Career Technical School

COURSE OFFERINGS

Technical Endorsement/Articulation Information Awarded for the first time in 1992, the Technical Endorsement is intended primarily to raise the academic expections and performance of all students, but especially for students, who might previously not have considered continuing their education after high school. Although the Technical Endorsement runs paralled to the Advanced Endorsement, it has a broader scope in that its goal is to prepare studens for any of three specific options after high school.
	1. Entrance into a two-year community college or technical college 2. Entrance into a four-year postsecondary school after completion of two years at a community or technical college 3. Entrance directly into the work force with advanced technical skills
Besides enhanced skills and greater academic achievement, perhaps the greatest benefit to be derived from the Technical Endorsement is advanced placement at the postsecondary level. Articulation agreements with Chattahoochee Valley Community College, Columbus Technical Institute, Southern Union State College, Sparks State Technical College and Alabama Aviation & Technical College will give students college credit for skills mastered in specific training areas while at CHS.

Business & Marketing Education

Accounting Principles (grades 9-12)
This course is designed to place emphasis on basic principles, concepts, and procedures of accounting. Students are introduced to techniques of bookkeeping and how to start and operate a business by using simulations related to sole proprietorships and partnerships.

Advanced Accounting (grades 10-12)
This course offers increased emphasis on accounting procedures and techniques for solving business problems and making financial decisions. Students use accounting and/or spreadsheet software to record, analyze and interpret financial records. Students also complete work on advanced simulations for managerial and corporate accounting. Prerequisite: Accounting Principles and teacher recommendation

Administrative/Business Management (grades 10-12)
This course is designed to aid students in becoming more knowledgeable about business owership and administration on a day-to-day basis. Emphasis is placed on work attitudes, ethics, and skills necessary for workplace success. Students are involved in activities that require the use of problem-solving abilities. Communication, computation, word processing and records management skills are integrated into the instructional units through the use of simulations. Telecommunications and information processing are also covered in this course to include Internet, e-commerce, presentations and research. Students will examine business ownership and the responsibilities of managing a business. This course is considered a "finishing" course and is recommended for advanced students. Students also will have the opportunity to participate in internships with local corporations and businesses.

Personal and Business Finance (grades 10-12)
This course provides students with opportunities to develop skills for solving real world problems. The curriculum focuses on areas of study that address personal financial planning, financial services, budgeting, investments, insurance protection, credit management, consumer purchases and consumer rights and responisbilities. An integral component of the course is the study of banking, investment and financial analysis through activities, projects, simulations, shadowing/internship and Internet research.

Advanced Financial Management (grades 11-12)
This course offers increased emphasis on the procedures and techniques used to solve business problems and make sound financial decisions. It gives a more in depth overview of national/international business and social and economic environment of business. Emphasis will include hands-on activities, simulations, and work-based learning activities at area banks, mortgage companies and security/investment firms in the area, which will lead to employment in the financial field. Students must adhere to acceptable standards of dress, conduct and confidentiality required in the work place. Prerequisite: Personal and Business Finance and teacher approval

Business and Marketing Essentials (grades 9-12)
This course will introduce students to the world of business and marketing and help prepare them for the economic roles of consumer, worker, and citizen. This course serves as the foundation for future study in Business/Marketing Education. Topics include basic business principles, marketing concepts, systems thinking and total quality, entrepreneurship and the current environment for business and marketing in the global community.

Coordinated Studies (grades 11 and 12)
This course is designed to prepare advanced students for occupations in their chosen career area. It provides the opportunity to enhance skills, attitudes, and habits consistent with their career objective. Emphasis is placed on employment regulations, employer expectations, safety, teamwork, self-management and employment documentation. Students develop a career plan, career portfolio, and enhance their opportunities for meaningful employment that will result in placement in the local business community. Prior to entering this course students must have completed two courses in their chosen career field. Students are required to attend Co-Op seminar while enrolled in the work cooperative portion of this course. Prerequisite: 2 courses in Business/Marketing Education, passed all sections of the graduation exam, valid driver's license, transportation and teacher approval

Integrated Computer Technology (grades 9-12)
This course is designed to provide students with skills in microcomputer technology and business applications using current software programs. Students learn the theory behind computer technology as well as the skills needed to create documents, spreadsheets and presentations using Microsoft Office.

Interactive Multimedia Design (grades 10-12)
This course is designed to provide students with skills involving presentations, desktop publishing, web publishing and digital graphics. Students use various hardware paraphenalia as well as the Internet for integrating skills to create a variety of publications. Prerequisite: Integrated Computer Technology and teacher approval

Law and Society/International Business (grades 9-12)
This course provides an overview of the law and the judicial system. Economic and social concepts are explored as they relate to the legal principles and to business and personal laws. Emphasis is placed on business law as it affects young adults with focus on the rights and responsibilities of students as citizens, consumers, and employees. International business analyzes the effects of foreign trade on business and personnel. Emphasis will be placed on how to change international perceptions, stereotypes and prejudices affecting international trade. Students will contrast the American enterprise system with other economic systems and explain how national economics are measured. Further emphasis will be placed on comparing customs and cultures of major trade countries that affect cultural interactions on an international basis. Students will also examine e-commerce and golobal trade.

Marketing Dynamics (grades 9-12)
This course provides students with an advanced study of marketing concepts and techniques. Focus is placed upon marketing functions, entrepreneurship concepts, national and global economics, international marketing and human relations. Areas of specialized study in marketing careers - hospitality and tourism, advertising, retail management, distribution/trade - are emphasized. Student will participate in the DECA as an integral part of this course. Prerequisite: Business and Marketing Essentials

Network Management/MOS Certification (grades 11 and 12)
This course provides students with a step-by-step introduction to the field of computer networking including media and hardware, network design, protocols, software and the Internet. Students will become familiar with the concepts and vocabulary of computer networking and will gain hands-on experience in basic technology. Students will also study the advanced features of Microsoft Office XP and will be eligible for MOS (Microsoft Office Specialist) Certification testing upon successful completion of this course with teacher recommendation. Prerequisite: Integrated Computer Technology

Students enrolled in Business/Marketing Education courses are required to join the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) student organization as an integral part of their class.

A+ Certification (grades 11-12)
This one credit course provides students with information regarding the maintenance, upgrading, and configuration of PC hardware, components, and peripherals. Upon successful completion of this course, students are able to maintain, upgrade, and configure PC systems. Students receive both classroom instruction and hands-on laboratory experiences. A strong emphasis is placed on proper safety practices and industry ethics. Prerequisite: Network Management/MOS Certification and teacher recommendation

Culinary Arts & Hospitality Course

Culinary Arts & Hospitality I (grades 10-12)
This course provides students with the knowledge and skills for working in the food service and hospitality industries, major topics included in this course are food service business practice, loss and prevention, human relations, marketing records, correspondence and forms, financial stability, work schedules, supervision, salesmanship, menu pricing, liability, equipment, recipe, yield, performance of food items, safety and sanitation, food safety and sanitation, food preparation, condiments, food portioning, plating food, table service, special occasion, convenience food, food presentation, banquet and catering services, food packing and transporting, hospitality business practice, lodging technology and careers.

Education Courses

Teaching Careers (grades 11 and 12)
This course is designed for students who are interested in pursuing a career in education. Content standards guide students to discover the teaching and learning processes and career opportunities in the field of education. Course content includes the organizational structure of education, careers, the role of the teacher, characteristics of effective teachers, communication skills, the teaching and learning processes, learning styles, research, characteristics of positive classroom environments, human growth and development, curriculum development, student characteristics, teaching techniques, learning activities, education initiatives and technology. Proof of insurance required

Teaching (grades 10-12)
This course includes content that will help students implement the teaching and learning processes studied in Teaching Careers. Major topics included in this course are funding sources, budget preparation, legal aspects of education, research, teaching and learning theories, curriculum development, positive learning environments, creative teaching techniques, appropriate learning activities, instructional resources, community resources and services, scope and sequence charts, course outlines, lesson plans, testing, grading, developing partnerships, technology and careers. Prerequisite: Teaching Careers, proof of insurance, teacher recommendation

Advanced Teaching (grades 11-12)
This course provides students with advanced knowledge and skills used in the education field. The concepts of legal aspects of education, instructional resources, motivation, types of assessments, constructing tests, positive learning environment, lesson planning and teaching for various areas and grades, reading level of instructional materials, classroom management strategies, developing partnerships, public relations, professional associations, technology, and careers are included in the course. Prerequisite: Teaching, proof of insurance, teacher recommendation

Teaching Internship (grades 11-12)
Students who have completed the three other teaching courses are eligible to enroll in Teaching Internship. This course allows students to spend time in a classroom setting on a regular basis. In this experience, students are assigned to a teacher within the school system who teaches the subject matter area of interest to the student. This course provides student with a context in which they can make a personal assessment of their commitment to pursue a teaching career. Prerequisite: Advanced Teaching, proof of insurance, teacher approval

Trade and Industrial Courses

Automotive Technology 1 (2 term course)
This is a nationally certified program that provides classroom and shop experience in the 8 areas of the automobile. Thie first year program includes electrical/electronics 1, engine performance 1, suspension and steering 1, and brakes1. Proof of insurance is required

Automotive Technology 2 (2 term course)
This course is a continuation of units taught in Automotive Technology 1. Areas covered during the second year include brakes 2, electrical/electronics 2, engine performance 2, and suspension and steering 2. Prerequisite: Proof of insurance and teacher recommendation

Automotive Technology 3 (2 term course)
This course is a continuation of units from Automotive Technology 2. Areas covered during year three include brakes 3, suspension and steering 3, engine repair, manual drive train and axles, automatic transmissions and heating and air conditioning. Prerequisite: Proof of insurance and teacher recommendation

Construction 1 (2 term course)
This course includes, but is not limited to, an introduction to cabinet and millwork, basic cabinet making, and basic carpentry in both a classroom and shop setting. Instruction emphasizes the care and use of hand and power tools, equipment and materials. Proof of insurance is required

Construction 2 & 3 (2 term courses)
These courses provide advanced instruction and a continuation of the units from prior construction course. Topics include, but are not limited to, advanced cabinet making, advanced carpentry, and residential finishing. Prerequisite: proof of insurance, completion of prior construction course and teacher recommendation

Collision Repair Technology 1 (2 term course)
This course provides classroom and shop experience in most phases of the repair of damaged auto bodies. It includes instruction in metal straightening by hammering, smoothing areas by filing, grinding and/or sanding, concealment of imperfections and replacement of body parts and components, such as upholstery, trim and glass. Course also includes instruction and training in the use of manuals, price lists and flat-rate manuals, record-keeping and shop safety. Proof of insurance is required

Collision Repair Technology 2 (2 term course)
This course provides advanced instruction and a continuation of the units covered in Collision Repair 1. Prerequisite: Proof of insurance and teacher recommendation

Collision Repair Technology 3 ( 2 term course)
This course continues the advanced instruction in units covered in Collision Repair 1 and 2. Additional emphasis will be placed in hands-on work. Prerequisite: Proof of insurance and teacher recommendation

Introduction to Cosmetology/Chemical Methodology (grades 10 and 11) (2 term course)
This course provides students with a study of personal and professional image, ethical conduct, sanitation, hairstyling and nail care. Students will gain initial practical experience in safety, shampooing, hair shaping, hair styling and nail care. This course also includes chemical methodology, which focuses on the theory of hair and scalp disorders, permanent waving, chemical relaxers, thermal styling and hair composition. Additional course topics include salon safety and ecology, professional development, trichology, haircutting, shaping, styling, chemistry of permanent waves and relaxers, thermal styling and anatomy and physiology. All studenst are required to take a skin test (kept on file for 2 years), pay class fees, VICA fees and purchase manikin

Cosmetology 2 (Colorimetry and Salon Practices (grades 11 and 12)
This course provides students with the study and experience of chemical hair services such as color, permanent waves, soft curl permanent waves and chemical hair relaxing. Students will demonstrate knowledge of skin care, cosmetic products and application procedures. It includes salon practices and management training that will help students develop entry-level management skills for the cosmetology industry. Students will demonstrate professionalism and job-seeking and management skills as well as exhibit knowledge of the technology used in salons. Course topics also include law of color, hair lightening, and hair loss treatments, finger waving, artificial hair, nail and skin theory and services. All students are required to take a skin test (kept on file for 2 years), pay class fees, VICA fees and purchase a color training manikin and sculptured nail kit. Teacher recommendation required for enrollment in this course

Cosmetology Board Requirements, Examinations and Specialized Topics (grades 11 and 12)
This is a culminating course through which students are provided a complete review of all procedures and practical skills pertaining to the program as well as additional instruction unique to the student's desired field in cosmetology. Students will be able to demonstrate practical skills necessary for passing the required State Board of Cosmetology examination and for successful employment. Students will identify the structure and function of the body and the relationship to skin appendages. The knowledge of the chemistry involved in cosmetology services and products also will be explored. Course topics also include safety review, professional development review, salon ecology, anatomy and physiology review, chemistry, advanced hairstyling techniques, trichology, design decisions, advance haircutting and salon business/entrepreneurship. All students are required to take a skin test (kept on file for 2 years), pay class fees, VICA fees and purchase a sculptured nail kit. Teacher recommendation required for enrollment in this course. The prerequisite for this course depends upon the certification the student is pursuing

Masonry 1 (grades 9-11) (2 term course)
This is an introductory course to the trade of masonry. It will provide specialized classroom and shop experiences. Instruction in reading architectural plans, planning, safety and estimating is included. Proof of insurance is required

Masonry 2 (grades 10-12) (2 term course)
This course provides instruction and hands-on experiences in block construction, brick construction, site preparation, block laying and brick laying through item six in the State Curriculum Guide. Prerequisite: Masonry 1 and proof of insurance

Masonry 3 (grades 11 and 12) (2 term course)
This course provides instruction and hands-on experiences in advanced masonry applications and the additional block and brick construction required by the State Curriculum Guide. Prerequisite: Masonry 2 and proof of insurance

Welding Technology 1 (2 term course)
Welding provides specialized classroom and shop experiences in all types of metal welding, brazing and cutting operations. Instruction emphasizes safety, electrode types, welding joints, welding symbols, buleprint reading and electrical principles. Proof of insurance is required

Welding Technology 2 (2 term course)
This course provides advanced instruction and continuation of units from Welding 1. Proof of insurance and teacher recommendaiton required

Welding Technology 3 (2 term course)
This course provides advanced instruction and continuation of units from Welding 2. Additional emphasis is placed on hands-on work. Proof of insurance and teacher recommendation required

Healthcare Science Courses

Healthcare Academy (grades 10-12)
Students interested in health-related careers may apply for admission to the Hearthcare Academy. Within the academy students will take most of the core course, and emphasis will be placed on how those academic courses are used in the healthcare field. Students will take appropriate healthcare courses, depending on grade level and interest. Courses will include clinical spectrum, therapeutic innovations and dynamics of diagnostics nucleus, sports medicine, veterinary technology and health science continuum. All other elcectives will be taken outside the academy. Apprenticehsips will be available to senior students based on availability and interest. An interview with student and parent/guardian is a required part of the applicaiton process.

The Phenix City School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Mrs. Mary Jane Riley, Section 504 Coordinator P.O. Box 460 Phenix City, AL 36868 334-298-0534	Mr. Carey S. East, Title IX Coordinator P.O. Box 460 Phenix City, AL 36868 334-298-0534	Mrs. Mary Jane Riley, Title VI Coordinator P.O. Box 460 Phenix City, AL 36868 334-298-0534