mike.kelly@sd5.k12.mt.us

Build Montana An opportunity to explore commercial construction.

• BUILD MONTANA

Credits: 1.0; Spring Semester; block course periods 6 and 7; Grades: 11, 12

Material Fee: None;  work boots, clothing, and personal protective equipment provided

Prerequisites: None

Course Objective: The Build Montana curriculum is designed to introduce students to the world of commercial construction.  The course will provide experiences using heavy equipment, highway construction, vertical construction, basic concrete knowledge and more.  Students will work with equipment dealers and complete coursework through aQuiRe University and learn basic mechanic skills used on construction equipment.  Students will work with vertical construction companies and get an introduction to skills used to build vertical buildings such as hospitals, hotels, gas stations, museums, etc..  Students will have ample opportunities to network with professionals in these industries for potential employment. 

collin.kazmier@sd5.k12.mt.us

Click on the link below to to read about the program.

Kalispell Student Built Homes

Housing Construction An opportunity to explore housing construction.

• HOUSE CONSTRUCTION 1 & 2

Credit: 2.0; Year long, Double period; Grades: 10, 11,12

Materials Fee: No Fee

Prerequisite: Woods 1 or Intro to Building Trades NOT OPEN TO SENIOR EARLY GRADUATES

Course Objectives: Imagine having the satisfaction of building a home that will last for generations. Standing back and being able to say “I built that '' is a great accomplishment. If you enjoy working with your hands and take pride in your work, a building trades career could be what you are looking for! At Flathead High School, instruction is made more realistic through the construction of a 3-bedroom home. Varied hands-on experiences will be gained including rough framing, roofing, cabinetmaking and finishing. Other experiences will include contracting, electricity, estimating/sales, architecture, plumbing, concrete construction.

caitlin.heuscher@sd5.k12.mt.us

School-Based Enterprise Students can explore career experiences through a school-based enterprise.

• SCHOOL BASED ENTERPRISE ONE (SBE – Southside Coffee)

Credit: .5 for class +.5 for lab; Semester; Grades:  10,11, 12

Note: Must be concurrently enrolled in SBE Lab for semester

Prerequisite: Introduction to Business, Marketing I, or Instructor Approval

Course Objectives: In School Based Enterprise One, students will learn foundational skills of operating their own business which they will be able to master in conjunction with the SBE Lab. During their class time, students will learn foundational business concepts in marketing, management, finance, operations, production, technology, and customer service. They will work in different business departments throughout the year collaborating with both peers and staff on how to continue the growth of Southside Coffee. They will practice their skill set during their SBE lab time where they will run the coffee shop. Collaboration between peers in terms of the daily operations of the shop and acquired knowledge during class will help students to develop into problem solvers, deductive reasoners, and independent learners. All skills that will be applicable in life after high school.

• SCHOOL BASED ENTERPRISE TWO (SBE – Southside Coffee)

Credit: .5 for class +.5 for lab; Semester;  Grades:  10, 11, 12

Note: Must be concurrently enrolled in SBE Lab for the semester

Prerequisite: School Based Enterprise One

Course Objectives: In School Based Enterprise Two, students will expand upon their knowledge in foundational skills of operating their own business which they will be able to master in conjunction with the SBE Lab. During their class time, students will take their foundational skills and grow them in the concept of a management position in marketing, management, finance, operations, production, technology, and customer service. They will work in different management roles throughout different business departments during the course of the semester. They will collaborate with both peers and staff on how to continue the growth of Southside Coffee from a management view. They will practice their skill set during their SBE lab time where they will run the coffee shop. Collaboration between peers in terms of the daily operations of the shop and acquired knowledge during class will help students to develop into problem solvers, deductive reasoners, and independent learners. All skills that will be applicable in life after high school.

• SCHOOL BASED ENTERPRISE THREE (SBE – Southside Coffee)

Credit: .5 for class +.5 for lab; Semester; Grades:  10, 11, 12

Note: Must be concurrently enrolled in SBE Lab for the semester

Prerequisite: School Based Enterprise Two

Course Objectives: In School Based Enterprise Three, students will continue to expand upon their knowledge in foundational skills of operating their own business, which they will be able to master in conjunction with the SBE Lab. During their class time, students will continue to take their foundational skills and grow them within the scope of managerial positions in marketing, management, finance, operations, production, technology, and customer service. They will work in different management roles throughout different business departments during the course of the semester. They will collaborate with both peers and staff on how to continue the growth of Southside Coffee from a management viewpoint. They will practice their skill set during their SBE lab time where they will run the coffee shop. Collaboration between peers in terms of the daily operations of the shop and acquired knowledge during class will help students to develop into problem solvers, deductive reasoners, and independent learners. All skills that will be applicable in life after high school.