This course provides instruction that focuses on integrating biological/physical sciences with technology as related to the environment, natural resources, food production, and science and agribusiness.  Topics of instruction include agricultural awareness and literacy, leadership and FFA, employability skills, and introduction to all aspects of the total agricultural industry.

 

Prerequisite: Agriscience Applications recommended

This course provides instruction focused on the basic scientific principles and processes that are involved in animal physiology, breeding, nutrition, and care in preparation for an animal science career major.  Topics include animal disease, introduction to animal science, animal nutrition, animal science issues, career opportunities, and animal evaluation.  Skills in biology, chemistry, and algebra are reinforced in this course.

Prerequisite: Animal Science I

This course builds upon the scientific knowledge and skills developed in Animal Science I to include more advanced development of scientific, critical thinking, logic, and reasoning skills.  Students are required to participate in and complete independent and team laboratory projects as well as independent research.

 

Prerequisite: Agriscience Applications recommended

This course focuses on the basic scientific principles and processes related to equine physiology, breeding, nutrition and care in preparation for a career in the equine industry.  Skills in biology, chemistry and mathematics are reinforced in this course.

 

Prerequisite: Three credits in Agriculture

This is a three-phased exit level course for seniors which is career focused in agricultural education.  The components of this course include a research paper, a product (portfolio) and a presentation.  Students demonstrate their ability to use content and apply knowledge to real-world situations in a career major.  Students work under the guidance of a teacher facilitator to use content and apply knowledge to real-world situations.  FFA leadership activities are integral components of the course.

 

 

This course is designed to acquaint students with the basic legal principles common to business and personal activities.  Topics include personal concepts to assist students when evaluating contracts, maximizing purchasing power through credit, purchasing appropriate insurance, and renting and owning real estate.  Business concepts such as contracting, ethics, starting a business, hiring employees, managing employees, or representing other businesses as employee or contractor are included.

 

This course is designed to help students understand the basic principles of the accounting cycle.  Emphasis is placed on analyzing and recording business transactions, preparation and interpretation of financial statements, accounting systems, banking and payroll activities, basic types of business ownership, and an accounting career orientation.

 

Prerequisite: Computerized Accounting I

This course is designed to provide students with an opportunity to develop in-depth knowledge of accounting procedures and techniques utilized in solving business problems and making financial decisions.  Emphasis includes partnership accounting; adjustments and inventory control systems; budgetary control systems; cost accounting; and further enhancement of employment skills.  Students enrolled in the Honors version of this course will be expected to analyze financial data and assist in making business decisions based upon the financial data.

 

This course is designed to help students master beginning and advanced skills in the areas of word processing, database management, and spreadsheet, telecommunications, and desktop tool applications,  Emphasis is on concepts of desktop publishing and presentation graphics as well as skill development in computer application software; computer architecture; operating systems, environments and utilities; ethical issues pertaining to information systems; and computer information system careers.

 

Prerequisite: Computer Applications I

This course is designed to help students master skills in the areas of integrating technology devices, Internet research, desktop publishing, multimedia production and basic web-page design.  Emphasis is placed on skill development and refinement in information technology as well as economic, ethical and social issues in the information technology area.  Communications skills and critical thinking are reinforced.

 

This course is designed to teach basic digital input skills including keying using the touch method, speech recognitions, and use of handheld devices.  Emphasis is on the daily use and operation of commonly used digital communication devices to develop skill with concentrated application of those skills in the production of business communications and correspondences.  Communication skills are reinforced as the student formats, composes, and proofreads.

 

Prerequisite: Computer Applications II

Students will work on-line to investigate how technology has affected businesses and research companies that do business via their websites.  The capstone activity will be to create an e-Commerce site for a business by developing a marketing strategy and developing a website for this company.  The Honors version of this course will extend beyond the standard curriculum and provide problem-seeking and problem-solving opportunities for students.

 

Prerequisite: e-Commerce I

This course is designed to help students master advanced skills in electronic commerce security; payment infrastructure; secure electronic commerce transactions; electronic commerce order entry, tracking and fuflillment. The Honors version of this course will extend beyond the standard curriculum and provide problem-seeking and problem-solving opportunities for students.

 

This is an introductory course covering principles and concepts that will be the foundation for future study of business and the management of work projects.  Topics of study include basic business principles, personal finance concepts, management concepts, systems thinking, quality management, and the current environment for business in an international marketplace.

 

Prerequisite: Two credits in the same career pathway

This course is designed to introduce students to the rewards and risks of owning or operating a business enterprise.  Emphasis is placed on the mastery of skills needed to plan, organize, manage, and finance a small business.  Skills in communication, technical writing, mathematics, research, and problem-solving are reinforced as each student prepares his/her own business plan.

 

Prerequisite: Three business or marketing credits in a Business Technologies career major.

This is a culminating course for seniors, which is career-focused in accounting and finance, business administration, business management and ownership, informations systems and office systems technology in the business technologies pathway.  The three parts of the course include writing a research paper, producing a product and delivering a presentation.  Students demonstrate their abilities to use content and apply knowledge to professional business situations in a selected career.

 

 

This course involves the areas of preparation for clothing construction, basic clothing construction techniques, consumer decisions, textiles, sewing equipment, design, and career opportunities.  Emphasis is placed on students applying these construction and design skills to apparel and home fashion.

 

Prerequisite: Apparel Development II

This course focuses on advanced clothing and housing apparel development.  The use of fibers and fabrics is combined with design and construction techniques to design a clothing or apparel product.  A real or simulated business apparel enterprise and FCCLA activities allow students to apply instructional strategies and workplace readiness skills to an authentic experience and to develop a portfolio.

 

Students master kitchen basics, such as foodservice equipment, nutrition, breakfast, salad and garnishes and fruits and vegetables.  Students also begin to get an understanding of the business side of restaurant and foodservice management.  In addition, a heavy emphasis is placed on safety and sanitation, including preparing and serving safe food and preventing accidents and injuries.  A National credentialing exam will be given to all ProStart I students.

 

Prerequisite: Foods I: Prostart I

Students start delving deeper into the hospitality industry, including tourism and the retail industry, the history of foodservices, and the lodging industry.  Building upon the math learned in Year I, students learn purchasing and industry control, standard accounting practices and how to build restaurant sales through marketing and menu.

 

This course examines housing and interior decisions that individuals and families make based on needs, the environment, and technology.  Emphasis is placed on selecting goods and services and creating functional and pleasing living environments based on sound financial decisions and design principles.

 

This course introduces students to responsible nurturing and basic applications of child development theory.  Emphasis is on the parents' responsibilities for and influences on children while providing care and guidance.

 

Family and Consumer Sciences Advanced Studies 

Prerequisite: Three credits in Family and Consumer Sciences Education

This culminating course is for seniors who are career focused in the apparel design, community and family services, culinary arts and nutrition; or interior design career areas.  The three parts of the course include a research paper, a product, and a presentation.  Students demonstrate their abilities to use content and apply knowledge to authentic situations in a selected career.  Students work under the guidance of a teacher-facilitator in collaboration with community members, business representatives, and other school-based personnel.

 

 

Prerequisite: Biology and Health/PE

This course investigates the health care delivery system, its services, occupations, and related sciences.  Topics include the study of the language of medicine, medical mathematics, microbiology, anatomy and physiology, disease/disorders, diagnosis, treatments, patient/client care regimens, career development, and future technological innovations.

 

Prerequisite: Allied Health Sciences I

This course is designed to prepare potential health care workers to become effective and efficient multi-skilled health team members.  Emphasis is placed on the development of proficiency in employability skills, emergency care skills, safety skills, clerical skills, and health care skills.  The work-based learning strategy appropriate for this course is a minimum 90-hour clinical internship in which student interns deliver health care in local hospitals, medical/dental/veterinarian offices, nursing/convalescent/retirement facitilites, wellness centers, etc.  Students have the option to be tested for CNA Level I and be registered on the NC State Registry for nursing personnel.

 

This course gives students an introduction to the role of health care workers.  Topics include terminology, history of health care, health care agencies, ethics, legal responsiblilties and careers in the health care field.

 

 

This course introduces basic automotive skills and job opportunities in the auto repair industry.  Topics include engine theory, automotive service preventive maintenance, brake repair, electrical systems troubleshooting, safety, test equipment, and measuring.

 

Prerequisite: Automotive Service Technology I

This course emphasizes the advanced skills necessary in the automotive industry.  Specific instructions are given in troubleshooting, automotive preventive maintenance, minor engine repair, engine performance, and brakes.  The level II course helps prepare students for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) technician certification.

 

Prerequisite: Automotive Service Technology II

This advanced course in auto repair puts emphasis on the practical application of skills and techniques necessary in the automotive industry.  Specific instruction is given in engine performance, drive-ability, ignition, and fuel system diagnosis/repair, emission control systems, antilock brakes, electrical diagnosis, steering and suspension.  This course prepares students for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification and further education.

 

This course covers the principles and fundamentals of computer engineering as it relates to the modern microcomputer system and ancillary equipment.  Topics include safety, computer hardware, computer peripherals, networking concepts, software and operating systems, troubleshooting and computer upgrades.  The curriculum is designed around the A+ certification, the computer industry's standard for computer service technicians.  Hands-on work experience gives the students an opportunity to prepare for a career.

 

Prerequisite: CET I

CET II offers advanced hands-on training and theory to enhance skills introduced in CET I.  New topics include printers, portable systems, networks, Internet, and customer interaction.  The Honors version of this course will provide problem-seeking and problem-solving opportunities for students.

 

This course introduces developmental skills, employment opportunities, and career information required for the cosmetology industry.  Topics include facials, manicures, hair cutting, chemical relaxing and restructuring, wet hair styling, and hair coloring and lightening.

 

Prerequisite: Cosmetoloty I

This course provides advanced development of process, techniques, and skills introduced in Cosmetology I.  Topics include hair coloring techniques, chemical servicing; identification and treatment of disorders of the skin, scalp and hair; manicuring; pedicuring; artificial nails; hair removal; and permanent waving techniques.  Students will receive 1200/1500 hours of training to prepare them for the Cosmetology Board of Exam.

 

This course introduces students to the use of simple and complex graphic tools used to communicate and understand ideas and concepts found in the areas of architecture, manufacturing, engineering, science, and mathematics.  Topics include problem-solving strategies, classical representation methods such as sketching, and geometric construction techniques, as well as CAD (computer assisted design), orthographic projection, and oblique and isometric drawings.

 

Prerequisite: Drafting I

This course focuses on the principles, concepts, and use of complex graphic tools used in the field of architecture, structural systems, and construction trades.  Emphasis is placed on the use of CAD tools in the creation of floor plans, wall sections, and elevation drawings.

 

Prerequisite: Drafting I

This course focuses on the engineering graphics related subjects introducing the student to symbol libraries, industry standards, and sectioning techniques.  Topics include coordinate systems, principles of machine processes and gearing, and the construction of 3-D wireframe models using CAD.

 

Prerequisite: Architectural Drafting II

This course introduces students to advanced architectural design concepts.  Emphasis is placed on the use of CAD tools in the design and execution of site and foundation plans as well as topographical information and detail drawings of stairs and wall sections.

 

Prerequisite: Engineering Drafting II

This course introduces the student to advanced engineering concepts.  Using CAD tools, topics studied include descriptive geometry, geometric tolerancing, and advanced engineering design concepts such as surface and solid modeling.

 

Prerequisite: Algebra I recommended

This course covers electronic practices and fundamentals, roles of electronics in communications and industry, and career development.  Topics include safety, tools, direct current, schematics, soldering, measuring, electricity, Ohm's/Watt's/Kirchoff's Laws, power and circuits.  Leadership skills, science, thinking skills, and principles of technology are reinforced.

 

Prerequisite: Electronics I

This course covers advanced electronic practices and principles, special equipment and materials, and employment opportunities.  Topics include safety, alternating current, inductive/capacitive/RCL circuits, semiconductor devices, rectifier/filter circuits, and bipolar transistors.  Skills in leadership, safety, mathematics, reading, problem solving, tools and test equipment are reinforced.

 

This course is an introduction to the nature of, employment opportunities in, and skills required for work in the furniture/cabinetmaking industry.  Beginning level instruction is provided in the theory and practice of furniture/cabinetmaking, types of woods, finishes, styles, bonds and fasteners.  Fifty percent or more of class time is devoted to lab or shop experience.

 

Prerequisite: Furniture/Cabinetmaking I

This course introduces career information, employment opportunities, and skills required for work in the furniture/cabinetmaking industry.  Topics include tools and equipment, theory and practice, types of woods, finishes, styles, bonds and fasteners.  Skills in mathematics, reading, leadership, safety, and problem solving are reinforced.

 

This course introduces the nature of masonry technology, materials and supplies, and employability skills.  Topics include safety, layout, tools, leveling, plumbing, use of straight-edge, and jointing brick and block in wall construction.

 

Masonry II 

Prerequisite: Masonry I

This course provides advanced masonry skills, leadership development, and the preparation of technical presentations.  Topics include constructing composite walls, steps, arches, lattice walls, sidewalks, brick and concrete pavers, windowsills, chimneys, and fireplaces.

 

Prerequisite: Three credits within Trade and Industrial Education

This culminating course is for seniors who are career focused in a T & I area.  The three parts of the course include a research paper, a product, and a presentation.  Students demonstrate their abilities to use content and apply knowledge to authentic situations in a selected career.  Students work under the guidance of a teacher-facilitator in collaboration with community members, business representatives, and other school-based personnel.  Hands-on work experiences and Skills USA leadership activities provide many opportunitites to enhance career development.