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I am interested in taking the following electives (enter first choice, second choice, third choice, etc. in order of preference):
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Pathway |
Courses Available to Complete Pathway (A minimum of three courses in an area are required to complete a pathway.) |
| *Agricultural Mechanics |
Agricultural Mechanics and Technology I (Introduction to Agricultural Mechanics) Agricultural Mechanics and Technology II Agricultural Mechanics and Technology III Internship/Youth Apprenticeship |
| *Agriscience |
Animal Science and Biotechnology Plant Science and Biotechnology Internship/Youth Apprenticeship |
| *Forestry/Natural Resources |
Forestry Science Forestry Management for Wildlife Internship/Youth Apprenticeship |
| **Horticulture |
Landscape Design and Management Floriculture Production and Management (Floral Design I Floral Design and Management (Floral Design II) Internship/Youth Apprenticeship |
*Agricultural Science and Technology is a prerequisite for this Career Pathway.
**General Horticulture/Plant Science is a prerequisite for this Career Pathway.
Pathway |
Courses Available to Complete Pathway (A minimum of three courses in an area are required to complete a pathway.) |
| *Construction (Only Available at EJCHS) |
Construction I Construction II Construction III Construction IV Internship/Youth Apprenticeship |
| **Engineering, Drawing & Design |
Introduction to Engineering, Drawing and Design Engineering Concepts and Drawings Architectural Drawing and Design I Architectural Drawing and Design II Solid Modeling and Design Internship/Youth Apprenticeship |
*Construction I is a prerequisite for this Career Pathway.
**Algebra I is a prerequisite for this Career Pathway.
Pathway |
Courses Available to Complete Pathway (A minimum of three courses in an area are required to complete a pathway.) |
| Administrative/Information Support |
Computer Applications Computer Technology Advanced Desktop Publishing Desktop Publishing Advanced Internship/Youth Apprenticeship |
| Computer Science Academy |
Computing in the Modern World Computer Programming I Computer Programming II Java Programming AP Computer Science A AP Computer Science B Internship/Youth Apprenticeship |
| Financial Management: Accounting |
Business Essentials Principles of Accounting I Principles of Accounting II Banking and Investing Legal Environment of Business Internship/Youth Apprenticeship |
| Interactive Media |
Computing in the Modern World Desktop Publishing Desktop Publishing Advanced Web Site Design Digital Media Design and Production (Full Year) Internship/Youth Apprenticeship |
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Courses Available to Complete Pathway (A minimum of three courses in an area are required to complete a pathway.) |
| Broadcast Video Production |
Broadcast Video Production I Advanced Broadcast Video Production Internship/Youth Apprenticeship |
Pathway |
Courses Available to Complete Pathway (A minimum of three courses in an area are required to complete a pathway.) |
| Manufacturing (Only Available at JCCHS) |
Foundations of Manufacturing & Materials Science Robotics and Automated Systems Production Enterprises Manufacturing Internship/Youth Apprenticeship |
Pathway |
Courses Available to Complete Pathway (A minimum of three courses in an area are required to complete a pathway.) |
| *Nutrition and Food Science |
Food, Nutrition and Wellness Food Science Food and Nutrition Through the Lifespan Internship/Youth Apprenticeship |
| Early Childhood Education |
Introduction to Early Childhood Care and Education Human Growth and Development for Early Childhood Health, Safety and Nutrition for the Young Child Early Childhood Education (ECE) Internship/Youth Apprenticeship |
*Foundations of Family and Consumer Science is a prerequisite for this Career Pathway.
Pathway |
Courses Available to Complete Pathway (A minimum of three courses in an area are required to complete a pathway.) |
| Therapeutic Nursing |
Introduction to Healthcare Science Applications of Therapeutic Services Nursing Essentials Medical Terminology Nursing Internship/Youth Apprenticeship |
Pathway |
Courses Available to Complete Pathway (A minimum of three courses in an area are required to complete a pathway.) |
| Networking (Only Available at EJCHS) |
Computer Applications Information Technology Foundations Operating Systems and Management Networking Information Technology Internship/Youth Apprenticeship |
· A common set of requirements for all students
· 23 total units required for all students
· 4 units of English Language Arts required for all students
· 4 units of Mathematics required for all students
· 4 units of Science required for all students (the 4th Science unit may be used to meet both the science and elective requirements)
· Required Social Studies units: U.S. Government, World History, American History, and Economics
· 1 unit of Health and Physical Education required for all students
· A total of 3 units required from: Career/Technical and Agriculture Education AND/OR Foreign Language AND/OR Fine Arts for all students (students planning to enter or transfer into a University System of Georgia institution or other post-secondary institution must take two units of the same foreign language)
· 4 addition elective units required for all students
French is the second most-studied foreign language in the world, with over 200 million official speakers in 55 countries across five continents, and has retained its strong position in the areas of business, science, research, sports, literature, and the Internet. In addition, many Americans speak French—especially in the North and Northeast United States, as well as in Louisiana! The French program strives to present the language on all levels: Reading, Listening, Speaking, Writing, and Culture. Classroom activities include student-centered exercises, audio/video of native speakers, and partner work for speaking/listening practice opportunities; exercise and journal-writing to offer vocabulary building, grammar, and written practice; as well as French games, French food, and discussions of the French and Francophone cultures around the world to enhance the students’ cultural awareness. Not only does the completion of French Levels I and II satisfy the foreign language requirements most colleges and universities demand, but the study of a foreign language will improve a student’s understanding and use of his/her own language and culture, which in turn will help prepare students for standardized testing, university-level study, and a fuller understanding of our seemingly shrinking world.
French I
Prerequisites: None
Description: Students learn the most basic language skills needed to function in a French-speaking environment, such as asking questions, following directions, telling time, expressing likes and dislikes, and expressing agreement or disagreement. Vocabulary is based on common experiences, such as food, weather, school, sports, hobbies, etc.
As our second language and the third most spoken language in the world with over 350 million speakers, it has become increasingly important to understand and speak Spanish in the United States. The Spanish program stresses the importance of all five standards for foreign language learning: communication, cultures, connections, comparisons, and communities. Classroom activities include student-centered exercises such as partner work to increase oral practice opportunities. Students will also learn about the way of life in Spanish-speaking countries. The completion of Spanish Levels I and II satisfy the college preparatory foreign language requirement, but any student who is motivated to do the work required to learn a foreign language may enroll. Students should be willing to dedicate at least one hour a night to reviewing the vocabulary and grammar lessons presented daily during classroom instruction. Those students who demonstrate above average achievement in Spanish Level I and II will be encouraged to enroll in Spanish Level III.
Spanish I
Prerequisites: None
Description: Students learn the most basic language skills needed to function in a Spanish speaking environment, such as asking simple questions, following directions, expressing likes and dislikes, and agreement or disagreement. Vocabulary is based on common experiences, such as weather, food, school, etc.
Freshman Focus is designed to help first year ninth grade students make a successful transition from middle school to high school. The class focuses on study skills, time management, and academic and career planning. Community guest speakers provide insight into possible student occupations and volunteer opportunities. Academic and CTAE teachers use a team approach to expose students to all areas of the high school program of study and incorporate guided study so that freshman receive additional instruction in content areas specific to their individual academic needs.
The language arts curriculum offers a systematic program in grades nine through twelve in which students acquire specific communication and critical thinking skills and concepts for interpreting and creating text. The language arts curriculum offers a range of classes suiting the individual needs, abilities, and learning styles of students to foster independent, lifelong learning. The writing process (write, revise, edit and share) develops competence and personal style in expressing both creative and critical thought. The program incorporates literature with regional as well as international emphasis. Computer labs and the media center offer students opportunity for technical and research expertise in the field of English/Language Arts.
English I
Prerequisites: None
Description: English I is a course that focuses on the study of composition and literature. Students will strengthen their critical thinking skills by reading and interpreting a range of literature and by conducting research. Through comprehensive practice with the writing process, student will improve their written expression. A state mandated End of Course Test is required and counts 15% of the student’s overall course grade.
English I Advanced
Prerequisites: None
Description: English I Advanced is a fast-paced course that focuses on the study of composition and literature. Students will enhance their critical thinking skills by reading and analyzing a range of literature and by conducting and evaluating research. Through comprehensive practice with the writing process, students will further develop their written expression. This course requires students to work independently on long-term reading and writing activities. A state mandated End of Course Test is required and counts 15% of the student’s overall course grade.
English I Honors
Prerequisites: Teacher Recommendation
Description: English I Honors is a rigorous and challenging course that focuses on the study of composition and literature. The class environment is demanding, requiring students to participate in complex reading and writing activities. To be successful in this course, students must be willing to take the initiative when working independently on long-term assignments. English I Honors requires that students be eager to take on a challenge and be prepared to perform at a higher level. A state mandated End of Course Test is required and counts 15% of the student’s overall course grade.
Creative Writing
Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor
Description: Creative Writing is for serious writers and those who wish to improve their writing skill. It explores multiple genres of writing as well as fine tuning skills such as developing character and plot, creating interesting and intricate plot structures, exploring ideas, observations and language through poetry and playwriting.
Journalism
Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor
Description: Journalism is a course open to all students who have a compelling interest in writing and the field of journalism. Students will study and write editorials, news and feature articles; they will be required to work under the pressure of deadlines. Students will be responsible for publishing the school newspaper.
Young Adult Literature (EJCHS Only)
Prerequisites: None
Description: This course focuses on the study and enjoyment of reading. Students will be required to read, discuss and analyze a variety of young adult literature. Students interested in this class must have a love for reading.
The Georgia Mathematics Curriculum focuses on actively engaging students in the development of mathematical understanding by using manipulatives and a variety of representations, working independently and cooperatively to solve problems, estimating and computing efficiently, and conducting investigations and recording findings. There is a shift towards applying mathematical concepts and skills in the context of authentic problems and for the student to understand concepts rather than merely follow a sequence of procedures. In mathematics classrooms, students will learn to think critically in a mathematical way with an understanding that there are many different ways to a solution and sometimes more than one right answer in applied mathematics. Mathematics is the economy of information. The central idea of all mathematics is to discover how knowing some things well, via reasoning, permits students to know much else without having to commit the information to memory as a separate fact. It is the connections, the reasoned, logical connects that make mathematics manageable. As a result, the implementation of Georgia’s performance Standards places a greater emphasis on problem solving, reasoning, representation, connections, and communication.
Accelerated Math I
Prerequisites: Teacher Recommendation
Description: This is the first in a sequence of mathematics courses designed to prepare students to take AB or BC Advanced Placement Calculus. It includes radical, polynomial, and rational expressions, functions, and their graphs, quadratic and radical equations, fundamentals of proof; properties of polygons, circles and spheres, coordinate geometry, sample statistics and curve fitting. A state mandated End of Course Test is required and counts 15% of the student’s overall course grade.
Math I
Prerequisites: None
Description: This is the first in a sequence of mathematics courses designed to prepare students to enter college at the calculus level. It includes radical, polynomial, and rational expressions, basic functions and their graphs, simple equations, fundamentals of proof, properties of polygons, coordinate geometry, sample statistics, and curve fitting. A state mandated End of Course Test is required and counts 15% of the student’s overall course grade.
Math Support Class
Description: This course will provide additional support to students in their effort to meet the standards of more rigorous and relevant mathematics courses. It will be taught concurrently with a student’s regular math class, giving extra time and utilizing a variety of strategies to help students build a stronger foundation for success in their current and future mathematics courses.
Biology
Prerequisites: None
Description: The Biology curriculum is designed to continue student investigations of the life sciences that began in grades K-8 and provide students the necessary skills to be proficient in biology. This curriculum includes more abstract concepts such as the interdependence of organisms, the relationship of matter, energy, and organization in living systems, the behavior of organisms, and biological evolution. Students investigate biological concepts through experience in laboratories and field work using the processes of inquiry. A state mandated End of Course Test is required and counts 15% of the student’s overall course grade.
Biology Honors
Prerequisites: None
Description: The Biology curriculum is designed to continue student investigations of the life sciences that began in grades K-8 and provide students the necessary skills to be proficient in biology. This curriculum includes more abstract concepts such as the interdependence of organisms, the relationship of matter, energy, and organization in living systems, the behavior of organisms, and biological evolution. Students investigate biological concepts through experience in laboratories and field work using the processes of inquiry. Biology Honors will incorporate instructional methods, activities, and laboratory investigations specific to preparing students for the rigors of future honors science courses and Advanced Placement courses. A state mandated End of Course Test is required and counts 15% of the student’s overall course grade.
U.S. Government
Prerequisites: None
Description: This course focuses on basic concepts and principles of the American political system, the structure and function of the American system of government, the roles and responsibilities of citizens to participate in the political process, and the relationship of the individual to the law and legal system. This course is required for graduation and satisfies the state requirement for U. S. Government.
U.S. Government Advanced
Prerequisites: None
Description: This advanced course focuses on the American system of government, the roles and responsibilities of citizens to participate in the political process, and the relationship of the individual to the law and legal system. Basic content is presented at a faster pace and content is studied more in-depth. This course will require advanced skills in reading and writing assignments and may include outside reading, essay writing and data based questions. This course is required for graduation and satisfies the state requirement for U.S. Government.
AP U.S. Government and Civics
Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor
Description: This college level course includes the College Board topics for the Advanced Placement US Government & Civics and Politics examination. The course content is equivalent to that found in college level freshman and sophomore courses. Students have the option of taking the Advanced Placement examination in May. Depending on the score earned, the student may be able to transfer the AP class for credit to the college he/she plans to attend. This course is required for graduation.
The art courses are designed to give all students an opportunity for creative expression. Students do not need prior experience in the visual arts to participate successfully in these courses. All the visual art courses are important electives for students.
Art
Prerequisites: None
Description: The purpose of this course is to enable students to communicate ideas and concepts through two- and three-dimensional design and composition, and develop appreciation for exemplars in varied cultures and historical periods.
Advanced Art (Available Only at JCCHS)
Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor
Description: This class groups the students who are more interested in pursuit of an art career or developing a portfolio. Students are encouraged to enter competitive art events and apply for scholarships. Emphasis is on presentation of artwork and developing a good portfolio, as well as advanced study.
Concert Band (Available Only at JCCHS)
Prerequisites: Participation in a middle school band program or
Previous instrumental experience
Description: Concert Band is the entry-level high school band. Students in Concert Band will receive concentrated instruction in music theory and basic instrumental techniques which will prepare them for more advanced literature.
Percussion Ensemble (percussion students in marching, wind ensemble and symphonic) (Available Only at EJCHS)
Description: The ensemble is made up of all percussionists and pianists. They perform with the marching and symphonic ensembles, as well as provide “percussion ensemble only” performances. The students enrolled will have the opportunity to explore numerous percussive instruments, as well as various styles and techniques in marching and symphonic performance. Music Theory will be taught along with the instrumental performance expectations.
Symphonic Band
Prerequisites: (musicians assigned to this ensemble according to audition placement results)
Description: The Symphonic Band will be taught with the same intensity as the Wind Ensemble, but with music literature to accommodate their skill level. Strict discipline and musical excellence id expected. Music Theory will be taught along with the instrumental music performance expectations.
Wind Ensemble (most advanced players; determined by audition placement results)
Description: The Wind Ensemble will represent the concert portion of our program, with goals parallel to our state and national music standards. Music Theory will be taught along with the instrumental performance expectations. The Wind Ensemble will reflect the strictest discipline and musical achievement possible.
Freshman Chorus
Prerequisites: None
Description: Freshman Chorus is a non-audition singing group for freshmen, which gives students an opportunity to enrich their musical talents. It is open to any freshman—no previous course is required, but encouraged. Music theory as well as instruction on vocal production and ear training is emphasized. The chorus is a performing group that presents concerts for the school and community. Opportunities to enter district and state events are offered.
Advanced Chorus (Available Only at JCCHS)
Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor
Description: The Advanced Chorus is an audition group with instruction emphasizing vocal production and performance. Students will rehearse, study, and perform music of various styles and periods. Music theory, ear-training, and sight-singing will be taught in conjunction with choral performance. The choir will present concerts for the school and the community throughout the school year, and will also participate in various district and state events. A choir tour/trip is also planned for this group (with the Women’s Chorus) every other year.
Drama (Called Drama at JCCHS and Drama I at EJCHS)
Prerequisites: None
Description: This is an introduction to theatre class and is a prerequisite to all other theatre courses. Once a student takes and passes Drama/Drama I he/she may take other theatre courses even in their freshman year. The Drama/Drama I class will be a part of the Fall Cabaret
The program offers education instructional classes to students in a variety of areas from lifetime fitness and sports, to lifetime outdoor activities, to defensive driving skills. Instruction is sequential and planned to develop and improve performance skills, to impart knowledge and concepts relevant to the activity, to introduce information concerning the fitness and health benefits of regular exercise, and to help students to develop and maintain physical fitness, as well as develop strategies for enhancing safety in all areas of life. These courses also provide opportunities for multicultural learning and socialization. Elementary through advanced level classes are provided in many activities. All classes are open to males and females for credit. Please consult our online pages of Physical Education Class Schedules and Class Descriptions for relevant information.
Fitness for Life/Health
Prerequisites: None
Description: This course is designed to fulfill the one Carnegie unit requirement for health and physical education. The purpose of the physical education component “Fitness for Life” is to promote the development and maintenance of personal fitness throughout the life cycle. It is conceptually based and focuses on healthy living and lifestyle choices, with particular emphasis on the role of exercise in a healthy lifestyle. Health education is designed to motivate and assist students in maintaining and improving their health, preventing disease, and reducing health-risk behaviors. It addresses the physical, mental and social dimensions of health.
Agricultural Science and Technology (02.47100)
Prerequisites: None
Description: Introduces the major areas of scientific agricultural production and research; presents problem-solving lessons and introductory skills and knowledge in agricultural science and agri-related technologies. Classroom and laboratory activities are supplemented through supervised agricultural experiences and leadership programs and activities of the FFA.
Career Pathway: Agricultural Mechanics
Agricultural Mechanics and Technology I (01.42100)
Prerequisites: Agricultural Science and Technology
Description: Introduces selected major areas of agricultural mechanics technology including small engine operation and repair, metal fabrication, woodworking, and electrical wiring. Learning activities include basic understanding, skill development and problem-solving. Classroom and laboratory activities are supplemented through supervised agricultural experiences and leadership programs and activities of the FFA.
Career Pathway: Agriscience
Animal Science and Biotechnology (02.42100)
Prerequisites: Agricultural Science and Technology
Description: Introduces scientific principles applied to the animal industry; covers reproduction, genetics, nutrition, technology, processing, and distribution of agricultural animal products. Classroom and laboratory activities are supplemented through supervised agricultural experiences and leadership programs and activities of the FFA.
Career Pathway: Forestry and Natural Resources
Forestry Science (03.45100)
Prerequisites: Agricultural Science and Technology
Description: Provides entry-level skills for employment in the forest industry and for further study; covers establishing forests by natural and artificial means, maintaining and surveying forest, identifying and protecting trees, practicing silviculture, measuring trees and land, mapping, preparing for timber sales and harvest, employing multiple-use resource management, keeping records, and figuring taxes. Classroom and laboratory activities are supplemented through supervised agricultural experiences and leadership programs and activities of the FFA.
Floriculture Production and Management (Floral Design I) (01.46200)
Prerequisites: General Horticulture/Plant Science
Description: Provides methods to produce, culture, and market potted flowering plants, cut flowers, foliage plants, bedding plants, and other (generally non-woody) plants for ornamental purposes; covers business procedures, culturing practices, and mechanics used in floriculture business. Classroom and laboratory activities are supplemented through supervised agricultural experiences and leadership programs and activities of the FFA.
Career Pathway: Horticultural Studies
General Horticulture/Plant Science (01.46100)
Prerequisites: None
Description: Provides methods to produce, process, and market plants, shrubs, and trees used principally for ornamental, recreational, and aesthetic purposes and to establish, maintain, and manage horticultural enterprises. Classroom and laboratory activities are supplemented through supervised agricultural experiences and leadership programs and activities of the FFA.
Career Pathway: Construction (Available Only at EJCHS)
Construction I (46.54500)
Prerequisites: None
Description: The Construction Technology core curriculum encompasses the basics and fundamentals of common skills spanning a variety of construction occupations. These basic skills, including safety, mathematics, hand tools, blueprint reading, and basic rigging, are seen as minimally essential to accomplishment of all subsequent, more advanced objectives in the construction curriculum. The technical and performance requirements for these skills are integrated throughout the scope of the four-year National Center Construction Education Research (NCCER) curriculum and are prerequisite to specializing in occupation training for carpentry, electrical, HVAC, masonry, sheet metal, plumbing, and welding. Minimum performance requirements for this course, and throughout the four-year curriculum, are based on the student successfully completing the modules.
Career Pathway: Construction (Available Only at EJCHS)
Construction II (46.54600)
Prerequisites: Construction I
Description: The Construction Technology curriculum, Construction II, is designed to acquaint participants with the four major technical occupations that are available in the building industry (carpentry, electrical, masonry, and plumbing). The various activities equip high school students with the skills needed to select a building construction occupation, enter the workforce, and continue to advance in one of these introductions to the basic requirements of each of these fields, the structure and skills required, and use of specialized tools, equipment, and materials. Approximately one-third of student time is invested in the technical aspects of the occupation with the majority of their time (two-thirds) committed to performance-based, construction-related lab activities. This course is designed to familiarize students with the fundamentals of the various building construction occupations for the purpose of preparing them to select either carpentry, electrical, masonry, or plumbing for more highly specialized training in subsequent courses. Minimum performance requirements for this course are based on successful student completion according to the National Center for Construction Education and research 9NCCER) Occupational Standards. Students who successfully complete the course in accordance with NCCER standards are eligible for registration with the NCCER National Craft Worker Registry.
Career Pathway: Engineering Drawing and Design
Engineering Concepts and Drawings (48.54200)
Prerequisites: Introduction to Engineered Drawings
Description: This course is designed to further the development of student knowledge and skills in the engineering drawing and design field. Students learn to illustrate more complex objects using the CAD system and develop skills in dimensioning, tolerancing, pictorials, sections, auxiliary views, and intersection and developments.
Career Pathway: Engineering Drawing and Design
Introduction to Engineering, Drawing and Design (48.54100)
Prerequisites: Algebra I
Description: This course is designed to introduce students to the engineering, drawing and design field. Emphasis is placed on safety, the correct use of tools and equipment, drafting media, sketching, lettering, alphabet of lines, geometric construction, fundamentals of CAD, and multiview drawings. Students learn traditional drafting techniques through the study of geometric construction at which time they are introduced to computer aided drafting and design.
Competencies for the co-curricular student organization Future Business Leaders of America 9FBLA) are integral components of both the core employability skills standards and the technical skills standards, and FBLA activities will be incorporated throughout instructional strategies developed for each Business and Computer Science e course listed below. In addition, students enrolled in any Business and Computer Science course are encouraged to become dues-paid members of the program’s co-curricular student organization, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA).
Career Pathway: Administrative/Information Support
Computer Applications (07.44110)
Prerequisites: None
Description: Students enrolled in this course become proficient in word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database software.
Career Pathway: Financial Management: Accounting
Business Essentials (formerly Introduction to Business) (06.41600)
Prerequisites: None
Description: This course is the foundation course for the Financial Management: Accounting Pathway. The course is designed to help students build a strong knowledge base and develop management skills as they study forms of business ownership, functions of management, budgeting and finance, technology, communications, legislation, leadership and teamwork, marketing, and economics. Mastery of these standards through project-based learning and leadership development activities of the Career and Technical Student Organizations will help prepare students with a competitive edge for the global marketplace.
Career Pathway: Computer Science Academy and Interactive Media
Computing in the Modern World (11.41300)
Prerequisites: None
Description: Students will acquire a fundamental understanding of the operation of computers and computer networks and create useful programs implementing simple algorithms. By developing Web pages that include images, sound, and text, they can acquire a working understanding of the Internet, common formats for data transmission, and some insights into the design of the human-computer interface. Exposure to career possibilities and discussion of ethical issues relating to computers are also important threads in this cours
Career Pathway: Broadcast and Video Production
Advanced Broadcast and Video Production (10.51210)
Prerequisites: Broadcast and Video Production
Description: This course offers students the opportunity to participate in a total news production process. Major emphasis will be placed on utilization of production equipment and roles. Hands-on activities and experiences will enhance technical skills. As students progress in the program, students will aid in the implementation of the studio production process with additional emphasis placed on pre/post production activities, information gathering, fieldwork activities, on-site preparation, and final editing. Leadership potential will be encouraged by the assumption of specific roles within the class, i.e. floor director and news director. Students will examine the ethical responsibilities of broadcast video production to the school and community. They will be involved in exploring career opportunities in media technology, media production, and electronic or print journalism. Survey, research, job shadowing, and internship opportunities will provide additional insight into career possibilities. This course may be taken more than once.
Broadcast and Video Production (10.51110)
Prerequisites: None
Description: This course takes a hands-on approach to understanding the basics of various types of media including print, video, and audio. Students will practice speech skills, basic journalistic writing, interview techniques, and information gathering skills necessary for the complete and accurate coverage of a topic. In addition, students will demonstrate basic journalistic skills through the creation of video projects.
Career Pathway: Manufacturing (Available Only at JCCHS)
Foundations of Manufacturing and Materials Science (21.44100)
Prerequisites: None
Description: Foundations of Manufacturing and Materials Science is the introductory course for the Manufacturing career pathway. This course provides students with opportunities to become familiar with related careers and develop fundamental technological literacy as they learn about the history, systems, and processes of manufacturing. In addition, the course will provide an overview of the safe use of tools and equipment used in the industry.
Foundations of Family and Consumer Science (20.40101)
Prerequisites: None
Description: This is an introductory course and includes classroom instruction and laboratory experience. It is designed to expose students to all areas of Family and Consumer Sciences. Emphasis is placed on: Child Development and Parenting; Nutrition and Wellness; Interpersonal Relationships; Individual and Family Development; Housing; Interior Design; Textiles and Apparel; and Careers in Family and Consumer Sciences. Project-based instruction and the integration of Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) provide students with opportunities for higher order thinking, communication, and leadership development.
Career Pathway: Nutrition and Food Science
Food, Nutrition and Wellness (20.41610)
Prerequisites: Foundations of Family and Consumer Science
Description: Food, Nutrition and Wellness is an essential course in understanding nutritional needs and food choices for optimal health of individuals across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on: nutrient requirements and dietary planning, eating disorders and food choices, MyPyramid and Dietary Guidelines, Nutrition Facts labels, wellness and fitness, food safety and sanitation, and kitchen equipment. This course leads to the advanced nutrition pathway. Lab experiences will be integrated into the curriculum. Project-based instruction and the integration of Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) provide students with opportunities for higher order thinking, communication, and leadership development.
Applications of Therapeutic Services (25.52200)
Prerequisites: None
Description: Applications of Therapeutic Services is an intermediate course for the Therapeutic Services Career Pathway and is designed to provide an overall framework of basic skills utilized in the provision of direct client care. Monitoring and evaluating client status includes assessment techniques such as vital signs, as well as, the application of mathematical concepts appropriate to clinical expectations and/or work-based learning. The function and fundamental pathophysiology of each body system is evaluated prior to community first aid and basic life support techniques which are expanded to include rescue skills for infants and children. Students continue with the development of individual career portfolios utilizing postsecondary program research, employability skills, and/or work based learning and may receive recognition for their accomplishments through a variety of venues locally, regionally, and nationally such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA), and the National Consortium on Health Science and Technology Education (NCHSTE). Upon completion of this course and prerequisites students who successfully master these standards will be eligible to sit for a National Certificate of Proficiency or Mastery, used in partnership between NCHSTE and National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI).
Career Pathway: Therapeutic Services-Nursing
Introduction to Healthcare Science (25.52100)
Prerequisites: None
Description: Introduction to Healthcare Science is a foundations course for the Therapeutic Services Career Pathway. It is appropriate for students wishing to pursue a career in the Healthcare Industry. The course will enable students to receive initial exposure to Healthcare Science skills and attitudes applicable to the Healthcare industry. The course will enable students to receive initial exposure to Healthcare Science skills and attitudes applicable to the healthcare industry. The concepts of health, wellness, and preventative care are evaluated, as well as, ethical and legal responsibilities of today’s healthcare provider. Fundamental healthcare skills development is initiated including medical terminology, microbiology, and basic life support. Students are required to meet both national intrastate professional guidelines as designated by applicable regulatory agencies such as the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) and Center for Disease Control (CDC). Mastery of these standards through project based learning, technical skills practice, and leadership development activities of the career and technical student organization-Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) will provide students with a competitive edge for either entry into the healthcare global marketplace and/or the post-secondary institution of their choice to continue their education and training. This course is considered broad-based with high impact and is a prerequisite for all Healthcare Science Education courses.
Career Pathway: Networking (Available Only at EJCHS)
Computer Applications (07.44110)
Prerequisites: None
Description: Knowing how to use computer applications software is a basic skill for everyone. Students in this course become proficient in word processing, database, spreadsheet, publishing, and presentation software. This course is a prerequisite for all other courses in Information Technology.
The Career and Technical Education Division provides technical assistance, leadership, and state guidelines to support education programs that are specifically designed to meet the needs of special population students.
Coordinated C areer Academic Education (CCAE) is a support program designed for Special Populations students as it relates to the federal Carl D. Perkins legislation. Through participation in the CCAE program, students learn about the world of work and the employability skills they need to be successful. This support program provides students the opportunity to sharpen their skills and develop confidence and maturity through meeting challenges and completing projects. As they receive recognition for those achievements, their self-esteem grows and they become more confident of their abilities.
Students in this program are encouraged to participate in the career and technical student organization most closely aligned with their program of study or in the Georgia Career Student Association 9Georgia CSA) which is specifically designed for special populations. Membership in the Georgia CSA helps students become well-rounded, as well as enables students to recognize and develop their leadership abilities. By participating in school and community projects and the Georgia CSA competitive events, members learn to plan, organize, and implement—qualities essential in leadership.
Program Goals:
· Prepare students for gainful employment
· Provide students with educational opportunities
· Develop responsible employees for business and industry
· Develop a well-rounded program for the transition of students from high school to post secondary oppor6tunities
· Focus on civic, social, and moral responsibilities
CCAE (Coordinated Career Academic Education) I (32.41400)
Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor AND teacher and counselor recommendations
Grades: 9, 10, 11, OR 12
Description: The Coordinated Career Academic Program provides an intervention instructional support laboratory program for at-risk students. This program emphasizes the importance of academic relevance in the areas of CTAE, math, language arts, social studies, and science. Students enrolled in CCAE are provided with assistance in curriculum, guidance, counseling, and career development activities. Students are encouraged to participate in the Career Student Association which is a co-curricular component of CCAE.
ESOL (English to Speakers of Other Languages)
Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Description: The purpose of the English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) class is to guide non-native English speakers in learning the basics of English literature, grammar, and composition. This class is extremely flexible and the material covered and concepts taught are determined largely by the initial ability of the class. The ESOL class is designed to lead students from a non-English speaking proficiency, to a Basic Interpersonal Communication level (BICS), then finally to a level of Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency (CALP). By the time a student exits the ESOL program, he or she will have the skills necessary to succeed academically in a regular high school English class.
JROTC I (28.03100)
Prerequisites: None
Description: This course is designed to motivate all students to become better citizens and better young adults. The course focuses on and emphasizes the importance of academic success, self-confidence and leadership. Students may participate in extracurricular activities such as the rifle team, drill team, color guard, saber team and raider team activities that will develop leadership and problem-solving skills in students. The course is an elective for students or may be used as a core requirement for technical/career students. Junior ROTC is divided into four Leadership Education and Training (LET) levels. Tenth graders enrolled in LET II, 11th graders in LET III and 12th graders in LET IV. Each course compliments many other high school courses by improving student’s academic and overall performance in planning career and academic pursuits after high school.
JROTC II (28.03200)
Prerequisites: JROTC I
Description: This course is a continuation of JROTC I with an emphasis on Government.
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The Jackson County Comprehensive High School Website
www.jackson.k12.ga.us/jcchs, where you will fine
· News about school activities.
· Links to school departments.
· The high school handbook with policies and club offerings.
The Jackson County School District Website
www.jackson.k12.ga.us, where you will find
· Information about the activities of the Jackson County Board of Education and the school district’s central office.
· Links to information regarding each school in the district.
· Links to Internet resources for students, parents, teachers, and administrators.
· School calendars for holidays, standardized tests, and report card issuance.
· Lunch menus for elementary, middle, and high schools.