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CTE offers courses in many different areas, including Agriscience, Business Education, Family & Consumer Sciences, Technical Education, and CISCO.
Agrisciences
The Horticulture courses include elective career offerings in the areas of ornamental horticulture and floriculture. All students should consider selecting at least one course from this department to help determine career interests and learn job entry skills. All courses are aligned to the state content standards for Agriscience.
Plant and Horticulture Science I
Available to students in grades 9, 10, 11, 12 1 Credit
This course will cover the fundamentals of plant and soil science including the major characteristics of plant life, plant structures and functions, nutrient needs of plants, fundamentals of soil science, water management, cultural practices and pest management. Each one of these concepts will be taught through a combination of classroom and laboratory experiences. Careers in horticultural sciences will also be explored. This is the entry level course for students pursing a pathway in Agriscience.
Students for this class are members of the National FFA Organization.
Plant and Horticulture Science II
Available to students in grades 10, 11, 12 1 Credit
This is an intermediate course in the Agriscience Career Pathway. Students will be propagating and growing various economically important Nursery crops. Students will engage in the learning process through classroom activities covering: Plant Identification and Taxonomy, Entomology, Pathology, Landscape Planning, Design and Maintenance, Plant Propagation and Soils. Each concept will be taught through a combination of classroom and laboratory instruction utilizing hands-on activity and cross curricular standards in Math, Reading, Writing and Science.
Students for this class are members of the National FFA Organization.
Plant and Horticulture Science III
Available to students in grades11, 12 1 Credit
This is an advanced course in the Agriscience Career Pathway. Students will be propagating and growing various economically important greenhouse crops in our greenhouse. Students will also manage greenhouse systems and environment as an application of concepts learned in the classroom. Students will engage in the learning process through classroom activities covering: Plant Anatomy and Physiology, Entomology, Pathology, Food/Fruit Science, Plant Propagation and Plant Nutrition. Each concept will be taught through a combination of classroom and laboratory instruction utilizing hands-on activity and cross curricular standards in Math, Reading, Writing and Science.
Students for this class are members of the National FFA Organization.
Prerequisite: Horticulture I and Horticulture II
Floriculture
Available to students in grades 9, 10, 11, 12 ½ Credit
This course introduces principles and techniques of floral design and an overview of the floral industry as it relates to everyday life. Topics covered include flowers for profit, garden design, identification of plants/flowers, flower arrangement and business techniques.
Students for this class are members of the National FFA Organization.
Business Education
The Business Education offerings include instructions in a variety of career opportunities. The Business Education curriculum is aligned to the state content standards of performance. Many students should select career electives from the Business Education offerings to obtain job entry skills or preparation for a college major.
Accounting II
Available to students in grades 10, 11, 12 1 Credit
Accounting is an integral part of business. Today's managers recognize the need for exposure to accounting theory in order to make sound business decisions. In the introductory unit, students will be the owner of a service enterprise. Students begin their accounting experience by (a) exploring the economic impact facing the financial success of businesses; (b) evaluating business practices used to make decisions that affect financial growth; and (c) preparing journals, ledgers, worksheets and financial statements. In the final unit, students are hired as a junior accountant in a merchandising corporation. The junior accountants' duties will include, but not be limited to: (a) calculating payroll and income taxes; (b) creating workplace communication documents forwarding financial information; (d) tracking vendors/suppliers; (d) identifying overhead and operating costs; and (e) investigating a company's social responsibility to its community. Financial representative from the community will also lead class discussions on educational requirements and job opportunities in the financial field. Students will continue to investigate career opportunities in this field as well as participate in leadership and competitive events offered through membership in Business Professionals of America.
Accounting III
Available to students in grades 11, 12 1 Credit
Accounting III focuses on the accounting procedures and practices used by financial officers to control a company's daily operations. Students will work for a merchandising corporation with multiple departments. Their workload will include but not be limited to: (a) journalizing and posting purchases and sales transactions related to different departments; (b) completing payroll records for each department; (c) preparing financial statements using the departmentalized accounting method; (d) preparing vouchers; (e) using cost methods; (f) calculating merchandise inventory turnover ratio, property tax expense and depreciation expense; (g) journalizing notes payable and notes receivable; and (h) applying reverse entries. Students will also network with financial representatives from the community to help make determinations on job availability and educational requirements. The students will focus on employment opportunities in the financial industry. Students will also participate in leadership and competitive events offered through membership in Business Professionals of America.
Prerequisite: Accounting II
Business, Finance and Marketing Essentials
Available to students in grade 9 1 Credit
This is the core class component for the Finance, Management and Administration, and Marketing pathways. Topics will include business law, customer relations, economics, financial analysis, human resource management, marketing, operations, career development, along with integrations of communication skills, and information management.
Business Ethics
Available to students in grades 10, 11, 12 ½ Credit
Business Ethics gives students a basic understanding of social responsibility that is the duty/obligation of business organizations to the larger community. Students will learn how the activities of business affect society as a whole, as well as various groups and individuals within that society.
Business Ownership
Available to students in grades 11, 12 ½ Credit
Business Ownership focuses on the start-up of a new business with emphasis on the key components of a Business Plan: Management, Marketing, Operations, and Finance. Other aspects of the course include risk management, various laws pertaining to general business practices, and the effective use of resources in problem solving and decision making paradigms.
Business Law
Available to students in grades 10, 11, 12 1 Credit
Business Law analyzes how federal, state, and local government laws and regulations affect the day-today operations of a business. It examines in detail how laws originate and how the courts administer them. Students will learn about business contracts. Applications of the legal system to individuals and society are included.
Banking Services II
Available to students in grades 10, 11, 12 1 Credit
Banking Services II is the fourth level of the Accounting Pathway. This course builds on all of the concepts learned in Accounting II and Accounting III as they apply to the major functions of commercial banking in the United States. Students will study the development of the banking system and the evolution of today's financial institutions. The students will explore, but not be limited to: (a) distinguishing among various types of services; (b) opening and maintaining bank records; (d) evaluating fees and services; and (e) calculating simple and compound interest. The students will also participate in a simulation as a customer service representative assisting customers with their banking needs. This course also provides for an examination of the law governing organization, regulation, and operation of banks and other financial institutions. Students will: (a0 analyze money and financial institutions and their roles in the economic system; (b) discuss the Federal Reserve System and the commercial banking system; (c) explain the historical role of money in a society; and (d) evaluate the vital relationship between money, interest rates, price and output. Students will also network with financial representative from the community to help make determinations on job availability and educational requirements. Students will focus on employment opportunities in the financial industry. Students will also participate in leadership and competitive events offered through membership in Business Professionals of America.
Administrative Services II
Available to students in grades 10, 11 1 Credit
Administrative Services II prepares students for successful post-secondary education and/or career opportunities that facilitate business operations through a variety of administrative duties including information management, communication skills, data processing and management, as well as project tracking.
Prerequisite: Business, Finance and Marketing Essentials
Administrative Services III
Available to students in grades 10, 11 1 Credit
Administrative Services III continues to prepare students for successful post-secondary education and/or career opportunities that facilitate business operations through higher level administrative duties including information management, communication skills, data processing and management, as well as project tracking. Task simulations are used extensively.
Prerequisite: Administrative Services II
Marketing Communications II
Available to students in grades 10, 11, 12 1 Credit
This marketing course is designed to give the students a broad perspective of marketing principles, strategies, and practices involved in promoting and selling goods and services. Topics include the elements of economics, products and services, laws governing business in the U. S., ethical behavior, consumer and staff relationships, channel distribution and communications strategies.
Prerequisite: Business, Finance and Marketing Essentials
Marketing Communications III
Available to students in grades 10, 11, 12 1 Credit
This marketing course is designed to give the students a broad perspective of marketing principles, strategies, and practices involved in promoting and selling goods and services. Topics include the elements of economics, products and services, laws governing business in the U.S., ethical behavior, consumer and staff relationships, channel distribution and communications strategies.
Prerequisite: Marketing Communications II
Business Corporate Management II
Available to students in grades 10, 11 1 Credit
Business and Corporate Management II exposes students to the opportunities and challenges managers face in today's business organizations. The students will explore but not be limited to (a) identifying the impact global competition has on business; (b) measuring economic growth and prosperity; (c) describing how ethics relate to business practices; (d) understanding why businesses monitor the economic-political system in another country; (e) evaluating the various forms of business and facets of ownership; and (f) reviewing the laws that impact and govern today's businesses. Students will also recognize the characteristics of effective communication by examining the impact technology has had on the business community and the importance of implementing effective communication channels throughout the work environment. Throughout the course, students will strengthen their management skills in teamwork, communication, information management, and creative thinking. Management representatives employed in the community will also lead class discussions on educational requirements and job opportunities in the management field. Students will continue to investigate careers in this field as well as participate in leadership and competitive events offered through membership in Business Professionals of America.
Prerequisite: Business, Finance and Marketing Essentials
Business & Corporate Management III
Available to students in grades 11, 12 1 Credit
Business & Corporate Management III focuses on the solutions to the challenges managers face in today's business environments. Students use the decision making process to solve management, finance, marketing, and human resources dilemmas. Business decisions will be based on: (a) a manager's ability to plan, organize, implement, and control; (b) accounting practices; (c) vendor and supplier relationships; (d) competition, pricing and promotion; and (e) the hiring process, compensation plans, and the development of employment structures that promote job satisfaction and longevity. Students will also network with management representatives from the community to help make determinations on job availability and education requirements. The students will focus on employment opportunities in the management field. Students will also participate in leadership and competitive events offered through membership in Business Professionals of America.
Prerequisite: Business Corporate Management II
Family & Consumer Sciences
Early Childhood Education Career Pathway
This recommended curriculum, which is three-credit career pathway, is designed to provide students with the pre-professional knowledge and skills needed to enter careers in early care and education, education, psychology, and other professions that involve work with children.
The curriculum recommendation for the Early Childhood pathway aligns with Delaware’s staff qualifications for early childhood caregiver employed by licensed early care and education programs. Student must be aware that being able to pass drug test and state & national fingerprinting clearance is an important requirement to be successful in this field of study. Student must maintain a cumulative grade of
85% or higher to receive certification in Child Care.
Human Development
Available to students in grades 10, & 11 1 credit
The first level of the Early Childhood Pathway explores and evaluates the positive factors needed to establish and maintain a healthy life within the family, explore the concept of development in the four domains (physical, emotional, intellectual and social) from birth through late adulthood, and learn ways in which to communicate with others within the family and the community.
This is a project-based course exploring the human development theories, principles, and practices students will explore the roles, responsibilities, and functions of families and family members, gerontology and intergenerational aspects, contemporary family issues, change stress, and family crisisabuse violence; community services, agencies, and resources. Emphasis will be placed on the role of the family and community in meeting the needs of its members as they progress through various stages of development.
Child Development
Available to students in grades 10, 11, & 12 1 credit
The second level of the Early Childhood Pathway introduces the importance of studying children and parenting while emphasizing the skills needed to be both an effective parent and childcare worker. The course includes development of the child from conception through preschool developmental domains (emotional, social, intellectual, moral, & physical), child development theories, development of self-care habits, understanding moral decisions, and learning the individual needs of the child are addressed as well as exceptional child and their needs. Students will continue to the work with the Reality Baby Project and the Empathy Belly.
Prerequisite: Human Development
Exploring Early Childhood
Available to students in grades 11 & 12 1 Credit
The third level of the Early Childhood Pathway prepares the students to plan, design, and work in programs that meets the educational learning environment that is safe and healthy, to teach children in each developmental and educational area, and conducive in meeting the individual needs of the child as well as handling children with exceptional needs. Students will utilize to the Reality Baby Project and the Empathy Belly.
Prerequisite: Child Development
Nutrition & Culinary Arts Pathway
This recommended curriculum, which is for three-credit career pathways in nutrition and culinary arts, is designed to provide students with the pre-professional knowledge and skills needed to enter careers in nutrition, culinary arts, and other fields that involve work with food.
Though some pathways focus on nutrition and some on culinary arts, all provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to safely work and prepare food. Pathways that focus on nutrition provide students with a basic understanding of food preparation, while pathways focused on culinary arts provide students with a basic understanding of nutrition.
Food Preparation and Production
Available to students in grades 10, 11, & 12 1 Credit
This is an entry-level lab course that emphasizes the basics of food and nutrition and its connection to wellness. Students will learn about food choices, the food supply, getting and using nutrients, shopping for food, and the basics of food preparation. In addition, there is career exploration in the areas of hospitality and food service. Student leadership through FCCLA will be an integral part of the course.
Advanced Food Preparation and Production
Available to students in grades 10, 11, & 12 1 Credit
This is the second level of culinary arts that continues to emphasize nutrition and wellness but focuses more on the food preparation skills necessary to work in the food service industry. Student leadership through FCCLA will be an integral part of the course.
Prerequisite: Food Preparation & Production
Culinary Professional
Available to students in grades 11 & 12 1 Credit
This course will cover quantity food preparation, catering experience, marketing, pricing, consumer issues, and health and food safety procedures as well as food service and hospitality career opportunities. Student leadership through FCCLA will be an integral part of the course. Student leadership through FCCLA will be an integral part of the course.
Technical Education
The Technology Education courses include elective career offerings in the areas of drafting, woods, desktop publishing and energy. It is highly recommended that all students choose at least one course from this department to determine possible career interest. All course offerings are aligned to the State Content Standards for Technology Education.
Processes of Design and Engineering I
Available to students in grades 9, 10, 11 1 Credit
This course provides an introductory study into the foundation of design and engineering and a platform from which students may continue into the advanced levels of the Process of Design and Engineering (P.D.E.) pathway. Students in this course will be exposed to various strategies for designing, problemsolving, prototyping and solving together ethical and philosophical design dilemmas. Students enrolled in this class will participate in appropriate grade level cross-curricular learning opportunities. They will also play an introductory role in their high school's chapter of the Technology Student Association.
Processes of Design and Engineering II
Available to students in grades 9, 10, 11 1 Credit
This course allows students to expand their understanding of design and engineering. They will demonstrate and apply skills in the use of tools, materials, and engineering process to produce as they continue into the advanced levels of the Processes of Design and Engineering (P.D.E.) pathway. Handson problem solving experiences involve using the reverse engineering design process to analyze an existing product; then develop an improved product that is based on their investigations, research, and product analysis. They will generate engineering solutions and fabricate prototypes to meet the challenge presented. Students will also develop ideas for inventions or innovations by designing and constructing working models or prototypes of a device to perform a common everyday task. Students enrolled in this class will participate in appropriate grade level cross curricular learning opportunities, demonstrating techniques in designing, problem solving, prototyping and solving other ethical and philosophical design dilemmas. Class members will play an active role in their high school's chapter of the Technology Student Association.
Prerequisite: Processes of Design and Engineering I
Processes of Design and Engineering III
Available to students in grades 11, 12 1 Credit
This course provides an opportunity to further expand their understanding of design and engineering. They will apply and transfer their knowledge of the principles of Design & Engineering to solving technical problems and cmmunicate their solutions to others. This is the cumulating class of the Processes of Design adn Engineering (P.D.E.) pathway. Students enrolled in this class will participate in appropriate grade level cros-curricular leaning opportunities applying their skills and knowledge to solving real-life problems. They will be expected to assume a leadership role in their high school's chapter of the Technology Student Association.
Prerequisite: Processes of Design and Engineering II
Graphic Design and Production I
Available to students in grades 9, 10, 11, ½ Credit
This highly desirable beginning course introduces the student to the exciting world of graphic design and its global impact. It is the first of a three-year Career Pathway. The Design Process as well as the elements and principles of design will be stressed. The theory and operation of electronic publishing technology will be emphasized with the integration of page layout software. The student will be introduced to the theory and operation of output devices. Students enrolled in this class will participate in appropriate grade level cross-curricular learning opportunities. They also will play an introductory role in their school's chapter of Technology Student Association.
Prerequisite: Computer Applications I
Graphic Design and Production II
Available to students in grades 10, 11, 12 1 Credit
This course examines the process of using the computer as a tool to manipulate and transform digital images. It is the second of a three-year Career Pathway. The Design Process as well as the elements and principles of design will be stressed. The theory and operation of digital image editing will be emphasized with the integration of digital image manipulation software. Adobe Photoshop and Image Ready, which imitate traditional photographic techniques, will be employed. The theory and operation of output devices, introduced in the first year course, will be expanded. Students enrolled in this class will participate in appropriate grade level cross curricular learning opportunities. They also will play a more advance role in their school's chapter of Technology Student Association.
Prerequisite: Graphic Design and Production I
Graphic Design and Production III
Available to students in grades 11, 12 1 Credit
This course examines the process of using the computer as a tool to manipulate and transform digital images. It is the third of a three-year Career Pathway. The Design Process as well as the elements and principles of design will be stressed. The theory and operation of vector graphics editing will be emphasized with the integration of vector image manipulation software. Adobe Illustrator, which is the industry standard illustration program for print, multi-media, and online graphics, will be employed. The theory and operation of output devices, introduced in the second year course will be expanded. Students enrolled in this class will participate in appropriate grade level cross-curricular learning opportunities. They also will play a more advance roled in their school's chapter of Technology Student Association.
Prerequisite: Graphic Design and Production II
Drafting/Design CAD I
Available to students in grades 9, 10, 11, 12 1 Credit
This is the first drafting course to be offered and introduces students to the basic fundamentals of drafting and geometric construction. Students will become familiar with drafting equipment and methodology. This course will provide basic understanding of drafting techniques necessary to allow students to progress to CAD.
Architectural Design CAD II
Available to students in grades 10, 11, 12 1 Credit
This is the second drafting ourse to be offered and continues students with the advanced tools of drafting and geometric construction with a focus on Architecture. Students will lean about design principles, construction practices an building materials involved in the development of residential dwellings. A focus of the course will be room planning in three main areas (Sleeping and Bath, Living, and Service). This course will provide understanding of drafting techniques necessary to allow students to create architectural drawing sets in 2D and 3D.
Prerequisite: Drafting/Design CAD I
Architectural Design CAD III
Available to students in grades 11, 12 1 Credit
This is the third drafting course to be offered and continues students with the advanced tools of drafting and geometric construction with a focus on Engineering. Students will learn about design principles, construction practices and building materials involved in the development of mechanical systems. The course will provide understanding of drafting techniques necessary to allow students to create mechanical drawing sets in 2D and 3D.
Prerequisite: Drafting/Design CAD I & Architectural Design CAD II.
CISCO
The Cisco Networking academies program consists of four semesters of web-based curriculum. The program is designed to teach students the skills needed to design, build, and maintain small to mediumsize computer networks. This provides them with the opportunity to enter the workforce and/or further their education and training in the computer-networking field.
Cisco Networking Academic Semester I
Available to students in grades 10, 11 ½ Credit
Semester I curriculum includes OSI model and industry standards, network topologies, IP addressing, including subnet masking, networking components, and basic network design.
Prerequisite: Counselor recommendation and Business Essentials.
It is recommended that students be enrolled or have completed Integrated Algebra I
Cisco Networking Academy Semester II
Available to students in grades 10, 11 ½ Credit
Semester II curriculum builds upon skills learned in the prior semester and includes the introduction of beginning router configurations and routing protocols.
Prerequisite: Passing Cisco Semester I Exam and teacher recommendation
Cisco Networking Academy Semester III
Available to students in grades 11, 12 ½ Credit
Semester III includes the continuation of skills from prior courses and includes the introduction of the following: advanced router configurations, LAN switching theory and VLANs, advanced LAN and LAN switched design, Novell IPX, and threaded case studies.
Prerequisite: Passing Cisco Semester II Exam and teacher recommendation.
Cisco Networking Academy Semester IV
Available to students in grades 11, 12 ½ Credit
Semester IV includes the continuation of skills from prior semesters and includes the introduction of the following: WAN theory and design, WAN technology, PPP, frame relay, ISDN, network troubleshooting, national SCANS skills, threaded case studies.
Prerequisite: Passing Cisco Semester III Exam and teacher recommendation
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