- Career & Technical Education
- Middle School Courses
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Middle School Courses
Career and Technical Education (CTE) offers an opportunity for students to learn skills they may use in high school, in college, in a career after graduation, and/or as a financial means to help further their education. CTE blends academics and career preparation to produce well-rounded graduates ready for the opportunities of the world. The following courses may not be offered at all campuses. Please see the school counselor for more information.
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Computer Science
Fundamentals of Computer Science
Course Number 7th grade: N/A
Course Number 8th grade: 80950B
Grade: - 8th only
Credit: 0.5; high school credit
Course Number 7th: N/A
Course Number 8th: 80950B
Course Name: Fundamentals of Computer Science
Credit: 0.5; high school credit
Grade: - 8th only
Prerequisite(s): None
Fundamentals of Computer Science is intended as a first course for those students just beginning the study of computer science. Students will learn to code a computer program using both blockbased and text Python programming language. Students will collaborate and use computer science concepts to access, analyze, and evaluate information needed to solve problems. Students will learn the problem-solving and reasoning skills that are the foundation of computer science. Students will gain anunderstanding of the principles of computer science through the study of technology operations and concepts. Students will receive high school credit and high school grade points.
Engineering and Technology
Gateway to Technology: Design & Modeling/Automation & Robotics (PLTW)
Course Number 7th grade: N/A
Course Number 8th grade: 80927B
Grade: - 8th only
Credit: 0.5; high school credit
Course Number 7th: N/A
Course Number 8th: 80927B
Course Name: Gateway to Technology: Design & Modeling/Automation & Robotics (PLTW)
Credit: 0.5; high school credit
Grade: - 8th only
Prerequisite(s): None
In this hands-on course, students learn how technology is used in engineering to solve everyday problems. This math, science,engineering, and technology integrated program relates technology to student’s daily lives. Design and Modeling will introduce students to the design process and use that process to show how solid modeling has influenced their lives. Students will also explore the history and development of automation and robotics while learning about structures, energy transfer, machineautomation, and computer control systems. This mathematics, science, engineering, and technology curriculum helps students develop and hone skills that enable them to enter high school with a foundation of the knowledge and skills necessary for success in pre-engineering. PLTW is a nationally recognized program that promotes pre-engineering courses at the middle and high school/senior high level. Students will receive high school credit and high school grade points.
Investigating Audio Visual, Arts, and Communications
Course Number 7th grade: 70915B
Course Number 8th grade: 80915B
Grade: 7 - 8
Credit: 0.5
Course Number 7th: 70915B
Course Number 8th: 80915B 7
Course Name: Investigating Audio Visual, Arts, and Communications
Credit: 0.5
Grade: 7 - 8
Prerequisite(s): None
While doing fun and engaging activities, students will discover the skills needed for college and career readiness, learn about the labor market, and develop skills for success in the workplace. Students will also investigate how computers can be used to create and manipulate computer graphics using SimCity, work with multimedia, and design using Google Sketchup, a 3D modeling software.Different opportunities will be provided to use Photoshop, develop successful cities in simulated environment, and explore effective communication through various multimedia outlets.
Exploring Information and Computer Technology
Course Number 7th grade: 70900B
Course Number 8th grade: 80900B
Grade: 7 - 8
Credit: 0.5
Course Number 7th: 70900B
Course Number 8th: 80900B 7
Course Name: Exploring Information and Computer Technology
Credit: 0.5
Grade: 7 - 8
Prerequisite(s): None
Students will explore the technology behind computer software and hardware, using No Limits Roller Coaster, a 3D simulation software to design, build and ride virtual roller coasters, create web pages using HTML, build and program Lego robots, learn to program computers to make animations and interactive games with Game Maker, and learn how to effectively use presentation software to communicate your ideas.While doing fun and engaging activities, students will also discover the skills needed for college and career readiness, learn about the labor market, and develop skills for success in the workplace.
Family and Consumer Science
Skills and Career Readiness
Course Number 7th grade: 70850B
Course Number 8th grade: 80850B
Grade: 7 - 8
Credit: 0.5
Course Number 7th: 70850B
Course Number 8th: 80850B 7
Course Name: Skills and Career Readiness
Credit: 0.5
Grade: 7 - 8
Prerequisite(s): None
This CTE course is designed to encourage students to start the process of becoming career ready. They will complete personal assessments, explore career clusters, and develop skills for personal, academic, and professional success. Students will research and create a presentation on a career that aligns with their interests.Students will learn and utilize effective employability skills such as teamwork, problem solving, time management, plus goal setting. Labs put the previously mentioned skills into action while teaching quality food preparation and nutrition. The design and construction unit stresses basic hand and machine sewing skills ending with a machine sewn project.Wise consumer principles and elements of design are also incorporated. Students will gain skills for becoming self-reliant and career ready.
Life and College Readiness
Course Number 7th grade: 70840B
Course Number 8th grade: 80840B
Grade: 7 - 8
Credit: 0.5
Course Number 7th: 70840B
Course Number 8th: 80840B 7
Course Name: Life and College Readiness
Credit: 0.5
Grade: 7 - 8
Prerequisite(s): None (Skills and Career Readiness is recommended, but not required)
This CTE course is designed to encourage students to start the process of becoming career ready. They will complete personal assessments, explore career clusters, and develop skills for personal, academic, and professional success.Students will research and create a presentation on a career that aligns with their interests. Students will learn and utilize effective employability skills such as teamwork, problem solving, time management, plus goal setting. Labs put the previously mentioned skills into action while teaching quality food preparation and nutrition.The design and construction unit stresses basic hand and machine sewing skills ending with a machine sewn project. Wise consumer principles and elements of design are also incorporated. Students will gain skills for becoming self-reliant and career ready.