Computer Aided Drafting
Grade Level: 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th
Credits:  1 (full-year) max. 2 credits (1 per year)
This class is broken into two years: 1^st year – The basic concept of drafting is taught the first year covering sketching, geometric construction, view drawings, Isometric drawings, and Auto CAD introduction. 2^nd year: Students will choose to meet state competencies with either mechanical or Architecture drawings. Mechanical- students draw sectional, thread, working drawings, auxiliary and use of vernier calipers. Architect – students draw complete set of house plans  that meet Williamson county code using Auto CAD.  The plan consists of floor plan, foundation, front, rear, left elevation, electrical and a wall section.  Projects consist of storyboard, 3/4 scale balsa house, video tape of floor plan, and a 3/16 scale foam board model.

Advanced Computer-Aided Drafting
Grade Level: 10^th, 11^th, 12^th
Credits:  1 (full-year) max. 2 credits (1 per year)
Prerequisite: Eng. Design/CAD and Geometry
(Honors option available)
This course is broken into a two year course:
Architectural – Students draw and design a complete set of plans in order to get a building permit in Williamson County using Auto CAD.  AutoCAD Mechanical – Mechanical students will draw sectional, thread, working drawings, auxiliary and will use vernier calipers.
Inventor – This is solid modeling drawing class in which students learn Autodesk program Inventor. Students do all previous drawing techniques plus learn to animate working drawings and present them in Powerpoint format.  Students also design engineering projects.

CULINARY ARTS:

Culinary Arts I  (Pending Board Approval)
Grade Level:  10^th & 11^th (12^th if space available)
Credits:  1 (full-year)
This course, which is the first level of Culinary Arts, prepares students for gainful employment and/or entry into postsecondary education in the food production and service industry.  Content provides students the opportunity to acquire marketable skills by examining both the industry and its career opportunities and by developing food preparation and service and interpersonal skills.  Laboratory facilities and experiences, which simulate commercial food production and service operations, offer learning opportunities.  Per approval, this course will be taught off campus and requires application. 

CULINARY ARTS:

Culinary Arts I  (Pending Board Approval)
Grade Level:  10^th & 11^th (12^th if space available)
Credits:  1 (full-year)
This course, which is the first level of Culinary Arts, prepares students for gainful employment and/or entry into postsecondary education in the food production and service industry.  Content provides students the opportunity to acquire marketable skills by examining both the industry and its career opportunities and by developing food preparation and service and interpersonal skills.  Laboratory facilities and experiences, which simulate commercial food production and service operations, offer learning opportunities.  Per approval, this course will be taught off campus and requires application. 

COSMETOLOGY:

Principles Cosmetology
Pending Board Approval
Grade Level:  11^th & 12^th
Credits:  1 (full-year)
Principles of Cosmetology is the first level of cosmetology, and it prepares students with work-related skills for advancement into the Design Principles of Cosmetology course.  Content provides students the opportunity to acquire basic fundamental skills in both theory and practical applications of leadership and interpersonal skill development.  Content stresses safety, environmental issues, and protection of the public and designers as integrated with principles of hair design, nail structure, and cosmetic procedures.  Laboratory facilities and experiences simulate those found in the cosmetology industry.  Per approval, this course will be taught off campus and requires application.