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Career and Technical Education Career and Technology Education courses are designed to provide students with the skills needed to enter today’s workforce. We provide students with rigorous and relevant instruction to help them succeed in our high- demand, high-skilled working environment of the 21st century. Students apply academic skills along with their technical skills in the CTE classroom. Career and Technology Education can provide students with a chance to explore various career options and provide them with enhanced earning potential while continuing their education. Many Hays CISD courses are articulated with Austin Community College which means students can earn college credit while in high school at no cost to them. Our challenge is to stay relevant and current in our ever changing society. CTE Goals Make teaching and learning relevant, hands-on and exciting for students. CTE courses integrate academics in rigorous, relevant and exciting ways. Base CTE curriculum on current industry standards. Provide opportunities for students to earn state and national industry standard certifications and licensure. Each program area will provide students with the opportunity to earn college credits through local or state agreements. Provide students with skills to gain entry-level employment in a high-skill, high-wage job and/or to continue their education. Every student who entered high school before the 2014-2015 school year is required to complete 1 credit of technology applications for graduation. Some 3-year sequence Career and Technology courses offer technology application components for graduation. It is the student’s responsibility to check with the counselor to determine what these courses are. Hays CISD Career and Technology Education Non-Discrimination Statement 1. Hays CISD offers career and technology education programs in architecture, agriculture, business, human resources, auto technology, electronics, culinary arts, health science, STEM, and marketing education. Admission to these programs is based on interest and aptitude, age appropriateness, and class space availability. 2. It is the policy of Hays CISD not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or handicap in its vocational programs, services, or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. 3. It is the policy of Hays CISD not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or handicap in its employment practices as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. 4. Hays CISD will take steps to assure that lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all educational and vocational programs. 5. For information about your rights or grievance procedures, contact the Title IX Coordinator, Elaine Howard, 21003 IH 35, Kyle, TX 78640, (512) 268- 2141 and/or the Section 504 Coordinator, John Fuerst, 21003 IH 35, Kyle, TX 78640, (512) 268-2141. Career and Technical Education Page 1 of 36

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Career and Technical Education

Career and Technology Education courses are designed to provide students with the skills needed to enter today’s workforce. We provide students with rigorous and relevant instruction to help them succeed in our high-demand, high-skilled working environment of the 21st century. Students apply academic skills along with their technical skills in the CTE classroom. Career and Technology Education can provide students with a chance to explore various career options and provide them with enhanced earning potential while continuing their education. Many Hays CISD courses are articulated with Austin Community College which means students can earn college credit while in high school at no cost to them. Our challenge is to stay relevant and current in our ever changing society. CTE Goals Make teaching and learning relevant, hands-on and

exciting for students. CTE courses integrate academics in rigorous, relevant and exciting ways.

Base CTE curriculum on current industry standards. Provide opportunities for students to earn state and

national industry standard certifications and licensure. Each program area will provide students with the

opportunity to earn college credits through local or state agreements.

Provide students with skills to gain entry-level employment in a high-skill, high-wage job and/or to continue their education.

Every student who entered high school before the 2014-2015 school year is required to complete 1 credit of technology applications for graduation. Some 3-year sequence Career and Technology courses offer technology application components for graduation. It is the student’s responsibility to check with the counselor to determine what these courses are.

Hays CISD Career and Technology Education Non-Discrimination Statement 1. Hays CISD offers career and technology education

programs in architecture, agriculture, business, human resources, auto technology, electronics, culinary arts, health science, STEM, and marketing education. Admission to these programs is based on interest and aptitude, age appropriateness, and class space availability.

2. It is the policy of Hays CISD not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or handicap in its vocational programs, services, or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.

3. It is the policy of Hays CISD not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or handicap in its employment practices as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.

4. Hays CISD will take steps to assure that lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all educational and vocational programs.

5. For information about your rights or grievance procedures, contact the Title IX Coordinator, Elaine Howard, 21003 IH 35, Kyle, TX 78640, (512) 268-2141 and/or the Section 504 Coordinator, John Fuerst, 21003 IH 35, Kyle, TX 78640, (512) 268-2141.

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Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources Cluster Sequences

9th grade 10th grade 11th grade 12th grade

Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources

Course Name Credits Grade Levels Recommended Prerequisites

Advanced Animal Science

1 11-12

Biology & Chemistry Completion/Concurrent enrollment in Physics 1 Credit in Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources Career Cluster * Course counts for Science Credit

Advanced Plant & Soil Science 1 11-12

Biology & Chemistry Completion/Concurrent enrollment in Physics 1 Credit in Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources Career Cluster * Course counts for Science Credit

Equine Science .5 9-12 None

Landscape Design & Turfgrass Management .5 9-12 None

Livestock Production .5 9-12 None

Principles and Elements of Floral Design 1 9-12 None * Course counts for Fine Arts Credit

Small Animal Management .5 9-12 None

Veterinary Medical Applications 1 12 Advanced Animal Science

Wildlife, Fisheries, and Ecology Management

.5 9-12 None

Livestock Production

and Wildlife,

Fisheries, and Ecology

Management

Equine Science and

Landscape Design & Turfgrass

Management

Principles and Elements of

Floral Design

Advanced Animal Science

or Advanced Plant & Soil Science

or Veterinary Medical

Applications

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Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources Cluster

Advanced Animal Science Course Number: 181590 Grade Placement: 11 – 12 Recommended Prerequisite: Biology, Chemistry, Completion/Concurrent enrollment in Physics and one credit in Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Career Cluster Credit: 1 science credit Location: HHS, LHS PEIMS#: 13000700 Students will apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology to produce and/or manage animals in a domesticated or natural environment and gain knowledge in species specific operations, genetics, livestock operation, processing and reproduction. Algebra, trigonometry, biology, English and human relations skills will be reinforced in the course. Students will examine the interrelatedness of human, scientific, and technological dimensions of livestock production. Students who take Livestock Production or Wildlife Management before this class may be more successful. This course will include at least 40% laboratory investigation and fieldwork using appropriate scientific inquiry. This course is also listed in the Science section of this course guide. This course will count as a science credit. Advanced Plant and Soil Science Course Number: 181830 Grade Placement: 11– 12 Recommended Prerequisite: Biology, Chemistry, Completion/Concurrent enrollment in Physics and one credit in Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Career Cluster Credit: 1 science credit Location: HHS, LHS PEIMS#: 13002100 As a discipline, plant and soil science represents the integration of crops, soils, and related sciences. Crop science includes the genetics, breeding, physiology, and environmentally sound management of field and turf crops. Soil science focuses on the physics, chemistry, origin, microbiology, fertility, and environmentally sound management of soil. Students study how plant and soil relationships affect the production of food and fiber. Native plants will be identified and their roles assessed in the ecosystem and compared to other ecosystems. Resources of land, water, soil, energy, and living organisms will be studied with scientific and technological applications. Students who take Principles and Elements of Floral Design or Landscape Design before this class may be more successful. This course will include at least 40% laboratory investigation and fieldwork using appropriate scientific inquiry. This course is also listed in the Science section of this course guide. This course will count as a science credit.

Equine Science Course Number: 181583 Grade Placement: 9-12 Prerequisite: None Credit: .5 Location: HHS, LHS PEIMS#: 13000500 Students will develop knowledge and skills related to the equine industry. Students will develop career skills and prepare for success regarding career opportunities and industry expectations. Students will develop knowledge relating to equine breeds, riding, showing, fitting, and management of horses. Landscape Design and Turfgrass Management Course Number: 181733 Grade Placement: 9 – 12 Prerequisite: none Credit: .5 Location: HHS, LHS PEIMS#: 13001900 Students learn the plants and structures used in designing landscapes. They will learn to operate software to design and sketch a detailed design. Turfgrasses will be discussed and studied to determine which is best for different uses. All aspects of the business are discussed. Livestock Production Course Number: 181643 Grade Placement: 9 – 12 Prerequisite: none Credit: .5 Location: HHS, LHS PEIMS#: 13000300 In this course, students learn about livestock production by exploring important topics related to animals like cattle, swine, sheep, goats, and poultry. Class units of study include the following as they relate to livestock: health and wellness, vital signs and normal behavior, reproduction and genetics, the skeletal, muscular, respiratory and circulatory systems, and nutrition and digestion. Practical knowledge related to safety, record keeping, and general entrepreneurship help prepare students for future careers in livestock production.

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Principles and Elements of Floral Design Course Number: 181630 Grade Placement: 9 – 12 Prerequisite: None Credit: 1 Location: HHS, LHS PEIMS#: 13001800 This is a technical course that prepares students to arrange flowers, foliage and related plant material for interior locations. Students will evaluate techniques of increasing “keeping qualities” of flowers and plants, recognize design principles, evaluate techniques and prepare geometric floral designs prepared with fresh, silk and dried flowers, prepare corsages and boutonnieres, evaluate techniques and prepare designs for holidays, banquets and other occasions. This course can count for Fine Arts credit. Small Animal Management Course Number: 181743 Grade Placement: 9– 12 Prerequisite: None Credit: .5 Location: HHS, LHS PEIMS#: 13000400 This course emphasizes care requirements of small mammals, amphibians, reptiles, birds, dogs and cats. Students will have a basic understanding of these animals, their systems, and the environment needed to support them.

Veterinary Medical Applications Course Number: 181600 Grade Placement: 12 Recommended Prerequisite: Advanced Animal Science Credit: 1 Location: HHS, LHS PEIMS#: 13000600 Students will develop knowledge and skills relating to a career in the veterinary medical field. Students will develop knowledge relating to large and small animal species, their care, management, and disease awareness. This course can fulfill level 1 veterinary assistant certification requirements, according to the Texas Veterinary Medical Association. This course provides supervised practical experiences in a variety of locations. Wildlife, Fisheries, and Ecology Management Course Number: 181843 Grade Placement: 9 – 12 Prerequisite: None Credit: .5 Location: HHS, LHS PEIMS#: 13001500 This course examines the management of game and non-game wildlife species, fish, and aqua crops and their ecological needs as related to current agricultural practices. Ecological practices will be studied and applied.

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Architecture, Construction / Manufacturing

Course Name Credits Grade Levels Recommended Prerequisites

Advanced Welding 2 10-12 Algebra I or Geometry and Welding

Architectural Design 1 10-12 Principles of Architecture, Algebra I and Geometry

Construction Technology 1 9-12 None

Interior Design .5 9-12 Algebra I

Practicum in Construction Management 2 12 Construction Technology

Principles of Architecture 1 9-12 None

Principles of Manufacturing 1 9-12 Algebra I or Geometry

Welding 1 9-12 Algebra I

Architecture, Construction / Manufacturing Cluster Sequences

9th grade 10th grade 11th grade 12th grade

Principles of Architecture

or Principles of

Manufacturing

Construction Technology

or Interior Design

Architectural Design

or Welding

Practicum in Construction Management

or Advanced Welding

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Architecture, Construction / Manufacturing Cluster

Advanced Welding Course Number: 182570 Grade Placement: 10 – 12 Recommended Prerequisite: Algebra I or Geometry and Welding Credit: 2 – this course meets for 2 hours Location: HHS, LHS PEIMS#: 13032400 Advanced welding builds on the knowledge and skills developed in welding. Students will develop advanced welding concepts and skills relating to personal and career development. Students will develop skills in the use of gas metal arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, flux cored arc welding, and other advanced welding techniques. Course will be available for LHS students beginning in 2017-2018 school year. Architectural Design Course Number: 185234 Grade Placement: 10 – 12 Recommended Prerequisite: Principles of Architecture, Algebra I and Geometry Credit: 1 Location: HHS, LHS PEIMS#: 13004600 Emphasis is placed on the production of drawing related to residential architecture. Styles and history of architecture, related careers, and methods and materials of construction will be introduced. A complete set of working plans including: plot, foundation, floor, electrical, wall sections, details, and elevations will be produced. Construction Technology Course Number: 182540 Grade Placement: 9 – 12 Prerequisite: None Credit: 1 Location: HHS, LHS PEIMS#: 13005100 This course develops the knowledge and skills needed to pursue a career in construction, architecture and other related fields or prepare for a postsecondary degree in construction management, architecture, or engineering. Students will develop skills in electrical, plumbing, and construction. Students will develop the skills to construct a small house. Students will design the foundation, frame walls, install windows and doors, apply sheathing and install siding and roofing. Students will develop skills to work as a team or as an individual, learn record keeping and business communication. This course does not count towards a technology applications credit.

Interior Design Course Number: 183283 Grade Placement: 9-12 Recommended Prerequisite: Algebra I Credit: .5 Location: HHS, LHS PEIMS#: 13004300 This course covers the concepts and skills needed to successfully design a home and/or business. The concept addresses construction, period styles, surface treatments, lighting, use of design, drafting; consideration of occupant needs and management principles. Other components include the impact of technology, the acquisition of professional services, and career options. Practicum in Construction Management Course Number: 182550 Grade Placement: 12 Prerequisite: Construction Technology Credit: 2 Location: HHS, LHS PEIMS#: 13006200 Practicum in Construction Management is an occupationally specific course designed to provide classroom technical instruction or on-the-job training experiences. Safety and career opportunities are included in addition to work ethics and job-related study in the classroom. Principles of Architecture and Construction Course Number: 185230 Grade Placement: 9 – 12 Prerequisite: None Credit: 1 Location: HHS, LHS PEIMS#: 13004200 Principles of Architecture and Construction provides an overview to the various fields of architecture, interior design, construction science, and construction technology. Students will be introduced to hand tools, power tools, basic rigging and reading technical drawings.

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Principles of Manufacturing Course Number: 185330 Grade Placement: 9 – 12 Prerequisite: Algebra I or Geometry Credit: 1 Location: HHS, LHS PEIMS#: 13032200 This introductory and activity-based course will explore the technology involved in the forming and testing of materials, the planning and designing of various projects, and the construction and finishing of products. Students will be given the opportunity to work with manufacturing equipment and technical programs in a modular learning environment with trainers to guide students through the skills needed to complete projects.

Welding Course Number: 182560 Grade Placement: 9 – 12 Recommended Prerequisite: Algebra I Credit: 1 Location: HHS, LHS PEIMS#: 13032300 This course provides the knowledge and skills and technologies required for employment in metal technology systems. Students will develop knowledge related to career opportunities, requirements, and expectations as well as the development of workplace skills to prepare students for future success. In this course the students will learn the skills to use oxy-fuel cutting and welding equipment, shielded metal arc welding equipment, and plasma arc cutting equipment.

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Arts, A/V Technology

Course Name Credits Grade Levels Recommended Prerequisites

Advanced Audio/Video Production 2 11-12 Audio/Video Production

Advanced Commercial Photography 2 11-12 Commercial Photography

Advanced Graphic Design and Illustration 2 11-12 Graphic Design and Illustration

Animation 1 10-12 Graphic Design and Illustration or Art I

Audio/Video Production (AVP) 1 9-12 Digital and Interactive Media

Commercial Photography 1 10-12 Graphic Design and Illustration or Art I

Digital and Interactive Media (DIM) 1 9-12 None

Graphic Design and Illustration (GDI) 1 10-12 Digital and Interactive Media

Professional Communications .5 9-12 None * Course counts for Speech Credit

Video Game Design (VGD) 1 10-12 Graphic Design and Illustration or Computer Programming or Animation

Video Game Design II – Problems & Solutions

1 11-12 Video Game Design I

Arts, A/V Technology Cluster Sequences

9th grade 10th grade 11th grade 12th grade

Digital and Interactive

Media (DIM) and

Professional Communications

Animation

Graphic Design and Illustration

(GDI) or

Audio/Video Production

or Video Game

Design(VGD) or

Commercial Photography

Advanced Graphic Design and Illustration

or Advanced

Audio/Video Production

or Video Game

Design II or

Advanced Commercial Photography

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Arts, A/V Technology Cluster

Advanced Audio/Video Production Course Number: 181720 Grade Placement: 11-12 Recommended Prerequisite: Credit: 2 Location: HHS, LHS PEIMS#: 13008600 Careers in audio and video technology and film production span all aspects of the audio/video communications industry. Within this context, in addition to developing advanced knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications career cluster, students will be expected to develop an advanced understanding of the industry with a focus on pre-production, production, and post-production activities. This course may be implemented in an advanced audio format or an advanced format, including both audio and video. Advanced Commercial Photography Course Number: 117500 Grade Placement: 11-12 Recommended Prerequisite: Commercial Photography Credit: 2 Location: HHS, LHS PEIMS#: 13009200 Careers in commercial photography span all aspects of the industry from setting up a shot to delivering products in a competitive market. Within this context, in addition to developing advanced technical knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications career cluster, students will be expected to develop an advanced technical understanding of the commercial photography industry with a focus on producing, promoting, and presenting professional quality photographs. Advanced Graphic Design and Illustration Course Number: 181250 Grade Placement: 11-12 Recommended Prerequisite: Graphic Design and Illustration Credit: 2 Location: HHS, LHS PEIMS#: 13008900 Careers in graphic design and illustration span all aspects of the advertising and visual communications industries. Within this context, in addition to developing advanced technical knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications career cluster, students will be expected to develop an advanced understanding of the industry with a focus on mastery of content knowledge and skills.

Animation Course Number: 181750 Grade Placement: 10-12 Recommended Prerequisite: Graphic Design and Illustration or Art I Credit: 1 Location: HHS, LHS PEIMS#: 13008300 This course focuses on advanced 2-D motion graphics and beginning level 3-D motion graphics. Currently, students are exposed to industry standard software (EX: Flash and 3D Studio Max). Students taking this course should fit one of the following profiles: be able to draw cartoons and have an interest in traditional 2D animation; be able to create web pages and have a desire to strengthen Internet publishing skills; or, have a desire to learn storyboard, 3-D Modeling skills and have an interest in video game programming or film animation. Audio/Video Production (AVP) Course Number: 181710 Grade Placement: 9-12 Prerequisite: None Credit: 1 Location: HHS, LHS PEIMS#: 13008500 Students are expected to develop an understanding of audio and video production with a focus on pre-production, production, and post-production. Students are expected to write ideas, scripts, create storyboards, and then produce their ideas both independently, and with other students. Students will be developing technical knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications career cluster. Commercial Photography Course Number: 117400 Grade Placement: 10-12 Prerequisite: Graphic Design and Illustration or Art I Credit: 1 Location: HHS, LHS PEIMS#: 13009100 Careers in commercial photography require skills that span all aspects of the industry from setting up a shot to delivering products in a competitive market. Within this context, in addition to developing knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications career cluster, students will be expected to develop an understanding of the commercial photography industry with a focus on creating quality photographs.

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Digital and Interactive Media (DIM) Course Number: 181760 Grade Placement: 9 – 12 Prerequisite: None Credit: 1 Location: HHS, LHS PEIMS#: 13027800 This is an introductory course that explores the Adobe Creative Suite; such as Photoshop, Flash, InDesign, and Dreamweaver; to develop skills in manipulating digital images, designing graphics for print and the web, and creating audio/visual presentations using Windows Movie Maker. The students will create a personal portfolio that will help them transition into career pathways, classes, and secondary degree programs in Graphic Design, Web Design, Game Design, and Animation. Students will apply research skills, critical thinking skills, and problem-solving skills in this year-long project-based course. Graphic Design and Illustration (GDI) Course Number: 181240 Grade Placement: 10 – 12 Required Prerequisite: Digital and Interactive Media Credit: 1 Location: HHS, LHS PEIMS#: 13008800 This course is a solid introduction to Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign with specific attention to practical applications. Students gain proficiency with Adobe Photoshop palettes, selections, layers, masks, image editing and painting. Students will be introduced to the tools of an industry-standard vector drawing program (Illustrator) to create illustrations. This includes principles of layout and design and manipulation of text and graphics in all Adobe Programs. Students will apply research skills, critical thinking skills, and problem-solving skills in this year-long project-based course. The student must have basic Photoshop skills in order to take this course. This course prepares students to become certified in Adobe Photoshop.

Professional Communications Course Number: 181313 Grade Placement: 9-12 Prerequisite: None Credit: .5 Location: HHS, LHS PEIMS#: 13009900 Professional Communications blends written, oral, and graphic communication in a career-based environment. Careers in the global economy require individuals to be creative and have a strong background in computer and technology applications, a strong academic foundation, and a proficiency in professional oral and written communication. Within this context, students will be expected to develop and expand the ability to write, read, edit, speak, listen, apply software applications, manipulate computer graphics, and conduct Internet search. This course counts for the state/local graduation requirement for speech. Video Game Design I (VGD) Course Number: 181770 Grade Placement: 10 – 12 Recommended Prerequisite: Graphic Design and Illustration, Computer Programming, or Animation Credit: 1 Location: HHS, LHS PEIMS#: N1300993 In this course, students will learn how to create video games for the PC. Students will work in teams to conceive, design, and create a video game from scratch while learning about storyboarding, game play, animation, scripting, level editing, and gaming engines. Video Game Design II Course Number: 181800 Grade Placement: 11 – 12 Recommended Prerequisite: Video Game Design I Credit: 1 Location: HHS, LHS PEIMS#: N1300994 Students will apply Video Game Design I concepts to create a yearlong 3D game for the PC. This course will emphasize problem solving skills and advanced utilization of game engines, 3D modeling tools, and Adobe InDesign.

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Business Management & Administration/Finance

Course Name Credits Grade Levels Recommended Prerequisites

Accounting I 1 9-12 None

Accounting II 1 10-12 Accounting I

Business Information Management I (BIM I)

1 9-12 None

Business Information Management II (BIM II)

1 11-12 Business Information Management I

Career Preparation I 3 11-12 Students must have a job within the first 15 days of school.

Career Preparation II 3 12 Students must have a job within the first 15 days of school.

Problems & Solutions: Medical Billing and Coding

1 12

Medical Terminology Anatomy & Physiology Students must commit to taking the certification exam after they graduate HS.

Sports and Entertainment Marketing 1 9-12 None

Statistics and Risk Management (SRM) 1 11-12 Accounting I and Algebra II * Course counts for Mathematics Credit

Business Management & Administration/Finance Cluster Sequences

9th grade 10th grade 11th grade 12th grade

Business Information

Management I

Business Information

Management II or

Accounting I

Accounting II or

Career Preparation I

or Sports and

Entertainment Marketing

Statistics and Risk

Management or

Career Preparation II

or Medical Billing

and Coding

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Business Management & Administration/Finance Cluster

Accounting I Course Number: 180620 Grade Placement: 9 – 12 Prerequisite: none Credit: 1 Location: HHS, LHS PEIMS#: 13016600 This is an ideal course for any student planning to obtain a business degree in college or a career in business. Students investigate the field of accounting, including how it is impacted by industry standards as well as economic, financial, technological, international, social, legal, and ethical factors. Students reflect on this knowledge as they engage in the process of recording, classifying, summarizing, analyzing, and communicating accounting information. Students formulate and interpret financial information for use in management decision making. Accounting II Course Number: 180724 Grade Placement: 10 – 12 Recommended Prerequisite: Accounting I Credit: 1 Location: HHS, LHS PEIMS#: 13016700 Students continue the investigation of the field of accounting, including how it is impacted by industry standards as well as economic, financial, technological, international, social, legal, and ethical factors. Students reflect on this knowledge as they engage in various managerial and cost accounting activities. Students formulate and interpret financial information for use in management decision making. Business Information Management I (BIM I) Course Number: 180210 Grade Placement: 9 – 12 Prerequisite: none Credit: 1 Location: HHS, LHS PEIMS#: 13011400 Students implement personal and interpersonal skills to strengthen individual performance in the workplace and in society and make a successful transition to the workforce and postsecondary education. Students apply technical skills to address business applications of emerging technologies, create word-processing documents, develop a spreadsheet, formulate a database, and make an electronic presentation using appropriate software. Business Information Management II (BIM II) Course Number: 180310 Grade Placement: 11-12 Prerequisite: Business Information Management I Credit: 1 Location: HHS, LHS PEIMS#: 13011500

Business Information Management II is an advanced level course dedicated to Microsoft Office Specialist 2010 certification. This course builds on skills and knowledge gained in Business Information Management I. Certiport software is used to prepare students for certification in MS Word, Excel, Access, and Power Point. Certification training and testing is offered free of charge for students. Problems & Solutions: Medical Billing and Coding Course Number: 186350 Grade Placement: 12 Prerequisite: Medical Terminology, Anatomy & Physiology Credit: 1 Location: HHS, LHS PEIMS#: 12701500 Students will learn the application of basic coding rules, principles, guidelines, and conventions to comprehend and apply CPT, ICD-9, ICD-10, and HCPCS coding guidelines to identify diagnoses, procedures, and patient medical records. The coder is the liaison between the health clinician and billing offices. Sports and Entertainment Marketing Course Number: 180200 Grade Placement: 9-12 Prerequisite: None Credit: 1 Location: HHS, LHS PEIMS#: 13034600 This course will provide students with a thorough understanding of the marketing concepts and theories that apply to sports and sporting events and entertainment. The areas this course will cover include basic marketing, target marketing and segmentation, sponsorship, event marketing, promotions, sponsorship proposals, and implementation of sports and entertainment marketing plans. This course will also provide students an opportunity to develop promotional plans, sponsorship proposals, endorsement contracts, sports and entertainment marketing plans, and evaluation and management techniques. Statistics and Risk Management Course Number: 120550 Grade Placement: 11-12 Recommended Prerequisite: Accounting I and Algebra II Credit: 1 Location: HHS, LHS PEIMS#: 13016900 Students will use a variety of graphical and numerical techniques to analyze patterns and departures from patterns to identify and manage risk that could impact an organization. Students will use probability as a tool for anticipating and forecasting data within business models to make decisions. Students will determine the appropriateness of methods used to collect data to ensure conclusions are valid. This course will count as a mathematics credit.

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Education & Training / Human Services

Course Name Credits Grade Levels

Recommended Prerequisites

Child Development .5 9-12 Principles of Human Services

Cosmetology I 2 11 Principles of Human Services

Cosmetology II 3 12 Cosmetology I

Counseling and Mental Health 1 10-12 Principles of Human Services

Instructional Practices in Education & Training

2 11-12 Child Development

Introduction to Cosmetology 1 10 Principles of Human Services

Parenting Education for School Age Parents I & II

.5 credit per

semester 9-12

Contact Counselor or PEP Coordinator for information

Practicum in Education and Training 2 12 Instructional Practices in Education and Training

Principles of Human Services .5 9-12 None

Spanish for Health Care and Education Professionals

.5 9-12 Completion of Spanish I

Education & Training / Human Services Cluster Sequences

9th grade 10th grade 11th grade 12th grade

Child Development

or Principles of

Human Services or

Spanish for Health Care and

Education Professionals

Introduction to Cosmetology

or Counseling and Mental Health

Instructional Practices in Education &

Training or

Cosmetology I

Practicum in Education &

Training or

Cosmetology II

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Education & Training / Human Services Cluster Child Development Course Number: 183233 Grade Placement: 9 – 12 Recommended Prerequisite: Principles of Human Services Credit: .5 Location: HHS, LHS PEIMS#: 13024700 This technical laboratory course addresses knowledge and skills related to child growth and development from prenatal through school-age children, equipping students with child development skills. Students use these skills to promote the well-being and healthy development of children and investigate careers related to the care and education of children. Cosmetology I Course Number: 183120 Grade Placement: 11 Recommended Prerequisite: Introduction to Cosmetology Credit: 2 Location: HHS, LHS PEIMS#: 13025200 A student course fee of $300 is due on May 15, 2016 to cover permits, licensing, textbook and student kits. After graduation, students that have been absent 10 or fewer days of school during their junior and senior years combined and pass their licensing exam will be refunded $300. Students will be required to accumulate 1,000 clock hours of class and lab instruction in order to complete their TDLR certification during high school. Students are required to attend tutorials before and after school to help accumulate hours. Students must pass a background check to be in program. Cosmetology II Course Number: 183130 Grade Placement: 12 Prerequisite: Cosmetology I and students have passed all of their classes in order to graduate on time to earn the 500 hours of TDLR credit for core classes Credit: 3 Location: HHS, LHS PEIMS#: 13025300 Students are expected to take the state licensure exam after the student turns 18 and graduates from high school. Students will receive 2 hours of credit toward high school graduation for successful completion of the program. A student course fee of $300 is due on May 15, 2016 for Cosmetology II to cover permits, licensing, and student kits. After graduation, students that have been absent 10 or fewer days of school during their junior and senior years combined and pass their licensing exam will be refunded $300. Students must pass a background check to be in program.

Counseling and Mental Health Course Number: 183170 Grade Placement: 10-12 Recommended Prerequisite: Principles of Human Services Credit: 1 Location: HHS, LHS PEIMS#: 13024600 Students model the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a counseling and mental health career through simulated environmental. Students are expected to apply knowledge of ethical and legal responsibilities, limitations, and the implications of their actions. Professional integrity in counseling and mental health care is dependent on acceptance of ethical and legal responsibilities. Instructional Practices in Education and Training Course Number: 183260 Grade Placement: 11 – 12 Recommended Prerequisite: Child Development, however; entire sequence is preferred. Credit: 2 Location: HHS, LHS PEIMS#: 13014400 Instructional Practices in Education and Training is a field-based internship that provides students with background knowledge of child and adolescent development as well as principles of effective teaching and training practices. Students work under the joint direction and supervision of both a teacher with knowledge of early childhood education and exemplary educators or trainers in direct instructional roles with elementary-, middle school-, and high school-aged students. Students learn to plan and direct individualized instruction and group activities, prepare instructional materials, develop materials for educational environments, assist with record keeping, and complete other responsibilities of teachers, trainers, paraprofessionals, or other educational personnel. A uniform will be required at the field-based internship. A student course fee of approximately $25 is due for uniform. Students must pass a background check to be in program.

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Introduction to Cosmetology Course Number: 183110 Grade Placement: 10 Recommended Prerequisite: Principles of Human Services Credit: 1 Location: HHS, LHS PEIMS#: 13025100 Students coordinate integration of academic, career, and technical knowledge and skills in this laboratory instructional sequence course designed to provide job-specific training for employment in cosmetology careers. Instruction includes sterilization and sanitation procedures, hair care, nail care and skin care and meets the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation requirements for licensure upon passing the state examination. Analysis of career opportunities, requirements, expectations, and development of workplace skills are included. A student course fee of $80 is due on May 15, 2015 to cover permits and workbooks. Students will be required to accumulate 1,000 clock hours of class and lab instruction in order to complete their TDLR certification during high school. Parenting Education for School Age Parents I Course Number: 183140 Grade Placement: 9-12 Recommended Prerequisite: Contact counselor or PEP Coordinator for information Credit: 1 Location: HHS, LHS PEIMS#: N1302536 Students who are pregnant or parenting may take this course to help gain confidence and improve in their multiple roles of student, parent, and wage earner. Other topics addressed include personal development, healthy relationships, family planning, prenatal and postnatal care and concerns, child development, nutrition, safety and preparation for life after high school. Students are encouraged to complete their education while being given the tools to be successful. Parenting Education for School Age Parents II Course Number: 183150 Grade Placement: 9-12 Recommended Prerequisite: Contact counselor or PEP Coordinator for information Credit: 1 Location: HHS, LHS PEIMS#: N1302537 Students who are pregnant or parenting may take this course to help gain confidence and improve in their multiple roles of student, parent, and wage earner. Other topics addressed include personal development, healthy relationships, family planning, prenatal and postnatal care and concerns, child development, nutrition, safety and preparation for life after high school. Students are encouraged to complete their education while being given the tools to be successful.

Practicum in Education and Training Course Number: 183270 Grade Placement: 12 Prerequisite: Instructional Practices in Education and Training Credit: 2 Location: HHS, LHS PEIMS#: 13014510 Practicum in Education and Training is a field-based internship that provides students background knowledge of child and adolescent development principles as well as principles of effective teaching and training practices. Students in the course work are under the direction and supervision of both a teacher with knowledge of early childhood education and exemplary educators in direct instructional roles with elementary-, middle school-, and high school-aged students. Students learn to plan and direct individualized instruction and group activities, prepare instructional materials, assist with record keeping, make physical arrangements, and complete other responsibilities of classroom teachers, trainers, paraprofessionals, or other educational personnel. A uniform will be required at the field-based internship sites. A student course fee of approximately $25 is due for uniform. Students must pass a background check to be in program. Principles of Human Services Course Number: 183113 Grade Placement: 9 – 12 Prerequisite: None Credit: .5 Location: HHS, LHS PEIMS#: 13024200 This laboratory course will enable students to investigate careers in the human services career cluster, including counseling and mental health, early childhood development, family and community, and personal care services. Each student is expected to complete the knowledge and skills essential for success in high-skill, high-wage, or high-demand human services careers. Students are encouraged to participate in extended learning experiences such as career and technical student organizations and other leadership or extracurricular organizations. Spanish for Health Care and Education Professionals Course Number: 183183 Grade Placement: 9-12 Prerequisite: Completion of Spanish I Credit: .5 Location: HHS, LHS PEIMS#: N1140001 This class will prepare students to communicate at an intermediate proficiency level. Students will interact with patients, clients, other students, and parents in any healthcare and education setting. It will also provide students the ability to overcome cross-cultural barriers in medical and/or educational settings and to communicate effectively with Spanish speakers. The course reinforces the terminology used in Health Science and Education & Training career cluster courses

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.

Health Science Technology

Course Name Credits Grade Levels Recommended Prerequisites

Anatomy and Physiology 1 10-12

Completion of two years of science Completion/Concurrent enrollment in third year of science * Course counts for Science Credit

Counseling and Mental Health 1 10-12 Principles of Human Services

Health Science 1 10-12 Biology

Medical Terminology .5 9-12 None

Practicum in Health Science I -Clinical Rotations

2 11-12 Health Science and Biology

Practicum in Health Science II - Health Science Medical Internships

2 12 Practicum in Health Science – Clinical Rotations or Sports Medicine II

Problems & Solutions Health Science – EMT

1.5 12 Medical Terminology and Health Science or Anatomy and Physiology Offered Spring Semester for 3 periods

Problems & Solutions: Medical Billing and Coding

1 12

Medical Terminology Anatomy & Physiology Students must commit to taking the certification exam after they graduate HS.

Problems & Solutions – Pharm Tech Certification

1 12 Students must commit to taking the certification exam after they graduate HS.

Spanish for Health Care and Education Professionals

.5 9-12 Completion of Spanish I

Health Science Technology Cluster Sequences

9th grade 10th grade 11th grade 12th grade

Medical

Terminology or

Spanish for Health Care and

Education Professionals

Health Science I

or Counseling and Mental Health

Clinical Rotations or

Anatomy & Physiology

EMT or

Medical Internships

or Medical Billing

and Coding or

Pharmacy Tech

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Health Science Technology Cluster

Anatomy and Physiology of Human Systems Course Number: 131420 Grade Placement: 11-12 Prerequisite: Completion of two years of science, Completion/Concurrent enrollment in third year of science Credit: 1 Location: HHS, LHS PEIMS#: 13020600 This course provides a comprehensive study of the anatomy and physiology of the human body. Topics include body organization; homeostasis; cytology; histology; and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous systems and special senses. Topics will be presented through an integration of biology, chemistry, and physics. Students will study the structures and functions of the human body and body systems and will investigate the body’s responses to forces, maintenance of homeostasis, electrical interactions, transport systems, and energy systems. This course will include at least 40% laboratory investigation and fieldwork using appropriate scientific inquiry. This course is also listed in the Science section of this course guide. This course is not a substitute for Health for graduation. This course will count as a science credit. Counseling and Mental Health Course Number: 183170 Grade Placement: 10-12 Recommended Prerequisite: Principles of Human Services Credit: 1 Location: HHS, LHS PEIMS#: 13024600 Students model the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a counseling and mental health career through simulated environmental. Students are expected to apply knowledge of ethical and legal responsibilities, limitations, and the implications of their actions. Professional integrity in counseling and mental health care is dependent on acceptance of ethical and legal responsibilities. Health Science Course Number: 186860 Grade Placement: 10 – 12 Recommended Prerequisite: Biology Credit: 1 Location: HHS, LHS PEIMS#: 13020400 This Health Science course is designed to provide for the development of advanced knowledge and skills related to a wide variety of health careers. Students will learn the basics of human anatomy, medical terminology, CPR, collecting and analyzing vital signs and continued leadership and communication skills. Students who stay in the course for the year fulfill the health graduation requirement.

Medical Terminology Course Number: 186203 Grade Placement: 9 – 12 Prerequisite: None Credit: .5 Location: HHS, LHS PEIMS#: 13020300 This course is designed to introduce students to the structure of medical terms, including prefixes, suffixes, word roots, combining forms, and singular and plural forms, plus medical abbreviations and acronyms. The Medical Terminology course allows students to achieve comprehension of medical vocabulary appropriate to medical procedures, human anatomy and physiology, and pathophysiology. Practicum in Health Science - Clinical Rotations Course Number: 186874 Grade Placement: 11 – 12 Recommended Prerequisite: Health Science and Biology; Credit: 2 Location: HHS, LHS PEIMS#: 13020500 The Practicum in Health Science course is designed to give students practical application of previously studied knowledge and skills. Students gain clinical experience at local hospitals, nursing/rehab facilities and clinics. They learn and practice hands on skills, explore medical careers, practice basic medical terminology, perform vital signs clinics, participate in community services and research various medical topics. Students will obtain a certification in CPR. The course is designed for students who are serious about going into a healthcare related field in college. Hospital rotation is approximately a six week period. Students may also have the opportunity to be placed in additional community sites. Students will be required to pay a course fee of approximately $75 to cover health industry requirements Students must pass a background check and drug test to be in the program. Practicum in Health Science – Medical Internships Course Number: 186890 Grade Placement: 12 Prerequisite: Practicum in Health Science or Sports Medicine II. Credit: 2 Location: HHS, LHS PEIMS#: 13020510 This course is designed to give students an in-depth experience as an intern with a mentor in their chosen medical field. The students are given opportunities to learn new and apply previously studied knowledge and skills while exploring their chosen medical field in a local health facility. They learn and practice hands on skills, explore a chosen medical field, practice basic medical terminology, participate in community service and prepare a research project on a preapproved topic. The research project will be presented to a panel of experts in their chosen field and their instructor at the end of the semester. The course is designed for students who are serious about going into a healthcare related field in college. This is an internship program. The student must be able to drive him/herself to and from the

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clinical site. This internship requires two consecutive class periods and will only be offered in the fall semester of the student’s senior year. Students must pass a background check to be in the program. Problems & Solutions Health Science – EMT Course Number: 1BPSEMT Grade Placement: 12 Prerequisite: Medical terminology and Health Science or Anatomy & Physiology Course is offered in spring semester for 3 periods including holidays except Spring Break. Credit: 1.5 Location: HHS, LHS PEIMS#: 12701500 & 12701510 This 160 hour program covers anatomy and physiology, initial patient survey and triage, airway management, oxygen therapy, and treatment of bleeding, shock, cardiac arrest, fractures, spinal injuries and other medical emergencies. Additional areas of study include automated external defibrillation, multi-lumen airways and general pharmacology. The course is designed for anyone interested in working in a hospital, doctor’s office, or public safety, including fire, police and ambulance operations. Students must meet national eligibility requirements to take the certification exam after graduating high school. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to take the National exam to become a certified EMT. Classes will be held at the Kyle Fire Department and many of the sessions are held after school hours. Students will be required to pay a course fee of $250 to include workbook, uniform, testing fee, etc. The certification exam is currently $70. The exam fee will be returned to the student when the student brings their instructor a copy of their passing exam scores after graduation. Students must pass a background check and drug test to be in the program. Problems & Solutions: Medical Billing and Coding Course Number: 186350 Grade Placement: 12 Prerequisite: Medical Terminology, Anatomy & Physiology Credit: 1 Location: HHS, LHS PEIMS#: 12701500 Students will learn the application of basic coding rules, principles, guidelines, and conventions to comprehend and apply CPT, ICD-9, ICD-10, and HCPCS coding guidelines to identify diagnoses, procedures, and patient medical records. The coder is the liaison between the health clinician and billing offices.

Problems & Solutions Health Science – Pharmacy Tech Certification Prep. Course Number: 186430 Grade Placement: 12 Recommended Prerequisite: priority given to coherent sequence takers Credit: 1 Location: HHS, LHS PEIMS#: 12701500 The Pharmacology Technician program is an exciting course that provides the required education needed to take the national test to become a pharmacy technologist. Strong math skills are essential to successful completion of this course. The certification exam is currently $129. The exam fee will be returned to the student when the student brings their instructor a copy of their passing exam scores after graduation. Students must commit to take board exam after graduation. Students must be a high school graduate to register and take the exam. Spanish for Health Care and Education Professionals Course Number: 183183 Grade Placement: 9-12 Prerequisite: Completion of Spanish I Credit: .5 Location: HHS, LHS PEIMS#: N1140001 This class will prepare students to communicate at an intermediate proficiency level. Students will interact with patients, clients, other students, and parents in any healthcare and education setting. It will also provide students the ability to overcome cross-cultural barriers in medical and/or educational settings and to communicate effectively with Spanish speakers. The course reinforces the terminology used in Health Science and Education & Training career cluster courses

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Biomedical Sciences – Project Lead the Way

Course Name Credits Grade Levels Recommended Prerequisites

Principles of Biomedical Sciences (PBS) 1 9-10 None

Human Body Systems (HBS) 1 10-12 Principles of Biomedical Sciences (PBS)

Medical Interventions (MI) 1 11-12 Human Body Systems (HBS)

Biomedical Innovation (BI) 1 12 Medical Interventions (MI)

Biomedical Sciences – Project Lead the Way Cluster Sequence

9th grade 10th grade 11th grade 12th grade

Principles of Biomedical

Sciences (PBS)

Human Body Systems (HBS)

Medical Interventions

(MI)

Biomedical Innovation

(BI)

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Biomedical Sciences – Project Lead the Way Cluster

Principles of the Biomedical Sciences (PBS) Course Number: 188110 Grade Placement: 9-10 Recommended Prerequisite: None Credit: 1 Location: HHS, LHS PEIMS#: N1302092 Students investigate various health conditions including heart disease, diabetes, sickle-cell disease, hypercholesterolemia, and infectious diseases. They determine the factors that led to the death of a fictional person, and investigate lifestyle choices and medical treatments that might have prolonged the person’s life. The activities and projects introduce students to human physiology, medicine, and research processes. This course provides an overview of all the courses in the Biomedical Sciences program and lays the scientific foundation for subsequent courses. Human Body Systems (HBS) Course Number: 188120 Grade Placement: 10-12 Required Prerequisite: Principles of the Biomedical Sciences Credit: 1 Location: HHS, LHS PEIMS#: N1302093 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 roles of biomedical professionals to solve medical mysteries.

Medical Interventions (MI) Course Number: 188130 Grade Placement: 11-12 Required Prerequisite: Human Body Systems Credit: 1 Location: HHS, LHS PEIMS#: N1302094 Students investigate a variety of interventions involved in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease as they follow the life of a fictitious family. The course is a “How-To” manual for maintaining overall health and homeostasis in the body. Students explore how to prevent and fight infection; screen and evaluate the code in human DNA; prevent, diagnose and treat cancer; and prevail when the organs of the body begin to fail. Through these scenarios, students are exposed to a range of interventions related to immunology, surgery, genetics, pharmacology, medical devices, and diagnostics. Biomedical Innovation (BI) - Capstone Course Course Number: 188140 Grade Placement: 12 Required Prerequisite: Medical Interventions Credit: 1 Location: HHS, LHS PEIMS#: N1302095 Students design innovative solutions for the health challenges of the 21st century. They work through progressively challenging open-ended problems, addressing topics such as clinical medicine, physiology, biomedical engineering, and public health. They have the opportunity to work on an independent project with a mentor or advisor from a university, hospital, research institution, or the biomedical industry. Throughout the course, students are expected to present their work to an audience of STEM professionals.

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Hospitality & Tourism

Course Name Credits Grade Levels Recommended Prerequisites

Culinary Arts 2 10-12 Lifetime Nutrition & Wellness

Lifetime Nutrition & Wellness 1 9-12 Principles of Human Services

Practicum in Culinary Arts 2 11-12 Culinary Arts

Principles of Human Services .5 9-12 None

Hospitality & Tourism Cluster Sequences

9th grade 10th grade 11th grade 12th grade

Principles of Human Services

Lifetime Nutrition &

Wellness

Culinary Arts

Practicum in Culinary Arts

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Hospitality & Tourism Cluster

Culinary Arts Course Number: 183510 Grade Placement: 10 – 12 Recommended Prerequisite: Lifetime Nutrition & Wellness or special permission from instructor based on student’s prior knowledge. Credit: 2 Location: HHS, LHS PEIMS#: 13022600 Culinary Arts begins with the fundamentals of cooking and the science of baking and includes management and production skills and techniques. The Culinary Arts program offers students hands-on experience with modern foodservice technology and equipment while offering students the opportunity to master classic cooking techniques, earn industry certification and meet and learn from visiting guest chefs. Lifetime Nutrition & Wellness Course Number: 183340 Grade Placement: 9 – 12 Recommended Prerequisite: Principles of Human Services Credit: 1 Location: HHS, LHS PEIMS#: 13024500 This laboratory course allows students to use principles of lifetime wellness and nutrition to help them make informed choices that promote wellness as well as pursue careers related to hospitality and tourism. Learning focuses on personal food choices and food management skills. Students study wellness, menu planning, food budgeting, food safety and handling. Regular food labs apply classroom knowledge. This course is a prerequisite for Culinary Arts.

Practicum in Culinary Arts Course Number: 183610 Grade Placement: 11 – 12 Recommended Prerequisite: Culinary Arts Credit: 2 Location: HHS, LHS PEIMS#: 13022700 This course is a unique practicum that provides occupationally specific opportunities for students to participate in a learning experience that combines classroom instruction with actual business and industry career experiences. Practicum in Culinary Arts integrates academic and career and technical education; provides more interdisciplinary instruction; and supports strong partnerships among schools, businesses, and community institutions with the goal of preparing students with a variety of skills in a fast-changing workplace. Students are taught employability skills, which include job-specific skills applicable to their training plan, job interview techniques, communication skills, financial and budget activities, human relations, and portfolio development. Practicum in Culinary Arts is relevant and rigorous, supports student application of academic standards, and effectively prepares students for college and career success. Instruction may be delivered through school-based laboratory training or through work-based delivery arrangements such as cooperative education, mentoring, and job shadowing. Principles of Human Services Course Number: 183113 Grade Placement: 9 – 12 Prerequisite: None Credit: .5 Location: HHS, LHS PEIMS#: 13024200 This laboratory course will enable students to investigate careers in the human services career cluster, including counseling and mental health, early childhood development, family and community, and personal care services. Each student is expected to complete the knowledge and skills essential for success in high-skill, high-wage, or high-demand human services careers. Students are encouraged to participate in extended learning experiences such as career and technical student organizations and other leadership or extracurricular organizations.

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Information Technology

Course Name Credits Grade Levels Recommended Prerequisites

Advanced Computer Programming 1 11-12 AP Computer Science

AP Computer Science 1 11-12 Recommended: Computer Science I and Algebra II * Course counts for Mathematics Credit

Computer Programming 1 10-12 Fundamentals of Computer Science or Computer Science I

Computer Science I 1 9-12 None *only counts as first year LOTE credit for students who entered high school in 2014-2015 & thereafter

Computer Science II 1 10-12 Computer Science I *only counts as 2nd year LOTE credit for students who entered high school in 2014-2015 & thereafter

Web Technologies 1 10-12 Graphic Design and Illustration

Information Technology Cluster Sequences

9th grade 10th grade 11th grade 12th grade

Computer Science I

Computer Science II

Computer Programming

or Web

Technologies

Advanced Computer

Programming or

AP Computer Science

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Advanced Computer Programming Course Number: 180610 Grade Placement: 11 – 12 Recommended Prerequisite: AP Computer Science Credit: 1 Location: HHS, LHS PEIMS#: 13027700 In this course, students expand their knowledge and skills from AP Computer Science in object-oriented programming techniques and concepts by addressing more complex problems and developing comprehensive programming solutions. AP Computer Science I Course Number: 180330 Grade Placement: 11 – 12 Recommended Prerequisite: Computer Science I and Algebra II Credit: 1 math credit Location: HHS, LHS PEIMS#: A3580100 Students enrolled in this course are expected to take the Advanced Placement Exam in May for possible college credit. AP Computer Science I is equivalent to a first-semester, college-level course in computer science. The course introduces students to computer science with fundamental topics that include problem solving, design strategies and methodologies, organization of data (data structures), approaches to processing data (algorithms), analysis of potential solutions, and the ethical and social implications of computing. The course emphasizes both object-oriented and imperative problem solving and design using Java language. These techniques represent proven approaches for developing solutions that can scale up from small, simple problems to large, complex problems. The AP Computer Science I course curriculum is compatible with many CS1 courses in colleges and universities. Content requirements for Advanced Placement (AP) Computer Science are prescribed in the College Board Publication Advanced Placement Course Description: Computer Science, published by The College Board. This course is also listed in the Career & Technology section of this course guide. An AP Letter of Understanding must be submitted at the start of the school year in order for students to take this course. This course can count as a fourth year mathematics course.

Computer Programming Course Number: 180510 Grade Placement: 10-12 Prerequisite: Computer Science I Credit: 1 Location: HHS, LHS PEIMS#: 13027600 The major focus of this course is to develop problem-solving skills using computer programming languages. While learning structured programming, students will learn the basic logic structures and proper methods of modularizing programs. Employment opportunities in information technology will be explored.**Computer Programming is a recommended prerequisite course for AP Computer Science **

Computer Science I Course Number: 180340 Grade Placement: 9-12 Prerequisite: None Credit: 1 Location: HHS, LHS PEIMS#: 03580200 Computer Science I only counts as a LOTE graduation requirement for the incoming freshmen of 2014-2015 and thereafter per new foundation graduation requirements. Computer Science I will foster students' creativity and innovation by presenting opportunities to design, implement, and present meaningful programs through a variety of media. Students will collaborate with one another, their instructor, and various electronic communities to solve the problems presented throughout the course. Through data analysis, students will identify task requirements, plan search strategies, and use computer science concepts to access, analyze, and evaluate information needed to solve problems. By using computer science knowledge and skills that support the work of individuals and groups in solving problems, students will select the technology appropriate for the task, synthesize knowledge, create solutions, and evaluate the results. Students will learn digital citizenship by researching current laws and regulations and by practicing integrity and respect. Students will gain an understanding of the principles of computer science through the study of technology operations, systems, and concepts. Note: Although Computer Science I is a state-approved LOTE credit for the incoming freshmen of 2014-2015 and thereafter, not all colleges and universities accept it as credit in all fields. Interested students should contact the prospective college or university for specific guidelines.

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Computer Science II Course Number: 180350 Grade Placement: 10-12 Prerequisite: Computer Science I Credit: 1 Location: HHS, LHS PEIMS#: 03580300 Computer Science II only counts as a LOTE graduation requirement for the incoming freshmen of 2014-2015 and thereafter per new foundation graduation requirements. Computer Science II will foster students' creativity and innovation by presenting opportunities to design, implement, and present meaningful programs through a variety of media. Students will collaborate with one another, their instructor, and various electronic communities to solve the problems presented throughout the course. Through data analysis, students will identify task requirements, plan search strategies, and use computer science concepts to access, analyze, and evaluate information needed to solve problems. By using computer science knowledge and skills that support the work of individuals and groups in solving problems, students will select the technology appropriate for the task, synthesize knowledge, create solutions, and evaluate the results. Students will learn digital citizenship by researching current laws and regulations and by practicing integrity and respect. Students will gain an understanding of

computer science through the study of technology operations, systems, and concepts. Note: Although Computer Science II is a state-approved LOTE credit for the incoming freshmen of 2014-2015 and thereafter, not all colleges and universities accept it as credit in all fields. Interested students should contact the prospective college or university for specific guidelines.

Web Technologies Course Number: 180290 Grade Placement: 10 – 12 Recommended Prerequisite: Graphic Design and Illustration Credit: 1 Location: HHS, LHS PEIMS#: 13027900 In this course students will create their own web pages and websites. Students will first learn the basics of HTML code and CSS (cascading style sheets). Then, students will design websites using Dreamweaver. They will learn to optimize their images and graphics for the web using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator and add dramatic effects using Adobe Flash. Students will apply research skills, critical thinking skills, and problem-solving skills in this year-long project-based course.

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Information Technology Computer Science – Project Lead The Way Sequence

Course Name Credit

s Grade Levels Recommended Prerequisites

Capstone Course: Computational Problem Solving

1 12 Course is in development at PLTW. Course is to be implemented in the 2017-2018 school year.

Computer Science Applications (CSA) (AP Computer Science) (available 2017-2018)

1 10-12 Computer Science Principles AP

AP Computer Science Principles/ Computer Science and Software Engineering (CSE)

1 9-12 Introduction to Computer Science or demonstrated proficiency to instructor

Cybersecurity 1 11-12 Course is in development at PLTW. Course is to be implemented in the 2018-2019 school year.

Introduction to Computer Science .5 9-12 None

Computer Science – Project Lead The Way Cluster Sequences

9th grade 10th grade 11th grade 12th grade

Introduction to Computer Science (ICS)

(2016-2017) or

CSE/Computer Science

Principles AP (2016-2017)

CSA/AP Computer Science

Cybersecurity (2018-2019)

Capstone Course

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Information Technology Cluster

Capstone Course: Computational Problem Solving – PLTW Will be available 2017-2018 Course Number: TBD Grade Placement: 12 Recommended Prerequisite: Sequence completion Credit: 1 Location: HHS, LHS PEIMS#: TBD This course will be released and offered in the 2017-2018 school year. As a capstone course, Computational Problem Solving (CPS) offers students the opportunity to work in a team to deliver a software solution to a real-world design problem. Teams start by defining problems, which might originate from CPS students, community, or industry clients, or students in other problem-based courses, and use the Agile design process to develop a software solution. Effective practices in problem solving, documentation, software development, presentation, and collaboration are central to the course. The course aligns with CSTA Level 3C Standards. Computer Science Applications AP Computer Science Will be available in 2017-2018 Course Number: TBD Grade Placement: 10-12 Recommended Prerequisite: Computer Science Principles AP Credit: 1 math credit Location: HHS, LHS PEIMS#: A3580100 Students enrolled in this course are expected to take the Advanced Placement Exam in May for possible college credit. AP Computer Science I is equivalent to a first-semester, college-level course in computer science. The course introduces students to computer science with fundamental topics that include problem solving, design strategies and methodologies, organization of data (data structures), approaches to processing data (algorithms), analysis of potential solutions, and the ethical and social implications of computing. The course emphasizes both object-oriented and imperative problem solving and design using Java language. These techniques represent proven approaches for developing solutions that can scale up from small, simple problems to large, complex problems. The AP Computer Science I course curriculum is compatible with many CS1 courses in colleges and universities. Content requirements for Advanced Placement (AP) Computer Science are prescribed in the College Board Publication Advanced Placement Course Description: Computer Science, published by The College Board. This course is also listed in the Career & Technology section of this course guide. An AP Letter of Understanding must be submitted at the start of the school year in order for students to take this course. This course can count as a fourth year mathematics course. AP Computer Science Principles/ Computer Science and Software Engineering (CSE) Course Number: 180360 Grade Placement: Recommended Prerequisite: Credit: 1 math credit Location: HHS, LHS

PEIMS#: TBD Students enrolled in this course are expected to take the Advanced Placement Exam in May for possible college credit. AP Computer Science Principles will launch as a new AP course in the Fall of 2016. The course introduces students to the foundational concepts of computer science and challenges them to explore how computing and technology can impact the world. With a unique focus on creative problem solving and real-world applications, AP Computer Science Principles prepares students for college and career. The AP Program designed AP Computer Science Principles with the goal of creating leaders in computer science fields and attracting and engaging those who are traditionally underrepresented with essential computing tools and multidisciplinary opportunities. An AP Letter of Understanding must be submitted at the start of the school year in order for students to take this course. This course can count as a fourth year mathematics course.

Cybersecurity Will be available 2018-2019 Course Number: TBD Grade Placement: 11-12 Prerequisite: Computer Science AP Credit: 1 Location: HHS, LHS PEIMS#: TBD This course will not be available until the 2018-2019 school year. Cybersecurity (SEC) introduces the tools and concepts of cybersecurity and encourages students to create solutions that allow people to share computing resources while protecting privacy. Nationally, computational resources are vulnerable and frequently attacked; in SEC, students solve problems by understanding and closing these vulnerabilities. This course raises students’ knowledge of and commitment to ethical computing behavior. It also aims to develop students’ skills as consumers, friends, citizens, and employees who can effectively contribute to communities with a dependable cyber-infrastructure that moves and processes information safely. The course align with CSTA Level 3C Standards.

Introduction to Computer Science (ICS) Course Number: 180373 Grade Placement: 9-12 Prerequisite: None Credit: .5 Location: HHS, LHS PEIMS#: TBD Designed to be the first computer science course for students who have never programmed before, ICS is an optional starting point for the PLTW Computer Science program. Students work in teams to create simple apps for mobile devices using MIT APP Inventor. Students explore the impact of computing in society and the application of computing across career paths and build skills and awareness in digital citizenship and cybersecurity. Students model, simulate, and analyze data about themselves and their interests. They also transfer the understanding of programming gained in App Inventor to learn introductory elements of text-based programming in Python to create strategy games.

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Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security

Course Name Credits Grade Levels Recommended Prerequisites

Correctional Services 1 11-12 Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security

Court Systems & Practices 1 10-12 Law Enforcement I

Forensic Science 1 10-12

Biology & Chemistry Recommended Prerequisites: Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security, and Law Enforcement I * Course counts for Science Credit

Law Enforcement I 1 10-12 Recommended: Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security

Law Enforcement II 1 11-12 Law Enforcement I

Practicum In Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security

2 11-12 Completed Sequence

Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security

.5 9-12 None

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Cluster Sequences

9th grade 10th grade 11th grade 12th grade

Principles of Law, Public

Safety, Corrections &

Security

Law Enforcement I

or Forensic Science

Law Enforcement II

or Court Systems

& Practices Or

Correctional Services

Practicum In Law, Public

Safety, Corrections &

Security

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Law, Public Safety, Corrections, & Security Cluster

Correctional Services Course Number: 187850 Grade Placement: 11-12 Recommended Prerequisite: Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Credit: 1 Location: HHS, LHS PEIMS#: 13029700 In Correctional Services students prepare for certification required for employment as a correctional officer. The students will learn the role and responsibilities of a correctional officer; discuss relevant rules, regulations, and laws; and discuss defensive tactics, restraint techniques, and first aid procedures as used in the correctional setting. The students will examine contemporary issues and problems in the field of corrections, analyze rehabilitation and alternatives to institutionalization. Court Systems and Practices Course Number: 187650 Grade Placement: 10 – 12 Recommended Prerequisite: Law Enforcement I Credit: 1 Location: HHS, LHS PEIMS#: 13029600 In Court Systems and Practices students examine the role of the judiciary in the criminal justice system. Students will examine the structure of the American court system, the roles of judicial officers, pretrial procedures, grand jury process, adjudication process, types and rules of evidence, and sentencing concepts. Emphasis is placed on constitutional laws for criminal procedures such as search and seizure, stop and frisk, and interrogation. Students will apply legal analysis and critical thinking as they participate in a simulated mock trial. Forensic Science Course Number: 187750 Grade Placement: 10-12 Prerequisite: Biology, Chemistry, Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security, Law Enforcement I and Completion/Concurrent enrollment in Physics Credit: 1 science credit Location: HHS, LHS PEIMS#: 13029500 Forensic Science is a course that uses a structured and scientific approach to the investigation of crimes of assault, abuse and neglect, domestic violence, accidental death, homicide, and the psychology of criminal behavior. Students will learn terminology and investigative procedures related to crime scene, questioning, interviewing, criminal behavior characteristics, truth detection, and scientific procedures used to solve crimes. Using scientific methods, students will collect and analyze evidence through case studies and simulated crime scenes such as fingerprint analysis, ballistics, and blood spatter analysis. Students will learn the history, legal aspects, and career options for forensic science. This course will include at least 40% laboratory investigation and fieldwork using appropriate scientific inquiry. This course is also listed in the Science section of this course guide. This course will count as a science credit.

Law Enforcement I Course Number: 187450 Grade Placement: 10 – 12 Recommended Prerequisite: Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Credit: 1 Location: HHS, LHS PEIMS#: 13029300 Law Enforcement I is an overview of the history, organization, and functions of local, state, and federal law enforcement. This is a basic course which provides an overview of the criminal justice system, constitutional and criminal law, interpersonal communications, ethics and criminal justice values. Among other activities, students will demonstrate methods of approach in simulated traffic stops and employ procedures to protect, document, and process a crime scene. Law Enforcement II Course Number: 187550 Grade Placement: 11 – 12 Prerequisite: Law Enforcement I Credit: 1 Location: HHS, LHS PEIMS#: 13029400 Law Enforcement II provides the knowledge and skills necessary to prepare for a career in law enforcement. This course includes ethical and legal responsibilities, use of police technology, emergency telecommunication equipment, and courtroom testimony. Among other activities, students will demonstrate and practice the skills of a police officer including interviewing and interrogation techniques, accident investigations, mechanics of arrest, use of force and crisis intervention techniques.

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Practicum in Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security (Criminal Justice Internship) Course Number: 187980 Grade Placement: 11 – 12 Location: HHS, LHS Recommended Prerequisite: Completed Sequence, Successful completion of 2 credits in the Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security Cluster. Credit: 2 Location: HHS, LHS PEIMS#: 13030100 Practicum in LPSCS places students into the field of criminal justice (police, probation, courts, and jails) and allows them to observe and experience real situations where the basic principles, theories, and techniques taught in the classroom are applied. Through partnerships with local criminal justice agencies, each student will complete a series of rotations that focus on the practical aspects of law enforcement, corrections and the courts system.

Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Course Number: 187353 Grade Placement: 9 – 12 Prerequisite: None Credit: .5 Location: HHS, LHS PEIMS#: 13029200 Principles of LPSCS is an introductory level course designed to provide an overview of careers in Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security. Students will examine the roles and responsibilities of police, courts, corrections, private security, and protective agencies of fire and emergency services. Upon completion, students will have a general understanding of career opportunities and responsibilities in each pathway.

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STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Cluster &

Pre-Engineering – Project Lead the Way Sequence

Course Name Credits Grade Levels Recommended Prerequisites

Civil Engineering and Architecture (CEA)-PLTW

1 11-12 Introduction to Engineering Design

Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) - PLTW

1 11-12 Introduction to Engineering Design, Principles of Engineering

Digital Electronics (DE) –PLTW

1 10-12 Introduction to Engineering Design *course counts for mathematics credit for students on Foundation Graduation Program

Engineering, Design, and Development (EDD) – PLTW

1 11-12

Introduction to Engineering Design, Principles of Engineering, Computer Integrated Manufacturing; Geometry, Algebra II, Chemistry, Physics

Introduction to Engineering Design (IED) - PLTW

1 9-12 Geometry recommended

Principles of Engineering (POE) - PLTW

1 9-12 Introduction to Engineering Design *course counts for science credit for students on Foundation Graduation Program

Robotics and Automation 1 11-12 Digital Electronics

Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math Cluster Sequences

9th grade 10th grade 11th grade 12th grade

Introduction to Engineering

Design (IED)

Principles of Engineering

(POE) or

Digital Electronics (DE)

Civil Engineering and

Architecture (CEA)

or Computer Integrated

Manufacturing (CIM)

Engineering, Design, and

Problem Solving (EDD)

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STEM Cluster Science, Technology, Engineering & Math – Project Lead the Way®

Civil Engineering and Architecture TM (CEA) Course Number: 185810 Grade Placement: 11 – 12 Recommended Prerequisite: 2 of 3 foundation courses and Introduction to Engineering Design PLTW Credit: 1 Location: HHS, LHS PEIMS#: 13037500 Teams of students collaborate on the development of community-based building projects and conceptual design for project presentations. Computer Integrated Manufacturing TM (CIM) Course Number: 185410 Grade Placement: 11 – 12 Prerequisite: 2 of 3 foundation courses and Introduction to Engineering Design, Principles of Engineering Credit: 1 Location: HHS, LHS PEIMS#: N1303748 This is one of the Project Lead The Way® specialization courses. The purpose of the CIM course is to expose students to the fundamentals of computerized manufacturing technology. The course is built around several key concepts:

CAM Software & CNC Equipment – students will create computer generated drawings using Inventor software and convert them into the Edge Cam program which drives a computer controlled milling machine. The students will use Inventor and Edge CAM software to produce parts on the milling machine.

Robotics – students will program and use a robotic arm for handling materials and assembly operations. They will use the Robo Cell software to simulate manufacturing systems.

Flexible Manufacturing Systems – students will work in teams to design manufacturing work cells and table top factory simulations using Fischer-techniques blocks, motors, switches and sensors.

Computer Modeling – students will use three dimensional, solid modeling software (Inventor) to draw parts and a 3-D printer to produce the parts

Digital Electronics (DE) Course Number: 185520 Grade Placement: 10 – 12 Recommended Prerequisite: Algebra 2 and Introduction to Engineering Design PLTW Credit: 1 Location: HHS, LHS PEIMS#: N1303744 Digital Electronics™ is one of three foundation courses in the Project Lead The Way® high school pre-engineering program. Students use computer simulations to learn about the logic of electronics as they design, test, and construct real circuits and devices to control systems. *Course counts for mathematics credit for students on Foundation Graduation Program

Engineering, Design, and Development TM (EDD) Course Number: 185890 Grade Placement: 11– 12 Recommended Prerequisite: Introduction to Engineering Design, Principles of Engineering, Computer Integrated Manufacturing as well as Geometry, Algebra II, Chemistry and Physics Credit: 1 Location: HHS, LHS PEIMS#: N1303749 Engineering, Design, and Development is the Project Lead The Way® capstone course. EDD is an engineering research course in which students work to research, design and construct a solution to an open-ended engineering problem. Students apply principles developed in the four preceding courses. They must present progress reports, submit a final written report and defend their solutions to a panel of outside reviewers at the end of the school year. Introduction to Engineering Design TM (IED) Course Number: 185220 Grade Placement: 9 – 12 Recommended Prerequisite: Geometry Credit: 1 Location: HHS, LHS PEIMS#: N1303742 Introduction to Engineering Design™ is one of three foundation courses in the Project Lead The Way® high school pre-engineering program. Students will use engineering concepts to solve design problems. In addition, students use state of the art 3D solid modeling software (Inventor) to help them design solutions to the proposed problems. Students will develop problem-solving skills and apply their knowledge of research and design to solve various challenges throughout the course. Students will also learn how to document their work, and communicate their solutions to their peers.

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Principles of Engineering TM (POE) Course Number: 185990 Grade Placement: 9 – 12 Recommended Prerequisite: Introduction to Engineering Design Credit: 1 Location: HHS, LHS PEIMS#: N1303743 Principles of Engineering™ is one of three foundation courses in the Project Lead The Way® high school pre-engineering program. Using activities, projects, and problems, students learn firsthand how engineers and technicians use math, science, and technology in an engineering problem-solving process to benefit people. *Course counts for Science credit for students on Foundation Graduation Program

Robotics and Automation Course Number: 185160 Grade Placement: 11– 12 Recommended Prerequisite: Digital Electronics Credit: 1 Location: HHS, LHS PEIMS#: 13037000 Robotics will explore the field of robotics, utilizing the VEX robot system. Students will use basic microcontrollers to control simple robots. Mobile robots will be built and tested, running in user-controlled and autonomous modes. These robots will complete tasks, such as navigating mazes and moving objects. Stationary robots (industrial arms) will also be developed, with students designing a multistage assembly line of robot arms. Students will also learn how to document their work, and communicate their solutions to their peers.

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Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics

Course Name Credits Grade Levels Recommended Prerequisites

Advanced Automotive Technology 2 11-12

EPT Systems(HHS), Automotive Technology I, Course is at HHS. LHS students may attend at HHS during a two hour block in the afternoons

Automotive Technology 2 10-12

EPT Systems (HHS) Course is at HHS. LHS students may attend at HHS during a two hour block in the afternoons

Energy, Power, & Transportation Systems 1 9-12 None

Practicum in Transportation 2 12

Minimum 2 years in Auto Tech EPT Systems, Auto Tech I Completion of sequence – course is an internship when available

Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics Cluster Sequence

9th grade 10th grade 11th grade 12th grade

Energy, Power, & Transportation

Systems

Automotive Technology

Advanced Automotive Technology

Practicum in Transportation

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Transportation, Distribution and Logistics Cluster

Advanced Automotive Technology Course Number: 184960 Grade Placement: 11 – 12 Special Procedures: Students from Lehman HS will be transported to the Hays HS campus for instruction in the automotive classroom. Prerequisite: EPT Systems, Automotive Technology I Credit: 2 Location: HHS, LHS PEIMS#: 13039700 Automotive services include advanced knowledge of the function of the major automotive systems and the principles of diagnosing and servicing these systems. In Advanced Automotive Technology, students gain knowledge and skills in the repair, maintenance, and diagnosis of vehicle systems. This study allows students to reinforce, apply, and transfer academic knowledge and skills to a variety of interesting and relevant activities, problems, and settings. The focus of this course is to teach the theory of operation of automotive vehicle systems and associated repair practices. Course is at HHS. LHS students may attend at HHS during a two hour block in the afternoon. However, LHS students are scheduled for 3 periods due to travel time to HHS (course is two credits). Automotive Technology Course Number: 184950 Grade Placement: 10 – 12 Special Procedures: Students from Lehman HS will be transported to the Hays HS campus for instruction in the automotive classroom. Recommended Prerequisite: EPT Systems Credit: 2 Location: HHS, LHS PEIMS#: 13039600 Automotive services include knowledge of the function of the major automotive systems and the principles of diagnosing and servicing these systems. In Automotive Technology, students gain knowledge and skills in the repair, maintenance, and diagnosis of vehicle systems. This study allows students to reinforce, apply, and transfer academic knowledge and skills to a variety of interesting and relevant activities, problems, and settings. The focus of this course is to teach the theory of operation of automotive vehicle systems and associated repair practices. Course is at HHS. LHS students may attend at HHS during a two hour block in the afternoons. However, LHS students are scheduled for 3 periods due to travel time to HHS (course is two credits).

Energy, Power, & Transportation Systems Course Number: 184940 Grade Placement: 9 – 12 Prerequisite: None Credit: 1 Location: HHS, LHS PEIMS#: 13039300 In this course, students will need to understand the interaction between various vehicle systems, the logistics used to move goods and services to consumers, and the components of transportation infrastructure. Performance requirements will include academic and technical skills. Students prepare to meet the expectations of employers in this industry. Students must be able to interact and relate to others and understand the technologies used in order to provide products and services in a timely manner. Practicum in Transportation Course Number: 184970 Grade Placement: 11 – 12 Prerequisite: Minimum 2 years in Auto Tech EPT Systems, Automotive Technology I Credit: 2 Location: HHS, LHS PEIMS#: 13040400 Practicum in Transportation is designed to give students supervised practical application of knowledge and skills. Practicum experiences can occur in a variety of locations appropriate to the nature and level of experience such as internships, mentorships, independent study, or laboratories.

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Career Preparation I Course Number: 189680 Grade Placement: 11 – 12 Prerequisite: Students must have a job within the first 15 days of school. Credit: 3 Location: HHS, LHS PEIMS#: 12701300 Career Preparation I provides opportunities for students to participate in a learning experience that combines classroom instruction with paid business and industry employment experiences and supports strong partnerships among school, business, and community stakeholders. The goal is to prepare students with a variety of skills for a fast-changing workplace. This instructional arrangement should be an advanced component of a student's individual program of study. Students are taught employability skills, which include job-specific skills applicable to their training station, job interview techniques, communication skills, financial and budget activities, human relations, and portfolio development. Career preparation is relevant and rigorous, supports student attainment of academic standards, and effectively prepares students for college and career success. Career Preparation does not count towards an endorsement on the Foundation Graduation Plan.

Career Preparation II Course Number: 189690 Grade Placement: 12 Prerequisite: Career Prep I Credit: 3 Location: HHS, LHS PEIMS#: 12701400 Career Preparation II develops essential knowledge and skills through classroom technical instruction and on-the-job training in an approved business and industry training area. Students will develop skills for lifelong learning, employability, leadership, management, work ethics, safety, and communication as a group; however, each student will have an individual training plan that will address job-specific knowledge and skills. Approved training sponsors will provide paid occupational training for a student. The training sponsor will assist the teacher in providing the necessary knowledge and skills for the student's specific career preparation. Career Preparation does not count towards an endorsement on the Foundation Graduation Plan.

Career Development

Course Name Credits Grade Levels

Prerequisites

Career Preparation I 3 11-12 Students must have a job within the first 15 days of school.

Career Preparation II 3 12 Students must have a job within the first 15 days of school.

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