Career and Technology Education (CTE)

Career technology education programs are designed to lead students towards industry certification/credentials through classroom instruction, laboratory activities, in-depth projects and industry-based experiences. Students can also continue taking these courses in high school or at Metro Technology Centers. Some industry credentials are obtainable while a student is in high school while others can require additional training and/or college coursework.

BUSINESS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

822000

Business Foundations SEM

Quarter(s): 2

Prerequisite: None

Grade Level(s): 6, 7, 8

Business Foundations explores the fundamentals of business. Topics include global and economic environment, ethics and social responsibility, forms of ownership and franchising, entrepreneurship and small business, accounting and finance, securities, marketing, management, human resources, and information technology.

822007

Business Foundations FY

Quarter(s): 4

Prerequisite: None

Grade Level(s): 6, 7, 8

Business Foundations explores the fundamentals of business. Topics include global and economic environment, ethics and social responsibility, forms of ownership and franchising, entrepreneurship and small business, accounting and finance, securities, marketing, management, human resources, and information technology.

712954

Computer Science Discoveries 5

Quarter(s): 1

Prerequisite: None

Grade Level(s): 5

Computer Science Discoveries is an introductory course that takes a wide lens on computer science by covering topics such as programming, physical computing, HTML/CSS, and data. Students engage with computer science as a medium for creativity, communication, problem solving, and fun. Students build websites, apps, games, and physical computing devices.

712904

Computer Science Discoveries QTR

Quarter(s): 1

Prerequisite: None

Grade Level(s): 5, 6

Computer Science Discoveries is an introductory course that takes a wide lens on computer science by covering topics such as programming, physical computing, HTML/CSS, and data. Students engage with computer science as a medium for creativity, communication,problem solving, and fun. Students build websites, apps, games, and physical computing devices.

712900

Computer Science Discoveries SEM

Quarter(s): 2

Prerequisite: None

Grade Level(s): 6, 7

Computer Science Discoveries is an introductory course that takes a wide lens on computer science by covering topics such as programming, physical computing, HTML/CSS, and data. Students engage with computer science as a medium for creativity, communication,problem solving, and fun. Students build websites, apps, games, and physical computing devices.

712903

Computer Science Discoveries FY

Quarter(s): 2

Prerequisite: None

Grade Level(s):  7, 8

Computer Science Discoveries is an introductory course that takes a wide lens on computer science by covering topics such as programming, physical computing, HTML/CSS, and data. Students engage with computer science as a medium for creativity, communication,problem solving, and fun. Students build websites, apps, games, and physical computing devices. 

703703

Desktop Publishing Fundamentals  

Semesters: 2 

Prerequisites: None 

Grades: 6-8

In this course, middle level students (grades 6-8) will learn basic design processes, key design elements and graphic design skills as they produce media products that communicate a message. Common projects include brochures, postcards, newsletters, flyers, posters, and slideshows.

FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES (FACS)

707151

Investigate FACS 5 QTR

Quarters(s): 1

Prerequisite: None

Grade Level(s): 5

Investigate FACS is an exploratory class that helps students discover skills and explore topics needed for healthy personal development. Students delve into learning through hands-on activities in the areas of values, ethics, and leadership, goal-setting, decision-making, problem-solving, dealing with emotions, learning to cook, good grooming, and personal safety. Student leadership through Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is an integral part of this course. 

707153

Investigate FACS 5 SEM

Quarters(s): 2

Prerequisite: None

Grade Level(s): 5

Investigate FACS is an exploratory class that helps students discover skills and explore topics needed for healthy personal development. Students delve into learning through hands-on activities in the areas of values, ethics, and leadership, goal-setting, decision-making, problem-solving, dealing with emotions, learning to cook, good grooming, and personal safety. Student leadership through Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is an integral part of this course. 

707103

Investigate FACS

Quarters(s): 2

Prerequisite: None

Grade Level(s): 7, 8

Investigate FACS is an exploratory class that helps students discover skills and explore topics needed for healthy personal development. Students delve into learning through hands-on activities in the areas of values, ethics, and leadership, goal-setting, decision-making, problem-solving, dealing with emotions, learning to cook, good grooming, and personal safety. Student leadership through Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is an integral part of this course.  

821007

Tween Life

Quarters(s): 2

Prerequisite: None

Grade Level(s): 7, 8

Tween Life assists students in developing essential skills for healthy growth and development. Students gain skills through setting goals, making good decisions, and developing problem solving abilities. The course offers students the opportunity to explore learning through hands-on activities in the areas of relationships, physical development, money management, child care, sustainability, and career exploration. The skills gained at this early age will assist in creating a work and family life balance in the future. Student leadership through Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is an integral part of this course.

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS (STEM)

710200 

Technology Engineering 5 QTR

Quarter(s): 1 

Prerequisite: None 

Grade Level(s): 5

Technology Engineering 5 introduces students to  Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). Students apply the Engineering Design process through hands-on activities. Students design, manufacture, test, and improve solutions to real-world problems. A variety of high-tech tools and equipment are used. Lab and tool safety is applied throughout this course.

710201

Technology Engineering 5 SEM 

Quarter(s): 2 

Prerequisite: None 

Grade Level(s): 5

Technology Engineering 5 introduces students to  Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). Students apply the Engineering Design process through hands-on activities. Students design, manufacture, test, and improve solutions to real-world problems. A variety of high-tech tools and equipment are used. Lab and tool safety is applied throughout this course.

710301 

Technology Engineering 6 SEM 

Quarter(s): 2 

Prerequisite: None 

Grade Level(s): 6 

Technology Engineering 6 is a rich Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) course where students apply the Engineering Design process through hands-on activities. Students design, manufacture, test, and improve solutions to real-world problems. A variety of high-tech tools and equipment are used. Lab and tool safety is applied throughout this course.

710300 

Technology Engineering 6 FY 

Quarter(s): 4 

Prerequisite: None 

Grade Level(s): 6 

Technology Engineering 6 is a rich Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) course where students apply the Engineering Design process through hands-on activities. Students design, manufacture, test, and improve solutions to real-world problems. A variety of high-tech tools and equipment are used. Lab and tool safety is applied throughout this course.

710401 

Technology Engineering 7 SEM 

Quarter(s): 4 

Prerequisite: None 

Grade Level(s): 7 

Technology Engineering 7 is a rich Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) course where students apply the Engineering Design process through hands-on activities. Students design, manufacture, test, and improve solutions to real-world problems. A variety of high-tech tools and equipment are used. Lab and tool safety is applied throughout this course. As this course progresses through middle school, the design problems, testing, documentation, math, and science applications build in complexity.

710400 

Technology Engineering 7 FY 

Quarter(s): 4 

Prerequisite: None 

Grade Level(s): 7 

Technology Engineering 7 is a rich Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) course where students apply the Engineering Design process through hands-on activities. Students design, manufacture, test, and improve solutions to real-world problems. A variety of high-tech tools and equipment are used. Lab and tool safety is applied throughout this course. As this course progresses through middle school, the design problems, testing, documentation, math, and science applications build in complexity.

710501

Technology Engineering 8 SEM 

Quarter(s): 2 

Prerequisite: Technology Engineering 7 

Grade Level(s): 8 

Technology Engineering 8 is a rich Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) course where students apply the Engineering Design process through hands-on activities. Students design, manufacture, test, and improve solutions to real-world problems. A variety of high-tech tools and equipment are used. Lab and tool safety is applied throughout this course. As this course progresses through middle school, the design problems, testing, documentation, math, and science applications build in complexity

710500 

Technology Engineering 8 FY 

Quarter(s): 2 

Prerequisite: Technology Engineering 7 

Grade Level(s): 8

Technology Engineering 8 is a rich Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) course where students apply the Engineering Design process through hands-on activities. Students design, manufacture, test, and improve solutions to real-world problems. A variety of high-tech tools and equipment are used. Lab and tool safety is applied throughout this course. As this course progresses through middle school, the design problems, testing, documentation, math, and science.

720917

GTT Automation and Robotics 7 QUAR

Quarter(s): 1

Prerequisite: None

Grade Level(s): 7

Automation and Robotics 7 introduces students to VEX robotics systems and programming using RobotC. Students trace the history, development, and influence of automation and robotics. They learn about mechanical systems, energy transfer, gear ratios, machine automation, and computer control systems. Students use a robust robotics platform to design, build, and program a solution to solve an existing problem.

720907

GTT Automation and Robotics 7 FY

Quarter(s): 4

Prerequisite: None

Grade Level(s): 7

Automation and Robotics 7 introduces students to VEX robotics systems and programming using RobotC. Students trace the history, development, and influence of automation and robotics. They learn about mechanical systems, energy transfer, gear ratios, machine automation, and computer control systems. Students use a robust robotics platform to design, build, and program a solution to solve an existing problem.

720918

GTT Automation and Robotics 8 QUAR

Quarter(s): 1

Prerequisite:None

Grade Level(s): 8

Automation and Robotics 8 introduces students to VEX robotics systems and programming using RobotC. Students trace the history, development, and influence of automation and robotics. They learn about mechanical systems, energy transfer, gear ratios, machine automation, and computer control systems. Students use a robust robotics platform to design, build, and program a solution to solve an existing problem.

720908

GTT Automation and Robotics 8 FY

Quarter(s): 4

Prerequisite: None

Grade Level(s): 8

Automation and Robotics 8 introduces students to VEX robotics systems and programming using RobotC. Students trace the history, development, and influence of automation and robotics. They learn about mechanical systems, energy transfer, gear ratios, machine automation, and computer control systems. Students use a robust robotics platform to design, build, and program a solution to solve an existing problem.

720806

GTT Design and Modeling 6

Quarter(s): 4

Prerequisite:None

Grade Level(s): 6

Design and Modeling 6 introduces students to Autodesk Inventor 3D modeling software and 3D printing. In this course, students begin to recognize the value of an engineering notebook to document and capture their ideas. They are introduced to and use the design process to solve problems and compete in engineering project design challenges. Students use industry-standard 3D modeling software to create a virtual image and produce a 3D printed model.

720807

GTT Design and Modeling 7

Quarter(s): 4

Prerequisite: None

Grade Level(s): 7

Design and Modeling 7 introduces students to Autodesk Inventor 3D modeling software and 3D printing. In this course, students begin to recognize the value of an engineering notebook to document and capture their ideas. They are introduced to and use the design process to solve problems and compete in engineering project design challenges. Students use industry-standard 3D modeling software to create a virtual image and produce a 3D printed model.

720808

GTT Design and Modeling 8

Quarter(s): 4

Prerequisite: None

Grade Level(s): 8

Design and Modeling 8 introduces students to Autodesk Inventor 3D modeling software and 3D printing. In this course, students begin to recognize the value of an engineering notebook to document and capture their ideas. They are introduced to and use the design process to solve problems and compete in engineering project design challenges. Students use industry-standard 3D modeling software to create a virtual image and produce a 3D printed model.

720600

GTT Medical Detectives

Quarter(s): 4

Prerequisite: None

Grade Level(s): 8 

Medical Detectives investigates the role of real-life medical detectives. Students analyze genetic testing results to diagnose disease and study DNA evidence found at a crime scene. They solve medical mysteries through hands-on projects and labs, investigate how to measure and interpret vital signs, and learn how the systems of the human body work together to maintain health.

HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT BEARING COURSES

70313S1/70313S2

Fundamentals of Technology

Quarter(s): 4

Prerequisite: None

Grade Level(s): 7, 8

Fundamentals of Technology provides students with the fundamental concepts, principles, and ideas needed to understand how business is operated and managed in a rapidly changing global environment. This course also includes job-readiness and soft skills that are critical for success in any workplace setting. Additional Information: This course qualifies as a computer technology unit for graduation and OK Promise.

70700S1/70700S2

FACS Basics

Quarter(s): 4

Prerequisite: Teacher Approval

Grade Level(s): 8

FACS Basics is designed to provide students with basic information and skills needed to function effectively within the family and a changing, complex society. Emphasis is given to the development of competencies related to relationships, communication and conflict resolution, caring for children, designing personal space, basic sewing skills, clothing selection and care, promoting good health and nutrition, food selection and preparation, and career exploration. Students develop basic life skills that promote a positive influence on the quality of life.