| AGRISCIENCE
COURSES
Supervised agricultural
activity is required for students enrolled in agriscience includes
entrepreneurship, functions of organizing and managing production
and distribution of goods and services; work experience in an agribusiness;
and/or supervised out-of-class activities which require the development
of skills necessary for employment in agricultural industry. A record
book must be completed at the end of the semester for credit in
each course.
Introduction
to World Agricultural Science & Technology - This course
introduces students to global agriculture. The course includes career
development, leadership, communications, personal finance, and mechanized
agriculture. Grades 9-12. (1/2 Credit)
Applied Agricultural
Science & Technology - This course covers soils, plants,
animals, agricultural construction, career development, leadership,
communications and personal finance. Grades 9-12. (1/2 Credit)
Introduction
to Agricultural Mechanics - A course designed to introduce basic
theory and specialized skills including tool identification and
safe use, carpentry, electricity, plumbing, masonry, fencing, painting,
metal working, and welding. Grades 9-12. (1/2 Credit)
Landscape Design,
Construction & Maintenance - A course designed to develop
skills in the design, construction, and maintenance of planted areas
and devices for the beautification of home grounds and other areas
of human habitation and recreation. Grades 9-12. (1/2 Credit)
Plant &
Animal Production - A course designed to provide principles
of animal and plant production and the management of soils as related
to agriculture. Grades 9-12. (1/2 Credit)
Agricultural
Metal Fabrication Technology - A course designed to develop
skills in metal equipment assembly and joining processes. Grades
9-12. (1/2 Credit)
Wildlife &
Recreation Management - A course designed to examine the importance
of wildlife and outdoor recreation with emphasis on using wildlife
and natural resources. Grades 9-12. (1/2 Credit)
Introduction
to Horticulture Sciences - A course designed as an introduction
to horticultural sciences with emphasis on technical skills, entrepreneurship,
and career opportunities. Grades 9-12. (1/2 Credit)
Equine Science
- This course includes selecting classes of horses, nutritional
requirements, anatomy and physiology, health and soundness, equipment
and facilities, safety. Grades 9-12. (1/2 Credit)
Agriculture
Structures Technology - A course designed to develop skills
in the maintenance, evaluation, design, and building of agricultural
structures using approved construction techniques. Grades 9-12.
(1/2 Credit)
Courses
BUSINESS
EDUCATION COURSES
Business Computer
Information Systems - This course introduces word processing,
database management, spreadsheets, numeric data entry, telecommunications
and desktop publishing. Prerequisite: Keyboarding. This course
is approved for computer proficiency credit. Grades 9-10. (1
Credit)
Introduction
to Business - Introduces students to personal finance planning
with budgeting and consumer issues. Grades 9-12. (1/2 Credit)
Business Computer
Programming I - Students will cover concepts and skills associated
with a programming language; including program execution, testing,
debugging, and documentation; ending with data storage. This
course is approved for computer proficiency credit. Prerequisite:
Business Computer Information Systems. Grades 11-12. (1 Credit)
Business Image
Management & Multimedia - Students will develop proficiencies
in designing, importing, and manipulating advanced text, graphics,
audio, and video used in presentation management, multimedia productions,
publishing systems, and emerging technologies. This course is
approved for computer proficiency credit. Grades 10-12. (1 Credit)
Business Management
- Introduces basic management concepts and leadership styles;
explores economic and social components of productivity, international
business and human relations. Grades 10-12. (1/2 Credit)
Keyboarding
- Teaches students touch control of the keyboard. Students learn
typing for personal use and very limited business use. Grades 9-10.
(1/2 Credit)
Word Processing
Applications - Students build knowledge of word processing skills,
including desktop publishing, creating templates, converting document
formats, and importing existing spreadsheets and databases into
word processing documents. Prerequisite: Business Computer Information
Systems. Grades 10-12. (1/2 Credit)
Accounting
I - Students will learn debits and credits, journals, ledger
accounts and posting, trial balances, work sheets, and financial
statements. Grades 10-12. (1/2 to 1 Credit)
Recordkeeping
- Designed to develop skills used in everyday business activities
at home and work. Introduces students to basic skills such as budgets,
financial planning, cashier's records, handling of money, and tasks
common to simple office procedures. Grades 9-12. (1 Credit)
Business Law
- -A course that deals with laws that apply to business situations
and transactions that affect all people. Prerequisite: Business
Computer Information Systems I. Grades 11-12. (1/2 to 1 Credit)
Courses
HEALTH
SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY
Health Science
Technology II - Students will receive classroom instruction
which includes lecture, classroom laboratory and individualized
study that focuses on the basic knowledge and skills of medical
terminology, and communication skills. Basic knowledge and skills
in anatomy, first aid, emergency care, vital signs, health care
and patient personal care skills are included. Students will also
learn and be certified in CPR. Grades 11-12. (2 Credits)
Health Science
Technology III - Students must demonstrate mastery of the competencies
taught in Grade 11 before enrolling in this course. Skills learned
in Health Occupations I are covered more in depth. This program
prepares students for entering the RN program at the postsecondary
level. Clinical rotation at a local hospital is part of this program.
Prerequisite: Health Science Technology II. Grade 12. (2 Credits)
Courses
FAMILY
& CONSUMER SCIENCE EDUCATION
In all
Family and Consumer Science Education classes, students are required
to complete a supervised occupational activity project approved
by the instructor. Projects must be completed and turned in to receive
credit in all Home Economics courses each semester.
Personal &
Family Development - Students will study skills related to family
living, home management, nutrition, child care, housing, clothing,
and careers, including decision-making, promotion of family strengths
and well-being, and positive relationships. Semester projects are
performed relating to classroom experiences. Grades 9-12. (1 Credit)
Nutrition &
Food Science - Students will study nutrition, special dietary
requirements and food management practices. They will plan, prepare,
and serve various foods. Grades 10-12. (1/2 Credit)
Interior Design
- This course covers aspects of furniture, accessories, care
of furniture, appliances, skills related to use of design and space
planning in homes and business settings. No prerequisite. Grades
10-12. (1/2 Credit)
Food Science
& Technology - This is a class where students work with
concepts and skills related to significance of nutrition, food processing
and marketing, food products, and nutrition technology. Prerequisite:
Nutrition & Food Science. Grades 10-12. (1/2 Credit)
Individual &
Family Life - -Students learn the responsibilities of adulthood,
marriage, and parenthood beginning with the study of self and family
through to the courtship leading to marriage and mature love. No
prerequisite. Grades 10-12. (1/2 Credit)
Housing - Development
of practical skills in housing and home furnishings relative to
structure and arrangements. Decision making in the selection, use
and care of home furnishings, and arrangements of interior furnishings.
No prerequisite. Grades 10-12. (1/2 Credit)
Preparation
for Parenting - The study of skills and concepts related to
the decision to parent. Included is the study of physical, social,
and intellectual development of the child from birth to school age.
No prerequisite. Grades 10-12. (1/2 Credit)
Child Development
- Concepts and skills related to the development of children
will be taught along with child guidance techniques. Prerequisite:
Preparation for Parenting. Grades 10-12. (1/2 Credit)
Courses
MARKETING
EDUCATION
Marketing Yourself
- An introductory course where students will develop a systematic
approach for evaluating and seeking career opportunities by discovering
how personal qualities relate a successful performance. Grades 9-12.
(1/2 Credit)
Marketing Dynamics
(Co-op) - An instructional program in marketing and distribution.
Students receive on the job training. Prerequisite: Must be 16 years
of age. Grades 11-12. (3 State & 1 Local Credits)
Marketing Management
(Co-op) - A continuation of Marketing Dynamics. Students receive
on the job training. Prerequisite: Marketing Dynamics. Grade 12.
(3 State & 1 Credits)
Courses
TRADE
AND INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION
Introduction
to Computer Maintenance-This course focuses on the assembly
and disassembly of modern computer systems. The study of electronic
theory necessary perform basic system maintenance will be included.
Grades 10-12. (1/2 Credit)
Computer Maintenance
Technician I-This course is designed provide job specific training
for entry level employment in the computer maintenance career field.
Grades 11-12. (2 Credits)
Computer Maintenance
Technician II-A continuation of the first year, with instruction
designed enhance the job-specific training for entry-level employment.
Prerequisite: Computer Maintenance Technician I. Grade 12. (2 Credits)
Introduction
Transportation Service Careers--A course designed introduce
students concepts and skills associated with aircraft mechanics,
auto body and collision repairs, automotive technician, diesel mechanics,
small engine repair and marine engine repair. Grades 10-12. (1/2
Credit)
Auto Technician
I-Introduces the student the basic fundamentals as applied the
automobile and make students thoroughly familiar with shop procedures
and the servicing and repair of typical automobile components. Grades
11-12. (2 Credits)
Auto Technician
II-A continuation of Auto Technician I. Students learn diagnose,
repair and maintain automotive systems, manage, maintain and operate
automotive shop equipment and tool rooms. Shop safety, customer
service techniques and employer-employee relations are part of the
program. Prerequisite: Auto Technician I. Grade 12. (2 Credits)
Introduction
Construction Careers-A course designed introduce students the
fundamentals related construction, including air conditioning, bricklaying/stone
masonry, carpentry, residential electrician, painting and plumbing/pipefitting.
Grades 10-12. (1/2 Credit)
Building Trades
I-Introduces students carpentry, cabinet making, plumbing, electrical
wiring, masonry, blueprint reading and starting a small business.
Grades 11-12. (2 Credits)
Building Trades
II-Skills learned in Building Trades I are continued in depth.
Prerequisite: Building Trades I. Grade 12. (2 Credits)
Introduction
to Cosmetology-Introduces students to hair styling, manicuring,
shampooing and the principles of hair cutting, hair coloring and
facial makeup. Grades 9-12. (1/2 Credit)
Cosmetology
I-Students prepare for the state licensing examination which
requires 550 clock hours of classroom lectures and lab practice
in hair styling, shampooing, permanent waving, hair coloring, manicures,
hair shaping, facials and care and styling of wigs. This program
meets all requirements of the Texas Cosmetology Commission.
Students are tested in theory and lab using a model. Grades 11-12.
(3 Credits)
Cosmetology
II-Skills learned in Cosmetology I are continued in depth. Students
are expected take their state board exam in Austin before graduation.
(At the end of Cosmetology I, students must have 1000 clock hours
to take state board exam). Prerequisite: Cosmetology I. Grade 12.
(3 Credits)
Introduction
to Precision Metals Manufacturing Careers-A course designed
introduce students the fundamentals related metal manufacturing
careers. Some are cutting, grinding, welding, measuring, blue-print
reading and quality control operations. Grades 10-12. (1/2 Credit)
Metal Trades
I-Students are introduced skills associated with machine shop
and welding such as understanding the drill press, engine lathes
and milling machines, reading blueprints, understanding the basics
of welding. Grades 11-12. (2 Credits)
Metal Trades
II-Skills learned in Metal Trades I are continued in depth.
Prerequisite: Metal Trades I. Grade 12. (2 Credits)
Welding I-This
is a course designed prepare the student for entry into the welding
field. All types of oxy-fuel cutting, heating and welding is introduced.
Grades 11-12. (2 Credits)
Welding II-Skills
learned in Welding I are continued in depth. Prerequisite: Welding
I. Grade 12. (2 Credits)
Introduction
to Security Services-This course provides instruction in security;
ethical considerations; the nature and impact of security; and an
overview of security systems, agencies and practices. Instruction
is based on the content required by the Texas Board of Private Investigators
and Private Security Agency, as a recommended prerequisite licensing
by the state. Grades 9-12. (1/2 Credit)
Technical Introduction
to Criminal Justice-This course in conjunction with three other
courses in the Criminal Justice program will form a sound basis
for the student pursue a degreed professional program and will provide
adequate preparation for those students who wish employment immediately
after graduation. Grades 11-12. (1 Credit)
Emergency Communications-This
course includes technical writing and will provide activities for
both oral and written competencies for effective communication.
Grades 11-12. (1/2 Credit)
Crime In America-Topics
covered are American crime problems in historical perspective, social
and public policy factors affecting crime, impact and crime trends,
social characteristics of specific crime, and prevention of crimes.
Grade 11-12. (1 Credit)
Basic County
Corrections Officer-Topics covered are corrections in the criminal
justice system, organization of correctional role, institutional
operations, alternative institutionalization, treatment and rehabilitation,
and current and future issues. Grade 11-12. (1/2 Credit)
Courses
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