Career & Technology Education

CAREER & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
 

 

Human Services- Family and Consumer Sciences
 
Do you like kids??? Join the fun!!!
Child Development I, II, III
363041 – 1             363041 – 2             363061 – 3
Plan Lessons, Teach & Learn about 3 & 4-year-old children in the Kiddie Hawk’s preschool
 
What’s Cookin’?
Cultures & Cuisines: 361010
Come learn to cook (or sharpen your skills)! You will also explore foods & cultures from around the world.  
               
Oh, Baby!

 

Personal Relationships & Effective Parenting (P.R.E.P.):  36203
Become a parent of our electronic baby! You will learn a lot about yourself. Are you up for the challenge?
 
Reality 101:Get ready world, here you come!
Independent Living: 362020
Do you plan to live on your own? You will learn all basic skills needed for living independently; clothing care, finances, car/house maintenance, job hunting, career planning, food prep, decision making & more!
 
 

 

Agriculture/ Horticulture Course Offerings
 
PreVet: Small Animal Care: 49200
The PreVet/ Small Animal Care is designed for the animal lover in mind. If you like dogs, cats, rodents to reptiles then this is the ideal class for you.
 
Horticulture/Floriculture I, II, III
491030 – I                             492031 – II                            493031 – III
Do you love to make things grow? See how plants really work, or do you enjoy the idea of making fresh cut flower arrangements?  Then this class is a prefect choice.
Second Level – Continue to enjoy advancing your skills in greenhouse management, production of commercial greenhouse crops, and landscape maintenance, as well as advanced floral design.
Third Level– Growing further in the skills greenhouse management, flower shop, and outdoors. Management skills, marketing and landscape drawing are also stressed.
 
Horse Care and Management 491020
If you love horses this is the class for you, see various aspects of the equine industry, explore breeds and much much more.
 
Pre-Vet: Large Animal Care 493000 Grades 10 - 12
 A brand new class that explores animals such as cattle, horses, pigs, sheep, and goats. Learn interesting facts and get hands on experiences with large animals.
 
Agriscience 192351
An awesome opportunity to explore new and exciting industries in agriculture, hands on labs with plants and animals make this a truly ideal course for a young leaner.
 

 

Computer Science
 
Principles of Programming - 341140
Students will be introduced to the elementary concepts of computer programming. The focus of this course will be building applications in Visual Basic. This is a great course for anyone looking to try programming.
 
 
Programming & Computer Concepts - 341010
This course prepares students to write programming code using Java. Topics include programming languages, computer architecture, ethical and professional issues, and design of solutions to abstract problems. 
 
AP Computer Science - 343011
Students can earn college credit by learning the Java programming language and preparing for the AP Computer Science exam. (Prerequisite: Programming & Computer Concepts)
 
Website Development I & Website Development II - 344030 & 344031
In Web I, students will study all parts of web development including: designing a site, creating multimedia elements, testing, and posting to a Web server. Students will learn HTML, JavaScript, and CS3.In Web II, students will focus more on internet security, scripting languages, and database management. (Prerequisite: Must take Web I before Web II.)
 
Microsoft Certification I - 335111
Students will utilize word processing and spreadsheet applications for financial documents in Microsoft Office 2007. Students taking this can sit for the MOS Proficiency Word and Excel Certification Exam. 
 

 

Architectural Engineering Design
Level I 392500, Level II 392510   *1 credit
Advanced Tech Credit*
The level 1 and the advanced level courses meet the new Maryland Advanced Technology Requirement. 
Students will study architectural design principles and develop architectural hand-drawing skills, from individual room drawings to full home sketches. Level 1 receives an introduction of AutoCAD for automated drawings, while advanced levels use the program more extensively.
 
* Successful completion of two credits in Architectural Engineering Design meets the Maryland graduation requirement for Advanced Technology Education beginning in school year 2009-10.
 
Woodworking I 391020,  II – 392020, III –393020
This is a laboratory-based, “hands-on” course. Students will develop skills in safe and proper use of all types of woodworking tools. Level 1 students receive instructions on a number of required projects. Advanced level students design and build projects of their own desire. Project cost calculation; material and supply usage calculations and measuring mathematics ability are reinforced throughout all levels.

 

 

 

Business and Accounting
Introduction to Business 331010
If you like to take the lead and run the show this course is for you. Students acquire skills through a general study of banking services, checking accounts, budgeting, credit, insurance, investments, communications, consumer economics, computers, and technology.
 
Accounting I 332040
This class is for students interested in a career in business, business in general, or obtaining a business degree. Students develop the ability to analyze and record business transactions. In this course, students complete the various steps in the accounting cycle. 
 
Accounting II 333041
The principles of accounting theory will be reinforced. More in-depth look at accounting. Great course if you are looking to go into accounting or business in college. Students are required to complete Accounting 1 prior to this class.