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Careers and Issues in Criminal Justice
with Kaitlin Gasser
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Course Length: Semester Course
Credit: .5 credit
Grades: 9-12
Prerequisite(s): None
Course Description: Is a career in criminal justice right for you? This course explores issues facing the criminal justice system and criminal justice professionals while introducing students to a variety of criminal justice career options and skills.
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CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) Prep
with Dyan Hannam
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Course Length: Semester Course
Credit: .5 credit
Grades: 9-12
Prerequisite(s): None
Course Description: This course prepares students to take a technical college or other training program for nursing assistants. Nursing assistants work in acute care, long-term care, and home health. Students learn more than 150 procedures, including key skills in patient handling and transfers, wound care, communication, safety, and record keeping. Students also learn about infection control, safety, culture, working with difficult patients, OSHA, communication, age-appropriate care, and legal considerations.
Construction Exploration
with Danielle Krueger
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Course Length: Semester Course
Credit: .5 credit
Grades: 9-12
Prerequisite(s): None
Course Description: This course provides students with an introduction of the basic equipment used in the construction industry. Students learn about basic equipment operations and job responsibilities. Students will also explore the related Skilled Trades in the construction field. This course prepares students for entry level requirements and to use concepts pertaining to safety, maintenance, mathematics and communication that Skilled Trades employees may experience.
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Digital Photography
with Abigail Timmerman
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Course Length: Semester Course
Credit: .5 credit
Grades: 10-12
Prerequisite(s): None
Course Description: This course focuses on the basics of photography, including building an understanding of aperture, shutter speed, lighting, and composition. Students are introduced to the history of photography and basic camera functions. They use the basic techniques of composition and camera functions to build a portfolio of images, capturing people, landscapes, close-ups, and action photographs.
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Economics
with William Brazier
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Course Length: Semester Course
Credit: .5 credit
Grades: 10-12
Prerequisite(s): None
Course Description: Students are introduced to the basics of economic principles, and they will learn the importance of understanding different economic systems. Students will explore different economic systems, including the American free enterprise system, and they will analyze and interpret data to understand the laws of supply and demand. Students will also be presented with economic applications in today’s world. From economics in the world of business, money, banking, and finance, students will see how economics is applied both domestically and globally. Students will also study how the government is involved in establishing economic stability in the American free enterprise system as well as how the U.S. economy has a global impact.
Forestry & Natural Resources
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Forestry & Natural Resources
Course Length: Semester Course
Credit: .5 credit
Grades: 11-12
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Course Description: Forests and other natural resources play an important role in our world, from providing lumber and paper products to providing habitat for birds and other animals. In this course, you’ll learn about forest ecology, management, and conservation. Students will investigate topics such as forestry and wildlife management, watershed management and the variety of uses for softwoods and hardwoods. In addition, students will learn about ethics and ecology as well as safety and issues in the forestry industry that professionals will face.
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Green Design & Technology
with Danielle Krueger
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Course Length: Semester Course
Credit: 0.5 credit
Grades: 10-12
Prerequisite(s): None
Course Description: This course examines the impact of human activities on sustainability while exploring the basic principles and technologies that support sustainable design. Students learn about the potential for emerging energy technologies such as water, wind, and solar power. They find out how today’s businesses are adapting to the increased demand for sustainable products and services.
Guide to Computer Management & Networking (2nd semester of 2 semester course)
with Nikki Billings
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Be sure to sign up for both semesters.
Course Length: Yearlong Course (2nd semester of a 2 semester course)
Credit: 1.0 credit
Grades: 11-12
Prerequisite(s): Computer Literacy and Intro to Networking
Course Description: The course provides a comprehensive introduction to managing and maintaining computer hardware and software. The course closely integrates the CompTIA A+ Exam objectives to prepare students for the the220-1101/1102 certification exams. The course includes the latest trends in hardware, security, virtualization, coverage of cloud computing, Linux and Mac OS, and increased emphasis on mobile devices. This course prepares students for the CompTIA A+ Certification.