CTE Course Descriptions
Agricultural Education Course
Agriscience Applications
This supplemental technical course focuses on integrating biological/physical sciences with technology as related to the environment, natural resources, food production, science, and agribusiness. Topics of instruction include agricultural awareness and literacy, employability skills and introduction to all aspects of the total agricultural industry. English language arts, mathematics, and science are reinforced. Work- based learning strategies appropriate for this course are apprenticeship, cooperative education, mentorship, school-based enterprise, service learning, job shadowing, and supervised agricultural experience. FFA competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences. Content in this course aligns with related industry credentials. Recommended maximum enrollment: 25
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Standard
Animal Science I
This course focuses on the basic scientific principles and processes that are involved in animal physiology, breeding, nutrition, and care in preparation for an animal science career major. Topics include animal diseases, introduction to animal science, animal nutrition, animal science issues, career opportunities, and animal evaluation. English language arts, mathematics, and science are reinforced. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course are apprenticeship, cooperative education, mentorship, school-based enterprise, service learning, job shadowing, and supervised agricultural experience. FFA competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences. Recommended maximum enrollment: 25
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Standard
Animal Science II Honors-Companion Animal
This course provides instruction on animal science topics related to small animals that are served by a veterinarian. Content related to the breeding, grooming, care and marketing of animals that fit into this category are taught in this course. English language arts, mathematics, and science are reinforced in this class. FFA competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences. Recommended maximum enrollment: 25
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Honors
PREREQUISITE: Animal Science I
Sustainable Agriculture Production I
This course focuses on the increasingly complex world of producing enough food and fiber to meet the growing world demand and at the same time maintain ecological balance and conserve our natural resources. Students will explore implementing environmentally sound practices in agricultural production to satisfy the needs of a growing population for today and tomorrow. A breadth of topics including: crop and animal production, natural resources management, agroforestry, food safety, and the farm to fork continuum will set the educational stage for this course. English language arts, mathematics, and science are reinforced.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Standard
Sustainable Agriculture Production II
This course expands on the complexity of producing enough food and fiber to meet the growing world demand and at the same time maintain ecological balance and conserve our natural resources. Students will explore the U.S. food system and how agriculture impacts the quality of life at all levels as well as the energy resources necessary to meet these needs. Twenty first century topics such as precision agriculture, biotechnology, bioinformatics, plant and animal breeding, apiculture, aquaponics, hydroponics, vermi composting and food safety will be explored as to their role in a sustainable society. Students will discuss marketing strategies for agricultural products and develop a business plan for a sustainable grower. English language arts, mathematics, and science are reinforced.
CREDIT: 1 Type: Standard
PREREQUISITE: Sustainable Agriculture Production I
Business, Finance, and Marketing Education
Accounting I Honors
This course is designed to help students understand the basic principles of the accounting cycle. Emphasis is placed on the analysis and recording of business transactions, preparation, and interpretation of financial statements, accounting systems, banking and payroll activities, basic types of business ownership, and an accounting career orientation. Mathematics is reinforced. DECA (an association for Marketing Education students) and Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences. Recommended Maximum Enrollment: 24
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Honors
Accounting II Honors
This course is designed to provide students with an opportunity to develop in-depth knowledge of accounting procedures and techniques utilized in solving business problems and making financial decisions. Emphasis includes departmental accounting, corporate accounting, cost accounting, and inventory control systems, managerial accounting and budgeting, and further enhancement of accounting skills. Mathematics is reinforced. DECA (an association for Marketing Education students) and Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Honors
PREREQUISITE: Accounting I- Honors
Artificial Intelligence I - LCHS
Explore artificial intelligence and its impact on society. Utilize artificial intelligence with coding in multiple programming languages. Develop artificial intelligence programs that make use of sensory data, numerical data, and data sets. Gain the knowledge and skills for careers in the Computer Science, IT, and Technology pathways.Recommended maximum enrollment: 24
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Pilot
Business Essentials
This course will introduce students to realistic business and finance principles by examining fundamental economic concepts, the business environment, and primary business activities. Through workplace scenarios and problem-based learning, students will explore business ethics, customer relations, economics, financial analysis, human resources management, information management, marketing, operations, and business technology. Recommended Maximum Enrollment: 30
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Standard
Business Management I
This course is designed to introduce students to core management concepts. The experience includes how managers plan, organize, staff, and direct the business’s resources that enhance the effectiveness of the decision-making process. Students will work through ethical dilemmas and problem-solving situations with customer service while applying academic and critical-thinking skills. English language arts is reinforced. Recommended Maximum Enrollment: 30
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Standard
PREREQUISITE: Business Essentials or Principles of Business (taken prior to 2022-23 school year).
Business Management II
This course is designed to enable students to acquire, understand, and appreciate the significance of management to business organizations. Understanding how managers control financial resources, inventory, ensure employee safety, and protect customer data enhances the effectiveness of their decision making. Students will work through ethical dilemmas, practice problem solving, and enhance their teamwork skills. English language arts and mathematics are reinforced.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Standard
PREREQUISITE: Business Management I
Entrepreneurship I
In this course students evaluate the concepts of going into business for themselves and working for or operating a small business. Emphasis is on the exploration of feasible ideas of products/services, research procedures, business financing, marketing research procedures, business financing, marketing strategies, and access to resources for starting a small business. Students develop components of a business plan and evaluate startup requirements. English language arts and social studies are reinforced. DECA (an association for Marketing Education students) and Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences. Recommended maximum enrollment: 25
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Standard
Entrepreneurship II Honors
In this course, students develop an understanding of pertinent decisions to be made after obtaining financing to open a small business. Student acquire in-depth understanding of business regulations, risks, management, and marketing. Students develop a small-business management handbook. English language arts and social studies are reinforced.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Honors
PREREQUISITE: Entrepreneurship I
Financial Planning I
This course is designed to cover key strategies for wealth building as students learn to evaluate businesses for investment opportunities while incorporating current headlines and trends, financial resources, and stock market simulation. Also students will develop techniques to enhance personal wealth building for a secure financial future. Current technology will be used to acquire information and to complete activities. Throughout the course, students are presented ethical dilemmas and problem-solving situations for which they must apply academic, team-building and critical-thinking skills. Recommended Maximum Enrollment: 30
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Standard
PREREQUISITE: Business Essentials or Principles ofBusiness (taken prior to 2022-23 school year).
Financial Planning II
Students will further develop the fundamental knowledge and skills acquired in the prerequisite course to create a business financial plan; including loans, insurance, taxes, corporate governance, and explore the various risks and returns associated with business activities. Emphasis will be placed on analyzing ethical situations in various aspects of finance in local, national and global business environments. Current technology will be used to acquire information and to complete activities. Throughout the course, students are presented with ethical dilemmas and problem-solving situations for which they must apply academic, team-building and critical-thinking skills.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Standard
PREREQUISITE: Financial Planning I
Marketing I Honors
In this course, students develop an understanding of the processes involved from the creation to the consumption of products/services. Students develop an understanding and skills in the areas of distribution, marketing-information management, market planning, pricing, product/service management, promotion, and selling. Students develop an understanding of marketing functions applications and impact on business operations. Mathematics and social studies are reinforced. DECA (an association for Marketing Education students) competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences. Recommended maximum enrollment: 30
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Honors
Marketing II Honors
In this course, students will apply an understanding of marketing functions and impact of the functions on business decisions. Through problem solving and critical thinking, students will apply knowledge and skills in the areas of customer relations, economics, financial analysis, channel management, marketing- information management, marketing planning, products and services management, and selling. Relative opportunities are available for students to use technology to acquire and use marketing information. English, language arts, and social studies are reinforced.
CREDIT: 1. Type: Standard
PREREQUISITE: Marketing or Marketing I
Computer Science and Information Technology Education
Adobe Visual Design I
In this course, students develop skills that lay the foundation for photography and producing print- ready communications: graphic design principles, visual comps, illustration, print production development, shared project management skills such as interviewing and project scheduling, peer review, and redesign. Project activities focus on developing effective communications that can be deployed in print, web, or video. Students develop a variety of images, such as raster-based graphics, logos, advertisements, posters, and illustrations. They produce design documents and visual comps that clients review. Students culminate the semester with a portfolio project, reflect on the skills and topics covered thus far, and begin exploring the career areas that interest them in visual design. This course is aligned to the Adobe Certified Associate Photoshop and Adobe Certified Associate Illustrator certification. English language arts are reinforced. Recommended maximum enrollment: 24
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Standard
Adobe Visual Design II
This course builds on student design and development skills by focusing on longer print production projects as well as more in-depth content and advanced techniques for graphics and layout development. Students continue to produce rich print communications as they focus on effective graphic design, project management, design specifications, and iterative development. Students develop graphic design and print production skills that solve specific communication challenges to meet client and audience needs. This course is aligned to the Adobe Certified Associate InDesign certification, and also integrates Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator skills. English language arts are reinforced. Recommended maximum enrollment: 24
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Standard
PREREQUISITE: Adobe Visual Design I
Adobe Digital Design I
This course is a project-based course that develops career and communication skills in Web design using Adobe tools. This course is aligned to the Adobe Dreamweaver certification. English language arts are reinforced. Recommended maximum enrollment: 24
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Standard
Adobe Video Design I
This course is a project-based video course that develops career and communication skills in video production using Adobe tools. This course is aligned to the Adobe Premiere certification. English language arts are reinforced. Recommended maximum enrollment: 24
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Standard
Adobe Video Design II LCHS
Engage in the preproduction, production, and postproduction processes of video creation. Develop digital media products in the fields of audio, news-style video, and interview-style video. Design social media products to be used on multiple platforms using cinematic storytelling elements. Gain knowledge and skills for careers in the Adobe Video Design pathway. Recommended maximum enrollment: 24
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Pilot
Artificial Intelligence I - LCHS
Explore artificial intelligence and its impact on society. Utilize artificial intelligence with coding in multiple programming languages. Develop artificial intelligence programs that make use of sensory data, numerical data, and data sets. Gain the knowledge and skills for careers in the Computer Science, IT, and Technology pathways. Recommended maximum enrollment: 24
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Pilot
Cisco Network Engineering Technology I – Honors LCHS
This course introduces the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the Internet and other computer networks. The principles and structure of IP addressing and the fundamentals of the Ethernet concepts, media, and operations are introduced to provide a foundation for the curriculum. By the end of the course, students will be able to build simple LANs, perform basic configurations for routers and switches, and implement IP addressing schemes. This course uses Cisco Introduction to Networks curriculum and must be conducted using the Cisco Networking Academy connection. English language arts, mathematics, and science are reinforced. This course helps prepare students for the Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT) certificate. SkillsUSA competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences. Recommended Maximum Enrollment: 25
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Honors
Cisco Network Engineering Technology II – Honors LCHS
This course describes the architecture, components, and operations of routers and switches in a small network. Students learn how to configure a router and a switch for basic functionality. By the end of this course, students will be able to configure and troubleshoot routers and switches and resolve common issues with RIPv1, RIPv2, single-area and multi-area OSPF, virtual LANs, and inter-VLAN routing in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks. This course uses Cisco Routing & Switching Essentials curriculum and must be conducted using the Cisco Networking Academy connection. English language arts, mathematics, and science are reinforced. This course can help prepare students for the CCENT certificate. SkillsUSA competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences. Recommended Maximum Enrollment: 25
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Honors
PREREQUISITE: Cisco Networking Engineering Technology I Honors
Comp TIA IT Fundamentals LCHS
This course is designed for students to develop knowledge and skills required to identify and explain the basics of computing, IT infrastructure, applications and software, software development, database fundamentals, and security. The course is also designed for students to develop the ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills to install software, establish basic network connectivity, identify for prevent basic security risks, explain troubleshooting theory, and provide preventative maintenance for devices.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Standard
Computer Engineering Technology I Honors LCHS
This course includes the skills required for installing and maintaining hardware. It includes objectives in the following five domains, a) PC Hardware, b) Networking, c) Laptops, d) Printers, and e) Operational Procedures. English language arts, mathematics, and science are reinforced. This course helps prepare students the CompTIA A+ credential. SkillsUSA competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences.
Recommended Maximum Enrollment: 25
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Honors PREREQUISITE: Comp TIA IT Fundamentals
Computer Engineering Technology II Honors LCHS
This course includes operating systems and troubleshooting (including troubleshooting of hardware). It includes the following four domains, a) Operating Systems, b) Security, c) Mobile Devices, and d) Troubleshooting. English language arts, mathematics, and science are reinforced. This course helps prepare students for the CompTIA A+ credential. SkillsUSA competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences. Recommended Maximum Enrollment: 25
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Honors
PREREQUISITE: Computer Engineering Technology I
Cybersecurity I (formerly Network Security I) SLHS
Establish the core knowledge for jobs in cybersecurity. Secure and monitor enterprise networked environments. Detect potential threats and risks found when devices are connected online. Gain the knowledge, skills, and industry credential for careers in the Network Security pathway. Recommended Maximum Enrollment: 24
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Pilot
Family and Consumer Sciences Education
Apparel and Textile Production I LCHS
In this course students are introduced to the Apparel & Textile industry in the areas of design, textiles and apparel engineering. Emphasis is placed on students applying these design and engineering skills to create and produce apparel products. Art, literacy, mathematics and science are reinforced. Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences. Recommended Maximum Enrollment: 20 (or 2 per sewing machine).
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Standard
Apparel and Textile Production II Honors LCHS
Students in this course will gain a deeper understanding of design principles, engineering, fabrication and global needs of an ever-changing Apparel & Textile industry. The course provides a major focus on textile design, textile science, product construction, global manufacturing, and the apparel/textile market while incorporating and scaffolding prerequisite concepts. Emphasis is placed on application of design and engineering skills used to create, produce, and prepare a product for market. Students will also gain the entrepreneurial skills necessary for successful marketing and distribution of an apparel product. Art, literacy, mathematics, science and social studies are reinforced throughout. Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences. Recommended Maximum Enrollment: 20 (or 2 per sewing machine).
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Honors
PREREQUISITE: Apparel and Textile Production I
Counseling and Mental Health I LCHS
This course is designed to introduce students to the counseling and mental health field through understanding how to create healthy, respectful, and caring relationships across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on understanding mental health, family and friend dynamics, effective communication, and healthy intrapersonal and interpersonal relationships. English/language arts, social studies, and technology are reinforced.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Standard
Counseling and Mental Health II LCHS
Students in this course will gain a deeper understanding for the counseling and mental health field and factors that affect mental health. Emphasis is placed on understanding the human brain and psyche, theories of development, mental disorders, treatment options, and teen violence issues. Activities engage students in exploring various counseling and mental health careers, while building essential life literacy skills they can apply in their own lives to achieve optimal wellbeing. English/language arts, social studies, science, technology, interpersonal relationships are reinforced.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Standard
PREREQUISITE: Counseling and Mental Health I
Culinary Arts and Hospitality I
This course is designed to introduce students to the hospitality and food service industry by learning about components of professional practice and building knowledge and skills in food preparation, garde manger, baking, and food service operations. The introduction includes students learning food safety, breakfast cookery, salads and sandwiches, quick breads and cookies, and dining room service. Arts, English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies are reinforced. Content in this course aligns with related industry credentials. Recommended maximum enrollment: 20
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Standard
Culinary Arts and Hospitality II-Applications
This course is designed for students to demonstrate their knowledge and skills in basic food preparation, garde manger, baking and food service operations by planning and executing the program’s school-based enterprise. The experience includes students preparing and selling breakfast items, salads and sandwiches, and quick breads and cookies while applying safety, sanitation, and guest service skills. Arts, English language arts, mathematics, science and social studies are reinforced. Recommended maximum enrollment: 20
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Standard
PREREQUISITE: Culinary Arts and Hospitality I
Culinary Arts and Hospitality III
This course is designed for students to further develop their knowledge and skills through learning about advanced food preparation, garde manager, baking and pastry, and food service operations. The experience includes students learning cooking techniques, food preservation, yeast breads and pastries preparation, human relations management, menu planning, and food service purchasing and receiving. Arts, English and language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies are reinforced.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Standard
PREREQUISITE: Culinary Arts and Hospitality II
Food and Nutrition I
This course examines the nutritional needs of the individual. Students learn fundamentals of food production, kitchen and meal management, food groups and their preparation, and time and resource management. English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies are reinforced. Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences. Recommended maximum enrollment: 20 (or 4 to 5 per laboratory kitchen).
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Standard
Food and Nutrition II Honors
In this course, students experience the cross-section of nutrition science and food preparation while building skills for an expanding range of career opportunities. Emphasis is placed on health and social responsibility while improving the way people eat. Students come to understand food protection, nutrients, lifespan nutrition, sports nutrition, medical nutrition therapy, American and global foodways, and entrepreneurship. English language arts, mathematics, and science are reinforced. Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences. *See http://www.servsafe.com/ for information on the student credentialing program and testing information. Recommended maximum enrollment: 20 (or 4 to 5 per laboratory kitchen).
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Honors
PREREQUISITE: Food and Nutrition I
Child Development
This course introduces students to responsible nurturing and basic applications of child development theory with children from infancythrough age six. Areas of study include parenthood decisions, child care issues, prenatal development and care, and development and care of infants, toddlers, and children three through six. Emphasis is on responsibilities of parents, readiness for parenting, and the influence parents have on children while providing care and guidance. Art, English language arts, and science are reinforced. FCCLA competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences. Recommended maximum enrollment: 25
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Standard
Early Childhood Education I
This two-credit course prepares students to work with children in early education and child care settings. Areas of study include personal and professional preparation, child development from birth to age 12, techniques and procedures for working with young children, and history, trends and opportunities in this field. An internship makes up 50 percent of instructional time. Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences. Because they intern in early childhood centers that must meet NC Child Care General Statute 110.91, Section 8, students must be 15 years of age prior to September 1 to enroll in this course. http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_110/GS_110-91.html. *This is a one-semester double block course. Upon successful completion of the course, two units of credit will be earned. Partial credit will not be given for this course. Recommended maximum enrollment: 20
CREDIT: 2 TYPE: Standard
PREREQUISITE: Child Development and be 15 prior to September 1.
HEALTH SCIENCE EDUCATION
Biomedical Technology Honors
This course challenges students to investigate current trends in health care. Topics include ethics, forensic medicine, infectious diseases, organ transplants, cell biology and cancer, and biomedical research. English language arts and science are reinforced in this course. HOSA Future Health Professionals competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences. Recommended maximum enrollment: 25
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Honors
PREREQUISITE: Health Science I
Health Science I
This course focuses on human anatomy, physiology and human body diseases and disorders, and biomedical therapies. Students will learn about health care careers within the context of human body systems. Projects, teamwork, and demonstrations serve as instructional strategies that reinforce the curriculum content. English language arts and science are reinforced in this course. HOSA Future Health Professionals competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences. Biology is recommended as preparation for this course. Recommended maximum enrollment: 30
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Standard
Health Science II Honors
This course is designed to help students expand their understanding of financing and trends of health care agencies, fundamentals of wellness, legal and ethical issues, concepts of teamwork, and effective communication. Students will learn health care skills, including current CPR and first aid training. English language arts and science are reinforced in this course. HOSA Future Health Professionals competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences. Recommended maximum enrollment: 20
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Honors
PREREQUISITE: Health Science I
Pharmacy Technician Honors
This course has self-paced, on-line instruction designed to prepare high school seniors for a pharmacy technician career. Topics included in this course are federal law, medication used in major body systems, calculations, and pharmacy operations. Mathematics is reinforced in this course.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Honors
PREREQUISITE: Health Science II Honors or
Biomedical Technology Honors
TRADE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION
Automotive Service Fundamentals LCHS
This course introduces automotive safety, basic automotive terminology, system & component identification, knowledge and introductory skills in hand tools, shop equipment, basic servicing, and use of service information. Also, careers and various job opportunities in the automotive repair industry will be discussed. As part of the NATEF accreditation, topics are aligned to the Maintenance and Light Repair (MLR) requirements. English language arts are reinforced. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include job shadowing. Apprenticeship and cooperative education are not available for this course. SkillsUSA competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences. Recommended maximum enrollment: 20
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Standard
Automotive Service I LCHS
This course develops automotive knowledge and skills in performing scheduled automotive maintenance, servicing and basic testing of brakes, electrical systems, drive train, engine, HVAC and steering & suspension systems, while emphasizing hands-on experience. As part of the NATEF accreditation, topics are aligned to the Maintenance and Light Repair (MLR) requirements. English language arts are reinforced. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include job shadowing. SkillsUSA competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences. Recommended maximum enrollment: 20
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Standard
PREREQUISITE: Automotive Service Fundamentals
Automotive Service II Honors LCHS
This course builds on the knowledge and skills introduced in Automotive Service I and develops advanced knowledge and skills in vehicle system repair and/or replacement of components in the brakes, electrical systems, drive train, engine, HVAC and steering & suspension systems, emphasizing hands-on experience. As part of the NATEF accreditation, topics are aligned to the Maintenance and Light Repair (MLR) requirements. English language arts are reinforced. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include apprenticeship, cooperative education, entrepreneurship, internship, and job shadowing. This course helps prepare students for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification in Maintenance and Light Repair (MLR-G1). SkillsUSA competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences. Recommended maximum enrollment: 20
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Honors
PREREQUISITE: Automotive Service I
Construction Core
This course covers the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Core certification modules required for all of the NCCER curriculum-area programs, and an additional Green module. The course content includes: basic safety, introduction to construction math, introduction to hand tools, introduction to power tools, introduction to blueprints, material handling, basic communication skills, and basic employability skills, and “Your Role in the Green Environment”. The additional Green module has been added to provide students with instruction in the green environment, green construction practices, and green building rating systems. Also, it will help students better understand their personal impacts on the environment and make them more aware of how to reduce their carbon footprint. English language arts and mathematics are reinforced. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include apprenticeship, cooperative education, internship, and job shadowing. This course helps prepare students for additional National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Core certification. SkillsUSA competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences. Recommended maximum enrollment: 20
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Standard
Carpentry I
This course covers basic carpentry terminology and develops technical aspects of carpentry with emphasis on development of introductory skills. English language arts and mathematics are reinforced. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include apprenticeship, cooperative education, internship, and job shadowing. This course helps prepare students for National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certification. Skills USA competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences. Recommended maximum enrollment: 20
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Standard
PREREQUISITE: Construction Core
Carpentry II Honors
This course covers additional technical aspects of carpentry with emphasis on development of intermediate skills. The course content includes floor systems, wall and ceiling framing, roof framing, introductions to concrete, reinforcing materials and forms, windows and exterior doors, and basic stair layout. English language arts and mathematics are reinforced. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include apprenticeship, cooperative education, internship, and job shadowing. This course helps prepare students for National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certification. SkillsUSA competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences. Recommended maximum enrollment: 20
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Honors
PREREQUISITE: Carpentry I
Drafting I Honors SLHS
This course introduces students to the use of simple and complex graphic tools used to communicate and understand ideas, concepts and trends found in the areas of architecture, manufacturing, engineering, science, mathematics, sketching and computer assisted design (CAD), skills, and techniques. English language arts, mathematics, and science are reinforced. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include apprenticeship, cooperative education, internship, and job shadowing. SkillsUSA competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Honors
Drafting II Honors– Engineering SLHS
This course teaches the development of knowledge and advanced skills in Engineering Drafting and Design. An understanding of 3D CAD concepts and terms, and the use of 3D CAD software such as INVENTOR or SolidWorks, are essential and are the required method of producing finished drawings. Topics include advanced levels of Engineering Drafting and Design, Career Opportunities, Problem Solving, Manufacturing Processes, Parametric-Solid Modeling, Dimensioning and Tolerancing, Working Drawings, and 3D modeling. English language arts, mathematics, and science are reinforced. Appropriate work-based learning strategies include apprenticeship, cooperative education, internship and job shadowing. SkillsUSA competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Honors
PREREQUISITE: Drafting I Honors
Drafting III Honors – Engineering SLHS
This course teaches the development of knowledge and advanced skills in Engineering Drafting and Design. An understanding if 3D CAD concepts and terms, and the use of 3D CAD software such as INVENTOR or SolidWorks, are essential to this course, and the required method of producing finished drawings. Topics include cover advanced levels of Engineering, Drafting and Design, Employment Requirements, Engineering Design Concepts and Principles, Advanced Manufacturing Processes, Advanced Parametric-Solid Modeling, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, Work Drawings and Assemblies, 3D Modeling, Sheet Metal Parts, and Professional Portfolio. English language arts and mathematics are enforced.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Honors
PREREQUISITE: Drafting II-Engineering Honors
Electrical Trades I LCHS
This course covers basic electrical trades terminology and develops technical aspects of electrical trades with emphasis on development of introductory skills such as residential wiring, electrical installation, and service. Topics include basic electricity, electrical construction codes and practices, the National Electrical Code, the use of test equipment, and electrical hand and power tools. English language arts, mathematics, and science are reinforced. Work- based learning strategies appropriate for this course include apprenticeship, cooperative education, internship, and job shadowing. This course helps prepare students for National Center forConstruction Education and Research (NCCER) certification. SkillsUSA competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences. Recommended maximum enrollment: 20
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Standard
PREREQUISITE: Construction Core
Electrical Trades II Honors LCHS
This course builds on skills mastered in Electrical Trades I and provides an introduction to the National Electric Code, devices boxes, hand bending, raceways and fittings, conductors and cables, construction drawings, residential services, test equipment, alternating circuits, grounding and bonding. English language arts, mathematics, and science are reinforced. Work based learning strategies appropriate for this course include apprenticeship, cooperative education, internship, and job shadowing. This course helps prepare students for National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certification. SkillsUSA competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences. Recommended maximum enrollment: 20
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Honors
PREREQUISITE: Electrical Trades I
Masonry I Honors LCHS
This course covers basic masonry terminology and develops technical aspects of masonry with emphasis on development of introductory skills. This course introduces the nature of masonry technology, materials and supplies, and employability skills. Topics include safety, layout, tools, leveling, plumbing, use of straight-edge, and jointing brick and block in wall construction. Mathematics and English language arts are reinforced. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include apprenticeship, cooperative education, internship, and job shadowing. This course helps prepare students for National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certification. SkillsUSA competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences. Recommended maximum enrollment: 20
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Honors
PREREQUISITE: Construction Core
Masonry II Honors LCHS
This course builds on skills mastered in Masonry I and provides advanced masonry skills including measurements, drawing and specifications, mortar, masonry units, and installation techniques. English language arts and mathematics are reinforced. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include apprenticeship, cooperative education, internship, and job shadowing. Math II is recommended as preparation for this course. This course helps prepare students for National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certification. SkillsUSA competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences. Recommended maximum enrollment: 20
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Honors
PREREQUISITE: Masonry I Honors
Metals Manufacturing Technology I LCHS
This course introduces various processes and job opportunities in manufacturing with emphasis on machining metal parts. Topics include safety, math, measurement, blueprint reading, layout, bench work, sawing, drilling, turning, and milling. This course is aligned and designed to prepare students for the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) Measurement, Materials, and Safety credential. Mathematics and English language arts are reinforced. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include cooperative education, internship, and job shadowing. SkillsUSA competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences. Math II is recommended as preparation for this course. Recommended maximum enrollment: 20
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Standard
Metals Manufacturing Technology II LCHS
This course provides advanced instruction in metals manufacturing and introduces various processes in manufacturing with emphasis on machining metal parts. Topics include job planning, job management, layout, bench work. This course is aligned and designed to prepare students for the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) Job Planning, Benchwork, and Layout credential. English language arts and mathematics are reinforced. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include cooperative education, internship, and job shadowing. SkillsUSA competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences. Recommended maximum enrollment: 20
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Standard
PREREQUISITE: Metals Manufacturing Technology I
Metals Manufacturing Technology III LCHS
This course provides advanced instruction in metals manufacturing and introduces various processes in manufacturing with emphasis on machining metal parts. Topics include milling set up and operations, and quality control. This course is aligned and designed to prepare students for the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) Milling I credential. English language arts and mathematics are reinforced.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Standard
PREREQUISITE: Metals Manufacturing Technology II
CTE ELECTIVES
CTE Advanced Studies
This culminating course is for juniors and seniors who have earned two technical credits, one of which is a completer course, in one Career Cluster. The Advanced Studies course must augment the content of the completer course and prepare students for success in transitioning to post- secondary education and future careers. Students work under the guidance of a teacher with expertise in the content of the completer course in collaboration with community members, business representatives, and other school-based personnel. The four parts of the course include writing a research paper, producing a product, developing a portfolio, and delivering a presentation. Students demonstrate their abilities to use 21st century skills. DECA (an organization for Marketing Education students), Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Future Farmers of America (FFA), Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA), SkillsUSA, and Technology Student Association (TSA) competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences. Recommended Maximum Enrollment: 25
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Standard
PREREQUISITE: Two technical credits, one of which is a completer course, in one Career Pathway
CTE Apprenticeships
Students who participate in apprenticeships or pre-apprenticeships through the North Carolina Department of Labor, Apprenticeship and Training Bureau can also earn CTE credit while they earn hours and experience toward an adult apprenticeship leading to a completed journeyman certificate. These courses are appropriate for occupations that do not require a college degree, but require a high level of skill and knowledge.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Standard
PREREQUISITE: Two technical credits in the same Career Cluster
CTE Internship
A CTE Internship allows for additional development of career and technical competencies within a general career field. Internships allow students to observe and participate in daily operations, develop direct contact with job personnel, ask questions about particular careers, and perform certain job tasks. This activity is exploratory and allows the student to get hands-on experience in a number of related activities. The student has the opportunity to perform additional course requirement to receive Honors credit. The teacher, student, and the business community jointly plan the organization, implementation, and evaluation of an internship, regardless of whether it is an unpaid or paid internship.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Standard and Honors Offered
Caterpillar Welding Apprenticeship
This specialized apprenticeship program is a partnership between Lee County Schools, Central Carolina Community College, NC Dept of Commerce and Caterpillar, Inc. An application and interview is required in the Spring of the 10th grade year in order to be eligible for participation. Upon completion, successful students will have earned a Welding Certification from CCCC, Youth Apprenticeship Certification from the Department of Commerce, and possible employment at Caterpillar.
COURSE NOTE: This course is a part of the Caterpillar Welding Apprenticeship program. Please see your counselor or Career Development Coordinator for more information.
CREDIT: 2 TYPE: Standard