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Core Courses to ConsiderMathMathematics: Applications & ConceptsIntroduction to Computer Programming: C++Probability & StatisticsPersonal financeBasic concepts of computer scienceSampling and experimentationBusiness mathReading and writing C++ programsObjectives and pitfalls of statistical studiesBank accountsStandard data typesDescriptive analysis and graphical representation of single-variable and bivariate dataLoansMathematical / logical / relational operatorsCommon probability distributionsCredit cardsI/O manipulatorsExcelInsuranceSelection structures and loopsAdvanced uses of graphing calculatorsHousing costs* good for psychology, education, healthcare, business majorsFinancial managementExcelQuickenSocial StudiesPsychologyInter and intrapersonal relationshipsSocial self-conceptSocial judgmentAttitudesConformityAggressionHelping behaviorsPrejudiceTheory and modern developmentsArt Department CoursesIntro to ArtDrawing & Painting 1SculptureCritical thinking / evaluation skillsCritical thinking / evaluation skillsVisual organization skillsSpatial reasoningSpatial reasoningDesign problem and solution skillsIf a student is Art Career Oriented, use the Compass as a guide to what skills and techniques are specifically taught in the courses.Business Education CoursesAccounting(All courses)Business ManagementBusiness EssentialsMicrosoft Office 2013Financial Literacy & Career DiscoveryLife AppsSports Entertainment / MarketingWeb Design for E-BusinessWelcome to your worldComprehension & application of business languageCreation of business goals, strategies, and structuresBanking skillsTraining In: Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Power PointResume DevelopmentIndependent living skills (will need to find out what!)Advertising campaignWebsite creationDigital literacyAccounting software usage and applicationDecision making skillsWriting a business planCritical Thinking SkillsInterviewing Skills & Mock InterviewConsumer spendingResearch strategiesIntegration of computer & Internet applicationsPlanning & hosting of Appreciation BreakfastManaging a business* College in High School Program Offered (see curriculum guide)Letters of RecommendationLoan applicationsSmart phone appsCharity Fundraiser** Advanced Microsoft Class – can take exam to be Microsoft SpecialistJob ApplicationsFinancial aid applicationsDigital storageEntrepreneur ProjectCareer Portfolio DevelopmentCollege applicationsPhoto editingManaging MoneySaving and investingCredit & DebtsInsuranceCareer ExplorationFamily and Consumer Science CoursesFACSClothing FabricationChild DevelopmentPre-School LabReaching to TeachElem. SeminarFoodsSuccessful LivingRelationship skillsBasic sewing skills and equipment knowledgeDecision makingLab experienceSkills and theory on working with childrenchild development skills through direct interaction with elem. kidsKitchen mathDecision making skillsParenting skillsFashion & Interior DesignParenting skillsPlanning children’s weekly activitiesCDA PrepPlanning / Designing / Implementing direct instructional activitiesSafety & sanitationInter / intrapersonal relationshipsFood & nutrition awarenessFashion design and constructionChild development awareness from pre-natal to 5 yearsDaily block planningCDA skills competenciesPreparation of instructional materialsFood group awareness & dish prepBudget planningGeneral health / wellnessCostume design and constructionMaintaining portfolios on children: observations, parent correspondence, etc.Child care field experienceRecord keepingKitchen equipment awareness & usageManaging incomeClothing careTailoring skills* may earn CDA Test Ready experience if criteria are met (see curric. guide)Work directly with a teacher mentorBasic Cooking conceptsConsumer fraud awarenessDecision makingFashion merchandising skillsTeacher InternCulinaryInsurance awarenessBasic interior design knowledgeEducational placement in district schoolNutrition awarenessHousing awarenessRemedial teaching to studentsCandy makingCar buyingEducational concepts & issues explorationCake decoratingFood awarenessWorld cuisine awarenessAppearance awarenessteamworkRecreation awarenessHealth, Safety Ed, First Aid CoursesHealth 9Health 11Safety EdFirst AidMental health awarenessFamily & social life (relationship) awarenessThis class prepares students to take PA Driving Test by completing awareness in the below areas!Personal safety Nutrition awarenessHuman sexuality awarenessState Inspection AwarenessInjury preventionControlled substance awarenessDisease awarenessDriving LawsResponding to emergenciesBasic human development awarenessDeath and dying awarenessSafe and efficient driving practicesBasic first aid skills:bleeding control, splinting, immobilization, care for sudden illness and poisoning. Disease awarenessEmergency driving skillsRescue skills:Care for choking victims, rescuebreathing, cpr and AED use.Basic vehicle controlsVehicle maintenanceInfluence on driver behaviors (drugs, alcohol)Auto insuranceAccidentsBehind the WheelOptional 6 hour on the road training courseIf a student completes the Anatomy & Physiology and/or Student Athletic Training Practicum, please see the curriculum guide and/or talk to Caryn Flaherty for specificsTechnology EducationPower TechPractical ElectronicsMetal TechWelding ApplicationsApplied ManufacturingWood & Manufacturing 1Digital Media 1Study of EnergyStudy of electricityFoundryBasic shop safetyExposure to engineering and manufacturing principlesSafety awarenessPhotographyEnergy sourcesElectronic test equipmentMachine shop workShielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)Work with a local manufacture as a sponsor to produce a student productProduction operationsAudio and video technologyElectronic systemsReading and analyzing electrical diagramsWeldingOxygen-Acetylene Welding (OAW)Field trips to sponsoring companiesCritical thinking skillsHands on experience with:Digital camerasVideo camerasComputer softwareCommercial electrical systemsElectronic circuitrySheet metal processesOxyfuel Cutting (OFC)Group portfolios will be completedAttention to detail skillsDigital Media 2Transportation systemsElectronic equipmentComplete individual projects in each areaPlasma Arc Cutting (PAC)Attendance at manufacturer’s meetingsDirection followingAll areas from Digital 1Mechanical systemsComplete a mass production projectGas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)Wood & Manufacturing 2Hands on experience with:Professional equipmentTechniquesSoftware packagesIndustrial power related systemsFlux Core Welding (FCAW)All areas from Wood 1Mustang Vision ProductionGas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)Mass production* Students may take for 3 HACC creditsResearch & development skillsAnalytical skillsProblem solvingMechanical Drawing / CADArchitectural DrawingGraphics 1Web Design & 3D AnimationBasic mechanical drawing skills & techniquesPreparing layoutsScreen printingHTML codeDrawing and layout workDevelopment of drawingsTechnical illustrationWeb authoringIntroduction to computer aided draftingResidential dwelling focusComputer illustrationDigital editingCAD 2Computer aided drafting Desktop publishingDocument exchange file formatsAll Mech Drawing 1/ CAD 1Printing press operationsDesign, develop, produce, revise websitesTechniques on revolutions, fasteners, CAM drawings, assembly work drawingsWeb portfoliosWeb technology examinationReinforcement and applications of Computer Aided DraftingGraphics 23D animation portionGraphic designCharacter generationTypographyCharacter modelingDesktop publishingAnimation and motionAdvanced screen-printing techniquesComputer generated 3D environmentsMulti-color offset printingOpen source softwareProduct packagingElectronic publishingWeb page designStudent portfolioFor the Engineering Courses, See the curriculum guide or Tyler SiegGraduation ProjectGrade 11Grade 12Career ResearchJob Application and ResumeShadowing (15 hours)Includes a log & interview sheet & reflection sheetOR –Community Service (15 hours)Includes a log, personal reaction sheet, visual component, reflection sheetMock Interview SessionStep Ahead (formerly D.O.)Grade 12 OnlyOn-the-job trainingTheory class, Your Employability Skills (Y.E.S.), required that covers:- Career Development- Job Acquisition and Retention- Elements of Career Success- Money Management- Health and Safety in the workplace** successful completion of the Y.E.S theory course earns students the Y.E.S. CertificationStudents must be employed a minimum of 15 hours per week in a school approved job (12 hours must be Monday-Friday)Students must set a work goalJob must be a paid position that is covered by Worker’s CompensationStudents must attend weekly meetings during the spring semesterStudents are evaluated on Performance Rating Scales by EmployersTeacher Aide ProgramGrade 12 OnlyStudents work in kindergarten classroomsStudents are observed within the classroom on performance rating scalesStudents participate in in-service trainings on child developmentStudents spend 3.5 hours each day in their placementIntro to ManufacturingGrade 12 OnlyStudents learn about today’s manufacturing environmentParticipating Manufacturers provide the following:- meeting location for students- tour of the facility- speakers to discuss jobsContent Covered is as follows:- functions of management- operational areas of manufacturing- role of management- sales- operations- finance- impact of the production worker on the success of the company- significance of the continuous improvement of workersAdditional Skills Covered are as follows:- math measurement- blueprint reading- communicationsNurse Aide TrainingGrade 12 only120 hours of training at HomewoodProvides a basic level of knowledge and skills in the following areas:- Nursing Theory - Restorative Care - Changes of body- Safety - Activities of Daily Living - Body Functions- Communication - Personal Hygiene - NA Role- Individuality - Sub-Acute Care - Employability Skills- Infection Control - Psychosocial - Resident Rights- Privacy - Dementia- Act 12 – Abuse - Death & Dying- Vital Signs – TPR/BP - First AidAcademic ShadowingGrade 12 only1 class period per day, Monday through FridayUnpaidMust be in a career area the student intends to pursueStudent is evaluated 1x per marking period by shadow host and by a school district representativeStudent must keep a daily logMentoring ProgramsThese programs focus on the following career pathways: accounting; architecture, construction, and engineering (ACE) – design; ACE – skilled trades; arts; banking; culinary; entrepreneurship; hospitality and business; human services; information technology; insurance; and law.Mentoring Programs Available:SponsorProgram NameDescriptionYorktowne Business Institute (YBIAccountingIn this program you will learn how accounting is an everyday business necessity and how different businesses use the art of accounting.Horn Farm CenterAgriculture MentoringStudents will learn about various careers relating to the field of agriculture and agribusiness. This program is coordinated and takes place at the Horn Farm Center.ACE Mentor ProgramArchitecture, Constructionand Engineering (ACE) -DesignThis program provides career direction for students in the areas of civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and architectural engineering. You will tour businesses and work in groups to design a fun culminating project.ACE Mentor ProgramArchitecture, Constructionand Engineering (ACE) -Skilled TradesThis hands-on mentoring program is for students interested in skilled trades, including Plumbing, Carpentry, Masonry/Concrete Design, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, Steel, Site Works/Excavation, and Masonry.York ArtsArtsDo you have a passion for art? Then this program is for you! This program has been developed to inspire, inform and prepare you for displaying, networking, marketing, and selling your artwork.York ArtsCreative Careers:Your Future by DesignCreativity, imagination and problem solving are crucial 21st century skills needed in the knowledge-based economy. Students will learn Design Thinking as an approach to addressing challenges in a thoughtful and fun way modeled on Stanford University d. School methodology. York Arts’ Creative Careers program seeks to better prepare the next generation of thought leaders, innovators and workforce of our community. Note: This course is not just for artists...it is for people who like art, the creative process AND students with interestsand career goals that may go beyond the artYorktown Business Institute (YBI)CulinaryDo you have a passion for food? Do you dream of becoming a chef? Learn the basics of Culinary Arts. You will work individually and in groups to learn different techniques used in professional kitchens today.York CollegeEntrepreneurshipAre you interested in starting your own business someday? If so, this is the program for you! Join other students from York County for challenging informational sessions from which you will form teams to prepare for a business plan competition.First Capital Credit UnionFinancial ServicesThis program is designed to introduce you to the world of banking in a fun, upbeat learning way. You will interact with local bankers and work in groups as you learn more about banking.Wellspan HealthHealth Care ManagementFuture Community Health Care Leaders will be introduced to emerging changes in Health Care from new technologies to the concept of “population health”. Individual sessions will focus on care coordination across the entire healthcare delivery system and in the community while using information and medicaltechnologies to enhance care.Heritage HillsHospitality & BusinessThis program will provide you with a fun, hands-on learning approach in hotels, restaurants, catering, golf courses, snow tubing, marketing efforts, and a behind thescenes look at Heritage Hills. A great opportunity for all students!York CountyHuman ServicesGain insight into human service career, get a clearer picture of the struggles facing many community members, find out more about services available to residents in York County, and learn about the Human Services Division.York Technical Institute (YTI)Information TechnologyThis program will inform and educate you on Information Technology (IT) careers. Each session will involve a different aspect of the computing field and will feature a short demonstration and hands-on portion.Kocman & Runkle Insurance GroupsInsuranceThis interactive program will open your eyes to the insurance industry. Careers in insurance include: underwriting, Claims, Customer Service, Sales, Risk Management, Actuarial Science, Accounting/Finance, and many more.York County, PA Law AssociatesLawDo you want to be a lawyer? Then do not miss this opportunity! This program will allow you to learn more about the practice of law, including estate law, business law, real estate closings, and more.Penn Township Police DeptLaw EnforcementStudents in grades 9-12 may participate in the Hanover Area Police Mentoring Program. Students in this program meet 2 times a month at South Western High School during the regular school day. Officer John Carbaughfrom Penn Township Police Department is the coordinator of this program.York County Alliance for Learning (YCAL)ManufacturingDo you enjoy putting projects together? If so this program is for you! You will be able to see how items start out in raw materials and are manufactured into something we use everyday. This program will cover purchasing,engineering, quality, safety and other exciting topics.Career Science & BeyondMedical Assisting MentoringThis program coordinated through Consolidated School of Business will provide students with an overview of the Medical Assisting Field. Students will learn about phlebotomy, taking blood pressure and vitals, first aidand the use of the chemistry lab. Field trips to medical facilities will also be a part of the program.For Additional Information, visit: ycal.usAdditional Elective Programs to Consider: 1. Independent Study courses completed by students at SW1118870200025002476501322705Transition Services & Activities Connections: SWHS Courses & Programs Transition Services & Activities Connections: SWHS Courses & Programs 77438254686300February 2015February 2015 ................
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