career and technical education the key to your future!
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CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION
THE KEY TO YOUR FUTURE!
KNOWLEDGE THAT LASTS A LIFETIME AND UNLOCKS YOUR
FUTURE!
Business Education
Family and Consumer Sciences
Technology Education
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BUSINESS EDUCATION
AccountingBusiness Communications
Business Law*Business Mathematics and
Quantitative Business ApplicationsCFM--Career and Financial Management
CEIP--Career Exploration Internship Program*Computer Concepts/Applications I and II
COOP--Cooperative Work Experience Entrepreneurship
Financial Decision MakingKeyboarding
*Organization and ManagementParenting/Financial Life Skills
Principles of MarketingSports and Entertainment Marketing*Web Page Design and Management
Word Processing I and II
*Student May Earn Hudson Valley Community College Credit
CAREER AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Assess your aptitudes, abilities, and skills—match them to potential careers
Gain practical employment skills such as resume writing and interview skills
Learn about Banking, Credit, Insurance, Loans, and Investments
Participate in the Junior Achievement Career Skills Program
ENTREPRENEURSHIP If you are thinking about majoring in business in
college—this course is a must Great for students who want to own and operate
their own businesses some day Learn about business plans Enjoy hands-on activities and projects in the
computer lab—make business cards, brochures, PowerPoint presentations
Play the Stock Market Game on-line Learn how to be a better consumer
KEYBOARDING
Learn correct keyboarding techniques
Learn to type reports, job application documents, and business letters
Learn Microsoft Word basic concepts
WORD PROCESSING
Required for the college-bound student of today and the executive of tomorrow
Become proficient with Microsoft Word 2007 by learning advanced word processing concepts
Learn how to page, reference, link to e-mail and internet, create graphics and formal documents
Prerequisite: Keyboarding (unless a senior)
CEIP C = CAREER E = EXPLORATION I = INTERNSHIP P = PROGRAM
* Non-paid, out-of school intern experience* Explore college and careers to meet your goals* Learn skills to help you become a successful
college student and employee
COOPerative Work Experience
Earn credit while working part-time
Gain practical work experience
Earn references for your future
Explore Career Options
FINANCIAL DECISION MAKING
Develop positive financial skills in your personal and professional life– Financial planning– Budgeting– Banking– Credit– Investments– Insurance
Learn of career opportunities in several financial service industries
Examine business and personal financial documents
PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING
Learn the Marketing Mix Plan a Marketing Strategy Analyze Advertising (Television/Print) Create Product Testing Enjoy this Project-Oriented Class!
SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
MARKETING
Learn to think like a sports manager or entertainment marketer
Learn to plan and schedule sporting and entertainment events
Budget and promote events Analyze different sports stadiums Prerequisite: Principles of Marketing
BUSINESS LAW
Become familiar with the legal system Topics include: Civil and criminal law, the
court system, torts, contracts, fraud, product liability, employment, automobile, and credit laws
Discuss and understand current events related to the law
Guest speakers from various legal professions
ACCOUNTING
Planning on pursuing a career in business? This is your best bet for an entry-level position
Despite the poor economy—accounting continues to be a “hot track” for career opportunities and success
Use Peachtree and Excel software Play the stock market game Visit area businesses
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
Be ahead of the game when you start college; learn Microsoft Office Suite for Windows 7 which includes the following:– Word (word processing)– Access (database)– PowerPoint (presentations)– Excel (spreadsheets)
♦ Prerequisite: Keyboarding ( Except for seniors)
Earn HVCC College Credit
BUSINESS MATH/QUANTITATIVE BUSINESS
APPLICATIONS
Apply math to real world problems
Learn the cost of borrowing money
Learn how to calculate investments
Learn how to problem solve
Earn Seven College Credits!
BUSINESS ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT
Do you want to be the boss? Management topics include the following: Organizing Planning Staffing Directing
Earn HVCC College Credit
WEB PAGE DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT
Learn how to create web pages on Dreamweaver
Master techniques using graphics and images
Create and design web pages for others
Earn HVCC College Credit
Advanced Psychology**Advanced Foods
**Basic Foods**Creating Your Own Food Business
Early Childhood DevelopmentFashion Design and Sewing IFashion Design and Sewing II
Food Science/Nutrition**Gourmet Foods
HousingInterior Design
International FoodsParenting/Financial Life Skills
School Age Child Development
**Student May Earn Schenectady County Community College Credit or SUNY at Cobleskill Credit
INTERIOR DESIGN
Use color and design principles
Design your dream bedroom
Create your own house plans and decorate using color and style
FASHION DESIGN I
Learn to use a sewing machine
Recycle and restyle vintage clothing
Make pajama pants, tops, handbags, and dresses
FASHION DESIGN II
Use your sewing skills to create unique looks
Learn to make custom clothes by combining pattern, fabric, and style
Learn more about famous fashion designers Create and construct the Art Show quilt
CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Explore all aspects of children and their growth from birth to age 5
Discover new developments in child care and child psychology
Participate in a variety of hands-on projects such as play days with infants, toddlers, and pre-school children
Visit a day-care site to observe and implement skills in working with children
Explore educational opportunities in both two-year and four-year programs
Learn about careers such as day care, pre-school, child care, and others dealing with children
SCHOOL AGE CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Expand skills in child psychology and study in-depth development of children from 5-12 years of age
Develop age-appropriate lessons Participate in a variety of hands-on activities and
projects Visit elementary schools to observe and practice
skills learned in class Teach a lesson to a kindergarten class Learn about educational opportunities in both two-
year and four-year programs Explore careers relating to children
ADOLESCENT PSYCHOLOGY
Expand skills in psychology and study in depth development of adolescents
Explore current issues facing teens Learn about yourself Complete a service learning project as a
class Fun team building hands-on activities
Food Classes Activities:
Columbia Iron Chef cooking competition
Districtwide Art Show food displays
BASIC FOODS
Learn easy and fun techniques to make your favorite foods
Save money and calories No time for breakfast—make one in
5minutes or less Make a delicious meal in 30 minutes or less
ADVANCED FOODS
Select, store, sauté, and bake foods such as: poultry, fish, soups, salads, eggs, yeast breads, rolls, cookies, etc.
Plan meals that are nutritious Guest Chefs and demonstrations Develop skills for career and personal use Prerequisite: Basic Foods (waived for
seniors)
INTERNATIONAL FOODS
Study United States Regional and Foreign Cuisine
Understand and appreciate all kinds of foods: vegetarian, New England, Southern, Southwestern, Cajun, Pennsylvania Dutch, Pacific Coast, Mexican, Italian, Oriental, French, etc.
Field trip to a hibachi restaurantPrerequisite: Basic Foods (waived for
seniors)
GOURMET FOODS
Learn fine food techniques and plate presentations
Explore careers related to food photography, food journalism, and food styling
Explore garnishing, chocolates, cake decorating, and specialized equipment
Field trip to Culinary Institute of America Prerequisite: Basic Foods (waived for seniors)
Recommended: Advanced Foods
CREATING YOUR OWN FOOD BUSINESS
Visit operating food businesses and talk with successful ownersRun an in-school food business: breakfast cart sales, Thanksgiving pies, holiday activities, and take-out mealsJob-shadowing experiences Prerequisite: Basic Foods (waived for seniors) Recommended: Advanced Foods
TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
Architectural Drawing and Design*Computer Integrated Manufacturing
Construction: Light Residential*Design and Drawing for Production
*Digital ElectronicsEnergy Technology
Engineering Drawing and DesignHome Repair and MaintenanceMaterials Processing Metals IMaterials Processing Metals IIMaterials Processing Wood IMaterials Processing Wood II
Outdoor Power Equipment Technology and RepairProduction Systems
*Principles of EngineeringTransportation Systems
*Courses Recommended for Students Pursuing a Career in Engineering
ENERGY TECHNOLOGY
Study energy technology as a resource of society
Research, experiment, design, and fabricate projects, scale models, and mockups which utilize or demonstrate generation and application of energy
HOME REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE
♦Learn how to repair and maintain a home
♦Use basic skills and tools for carpentry, masonry, plumbing, and electricity
♦Learn when to call the expert or do it yourself
MATERIALS PROCESSING WOOD I
Experience the machines, tools and processes of the woodworking industry
Learn about craftsmanship, quality, and the machines and processes found in the woodworking industry
Design and build various projects
♦ Develop an appreciation for design and workmanship
♦ Develop working drawings (plans) for all project based activities
♦ Prerequisite: Materials Processing Wood I and Design and Drawing for Production or permission from the instructor
MATERIALS PROCESSING WOOD II
MATERIALS PROCESSING METALS I
♦ “Hands-on” experience with various machines and processes of metal
Experience the machines, tools and processes of the metal working industries
Design, plan, form, cast, machine, and weld projects
MATERIALS PROCESSING METALS II
♦Develop working drawings (plans) for all project based activities such as fine metal working (jewelry), cold and hot metal forming techniques, and conventional techniques and metals processing ♦Prerequisite: Materials Processing Metals I and Design and Drawing for Production or permission from the instructor
PRODUCTION SYSTEMS
♦ Study two modules—manufacturing and construction
MANUFACTURING: the processes, controls, and outputs of the process
CONSTRUCTION: Study commercial and residential buildings as well as roadways, dams and bridges
Prerequisite: Materials Processing Metals I or Materials Processing Wood I
Study today’s transportation systems: aerospace, marine, and land transportation
Activities include production of electric vehicles, gliders, wind-propelled boats, and service and repair work on a variety of internal combustion engines
Prerequisite: Materials Processing Metals I, Materials Processing Wood I, or permission of the instructor
TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS
OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGY
AND REPAIREnter into the growing and ever-changing field of outdoor power equipmentObtain a background for further education at a post-secondary technical school Prerequisite: Transportation Systems
CONSTRUCTION: LIGHT RESIDENTIAL
“Hands-on” study of light residential construction practices currently being used throughout the building industry Major emphasis on framing, surveying, design, site layout, print work, masonry foundations, electrical systems, and plumbing systems Prerequisite: Materials Processing Wood I
DESIGN AND DRAWING FOR PRODUCTION
Develop a 3-D model or solid rendering of an objectPractice hand drawing methods of sketching and technical drawing (multi-view and pictorial drawings)Use of modern, state-of-the-art computer hardware and software (Computer Aided Design System--CAD) used by today’s industryDesign and development of a product and how a model of that product is produced, analyzed, and evaluated using a CAD System.Ninth grade students must be enrolled in Algebra. (This course may be used by any student to satisfy the art/music requirement.)
Focus on the problems and techniques of developing architectural drawings as they relate to Residential Architecture “Hands-on” experiences in the development of various Architectural drawings that study aesthetic, creative, and technical aspects of Architectural design. Survey, draw, create models, and complete a “structural” building projectExperience architectural model development for both landscape and structural modelsPrerequisite: Design and Drawing for Production or permission from the instructor to enroll in this course
ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING AND DESIGN
ENGINEERING DRAWING AND DESIGN
Study engineering drawings and methodologies related to mechanical drafting and design
Practice those drawing techniques acquired in Design and Drawing for Production
Create designs and drawings using creative thinking, decision-making and problem-solving
Use of both the drawing board and Computer Aided Design (C.A.D.)
Prerequisite: Design and Drawing for Production or permission from the instructor
DIGITAL ELECTRONICS
Study basic electrical theory and application of electronic circuits and devices
Apply problem solving skills to the solution of problems Study circuits that are found in watches, calculators,
video games, computers, etc. Test and analyze simple circuitry using computer
software programs and bread boarding exercises Design circuits, export those designs, and generate
printed circuit boards Essential for a student exploring a career in
engineering/engineering technology
COMPUTER INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING
Apply principles of rapid prototyping, robotics, and automationUse computer controlled rapid prototyping and CNC equipment to solve problems by constructing actual models of their three-dimensional designs Study fundamentals of robotics and how this equipment is used in an automated manufacturing environment Evaluate their design solutions using various techniques of analysis and make appropriate modifications before producing their prototypes Prerequisite: Design and Drawing for Production
PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING
Explore the relationship between science, technology, and engineeringProblem solving through accepted technological procedures.Fabricate and develop individual, small group and large group projects within the various sciences (i.e. physical, biological, chemical, environmental, etc.)Design and develop projects using conventional scientific means supplemented by the use of computers and softwarePrerequisite: Two credits of science, two credits of math, and Design and Drawing for Production