Broadcasting and Journalism
Introduction to Broadcast Journalism
Course Style Option: In-Person
Prerequisite: None
Grade level: 9-12
Course length: 1 semester Units of credit: ½ unit of Practical Arts or Elective
Overview: Students will learn to be video storytellers. In becoming a video storyteller, students will learn to plan out a story, operate a camera, conduct interviews, write stories, and edit video. This course requires students to be self-motivated, self-sufficient, and work outside of class on assignments. Students will also experience all aspects of studio news production both in front of and behind the camera, and experience live event video production (i.e. athletic events and music/drama events). **Limited number for class enrollment
Course Style Option: In-Person
Prerequisite: None
Grade level: 9-12
Course length: 1 semester Units of credit: ½ unit of Practical Arts or Elective
Overview: Students will learn to be video storytellers. In becoming a video storyteller, students will learn to plan out a story, operate a camera, conduct interviews, write stories, and edit video. This course requires students to be self-motivated, self-sufficient, and work outside of class on assignments. Students will also experience all aspects of studio news production both in front of and behind the camera, and experience live event video production (i.e. athletic events and music/drama events). **Limited number for class enrollment
Broadcast Journalism
Course Style Option: In-Person
Prerequisite: Introduction to Broadcast Journalism and/or Teacher approval, teacher interview, application
Grade level: 10-12
Course length: 1 year Units of credit: 1 unit of Practical Arts or Elective
Overview: Students will produce PCTV News broadcasts, experience all aspects of studio news production (both in front of and behind the camera), experience live event video production (i.e. athletic events and music/drama events.) and learn to be video storytellers. In becoming a video storyteller, students will learn to plan out a story, operate a camera, conduct interviews, write stories, and edit video. This course requires students to be self-motivated, self-sufficient, and work outside of class on assignments.
**Limited number for class enrollment
Course Style Option: In-Person
Prerequisite: Introduction to Broadcast Journalism and/or Teacher approval, teacher interview, application
Grade level: 10-12
Course length: 1 year Units of credit: 1 unit of Practical Arts or Elective
Overview: Students will produce PCTV News broadcasts, experience all aspects of studio news production (both in front of and behind the camera), experience live event video production (i.e. athletic events and music/drama events.) and learn to be video storytellers. In becoming a video storyteller, students will learn to plan out a story, operate a camera, conduct interviews, write stories, and edit video. This course requires students to be self-motivated, self-sufficient, and work outside of class on assignments.
**Limited number for class enrollment
Journalism I
Course Style Option: In-Person
Prerequisite: None
Grade Level: 9-12
Course Length: 1 year Unit(s) of Credit: 1 unit of Practical Arts or Elective
Overview: Students will explore the basics of newspaper production, including writing, photography, layout, and design. Students will be introduced to InDesign publication software. Additional topics covered could include yearbook applications and careers in journalism.
Course Style Option: In-Person
Prerequisite: None
Grade Level: 9-12
Course Length: 1 year Unit(s) of Credit: 1 unit of Practical Arts or Elective
Overview: Students will explore the basics of newspaper production, including writing, photography, layout, and design. Students will be introduced to InDesign publication software. Additional topics covered could include yearbook applications and careers in journalism.
Journalism II
Course Style Option: In-Person
Prerequisite: None
Grade Level: 9-12
Course Length: 1 year Unit(s) of Credit: 1 unit of Practical Arts or Elective
Overview: Students will explore the basics of newspaper production, including writing, photography, layout, and design. Students will be introduced to InDesign publication software. Additional topics covered could include yearbook applications and careers in journalism.
Course Style Option: In-Person
Prerequisite: None
Grade Level: 9-12
Course Length: 1 year Unit(s) of Credit: 1 unit of Practical Arts or Elective
Overview: Students will explore the basics of newspaper production, including writing, photography, layout, and design. Students will be introduced to InDesign publication software. Additional topics covered could include yearbook applications and careers in journalism.
Newspaper
Course Style Option: In-Person
Prerequisite: Journalism I, application, and/or teacher recommendation
Grade Level: 10-12
Course Length: 1 year Unit(s) of Credit: 1 unit of Practical Arts or Elective
Overview: Staff members will write stories, edit stories, take photos, layout pages, and perform other assigned tasks for The Pirate Clipper, a newspaper published monthly during the school year. All staff members also are required to sell subscriptions. Students must apply and be selected for a staff position the previous fall.
Course Style Option: In-Person
Prerequisite: Journalism I, application, and/or teacher recommendation
Grade Level: 10-12
Course Length: 1 year Unit(s) of Credit: 1 unit of Practical Arts or Elective
Overview: Staff members will write stories, edit stories, take photos, layout pages, and perform other assigned tasks for The Pirate Clipper, a newspaper published monthly during the school year. All staff members also are required to sell subscriptions. Students must apply and be selected for a staff position the previous fall.
Yearbook
Course Style Option: In-Person
Prerequisite: Journalism I, application, and/or teacher recommendation
Grade Level: 10-12
Course Length: 1 year Unit(s) of Credit: 1 unit of Practical Arts or Elective
Overview: While working to compile and publish the yearbook, The Pirateer, staff members gain skills in layout, photography, interviewing, writing, and computer publishing. All staff members are required to sell sponsorship's. Students must apply and be selected for a staff position the previous fall.
Course Style Option: In-Person
Prerequisite: Journalism I, application, and/or teacher recommendation
Grade Level: 10-12
Course Length: 1 year Unit(s) of Credit: 1 unit of Practical Arts or Elective
Overview: While working to compile and publish the yearbook, The Pirateer, staff members gain skills in layout, photography, interviewing, writing, and computer publishing. All staff members are required to sell sponsorship's. Students must apply and be selected for a staff position the previous fall.
Photojournalism
Course Style Option: In-Person
Prerequisite: None
Grade Level: 9-12
Course Length: 1 year Unit(s) of Credit: 1 unit of Practical Arts or Elective
Overview: This course is designed to connect traditional photography skill with journalistic rules and guidelines. It will allow students who are interested in pursuing photography and/or communication degrees to further develop their skills and learn more about this particular field. This course will follow the curriculum written by the Journalism Education Association, which is aligned with Common Core Standards and 21st Century Skills. Photojournalism will focus on technology and communication skills while covering many writing skills.
Course Style Option: In-Person
Prerequisite: None
Grade Level: 9-12
Course Length: 1 year Unit(s) of Credit: 1 unit of Practical Arts or Elective
Overview: This course is designed to connect traditional photography skill with journalistic rules and guidelines. It will allow students who are interested in pursuing photography and/or communication degrees to further develop their skills and learn more about this particular field. This course will follow the curriculum written by the Journalism Education Association, which is aligned with Common Core Standards and 21st Century Skills. Photojournalism will focus on technology and communication skills while covering many writing skills.
Business
Accounting I
Course Style Option: In-Person
Prerequisite: None
Grade Level: 11-12
Course Length: 1 year Unit(s) of Credit: 1 unit of Practical Arts or Elective
Overview: This course covers basic accounting principles and procedures including the handling of daily recording and financial activities of a proprietorship, partnership, or corporation. Students will exit with skills of a beginning bookkeeper or preparation for further study in accounting.
Course Style Option: In-Person
Prerequisite: None
Grade Level: 11-12
Course Length: 1 year Unit(s) of Credit: 1 unit of Practical Arts or Elective
Overview: This course covers basic accounting principles and procedures including the handling of daily recording and financial activities of a proprietorship, partnership, or corporation. Students will exit with skills of a beginning bookkeeper or preparation for further study in accounting.
Business & Personal Law
Course Style Option: In-Person
Prerequisite: None
Grade Level: 11-12
Course Length: 1 semester Unit(s) of Credit: ½ unit of Practical Arts or Elective
Overview: This one-semester course is designed to acquaint students with the basic legal principles relevant to their roles as citizens, consumers, and employees through a mixture of personal, business, and consumer law. The content includes criminal law/torts, family law (marriage, divorce), employer-employee relations, forms of business and careers in law.
Course Style Option: In-Person
Prerequisite: None
Grade Level: 11-12
Course Length: 1 semester Unit(s) of Credit: ½ unit of Practical Arts or Elective
Overview: This one-semester course is designed to acquaint students with the basic legal principles relevant to their roles as citizens, consumers, and employees through a mixture of personal, business, and consumer law. The content includes criminal law/torts, family law (marriage, divorce), employer-employee relations, forms of business and careers in law.
Economics
Prerequisite: None
Course Style Option: In-Person
Grade Level: 10-12
Course Length: 1 semester Unit(s) of Credit: ½ unit of Practical Arts or Elective
Overview: This one-semester course will prepare students to master the fundamental economic concepts, appreciate how the principal concepts of economics relate to each other and understand the structure of economic systems. The content will cover economic concepts such as supply, demand, opportunity costs, trade-offs, economic systems, business organizations, labor and wages, money and banking, gross domestic product, economic challenges, the stock market, government and the economy, and the global economy. Students will leave this course with the ability to make reasoned decisions on economic issues as citizens, consumers, and entrepreneurs.
Prerequisite: None
Course Style Option: In-Person
Grade Level: 10-12
Course Length: 1 semester Unit(s) of Credit: ½ unit of Practical Arts or Elective
Overview: This one-semester course will prepare students to master the fundamental economic concepts, appreciate how the principal concepts of economics relate to each other and understand the structure of economic systems. The content will cover economic concepts such as supply, demand, opportunity costs, trade-offs, economic systems, business organizations, labor and wages, money and banking, gross domestic product, economic challenges, the stock market, government and the economy, and the global economy. Students will leave this course with the ability to make reasoned decisions on economic issues as citizens, consumers, and entrepreneurs.
Entrepreneurship A/B
Course Style Option: In-Person
Prerequisite: Principles of Business (preferred but not required)
Grade Level: 10-12
Course Length: 1 year Unit(s) of Credit: 1.0 Practical Arts
Overview: In this year long course, students will be learning the fundamentals of owning and operating a business. In the first semester of the course, students will examine the characteristics and skills possessed by successful entrepreneurs. Students will study the importance of our economic system and the basic principles for creating a small business, such as organization, management, human relations, location, layout, financing, pricing, and marketing. Students will also examine the parts of a business plan. In the second semester of the course, students will apply the principles they have obtained in the first semester to an actual class business. Students will form teams for each department in a business (marketing, production, finance, and human resources). Interviews for positions on teams will be conducted by the instructor and a local business person/s (business consultant). Together, the departments will issue stock, open a bank account, conduct market research, design and sell a product, maintain financial records, and form and liquidate a corporation. Throughout this process, students will work hand in hand with a business consultant from the community, who will provide advice and assistance in the management of the business (a local bank). Students will also create a business plan for their business. Profit made by course would be divided among student shareholders, a charity of the class’ choice, and a scholarship for students who take the course.
Course Style Option: In-Person
Prerequisite: Principles of Business (preferred but not required)
Grade Level: 10-12
Course Length: 1 year Unit(s) of Credit: 1.0 Practical Arts
Overview: In this year long course, students will be learning the fundamentals of owning and operating a business. In the first semester of the course, students will examine the characteristics and skills possessed by successful entrepreneurs. Students will study the importance of our economic system and the basic principles for creating a small business, such as organization, management, human relations, location, layout, financing, pricing, and marketing. Students will also examine the parts of a business plan. In the second semester of the course, students will apply the principles they have obtained in the first semester to an actual class business. Students will form teams for each department in a business (marketing, production, finance, and human resources). Interviews for positions on teams will be conducted by the instructor and a local business person/s (business consultant). Together, the departments will issue stock, open a bank account, conduct market research, design and sell a product, maintain financial records, and form and liquidate a corporation. Throughout this process, students will work hand in hand with a business consultant from the community, who will provide advice and assistance in the management of the business (a local bank). Students will also create a business plan for their business. Profit made by course would be divided among student shareholders, a charity of the class’ choice, and a scholarship for students who take the course.
Leadership & Development (I & II)
Course Style Option: In-Person
Prerequisite: None
Grade Level: 9-12
Course Length: 1 semester Unit(s) of Credit: ½ unit of Practical Arts or Elective
Overview: The mission of the Platte County High School Leadership & Development Class is to develop responsible business leaders and citizens. This course serves as the Capstone for the Platte County "High school of Business & Technology" courses. The purpose of this course is to integrate all prior learning in business and technology courses, related coursework, and workplace experiences.
At PCHS, we believe that:
Course Style Option: In-Person
Prerequisite: None
Grade Level: 9-12
Course Length: 1 semester Unit(s) of Credit: ½ unit of Practical Arts or Elective
Overview: The mission of the Platte County High School Leadership & Development Class is to develop responsible business leaders and citizens. This course serves as the Capstone for the Platte County "High school of Business & Technology" courses. The purpose of this course is to integrate all prior learning in business and technology courses, related coursework, and workplace experiences.
At PCHS, we believe that:
- Leadership can be developed
- Leadership occurs inclusively among diverse members of groups.
- Leaders are most effective when a core set of competencies is mastered.
- Leadership involves teamwork AND building an independent identity.
Personal Finance
Course Style Option: In-Person AND Online
Prerequisite: None
Grade Level: 10-12
Course Length: 1 semester Unit(s) of Credit: ½ unit of Personal Finance
Overview: This course will prepare the student to make smart financial decisions. Students will explore topics related to personal budgeting, banking, consumer credit, personal buying, decision making, and preparation of income taxes. Emphasis is placed on developing decision-making skills for real-life situations.
Course Style Option: In-Person AND Online
Prerequisite: None
Grade Level: 10-12
Course Length: 1 semester Unit(s) of Credit: ½ unit of Personal Finance
Overview: This course will prepare the student to make smart financial decisions. Students will explore topics related to personal budgeting, banking, consumer credit, personal buying, decision making, and preparation of income taxes. Emphasis is placed on developing decision-making skills for real-life situations.
Family and Consumer Sciences
Career Development and Entrepreneurship
Course Style Option: In-Person
Prerequisite: None
Grade Level: 9-12
Course Length: Semester Credit: .5 Practical Arts credit
Overview: Career Development and entrepreneurship explores a variety of Family and Consumer Sciences Careers, while looking for opportunities to develop your own entrepreneurship. Students will have the opportunity explore careers related to Human Services, explore, learn and develop an entrepreneurship.
FCCLA membership is strongly encouraged, which is a $25 course fee.
Course Style Option: In-Person
Prerequisite: None
Grade Level: 9-12
Course Length: Semester Credit: .5 Practical Arts credit
Overview: Career Development and entrepreneurship explores a variety of Family and Consumer Sciences Careers, while looking for opportunities to develop your own entrepreneurship. Students will have the opportunity explore careers related to Human Services, explore, learn and develop an entrepreneurship.
FCCLA membership is strongly encouraged, which is a $25 course fee.
Child Development I
Course Style Option: In-Person
Prerequisite: None
Grade Level: 9-12
Course Length: Semester Credit: .5 Practical Art credit
Overview: Child Development I students study the physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development of a child from conception to three years of age. This course teaches parenting and care-giving roles in relation to the developing child as well as guiding them in the learning process. This class is a basic foundation course for any student wanting to pursue a career in education or working with children in any capacity.
Course Style Option: In-Person
Prerequisite: None
Grade Level: 9-12
Course Length: Semester Credit: .5 Practical Art credit
Overview: Child Development I students study the physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development of a child from conception to three years of age. This course teaches parenting and care-giving roles in relation to the developing child as well as guiding them in the learning process. This class is a basic foundation course for any student wanting to pursue a career in education or working with children in any capacity.
Child Development II
Course Style Option: In-Person
Prerequisite: Child Development I
Grade Level: 9-12
Course Length: Semester Credit: .5 Practical Art credit
Overview: Child Development II students study the physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development of a child from four to eight years of age. This course teaches parenting and care-giving roles in relation to the developing child as well as guiding them in the learning process. This class is a basic foundation course for any student wanting to pursue a career in education or working with children in any capacity.
Course Style Option: In-Person
Prerequisite: Child Development I
Grade Level: 9-12
Course Length: Semester Credit: .5 Practical Art credit
Overview: Child Development II students study the physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development of a child from four to eight years of age. This course teaches parenting and care-giving roles in relation to the developing child as well as guiding them in the learning process. This class is a basic foundation course for any student wanting to pursue a career in education or working with children in any capacity.
Foods and Nutrition
Course Style Option: In-Person
Prerequisite: None
Grade Level: 9-12
Course Length: Semester Credit: .5 Practical Art credit
Overview: Nutrition and Foods assists students in understanding the role of nutrition in health and wellness. A brief study of nutrients, food labels and dietary guidelines are a part of the course. Students will also study food safety and sanitation, use of equipment and utensils, kitchen safety, meal planning, table setting and etiquette will be study in preparation of working in the kitchen. Demonstrations, hands-on food labs, guided instruction and cooperative learning are used throughout the course. Ultimately, students will be given the opportunity to have the necessary skills to plan, purchase and prepare nourishing meals and to evaluate and improve their day-to-day food choices.
Course Fee: $30 for lab supplies
Course Style Option: In-Person
Prerequisite: None
Grade Level: 9-12
Course Length: Semester Credit: .5 Practical Art credit
Overview: Nutrition and Foods assists students in understanding the role of nutrition in health and wellness. A brief study of nutrients, food labels and dietary guidelines are a part of the course. Students will also study food safety and sanitation, use of equipment and utensils, kitchen safety, meal planning, table setting and etiquette will be study in preparation of working in the kitchen. Demonstrations, hands-on food labs, guided instruction and cooperative learning are used throughout the course. Ultimately, students will be given the opportunity to have the necessary skills to plan, purchase and prepare nourishing meals and to evaluate and improve their day-to-day food choices.
Course Fee: $30 for lab supplies
Hospitality and Tourism Management Program I
Course Style Option: In-Person
Prerequisite: None
Grade Level: 11-12
Course Length: 1-year Unit(s) of Credit: 1.0 Practical Arts
Overview: The Hospitality and Tourism Management Program (HTMP) is the American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute’s (AHLEI) new high school curriculum that is designed for juniors and seniors. The HTMP curriculum teaches employability skills and job-specific technical skills. The first year content deals specifically with information required for operational level employee positions and responsibilities. The second year content focuses on the leadership and managerial aspects, responsibilities, knowledge, and skills required by an entry-level leader in the industry. Students have the opportunity to earn the Certified Hospitality and Tourism Management Professional designation from the AHLEI by passing both the HTMP year 1 and 2 final exams and by gaining 100 hours of work experience in a qualifying position. Guest Service Gold is a short curriculum taught in conjunction with HTMP that provides a solid foundation in guest service skills. Passing the course exam will earn the student a portable, globally-recognized certification designation from the AHLEI, Certified Guest Service Professional. At this time the certification is not an Industry Recognized Credential in Missouri but is recognized by the industry.
FCCLA membership is strongly encouraged, which is a $25 course fee.
Course Style Option: In-Person
Prerequisite: None
Grade Level: 11-12
Course Length: 1-year Unit(s) of Credit: 1.0 Practical Arts
Overview: The Hospitality and Tourism Management Program (HTMP) is the American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute’s (AHLEI) new high school curriculum that is designed for juniors and seniors. The HTMP curriculum teaches employability skills and job-specific technical skills. The first year content deals specifically with information required for operational level employee positions and responsibilities. The second year content focuses on the leadership and managerial aspects, responsibilities, knowledge, and skills required by an entry-level leader in the industry. Students have the opportunity to earn the Certified Hospitality and Tourism Management Professional designation from the AHLEI by passing both the HTMP year 1 and 2 final exams and by gaining 100 hours of work experience in a qualifying position. Guest Service Gold is a short curriculum taught in conjunction with HTMP that provides a solid foundation in guest service skills. Passing the course exam will earn the student a portable, globally-recognized certification designation from the AHLEI, Certified Guest Service Professional. At this time the certification is not an Industry Recognized Credential in Missouri but is recognized by the industry.
FCCLA membership is strongly encouraged, which is a $25 course fee.
Human Development
Course Style Option: In-Person
Prerequisite: None
Grade Level: 9-12
Course Length: Semester Credit: .5 Practical Art credit
Overview: Interpersonal Relationships encourages self-examination and critical thinking relative to adult living. Areas of study include understanding oneself and others, dating, long-term committed relationships, family systems, financial responsibility, parenting, and the life cycle. The course content encourages the development of the skills necessary for successful relationships in today’s changing world.
Course Style Option: In-Person
Prerequisite: None
Grade Level: 9-12
Course Length: Semester Credit: .5 Practical Art credit
Overview: Interpersonal Relationships encourages self-examination and critical thinking relative to adult living. Areas of study include understanding oneself and others, dating, long-term committed relationships, family systems, financial responsibility, parenting, and the life cycle. The course content encourages the development of the skills necessary for successful relationships in today’s changing world.
Interior Design
Course Style Option: In-Person
Prerequisite: None
Grade Level: 9-12
Course Length: Semester Credit: .5 Practical Art credit
Overview: Interior Design provides students with the opportunity to study the elements required to create an attractive and functional living space. This course introduces students to the wide variety of careers in the field of housing and interiors through hands-on activities. Technology and actual sample materials are used to develop projects related to architecture and interior design. Creativity and application of the elements and principles of design are emphasized.
Course Style Option: In-Person
Prerequisite: None
Grade Level: 9-12
Course Length: Semester Credit: .5 Practical Art credit
Overview: Interior Design provides students with the opportunity to study the elements required to create an attractive and functional living space. This course introduces students to the wide variety of careers in the field of housing and interiors through hands-on activities. Technology and actual sample materials are used to develop projects related to architecture and interior design. Creativity and application of the elements and principles of design are emphasized.
International Foods
Course Style Option: In-Person
Prerequisite: Foods and Nutrition
Grade Level: 9-12
Course Length: 1-year Unit(s) of Credit: .5 Practical Art credit
Overview: International Foods assists students in exploring the impact of food around the world. This course emphasizes variety in food products and preparation techniques, diet in health and illness, experimentation in meal patterns, and the significance of food as it relates to various cultures and world conditions. Students will also review food safety and sanitation, use of equipment and utensils, kitchen safety, meal planning, table setting and etiquette to prepare students to work in the kitchen/lab. Demonstrations, hands-on food labs, guided instruction and cooperative learning are used throughout the course. Ultimately, students will be given the opportunity to have the necessary skills to plan, purchase and prepare nourishing meals and to evaluate and improve their day-to-day food choices.
Course Fee: $30 for lab supplies
Course Style Option: In-Person
Prerequisite: Foods and Nutrition
Grade Level: 9-12
Course Length: 1-year Unit(s) of Credit: .5 Practical Art credit
Overview: International Foods assists students in exploring the impact of food around the world. This course emphasizes variety in food products and preparation techniques, diet in health and illness, experimentation in meal patterns, and the significance of food as it relates to various cultures and world conditions. Students will also review food safety and sanitation, use of equipment and utensils, kitchen safety, meal planning, table setting and etiquette to prepare students to work in the kitchen/lab. Demonstrations, hands-on food labs, guided instruction and cooperative learning are used throughout the course. Ultimately, students will be given the opportunity to have the necessary skills to plan, purchase and prepare nourishing meals and to evaluate and improve their day-to-day food choices.
Course Fee: $30 for lab supplies
Marketing
Advanced Marketing
Course Style Option: In-Person
Prerequisite: Principles of Marketing
Grade Level: 11-12
Course Length: 1 year Unit(s) of Credit: 1 unit of Practical Arts or Elective
Overview: This course focuses on the development of marketing solutions for real-world businesses. Students will perform a marketing audit on the current marketing activities of the local businesses and then develop a new strategy. In order to increase the number of application experiences, students are required to join DECA, An Association of Marketing Students. Dues are $30 and include membership on the local, state, and national levels and a chapter t-shirt. Students are required to participate in all DECA activities as well as the Competitive Events Program.
Course Style Option: In-Person
Prerequisite: Principles of Marketing
Grade Level: 11-12
Course Length: 1 year Unit(s) of Credit: 1 unit of Practical Arts or Elective
Overview: This course focuses on the development of marketing solutions for real-world businesses. Students will perform a marketing audit on the current marketing activities of the local businesses and then develop a new strategy. In order to increase the number of application experiences, students are required to join DECA, An Association of Marketing Students. Dues are $30 and include membership on the local, state, and national levels and a chapter t-shirt. Students are required to participate in all DECA activities as well as the Competitive Events Program.
Marketing Research
Course Style Option: In-Person
Prerequisite: Principles of Marketing & Advanced Marketing
Grade Level: 12
Course Length: 1 year (recommended) Unit(s) of Credit: 1 unit of Practical Arts or Elective
Overview: In this final course, the student will develop and apply research and marketing strategies and policies in solution to problems related to the consumer and the business environment. In order to increase the number of application experiences, students are required to join DECA, An Association of Marketing Students. Dues are $30 and include membership on the local, state, and national levels and a chapter t-shirt. Students are required to participate in all DECA activities as well as the Competitive Events Program.
Course fee is $30.
Course Style Option: In-Person
Prerequisite: Principles of Marketing & Advanced Marketing
Grade Level: 12
Course Length: 1 year (recommended) Unit(s) of Credit: 1 unit of Practical Arts or Elective
Overview: In this final course, the student will develop and apply research and marketing strategies and policies in solution to problems related to the consumer and the business environment. In order to increase the number of application experiences, students are required to join DECA, An Association of Marketing Students. Dues are $30 and include membership on the local, state, and national levels and a chapter t-shirt. Students are required to participate in all DECA activities as well as the Competitive Events Program.
Course fee is $30.
Principles of Business
Course Style Option: In-Person
Prerequisite: None
Grade Level: 9-10
Course Length: 1 year Unit(s) of Credit: 1 unit of Practical Arts or Elective
Overview: This course provides an overview of the business world. Topics include the basic principles and practices of contemporary business. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of business concepts as a foundation for studying other business subjects and also by completing a business plan. In order to increase the number of application experiences, students are required to join DECA, An Association of Marketing Students. Dues are $30 and include membership on the local, state, and national levels and a chapter t-shirt. Students are encouraged to participate in all DECA activities as well as the
Course Style Option: In-Person
Prerequisite: None
Grade Level: 9-10
Course Length: 1 year Unit(s) of Credit: 1 unit of Practical Arts or Elective
Overview: This course provides an overview of the business world. Topics include the basic principles and practices of contemporary business. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of business concepts as a foundation for studying other business subjects and also by completing a business plan. In order to increase the number of application experiences, students are required to join DECA, An Association of Marketing Students. Dues are $30 and include membership on the local, state, and national levels and a chapter t-shirt. Students are encouraged to participate in all DECA activities as well as the
Principles of Marketing
Course Style Option: In-Person
Prerequisite: None
Grade Level: 10-12
Course Length: 1 year Unit(s) of Credit: 1 unit of Practical Arts or Elective
Overview: This course helps students understand marketing, the process through which organizations analyze, plan, implement, and control programs to develop and maintain beneficial exchanges with target buyers. Effective marketing is critical for the long-term success of any business organization because this function ensures that the firm attracts, retains, and grows customers by creating, delivering, and communicating superior customer value. Students will gain practical experience by creating their own marketing package. In order to increase the number of application experiences, students are required to join DECA, An Association of Marketing Students. Dues are $30 and include membership on the local, state, and national levels and a chapter t-shirt. Students are encouraged to participate in all DECA activities as well as the Competitive Events Program.
Course Style Option: In-Person
Prerequisite: None
Grade Level: 10-12
Course Length: 1 year Unit(s) of Credit: 1 unit of Practical Arts or Elective
Overview: This course helps students understand marketing, the process through which organizations analyze, plan, implement, and control programs to develop and maintain beneficial exchanges with target buyers. Effective marketing is critical for the long-term success of any business organization because this function ensures that the firm attracts, retains, and grows customers by creating, delivering, and communicating superior customer value. Students will gain practical experience by creating their own marketing package. In order to increase the number of application experiences, students are required to join DECA, An Association of Marketing Students. Dues are $30 and include membership on the local, state, and national levels and a chapter t-shirt. Students are encouraged to participate in all DECA activities as well as the Competitive Events Program.
Retailing
Course Style Option: In-Person
Prerequisite: Principles of Marketing
Grade Level: 11-12
Course Length: 1 year Unit(s) of Credit: 1 unit of Practical Arts or Elective
Overview: This course will familiarize the student with fundamental retailing concepts and practices by running the school coffee shop. Emphasis will be given to a strategic planning approach for developing and managing the retail marketing mix. All students enrolled in marketing education classes must be DECA members and pay the $30 class fee. This includes National, State and Local dues and a chapter t-shirt and are required to participate in the DECA Competitive Events Program.
Course Style Option: In-Person
Prerequisite: Principles of Marketing
Grade Level: 11-12
Course Length: 1 year Unit(s) of Credit: 1 unit of Practical Arts or Elective
Overview: This course will familiarize the student with fundamental retailing concepts and practices by running the school coffee shop. Emphasis will be given to a strategic planning approach for developing and managing the retail marketing mix. All students enrolled in marketing education classes must be DECA members and pay the $30 class fee. This includes National, State and Local dues and a chapter t-shirt and are required to participate in the DECA Competitive Events Program.
Supervised Marketing Education Employment
Course Style Option: In-Person
Prerequisite: Principles of Marketing (as well as concurrent enrollment in senior level marketing class)
Grade Level: 12
Course Length: 1 year Unit(s) of Credit: 1 or 2 Unit(s) of Practical Arts or Elective
Overview: The marketing education internship program provides a variety of classroom learning experiences, supervised on-the-job training, and student career-technical organization activities designed to increase student skills and impact success in postsecondary studies and the workplace.
Course Style Option: In-Person
Prerequisite: Principles of Marketing (as well as concurrent enrollment in senior level marketing class)
Grade Level: 12
Course Length: 1 year Unit(s) of Credit: 1 or 2 Unit(s) of Practical Arts or Elective
Overview: The marketing education internship program provides a variety of classroom learning experiences, supervised on-the-job training, and student career-technical organization activities designed to increase student skills and impact success in postsecondary studies and the workplace.
Technology
Business Technology I
Course Style Option: In-Person AND Online
Prerequisite: None
Grade level: 9-12
Course length: 1 semester Units of credit: ½ unit of Practical Arts or Elective
Overview: This course is designed to help students develop the qualities, knowledge, and skills necessary for working in a business. Students enhance computer application skills as they develop competencies needed by administrative support professionals. The content includes the use of technology to develop communication skills, the performance of office procedures tasks, the production of quality work using advanced features of business software applications, and the production of high quality employment portfolios and job seeking documents.
Course Style Option: In-Person AND Online
Prerequisite: None
Grade level: 9-12
Course length: 1 semester Units of credit: ½ unit of Practical Arts or Elective
Overview: This course is designed to help students develop the qualities, knowledge, and skills necessary for working in a business. Students enhance computer application skills as they develop competencies needed by administrative support professionals. The content includes the use of technology to develop communication skills, the performance of office procedures tasks, the production of quality work using advanced features of business software applications, and the production of high quality employment portfolios and job seeking documents.
Business Technology II
Course Style Option: In-Person AND Online
Prerequisite: Business Technology I or teacher referral
Grade level: 10-12
Course length: 1 semester Units of credit: ½ unit of Practical Arts or Elective
Overview: This course is designed to help students develop a more thorough, in-depth knowledge of skills necessary for working in a business. Students will utilize their business and computer skills learned in Business Technology I to engage in realistic business simulations. In addition, this course is an advanced production class that will allow students to maneuver software programs and features to produce professional-looking business documents.
Course Style Option: In-Person AND Online
Prerequisite: Business Technology I or teacher referral
Grade level: 10-12
Course length: 1 semester Units of credit: ½ unit of Practical Arts or Elective
Overview: This course is designed to help students develop a more thorough, in-depth knowledge of skills necessary for working in a business. Students will utilize their business and computer skills learned in Business Technology I to engage in realistic business simulations. In addition, this course is an advanced production class that will allow students to maneuver software programs and features to produce professional-looking business documents.
Computer Applications
Course Style Option: In-Person
Prerequisite: None
Grade Level: 9-12
Course Length: 1 semester Unit(s) of Credit: ½ unit of Practical Arts or Elective
Overview: Computer Applications is a semester course that offers advanced-level training for students in word processing, presentation, spreadsheet, and database software applications (Microsoft Word and Google Apps). Students will also demonstrate Internet research skills. Workplace projects will help develop critical thinking skills including business letters, memos, resumes, reports and presentations.
Course Style Option: In-Person
Prerequisite: None
Grade Level: 9-12
Course Length: 1 semester Unit(s) of Credit: ½ unit of Practical Arts or Elective
Overview: Computer Applications is a semester course that offers advanced-level training for students in word processing, presentation, spreadsheet, and database software applications (Microsoft Word and Google Apps). Students will also demonstrate Internet research skills. Workplace projects will help develop critical thinking skills including business letters, memos, resumes, reports and presentations.
Computer Programming
Course Style Option: In-Person
Prerequisite: Computer Applications
Grade Level: 10-12
Course Length: 1 semester Unit(s) of Credit: ½ unit of Practical Arts or Elective
Overview: An introductory course in computer programming that incorporates the basic concepts of programming, problem-solving, and logic. Students will write programs using JavaScript and work independently through the website CodeHS.com.
Course Style Option: In-Person
Prerequisite: Computer Applications
Grade Level: 10-12
Course Length: 1 semester Unit(s) of Credit: ½ unit of Practical Arts or Elective
Overview: An introductory course in computer programming that incorporates the basic concepts of programming, problem-solving, and logic. Students will write programs using JavaScript and work independently through the website CodeHS.com.
Intermediate Computer Programming
Course Style Option: In-Person
Prerequisite: Computer Programming
Grade Level: 10-12
Course Length: 1 semester Unit(s) of Credit: ½ unit of Practical Arts or Elective
Overview: An intermediate course in computer programming that incorporates programming, problemsolving, logic, basic animation, and basic game design. Students will write programs using JavaScript and work independently through the website CodeHS.com.
Course Style Option: In-Person
Prerequisite: Computer Programming
Grade Level: 10-12
Course Length: 1 semester Unit(s) of Credit: ½ unit of Practical Arts or Elective
Overview: An intermediate course in computer programming that incorporates programming, problemsolving, logic, basic animation, and basic game design. Students will write programs using JavaScript and work independently through the website CodeHS.com.
Digital Design & Promotion (formerly Desktop Publishing)
Course Style Option: In-Person
Prerequisite: None
Grade Level: 9 -12
Course Length: 1 semester Unit(s) of Credit: ½ unit of Practical Arts or Elective
Overview: Desktop Publishing is a one-semester course that combines the versatility of the computer with graphic design software including Microsoft Publisher, Adobe CS6 Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator. Students will develop proficiency in using graphic arts/desktop publishing software to create flyers, brochures, newsletters, magazines, multimedia presentations, and more. The course includes page composition, layout, design, typography, editing functions, and a variety of printing options. This area of instruction provides content for employment in career areas which include graphic arts/desktop publishing skills. In addition, students are given concepts and skills they can take with them into any professional environment.
Course Style Option: In-Person
Prerequisite: None
Grade Level: 9 -12
Course Length: 1 semester Unit(s) of Credit: ½ unit of Practical Arts or Elective
Overview: Desktop Publishing is a one-semester course that combines the versatility of the computer with graphic design software including Microsoft Publisher, Adobe CS6 Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator. Students will develop proficiency in using graphic arts/desktop publishing software to create flyers, brochures, newsletters, magazines, multimedia presentations, and more. The course includes page composition, layout, design, typography, editing functions, and a variety of printing options. This area of instruction provides content for employment in career areas which include graphic arts/desktop publishing skills. In addition, students are given concepts and skills they can take with them into any professional environment.
Multimedia
Course Style Option: In-Person
Prerequisite: “B” or Higher in a Technology Course (Business Technology, Computer Applications, Desktop Publishing, Web Design) OR by teacher approval.
Grade Level: 10-12
Course Length: 1 year Unit(s) of Credit: 1.0 Practical Arts
Overview: Students will learn basic principles of advertising and multimedia and their role in media and society. Throughout this year-long course student will be exposed to the advertising and multimedia environment in the 21st Century, agency and client relationships, consumer behavior, ethics, information technology, and the role of research, creative appeals, and media selection in advertising effectiveness. Students will critically examine the impact of advertising and multimedia on society and culture through the planning and creation of advertising campaigns for the school district and community which will include planning, measurement, evaluation, and reporting of results. Students will gain practical experience in advertising in a professional setting. In addition, the following career related learning standards will be met: problem solving, communication, and teamwork, employment foundations, and career development.
Course Style Option: In-Person
Prerequisite: “B” or Higher in a Technology Course (Business Technology, Computer Applications, Desktop Publishing, Web Design) OR by teacher approval.
Grade Level: 10-12
Course Length: 1 year Unit(s) of Credit: 1.0 Practical Arts
Overview: Students will learn basic principles of advertising and multimedia and their role in media and society. Throughout this year-long course student will be exposed to the advertising and multimedia environment in the 21st Century, agency and client relationships, consumer behavior, ethics, information technology, and the role of research, creative appeals, and media selection in advertising effectiveness. Students will critically examine the impact of advertising and multimedia on society and culture through the planning and creation of advertising campaigns for the school district and community which will include planning, measurement, evaluation, and reporting of results. Students will gain practical experience in advertising in a professional setting. In addition, the following career related learning standards will be met: problem solving, communication, and teamwork, employment foundations, and career development.
Web Design
Course Style Option: In-Person
Prerequisite: None
Grade Level: 9-12
Course Length: 1 semester Unit(s) of Credit: ½ unit of Practical Arts or Elective
Overview: Web Design combines artistic, creative vision with technical knowledge to produce informative, appealing, and easy to use web sites. This class is an activity-oriented course in which students will explore strategies to effectively communicate using the Internet. Students will learn about site layout and content and will become proficient using web development languages and graphical user interface tools to achieve their design objectives. In addition, the following career related learning standards will be met: problem solving, communication, and teamwork, employment foundations, and career development.
Course Style Option: In-Person
Prerequisite: None
Grade Level: 9-12
Course Length: 1 semester Unit(s) of Credit: ½ unit of Practical Arts or Elective
Overview: Web Design combines artistic, creative vision with technical knowledge to produce informative, appealing, and easy to use web sites. This class is an activity-oriented course in which students will explore strategies to effectively communicate using the Internet. Students will learn about site layout and content and will become proficient using web development languages and graphical user interface tools to achieve their design objectives. In addition, the following career related learning standards will be met: problem solving, communication, and teamwork, employment foundations, and career development.
Project Lead the Way
Biomedical Science
Course Style Option: In-Person
Prerequisite: None
Grade Level: 10-12
Course Length: 1 year Unit(s) of Credit: 1 unit of Science Credit Course
Overview: In the introductory course of the PLTW Biomedical Science program, students explore concepts of biology and medicine to determine factors that led to the death of a fictional person. While investigating the case, students examine autopsy reports, investigate medical history, and explore medical treatments that might have prolonged the person’s life. The activities and projects introduce students to human physiology, basic biology, medicine, and research processes while allowing them to design their own experiments to solve problems.
Course Style Option: In-Person
Prerequisite: None
Grade Level: 10-12
Course Length: 1 year Unit(s) of Credit: 1 unit of Science Credit Course
Overview: In the introductory course of the PLTW Biomedical Science program, students explore concepts of biology and medicine to determine factors that led to the death of a fictional person. While investigating the case, students examine autopsy reports, investigate medical history, and explore medical treatments that might have prolonged the person’s life. The activities and projects introduce students to human physiology, basic biology, medicine, and research processes while allowing them to design their own experiments to solve problems.
Civil Engineering and Architecture
Course Style Option: In-Person
Prerequisite: IED
Grade Level: 10-12
Course Length: 1 Year Unit(s) of Credit: 1 Unit of Practical Arts or Elective
Overview: Students learn important aspects of building and site design and development. They apply math, science, and standard engineering practices to design both residential and commercial projects and document their work using 3D architecture design software.
Course Style Option: In-Person
Prerequisite: IED
Grade Level: 10-12
Course Length: 1 Year Unit(s) of Credit: 1 Unit of Practical Arts or Elective
Overview: Students learn important aspects of building and site design and development. They apply math, science, and standard engineering practices to design both residential and commercial projects and document their work using 3D architecture design software.
Computer Integrated Manufacturing
Course Style Option: In-Person
Prerequisite: IED
Grade Level: 10-12
Course Length: 1 year Unit(s) of Credit: 1 unit of Practical Arts or Elective
Overview: Manufactured items are part of everyday life, yet most students have not been introduced to the high-tech, innovative nature of modern manufacturing. This course illuminates the opportunities related to understanding manufacturing. At the same time, it teaches students about manufacturing processes, product design, robotics, and automation. Students can earn a virtual manufacturing badge recognized by the National Manufacturing Badge system.
Course Style Option: In-Person
Prerequisite: IED
Grade Level: 10-12
Course Length: 1 year Unit(s) of Credit: 1 unit of Practical Arts or Elective
Overview: Manufactured items are part of everyday life, yet most students have not been introduced to the high-tech, innovative nature of modern manufacturing. This course illuminates the opportunities related to understanding manufacturing. At the same time, it teaches students about manufacturing processes, product design, robotics, and automation. Students can earn a virtual manufacturing badge recognized by the National Manufacturing Badge system.
Digital Electronics
Course Style Option: In-Person
Prerequisite: Enrolled in Geometry or above, IED, POE
Grade Level: 11-12
Course Length: 1 year Unit(s) of Credit: 1 unit of Practical Arts or Elective
Overview: This survey course of engineering exposes students to some of the major concepts they’ll encounter in a postsecondary engineering course of study. Students have an opportunity to investigate engineering and high-tech careers and to develop skills and understanding of course concepts. Students employ engineering and scientific concepts in the solution of engineering design problems. They develop problem-solving skills and apply their knowledge of research and design to create solutions to various challenges. Students also learn how to document their work and communicate their solutions to peers and members of the professional community.
Course Style Option: In-Person
Prerequisite: Enrolled in Geometry or above, IED, POE
Grade Level: 11-12
Course Length: 1 year Unit(s) of Credit: 1 unit of Practical Arts or Elective
Overview: This survey course of engineering exposes students to some of the major concepts they’ll encounter in a postsecondary engineering course of study. Students have an opportunity to investigate engineering and high-tech careers and to develop skills and understanding of course concepts. Students employ engineering and scientific concepts in the solution of engineering design problems. They develop problem-solving skills and apply their knowledge of research and design to create solutions to various challenges. Students also learn how to document their work and communicate their solutions to peers and members of the professional community.
Engineering Design & Development
Course Style Option: In-Person
Prerequisite: Senior level course, IED, POE, and one other PLTW elective (CIM, CEA or DE)
Grade Level: 12
Course Length: 1 year Unit(s) of Credit: 1 unit of Practical Arts or Elective
Overview: This capstone course allows students to design a solution to a technical problem of their choosing. They have the chance to eliminate one of the “Don’t you hate it when…” statements of the world. This is an engineering research course in which students will work in teams to research, design, test, and construct a solution to an open-ended engineering problem. The product development life cycle and a design process are used to guide and help the team to reach a solution to the problem. The team presents and defends their solution to a panel of outside reviewers at the conclusion of the course. The EDD course allows students to apply all the skills and knowledge learned in previous Project Lead The Way courses. The use of 3D design software helps students design solutions to the problem their team has chosen. This course also engages students in time management and teamwork skills, a valuable set for students in the future.
Course Style Option: In-Person
Prerequisite: Senior level course, IED, POE, and one other PLTW elective (CIM, CEA or DE)
Grade Level: 12
Course Length: 1 year Unit(s) of Credit: 1 unit of Practical Arts or Elective
Overview: This capstone course allows students to design a solution to a technical problem of their choosing. They have the chance to eliminate one of the “Don’t you hate it when…” statements of the world. This is an engineering research course in which students will work in teams to research, design, test, and construct a solution to an open-ended engineering problem. The product development life cycle and a design process are used to guide and help the team to reach a solution to the problem. The team presents and defends their solution to a panel of outside reviewers at the conclusion of the course. The EDD course allows students to apply all the skills and knowledge learned in previous Project Lead The Way courses. The use of 3D design software helps students design solutions to the problem their team has chosen. This course also engages students in time management and teamwork skills, a valuable set for students in the future.
Introduction to Engineering Design
Course Style Option: In-Person
Prerequisite: Concurrently enrolled in Algebra I or above
Grade Level: 9-12
Course Length: 1 year Unit(s) of Credit: 1 unit of Practical Arts or Elective
Overview: In this course, students use 3D solid modeling design software to help them design solutions to solve proposed problems. Students will learn how 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.
Course Style Option: In-Person
Prerequisite: Concurrently enrolled in Algebra I or above
Grade Level: 9-12
Course Length: 1 year Unit(s) of Credit: 1 unit of Practical Arts or Elective
Overview: In this course, students use 3D solid modeling design software to help them design solutions to solve proposed problems. Students will learn how 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.
Principles of Engineering
Course Style Option: In-Person
Prerequisite: Concurrently enrolled in Geometry or above, IED
Grade Level: 10-12
Course Length: 1 year Unit(s) of Credit: 1 unit of Practical Arts or Elective
Overview: This survey course of engineering exposes students to some of the major concepts they’ll encounter in a post secondary engineering course of study. Students have an opportunity to investigate engineering and high-tech careers and to develop skills and understanding of course concepts. Students employ engineering and scientific concepts in the solution of engineering design problems. They develop problem-solving skills and apply their knowledge of research and design to create solutions to various challenges. Students also learn how to document their work and communicate their solutions to peers and members of the professional community.
Course Style Option: In-Person
Prerequisite: Concurrently enrolled in Geometry or above, IED
Grade Level: 10-12
Course Length: 1 year Unit(s) of Credit: 1 unit of Practical Arts or Elective
Overview: This survey course of engineering exposes students to some of the major concepts they’ll encounter in a post secondary engineering course of study. Students have an opportunity to investigate engineering and high-tech careers and to develop skills and understanding of course concepts. Students employ engineering and scientific concepts in the solution of engineering design problems. They develop problem-solving skills and apply their knowledge of research and design to create solutions to various challenges. Students also learn how to document their work and communicate their solutions to peers and members of the professional community.
