Child Development and Education Pathway

Early Childhood Development ( 8039) & Intro to Elementary Education DE (8039DE)

Early Child Development:

One highlight of the course is: raising virtual children and caring for the Realcare Babies.

This course is great for a student who: wants to learn about human development as it pertains to young children and may be interested in a childcare field.  Can also earn college credit.

One thing you should know about this course is: it is the first class in the education pathway but focuses more on development physically, emotionally, and cognitively (how we learn).

DE Elementary Education:

One highlight of the course is: working with children in a classroom at FDS.  You will look forward to this each day you are at FDS.

This course is great for: any student wanting Dual Enrollment college credit and wants to explore deeper the profession of teaching. 

One thing you should know about this course is: students get very attached to the elementary students in their classroom and the last day they are there in May can be very happy and sad all at once.

Information Communication Technology Pathway

Exploring Computer Science (2810P) & ICT Inventioneering (2811P)

Exploring Computer Science (ECS):

One highlight of the course is: creating your own projects and 

learning about technology hands-on.

This course is great for a student who: is hands-on and likes to learn and create.

One thing you should know about this course is: if you think you do not like technology you will be surprised as you pick up new skills and discover it's not so scary.  You might even consider this profession in the future.

ICT Inventioneering:

One highlight of the course is: it's very hands-on and you get to learn to use a wide variety of tools, equipment, and applications.

This course is great for a student who: wants to further their knowledge of the uses for technology, likes to create, and might want a class that is very hands-on.

One thing you should know about this course is: it is a lab class that covers modern 3D design equipment and you like to create.  The sky is the limit in this course.

Forestry and Natural Resources Pathway

Honors Natural Resources Management (not offered in SY24-25) & 

Fish and Wildlife Biology DE (3078DE). These courses are offered on alternating years. 

Fish and Wildlife Biology:

One highlight of the course is: there are a lot of field experiences and field trips.

The course is great for a student who: is interested in animals and nature. 

One thing that you should know about the course is: it is Dual Enrollment through Butte College and it is a good third science class to take.