This program stresses the basic fundamentals of automotive service and repair. Students are taught skills in basic automotive maintenance, diagnostics and repair. Students will be exposed to shop safety, automotive tools and equipment, and employability skills. Some aspects taught in this program are theory of operation for automotive engines, electrical, brakes, and chassis. Students who take this program will have a basic understanding of how to perform oil changes, tire and wheel service, brakes, and steering/suspension service.

Students in this program learn the basic skills and knowledge needed in the areas of carpentry and home construction. It incorporates the use of hand and power tools, and the operation of common trade equipment and their accessories. Instruction includes Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing, and general construction.

This hands-on program exposes students to the essential concepts and principles of interior and exterior building maintenance. Students will learn skills needed for a path to careers in the building services industry through the study of maintenance and groundskeeping operations. Students will learn to use power and hand tools, basic carpentry, electricity, plumbing, small engine repair and landscaping skills. Program includes instruction in the use of basic hand tools and power tools. Students will learn building and shop safety and skills necessary for other vocational programs.

This course develops skills in the Culinary Arts and prepares students for the many occupations available in the food service and restaurant industry. Instruction emphasizes understanding essential cooking techniques, as well as food sanitation, nutrition, and use of equipment. In addition, students will be exposed to basic baking fundamentals such as mixing methods and measurement. Along with baked goods, students will learn to prepare and serve pizza, sandwiches, soups, sauces, and meals to go for the school deli. Students will be introduced to front of the house operations in the school Dining Room and will also learn and assist with table service.

This course helps students develop the necessary skills for employment in the Culinary Arts industry. Through hands-on experiences, students will use industry standard culinary equipment to learn basic cooking methods, baking techniques, meal preparation, nutrition, safety, sanitation, and meal management. Students complete certification for the Food Handler ServSafe® certification program. Team building and leadership skills are refined in the kitchen and school deli. Exploration of the culinary profession including baking, hot food preparation, cold kitchen prep, (i.e., sandwich and salad making) and breakfast cookery are featured. These, along with in-house catering and front of the house experience lead students to becoming well rounded culinarians. Culinary math, to include weight, volume and recipe conversions are utilized daily. Regional and world cooking techniques and recipes, as well as menu and recipe development, food costs and utilization are important components of the Culinary Essentials course.

This course introduces students to multimedia principles and equipment as well as concentrating on the industry standard software for graphics and video editing. Students will learn to operate equipment such as scanners, printers, digital cameras (still and video) and computers that are used in the multimedia field. Hands-on experience is also gained through projects on various multimedia software to give students a well rounded introduction to the field of multimedia. Students will become proficient in the use of industry standard software while learning a wide range of selection and manipulation techniques that can be applied to photos, graphics, and videos. Design principles will be discussed and implemented through the use of student projects.

This program introduces students to office skills, desktop publishing and graphic design. Students will use various programs such as Canva, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator. Students will utilize the computer to design and complete projects such as brochures, calendars, pin-back buttons, t-shirts and ceramic ornaments and mugs (sublimation). Some related activities in the curriculum will include using the digital camera, making promotional posters and utilizing both a heat & a mug press.

This program is designed to introduce or strengthen students’ knowledge of work place readiness skills in retail. With the use of classroom instruction and hands-on training in our in-house Food Market, the students will learn the basics of retail food store operations from start to finish. This includes stocking and selling products, store maintenance and front end operations such as cashiering, bagging and customer service. Students will also learn about skills for seeking employment (applications, resumes, cover letters, and interviewing) and the proper work habits/ethics that go hand-in-hand with the skills to do the job. Many job opportunities await in the world of retail. With this program, the skills and knowledge learned can be applied to any retail store environment.

This program provides our more experienced Pre-vocational students with a direct pathway to career readiness and success. Students in this program are tasked with operating and managing all of the components of our school store. The store is stocked predominantly with items produced by participating programs within the school to promote communication skills and cooperative learning among students. Emphasis is placed on strengthening basic skills and providing experience in many of the routine tasks essential to retail stores, service centers, and warehouse operations. These tasks include customer service, sanitation, monitoring and displaying inventory, money handling, marketing, shipping & receiving, among others! Through work-based learning opportunities with local business, students take their skills on the road to make career connections that encourage opportunities for employment in the community.

The vision of this program is to identify unique strengths of all students as they discover their true potential. Major program activities include improving daily functioning, nurturing personal growth and identifying those strengths needed for successful employment. The program objective is to assist students in making a smooth transition into pre-vocational classes.

This course involves the major aspects of working in service industries. Instruction touches on nutrition and wellness, fundamentals of cosmetology, first principles of childcare, foundations of fitness and health, consumer concepts, primary oral care skills and basic healthcare skills. Emphasis is placed on human relations skills and good work attitudes. Students participate in a job-sampling program with local employers.