Career and Technical Education Programs (CTE)
APPLIED TECHNOLOGY
Automotive Technology Partnership: G.C.C. Grade 12 3 Sem 3 Credits
This partnership with Glendale Community College (GCC) enables students to complete a sequence of basic required automotive courses beginning the summer between their Junior and Senior years of high school. Students are expected to successfully complete a sequence of three courses including:
· AUT 097 - General Automotive Maintenance (Summer)
· AUT 101AA - Internal Combustion Engines Theory (Fall)
· AUT 130 - Automotive Quick Service (Spring)
These courses are held at GCC and students can earn up to nine (9) college credits and three (3) high school elective credits by completing the summer class as well as classes in fall and spring of their Senior year. During the spring, interested students will have the opportunity to apply for entrance into one of three factory-sponsored training programs, Chrysler, GM and Ford, located at GCC. This is a unique opportunity for students interested in the automotive industry to transition smoothly from school to advanced training and the world of work.
Business and Computer Education
Accounting 1-2 Grades 10-12 2 Sem 1 Credit
Accounting is an excellent opportunity to prepare for employment in any business, finance, accounting or computerized field. Students learn accounting principles by analyzing and recording business transactions and preparing financial statements. The students will learn:
· To manage the records of a business using automated accounting software
· Skills that will make them employable
· Knowledge and skills that will be used in college, business and many careers
Advanced Accounting Grades 11-12 2 Sem 1 Credit
Prerequisite: Accounting 1-2
Students increase their employability and accounting background. The student will learn:
· Corporate accounting
· Managerial accounting
· Cost accounting
· Departmentalized accounting
· Industry standard accounting software
This class will increase their potential for success in college business, finance and accounting programs.
Business Internship (COE) Grade 12 2 Sem 1 Credit
(Cooperative Office Education)
Prerequisites: One business education course (Keyboarding/Business Computer Applications recommended). Career interest in office occupations. Application and interview with the Coordinator. Note: Student must be enrolled in Business Internship Field (COE)
Senior students attend classes part of the day and are employed in an office part time working a minimum of 10 hours a week. Through classroom instruction and on-the-job training, the student will:
· develop business skills
· develop a working knowledge of business practices and procedures
· develop a businesslike attitude
· develop self-confidence in a work situation
· learn how to work with people
· learn how to advance in a chosen field
· earn money while gaining experience
· determine student career choice and further education needs for working in the business world
Business Internship Field (COE) Grade 12 2 Sem 1 Credit
(Cooperative Office Education)
Prerequisites: Student must be enrolled in Business Internship (COE). Students must work a minimum of 10 hours per week.
Business Technology Grades 9-10 2 Sem 1 Credit
This energetic course is designed to provide students with an overview of business professions. Students will learn and apply business skills and related technology needed to succeed in a business environment. Students will also examine the skills necessary to obtain and maintain a job by researching career interests. In addition, students will learn life skills such as technology, personal finance and written and verbal communication. Students use state-of-the-art equipment and industry-related instructional materials.
CISCO Network Academy 1-4 Grades 11-12 4 Sem 2 Credits
A four semester course designed to teach students how to design, build and maintain computer networks. The course focuses on network equipment where students learn to configure Cisco routers and switches. Skills learned can potentially lead graduates to entry level IT positions, a foundation for technology-related college programs or careers in a variety of information technology positions.
The course introduces students to basic and advanced networking concepts such as IP addressing, the OSI model, network topologies, LAN design, and routing protocols.
Marketing (DECA)
(Distributive Education Clubs of America) Grades 10-12 2 Sem 1 Credit
This is a challenging class that explores exciting business career opportunities. Marketing involves determining customer needs and deciding how best to satisfy those needs. This is a hands-on class for those interested in: sales, economics, entrepreneurship, advertising, career preparation, distribution, and creating business and promotional plans. Marketing is a co-curricular class that encourages students to participate with DECA and apply skills learned in class to real world applications.
Advanced Marketing (DECA) Grade 12 2 Sem 1 Credit
(Distributive Education Clubs of America)
Prerequisite: Student must be enrolled in Advanced Merchandising Field (DECA).
Students must qualify for part-time employment and work a minimum of 10 hours a week in a marketing or distributing business. In both the classroom and the business, the students receive training in such Career and Technical Education areas as selling, merchandise information, duties related to preparing merchandise for sale, and management concepts.
Advanced Marketing Field (DECA) Grade 12 2 Sem 1 Credit
(Distributive Education Clubs of America)
Prerequisite: Student must be enrolled in Advanced Marketing (DECA).
EDUCATION PROFESSIONS
Education Professions Grades 11-12 2 Sem 1 Credit
This course is to provide high school students, potentially interested in becoming teachers, with first-hand classroom experience needed to inform and shape occupational choices. The class consists of instruction from a Master teacher and practicum in real classrooms.
Advanced Education Professions Grades 11-12 2 Sem 1 Credit
This course is a continuation of Education Professions with an additional emphasis on career pathways and further opportunity for internships with mentoring teachers in neighboring schools.
Family and Consumer Sciences
Career Internship/Family & Consumer Sciences Grade 12 2 Sem 1 Credit
This class is designed for students interested in exploring careers in Family & Consumer Sciences. This class may include the areas of: child care, elementary education, fashion, interior design, hospitality and culinary arts. In the class, the students learn job-seeing skills related to a job/career they may choose. The students also learn effective communication, financial management, time/stress management and career planning. The FCCLA (Family, Career & Community Leaders of America) student club provides experiences for students to develop leadership and community service skills.
Career Internship/Family & Consumer Sciences Field Grade 12 2 Sem 1 Credit
Prerequisite: Enrolled concurrently in Career Internship/Family & Consumer Sciences class.
Field work is a wage-earning job. The jobs are in areas of Family & Consumer Sciences as mentioned in the Career Internship class description. Employment is an average of 10 hour per week.
Child Development Grades 10-12 2 Sem 1 Credit
This year long early childhood education course focuses on the growth and development of young children, conception through preschool age. Students will develop skills in working with young children that can be applied to future careers and parenting. Students will observe children in a developmental preschool setting.
APOLLO & Washington HIGH SCHOOL
Child Oriented Occupations Program (COOP) Grades 11-12 2 Sem 2 Credits
Prerequisite: Child Development or teacher approval.
2 hours per day; 1 hour class & 1 hour Preschool field.
C.O.O.P. provides hands-on experience and exposes students to the possibility of working with children and skills required for entry into early childhood occupational professions. These would include education, health related occupations, artistic design, business and food/nutrition. Students are required to plan and execute lessons within the preschool lab.
Introduction to Culinary Arts 1-2 Grades 9-12 2 Sem 1 Credit
Students will learn the basic culinary skills of food preparation, nutrition, sanitation and safety. Lab work is done in cooperative groups and students learn both the preparation and presentation of nutritious meals. Students will have the opportunity to experience the joys of cooking as they expand their cooking skills for home and/or the food service industry.
Culinary Arts 1-2 Grades 10-12 2 Sem 1 Credit
Prerequisites: Introduction to Culinary Arts 1-2 and teacher approval.
This class is designed to introduce and prepare students with the academic and workplace industry standard skills needed for hospitality and food production. The focus is on preparation for careers in industries such as hotels, meeting centers, educational facilities, recreation/parks and cruise lines.
Culinary Arts 3-4 Grades 10-12 2 Sem 1 Credit
Prerequisite: Culinary Arts 1-2
Students will learn advanced academic and workplace industry skills for hospitality and food production. Students will have the opportunity to complete industry internship hours and then may take the National Restaurant Association Industry Certification Test.
Graphic Communications
Digital Photography 1-2 Grades 9-12 2 Sem 1 Credit
This dynamic course instructs students in visual arts and prepares the student to use basic artistic techniques to effectively communicate ideas and information to business and consumer audiences via digital photography. Students will use digital cameras to capture images, computer software to edit images, and learn graphic arts work-flow practices in order to produce business and artistic photography.
Digital Photography 3-4 Grades 10-12 2 Sem 1 Credit
Prerequisite: Photography 1-2
Students will increase their photographic and technology skills through experimentation and research into a variety of advanced digital applications. Students will produce and edit advanced digital images for publication in a work-based environment. Continued study of photos is for the serious photographer willing to dedicate extra-curricular time to the class. This course may be repeated for credit.
Advanced Digital Photography Grades 10-12 2 Sem 1 Credit
Prerequisites: Digital Photography 3-4 with teacher recommendation.
Students increase their skills through experimentation and research into a variety of photographic media. Knowledge and skills attained may lead to the opportunity, with instructor approval, to participate in the College Board’s Advanced Placement program. This course may be repeated for credit.
School Publications Grades 10-12 2 Sem 1 Credit
Prerequisite: Introduction to Graphic Communications
In this course students will explore the fundamental principles and creative process of graphic design as it relates to newspaper production. An emphasis is placed on visual problem solving skills and the creative and aesthetic aspects of traditional graphic design. This course includes practical application of graphic communications and newspaper production skills such as planning, editing, financing and distributing the paper, writing headlines and stories, and designing pages. Other units of study include research techniques and analysis of current events and the professional communications media. Maturity, responsibility and willingness to work and meet deadlines are required personal attributes. The course also explores the implications of traditional graphic design in a digital format.
MEDICAL OCCUPATIONS
Health Careers Education 1-2 (HCE) Grades 11-12 2 Sem 1 Credit
This program includes work experience at one of the major hospitals in the Phoenix area. Work experience is for two hours per day, three days a week. Related instruction conducted two days a week for two hours at a GUHSD high school. Transportation to and from the hospital is provided by the district. Students work side-by-side with hospital staff in a variety of jobs which include nursing, pharmacy, social services, physical and recreational therapy, x-ray, supply, laboratory, and others. The experience provides students with skills, knowledge, and understanding of occupations of the health field.
Health Careers Education 1-2 Field (HCE) Grades 11-12 2 Sem 1 Credit
Prerequisite: Student must be enrolled in Health Careers Education 1-2 (HCE).
WEST-MEC
Auto Collision I-II Grades 10-12 2 Sem 3 Credits
Customize cars and your career. Find out what it takes to make a damaged car look and drive like new in the West-MEC Automotive Collision Industries program. From a bang-up job to a polished ride, you will learn how to estimate damages, repair and refinish collision vehicles using the same tools and equipment used in real-world auto body repair-shops.
Auto Technologies I-II/III-I Grade 11 4 Sem 6 Credits
Rev up the engine and start your career. Get geared up for your future in the West-MEC Automotive Technologies program. From bumper to bumper, learn how to handle everything from car computer diagnostics to engine maintenance using high-tech industry tools and equipment.
Med/Heavy Diesel I-II Grade 11 4 Sem 6 Credits
Heavy-duty career on all cylinders. The West-MEC Medium Heavy Diesel Technology program will teach you the nuts and bolts of diesel mechanics from skilled professionals. You will learn how to repair and maintain big rig equipment in a modern and interactive training facility.
Cosmetology Grade 10-12 4 Sem 8 Credits
Put your creativity to work. Turn your passion for style into a career. The West-MEC Cosmetology program will teach you the latest techniques and trends in hair, skin and nail care. Learn the fundamentals of the beauty business from experienced cosmetology professionals in a state-of-the-art salon setting.
This partnership with West-MEC enables students to complete the state required 1,600 skill set hours beginning the summer of their junior year. The training is completed at the West-MEC/Maricopa Skill Center campus. Students can earn up to eight (8) high school elective credits by completing the training. Students who successfully complete the program will be eligible to sit for the State Board of Cosmetology examination. (Students must have a social Security number or work permit to take the state exam.) This is a unique opportunity for students interested in the cosmetology field.
· The Cosmetology program requires an application process. Students interested in Cosmetology should see their school counselor for an application and more details.
Dental Assisting 1-2 Grade 12 2 Sem 3.5 Credits
A career that will make you shine. Brush up on dental health care basics in the West-MEC Dental Assisting program. You will gain experience and technical knowledge for a polished career in the dental field. Learn the functions that take place in a dental office including, patient care, laboratory procedures and administrative duties.
Emergency Medical Technician Grade 12 2 Sem 4 Credits
Answer the call to help. Learn life-saving emergency techniques and how to care for people in an emergency situation. The West-MEC Emergency Medical Technician program gives you the opportunity to learn the basics of first response care and the skills needed for this challenging yet rewarding career.
This partnership with West-MEC enables students to complete a sequence of basic required EMT courses beginning the fall of their senior year. Students are expected to successfully complete a sequence of three courses including: