, techniques and procedures for working with young children, and history, trends and opportunities in this field. An internship makes up 50% of instructional time.

Early Childhood Education II Honors

This two-credit course provides advanced experiences in working with children from infancy to age 12 in early education and child care settings. Area of study include program planning and management, developmentally appropriate practice, procedures and strategies for working with special groups of children, and career development and professionalism. An internship makes up 50% of instructional time. Students must be 16 years old by October 1.

Foods I

This course examines the nutritional needs of the individual. Emphasis is placed on fundamental of food production, kitchen and meal management, food groups and their preparation, and time and resource management. Students will participate in 8-10 labs per semester focusing on skills gained from curriculum. Students will have the opportunity to take and be certified in Safe Plates. Recommended for 10 - 12 grade

Foods II Enterprise

In this course students experience the cross-section of nutrition science and food preparation, while building skills for an expanding range of career opportunities. Emphasis is placed on health and social responsibility while improving the way people eat. Students explore food protection, nutrients, life cycle nutrition, sports nutrition, medical nutrition therapy, and American and global foodways. Students will have the opportunity to take and be ServSafe Certified.

Interior Design I

This course focuses on the elements and principles of design and how to apply them in home interiors. Topics include selecting goods and services, creating functional living areas, applying color schemes, and home styles. Emphasis is placed on elements and principles of design, interior backgrounds, furnishings, architectural styles and features, and functional home design. Activities include hands on projects, creating architectural drawings, digital design programs, and creating vision design boards.

Interior Design II

This course prepares students for entry-level and technical work opportunities in the residential and non-residential interior design fields. Students deepen their understanding of design fundamentals and theory by designing interior plans to meet living space needs of specific individuals or families. Topics include application of design theory to interior plans and production, selection of materials, and examination of business procedures.

Parenting and Child Development

This course introduces students to responsible nurturing and basic applications of child development theory with children from infancy through age six. Areas of study include parenthood decisions, child care issues, prenatal development and care, and development and care of infants, toddlers and children three through six. Emphasis is on responsibilities of parents, readiness for parenting, and the influence parents have on children while providing care and guidance. Students are provided the option of taking home a Real Care infant simulator for a weekend.

Teen Living

Students will learn the basics of the human services field. Students will learn about the individual, family and community services and life skills for human development. Emphasis is placed on diversity, analyzing community issues, and life management skills. Activities engage students in exploring various helping professions, while building essential life skills they can apply in their lives to achieve optimal well-being. There are many opportunities for group projects, community service projects, and hands on learning.

Health Science I

This course focuses on human anatomy, physiology and human body diseases and disorders. Projects, teamwork, and demonstrations serve as instructional strategies. This class is recommended for tenth, eleventh, and twelfth graders.

Health Science II

This course is designed to help students expand their understanding of trends of health care agencies, basic health insurance concepts, legal and ethical issues, concepts of teamwork, and effective communication. Students will learn health care skills, including current CPR and first aid training. This course is recommended for eleventh and twelfth graders.

Health Team Relations

This course is designed to introduce the profession of health care, role and function of health care team members. Topics include terminology, the history of health care, health care agencies, ethics, legal responsibilities, careers, holistic health, human needs, change, cultural awareness, communication, medical math, leadership, and career decision making. This class is recommended for ninth graders.

Pharmacy Technician Honors

This course has self-paced, on line instruction designed to prepare students to pass a national pharmacy technician certification exam and to support pharmacology knowledge for any medical career. The classroom provides hands on opportunities for class and individual reinforcement of curriculum. Topics include federal law, review of medications for body systems, calculations, and pharmacy operations. Mathematics are reinforced in this course. This course is recommended for seniors.

Entrepreneurship I

Students are introduced to the dynamic processes involved in opening, managing, and growing a small business. Emphasis is on the exploration of ideas of products and services, research procedures, business financing, marketing strategies, and access to resources needed for starting a small business. Students will begin to develop the components for a marketing plan for a business.

Marketing I

Students develop an understanding of the processes involved from the creation to the consumption of products/services. Students develop an understanding and skills in the areas of: distribution, marketing information management, market planning, pricing, product / service management, promotion, and selling. Students develop an understanding of marketing functions, applications and impact on business operations.

Sports and Entertainment Marketing I

Students are introduced to the industry of sports, entertainment, and event marketing. Topics include: branding, licensing and naming rights; business foundations; concessions; and on site merchandising; economic foundations; human relations; and safety and security.

Sports and Entertainment Marketing II

Students acquire an understanding of selling, promotion, and marketing planning of sports, entertainment, and event marketing. Emphasis is on business management, career development, client relations, contracts, ethics, event management, and facilities management, legal issues, and sponsorships.

Core and Sustainable Construction

This course covers the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Core certification modules required for all the NCCER curriculum-area programs, and an additional Green module. The course content includes; basic safety, introduction to: construction math, hand tools, power tools and blueprints, material handling, basic communication skills, and basic employability skills and "Your Role in the Green Environment." The additional Green module has been added to provide students with instruction in the green environment, green construction practices and green building rating systems.

Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration I

This course includes an introduction to the installation, maintenance and repair of heating, ventilating, air condition and refrigeration systems. Basic information on employment opportunities, trade terminology, materials, supplies, and shop safety is discussed. The curriculum is based on the National Center for Construction Education and Research which includes written and performance assessments. Students can obtain nationally recognized certification upon successful completion of these assessments. Topics include introduction to the basics refrigeration process in mechanical refrigeration and air conditioning systems. HVAC&R state regulations and installation codes are introduced to the student. Fifty percent or more of the time will be devoted to hands-on experience.

Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration II

Advanced instruction includes proper estimating, system design, importance of specifications, and the use of reference manuals in the installation of heating/ventilation, and air conditioning systems. Units of instruction include piping installations, trouble-shooting, motors and controls for plumbing and HVAC systems. Seventy-five percent of the time is devoted to hands-on experience. Students are provided the opportunity to take the Federal CFC and HCFC Certification exam.

Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration III

Advanced instruction including electric controls and mechanical trouble-shooting on heating/air conditioning and refrigeration equipment. Time is devoted to electrical control circuit design. Over seventy-five percent of the time is devoted to hands-on experience working on commercial refrigeration equipment.

Carpentry I

This course covers basic carpentry terminology and develops technical aspects of carpentry with emphasis on development of introductory skills. English Language Arts and Mathematics are reinforced. This course helps prepare students for National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certification.

Carpentry II

This course covers additional technical aspects of carpentry with emphasis on development of intermediate skills. The course content includes floor systems, wall and ceiling framing, roof framing, introductions to concrete, reinforcing materials and forms, windows and exterior doors, and basic stair layout. English and math are reinforced. This course helps prepare students for National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certification.

Carpentry III

This course develops advanced technical aspects of carpentry with emphasis on development of skills. The course content includes roofing applications, thermal and moisture protection, exterior finishing, cold formed steel framing and drywall installations. English language arts and mathematics are reinforced. This course helps prepare students for National Center for Construction Education and Research.

Masonry I

This course covers basic masonry terminology and develops technical aspects of masonry with emphasis on development of introductory skills. This course introduces the nature of masonry technology, materials and supplies, and employability skills. Topics include safety, layout, tools, leveling, plumbing, use of straight-edge, and jointing brick and block in wall construction. This course helps prepare students for the National Center for Construction Education and Research certification (NCCER).

Automotive Service Fundamentals

This course introduces automotive safety, basic automotive terminology, system & component identification, knowledge and introductory skills in hand tools, shop equipment, basic servicing, and use of service information. Also careers and various job opportunities in the automotive repair industry will be discussed. As part of the NATEF accreditation, topics are aligned to the Maintenance and Light Repair (MLR) requirements.

Automotive Service I

This course develops automotive knowledge and skills in performing scheduled automotive maintenance, servicing and basic testing of brakes, electrical systems, drivetrain, engine, HVAC and steering & suspension systems, emphasizing hands-on experience. As part of the NATEF accreditation, topics are aligned to the Maintenance and Light Repair (MLR) requirements. At least 80% of this course will be dedicated to hands-on shop experience.

Automotive Service II

This course builds on the knowledge and skills introduced in Automotive Service I and develops advanced knowledge and skills in vehicle system repair and/or replacement of components in the brakes, electrical systems, drivetrain, engine, HVAC and steering & suspension systems, emphasizing hands-on experience. As part of the NATEF accreditation, topics are aligned to the Maintenance and Light Repair (MLR) requirements. This course helps prepare students for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification in Maintenance and Light Repair (MLR-G1). At least 80% of this course will be dedicated to hands-on shop experience.

Automotive Service III

This course builds on the skills and knowledge introduced in Automotive Service I & II. Building advanced automotive skills and knowledge in vehicle servicing, testing, repair, and diagnosis of brakes, electrical systems, drive train, engine, HVAC and steering & suspension systems, while emphasizing hands-on experience. As part of the NATEF accreditation, topics are aligned to the Maintenance and Light Repair (MLR) requirements. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include apprenticeship, internship and job shadowing. This course helps prepare students for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification in Maintenance and Light Repair (MLR-G1). At least 80% of this course will be dedicated to hands-on shop experience.

Drafting I

This course introduces students to the use of simple and complex graphic tools used to communicate and understand ideas and concepts found in the areas of architecture, manufacturing, engineering, science, and mathematics. Topics include problem-solving strategies, classical representation methods such as sketching, geometric construction techniques, as well as computer assisted design (CAD), orthographic projection, and 3-D modeling. The use of CADsoftware such as Autodesk AutoCAD, is essential to this course, and the required method of producing finished drawings. Autodesk Certified User certification is offered through this course.

Drafting II - Architectural

This course focuses on the principles and concepts of architiectural design, and the use of Building Information Modeling (BIM) software, used in the field of architecture. An emphasis is placed on the use of 3D CAD tools in the design and execution of floor plans, foundation plans, roof plans, wall sections and elevation drawings. An understanding of 3D CAD concepts and terms and the use of 3D CAD software such as Autodesk REVIT, are developed in this course, and the required method of producing finished drawings. Autodesk Certified User certification is offered through this course.

Drafting III - Architectural Honors

This course introduces students to advanced architectural design concepts, and Building Information Modeling (BIM) software. Emphasis is placed on the use of 3D CAD tools in the design and execution of site and topographical plans, foundation details, electrical/lighting design, stair/railing design and details, bath and kitchen details, multi-level floor systems, site development, rendering and walkthroughs; as well as, small commercial building and design. The use of 3D CAD software such as Autodesk REVIT, are essential to this course, and the required method of producing finished drawings. Students will also be introduced to the use of architectural presentation models. Autodesk Certified User certification is offered through this course.

Drafting II - Engineering

This course focuses on engineering graphics, introducing the student to symbol libraries, industry standards, and sectioning techniques. Topics include coordinate systems, principles of machine processes and gearing, and the contruction of 3D models using CAD. Mathematics, science, and mechanical engineering concepts involving the working principles and design of cams and gears are reinforced in this course. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course are apprenticeship, internships, and cooperative edcuation. Hands-on work experiences and leadership activities provide many opportunities to enhance classroom instruction and career development.

Drafting III - Engineering Honors

This course is designed to challenge students while providing them with the foundation in engineering principles necessary to be successful in most engineering careers. This course is designed around a "team" concept that teaches students how to work more efficiently as a team to reach their final goal. Hands-on work experience and leadership activities that will provide many opportunities to enhance classroom instruction and career development. Instruments used in the course are 3D software Inventor, 3D printer system, and hands on measuring devices. Students will use their laptops to enhance their skills in the following areas; documentation, presentation, and communication skills are valuable assets when looking for a job or internship. Students develop presentation and communication skills through written reports and oral presentations, and students learn the importance of documentation in engineering projects.

Digital Media I

This course provides students with industry knowledge and skills in the overall digital media design field. Areas covered in the this course include graphics, animation, audio, video and web design.

Film Production I

Students will learn to edit the Final Cut Pro software which is the industry film standard software, while learning a variety of film techniques. Creating short movies is a large portion of the classwork.

Film Production II

Film Production 2 will focus on cinematic storytelling and Final Cut Pro Certification. Cinematic storytelling includes understanding camera placement, lighting, composition, motion and editing to help tell a story in film. Students will study scenes from films and create their own projects to demonstrate these techniques. Throughout the projects, students will work on Final Cut Pro to familiarize themselves with the software, so that they can achieve their Final Cut Pro Certification. Outside classwork and projects are required as part of the curriculum.

Visual Design

This course is a project-based course that develops career and communications skills in print and graphic design using Adobe tools. This course enables students to gain Adobe certification in PhotoshopCC, Illustrator CC and InDesign CC. It is preferred that students have taken Digital Media or have a background in graphic design. Recommended for grades 10-12.

Video Production

This course is a project-based video course that develops career and communication skills in video production using Adobe tools. This course is aligned to Adobe Premiere certification. Students will learn TV broadcasting techniques and create shows for the school system's TV station. Outside classwork and projects are required. Recommended for grades 10-12.

Spring Blue Devil Update / T&I Internship Advanced Digital Media

Students in this course are responsible for producing school announcement show and other programming for the school system's TV station. Students will fill various roles in the television production process. Emphasis will be placed on producing quality videos for broadcast, distribution or competition. Outside class work and projects are required.

Fall Blue Devil Update / .T&I Internship Digital Media

CTE Internship - Fall

A CTE Internship allows for additional development of career and technical competencies with in a general career field. Internships allow students to observe and participate in daily operations, develop direct contact with job personnel, ask questions about particular careers, and perform certain job tasks. This activity is exploratory and allows the student to get the hands-on experience in a number of related activities. The teacher, student, and the business community jointly plan the organization, implementation and evaluation of an internship, regardless of whether it is an unpaid or paid internship. Students must provide their own transportation.