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9th Grade

Course Number

Course Title

7123 Basic Computer Application
7143 Microsoft Office
7701 Contemporary Foods I  (Fall Semester)
7702 Contemporary Foods II  (Spring Semester)
7721 Contemporary Living I  (Fall Semester)
7722 Contemporary Living II  (Spring Semester)
7813 Introduction to Business

 

10th Grade

Course Number

Course Title

7143 Microsoft Office
7560 Mechanical Drawing/CAD 1-2
7601 Business Math  (Fall Semester)
7602 Business Math  (Spring Semester)
7633 Independent Living
7701 Contemporary Foods I  (Fall Semester)
7702 Contemporary Foods II  (Spring Semester)
7721 Contemporary Living I  (Fall Semester)
7722 Contemporary Living II  (Spring Semester)
7753 Fashions (Basic Sewing)
7813 Introduction to Business

 

 11th Grade
Course Number Course Title
7143 Microsoft Office
7560 Mechanical Drawing/CAD 1-2
7570 Architecture (CAD)
7601 Business Math  (Fall Semester)
7602 Business Math  (Spring Semester)
7633 Independent Living
7701 Contemporary Foods I  (Fall Semester)
7702 Contemporary Foods II  (Spring Semester)
7721 Contemporary Living I  (Fall Semester)
7722 Contemporary Living II  (Spring Semester)
7753 Fashions (Basic Sewing) *

 

 12th Grade

Course Number Course Title
7143 Microsoft Office
7560 Mechanical Drawing/CAD 1-2
7570 Architecture  (CAD)
7601 Business Math  (Fall Semester)
7602 Business Math  (Spring Semester)
7633 Independent Living
7701 Contemporary Foods I  (Fall Semester)
7702 Contemporary Foods II  (Spring Semester)
7721 Contemporary Living I  (Fall Semester)
7722 Contemporary Living II  (Spring Semester)
7753 Fashions (Basic Sewing) *

 

Course Descriptions

 

7123 Basic Computer Application

Grade Level: 9   Semester Course

Prerequisite: None         5 Credits
Permission: None

Basic Computer Application introduces the student to several uses of the micro-computer as a tool. Students will receive instruction in keyboarding and word processing as well as an introduction to other appropriate computer concepts, ie; report formatting and spreadsheet. This course satisfies the computer gradu­ation requirement.

 

7143 Microsoft Office

Grade Level: 9, 10, 11,12           Semester Course

Prerequisite: Keyboard Competency      5 Credits
Permission: None

It is recommended that students have taken 7123 Basic Computer Applica­tion or have keyboarding competency. This course will introduce students to Microsoft Office®. It includes the study of word processing, and Excel spreadsheet. (1) Students will design letters and other documents in word processing. (2) They will use the spreadsheet to organize numbers; for example, keeping one's monthly expenses, tracing the value of investments, computerizing one's check-book, etc. The student will also integrate or combine information from all of these applications to produce personalized form letters, reports, mailing labels, etc. This course satisfies the computer graduation requirement.

 

7601 Business Math

Grade Level: 10, 11, 12  Fall Semester

Prerequisite: None         5 Credits
Permission: None

This is a course with practical emphasis. Mathematical concepts will be applied to everyday situations such as checkbooks, loans, sales slips and budgeting.

Page 19 7602 Business Math

Grade Level: 10, 11, 12  Spring Semester

Prerequisite: None         5 Credit
Permission: None

This is a course with practical emphasis and continues where semester one ended. Topics such as mortgages, insurance, taxes and small business problems will be ex­amined. Completion of #7601 Business Math is not required to take this class.

 

7701 Contemporary Foods I

Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12          Fall Semester

Prerequisite: None         5 Credits
Permission: None

This is a first semester course that will provide lab experience in planning, preparing and serving foods cooked in class. The study of nutrition, safety and sanitary proce­dures relating to foods will also be included. Units taught will be quick breads, milk products, cookies and soups. A fee for consumables is required.

 

7702 Contemporary Foods II

Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12          Spring Semester

Prerequisite: None         5 Credits
Permission: None

This is a second semester course that will provide lab experience in planning, prepar­ing and serving foods cooked in class. The study of nutrition, safety, and sanitary procedures relating to foods will also be included. Units on fruits, vegetables, salads, pies and foreign foods will be included. A fee for consumables is required.

 

7813 Introduction to Business

Grade Level: 9, 10         Semester Course

Prerequisite: None         5 Credits
Permission: None

This course will introduce the students to the business world. It will present a solid foundation about what business is, how it operates, and how it is man-aged. It is a basic business course for those students interested in a career in business. It will be very helpful for the freshman or sophomore student who plans to study other business classes

 

7560 Mechanical Drawing /CAD 1-2

Grade Level: 10, 11, 12  Year Course

Prerequisite: None         10 Credits
Permission: None

This course is designed to give the student an overall background in the Graphic Language. It will include the basic principles and techniques of Mechanical Drawing using the CAD program to draw. It will include the fundamentals of drafting with VECTORWORKP, using the proper tools, constraints and modifiers, to draw orthographic and isometric projections, and fundamental geometric constructions. This course will be especially useful for the person interested in engineering, architecture, and mechanical design and in learning to read drawings of various kinds.

 

7570 Architecture (AUTOCAD)

Grade Level: 11,12        Year Course

Prerequisite: None         10 Credits
Permission: None

A passing grade in geometry is strongly recommended. This course will provide the student with hands on experience in the use of the computer as a design tool. The course will cover the basics in architectural drafting and introductory design. Two and three dimensional modeling will be used. This course will also cover different disciplines of engineering and architecture. Our program uses the industry standard AUTOCAD®.

 

7721 Contemporary Living I

Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12          Fall Semester

Prerequisite: None         5 Credits
Permission: None

This is a first semester course. This course will include a quarter of interior design. Students will study home planning, skills in color coordination, styles of floor and window coverings, basic furniture styles and furniture arranging. There will be a quarter of basic sewing. A consumable fee is required.

 

7722 Contemporary Living II

Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12          Spring Semester

Prerequisite: None         5 Credits
Permission: None

This is a second semester course. This course will provide a cooking lab experience. Students will plan, prepare and serve food in class. It will include the study of nutrition, milk products, yeast breads, candies, vegetables and fruits. A consumable fee is required.

 

7633 Independent Living           

Grade Level: 10, 11, 12  Semester Course

Prerequisite: None         5 Credits
Permission: None

This semester class is designed for students interested in learning skills for living independently. The arts of cooking, clothing care, and etiquette are covered. The course deals with proper cooking procedures, care, and safety in the kitchen, nutrition and the preparation of breakfast, lunch, simple main dishes, cookies, pies and cakes. A fee for consumables is required.

 

7753 Fashions (Basic Sewing)

Grade Level: 10, 11, 12  Semester Course

Prerequisite: None         5 Credits
Permission: None

Students will develop skills in pattern selection, material selection and pattern layout. They will learn how to use and operate a sewing machine. Sewing tech­niques, reading a pattern guide sheet, fitting, and alterations needed to complete a garment will be taught. Each student will be required to complete one garment per quarter. ($15.00-$30.00 average cost of materials.) A fee for consumables is required.

 

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