Occupational Course of Study

OCS - English 1

9210BX0X

Instruction focuses on literature and informational text. Students will utilize writing and language skills to create informative, narrative, argumentative, and explanatory texts. Students will also develop skills in the areas of speaking and listening as they participate in collaborative activities integrating technology and digital media. (This course is available through collaboration with NC Virtual Public Schools)

OCS - Occupational Prep 1

9240BX0X

Occupational Course of Study students enrolled in this class participate in job shadowing activities and job factories (P.A.E.S lab)

OCS - Intro to Mathematics 1

9220BX0X

This course will focus on understanding rational numbers and applying mathematical operations. Students will apply concepts of geometric relationships, measurement, algebraic properties, and interpretation of data to perform calculations and problem solve.

OCS - Financial Management

9222BX0X

This course is designed to teach students the basics of personal financial management and planning. Students will explore appropriate financial skills necessary for independent living. Topics include: checking and savings accounts, taxes, calculation of wages, the use of credit, types of insurance and applied calculation skills to aid in consumer spending.

OCS - Applied Science

9231BX0X

This course is a study of energy, electricity and magnetism, the properties of matter, and the identification of common chemicals. Students will also study the interactions of humans with their environment and the major systems of the human body. (This class is available through collaboration with NC Virtual Public Schools)

OCS – Civic Literacy

9251BX0X

The standards and objectives in the Founding Principles of the United States of America and North Carolina: Civic Literacy course will  provide students the opportunity to engage in intensive application of the skills, concepts, processes, and knowledge gained in previous  social studies courses and prepare them to be college, career, and civic ready.

OCS- Economics and Personal Finance

43192X0OCS

OCS - English 2

9211BX0X

​Instruction focuses on literature and informational text. Students will utilize writing and language skills to create informative, narrative, argumentative, and explanatory texts.

Employment Prep II Citizenship 1A

9261BX0X

Employment Prep II Citizenship 1B

9262BX0X

OCS - English 3

9212BX0X

Instruction focuses on developing communication, language, and critical thinking skills appropriate in the post-secondary, employment, and independent living settings. Students will apply skills to complete written tasks with forms and templates, comprehend and interpret text, and apply problem-solving strategies to real life situations.

OCS - Biology

9232BX0X

This course is a study of the chemical and physical basics of life. Topics covered in the course include: living organisms, ecosystems, evolution and genetics, and molecular biology. (This course is available through collaboration with NC Virtual Public Schools)

Employment Prep III Citizenship 2A

9263BX0X 

Employment Prep III Citizenship 2B

9264BX0X

OCS - English 4

9213BX0X

Instruction focuses on developing communication, language, and critical thinking skills appropriate in the post-secondary, employment, and independent living settings. Students will apply skills to carry out adult-living tasks, create products using technology communicate in various settings, create written products without templates, and problem solve in various domains of adult-life.

Prep IV

9243BX0X

Occupational Course of Study students enrolled in this class focus on completing job hours by participating in competitive paid employment. Students will continue to refine skills in the area of career training