Trades and Technology

What you need to know:

• This course is an introductory woodworking course.

• Emphasis is on “learning by doing" through assigned and individual woodworking projects. 

• The project component of this course introduces the student to the techniques of joinery used in basic cabinetry construction.

• Students will pay for their own projects.

What you need to know:

• This course is the introduction to Electronics and Robotics. Students will build small projects to explore the basic building blocks of electronics, including microcontrollers.

• The activities are very hands-on and the students will be able to build projects they can take home. 

• In addition to the course fee students will need to pay for projects not covered in the fee.

What you need to know:

• Drafting 10 introduces students to techniques, practices, and standards in Computer-Aided Design (CAD).

• Students learn basic drafting skills, including sketching and creating working drawings.

• The course covers orthographic, isometric, oblique, sectional, and auxiliary views.

• Students also explore pattern development and basic 3-D modeling.

What you need to know:

• This introductory course explores photography and graphic design, covering both technical and aesthetic aspects.

• Students will learn compositional guidelines, how to read light, and gain an introduction to Photoshop and Lightroom as a tool for enhancing and creating dynamic images.

What you need to know:

• This course is an advanced woodworking and building construction course. 

• Emphasis is on “learning by doing" a student choice project focusing on cabinetry or a wood framed project.

• Students will pay for their own projects.

What you need to know:

• Emergency Services 30 builds on the concepts introduced in Emergency Services 20 and offers a deeper exploration of firefighting, Policing, and Search and Rescue, with a specialized focus on Emergency Medical Services.

• Opportunities to connect with industry professionals through guest speakers, field trips, and emergency scenarios.

• Includes discussion of emergencies, critical incidents, and high-pressure decision making. While every effort will be made to support students, the content of this course can be emotionally challenging at times. If you have questions regarding this, please speak with Mr. Fitzgerald.

• Includes sustained physical activity, students should expect elevated heart rate and exertion at times.

What you need to know:

• Drafting 30 delves into mechanical drafting, using advanced techniques, practices, and standards.

• Students create advanced 2D and 3D models, including section views, fasteners, joints, and piping designs.

• The course covers schematic drawings, auxiliary views, engineering design, and fabrication.

• Learning combines computer-based work and hands-on modeling.

What you need to know:

• In this course there is further exploration of dynamic image making.

• Students will expand their technical skills while exploring commercial, artistic, and experimental avenues of the photographic world.

• Photo 30 students will also learn the process of film and developing in the darkroom.

• There is increased emphasis on individual interests and choice as students create a portfolio of their own work.