Course Number 7th:  M0850B
Course Number 8th:  M0850B 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.

Course Number 7th:  55640Q
Course Number 8th:  55640Q 7
Course Name:  Principles of Applied Engineering
Credit: 1.0; high school credit
Grade: 7 - 10
Prerequisite(s): None

Principles of Applied Engineering provides an overview of the various fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and their interrelationships. Students will develop engineering communication skills, which include computer graphics, modeling, and presentations, by using a variety of computer hardware and software applications to complete assignments and projects.Upon completing this course, students will understand the various fields of engineering and will be able to make informed career decisions. Further, students will have worked on a design team to develop a product or system. Students will use multiple software applications to prepare and present course assignments. Students will receive high school credit.

Course Number 7th:  55200Q
Course Number 8th:  55200Q 7
Course Name:  Principles of Human Services
Credit: 1.0; high school credit
Grade: 7 - 10
Prerequisite(s): None

This course investigates career clusters with a focus on human services careers, including counseling and mental health, early childhood development, family and community, personal care, and consumer services. Each student will participate in a variety of projects designed to develop personal characteristics and skills that will lead them into readiness and success in high-skill, high-wage, or high-demand careers. Students will receive high school credit.

Course Number 7th:  40380Q
Course Number 8th:  40380Q 7
Course Name:  Principles of Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications
Credit: 1.0; high school credit
Grade: 7 - 10
Prerequisite(s): None

Students will be expected to develop an understanding of the various and multifaceted career opportunities related to the arts, audio/video technology, and communications career cluster. During this course, students will examine a wide range of concepts including copyright, safety and technology, photography, principles of design, audio video production, animation, and fashion design. Students will receive high school credit.

Course Number 7th:  40090Q
Course Number 8th:  40090Q 7
Course Name:  Fundamentals of Computer Science
Credit: 1.0; high school credit
Grade: 7 - 8
Prerequisite(s): None

Fundamentals of Computer Science is intended as a first course forthose 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 an understanding of the principles of computer science through the study of technology operations and concepts. Students will receive high school credit.

Course Number 7th:  35100Q
Course Number 8th:  35100Q 7
Course Name:  Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance
Credit: 1.0; high school credit
Grade: 7 - 10
Prerequisite(s): None

Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance will provide the opportunity for students to gain knowledge and skills in economics and private enterprise systems, the impact of global business, marketing of goods and services, advertising, and product pricing. Students will analyze the sales process and financial management principles. Students will receive high school credit.