Introduction to Early Childhood Education – 1 Unit – Grades 9-10 College Preparatory; Prerequisites: none
This course is designed as an introduction of skills required for a career in the care, education, and administration of programs for young children. Students will develop skills in areas including career paths, developmentally appropriate practices, safe and healthy learning environments, and collaborative relationships. Students will also complete five hours of community services. Academics and employability skills are integrated throughout the course. Units from this course could be applied to education and training, health sciences, business, and human services clusters. Integration of the Family and Consumer Sciences student organization, Family Careers and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), enhances this curriculum. [570200CD]
Early Childhood Education 1 - 1 Unit - Grades 10-11
College Preparatory; Prerequisites: Introduction to Early Childhood Education and must have passed all ninth grade core classes This course provides an introduction in career planning, child development, regulations, safety, and related topics for students interested in a profession working with children. Learning experiences are planned so students can begin acquiring the skills needed by childcare workers to guide, instruct, and care for young children. Students will apply their skills by working in the childcare lab. Students must complete 5 hours of community service and job shadowing in the childcare field as part of this course. Priority will be given to students in the eleventh grade. [570000CD]
Early Childhood Education 2 – 2 Units - Grades 11-12
Dual Credit; Prerequisite: Early Childhood Education 1 completed with a grade of 85 or higher, students must be registered in the fall semester as a junior or senior. Priority will be given to seniors. [ECD 101, ECD 135]
This course builds on skills developed in Level 1. Students will take on more leadership roles planning and implementing lessons in the childcare lab. Completion of 10 hours of community service and participation in two separate job- shadowing opportunities is required. Students registering for this course must obtain a permission form and return it before their schedule can be finalized. This course is designed for students seeking employment or continuing education in the childcare or teaching field. Potential career opportunities include: childcare worker, early childhood assistant teacher. Students seeking post-secondary education are prepared to pursue further programs of study in early childhood education. Dual Credit weighting is applied to this course. Students must achieve a successful COMPASS test or equivalent SAT/ACT score. Students can earn college credit from York Technical College upon successful completion with a “B” average or higher and teacher recommendation. Tuition fees and textbook fees may apply and parent permission is required. [DC ECD 101: 570800EW, DC ECD 135: 639901EW]
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ENGINEERING (PLTW)
Course titles preceded by an asterisk (*) count toward the Computer Science unit required for a SC High School diploma.
Students completing Introduction to Engineering Design (IED), Principles of Engineering (POE), and/or Digital Electronics (DE) are eligible for college credit and dual credit weighting if they meet the following criteria: have an 85 or higher average in the course and achieve a score of 8 or higher on the PLTW on-line exam. College application fees and a $198/course fee must be paid by the student. See your engineering teacher or guidance counselor for additional information.
*Introduction to Engineering Design (IED) – 1 Unit – Grades 9–10 Honors; Prerequisites: Algebra 1
Students use a problem-solving model to improve existing products and invent new ones. They learn how to apply this model to solve problems in and out of the classroom. Using sophisticated three-dimensional modeling software, students communicate the details of the products. Emphasis is placed on analyzing potential solutions and communicating ideas. [605100HW]
*Principles of Engineering (POE) - 1 Unit – Grades 10–11 Honors; Prerequisite: Introduction to Engineering
This course explores the wide variety of careers in engineering and technology and covers various technology systems and manufacturing processes. Using activities, projects, and problems, students learn first-hand how engineers and technicians use math, science, and technology in an engineering problem-solving process to benefit people. The course also addresses concerns about social and political consequences of technological change. [605000HW]
*Digital Electronics (DE) – 1 Unit – Grades 11–12 Honors; Prerequisite: Principles of Engineering
This is a course in applied logic that encompasses the application of electronic circuits and devices. Computer simulation software is used to design and test digital circuitry prior to the actual construction of circuits and devices. [605200HW]
Engineering Design and Development (EDD) – 1 Unit – Grades 11-12 Honors; Prerequisite: IED, POE, DE or CEA
This course is an engineering research course in which students work in teams to research, design, and construct a solution to an open-ended engineering problem. The product development lifecycle and a design process will be used to guide and assist teams to reach a solution to the problem. Teams will present and defend their solution to a panel of outside reviewers at the end of the school year. Engineering Design and Development serves as the capstone course within the Project Lead The Way® (PLTW) course sequence and allows students to apply all the skills and knowledge learned in the previous PLTW courses that you have taken during your high school career. [605409HW]
*Civil Engineering and Architecture (CEA) - 1 Unit – Grades 11-12
Honors; Prerequisite: Mechanical Drawing 1 and Mechanical Drawing 2 or IED and POE
Civil Engineering and Architecture (CEA) is an advanced course that teaches students the skills in the design and development of property. Working in teams, students explore hands-on activities and projects that develop problem- solving skills in civil engineering and architecture. The use of 3-D design software is a major component of the process. Students will develop skills in the documentation, presentation, and communication of their solutions to their peers and members of the professional community. [605800HW]
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