CO-OP MARKETING EDUCATION I
- 7615(Crowell), 7616(McGill) (11-12) requires the joint efforts of the schools and the business community. The student receives work experience outside the classroom in retailing or wholesaling. Classroom instruction will include topics relating to the following areas: advertising, display, human relations, economic foundations, merchandising, entrepreneurship, operations, product knowledge, and selling. Prerequisites: Must be a junior or senior, have parental permission, complete an application, and have the permission of the coordinator. It may be taken as a one-or two-year program.
CO-OP MARKETING EDUCATION II - 7620 (Crowell), 7621 (McGill) (12) provides students with advanced training in marketing with emphasis on management and entrepreneurial skills. Students acquire mastery of skills across the marketing functions including: purchasing, distribution, selling, financing, and information management. The student receives work experience outside the classroom in retailing and wholesaling. Prerequisites: Must be a senior, have successfully completed Marketing Education I, have parental permission, and have the permission of the instructor.
INTRODUCTION TO MARKETING - 7215 (11) is open to juniors. The course gives students an opportunity to gain a basic understanding of the field of marketing while refining skills that are needed for maximum success in future employment. Classroom instruction will include topics relating to: marketing and economic foundations, business communications, marketing math, salesmanship concepts, advertising, visual merchandising, trends in marketing careers, and employability skills. This is not a prerequisite for Co-op Marketing Education.
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNOLOGY I - 7147 (2 hr.) (10-12) is designed to introduce students to the field of Automotive Repair. The first semester will consist of training in the areas of shop safety, basic shop tools and equipment, and Electrical/Electronics I. Second semester training will be in the areas of Electrical/Electronics II and Brakes I. NATEF(National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation) certified program and instructor. NOTE: Students must complete all of the tasks assigned in this course before they can advance to Automotive Service Technology II. Prerequisite: Teacher's permission required.
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNOLOGY II - 7148 (2 hr.) (11-12) is a continuation of Automotive Service Technology I. The first semester of this course will consist of training in the areas of Brakes II/Suspension and Steering, with the second semester concentrating on Engine Performance I. NATEF certified program and instructor. NOTE: Students must complete all of the tasks assigned in this course before they can advance to Automotive Service Technology III. Prerequisite: Automotive Service Technology I and teacher's permission required.
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNOLOGY III - 7149 (2 hr.) (12) is a continuation of Automotive Service Technology II. The first semester of this course will consist of training in the area of Engine Performance II, with the second semester concentrating on Heating and Air Conditioning. NATEF certified program and instructor. Prerequisite: Automotive Service Technology I and II and teacher permission required.
EXPLORATION INTO TECHNICAL EDUCATION - 7587 (9) is designed to introduce three areas of technical education: Automotive Service Technology, Machine Tool Technology, and Engineering Drawing. Students will rotate through all 3 areas with 12 weeks of study in each. Taught by three nationally certified instructors.
MACHINE TOOL TECHNOLOGY I - 7590 (2 hr.) 7589 (10-12) provides instruction in the basics of the machine tool profession including: Computer Numerical Control (CNC) training and operation, computer aided machining (CAM) training and programming, lathe operation, milling machine operation, precision grinder operation, drill press operation, tool grinding, blueprint reading, Mathematics, safety, and the use of precision measuring tools. Teacher's permission required.
MACHINE TOOL TECHNOLOGY II - 7594 (1 hr.), 7595 (2 hr.) (11-12) is designed to provide further instructions in all aspects of the machine tool profession. Students will develop skills attained in Machine Tool Technology I and prepare themselves for immediate employment or further studies in Machine Tool technology III or at the college level. NIMS nationally certified program. Prerequisite: Machine Tool Technology I. Teacher's permission required.
MACHINE TOOL TECHNOLOGY III - 7596 (2 Hrs.) (12) provides the student with the most challenging machining projects including tooling and live projects. NIMS nationally certified program. Prerequisite: Machine Tool Technology II and Teachers's permission required
ENGINEERING DRAWING I - 7475 (10-12) is designed to teach the basic skills needed in all engineering and architectural fields. Areas of study will include technical math, instruments, lettering & drawing techniques, multiview drawings, basic dimensioning, fundamentals of CAD, sections, auxiliary views, threads & fasteners, and pictorial drawings. ADDA nationally certified program and instructor. Note: Students must complete all of the tasks assigned in this course before they can advance to Engineering Drawing II Prerequisite: Teacher's permission required.
ENGINEERING DRAWING II - 7480 (11-12) is a continuation of Engineering Drawing I and will emphasize geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, auxiliary views, working drawings, intersections & developments, 3D modeling including multipart assembly & animation and career readiness. ADDA nationally certified program and instructor. Note: Students must complete all of the tasks assigned in this course before they can advance to Engineering Drawing III. Prerequisite: Engineering Drawing I.
ENGINEERING DRAWING III - 7781 (12) is a continuation of Engineering Drawing II and will be based on Architectural design including residential floor plans, foundations, electrical plans, roof design, elevations, building specifications, site plan, and career readiness. ADDA nationally certified program and instructor. Prerequisite: Engineering Drawing II.
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION - Level 1 (11-12) This program
which is designed to allow students an opportunity to complete a nationally
accredited course of study in construction. Ideally, a student in 11th begins
the level 1 Carpentry course by completing the Core Curriculum. The National
Center for Construction Education and Research will issue a nationally
recognized certificate of completion to the student when the Core Curriculum in
complete. This certification is equivalent to the initial training given by many
of the nation's largest companies. Next, the student will complete a series of
subjects directly related to the field of carpentry. The student must pass each
section test with a score of at least 70 to receive any credit. In addition to
tests, the student will demonstrate his ability to properly use the tools and
equipment found in field carpentry. In addition, this course offers a great deal
of "hands on" work experience. The student will work in a group and as
an individual on a wide variety of projects. Course is taken at Decatur High
School. Permission from administrator only.
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION - Level II - (12) The Level II course provides the second year carpentry student more in depth training in the field. Beginning with reading plans and elevations, the student will advance through each of the steps of basic construction. The Student will demonstrate the skills he has learned in a group and individual setting. The student must receive at least a 70 on all work to receive credits. If a student successfully completes the Level I and Level II training and remains within the acceptable parameters of grades, behavior, and attendance. Prerequisite: Level . Course is taken at Decatur High School. Permission from adminisitrator only.
MEDICAL CARE CAREERS I - 7495 (10) provides an introduction to the world of healthcare. The course is designed to provide instruction in the following areas related to healthcare: human structure and function, medical terminology, communication and mathematical skills, ethnical and legal responsibilities, employability skills, safety, and trends in healthcare. Students will utilize the internet and other technology resources to research local, national, and international trends in healthcare.
MEDICAL CARE CAREERS II - 7505 (11) allows students to learn multi-competency healthcare skills through classroom, laboratory, and community-based activities. Topics to be covered in the course will include healthcare skills related to careers and illnesses while investigating the diseases and treatment of illnesses within each body system. The purpose of the course is to expose the student to the healthcare delivery system, thereby, enabling students to make tentative career choices. Teacher approval required.
MEDICAL CARE CAREERS III - 7515 (12) (2 hr.) prepares students to make tentive career choises by exposing them to various healthcare careers through job shadowing, touring different medical facilities, and research using the internet and other technology resources. Topics covered in the classroom include medical terminology, children's health issues ,senior health issues, and drugs in society. Prerequisites: Medical Care Careers II or I and teacher approval
WORK ADJUSTMENT I - 7761 (10-12) (1 hr.) is a year-long course designed for students interested in developing a work ethic through actual assembly line work. This course prepares students for entry-level employment by fostering the development of the proper work attitudes, the importance of good attendance, cooperation with peers, supervisors and other levels of management, following directions, the proper response to constructive criticism and pre-employment and/or work maturity skills. A variety of printed matter as well as computer software and hardware are also used. Teacher approval is required.
WORK ADJUSTMENT II - 7760 (11-12) (2 hr.) builds upon the skills learned in Work Adjustment I and further enhances those skills by developing mathematics and reading skills through payroll calculations, productivity rates, taxes, and benefits. Students serve as team leaders on a rotating basis. Prerequisite: Work Adjustment I. Teacher approval required.