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District 11

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What do you want to do for a living? Changing Lives Building Futures

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District 11 Career Technical Education

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Automotive Technician This course is designed for those students who have demonstrated an interest in the automotive industry and related occupations. It is two years in length and utilizes NATEF certified competency-based instruction. Students will receive training at the pre-apprentice level and will have the foundation for ASE certification tests, entry-level employment or further schooling/training. Hands-on training will be emphasized through mock-ups, computer training simulators and software, and actual vehicles to enhance skills and aptitudes.

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Architectural Drawing This course is designed to permit the students to complete a set of architecture plans on the computer. In addition, instruction will be given on commercial building designs, such items as fire codes, handicapped structures and fixtures, zoning, building codes. Complete drawings will be done using Computer Aided Design systems. It is recommended that students who are planning a career in architecture take all four architectural drawing courses.

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Construction Geometry in Construction allows student to learn about all facets of the construction and building trades industry through real world applications of class topics/building a weekender cabin. Focusing on the geometry curriculum will be the main vehicle used to attain this goal. By contextualizing these two curriculums the goal will be for each student to gain a better understanding of both disciplines, which makes them more marketable to industry as they look at future careers/post secondary education. This course will be taught in a block format with one geometry instructor and one construction trades instructor.

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Manufacturing This course introduces students to the career pathway of a manufacturing technician. Through hands on project based learning students will learn the proper safe work habits used in industry, precision measurement, 3D modeling, laser cutting, welding and sheet metal fabrication. Emphasis is placed on teaching student the skills needed to seek employment in the manufacturing facilities throughout our community.

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Business and Management This course is designed for students interested in pursuing a career in business. It will emphasize general management practices and decision-making. It provides a broad foundation for a variety of managerial careers in business, government, and non-profit institutions. Students will explore management styles and be involved in building leadership skills. Entrepreneurship students are encouraged to participate in Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) a co-curricular organization. Enrolling in this course and joining FBLA enables students to participate in FBLA competitive events. There is a $35.00 participation fee for national and state dues, and participation in the regional competition. Students may wish to also be involved in Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA).

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Finance The purposes of the course are to give students a broad background of the basic accounting principles and procedures, to prepare students for a beginning bookkeeping or accounting position in business, and to prepare college-bound students for further study in the field of accounting. Computers are used to introduce students to spreadsheets and computerized accounting. Students will learn to plan, keep, analyze, and interpret the financial records of various businesses. Job simulation projects provide realistic job experience. Automated accounting activities are included. College credit is available upon completion of course, with an A or B grade, and exam. Accounting students are encouraged to participate in the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), a co-curricular organization. Enrolling in this course and joining FBLA enables students to participate in FBLA competitive events. Students may wish to also be involved in Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA).

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Web Design and Programming The CISCO Networking Academy program is designed to teach students the skills needed to design, build, and maintain small to medium size networks. This provides students an opportunity to enter the work force and/or continue their education in the computer- networking field. After four semesters, students will be eligible to take the certification examination to become a CISCO networking associate. Four consecutive semesters are required to complete the prescribed program. If courses are not completed before graduation, the program may be completed at Pikes Peak Community College.

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Marketing and Advertisement Advanced Marketing offers the student interested in a business career added exposure to the fields of marketing, merchandising, entrepreneurship, and management. Students will learn how to "do" marketing by applying the seven functions of marketing: promotion, selling, product/service management, marketing- information management, pricing, distribution, and finance. This course gives the student the management and ownership points of view for making basic business decisions. This is an excellent course for students planning to major in business/marketing in college, or to enter the work force immediately upon graduation. DECA is required for students in this course. Enrolling in this course, and joining DECA, enables students to participate in DECA competitive events. Advanced Marketing students have the option of enrolling in the Marketing Internship

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Video Production This course builds on the skills developed by students in Video Production 1, 2. It is a laboratory-workshop class of students responsible for providing a cablecast of news and feature stories through the schools video system. The course also includes the production of community, educational, and personal video programs. The duties of the students will include writing, videotaping, editing, and performing in video segments of events, programs and personalities connected to life at school. The students will learn broadcast journalism skills and techniques, including the use of written treatments and/or storyboards which demonstrate storytelling and critical thinking skills on the preproduction, production and post- production phases of video production. This course is appropriate for students who are preparing for careers in communication media or journalism. The course can be taken as a semester course or full year.

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Early Childhood Education This course relates to child care and child care careers. Upon completion of this course, students who academically attain an 80% or better will be able to transfer 6 credits to Pikes Peak Community College should they decide to choose that as their post graduate program. The primary focus for this course is children, prenatal to age eight. This course is based upon the eight standards in Colorado: child growth and development, health, nutrition and safety, developmentally appropriate practices, guidance, family and community relationship, diversity, professionalism, administration and supervision. Students will be required to attend 55 hours of lecture and classroom activities. Students will then be required to be out in the community for 60 hours of lab activities, observing, recording and interacting with young children in day care centers, preschools, and elementary schools.

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ProStart Catering and Hospitality This course provides the foundation skills required for students to proceed through the Pro Start two- year food service/hospitality management curriculum offered to high school junior and senior students. It is a nationally certified program that is based on the study of food preparation, lodging, customer service, and business management coupled with one plus years of mentored industry work internships in a broad spectrum of operations. This program is articulated with Pro Management post secondary programs.

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Teacher Cadet Students will be involved in a fast paced, innovative, hands-on curriculum where they gain knowledge about teaching and learning. The teacher cadet will develop and master effective skills that will be helpful in college and beyond, such as presentation, public speaking, writing, communication and reasoning skills. This is a yearlong honors elective where each student will make a difference with children as they "try out" teaching in a "mini- student teaching" experience.

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Medical Health Science The mission of the Health Science Pathway is to help meet the growing need for health care professionals. Partnerships are formed with local businesses and healthcare communities, parents, and institutions of higher education. The Health Science Pathway ensures its students a smooth transition from high school education into meaningful employment and/or further educational opportunities. Course work includes: Law and Ethics in Health Medical Terminology Certified Nurse Aide Nurse Aide Clinical Experience Health Occupations EMS First Responder College credit from PPCC

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Project Lead the Way-Engineering The PLTW Pathway To Engineering (PTE) program is a sequence of courses, which follows a proven hands-on, real-world problem-solving approach to learning. Throughout PTE, students learn and apply the design process, acquire strong teamwork and communication proficiency and develop organizational, critical-thinking, and problem- solving skills. They discover the answers to questions like how are things made and what processes go into creating products? Students use the same industry-leading 3D design software used by companies like Intel, Lockheed Martin and Pixar. They explore aerodynamics, astronautics and space life sciences. Hello, NASA. Students apply biological and engineering concepts related to biomechanics think robotics. They design, test and actually construct circuits and devices such as smart phones and tablets and work collaboratively on a culminating capstone project. Its STEM education and its at the heart of todays high-tech, high-skill global economy.

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Choose your path and we will help you follow it. You are now one step closer to your future.