CAREER TECHINCAL EDUCATION
CTE programs focus on a special area of study, such as career education, STEM, the performing arts, or partnership academies (CPA), which are schools-within-a-school that incorporate integrated academic and career technical education, business partnerships, mentoring and internships.
CTE provides career, college and workforce preparation for high school students, groundwork for advanced training and the upgrading of existing skills. High school students involved in CTE are more engaged, perform better and graduate at higher rates.
81 percent of dropouts say relevant, real-world learning opportunities would have kept them in high school.
More than 75 percent of secondary CTE concentrators pursued post-secondary education shortly after high school.
- Association of Career Technical Education
CTE Courses offered at Twelve Bridges High School
Information Communication Tech (ICT)
Year 1: Exploring Computer Science
Year 2: CISCO IT Essentials Advanced IT Support - Sunset - 2022/2023
Software & Systems Dev. Pathway
Year 1: Exploring Computer Science
Year 2: AP Computer Science Principals
Year 3: AP Computer Science
Media Arts
Year 1: Intro to Media Arts
Year 2: Photography, Video Production, Intermediate Media Arts
Year 3: Adv. Student Media, Adv. Video Production, Adv. Photography, Adv. Graphic Design
Year 4: Adv. Student Media, Adv. Video Production, Adv. Photography
Biomedical Pathway
Year 1: Principles of Biomedical Science
Year 2: Honors Human Body Systems
Year 3: Honors Medical Interventions
Photogrpahy / Journalism Pathway
Year 1: Intro to Media Arts
Year 2: Photography, Video Production, Intermediate Media Arts
Year 3: Adv. Photography, Adv. Graphic Design
Year 4: Adv. Photography
Course Details
Information Communication Tech (ICT)
Exploring Computer Science
Exploring Computer Science (ECS) is designed to introduce students to the breadth of the field of computer science through an exploration of engaging and accessible topics. Rather than focusing the entire course on learning particular software tools or programming languages, the course is designed to focus on the conceptual ideas of computing and help students understand why certain tools or languages might be utilized to solve particular problems. The goal of Exploring Computer Science is to develop in students the computational practices of algorithm development, problem solving and programming within the context of problems that are relevant to the lives of today’s students. Students will also be introduced to topics such as interface design, limits of computers, and societal and ethical issues.
CISCO IT Essentials Advanced IT Support - Sunset - 2022/2023
IT Essentials covers fundamental computer and career skills for entry-level IT jobs. The IT Essentials course includes hands-on labs that provide practical experience to prepare you for enterprise networking. Simulation tools help you hone your troubleshooting skills and practice what you learn. Skills include: developing working knowledge of how computers and mobile devices operate, identifying common security threats and vulnerabilities like malware, phishing, spoofing and social engineering, applying skills and procedures to install, configure, and troubleshoot computers, mobile devices, and software, and develop critical thinking and problem solving skills using both real equipment and Cisco Packet Tracer, a network configuration simulation tool.
Software & Systems Dev. Pathway
Exploring Computer Science
Exploring Computer Science (ECS) is designed to introduce students to the breadth of the field of computer science through an exploration of engaging and accessible topics. Rather than focusing the entire course on learning particular software tools or programming languages, the course is designed to focus on the conceptual ideas of computing and help students understand why certain tools or languages might be utilized to solve particular problems. The goal of Exploring Computer Science is to develop in students the computational practices of algorithm development, problem solving and programming within the context of problems that are relevant to the lives of today’s students. Students will also be introduced to topics such as interface design, limits of computers, and societal and ethical issues.
AP Computer Science Principals
This course introduces students to the foundational concepts of computer science and explores the impact computing and technology have on our society. With a unique focus on creative problem solving and real-world applications, the CodeHS AP Computer Science Principles course gives students the opportunity to explore several important topics of computing using their own ideas and creativity, use the power of computing to create artifacts of personal value, and develop an interest in computer science that will foster further endeavors in the field.
AP Computer Science
AP Computer Science A is an introductory college-level computer science course. Students cultivate their understanding of coding through analyzing, writing, and testing code as they explore concepts like modularity, variables, and control structures.
Media Arts
Introduction to Media Arts
Photography
Photography is an intermediate level visual arts class focusing on digital photography. In this course, students use a DSLR to learn how to shoot on manual settings exploring all areas of the exposure triangle; aperture, shutter speed and ISO. Students explore different genres of photography and learn to develop their “eye for photography” studying composition as well as the history of photography. Students have opportunities to print and publicly display their best work; one show each semester. The industry standard software, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom, is also extensively explored.
Video Production
The Video Production course focuses on instruction and learning in three areas; technical skills, artistic skills, and career preparation. Students will learn to shoot, capture, edit and create video projects through the use of a state of the art equipment and computer lab. The lab includes 36 Apple iMacs, Canon DSLR cameras and a host of other sound and stage equipment for production. Students will complete a series projects throughout the year both group and individual formats. Projects may include off campus productions and the weekly production of a school bulletin. A portfolio of work will allow the students to share their work with friends and family at the end of the year.
Intermediate Media Arts
Advance Student Media
Advance Video Production
Advance Photography
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Advance Graphic Design
Biomedical Pathway
Principles of Biomedical Science
In the introductory course of the PLTW Biomedical Science program, students explore concepts of biology and medicine to determine factors that led to the death of a fictional person. While investigating the case, students examine autopsy reports, investigate medical history, and explore medical treatments that might have prolonged the person’s life. The activities and projects introduce students to human physiology, basic biology, medicine, and research processes while allowing them to design their own experiments to solve problems.
Honors Human Body Systems
This course is designed to be the second in progression of the PLTW Biomedical Sciences Pathway. In this course, students examine the interactions of human body systems as they explore identity, power, movement, protection, and homeostasis. Students design experiments, investigate the structures and functions of the human body, and use data acquisition software to monitor body functions such as muscle movement, reflex and voluntary action, and respiration. Exploring science in action, students build organs and tissues on a skeletal manikin, work through interesting real world cases and often play the role of biomedical professionals to solve medical mysteries.
Honors Medical Interventions
Students follow the life of a fictitious family as they investigate how to prevent, diagnose, and treat disease. Students explore how to detect and fight infection; screen and evaluate the code in human DNA; evaluate cancer treatment options; and prevail when the organs of the body begin to fail.
Through real-world cases, students are exposed to a range of interventions related to immunology, surgery, genetics, pharmacology, medical devices, and diagnostics.
Media Arts
Introduction to Media Arts
Photography
Photography is an intermediate level visual arts class focusing on digital photography. In this course, students use a DSLR to learn how to shoot on manual settings exploring all areas of the exposure triangle; aperture, shutter speed and ISO. Students explore different genres of photography and learn to develop their “eye for photography” studying composition as well as the history of photography. Students have opportunities to print and publicly display their best work; one show each semester. The industry standard software, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom, is also extensively explored.
Video Production
The Video Production course focuses on instruction and learning in three areas; technical skills, artistic skills, and career preparation. Students will learn to shoot, capture, edit and create video projects through the use of a state of the art equipment and computer lab. The lab includes 36 Apple iMacs, Canon DSLR cameras and a host of other sound and stage equipment for production. Students will complete a series projects throughout the year both group and individual formats. Projects may include off campus productions and the weekly production of a school bulletin. A portfolio of work will allow the students to share their work with friends and family at the end of the year.
Intermediate Media Arts
Advance Student Media
Advance Video Production
Advance Photography
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Advance Graphic Design