Grades 10-12. Year-long. Prerequisite is IED or POE. Weighted grade.
This course is the study of electronic circuits that are used to process and control digital signals. Digital electronics is the foundation of all modern electronic devices such as cellular phones, MP3 players, laptop computers, digital cameras and high-definition televisions. The major focus of the DE course is to expose students to the process of combinational and sequential logic design, teamwork, communication methods, engineering standards and technical documentation. A lab fee will be charged.
Grade 12. Year-long. Prerequisites include a minimum completion of IED or POE, one additional PLTW course. Weighted grade.
In this capstone course, students work in teams to design and develop an original solution to a valid open-ended technical problem by applying the engineering design process. Students perform research to choose, validate, and justify a technical problem. After carefully defining the problem, teams design, build, and test their solutions while working closely with industry professionals who provide mentoring opportunities. Finally, student teams present and defend their original solution to an outside panel. A lab fee will be charged.
Grade 10-12. Year-long. Prerequisite is IED, POE, or Drafting and Design. Weighted grade.
The major focus of this course is completing long-term civil engineering and architecture projects that involve the development of property sites that involve applying what they learn to the design and development of a property. The course provides teachers and students freedom to develop the property to simulate the experiences of civil engineers and architects. Students work in teams, exploring hands-on activities and projects to learn the characteristics of civil engineering and architecture. In addition, students use 3D design software to design solutions to major course projects. Students learn to document their project, solving problems and communicating their solutions to their peers and members of the professional community of civil engineering and architecture. A lab fee will be charged.
Grades 10-12. Year long. Prerequisite is appropriate grade-level math and science. Weighted grade.
This survey course of engineering exposes students to some of the major concepts they will encounter in a postsecondary engineering course of study. Students investigate engineering and high-tech careers and develop skills and understanding of course concepts. Students employ engineering and scientific concepts in the solution of engineering design problems. Students learn to document their work and communicate their solutions to peers and members of the professional community. A lab fee will be charged.
Grades 9-12. Year-long. Prerequisite is Algebra 1, enrolled concurrently in Geometry and the appropriate grade level science. Weighted grade.
In this course, students use 3D solid modeling design software to design solutions to proposed problems. Students will learn to document their work and communicate solutions to peers and members of the professional community. The major focus of the IED course is to expose students to the design process, research and analysis, teamwork, communication methods, global and human impacts, engineering standards and technical documentation. A lab fee will be charged.
Grade 11-12. Two credits. Year-long. 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. Year-long. Prerequisite is Media Production 2 and Instructor Approval.
This course seeks to further enhance the student’s skills and develop media literacy. Students will formally propose and produce various projects throughout the year. Students will also be assigned school-related media productions by their instructor. A lab fee will be charged.
Grade 10-12. Year-long. Prerequisite is Media Production 1.
In addition to expanding on the curricular units in Media Communication and Production I, students will work in a team-based environment to create advanced content emphasizing visual storytelling and editing technique. Students will learn fundamentals of broadcast journalism and advanced media production. A lab fee will be charged.
Grade 9-12. Year-long.
This course is a survey of Mass Media designed to provide students an introduction to the various forms of digital media. Students will be introduced to various forms of storytelling through radio/podcasting, television, film, broadcast journalism, and other forms of mass media. Through the study of these areas, students will develop media literacy and skills necessary to create and produce in a changing media environment. In addition to media theory, students will learn the technological, operational, and creative aspects of producing media content.
A lab fee will be charged.
TEE4005I Manufacturing & Construction
TEE4002I Communication
TEE4003I Transportation
TEE4004I Energy
Grade 12. Prerequisite is completion of Levels 1 and 2 in an area and Instructor approval. This course is for seniors who have successfully completed level 2 or 3 courses and have the desire to advance in a specific area such as woods, automotive, electronics, drafting, or media. See a teacher in the department for an application. A lab fee will be charged.