COURSE LISTINGS
TRANSPORTATION, DISTRIBUTION & LOGISTICS
Collision Repair and Refinishing (C756) 2 Credits
Grade Level: 10-12 Level Grade Points
Prerequisite: Energy, Power & Transportation Systems
Collision repair and refinishing services include knowledge of the processes, technologies, and materials used in the reconstruction and alteration of vehicles. This course is designed to teach the concepts and theory of systems related to automotive collision repair and refinishing.
Energy, Power, and Transportation Systems (C750) 1 Credit
Grade Level: 10-12 Level Grade Points
Prerequisite: None
The businesses and industries of the Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics cluster are rapidly expanding to provide new career opportunities. Students will need to understand the interaction between various vehicle systems, the logistics used to move goods and services to consumers, and the components of transportation infrastructure. Performance requirements will include academic and technical skills. Students prepared to meet the expectations of employers in this industry must be able to interact and relate to others and understand the technologies used in order to provide products and services in a timely manner. The increasing demand for employees will provide growth potential.
AVID
AVID 1 (4481) 1 Credit
Grade Level: 9 Level Grade Points
Prerequisite: 8th grade AVID recommended
The AVID 1 Elective class accelerates students into more rigorous course selections. First year students are enrolled in a college preparatory sequence with a minimum of one advanced level course and must be challenged to move beyond previous levels of achievement. In the elective section of AVID, students receive the academic and motivational support to succeed by a trained AVID teacher. During the AVID class, students are coached by college tutors and work in collaborative groups using a curriculum focused on writing and inquiry.
Other days are devoted to reading, writing, and math preparation for college entrance and placement exams. Special study skills, note-taking techniques and notebook organization are required. Students receive motivational presentations by guest speakers and field trips to colleges and universities. Enrollment is contingent upon acceptance into the program. Communication applications credit may be embedded into AVID 1 for 0.5 credit second semester at certain schools contingent upon the availability of a certified communication applications teacher at the school and enrollment in the course for the full year.
AVID 2 (4482) 1 Credit
Grade Level: 10 Level Grade Points
Prerequisite: AVID 1 recommended
The AVID 2 Elective class accelerates students into more rigorous course selections. Second year students are enrolled in a college preparatory sequence including the elective section of AVID where they receive the academic and motivational support to succeed by a trained AVID teacher. Students are highly encouraged to take a minimum of two advanced level courses and must be challenged to move beyond previous levels of achievement. During the AVID class, students are coached by college tutors and work in collaborative groups using a special curriculum focused on writing and inquiry.
Other days are devoted to reading, writing, math preparation, and study skills for college entrance and placement exams. Special study skills, note-taking techniques and notebook organization are required for the AVID student. Students receive motivational presentations by guest speakers and field trips to colleges and universities. Enrollment is contingent upon acceptance into the program.
AVID 3 (4483) 1 Credit
Grade: 11 Level Grade Points
Prerequisite: AVID 2 recommended
The AVID 3 Elective class, held during the regular school day, accelerates students into more rigorous courses that will enable them to meet requirements for university enrollment. Third year students are enrolled in a college preparatory sequence and are encouraged to take a minimum of two advanced level courses and must be challenged to move beyond previous levels of achievement. In the elective section of AVID, students receive the academic and motivational support to succeed by a trained AVID teacher. During the AVID class, students are coached by college tutors and work in collaborative groups using a special curriculum focused on writing and inquiry.
Other days are devoted to reading, writing, math, and study skills in preparation for the PSAT and SAT/ACT. Special study skills, note-taking techniques and notebook organization are required for the AVID student. Third year AVID students will be exposed to college and career awareness and expectations. Students also receive motivational presentations by guest speakers, and field trips to colleges and universities. Enrollment is contingent upon acceptance into the program.
AVID 4 (4484)
Grade: 12 1 Credit
Prerequisite: AVID 3 recommended Level Grade Points
The AVID 4 Elective class, held during the regular school day, accelerates students into more rigorous courses that will enable them to meet requirements for university enrollment. Fourth year students are enrolled in a college preparatory sequence and are encouraged to take a minimum of two advanced level courses and must be challenged to move beyond previous levels of achievement. In the elective section of AVID, students receive the academic and motivational support to succeed by a trained AVID teacher. Students are also coached by college tutors and work in collaborative groups using a special curriculum focused on writing and inquiry. AVID 4 students are excellent tutor candidates for younger AVID students. AVID 4 students are expected to be “college prep” role models for other students to follow.
Special study skills, note-taking techniques and notebook organization are required for the AVID student. Fourth year AVID students will be exposed to college and career awareness and are expected to follow through with completing college and scholarship applications. Students receive motivational presentations by guest speakers and take field trips to colleges and universities.