Career and Technical Education

6th Grade

Engineering, Design, and Problem Solving 6 (year-long) ELE304

In Engineering, Design, and Problem Solving 6 students will acquire design and problem solving skills using the Engineering Design Process. They will learn technical skills in Computer Aided Design (CAD), application of mathematical concepts, technical writing, and application of scientific principles. Students will research and take part in large projects that touch on many fields in engineering including: manufacturing, product design, 3D modeling, architecture, and automation. Prerequisite: None

Digital Design 6 (semester) ELE312

The course is an introduction to digital design and technology. It allows students to understand the basics of digital design and helps them develop skills from computer aided design to being a good digital citizen covering topics such, digital citizenship, graphic design, video editing, and photo editing. Prerequisite: None

Coding 6 (semester) ELE307

This 6th grade course will introduce students to computer science principles and coding languages. This unit will allow students to discover computer science concepts and skills by creating personally relevant, tangible, and shareable projects. Throughout the unit, students will learn about programming for the physical world by blending hardware design and software development. They will design and develop a physical computing device, interactive art installation, or wearable, and plan and develop code for microcontrollers that bring their physical designs to life. Prerequisite: None

7th/8th Grade STEM

App Creators- PLTW (Previously Coding 7/8) (semester) ELE309

Grade 7/8, 0.5 High school credit, On-Level GPA This Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Gateway course will expose students to computer science by computationally analyzing and developing solutions to authentic problems through mobile app development, and will convey the positive impact of the application of computer science to other disciplines and to society. Students will customize their experience by choosing a problem that interests them from the areas of health, environment, emergency preparedness, education, community service, and school culture. Because problems in the real world involve more than one discipline, the unit will introduce students to biomedical science concepts as they work on solutions for the specific problems they choose to tackle. Prerequisite: None

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Grade 7-8, 0.5 high school credit, On-Level GPA course In this Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Gateway course, students dig deep into the engineering design process, applying math, science, and engineering concepts to hands-on projects. They work both individually and in teams to design solutions to a variety of real problems using 3D modeling software. Students will be exposed to the different disciplines and job opportunities available through engineering. This course is the first in a sequence of courses that can lead to certification in Autodesk Inventor. Prerequisite: None

Flight and Space- PLTW (semester) GTT1B

Grade 7-8, 0.5 high school credit, On-Level GPA course In this Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Gateway course, the exciting world of aerospace comes alive through the Flight and Space (FS) unit. Students become engineers as they design, prototype, and test models to learn about the science of flight and what it takes to travel and live in space. They solve real-world aviation and space challenges and plan a mission to Mars. Prerequisite: None

Medical Detectives- PLTW (semester) GTT2A

Grade 7-8, 0.5 high school credit, On-Level GPA course In this Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Gateway course, students play the role of real-life medical detectives as they collect and analyze medical data to diagnose disease. They solve medical mysteries through hands-on projects and labs, measure and interpret vital signs, examine nervous system structure and function, and investigate disease outbreaks.. Prerequisite: None

Fundamentals of Computer Science (year-long) T9706A/B

Grade 8-12, 1.0 credit, On-Level weighted GPA This course begins the progression of the Coding in Python sequence, introducing the early fundamentals of coding. It blends detailed technical knowledge with engaging coursework, allowing students free-range creativity without sacrificing academic rigor. Students taking this course will receive the basic tools and building-blocks to code not only the assigned programs, but also to design and develop their own unique games and interactive experiences. Prerequisite: None

7th/8th Arts, AV

Graphic Design 7/8 (semester) ELE311

Grade 7/8, 0.5 high school credit, On-Level GPA Course This course is designed to introduce students to and explore the field of Graphic Design. Students will work with industry standard software that will allow them to produce designs for many of the different fields of graphic design. In this course there is an emphasis on understanding and creating with the principles and elements of design. Students will work with Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Office products. Prerequisite: None

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Photojournalism 7/8 (semester) ELE602

This course introduces students to the world of photography as journalism. The laws, ethics, and history of photography complement the major units of study in the course. Students will have the opportunity to use industry standard computer-aided publishing tools such as the Adobe suite. Through hands-on real-world rigorous projects, students will gain experience working as a professional photojournalist and photo editor. Students who have exceptional quality work will have the opportunity to be considered to be published in the yearbook and online news media. Prerequisite: None

Video Production 7/8 (semester) ELE600

This course is designed for students to investigate and increase their understanding of the process that takes place to produce a video. Using hands-on problem solving, the students will produce videos over various topics. This course will introduce the students to industry standard video editing software such as Final Cut Pro. Students will learn successful operation and care of video equipment, computer video editing software, framing techniques, script writing, and storyboarding experience. Prerequisite: None

Principles of Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications (year-long) PAVTCA/B

Grade 8, 1.0 high school credit, On-Level GPA Course This course is designed to give students an introductory experience working with multimedia technology. Students will develop decision-making skills, use creative thinking, and obtain hands-on experience working with a variety of multimedia tools to create interactive multimedia presentations, graphics, photography, movies, and sounds. Students will explore careers in broadcast, video production, fashion, and graphic design. Prerequisite: None

Broadcast Journalism 8 (year-long) ELE603

Broadcast class is designed to provide students with a groundwork in various forms of media, including writing, videography, broadcasting, or public speaking. This course will have two focuses. This class develops the skills necessary to run a news broadcast and will cover topics such as interviewing, videography, photography, and familiarity with U.S. and world news. The second is to use editing software to create creative videos with a variety of topics, including a PSA and short film. Students will have the opportunity to present their work to the student body via TV broadcast. Students are required to film at events outside the school day. Transportation is not provided for participation in these events. Prerequisite:Video Production and application

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