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W.D. SMITH CAREER CENTER

Academic Courses

American History    Grades:  11-12
956904    a.m.    Credit:  1
957904    p.m.    Credit:  1
This course is recommended for juniors and is required for graduation.  In the course, students will survey the political, economic and cultural developments of the United States from the Reconstruction period to the present.

English IV        Grades:  11-12
956054    a.m.    Credit:  1
957054    p.m.    Credit:  1
English IV is a comprehensive English course of literature, composition, and language study, including listening and speaking.  Students read and respond to literature from various genres and cultures — including written, spoken and visual tests — with British authors as the common focus.  Study is arranged in thematic, chronological, or interdisciplinary units.  The course offers supportive reading strategies for a variety of purposes.  The composition component focuses on the writing process in literary analysis, creative and expository writing.  The course emphasizes student use of research tools, resources and techniques for creating products and communicating knowledge.  The language component integrates usage, mechanics, and strategies for vocabulary development.   Listening and speaking skills are fostered throughout the course.

BUSINESS DESIGN

Advertising and Sales Promotion    Grades:  11-12
958104        Credit:  1
This course allows students to apply the concepts and strategies needed to communicate information about products, services, and/or ideas using current technology.  Emphasis is placed on developing and presenting a promotional plan to sell a product or service.  Units of study include electronic media, advertising, publicity, public relations, sales promotion and visual merchandising.  Prerequisite: Keyboarding or Introduction to Business Computer Applications.

Entrepreneurship    Grades:  11-12
958124        Credit:  1
This course is designed to introduce students to the rewards and risks of owning or operating a business enterprise.  Emphasis is placed on the mastery of skills needed to plan, organize, manage, operate, and finance a business using current technology.  Prerequisite:  Keyboarding or enrolled in Keyboarding simultaneously or Introduction to Business Computer Applications.

Retail Marketing    Grades: 11-12
958114        Credit:  1
This course focuses on the application of marketing practices and principles at the retail level.  It is designed to focus students on development of product knowledge, sales, customer service, buying, pricing, merchandising, promotion, and inventory control skills using the latest technology.  Prerequisite:  Keyboarding or enrolled in Keyboarding simultaneously or Introduction to Business Computer Applications.
[Note:  Students must schedule the 3 Business Design courses in order to earn 3 credits.  American History and English must be taken at base school if Business Design is scheduled.]

CAREER COURSES

Automotive Technician I    Grades:  11-12
956104    2 Hours a.m.    Credit:  2
957104    2 Hours p.m.    Credit:  2
956124    3 Hours a.m.    Credit:  3
957124    3 Hours p.m.    Credit:  3

Automotive Technician II    Grades:  11-12
956114    2 Hours a.m.     Credit:  2
957114    2 Hours p.m.    Credit:  2
956134    3 Hours a.m.    Credit:  3
957134    3 Hours p.m.    Credit:  3
The purpose of this course is to provide specialized classroom instruction and practical hands-on experience to prepare students to successfully compete in the automotive job field.  Students are trained to select, maintain, and safely operate tools and equipment necessary to complete automotive repairs.  This program focuses on (a) the diagnosis of malfunctioning equipment, and (b) the repair of automotive engines, and fuel, electrical, and brake systems.
Employment Opportunities: The automotive program will prepare students to effectively work in multiple automotive fields to include: independent repair shops, dealer service departments, car leasing companies, and vehicle maintenance depots.
Entrance Requirements:  Applicants should express a strong desire to become actively involved in the automotive repair field.

Cabinet Making I    Grades:  11-12
956164    2 Hours a.m.    Credit:  2
956184    3 Hours a.m.    Credit:  3

Cabinet Making II    Grades:  11-12
956174    2 Hours a.m.    Credit:  2
956194    3 Hours a.m.    Credit:  3
The purpose of this program is to prepare individuals to construct wooden structures for residential and non-residential use.  Students are taught to identify and use basic tools, measure and manipulate wooden products, and apply multiple finishes as directed by the instructor.  Hands-on experiences are provided in the construction of joinery and finishing of small, wooden cabinets.  Emphasis in this course is placed on skills necessary in the local job market, development of interpersonal skills, and in completing assigned tasks in a safe manner.  Students who advance in the program are provided experience in the operation of stationary power tools and advanced joinery techniques.  In the second year, students design and assemble more complex cabinet projects, which require application of skills mastered in the first year of the program.
Employment Opportunities: Students who complete both years of this program are highly competitive in the local job markets because the skills mastered are readily usable by local businesses.  The demand for students possessing the technical skills and academic background provided for in this program continues to increase throughout the community.
Entrance Requirements: Although no formal prerequisites exist for this course, applicants should have good communication skills and a basic knowledge of mathematics.

Carpentry I        Grades:  11-12
956204    2 Hours a.m.    Credit:  2
957204    2 Hours p.m.    Credit:  2
956224    3 Hours a.m.    Credit:  3
957224    3 Hours p.m.    Credit:  3

Carpentry II        Grades:  11-12
956214    2 Hours a.m.    Credit:  2
957214    2 Hours p.m.    Credit:  2
956234    3 Hours a.m.    Credit:  3
957234    3 Hours p.m.    Credit:  3
The purpose of this program is for a student to develop the skills necessary to be certified as an apprentice carpenter.  Each year students taking this course participate in building a house from start to finish.  Students begin the program by learning the safe use of power and hand tools used by carpenters in the construction industry.  Reading house blueprints and materials lists, in addition to analyzing construction procedures, is covered extensively in the classroom.  Students build all parts of the house, which includes the (a) foundation, (b) interior and exterior features, (c) windows and doors, and (d) painting of the house.  Additionally, the students will examine other related trades associated with carpentry in order to expand their understanding of other aspects of the construction field.
Employment Opportunities: These programs develop the students’ basic knowledge of the carpentry field necessary to be highly competitive in the local job market.  The hands-on construction experience combined with the academic background assist students completing this course in finding work in the construction field.
Entrance Requirements: Although no prerequisites exist for this course, students should have a solid understanding of mathematics and the use of measurement systems and be in good physical shape.
Fees:  No fees are assessed for students enrolled in this program; however, many students purchase tools such as tape measures, hammer, and tool bags.

Early Childhood Education I    Grades:  11-12
956244    2 Hours a.m.    Credit:  2
957244    2 Hours p.m.    Credit:  2
956264    3 Hours a.m.    Credit:  3
957264    3 Hours p.m.    Credit:  3
The W.D. Smith Career Center’s Childcare program provides a child-care training laboratory for high school juniors and seniors, and provides an environment favorable to the development of both the students enrolled in the course and the child in the day care center.  This program is designed to allow the students to work with the children in the day care center four days per week.  Each week the students are reassigned a different group of children to work with and are assigned as “team leaders” by the instructor.  The fifth day of class is used to analyze the experiences of the previous week in group discussions with the teacher. Entrance Requirements: Applicants should have a desire to work with small children.
Employment Opportunities:  Upon completion of this program, students receive not only three credits toward graduation, but experiences necessary to enter the  day care, nursery, or medical field.  The hands-on experiences provided in this lab setting provide the students with the skills necessary to enter into child-care related fields.
Fees:  Students are assessed a fee in addition to fundraisers completed by the class throughout the year.

Commercial Art I    Grades:  11-12
956284    2 Hours a.m.    Credit:  2
956304    3 Hours a.m.    Credit:  3

Commercial Art II    Grades:  11-12
956294    2 Hours a.m.    Credit:  2
956314    3 Hours a.m.    Credit:  3
The purpose of this course is to serve as an introduction into the commercial art/design field.  An overview of the activities undertaken by professionals within this broad field is provided.  Basic design analysis, typography, mechanical and freehand drawing, concept development, and interpretative expression are some of the basic skills each student will master upon completion of this course.
Employment Opportunities: Students will be exposed to a variety of professionals in the commercial art field in both classroom lectures and on field trips.  Students completing this course will be aware of the current demand for commercial artists, and the requirements necessary for further education in this field.
Entrance Requirements: Applicants should possess good language skills and be prepared to adapt to a wide variety of design applications.
Fees:  A fee will be assessed for expendable materials and field trips.

Electronics I        Grades:  11-12
956404    2 Hours a.m.    Credit:  2
957404    2 Hours p.m.    Credit:  2
956424    3 Hours a.m.    Credit:  3
957424    3 Hours p.m.    Credit:  3

Electronics II    Grades:  11-12
956414    2 Hours a.m.    Credit:  2
957414    2 Hours p.m.    Credit:  2
956434    3 Hours a.m.    Credit:  3
957434    3 Hours p.m.    Credit:  3
The purpose of this program is to provide specialized classroom instruction and practical shop experience to prepare students for employment in the electronics field.  The course content generally prepares students to maintain and repair minor electronic circuits.  Instruction on blueprint and schematic analysis in order to diagnose and troubleshoot electrical problems in basic systems is provided utilizing a hands-on, laboratory format.  Additionally, concepts relating to DC and AC circuitry, semiconductors and power supply, and digital theory are presented in classroom activities.
Employment Opportunities: The course emphasizes safe and efficient work practices and basic occupational skills, which will increase the student’s ability to become employable in today’s technological job place.  Students completing this course have the basic skills to immediately enter the job force, or to continue to specialize at a post-secondary trade school.
Entrance Requirements: Applicants should express an interest in a career involving electronics.
Fees:  A fee will be assessed to each student enrolled in this course.  This fee will cover the cost for an electronics kit and other miscellaneous supplies needed over the course of the year.

Culinary Occupations I: ProStart I    Grades:  11-12
956444    2 Hours a.m.    Credit:  2
957444    2 Hours p.m.    Credit:  2
956464    3 Hours a.m.    Credit:  3
957464    3 Hours p.m.    Credit:  3
The purpose of the Food Services course is to develop basic cooking skills necessary for an entry-level job in the food service industry.  Students will learn safety and sanitation standards to safeguard employees and customers.  Students will prepare a variety of foods such as sauces, soups, salads, sandwiches, meats, and baked goods.
Employment Opportunities: The Food Services course prepares students to be employed in an entry- level position in restaurants, cafeterias, hotels, dietary departments of hospitals and nursing homes, bakeries, catering companies, and retail store cafeterias.
Entrance Requirements: No course prerequisites exist; however, Family and Consumer Sciences (Home Economics) classes would be beneficial to the students.  The following supplies are needed for the course (a) a single subject composition notebook, (b) loose-leaf paper, (c) two pocket folders, (d) a PPD Skin Test, physical exam and Hepatitis B series.  (These can be completed during the first semester)
Fees:  A class fee is assessed each student who is enrolled in this course.

Culinary Occupations II: ProStart II    Grades:  11-12
958444    2 Hours a.m.    Credit:  2
959444    2 Hours p.m.    Credit:  2
958464    3 Hours a.m.    Credit:  3
959464    3 Hours p.m.    Credit:  3
Food Service II is designed for juniors and seniors to increase their Food Service skills for employability upon graduation.  Students must work in a paid internship earning a minimum of 400 hours of job experience.  Food Service II also provides students with the opportunity to take a test at the completion of the course and be awarded a certificate from the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation.

Fashion Design I    Grades:  11-12
958204    2 hr. a.m.    Credit:  2
958214    3 hr. a.m.    Credit:  3
959204    2 hr. p.m.    Credit:  2
959214    3 hr. p.m.    Credit:  3
The purpose of this program is to train students in pattern making, apparel design and creation, determining fabric qualities, retail promotion, sales and production.  The course will be hands on and encourage the students to explore their own talents in the field of Fashion Merchandising.
Employment Opportunities: Training in Fashion Merchandising prepares the student to work in designing, manufacturing and retail.  Job opportunities include stock clerks, pattern makers, sales associates, store managers, store buyers, and merchandise managers.  Careers in the fashion field include visual merchandisers, models, copywriters, and fashion coordinators.

Fashion Design II    Grades:  11-12
958224    2 hr. a.m.    Credit:  2
958234    3 hr. a.m.    Credit:  3
959224    2 hr. p.m.    Credit:  2
959234    3 hr. p.m.    Credit:  3
Fashion Design II will be geared for students who pass the skill test for Fashion Design I.  Fashion Design II students will focus on business opportunities in the fashion industry.  Fashion Design II students will complete advanced design projects that are community and individual oriented.

Cosmetology I    Grades:  11-12
956954    2 hr. a.m.    Credit:  2
956964    3 hr. a.m.    Credit:  3
957954    2 hr. p.m.    Credit:  2
957964    3 hr. p.m.    Credit:  3
We all desire to look our best.  As a professional cosmetologist, you can help others achieve that goal as you work toward an outstanding, rewarding career.  Our program prepares you for the State Board of Cosmetology Operator’s license exam by providing the training you need for the art and science of beautifying and improving the skin, nail, and hair.  You’ll learn all the basic beauty industry techniques in our on-campus salon/school.  Students must interview prior to entering the program.

Cosmetology II    Grades:  11-12
956974    2 hr. a.m.    Credit:  2
956984    3 hr. a.m.    Credit:  3
957974    2 hr. p.m.    Credit:  2
957984    3 hr. p.m.    Credit:  3
The advanced cosmetology program is designed for students who have completed Cosmetology I, basic entry level skills.  Level II offers advance methods, with training and practice needed to become an effective professional cosmetologist.  Our program prepares you for the State Board of Cosmetology Operator’s license exam with practical advance techniques in our on-campus salon/school.

Photography        Grades 11-12
956524    2 Hours a.m.    Credit:  2
957524    2 Hours p.m.    Credit:  2
956544    3 Hours a.m.    Credit:  3
957544    3 Hours p.m.    Credit:  3
The purpose of this program is to develop basic photographic skills necessary for an entry-level job in the photographic industry.  Students will learn how the 35mm camera operates and how to process their own film and then make a photographic print in the darkroom.  The program focuses on creativity and working individually on various assignments as issued by the instructor.
Employment Opportunities: Students who complete the one-year photography course are highly competent in the local job market in the area of retail sales.  Some students may find that they would prefer to extend there training in this area by attending a school that specializes only in photographic technique.  Admittedly, photography jobs in the local area of Acadiana are limited, and competition is tough.
Entrance Requirements: No formal prerequisite exists, but students must have reasonable reading and writing skills.
Fees:  Students will have to purchase photographic film and paper for this class and pay a $10 lab fee.

Graphic Arts (Printing)    Grades:  11-12
956634    2 Hours a.m.    Credit:  2
956624    3 Hours p.m.    Credit:  3
Graphic Arts students will learn basic bindry skills, paste up, design and layout, copier functions, offset printing techniques, color theory, and industry terms.  Students will also learn to distinguish various printing stocks and proper use of printing chemicals.

Television Production I    Grades: 11-12
958704    2 Hours a.m.    Credit:  2
959704    3 Hours p.m.    Credit:  3
958714    2 Hours a.m.    Credit:  2
959714    3 Hours p.m.    Credit:  3
Students are trained in all aspects of television production.  Basic skills include storyboards, digital cameras, lighting design, audio, set design, computer generated graphics, linear and non-linear computer editing.  Students have full access to 2 camera studios on campus plus weekly trips to a local televison station for hands-on experience in 3 camera studios.  This course provides students with many skills using multi-media technology.

Plumbing        Grades:  11-12
956564    2 Hours a.m.    Credit:  2
957564    2 Hours p.m.    Credit:  2
956584    3 Hours a.m.    Credit:  3
957584    3 Hours p.m.    Credit:  3
The purpose of this course is to provide students with entry-level skills in the plumbing profession.  Students successfully completing this program will have the knowledge and skills necessary to enter the workforce as an apprentice plumber, or plumber’s helper.  The students may also continue this training by entering a technical, vocational program upon graduation from high school.  The course content is organized into competency-based units of instruction, which specifically address competencies necessary to complete plumbing related tasks.   Applied mathematics and safety practices are taught throughout all phases of this course.
Entrance Requirements: Applicants should express a strong desire to master the skills associated with the plumbing field.

Welding I        Grades:  11-12
956704    2 Hours a.m.    Credit:  2
957704    2 Hours p.m.    Credit:  2
956724    3 Hours a.m.    Credit:  3
957724    3 Hours p.m.    Credit:  3

Welding II        Grades:  11-12
956714    2 Hours a.m.    Credit:  2
957714    2 Hours p.m.    Credit:  2
956734    3 Hours a.m.    Credit:  3
957734    3 Hours p.m.    Credit:  3
The purpose of this program is to develop welders for general arc welding production after two years of training.  Students should be qualified to weld in general production work requiring multiple welding positions (flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead).  This course covers all types of welds, welding positions, welding materials, multiple pass welding, and the use of AC and DC welding machines.  Additional polarity electrodes, low hydrogen electrodes, and iron powder electrodes welds are covered in this course.  Students also receive instruction in welding safety, welding machine settings, and the classification and selection of welding electrodes.
Employment Opportunities: Many different industries in Louisiana require welding skills.  Opportunities are very good for students who complete this program, and often these students can pick the job or industry of their preference.   Pay varies with the welder’s skill, knowledge, and requirements of the job.   In Louisiana, starting pay ranges between $5-$6 per hour for beginning welders, and can increase to as much as $10 per hour for experienced welders.  An independent welder can expect to earn between $20 and $25 per hour.
Entrance Requirements: Applicants must be at least sixteen years old, and in reasonably good health.  All students should be able to read and write English, and have average mathematical skills.  Additionally, applicants must be able to pass a spatial perception and manual dexterity aptitude test with a score of eighty-five on the United States Employment Services Aptitude Test Battery.
A fee is required.

HEALTH OCCUPATIONS

Nursing Assistant I    Grades:  11-12
956484    2 Hours a.m.    Credit:  2
957484    2 Hours p.m.    Credit:  2

Introduction to Health Occupations    Grades:  11-12
956494    1 Hour a.m.    Credit:  1
957494    1 Hour p.m.    Credit:  1
Health Occupations is a comprehensive health course designed to expose students to many facets of the medical and allied health field.  Emphasis is placed on bedside care at the assistant level (theoretical and practical application), safety concepts, safe practices for patients and employees, human anatomy and physiology, interpersonal communication, and career readiness skills.  Additionally, a student completing this program can apply for certification by the state as a nursing assistant.  This program is designed to follow both state and federal regulations.  Students may apply for state certification as a nursing assistant.
Employment Opportunities: Certification as a nursing assistant will make the student employable in a community health care setting.  Students who have completed both a written and procedural exam can be certified and employed as a nursing assistant.  Job availability for certified nursing assistants exists throughout the state in hospitals, nursing homes, and home health care facilities.  Additionally, students completing this course may seek post-secondary education for certification as an LPN or RN, physical therapists, lab technician, or in other professional medical areas.
Entrance Requirements: Although no formal prerequisites exist, a strong understanding of information from Biology I and II would greatly assist the applicants.  A minimum grade point average of 2.0 is recommended due to the quick pace of instruction and large amount of studying necessary to successfully complete this course.
Fees:  No fees are assessed for students enrolled in this program.
Students wanting to earn 3 credits in Health Occupations must schedule Nursing Assistant I and Intro to Health Occupations.

Student Teaching and Reaching (STAR) I and II
        Grades:  11-12
958084    a.m.    Credit:  1
959084    p.m.    Credit:  1
The goal of the STAR Program is to encourage academically able students who possess exemplary interpersonal and leadership skills to consider teaching as a career.  Realistically, not every student in the STAR Program will become a teacher; therefore, an important secondary goal of the program is to provide these talented students who will be future community leaders, with insights about teachers and schools so that they will be advocates of education.  The rigorous course contains lecture, discover, discussion, role playing, debate and observation activities in order to expose and educate Cadets on different methods of teaching.  The students will be involved in observation and filed experiences within classes at all grade levels as well as special education.  Pre-requisite: STAR I is required for STAR II.

Career and Technical Education Internship I
        Grades:  11-12
958134    a.m.    Credit:  2
959134    p.m.    Credit:  2
This course is designed to provide career and technical education students an opportunity to apply learned skills in the workplace.  The student has the opportunity to explore a single potential career or a combination of careers they may be considering.  Emphasis will be placed on developing interpersonal skills, work ethics, relevant skills of the workplace, and an understanding of the selected career field of study.  Prerequisite: It is expected that each intern has basic skills in the program area of study.  Acceptance into the internship should be based on an application process with a teacher and/or administrator recommendation.  Good attendance and discipline records are required.

Introduction to Health Occupations    Grades:  11-12
958244    1 Hour a.m.    Credit:  1
959244    1 Hour p.m.    Credit:  1
This course is designed to determine the health care career most suited to the student’s goal by learning the specifics of each role and the factors that affect professional performance.  This is an introductory course designed to provide the student with an exploratory experience that offers information on a variety of health care medical career fields.  Education and responsibilities of various health careers will be explored, along with basic concepts common to all health careers.

Health Occupations Internships I    Grades:  11-12
958254    2 Hours a.m.    Credit:  2
959254    2 Hours p.m.    Credit:  2

Medical Assistant I    Grades:  11-12
958284    1 Hour a.m.    Credit:  1
959284    1 Hour p.m.    Credit:  1
Introduction will be given to: anatomy, physiology, diseases - sign and symptoms, medical terminology, treatments, diagnostic.  This course is designed to provide career and technical education students an opportunity to apply learned skills in the workplace.  Paid or non-paid internships are provided in the student’s related field of study.  The student has the opportunity to explore a single potential career or a combination of careers they may be considering.  Emphasis will be placed on developing interpersonal skills, work ethics, relevant skills of the workplace, and an understanding of the selected career field of study.  Oral and written communication skills are reinforced in this course as the students completes their workplace experience.  Opportunities for application of clinical and leadership skills are provided by participation in an appropriate career and technical student organization through activities, conferences, and skills competitions.  For two credits to be granted, class time must meet the requirements in Bulletin 741, and additional work must be assigned and evaluated.  Prerequisite:  Completed the Nursing Assistant I course.  

Emergency Medical Technician-Basic    Grades:  11-12
958304    a.m.    Credit:  2
959304    p.m.    Credit:  2
This course is designed to provide the student with advanced instruction to improve the quality of emergency medical care rendered to victims of accidents and illnesses.  Topics include anatomy and physiology, disease processes, assessment and patient stabilization, and proper use of equipment such as automatic external defibrillators, blood glucose monitors, MAST trousers, airway adjuncts, extrication, ambulance protocols, and practical skills sessions.  Reinforced in this course are legal, ethical, medical, and cultural issues, “Scope of Practice,” documentation and communication skills, and infection control.  Appropriate work-based learning strategies for this course are clinical experiences, guest lectures by other professionals, and experienced ambulance staff assisting with skills competence.  This is a simulated course in which the proper professional and technical equipment is in place for training on the equipment.  A total of 16 hours of vehicular experience will be required.  Students must be certified in CPR-BLS for Health Care Provider with the American Heart Association prior to EMT-Basic certification.  This course is designed to meet all 2003 state and national requirements to prepare for testing in the EMT-Basic via the National Registry Exam.  Prerequisite: First Responder.

WORK PROGRAMS

Work programs offer on the job experience and related class instruction.  Students attend one hour of classroom instruction each day at the Career Center, WORK an average of 15 HOURS per week in local businesses, get 3 CREDITS toward high school graduation, are PAID BY BUSINESSES where they work, and are GRADED both in the CLASSROOM & ON THE JOB.  Students must provide their own transportation to and from the Career Center and their job.  There are 3 work programs offered.

Cooperative Marketing Education    Grades:  11-12
956324    a.m.    Credit:  3
957324    p.m.    Credit:  3
Students enrolled in cooperative Marketing I receive course credit for successful completion of classroom academics in the course in which they are enrolled and on the job training through this course.  Students work under the guidance of a teacher facilitator in collaboration with community members/business representatives who serve as on-the-job trainers.  Students are evaluated both in the classroom and on the job.  The final course grade is a combination of classroom and work site job performance.  Prerequisite: One marketing course or Principles of Marketing.

Cooperative Office Education (COE)    Grade:  12
956344    a.m.    Credit:  3
957344    p.m.    Credit:  3
This course provides students with part-time office employment combined with classroom instruction in human relations, office etiquette, time management, and computer operations and techniques.  Emphasis is placed on skill development in information processing and decision-making.  Oral and written communication and critical thinking skills are reinforced in this course as students format, compose and proofread business documents.  Prerequisite:  Keyboarding/Keyboarding Applications or Business Computer Applications or Introduction to Business Applications.

Hospitality, Travel, & Tourism    Grades: 11-12
956354    3 Hours a.m.    Credit:  3
957354    3 Hours p.m.    Credit:  3
This Cooperative Education is an introductory course providing students with basic skills to be applied toward a successful career in the ever growing, ever more challenging hospitality industry.  This course also provides students with part-time employment in hotels, restaurants, fast food, tourist attractions, car rental agencies, and airports.  Emphasis is placed on the hospitality service industry and the various services that are provided.  Topics covered in this course range from organization of different lodging businesses to the services provided such as food services, communication services, room services, and guest services.  Field trips throughout the year will allow the students to be exposed to how the organization is run, covering such items as decorating, landscaping, inventory, accounting, and other basic business components of the hospitality industry.  Simulations, projects, and teamwork provide opportunities for application of instructional competencies.

Cooperative Trade and Industrial (TICE) Grades:  11-12
956684    3 Hours a.m.     Credit:  3
957684    3 Hours p.m.    Credit:  3
TICE is a course that develops skills and knowledge that relates to occupation in the trades.  Students work at entry-level jobs at local businesses.  Students can work as carpenters, mechanics, cooks in restaurants/fast food, or in oil service businesses, warehouse inventory at supermarkets, as well as, many other businesses.  Students learn general work skills, job safety, communication, and human-relations skills.

STAR-I        Grades:  11-12
958084        Credit:  1
See description on page 32.

STAR-II        Grades:  11-12
958094        Credit:  1
Same description as STAR-I.