Grade 11-12. Two credits. Year-long. Requires Instructor Approval
Students earn one credit for work outside of school and earn one credit for classroom instruction that pertains to work-related and/or career issues. The internship instructor will assist with placement and monitor students’ progress throughout the year. Early dismissal is NOT a requirement for this program. Students must provide their own transportation.
This is a personalized pathway of authentic work experience in collaboration with local employers. Students have the opportunity to explore and expand career interests through the following experiences.
- Job Site – Working at a local business (paid work experience).
- Internship – Interning with a local business (unpaid shadowing experience). Some options include, but are not limited to: Accounting, Healthcare, Physical Therapy, Financial Management, Law Enforcement, Education, Dentistry, etc.
- In-School Experience – Working with programs at the high school and district level aligned to a student’s career interest.
- Entrepreneurial Mentor – Partnering with local professionals to develop and launch your own business idea/plan.
Grade 11-12. Requires instructor approval.
This course provides the student an opportunity for advanced work in interior design. A contract between student and teacher will be jointly developed specifying goals and objectives. A portfolio will be created by the student. It is an individually-directed study and requires a high degree of motivation and self-discipline. See a teacher in the department for an application.
Grade 11-12. One semester.
This course is designed to give the student an overview of parenting and the knowledge necessary for effective parenting. Developing healthy family relationships is emphasized. Some of the parenting skills included are decision-making, family resource management, and child-guidance techniques. Throughout the course, interactions between parent and child will be explored. The needs, concerns, joys, and responsibilities of parenting are emphasized.
Grade 10-12. One semester.
This course is designed to provide the student with an introduction to the intellectual, physical, emotional, and social development of a child from prenatal through preschool. It is beneficial both to the future parent and those interested in child-related careers. This class is the prerequisite for Early Childhood Teaching Lab to be eligible for the lab.
Grade 11-12. One semester.
This course is designed to help students to develop a greater understanding of self and others in order to enhance future relationships. An empathic approach to intellectual, emotional, and physical relationships is taken, using statistically-sound research as a basis for discussions. Topics include self-awareness, decision-making, communication, gender roles, dating, marriage, and family issues.
Grade 10-12. One semester.
This course explores concepts and career choices of interior design. Students are introduced to architectural styles, alternative housing styles, basic blueprint reading, principles and elements of design, and the use of color. Students make choices in decorating and furniture arrangement. Hands-on projects enable the student to link concepts with visual images.
Grade 12. One semester.
Senior Foods is a fundamental culinary course for students who want to create healthy meal alternatives. The course is designed to give students a sampling of the following areas of study: food preparation, nutrition, meal planning, purchasing of food, time management, and care and use of cooking equipment and appliances. COD Dual Credit available. A lab fee will be charged.
Grade 9-12. One semester.
The course is a combination of lab and classroom experiences that introduces students to food preparation and nutrition. Food science principles and culinary techniques are applied as students prepare a variety of recipes. Students will begin to develop culinary and pastry skills including recipe reading, knife skills, culinary math, and proper safety and sanitation. Career exploration in the culinary industry will be incorporated. A lab fee will be charged.
Grade 10-12. One semester.
This course is designed for the student to explore and understand the various facets of today’s fashion industry. Areas included are fashion design, fashion buying, merchandising, and the retail function. Career exploration in related fields of study will be explored. This course may be taken for enrichment or as preparation for further training in fashion-related occupations.
Grade 9-12. Year-long.
Whether for personal use or a career in clothing and fashion, this course provides an opportunity to develop skills for clothing construction. Techniques used to construct four projects including: a skirt/pants, dress/top, shirt, and a knit garment are covered. Students are encouraged to select patterns and materials according to their needs and abilities. Materials and supplies for the four projects are to be furnished by the student. COD Dual Credit available.