111.5 college and career preparation seminar
(1/2 Credit)
Grades 9 required course (Alternate)
*Successful completion of this course satisfies Part A of Career and Financial Management and is required for students pursuing a CTE technical endorsement on their diploma.
In this course students will set goals and develop a plan and pathway for high school success aligned with college and career goals. Students will explore the five pillars of readiness from the Ramp Up Curriculum:
• Academic
• Admissions
• Career
• Financial
• Personal and Social Readiness
Teachers will also reinforce the planning, note-taking and study skills strategies from the AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) Part A of the Career and Financial Management course is also embedded and provides students with the opportunity to learn about the features of our economy, explore a variety of careers. They learn the skills and competencies needed for success in the workplace and begin to become financially literate. The topic emphasizes the business and economic system including its characteristics, operations, structure, and evolving role within society. Students should realize the significance of their part in the economic system. Important management and economic concepts are defined in relation to business transactions and to the individual as an entrepreneur, employee, consumer, and citizen. Part B is completed when they enroll in their selected Career and Technical Education pathway.
In this course students will set goals and develop a plan and pathway for high school success aligned with college and career goals. Students will explore the five pillars of readiness from the Ramp Up Curriculum:
• Academic
• Admissions
• Career
• Financial
• Personal and Social Readiness
Teachers will also reinforce the planning, note-taking and study skills strategies from the AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) Part A of the Career and Financial Management course is also embedded and provides students with the opportunity to learn about the features of our economy, explore a variety of careers. They learn the skills and competencies needed for success in the workplace and begin to become financially literate. The topic emphasizes the business and economic system including its characteristics, operations, structure, and evolving role within society. Students should realize the significance of their part in the economic system. Important management and economic concepts are defined in relation to business transactions and to the individual as an entrepreneur, employee, consumer, and citizen. Part B is completed when they enroll in their selected Career and Technical Education pathway.
590 DESIGN AND DRAWING FOR PRODUCTION (PRE-ENGINEERING)
(1 CREDIT) 4 RIT CREDITS- $200
GRADE 9-12 - PREREQ: NONE
Design and Drawing Production provides you with opportunities to be creative and to apply your decision-making and problem solving skills to various design problems. You will use powerful computer hardware and software (Inventor) to develop 3-D models of objects. Using this computer-aided design system, you will learn the design process by creating, analyzing, drawing, and producing a model.
(1 CREDIT) 4 RIT CREDITS- $200
GRADE 9-12 - PREREQ: NONE
Design and Drawing Production provides you with opportunities to be creative and to apply your decision-making and problem solving skills to various design problems. You will use powerful computer hardware and software (Inventor) to develop 3-D models of objects. Using this computer-aided design system, you will learn the design process by creating, analyzing, drawing, and producing a model.
591 DIGITAL ELECTRONICS
(1 CREDIT) 4 RIT CREDITS- $200
GRADES 10-12 - PREREQ: NONE
In this course, you will be introduced to the digital circuits found in video games, watches, calculators, digital cameras, etc. You will study the application of digital-logic circuits and how digital devices are used to control automated equipment. You will use industry-standard electronic design software, Circuit-Maker, to build and export designs to a printed circuit auto routing program that generates printed circuit boards. You will then construct the circuit using resistors, capacitors, diodes and ICs.
(1 CREDIT) 4 RIT CREDITS- $200
GRADES 10-12 - PREREQ: NONE
In this course, you will be introduced to the digital circuits found in video games, watches, calculators, digital cameras, etc. You will study the application of digital-logic circuits and how digital devices are used to control automated equipment. You will use industry-standard electronic design software, Circuit-Maker, to build and export designs to a printed circuit auto routing program that generates printed circuit boards. You will then construct the circuit using resistors, capacitors, diodes and ICs.
593 COMPUTER INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING
(1 CREDIT) 4 RIT CREDITS - $200
GRADES 10-12 - PREREQ: 590 DESIGN AND DRAWING FOR PRODUCTION
This course applies principles of robotics and automation. The course builds on computer solid modeling skills developed in Design and Drawing for Production. Students use CNC equipment to produce actual models of their three-dimensional designs. Fundamental concepts of robotics used in automated manufacturing and design analysis are included.
(1 CREDIT) 4 RIT CREDITS - $200
GRADES 10-12 - PREREQ: 590 DESIGN AND DRAWING FOR PRODUCTION
This course applies principles of robotics and automation. The course builds on computer solid modeling skills developed in Design and Drawing for Production. Students use CNC equipment to produce actual models of their three-dimensional designs. Fundamental concepts of robotics used in automated manufacturing and design analysis are included.
595 PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING
(1 CREDIT) 4 RIT CREDITS- $200
GRADES 10-12 - PREREQ: NONE
This course is a hands-on, laboratory-based course that introduces the concepts of engineering. Exploring various technology systems and manufacturing processes helps students learn how engineers use math, science and technology in an engineering problem-solving process to benefit people. Students are provided with access to wood,metal and electronic hand tools for individual, small group and large group projects. The course also includes concerns about social and political consequences of technological change.
(1 CREDIT) 4 RIT CREDITS- $200
GRADES 10-12 - PREREQ: NONE
This course is a hands-on, laboratory-based course that introduces the concepts of engineering. Exploring various technology systems and manufacturing processes helps students learn how engineers use math, science and technology in an engineering problem-solving process to benefit people. Students are provided with access to wood,metal and electronic hand tools for individual, small group and large group projects. The course also includes concerns about social and political consequences of technological change.
596 CIVIL ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE
(1 CREDIT) 4 RIT CREDITS- $200
GRADES 10-12 - PREREQ: 590 DESIGN AND DRAWING FOR PRODUCTION
This course provides an overview of the fields of civil engineering and architecture, while emphasizing the interrelationship and dependence of both fields on each other Students use state of the art software to solve real world problems and communicate solutions to hands-on projects and activities Course covers: role of Civil Engineers and
Architects, project planning, site planning, Building design, project documentation.
(1 CREDIT) 4 RIT CREDITS- $200
GRADES 10-12 - PREREQ: 590 DESIGN AND DRAWING FOR PRODUCTION
This course provides an overview of the fields of civil engineering and architecture, while emphasizing the interrelationship and dependence of both fields on each other Students use state of the art software to solve real world problems and communicate solutions to hands-on projects and activities Course covers: role of Civil Engineers and
Architects, project planning, site planning, Building design, project documentation.
597 ENGINEERING DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT
(1 CREDIT) 4 RIT CREDITS - $200
GRADES 11-12 - PREREQ: 2 PLTW COURSES
In this engineering research course, students work in teams to research, design and construct a solution to an open-ended engineering problem. Students apply principles developed in the four preceding courses and are guided by a community mentor. Students 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.
(1 CREDIT) 4 RIT CREDITS - $200
GRADES 11-12 - PREREQ: 2 PLTW COURSES
In this engineering research course, students work in teams to research, design and construct a solution to an open-ended engineering problem. Students apply principles developed in the four preceding courses and are guided by a community mentor. Students 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.
CISCO CCNA CERTIFICATION
527 cisco IT Essentials
(1 credit)
Grades 10-12 - PREREQ: Successful completion of geometry
The computer services industry is the fastest growing industry in the United States today. By becoming a computer networking technician, you will be in demand by employers all over the country. Employers are looking for people with computer networking skills and are willing to pay high salaries to certified technicians. The networking technician program is designed to help meet the overwhelming demand for skilled technicians. Students will learn theory, design, implementation and maintenance of computer networks. You may even have the opportunity to explore computer networking careers by participating in an internship in your senior year. In this internship, you work with employers in the field and continue to get hands-on experience you will need to become a certified technician. The culmination of this program is a final exam given by an outside testing center toward CCNA (CISCO Certified Network Associate).
528 CISCO Networking Academy discovery 1 and 2
(2 Credits)
Gradse 11-12 - PREREQ: 527 cisco IT Essentials
This course is the second part of the CISCO Networking Curriculum. Upon completion of this course, students will be eligible to take the CCNA test, which is administered by CISCO systems. Course content includes IPX and Novell protocols, LAN segmentation utilizing bridges, switches, routers and Ethernet protocols. The second half of the year includes WAN configuration, frame relay, ISDN protocols and a threaded case study. Students also should be involved in an internship to gain real-life, on-the-job experience.
robotics
554 INTRODUCTION TO ENERGY AND ROBOTICS (ALT)
(1/2 CREDIT)
GRADES 9-12 - PREREQ: NONE
This course is divided into two equal-length areas:
• Energy systems: Study the six forms of energy: mechanical, nuclear, electrical, heat, light and chemical. Projects include low/high voltage wiring, wire splicing, and various electronic projects.
• Robotics: Using the VEX robotics building system, students will build two VEX robots. The first robot each student will build and program is a simple follow-the-instruction type machine. The second robot will be built in teams of 3-4 students and will be designed to compete against other robots in the class and play a specific game. Students will have to design, construct and program this robot to play the game.
(1/2 CREDIT)
GRADES 9-12 - PREREQ: NONE
This course is divided into two equal-length areas:
• Energy systems: Study the six forms of energy: mechanical, nuclear, electrical, heat, light and chemical. Projects include low/high voltage wiring, wire splicing, and various electronic projects.
• Robotics: Using the VEX robotics building system, students will build two VEX robots. The first robot each student will build and program is a simple follow-the-instruction type machine. The second robot will be built in teams of 3-4 students and will be designed to compete against other robots in the class and play a specific game. Students will have to design, construct and program this robot to play the game.