VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS:

Visual Communications
Grade Level: 9^th - 10th
Credits:  1 (full-year per level)
This course provides a foundation in art principles with an application to visual communications, design and digital photography.  Comprehensive, hands-on projects provide extensive opportunities that focus on actual design assignments.  Students are taught computer illustration, typography, layout and design.  Students are provided a state-of-the-art Macintosh computer lab, complete with Adobe software.  There is an emphasis on employability skills, leadership, and teamwork.

Digital Design & Imaging
Grade Level: 10^th, 11^th, 12^th
Credits: 1 per class
Successful Completion of Visual Communications
Teacher approval required for B level
This is an intermediate and then advanced course with an emphasis on visual communications which further develop skills in the principles of design and general layout procedures.  Content covers Adobe software, illustration, page composition, digital imaging and printing.  With advanced knowledge and skills, students work toward developing a professional portfolio.

Digital Design & Imaging Advanced
Grade Level: 10^th, 11^th, 12^th
Credits: 1 per class
Prerequisite: Visual Communications
Teacher approval required
This intermediate and this advanced course have an emphasis on photography.  Content covers design principles, camera techniques, digital imaging, natural and studio lighting, and the business of photography.  With advanced knowledge and skills, students work toward developing a professional portfolio. 
 

MEDIA TECHNOLOGY:

Media Concepts
Grade Level: 9^th,- 10^th
Credits:  1 (full-year)
Media Concepts is the entry-level course to prepare students for the media industry.  Course content provides a broad-based exposure to audio, video, and journalism and broadcasting within the media industry.  Upon completion of this course, students will be prepared to pursue advanced coursework in either audio and video technology or journalism and broadcasting.  Ten (10) hours of out-of-class filming of CHS events is required each semester. 

Electronic Media Production
Grade Level: 10^th, 11^th 
Credits: 1 per year with 2 maximum credits
Successful completion of Media Concepts & teacher approval
Electronic Media Production course content focuses on electronic media production (EMP) technologies utilizing simulated and/or real-life projects.  This course centers on production of various EMP products, including, commercials, news, music, interactive, and industrial programming.  The student will gain valuable insight into the many facets of EMP production, including, but not limited to concept creation, scripting, sound design, visual design, engineering, editing, budgeting, and producing, as well as exploring some of the latest advances in industry technology.  Upon completion of this course, students will be prepared to pursue advanced coursework.  Filming of out-of-class CHS events is required each semester. 

Electronic Media Management & Operations
Grade Level: 11^th, 12^th
Credits: 1 per year with 2 maximum credits
Successful completion of Electronic Media Production and teacher approval
Electronic Media Management and Operation is offered to students who have completed Media Concepts and Electronic Media Production or obtained the instructor’s approval.  This course focuses on simulated real-life electronic broadcasting media production and management activities and productions.  Projects center on in-house production of newscasts, special events, and original programming.  The student will gain valuable insight into both audio and video sides of the electronic media industry.  Course content is composed of scripting, broadcasting, reporting, directing, editing, budgeting, and producing, as well as, cameras, lights, sound, and set design.  This course will explore the latest digital technology and applications, research and future trends in the electronic media industry.  Upon completion of this course students will be prepared to pursue post secondary education or enter the electronic media industry in an entry level position.  The educational laboratories will assimilate broadcast facilities in the electronic media industry.  Filming out-of-class CHS events is required each semester. 

 

  

Clinical Internship
Grade Level:  12^th (last class period of day)
Credits:  1(full year) Teacher Approval
Students may choose to complete a clinical internship after completing Medical Therapeutics, Diagnostics Medicine, or EMS.  The internships are designed to be completed in a hospital, nursing home, medical office, rehab center, or other health care facility.

Health Science Education
Grade Level: 9^th- 10^thh
Credits: 1 (full-year)
Students are introduced to health careers, safety measures, growth and development, body systems, basic anatomy and physiology, CPR/first aid, and environmental and community health.  This overview is designed to help students look at health care from a provider perspective and to help choose a specific area of focus.  This course serves as a foundation for all health science courses.  First Aid and CPR certification will be obtained.

Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Grade Level: 11^th- 12^th (even years ex. 2007/08)
Credits:  1 (full-year) (Honors option available)
Prerequisite: Health Science
Emergency Medical Services provides students with knowledge and skills for the emergency medical field responsibilities to include CPR, first aid and the use of emergency equipment.  Upon completion of this course, a student may enroll in a clinical internship which can articulate to post-secondary education or an entry level position in the emergency room.

Forensic Science
Grade Level: 11^th – 12^th (odd years ex. 2008/09)
Credits: 1 (full-year)
Prerequisite: Health Science
Forensic Science is an overview of how science is applied to solving crimes.  Topics including history of forensic sciences, collecting of evidence, analyzing results and hands-on application of many laboratory techniques used in solving crimes and identifying people and future careers.  Students will participate in a mock (staged) crime scene to apply knowledge and skills gained.

Medical Therapeutics
Grade Level: 10^th – 11^th (odd years ex. 2008/09)
Credits:  1 (full-year)
Prerequisite:  Health Science
In Medical Therapeutics students will evaluate the ways therapeutic medicine is used to focus on direct patient care.  This could include nursing, medicine, dentistry, psychotherapy, and other allied health careers.  Students learn to monitor and care for client status by learning CPR, first aid, basic pharmacology and additional care skills.  This course is the basis for Nursing Education and is taught mainly as a pre-nursing class while being a prerequisite for the nursing program.  Students may elect to enroll in a clinical internship following completion of this course.

Nursing Education
Grade Level: 12^th
Credits:  1 (full-year but 2 periods blocked)
Prerequisite: (Health Science) (Honors option)
Students learn and apply skills for successful entrance into a nursing career.  The skills include verbal and nonverbal communication, physical and psychological assessments, direct patient care, emergency medical techniques, and team membership.  The clinical internship of 100 hours in a long term care facility is required for the Tennessee state test for nurses’ aide.  Additional hours are implemented in the classroom and clinical settings upon completion of this course.  A student may enroll in postsecondary education or enter the work force in an entry-level position.  This course meets all federal and state requirements for a certified nurse’s aid.  Student must obtain TB test, hepatitis B vaccine series prior to clinical rotation.  All students will be required to obtain 100% accuracy on OSHA/Standard Precautions test.  Students must provide transportation to and from clinical site.  The class is a two period block with one (1) credit offering due to the travel requirements for onsite hospital and nursing home visits and work.

 

 

CRIMINAL JUSTICE:

Criminal Justice I
Grade Level: 10^th, 11^th, 12^th
Credits:  1 (full-year)
This course is designed to give the student an overview of the United States Criminal Justice System through the examination of U.S. law enforcement agencies, the U.S. Court systems and U.S. correctional institutions.  The course explores U.S. Constitutional law, criminal law, and police procedures.  Class discussions covering current Criminal Justice news items compliment numerous guest speakers from State, Local and Federal law enforcement agencies.  Field trips may include visits to a state prison, a county jail, sheriff’s department, Juvenile court, and the Metro Nashville Police Department Training Academy. 

Early Childhood Education Cooperative:
Grade Level:  11^th – 12^th
Credits: 1 (full-year)
Early Childhood Education programs have a work experience option.  Classroom instruction can be enhanced with on-the-job experiences in an early childhood related job and earn up to 2 credits.
 

FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE:

Child Development
Grade Level: 10^th, 11^th, 12^th
Credits:  1/2 Credit (fall semester course)
Child Development prepares students to understand children’s physical, mental, emotional and social growth and development and to acquire knowledge and skills essential to the care and guidance of children.  This course draws on aspects of the social and biological sciences of human ecology.

Family and Parenting Education
Grade Level: 10^th, 11^th, 12^th
Credits:  1/2 Credit (spring semester course)
Family and Parenting Education prepares students to understand the nature, function, and significance of human relationships within the family unit.  It includes instruction in the concepts and principles related to various family conditions and preparation for marriage, parenthood and family.

Housing & Interior Design
Grade Level: 10^th, 11^th, 12th
Credit:  1 (full-year)
This course prepares students to understand the physical, psychological and social influences pertaining to housing decisions.  The class includes instruction to the human and environmental factors influencing the form and use of housing, varied types of housing costs, interior and exterior design home furnishings and equipment.  It also addresses the selection, use and care of available resources for achieving improved living space to meet individual and family needs.

Nutrition and Foods
Grade Level:  10^th, 11^th, 12^th
Credits:  ½ (Fall semester)
This course prepares students to understand the principles of nutrition; the relationship of nutrition to health and well-being; the selection, preparation and care of food; meal management to meet individual and family food needs and patterns.  It also teaches skills in food preparation.

Textiles and Apparel
Grade Level:  10^th, 11^th, 12^th
Credits:  ½ (Spring semester)
This class prepares the individual to understand the social, psychological, and physiological aspects of the selection, construction, maintenance, and alteration of apparel and textile products.  It provides students with lavatory experiences in construction.  It develops a range of students from the drama student who is making costumes, the novice seamstress who likes to sew or the student interested in fashion design.

 

 
 

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. 
 

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.

 

 

  

 Accounting I
Grade Level:  10^th, 11^th, 12^th
Credit:  1 (full-year)
Accounting I introduces concepts and principles based on a double-entry system of maintaining the electronic and/or manual financial records for a sole proprietorship, partnership, and corporation.  It includes analyzing business transactions, journalizing, posting, and preparing worksheets and financial statements. Accounting I provides college-bound students an excellent foundation for business related majors. 

Accounting II
Grade Level:  11^th, 12^th
Credit:  1 (full-year)
Successful completion of Accounting I
The Accounting I and II sequence is an excellent foundation for students who plan to major in a business related field in college.  Computer-based activities are included

Advertising & Public Relations
Grade Level:  11^th & 12^th
Credits: ½ (spring) Beginning odd years 2008/09
Advertising and Public Relations focuses on the concepts and strategies associated with the dynamic and changing means of communication in order to promote products, services, ideas and/or images.  This course encourages students to examine this field from the viewpoints of the creative staff, business person and consumer.

 American Business Legal Systems
Satisfies Required US. Gov.credit for Graduation
Grade Level:  11^th, 12^th
Credit:  ½ (spring semester course)
The American Business Legal Systems course provides students with an understanding of the legal framework in which American business functions.  The students will evaluate the influence of the free enterprise system in a democratic society on daily decisions.  Students will analyze the alliance between capitalism and democracy and be better prepared to influence the future decisions in the public and private sectors of the United States of America.

Banking & Finance
Grade Level:  11^th or 12^th
Credit:  ½ (spring) Beginning odd years2008/09
(Honors option available)
Banking and Finance is a course designed to challenge the student with real banking and financial situations through a partnership with a local financial institution that would bring resources of mentors, seminars, and hands on experience with day-to-day operations.  Completion of this course will provide students with a basis for secondary education in finance and special job skills in banking and financial institutions.  Ethical issues will be presented.

Business Economics
Satisfies Required Econ. Credit for Graduation
Grade Level:  11^th, 12^th
Credit: ½ (fall semester course)
(Honors option available)
This course provides an in-depth study of fundamental concepts, free enterprise trading practices, and the various players in the economic system.  Topics include the production, marketing, and distribution of goods and services, as well as the roles of financial institutions, the government, and the individual within the free enterprise system.  Students will explore various careers related to the economy.  International trade and economics have become an integral part of business economics.

Business Management
Grade Level:  11^th, 12^th
Credit:  ½  credit (spring) Beginning even 2009/10
(Honors option available)
Students in Business Management will develop a foundation in the many activities, problems, and decisions that are intrinsic to the management of a successful business, as well as an appreciation for the importance of these responsibilities.  Areas to be examined include business organization, ethical and legal responsibilities, communication, decision-making, personnel, safety, professional development and related careers.  By gaining an understanding of these areas, students will be better prepared to enhance the business decisions of tomorrow.

 Business Principles
Grade Level: 9^th, 10^th
Credit: ½ (fall) Beginning odd years 2008/09
(Honors option available)
Business Principles is a core course in which students are introduced to all aspects of business:  the domestic and international economies, financial principles, management strategies, administrative and information systems, ethics, and organizational and professional leadership.  Students will analyze the elements of the business environment and focus on attitudinal and problem-solving skills inherent to success.

Computer Applications
Grade Level: 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th
Credits:  1 Credit (full-year)
This course is designed to develop computer technology skills.  Students will use a variety of computer software and hardware tools and features of an electronic information network.  Students will explore the historical, social, and ethical issues of using computer technology.  The students will develop skills that will assist them with efficient production; accurate production analysis; management of information and design and presentation of a multimedia project. 

Financial Planning
Grade Level:  10^th, 11th, 12^th
Credit: ½ (spring) (Honors option)
Financial Planning is a course designed to develop skills in the use of financial principles in making business decisions.  Students will research job qualifications and employment opportunities in finance.  The course includes a study of the allocation of financial resources, the effects of finance and credit institutions on the business community and the impact of financial decisions on the consumer market.  Ethical issues will be presented in this course.

Marketing & Management I - Principles
Grade Level: 10^th, 11^th, 12^th
Credits: 1 (full-year)
Meets Economics graduation requirement
Marketing and Management I – Principles focuses on the study of marketing concepts and their practical application.  Students will examine risks and challenges marketers face to establish a competitive edge.  Subject matter includes economics, marketing foundations/functions and human resource leadership development.  Skills in communication, mathematics, economics, and psychology are reinforced in this course.  DECA membership is required.  Seniors who wish to co-op must have a good school behavior record, attendance record, passing grades, teacher recommendations, and a marketing career objective.   (Cooperative Learning Option)

Marketing & Management II–Adv. Strategies
Grade Level:  11^th, 12^th
Credits:  ½ (fall) Beginning odd years 2008/09 (Honors option available)
Meets Economics graduation requirement
Marketing and management emphasizes marketing concepts and management functions performed by professionals.  Students will examine challenges, responsibilities, and risks managers face in today’s workplace.  Marketing and Management II-Advanced Strategies emphasizes the development of decision-making skills so that students understand the impact of management-oriented challenges.  Subject matter includes finance, entrepreneurship, risk management, marketing information systems, purchasing, human resource skills, and leadership development.  Communication interpersonal and mathematics skills are reinforced in this course. Membership in DECA is required. (Coop Learning Option)

Marketing Cooperative Methodology
(Co-op)   Grade Level: 12^th
Credits: Maximum of 1 credit per year
Prerequisite: Teacher Approval
Seniors enrolled in Marketing and accepted into the co-op program must have a job related to marketing by the end of two weeks of school.  A student may earn up to 2 credits when co-op experience is included in marketing.  (A senior may also receive academic credit for marketing and choose not to co-op).

 Marketing Research & Analysis
Grade level:  11^th & 12^th
Credits: ½ (fall) Beginning even years 2009/10
(Honors option available)
Marketing Information Management is a course of study that focuses on the system (planning, collecting, processing information, and implementing information) for conducting research to determine marketing strategies.  The course is targeted at students who need a basic understanding of research procedures, data interpretations, and communication of findings.

Organizational Leadership
Grade Level:  9^th-10^th
Credit:  ½ (fall) (Honors option available)
This course develops an understanding of organizational leadership characteristics and behaviors.  Students will develop skills in teamwork, conflict resolution, communication, and group problem solving techniques used in business.  Students will apply the principles of leadership in school, community, and marketing-related settings.

Retail Operations
Grade Level:  10^th, 11^th, 12^th
Credits:1(full-year) Offered odd years 2008/09 (Honors option available)
Retail Operations offers students the opportunity to learn marketing skills needed in the fast-paced world of retailing.  In this course, the student will learn that retailing is a significant and vital component to the United States economy and is quickly becoming an integral part of the global economy.  Throughout the course the student will be made aware of the importance of retailing in its various forms as the final step in getting products and services to consumers in the market place.  This course may be specialized to a specific area such as fashion retailing.  (Cooperative Option)

Sales Management
Grade Level:  11^th & 12^th
Credits: ½ (spring) Beginning even years 2009/10  (Honors option available)
This course will provide the student with the opportunity to analyze and evaluate the various aspects of sales in today’s marketplace.  The student will study concepts needed to respond to customer wants and needs through planned personalized communication that influences purchase decisions, ensures satisfaction, and enhances future business opportunities.  The course will include advanced selling concepts, investigation of career opportunities, and the technological influences on sales and sales management.  DECA membership is required.

Services Marketing
Grade Level:  11^th & 12^th
Credits: ½ (fall) Beginning even years 2009/10
(Honors option available)
Services marketing is a course of study designed to develop concepts and skills needed for success in the services marketing industry.  The course involves a rapidly expanding wide range of personal services and business services focusing on the interaction of customer and service provider.  This course is appropriate for students with career interests in medical, accounting, technical, engineering, and financial services.

Virtual Enterprise
Grade Level:  11^th & 12^th
Credits:1(full-year) Beginning even years 2009/10
May substitute for Economics credit if taught by Highly Qualified instructor.
Virtual Enterprise International (VE) is a simulated business environment.  The VE students will be involved in actual on the job work experiences, including accounting, personnel administration, management and marketing.  The only difference between the VE and an actual business is that no material goods are produced or legal tender exchanged.  However, services will be provided.  Working in a team, the student will develop and enhance oral and written communication skills through initiative, responsibility, and creativity. 
 

 

 

Career Management Success
Grade Level:  9^th recommended
Credits:  1 (full-year)
Career Management Success is a core course for career clusters.  The course provides students with tools for achieving success in their academic, work, and personal lives.  Course content emphasizes the basic skills and knowledge needed for employment success, as identified by industry and supported by relevant national standards.  All course content is presented in a real-world context, providing concrete opportunities for developing personal and career goals, effective communication skills, teamwork abilities, and successful work attitudes.  Upon completion of the course, students will be able to complete the Professional Development Program Level I and Level II of SkillsUSA or other degree programs in other career and technical youth organizations. 

 Jobs for Tennessee Graduates (JTG)
Grade Level: 12th
Credits:  1 (full-year)
Counseling and Career Specialist recommendation
Students in this course are given the opportunity to develop skills critical to success in everyday life, in school and on the job.  The curriculum includes occupation information, goal setting, study skills, human relations, and leadership development.  The need for assuming responsibility for one’s actions and decisions is emphasized. This course is based on a national model to assist students in graduating from high school and gaining employment or further education after graduation.  Students learn career development and job attainment competencies and develop skills that employers believe are fundamental to success on the job.  Follow-up and employment services are continued for twelve months following graduation.

 Service Learning – Off Campus
Grade Level:  12^th (Pass/Fail course)
Credits:  ½ Credit (semester course)
(May not double enroll in on-campus service learning) This course is for off-campus volunteer work in non-profit organizations in the community (i.e. Red Cross, Head Start, Elementary Schools, etc.)  Students will be required to keep a weekly journal, to research social issues within the community, and to present a power point presentation at the end of the course to illustrate their experience.  Transportation is mandatory.

Service Learning –  On-Campus
Grade Level:  12^th (Pass/Fail course)
Credits:  1 (full-year)
(May not enroll in off-campus service learning).
Students will develop knowledge and critical thinking skills while addressing genuine community needs.  The course is project oriented with a two-fold emphasis on teaching the students ecological principles and social skills.  Student groups will design an environmental project that will benefit the school, the community, or both.  The class may involve working outdoors, and may involve physical labor.