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BUSINESS EDUCATION

The Business Education program is designed to meet the needs of several types of students: The career oriented who plan to enter the world of work after completing high school; those who want to further refine their business skills at an accredited business school after completing high school; those who plan to pursue a career in a business related field.

Courses marked with a 🌐 satisfy the 21st Century Life & Career requirement.

HONORS BUSINESS ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT 🌐

CREDITS: 2.5

Half Year

Prerequisite: None

Grades: 11-12

This course will be offered in the first semester and serves as the prerequisite for the second semester College Marketing Course. Course content includes the planning, supervision, control and performance of activities involved in the production of goods and services. The problems of human relations and labor management and the functions of human resources, marketing, purchasing, production and finance are explored from the standpoint of effectively carrying on business that relates positively to the society of which it is a part.

This college-level, semester course offers three college credits by successfully completing the course with a grade of C or better.

HONORS COLLEGE MARKETING

CREDITS: 2.5

Half Year

Prerequisite: Business Organization and Management

Grades: 11-12

This course presents an overview of the field of marketing and the marketing concept. Students develop an understanding of the growing importance of the consumer, the difference between industrial and consumer marketing, the impact of government and environment on marketing, and the basic marketing functions of product planning, marketing channels, physical distribution, promotion, pricing and marketing research using metrics and analytics. The curriculum is supplemented with DECA role plays and simulations, case study analysis, and field trips. This college-level, semester course offers three college credits by successfully completing the course with a grade of C or better.

ACCOUNTING I 🌐

CREDITS: 5

Full Year

Prerequisite: None

Grades: 9-12

As an introduction to financial accounting, students will explore various careers in accounting and acquire foundational skills necessary for preparing the accounting records of a sole proprietorship. Students will utilize various journal reports, post to general ledger accounts, and create financial reports such as Balance Sheets and Income Statements. Completion of this course will enable students to pursue future studies in higher education in the field of accounting.

ACCOUNTING II

CREDITS: 5

Full Year

Prerequisite: Accounting I

Grades: 10-12

In Accounting II, greater emphasis will be on preparing accounting records and reports for a corporation. More sophisticated accounting techniques will be covered including creating and analyzing financial reporting, completion of corporate income tax forms and preparing personal tax returns. Students will also use QuickBooks to implement day-to-day accounting functions for fictitious clients. Completion of this course will prepare students for future studies in higher education in accounting, finance, business management, or advanced placement in college accounting programs.

BUSINESS LAW 🌐

CREDITS: 5

Full Year

Prerequisite: None

Grades: 10-12

Do you know your rights? This course is designed to teach students about basic legal rights and the legal environment in which they live. Students will participate in class discussions, activities and debates, which will further enhance the fundamentals of business and personal law and how it relates in real life. Topics include: Careers in law, the origins of law, business ethics, criminal and civil law, the court system, contracts, agreements, warranties, consumer protection, liability and insurance, federal and state regulations, credit and bankruptcy, marriage and divorce. A class trip to the Superior Court of NJ, class speakers and videos/films will further enhance these topics.

ECONOMICS & PERSONAL FINANCE (DLE: Distance Learning Environment)

CREDITS: 5

Prerequisite: None

Grades: 9-12

The Economic & Personal Finance course is a hybrid, self-paced, digital course designed to prepare students to make wise consumer choices and financial decisions in their personal and professional lives. The first half of the year, students will learn about the fundamental concepts of micro- and macro- economics. Topics include Scarcity & Economic Resources, Economic Systems & Decision Making, Supply & Demand, Market Structures, Roles of Government, and Economic Indicators. The second half of the school year will cover Personal Finance. This course is designed to educate students on the fundamental concepts of personal finance, allowing them to become financially responsible members of society. Topics include Income & Careers, Financial Management, Credit & Debt Management, Economic & Government Influences, Financial Responsibility, and Insuring & Protecting. Students will demonstrate a disciplined approach as they participate and collaborate with weekly on-line learning activities that includes instructional videos, peer discussions, assignments, and assessments. Students will also be building their skills in the areas of reading, writing, inquiry, collaboration, and organization.

Successful completion of this course satisfies New Jersey and our district’s personal financial literacy graduation requirement.

AP MICROECONOMICS

CREDITS: 5

Full Year

Prerequisite: None

Grades: 9 -12

AP Microeconomics will provide students with a thorough understanding of the principles of economics that apply to the functions of individual decision makers, consumers, and producers, within the larger economic system. This course emphasizes the nature and functions of product markets and includes the study of factor markets and of the role of government in promoting greater efficiency and equity in the economy. Students will benefit from obtaining an education in one of the most critical areas of business. The course will also highlight the affect political and business decisions have on an economy. Successful completion of this course satisfies New Jersey and our district’s personal financial literacy graduation requirement.

AP MACROECONOMICS

CREDITS: 5

Full Year

Prerequisite: None

Grades: 9-12

AP Macroeconomics will provide students with a thorough understanding of the principles of economics that apply to an economic system as a whole. The course places particular emphasis on the study of national income and price-level determination, and develops students’ familiarity with economic performance measures, the financial sector, stabilization policies, economic growth, and international economics. The course will also look at macroeconomic issues such as the political impact on economic systems and the economic decision-making process as well as through current events and global trends.Successful completion of this course satisfies New Jersey and our district’s personal financial literacy graduation requirement.

BUSINESS PRINCIPLES & PRACTICES 🌐

CREDITS: 5

Full Year

Prerequisite: None

Grades 9-12

An exploratory journey into the world of business which will address the wide range of career opportunities available in today’s society. Finding the right job based on your interest and skills, understanding the importance of on-the-job experience with work experience education and internships, where and how to look for a job, developing habits and attitudes that will increase your employability, design a resume and all job search related letters (letter of interest, letter of resignation, follow up), preparing for an interview, building confidence, participating in a real-life mock interview experience, income and salary negotiation, social media presence obligations and responsibilities, navigating the workplace environment, and balancing work and personal life while developing your career. This will allow students to make clear and confident educational and career choices in the future. Class lectures, discussions, activities and speakers will further develop an understanding of the various opportunities available to them.

MARKETING EDUCATION 🌐

CREDITS: 5

Full Year

Prerequisite: None

Grades: 9-12

This course is designed for students based on the knowledge that all careers incorporate marketing into their practices. The U.S. Department of Education has identified marketing as one of the sixteen career clusters. Careers in marketing include selling, advertising, research, retail merchandising, entrepreneurship, marketing information systems, hospitality, travel and tourism, and technical sales. All of these careers require the basic marketing skill learned in this course. Students will also have the opportunity to utilize and incorporate their marketing skills and acquired knowledge while working on high interest and engaging projects.

COMPUTERS IN THE BUSINESS WORLD 🌐

CREDITS: 5

Full Year

Prerequisite: None

Grades: 9-12

Learn to navigate technology in the world in which we live. Introduction to business skills, tools and materials are designed to provide hands-on practice with the latest computer equipment and technology. Skills which are necessary in today’s business world for use in college, employment and even personal use. This course provides the fundamentals and enrichment of word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF files and the internet using a PC platform. Explore Google Documents, Forms, Slides, and Classroom. Formatting letter design, document writing, drawing using shapes, spreadsheet formulas and calculations, creating a budget, tables, charting, graphing and document integration using a combination of the skills learned in the classroom, will be covered. Class lectures, presentations, discussions and speakers will allow for discussion topics related to careers in business and technology and use outside of the classroom.

OMNICHANNEL MARKETING 🌐

CREDITS:5

Full Year

Prerequisite: None

Grades: 10-12

Omnichannel Marketing is a specialized course for students interested in marketing. In addition to covering the fundamentals of marketing, students will study specialized topics, including advertising, promotion, pricing, sponsorships, endorsements, and facilities management. This course also examines the advanced topic of social media marketing. Students will learn how to use today's most popular social media platforms to enhance marketing efforts. Search engine optimization, keyword research, audience awareness, lead generation, monetization, social media analytics, planning and auditing, and personal branding will be discussed. Finally, students will participate in two exciting and realistic online simulations that reinforce course concepts. One simulation requires that students make business decisions to improve a professional sports and entertainment stadium's profitability. The second simulation lets students experience social media marketing in a safe, realistic, and dynamic environment by assuming a marketing executive's role in a hypothetical e-commerce company.

ENTREX LAB DUAL ENROLLMENT COURSE

CREDITS: 5

FUll Year

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Omnichannel Marketing or Honors Marketing & Business Organization with a grade of 85 and above, and teacher recommendation.

Grades: 10-12

Do you have an idea that would improve your community, change the world, or disrupt the current marketplace? Would you like to learn how to become an change agent and innovator? Do you wonder what it is like to start your own business and be your own boss? EntreX Lab provides a hands-on approach to learning the entrepreneurial skills of idea generation, creative problem solving, leadership, evidence-based decision-making, resilience, teamwork, and persuasive communication. Through first-hand experience with

the entrepreneurial process, students build the mindset needed to create, capture, and deliver value from new ideas in any sector. With opportunities to connect with like-minded peers across the state and throughout the world, this course serves as an empowering opportunity to turn ideas into action. Students will have an opportunity to earn three undergraduate credits from the University of Delaware.

HONORS FINANCE

CREDITS: 5

Full Year

Prerequisite: None

Grades: 11-12

This honors-level course is focused on the examination into personal and business finance through a blend of lectures, assignments, and the use of 21st-century applications. Topics will include, but are not limited to: time value of money, stock and bond valuation, capital budgeting, portfolio theory, asset-pricing models, cost of capital, dealing with risk, capital structure, acquisitions, and options. The application of theory to practical applications will be stressed in the lectures.

FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE Courses

Courses marked with a 🌐 satisfy the 21st Century Life & Career requirement.

LIVING ON YOUR OWN 🌐

CREDITS: 5

Full Year

Prerequisite: None

Grades: 9-12

Living On Your Own provides students with the necessary experience needed to develop basic life skills for their present and future roles in society. General topics include but are not limited to the development of the individual, interpersonal skills, management skills, communication skills and financial literacy skills. Living on your Own also emphasizes preparation for employment and develops the transferable skills necessary for success in the workplace. Students will also work to develop enhanced levels of emotional intelligence and explore units of study that focus on enriching the family experience. Included in the curriculum are revamped 21st-century units that explore individual learning styles, study skills, physical and emotional well-being, communication skills and financial literacy. The course also exposes our students to fundamental life skills, including basic food preparation & nutrition, child development, clothing care & repair, interior design & dorm/home technology. Unit activities and assessments examine the transferable skills necessary for success in 21st-century society.

Successful completion of this course satisfies New Jersey and our district’s personal financial literacy graduation requirement.

WORKING WITH CHILDREN I 🌐

CREDITS: 5

Full Year

Prerequisite: None

Grades: 9-12

Working With Children is designed for those students who are interested in observing and being with young children. During the first nine weeks of school, students will discuss child developmental theories, as well as create lesson plans for games, story time, letter time and arts and crafts. The remaining time is devoted to running the Falcon’s Nest Preschool for three and half and four-year-olds from the community. Students learn to interact with the young children and to promote responsible behavior. Working With Children is an important class for all students, especially those interested in a career concerned with children.

WORKING WITH CHILDREN II

CREDITS: 5

Full Year

Prerequisite: Working With Children I and Teacher Recommendation

Grades: 10-12

This class is designed to give the experienced Working With Children student additional experience in planning, implementing and evaluating a child development learning laboratory. During the first weeks, students will research and write cognitive lesson plans to be implemented in the Falcon’s Nest Preschool. During the remaining time, students will follow an individual child attending the preschool and will record this child’s physical, social, emotional, and cognitive growth. The students will learn how to communicate with both preschoolers and their parents to promote a positive relationship between home, school, and community.

WORKING WITH CHILDREN III

CREDITS: 5

Full Year

Grades: 11-12

Prerequisite: Working With Children II and Teacher Recommendation

Working With Children III is designed for the serious student who wants to challenge him/herself while learning more about preschool child development. Students will be involved in all phases of planning and implementing the Falcon’s Nest Preschool while working with an individual child. This advanced level course is for those high school students planning to study child development, psychology or education in college.

TEACHING MENTORSHIP (Career Preparation and Research)

Kean University Dual Enrollment Course

CREDITS: 15

Full Year

Prerequisite: Working With Children II, Teacher Interview and Recommendation

Grade: 12

Teaching Mentorship is part of the Career Preparation and Research / Senior Option program. It is a senior class that is designed to give the students valuable experience working with younger children in a regular elementary classroom. Students will have the opportunity to work closely with school age children which will expose them to the field of education as a career choice. Students will work directly with the regular classroom teachers to develop lesson plans, projects, grades, etc. High school students will travel to the middle and elementary schools within the Monroe Township and Jamesburg School Districts to work with teachers. Students will learn about the opportunities available in the field of teaching, to cultivate the abilities essential in a good teacher, to learn of various trends, techniques, phases of education, and to foster the development of student leadership.

Students that successfully complete the program can earn three credits from Kean University through our accredited Tomorrow’s Teachers program.

FASHION DESIGN I 🌐

CREDITS: 5

Full Year

Prerequisite: None

Grades: 9-12

This course is designed to meet the needs of the student who is entering the field of fashion or who is interested in clothing construction as a hobby. The importance of creativity, image in clothing selection, consumer needs, and responsibilities are covered. Students work at their own pace and choose individual projects based on their abilities. No experience is needed for a student to perform well in this course.

FASHION DESIGN II

CREDITS: 5

Full Year

Prerequisite: Fashion Design I

Grades: 10-12

Fashion Design II will benefit those students with an interest in pursuing a career in the field of fashion. Monroe Township is within close proximity to the fashion capital of the world. The garment center has a mass number of career opportunities for students to explore. Students will learn detailed garment construction and sewing skills. Areas of study will include: Fashion Retailing, Buying, Language of Fashion, Textiles, and Fabric. In addition, students will study how the history of fashion influences today’s designers. A variety of fashion related careers will be introduced to encompass art and design and retail merchandising. Students will have the opportunity to take field trips to the garment district as well as to various fashion institutes.

FASHION MERCHANDISING

CREDITS: 5

Full Year

Prerequisite: Fashion Design I

Grades: 10-12

Students will be introduced to the basic concepts of Marketing and how they are used in the fashion business. The students will work on several individual and group projects that will put their marketing ideas into practice. The class will study in depth the history of fashion throughout the decades from early 1900’s to current day. Students will use their creative skills to sketch their own clothing designs, create advertisements, and present their ideas to a “sales team”. All students will be required to create a fashion forward window display to practice and develop visual merchandising skills. In addition, students will research the different career opportunities available to them within the field of Fashion Merchandising.

FOODS 🌐

CREDITS: 5

Full Year

Prerequisite: None

Grades: 9-10

The Foods class is designed to familiarize students with the basic techniques of food preparation. Students will prepare baked goods of all types, as well as learn to cook with vegetables, fruits, grains, eggs dairy products, and meats. Meal preparation, food selection, sanitation, and service are also emphasized. Nutrition as it applies to food preparation techniques and meal planning is covered.

INTERNATIONAL AND GOURMET COOKING

CREDITS: 5

Full Year

Prerequisite: Foods

Grades: 10-12

This course builds upon the basic concepts of baking, food preparation, and exposes students to international cuisine. First half of the class we will be learning, discussing, and practicing all the fundamental techniques that make us better bakers. We will touch on classic French pastry, bread baking, cake decorating, and more. The second half of class, we will be taking a trip around the world exploring traditional foods of Italy, India, Mexico, China and more. This course is recommended for students interested in learning to prepare more advanced recipes and broaden their taste buds.

CULINARY ARTS I

CREDITS: 5

Full Year

Prerequisite: Foods

Grades: 10-12

This course builds upon the basic concepts of food preparation and exposes students to the world of professional food service. The following topics will be covered: the Brigade system, cooking methods, seasonings and flavorings, soups and sandwiches, advanced baking and decorating, pasta and grains, culinary nutrition and regional cuisine. Students will use technology on a daily basis by collaborating with their peers, researching restaurant and food styles as well as discovering new recipes and techniques. Culinary careers are emphasized throughout the school year via group projects and practical experience and practical experience catering various MTHS events.

CULINARY ARTS II

CREDITS: 5

Full Year

Prerequisite: Culinary Arts I

Grade: 11-12

This course builds upon the basic concepts of Culinary Arts I and exposes students to an advanced level of professional food service. The following topics will be covered: catering and Garde Manger, stocks and sauces, recipe creation, advanced baking and pastry, menu design, meat and fish cookery, international cuisine and cooking without a recipe. This course is recommended for students interested in pursuing a culinary career and/or learning more about the food service industry. Also, students will create and test recipes that they will prepare and serve to teachers at the Falcon’s Bistro and various MTHS events.

PRINCIPLES OF CONSUMER SCIENCE 🌐

Prerequisite: None

Grades: 9-12

Family and Consumer Sciences at the Monroe Township High School prepares students towards becoming independent, productive citizens in 21st-century society. It is the focus of Family and Consumer Science courses to provide all students with the foundational skills to enhance their ability to act responsibly, productively, work cooperatively, apply concepts of balancing school and family, create solutions to critical and emergent issues, utilize technology effectively in personal and family settings, and maintain healthy lifestyles. Family and Consumer Sciences provide the bridges needed by all students to deal with life issues; while founding all lessons and applications on Career Ready Practices and Social and Emotional Health.

INDUSTRIAL ARTS Courses

Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Engineering teaches students that real-world problems often have multiple solutions and many pathways to success. With engaging courses like Introduction to Engineering Design (IED), Civil Engineering and Architecture CEA), Engineering Essentials (EE), Principles of Engineering (POE), and Honors Engineering Design and Development (EDD), you can empower your students to explore possibilities, experiment, learn from failure, and turn ideas into reality. PLTW Engineering encourages students to adopt a problem-solving mindset, engaging them in compelling, real-world challenges that help them become better collaborators and thinkers. (www.pltw.org)

Courses marked with a 🌐 satisfy the 21st Century Life & Career requirement.

INTRODUCTION ENGINEERING DESIGN (PLTW-IED) 🌐

CREDITS: 5

Full Year Course

Prerequisite: None

Grades: 9-10

The major focus of the course is to expose students to the design process, research and analysis, teamwork, communication methods, global and human impacts, engineering standards and technical documentation. Students use the Design Process to help them design solutions to solve proposed problems and learn how to document their work and communicate solutions to peers and members of the professional community. The course will be the Introduction course in the Pre-Engineering strand of courses. These courses will be offered as high level electives for students who wish to pursue Engineering in college, gain valuable experience with the integration of CAD/CAM technology with Engineering and Industrial Design. When finished the students will be able to market their skills not only in applying to colleges of their choice, but also market those skills in a growing, very competitive, global economy. The curriculum will have both horizontal and vertical articulation, matching the students needs and growing skills throughout their coursework. These courses will also be designed as a compliment to the current and evolving Industrial Arts program, focusing on creative, "hands-on", problem solving and craftsmanship. This blend of contemporary and traditional coursework will be designed to reach all learners and encourage students to experience both.

DIGITAL ELECTRONICS (PLTW-DE)

Credits: 5

Full Year Course

Prerequisite: Engineering Design (PLTW-IED)

Grades 10-12

Digital electronics is the foundation of all modern electronic devices such as cell phones, MP3 players, laptop computers, digital cameras, and high-definition televisions. Students are introduced to the process of combinational and sequential logic design, engineering standards, and technical documentation.

PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING (PLTW-POE)

CREDITS: 5

Full Year Course

Prerequisite: A grade of 80 or better in Engineering Design and have taken or be enrolled in Algebra I before selecting this course and teacher recommendation.

Grades: 10-12

Principles of Engineering (PLTW - POE) is a high school-level survey course of engineering. The course exposes students to some of the major concepts that they will encounter in a postsecondary engineering course of study. Students have an opportunity to investigate engineering and a high-tech career. POE gives students the opportunity to develop skills and understanding of course concepts through activity-, project, and problem-based (APPB) learning. Used in combination with a teaming approach, APPB learning challenges students to continually hone their interpersonal skills, creative abilities, and problem solving skills based upon engineering concepts. It also allows students to develop strategies to enable and direct their own learning, which is the ultimate goal of education. Students will employ engineering and scientific concepts in the solution of engineering design problems. Students will develop problem-solving skills and apply their knowledge of research and design to create solutions to various challenges. Students will also learn how to document their work and communicate their solutions to their peers and members of the professional community.

Principles of Engineering is the second of three foundation courses in the Project Lead The Way high school Engineering Program. The course applies and concurrently develops secondary level knowledge and skills in mathematics, science, and technology. It is recommended that students have a grade of 80 or better in Introduction to Engineering Design (PLTW - IED) and have taken or be enrolled in Algebra I.

ENGINEERING ESSENTIALS (PLTW-EE) 🌐

CREDITS: 5

Full Year

Prerequisites: None

Grades: 11-12

Engineering Essentials is a Project Lead the Way certified course. In Engineering Essentials students develop conceptual and theoretical understanding of the far-reaching and diverse applications of engineering. The course provides a broad exposure of all engineering fields and careers. Students develop and apply skills of teamwork, communication, problem solving, and professionalism.

After students complete the course, they will be able to market their skills not only in applying to colleges of their choice, but also market those skills in a growing, very competitive, global economy. The curriculum will have both horizontal and vertical articulation, matching the students needs and growing skills throughout their coursework. This course will also be designed as a complement to the current and evolving Industrial Arts program, focusing on creative, "hands-on", problem solving and craftsmanship. This blend of contemporary and traditional coursework will be designed to reach all learners and encourage students to experience both.

HONORS ENGINEERING DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT (PLTW - EDD)

Credits: 5

Full Year Course

Grades: 11-12

Prerequisites: Principles of Engineering or Civil Engineering & Architecture

In this capstone course, students work in teams to design and develop an original solution to a valid open-ended technical problem by applying the engineering design process. Students perform research to choose, validate, and justify a technical problem. After carefully defining the problem, teams design, build, and test their solutions while working closely with industry professionals who provide mentoring opportunities. Finally, student teams present and defend their original solution to an outside panel.

CIVIL ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE (PLTW-CEA)

Credits: 5

Full Year Course

Prerequisite: A grade of 80 or better in Engineering Design and have taken or be enrolled in Algebra I before selecting this course and teacher recommendation.

Grades: 10-12

Civil Engineering and Architecture is the study of the design and construction of residential and commercial building projects. The course includes an introduction to many of the varied factors involved in building design and construction including building components and systems, structural design, storm water management, site design, utilities and services, cost estimation, energy efficiency, and careers in the design and construction industry.

The major focus of the CEA course is to expose students to the design and construction of residential and commercial building projects, design teams and teamwork, communication methods, engineering standards, and technical documentation.

MATERIALS AND METHODS FOR TECHNOLOGY I 🌐

CREDITS: 5

Full Year

Prerequisite: None

Grades: 9-11

This course is designed to introduce the student to both traditional and modern materials used in today’s technologies. The students will discover through hands on problem solving activities how materials are processed and used in today’s technologies. They will also look at how materials are changed from raw materials into finished products. Materials covered will include wood, metals, plastics, composites, semiconductors, and newly emerging materials. Students will learn how these materials are processed and combined to meet the needs of modern day living. A section of the course will be on the careers in these areas and how advancements in the area of materials and processes have shaped our world.

MATERIALS AND METHODS FOR TECHNOLOGY II

CREDITS: 5

Full Year

Prerequisite: Materials and Methods for Technology I

Grades: 10-12

Materials and Methods for Technology II class is designed for students who completed Materials and Methods for Technology I. This course will build on the objectives, goals, and project based assignments that students completed in the introductory course. There will be greater focus on documenting the design continuum in addition to covering all of the material families. Kinesthetic learning experiences will allow students to analyze the outcome of manipulating various materials to solve different problems. The students will also gain greater technological literacy as a result of practical problem solving in the classroom.

CABINETMAKING

CREDITS: 5

Full Year

Prerequisite: Materials and Methods for Technology I

Grades: 10-12

This course is suggested for the advanced woodworking student. Students are allowed extensive lab time to complete a required woodworking project of the student’s own design. Students will be encouraged to use different combinations of materials in the production of their projects. Students will explore advanced machine and power tool techniques which will aid in the construction of their projects. Students will study the design process to give their projects a sense of style and function.

CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY 🌐

CREDITS: 5

Full Year

Prerequisite: Materials and Methods for Technology I

Grades: 10-12

Construction Technology provides students with experiences in the construction industry. A systems approach to construction will be studied. Some systems covered will include foundation, floor, wall, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC. Students will be involved with construction techniques and the estimating/planning process. Students will also gain valuable experience in exterior and interior design. Advanced areas of study will include agriculture, transportation, space, and underwater construction.

DRAFTING 🌐

CREDITS: 5

Full Year

Prerequisite: None

Grades: 9-12

In this introductory course, students will become skilled in communication through logical, precise drawings. Areas of study will include applications of line drawing, line composition, lettering, geometric shapes, designs and constructions, size description and orthographic projection. In addition, the student will become skilled in the proper use of a variety of tools, instruments and media commonly used by the draftsperson. Drafting is the universal language of the engineering industry. An introduction to CAD will be given.

DRAFTING & DESIGN

CREDITS: 5

Full Year

Prerequisite: Drafting

Grades: 10-12

In this advanced course, students will develop skills in communicating through logical and precise drawings. Areas of study will include isometric drawing, perspective drawing, inking, sketching, section drawing, fasteners and completed production drawings. The student will also become skilled in proper use of a variety of tools, instruments and media commonly used by the draftsperson. In addition, CAD will be explored. It is suggested that Drafting I be successfully completed prior to selecting this course.

COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING (CAD)

CREDITS: 5

Full Year

Prerequisite: Drafting

Grades: 10-12

This is an advanced course for the student who will be developing skills in communicating through precise drawing. In order to be a part of the CAD program, the student must already be familiar with the basic drafting skills and procedures. Many computer commands will be learned in order to produce orthographic, isometric and perspective drawings. At the successful completion of CAD, students will be able to apply it directly to specific design and drafting needs. It is recommended that any student who wishes to pursue a career in drafting, architecture, engineering, or technology complete this course. It is suggested that Drafting be successfully completed prior to selecting this course.

VIDEO PRODUCTION I 🌐

CREDITS: 5

Full Year

Prerequisite: None

Grades: 9-12

This is an entry-level course designed to give students a fundamental knowledge and practical experience in the techniques and concepts of video and television production. Students will gain experience in using production equipment both in the studio and in the field. They will produce a wide variety of program types including public service announcements, news programs, and narrative video projects. Coursework and projects focus on the entire production process from concept development to editing. In addition to hands on learning, this is an academically rigorous course that focuses on the technological and aesthetic aspects of video production. Active participation is necessary to succeed in this course.

VIDEO PRODUCTION II

CREDITS: 5

Full Year

Prerequisite: Video Production I

Grades: 10-12

This is an advanced course in the techniques of television production and is available to any student who has successfully completed the Video Production I course and who has obtained approval by the instructors. This course will focus on the television studio, high school and district video productions, sports, special event tapings, and an introduction to short film production. Students will also have an opportunity to work on programs aired on the Monroe Township local cable channel. This course is designed for the serious student. Students will be required to take an active role in several productions, which will include appearing in front of a camera. Students enrolled in this course will be required to record various school related activities that may occur during after school or evening hours.

VIDEO PRODUCTION III

CREDITS: 5

Full year

Prerequisite: Video Production I and II

Grades: 11-12

Video Production III completes the video production course series. Students in this advanced program will focus on refining and advancing their production techniques and skills, including advanced cinematography and post-production. Projects include dramatic or comedic scenes, short films, documentaries, and commercials/PSAs, some of which will be submitted to state or national contests. Students who elect to take this course must be independent workers, as many of the projects require producing content beyond the regular school day.

WRITING FOR ELECTRONIC MEDIA

CREDITS: 5

Full Year

Prerequisite: None

Grades: 9-12

In this course students will learn techniques in script writing for TV, radio, and other related electronic mass media. They will become proficient in adhering to specific formatting, language usage, and content requirements, while at the same time explore the creative aspects of writing for electronic mass media. Students in this course will have the opportunity to cooperate with students in other courses and create a variety of television or radio programs, further developing their writing skills.

VEHICULAR SYSTEMS & METAL FABRICATION

Credits: 5

Full Year

Prerequisite:

Grades 10-12

This is a hybrid prevocational course that fuses vehicular systems and metal fabrication. Part of this course covers basic car care, engine exploration, removing and replacing items (wiper blades, bulbs, fuses), battery/charging system diagnosis, lubrication system maintenance, tire information, and auto body repair. The other part of this course focuses on the many ways metal is processed and fabricated into usable products. Students will learn the fundamentals through hands-on activities of welding, plasma cutting, shearing, grinding, bending, and riveting different forms of metal. Upon successful completion, students will apply knowledge from both classes to fabricate parts for a variety of transportation projects

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