Practical Arts

Practical Arts courses are divided into 3 areas: Career & Business Education, Family & Consumer Science, and Industrial Arts. Courses taken from any of these 3 areas will count as Practical Arts credits. 

Career & Business Education

Family & Consumer Science

Industrial Arts

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

CAREER & BUSINESS EDUCATION

COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
This course will offer instruction in Microsoft Office using Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Access.  Integrated business projects will also be taught. This course is highly recommended for both vocational and college-bound students.  

Grades 9-12 0.5 credit

DIGITAL MEDIA TECHNOLOGY
This is a specialized course designed to offer students an opportunity to gain knowledge and develop skills related to the growing technology that is used in businesses today.  Real-world activities will be used in this course that will include multimedia functions such as graphic design, audio editing, and video editing.  Students will utilize digital cameras and digital video cameras to incorporate digital images, photographs, and video into media presentations.  Students will also develop skills that pertain to using Canva, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Premiere Pro CS4.  Possible projects include making TV and radio commercials, producing videos about school activities (clubs, sports, and special events), and developing promotional materials for businesses.      

Grades 9-12 0.5 credit

ADVANCED MEDIA
Advanced Media is a specialized course designed to offer students an opportunity to gain knowledge and develop skills related to the growing technology that is used in businesses today. Real world activities will be used in this course that will include multimedia functions such as graphic design, audio editing, and video editing. Students will utilize digital cameras, digital video cameras, and scanners to incorporate digital images, photographs, and video into media presentations. Students will also develop advanced skills that pertain to using Canva, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Sound Auditions, and Adobe Premiere Pro CS5.

This course is also designed for students who have a general interest in broadcast journalism. In this course students work with sensitive equipment, so they must be responsible and trustworthy. In addition, students must be self-motivated, dependable, and able to work well as a team. Students are responsible for the production of video stories as well as special interest and documentary projects including script writing, video recording, and video editing.  All the students in this class will assist the instructor with the morning announcements on a daily basis. Students will gain an understanding of both pre-production, on-air, and post production roles and responsibilities of news broadcasting. Also, Students will create slides for video scoreboards around the district and create posters for various teams, clubs, and activities that relate to Windsor. Students will be assigned roles such as broadcasters, camera crew, editors, producers, and technology specialists.  

Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation AND/OR Application 

Grades 10-12 1 credit

INTRO TO BUSINESS & CAREERS
This class is an activity-based course designed for college and non-college bound students. Information is given to help students make a more educated decision on their career paths. Additionally, each individual will receive interest and personality assessments to help determine a direction. All students will prepare a resume, cover letter, fill out an application and go over interview tips. Students will learn business math as it pertains to having employment. Audio-visual aids, hands-on activities, and guest speakers are options to help students explore different careers.  

Grades 9-12 0.5 credit

MARKETING I
A beginning course in Marketing. This course will cover such topics as: the four P's of Marketing, marketing plans, entrepreneurship, international trade, the free enterprise system, and the sales process. Students planning to enroll in Marketing II and/or Marketing Internship/COE must take Marketing I. Students planning to major in business administration in college will find this course beneficial. Students are eligible to join DECA. 

Grades 11-12 1 credit

MARKETING II
Marketing II is a continuation of Marketing I and focuses on the operation of retail establishments. This course will cover promotional concepts, visual merchandising, advertising, distribution, pricing strategies, market research, product planning, entrepreneurial concepts, and career development. This is a good course for students planning to major in business administration in college. Students enrolled in Marketing II are eligible to participate in the Marketing Internship/COE Program.
Prerequisite: Marketing I 

Grade 12 1 credit

SPORTS & TOURISM MARKETING
Sports and tourism marketing is a specialized course designed to offer students an opportunity to gain knowledge and develop skills related to the growing sports and tourism industries. Students will develop skills in the areas of facility design, merchandising, advertising, public relations/publicity, event marketing, sponsorship, evolution of the tourism industry, international travel, cruising, tours, meeting, and marketing and sales. Students are eligible to participate in DECA. 

Grades 11-12 1 credit     

ACCOUNTING/HONORS ACCOUNTING
Accounting is required for all post-secondary business degrees and many other professional degrees. In this course, students will gain a basic understanding of manual and automated accounting principles, concepts, and procedures. Accounting principles covered will include the accounting equation, the accounting cycle, entering transactions, posting to ledgers, preparing end-of-period statements and reports, and payroll systems. Students will learn to use applications such as Microsoft Excel and Automated Accounting software to perform accounting procedures. Internet activities will provide an opportunity for students to develop connections between accounting principles and the real world, as well as research many career opportunities in Accounting. Students enrolled in Honors Accounting will complete the same assignments as students enrolled in Accounting, but will have an additional problem per chapter and additional sections given on chapter tests.
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in Algebra 1 or equivalent. 

Grades 10-12 1 credit 

HONORS MICROECONOMICS
This course presents an introduction to economic thought. Concepts covered may include interdependence and gains from trade, supply and demand, elasticity, externalities, and firm behavior in industry organizations of competitive markets, monopoly, monopolistic competition, and oligopoly. Dual credit offered through Missouri Baptist University. Students enrolled in Microeconomics have the ability to participate in the COE Work Program.

College Credit

Grades 10 - 12 1 credit

COE WORK PROGRAM
Students enrolled in the COE work program must have an approve marketing related employment site. Students must have verified employment and are awarded 0.5 credit for each 180 employed hours, with a maximum of 2 credits per academic year. Students are also eligible to join DECA.
Students must also be enrolled in one of the following courses: Marketing II, Sports & Tourism Marketing, Accounting/Honors Accounting, or Honors Microeconomics.
Grades 11-12 0.5-2 credits

FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE

FOODS & NUTRITION I
This is an introductory course to the study of food. This one semester class will focus on how food affects our lives, food and nutrition, food safety and sanitation, kitchen and cooking basics. Other life skills will be practiced and learned within this class. This includes teamwork, responsibility, respect, and sanitation.
Grades 9-12 0.5 credit

FOODS & NUTRITION II
This course takes an in depth look into the study of food. This one semester class will focus on food related safety and sanitation, career paths within the food industry, consumer resources and meal planning, as well as the preparation of food. Other vital life skills will be practiced and learned within this class. This includes teamwork, responsibility, respect, and sanitation. Students should be prepared to participate in lab work once per credit.  

Prerequisite: Foods & Nutrition I

Grades 9-12 0.5 credit

INTERNATIONAL FOODS WEST
This course will give students a brief overview of food practices from the Americas and Europe. No matter where one grows up and lives, eating is one of the most pertinent aspects in life. Since the United States is viewed as a “tossed salad”, it is important to become familiar with cultural backgrounds, geographical locations, as well as social and economic factors. The majority of class time will be spent learning about nations around the world and their eating habits. This will be done through lecture, discussion, group and independent projects, and possibly lab time in the kitchen. 

Prerequisite:  Foods & Nutrition II 

Grades 10-12 0.5 credit

INTERNATIONAL FOODS EAST
This course will give students a brief overview of food practices from Asia, Africa, and Australia. Regardless of where one is from, eating is one of the most pertinent aspects in life. Students will become familiar with different cultural backgrounds, geographical locations, as well as social & economic factors from these 2 continents. The majority of class will be spent learning about these regions & their eating habits & customs.This will be done through lecture, discussion, group and independent work, and lab time.

Prerequisite:  Foods & Nutrition II 

Grades 10-12 0.5 credit

HOUSING & INTERIORS
Discussion of the history of housing and human needs will be explored.  A brief overview of design principles will be covered.  Students will understand the financial aspects of purchasing a home.  This course will also look at how to manage space and care for a home.    

Grades 9-12 0.5 credit

CLOTHING & TEXTILES I
Students will discuss and analyze clothing, fabric care, and sewing equipment and methods. Students will understand the construction, maintenance and minor alterations of clothing and textile products.  Students will be expected to construct sewing projects by hand and using a machine.         

Grades 9-12 0.5 credit

CLOTHING & TEXTILES II
Students will create clothing and projects using advanced methods and sewing machine attachments/features. Students will have a choice in clothing and textile products which will include decorative stitching and zipper/button attachment. This course is a continuation from Clothing & Textiles I.  

Prerequisite: Clothing & Textiles I

Grades 9-12 0.5 credit

FASHION & APPAREL
In Fashion & Apparel, students will view fashion trends through the decades as well as famous and influential designers.  Students will explore current fashion trends and critique using the principles and elements of design. Students will also investigate the career opportunities in the fashion and apparel industry. 

Grades 9-12 0.5 credit 

CHILD DEVELOPMENT I
This course helps students understand the impact of becoming a parent, the importance of planning for children, prenatal care, and understanding the development of children.    

Grades 9-12 0.5 credit

CHILD DEVELOPMENT II
This course will provide information about issues impacting children and their families. The life process of the child will be followed from birth to school age, each stage being analyzed for proper parenting/teaching techniques, environmental safety, and development.  Special topics include career exploration and child neglect.   

Prerequisite:  Child Development I        

Grades 9-12 0.5 credit

INDUSTRIAL ARTS

INTRODUCTION TO WOODWORKING
This course is designed to give the beginning student an overall view of the many areas that are part of the woodworking industry. During their study, each student will be acquainted with the related materials, equipment, processes, and safety practices used in the field of woodworking. Using this information, they will apply their practical skills in the form of projects and related problem solving activities. 

Grades 9-12 0.5 credit

INTERMEDIATE WOODWORKING
General objectives of woodworking is to develop a skill in the use of woodworking tools, and machines, so that the acquired knowledge of tools, materials, and safety habits can be used to develop attitudes and habits of a planned and orderly procedure.  Areas of interest: characteristics of woodworking, drawing and planning procedures, design and construction principles, types of wood and their application, wood finishes, care and use of hand tools, care and use of machines, type of fasteners and hardware, safety precaution and good habits, development of hand and eye motor skill (projects). 

Prerequisite: Introduction to Woods     

Grades 9-12 0.5 credit

ADVANCED WOODWORKING
The general objectives of Woodworking II are to further enhance the student’s skills in the use of woodworking tools, machines, and design procedures.  The focus of the course will be the building of small furniture pieces.  Areas of interest: drawing and planning procedures, design and construction principles, care and use of machines, and good safety habits.   

Prerequisite:  Intermediate Woodworking        

Grades 10-12 0.5 credit

INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY
A one semester course where students will research and build various projects. Students will research: Alternative fuels, biomass, history of automobiles, bridge design, trebuchets, basic electricity, and hydraulics. Students will also become familiar with using basic woodworking and metal equipment. After researching the various topics and learning the safety of the machines, students will build a bridge, mouse-trap car, trebuchet, hydraulic arm, basic battery operating fan, metal dust pan, and a small woodworking project.   

Grades 9-12 0.5 credit

HOME MAINTENANCE
This course will allow participants to learn a variety of skills and gain knowledge concerning basic home repair. From taking this course, students should possess the ability to perform minor repairs or improvements within their home.  Points of emphasis will be drywall repair, painting and wallpapering, electrical, plumbing, and flooring.    

Grades 10-12 0.5 credit