2019-2020

1. Choosing the Right Course 2019-2020 Kick start your future by signing up for these classes!

2. Renae Lovejoy Business Dept. Accounting I This course is designed to help students understand the basic principles of the accounting cycle. Emphasis is placed on the analysis and recording of business transactions, preparation, and interpretation of financial statements, accounting systems, banking and payroll activities, basic types of business ownership, and an accounting career orientation. Mathematics is reinforced and entrepreneurial experiences are encouraged. Link to Course Syllabus

3. Renae Lovejoy Business Dept. AP Computer Science Principles This is a single semester class that introduces you to computer programming in Java. Students will acquire enough Java coding skills to create their own program! Computer Science Principles can be taught using a variety of languages that’s why different teachers use different languages. I prefer to teach this course in Java to help students determine if they are interested/skilled enough to continue with AP Computer Science A. This AP course is unique because it also contains 2 “through course” digital portfolio exercises [both of which comprise part of your overall AP score] along with a 74 question multiple-choice exam to be offered in May. A strong background in math and logical thinking/reasoning guarantees success! Prerequisites It is recommended that a student in the AP CSP course should have successfully completed a first-year high school algebra course with a strong foundation in basic linear functions and composition of functions, and problem-solving strategies that require multiple approaches and collaborative efforts. Link to Course Syllabus Image source: https://pixabay.com/en/programming-languages-icon-898961/

4. Renae Lovejoy Business Dept. AP Computer Science A AP Computer Science A is intended for those students who are interested in pursuing careers in programming. It is designed to help students understand the basic principles and concepts of the Java programming language. Emphasis is placed on content outlined in the official College Board AP Computer Science A Course Description and outline. Prerequisites: The assumed prerequisites for entering this course include knowledge of basic English and algebra [Math 1]. A student in AP Computer Science A course should be comfortable with functions and the concepts found in the uses of function notation, such as f(x) = x + 2 and f(x) = g(h(x)). It is important that students and their advisers understand that any significant computer science course builds upon a foundation of mathematical reasoning that should be acquired before attempting such a course. Image: https://pixabay.com/en/binary-one-cyborg-cybernetics-1536651/ Link to Course Syllabus

5. Renae Lovejoy Business Dept. Honors Multimedia & Website Design Are you creative? Interested in either graphics or web pages? Curious if a career in design is the right path for you? This course introduces you to the concepts of typography and graphic design. Students will learn impressive skills in the following Adobe Creative Suite applications: Photoshop, Illustrator, Animate and Acrobat. We will also utilize Adobe Premiere Pro [movies] and Adobe Audition [sound]. No prerequisites, but Microsoft Word, PPT and Publisher are recommended! These are examples of past student work. Link to Course Syllabus

6. Business Dept. Staff Personal Finance This course gives an overview of the vast world of personal finance which includes managing checking accounts, paying for college, investing for your future and everything in between. You will be introduced to tools, concepts, and ideas that will challenge your thinking, arm you for the future, and set you on a path for financial freedom. This is a course that you will use every day for the rest of your life. There is not a part of our lives that is not touched by our finances, and not a part of our lives that our finances do not touch. We will learn how to navigate those waters with more clarity and direction. Link to Course Syllabus

7. Mrs. Lisa Ormand Family and Consumer Sciences There are no prerequisites for this course. Interior Design I This course engages students in exploring various interior design professions, while building the content knowledge and technical skills necessary to provide a foundational knowledge of the design industry. Emphasis is placed on the interior design process; human, environmental and behavioral factors; color theory, elements and principles of design; hand sketching/digital design techniques, space planning, selection of products and materials for residential interiors; client relationship building and design communication techniques. English/language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, art, and technology are reinforced.

8. Kathy Johnston Room 508 Early Childhood Education Love children? Interested in a career with children? Sign up for Early Childhood Education 11th and 12th grade only Intern 3 days a week in a child care or kindergarten setting 2 block class=2 credits Must have transportation to site Must have good attendance record, pass criminal background check, negative TB test (TB test completed in class)

9. Adam Windham Business Department Career Management This course prepares students to locate, secure, keep, and change careers. Emphasis is placed on self-assessment of characteristics, interests, and values; education and career exploration; evaluation of career information and creation of a career plan. Based on the National Career Development Guidelines, skills learned in this course include, but are not limited to communications, interpersonal skills, problem solving, personal management and teamwork. English language arts are reinforced. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include business/industry field trips, internships, job shadowing, and service learning. Student participation in Career and Technical Student Organization, (CTSO) competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences. Earn Certification in Workplace Readiness Soft Skills, great for resumes and applications. These skills are what employers value the most!! Successful completion of certification exempts student from final exam

10. Adam Windham Business Department Foundations of IT This introductory course provides students with the foundation to pursue further study in information technology. Emphasis is on network systems, information support and services, programming and software development, and interactive media. Mathematics is reinforced. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include entrepreneurship, mentorship, service learning, and job shadowing. Apprenticeship and cooperative education are not available for this course. Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) and SkillsUSA competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences. A great introduction to HTML, Binary Code, Hexadecimal code, image editing, troubleshooting, and emerging technologies.

11. Business Staff Business Department Microsoft Word Students in Microsoft IT Academies benefit from world-class Microsoft curriculum and cutting-edge software tools to tackle real-world challenges in the classroom environment. In the first part, students will learn to use the newest version of Microsoft Word interface, commands, and features to create, enhance, customize and share documents as well as create complex documents and publish them. In the second part, students will learn to use the newest version of Microsoft PowerPoint interface, commands, and features to create, enhance, customize and deliver presentations. In the last part, students will learn to use the basic features of the newest version of Publisher to create, customize, and publish a publication. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include apprenticeship, internship, school-based enterprise, service learning, and job shadowing. FBLA competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences. Earn Certification in Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint. A fantastic resume builder and the same certification that many employers mandate for their employees. Successful completion of certification exempts student from final exam

12. Windham/Baker Marketing Marketing This course is designed to help students develop basic knowledge, skills, and attitudes that will prepare them to enter the field of marketing. The course, which focuses on the National Marketing Education Standards and the National Curriculum Framework, emphasizes the foundations of business, management, and entrepreneurship; economics; professional development; and communication and interpersonal skills. Included in these foundations are concepts such as distribution, financing, selling, pricing, promotion, marketing-information management, and product/ service management. Skills in communications, mathematics, and psychology are reinforced in this course.

13. Business Department Microsoft IT Excel Students in Microsoft IT Academies benefit from world-class Microsoft curriculum and cutting-edge software tools to tackle real-world challenges in the classroom environment. The first part of the class is designed to help you use the newest version of Microsoft Excel interface, commands, and features to present, analyze, and manipulate various types of data. Students will learn to manage workbooks as well as how to manage, manipulate, and format data. In the second part of the class, students will learn how to create and work with a database and its objects by using the new and improved features in newest version of Microsoft Access. Students will learn how to create, modify, and locate information as well as how to create programmable elements and share and distribute database information. Mathematics is reinforced.

14. Paulette Sigmon Meredith Owens Kristen Lewis Biomedical Technology I Biomedical Technology I This course is designed to give students a view of the exciting world of Biomedical Technology. Biomedical Technology offers cutting edge research and development of new treatments for diseases such as cancer, hereditary disorders, chronic medical conditions, and more. Students will be involved in learning how medications get to the marketplace, what is involved in clinical research, cell biology and cancer, genetics, forensic science, and infectious disease. There are many hands on activities. There is an abundance of career opportunities in this field which offers high pay, work stability and advancement. This is an introductory course for the Health Science Education pathway. Everyone interested in a health care career is encouraged to take this course.

15. Paulette Sigmn Meredith Owens Kristen Lewis Health Science Education Health Science I This is the second course in the Health Science Education pathway. Have you ever wondered how your body works? How the heart can pumps billions of times in a lifetime without giving out? How your brain can coordinate all the body processes perfectly every second of every day? Do you know how many bones you have? How many muscles? Well wonder no more! Health Science I takes you inside the human body to explore the wonders that lie beneath. We take a look at all of the body systems and give you an overview of how each works (and what happens when it doesn’t work). This is a prerequisite to Health Science II and Nursing Fundamentals

16. Paulette Sigmon Meredith Owens Kristen Lewis Health Science Education Health Science II This is the third class in the Health Science Education pathway Health Science II concentrates on developing effective communication skills, legal and medical ethics, how to be an effective team member, and how health care facilities operate. You will learn the basics of infection control and the difference between clean and and sterile techniques. This class includes a certification in Adult, Infant, and Child CPR and first aid. You will have the skills necessary to act as a first responder at the scene of accidents and injuries. This class is a prerequisite to Nursing Fundamentals.

17. Paulette Sigmon Meredith Owens Health Science Education Nursing Fundamentals This is the capstone class in the Health Science Education pathway. This class is a senior level class and offers training to become a Certified Nurse Aide I. This is a combination of classwork and clinical. Students will become proficient on over 40 skills used to effectively care for a patient in a hospital or long term care facility. Students will participate in a 40 hour clinical rotation where they will be responsible for the care of patients in a hospital or long term care facility. After completing the coursework and clinical rotation, students will be able to sit for the North Carolina Nurse Aide I exam. Upon passing, they will receive a certification as a CNA I. Students who have the CNA I certification are given a white cord to wear at graduation symbolizing this achievement. N.C. Department Services Division of Health Service Regulation Health Care Personnel Education and Credentialing Section

18. Alice Hartley Agricultural Education This course focuses on integrating biological/physical sciences with technology as related to the environment, natural resources, food production, science, and agribusiness. Topics of instruction include agricultural awareness and literacy, employability skills and introduction to all aspects of the total agricultural industry. English language arts, mathematics, and science are reinforced. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course are apprenticeship, cooperative education, mentorship, school-based enterprise, service learning, job shadowing, and supervised agricultural experience. FFA competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences. Students will complete a 10 hour a semester Supervised Agricultural Experience project that is work-based learning project for every Agriculture class that they are enrolled in. Students are eligible for FFA degrees, grants, and awards for their projects and for competitions. It is highly recommended to be an FFA member to increase the retention of the material and to provide leadership development. This course is highly recommended for Freshmen level and as a prerequisite for all other Ag. Ed. classes. Agriscience Applications Syllabus and more information: http://bit.ly/sshsagapps

19. Alice Hartley Agricultural Education This course focuses on the basic scientific principles and processes that are involved in animal physiology, breeding, nutrition, and care in preparation for an animal science career major. Topics include animal diseases, introduction to animal science, animal nutrition, animal science issues, career opportunities, and animal evaluation. English language arts, mathematics, and science are reinforced. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course are apprenticeship, cooperative education, mentorship, school-based enterprise, service learning, job shadowing, and supervised agricultural experience. FFA competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences. Students will complete a 10 hour a semester Supervised Agricultural Experience project that is work-based learning project for every Agriculture class that they are enrolled in. Students are eligible for FFA degrees, grants, and awards for their projects and for competitions. It is highly recommended to be an FFA member to increase the retention of the material and to provide leadership development. Animal Science I Syllabus and more information: http://bit.ly/sshsans

20. Alice Hartley Agricultural Education This course provides instruction on animal husbandry topics related to small animals that are served by a veterinarian. Content related to the breeding, grooming, care and marketing of animals that fit into this category will be covered through this course. Opportunities for students to gain hands‐on experience will be included in the course and reinforced through work‐based learning and leadership experiences. Students will complete a 20 hour a semester Supervised Agricultural Experience project that is work-based learning project for every Agriculture class that they are enrolled in. Students are eligible for FFA degrees, grants, and awards for their projects and for competitions. It is highly recommended to be an FFA member to increase the retention of the material and to provide leadership development. Animal Science II - Small Animals Syllabus and more information: https://sshsanisci.weebly.com/

21. Alice Hartley Agricultural Education This course provides instruction on the broad field of horticulture emphasizing scientific and technical knowledge for a career in horticulture. Topics in this course include plant anatomy, plant growth and development, plant nutrition, media selection, basic plant identification, pest management, innovative gardening techniques, customer relations, career opportunities, and leadership development. Skills in biology, chemistry, and algebra are reinforced in this course. Work‐based learning strategies appropriate for this course are agriscience projects, internships, and supervised agricultural experience. Supervised agricultural experience programs and FFA leadership activities are integral components of the course and provide many opportunities for practical application of instructional competencies. Students will complete a 10 hour a semester Supervised Agricultural Experience project that is work-based learning project for every Agriculture class that they are enrolled in. Students are eligible for FFA degrees, grants, and awards for their projects and for competitions. It is highly recommended to be an FFA member to increase the retention of the material and to provide leadership development. Horticulture I Syllabus and more information: http://bit.ly/sshshort1

22. Alice Hartley Agricultural Education This course focuses on major components of the landscape industry. Employability and business skills along with technical and practical knowledge of landscape design, landscape installation and maintenance provide students the opportunity to secure the skills needed for a successful post-secondary landscaping education or entry level employment within the landscaping industry. Students are instructed in the criteria for professional development and success within the industry and its many organizations. Hands on instruction and experiential learning are a major part of the instructional model for this course. Students will learn the science of a successful landscape and have the opportunity to become proficient in the use of equipment and practices to install and maintain turf and plants within a landscape. Practices such as fertilization, pest control, staking/guying, mulching and hardscaping will give students many opportunities to excel in the landscape industry. Students will complete a 20 hour a semester Supervised Agricultural Experience project that is work-based learning project for every Agriculture class that they are enrolled in. Students are eligible for FFA degrees, grants, and awards for their projects and for competitions. It is highly recommended to be an FFA member to increase the retention of the material and to provide leadership development. Horticulture II - Landscaping Syllabus and more information: http://bit.ly/sshshort2