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LoudounCountyPublicSchoolsOfficeofCareerandTechnicalEducation21000EducationCourtAshburn,[email protected]

IntroductionThisisacomprehensivelistofallCareerandTechnicalEducationhighschoolcoursesinLoudounCountyPublicSchools.Notallcoursesareofferedatthehomehighschools.Coursesthathave3creditsarerespectivelyofferedatMonroeTechnologyCenter.Thecomprehensivehighschoolcourselistincludeseachofthefollowing:

• CourseName• Grade(s)• Credit(s)• Prerequisite(s)• Description• StudentOrganization• ProgramArea• CareerCluster(s)

CareerandTechnicalEducationinLoudounCountyPublicSchoolsoffersprogramareas inAgricultureEducation,Business & Information Technology, Family and Consumer Sciences, Health and Medical Sciences, Marketing,NJROTC,TechnologyEducation,andTrade&IndustrialEducation.Eachcourseisalignedwithatleastoneofthefollowing16VirginiaDepartmentofEducationCareerClusters:

1. Agriculture,Food&NaturalResources2. Architecture&Construction3. Arts,A/VTechnology&Communications4. BusinessManagement&Administration5. Education&Training6. Finance7. Government&PublicAdministration8. HealthSciences9. Hospitality&Tourism

10. HumanServices11. InformationTechnology12. Law,PublicSafety,Corrections&Security13. Manufacturing14. Marketing15. Science,Technology,Engineering&

Mathematics16. Transportation,Distribution&Logistics

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CourseName: AccountingGrade(s): 10-12Credits: 1 Prerequisite(s): NoneDescription: Studentsacquirethebasicprinciples,concepts,andpracticesofthe

accountingcycle.Studentslearnfundamentalaccountingproceduresusingbothmanualandelectronicsystems.Interpretationofaccountinginformationismasteredthroughdecision-makingandproblem-solvingapproachesthatincludesourcedocuments,casestudies,andsimulations.Coursetopicsincludeformsofownership,accountsreceivable/accountspayablesystems,payroll,taxes,bankingactivities,businessethics,andfinancialstatements.

StudentOrg: FBLAProgramArea: Business&InformationTechnologyCareerCluster(s): BusinessManagementandAdministration;Finance;Governmentand

PublicAdministration;Science,Technology,EngineeringandMathematics;Transportation,DistributionandLogistics

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CourseName: AdministrationofJusticeI,weighted0.5Grade(s): 11-12Credits: 3 Prerequisite(s): CompetitiveApplicationProcessDescription: Thistwo-yearcourseisdesignedforjuniorsandseniors.Thecurriculum

preparesstudentsforentry-levelemploymentinthelawenforcementandcriminaljusticefieldaswellasentranceintoinstitutionsofhigherlearningintherelatedfieldsofcriminaljustice,politicalscience,andlaw.AdualenrollmentagreementwithNorthernVirginiaCommunityCollegeallowsqualifyingstudentstoearn9collegecredits.Topicsinclude,butarenotlimitedto:criminaljusticeprofessions,ethics,communicationskills,reportwriting,interpretingcriminalandcivillaws,useofforce,emergencyresponse,trafficcontrol,vehiclestops,crimeprevention,patrolfunctions,communitypolicing,criminalinvestigation,searchandseizure,arrestandcourtprocedures,corrections,thejuvenilejusticesystem,crimesceneinvestigation,andcrimeprevention.

StudentOrg: SkillsUSAProgramArea: Trade&IndustrialCareerCluster(s): Law,PublicSafety,CorrectionsandSecurity

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CourseName: AdministrationofJusticeII,weighted0.5Grade(s): 12orPost-GraduateCredits: 3 Prerequisite(s): AdministrationofJusticeIDescription: Thisisasecond-yearcoursedesignedforseniorstopreparethemfor

entry-levelemploymentinthelawenforcementandcriminaljusticesystemaswellasentranceintoinstitutionsofhigherlearningintherelatedfieldsofcriminaljustice,politicalscience,andlaw.AdualenrollmentagreementwithNorthernVirginiaCommunityCollegeallowsqualifyingstudentstoearn9collegecredits.Thecourseexplorescareeropportunitiesinthecriminaljusticecommunity;understandingtheconstitution,substantivelaw,procedurallaw,anddueprocessoflaw,anditsimpactoninterviewsandinterrogations;developingprobablecause;preparingsearchandarrestwarrants;organizedcrimeandcriminalactivitiesassociatedwiththosetypeofinvestigations,federaltaskforces;complexcriminalinvestigation;investigativetechniques;theuseofinformants;wireintercepts;internationalterrorismandcounterterrorismstrategies;aswellasadvancedcrimesceneinvestigation.

StudentOrg: SkillsUSAProgramArea: Trade&IndustrialCareerCluster(s): Law,PublicSafety,CorrectionsandSecurity

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CourseName: AdvancedAccountingGrade(s): 11-12Credits: 1 Prerequisite(s): AccountingDescription: Studentsgainknowledgeofadvancedaccountingprinciples,procedures,

andtechniquesusedtosolvebusinessproblemsandtomakefinancialdecisions.Studentsuseaccountingandspreadsheetsoftwaretoanalyze,synthesize,evaluate,andinterpretbusinessfinancialdata.Studentsworkinatechnology-integratedenvironmentusingauthenticworkplaceindustryscenariosthatreflectcurrentindustrytrendsandstandards.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletodemonstrateanunderstandingoftheprinciplesofdecisionmaking,problemsolving,andcriticalthinking,andapplythemtobothpersonalandbusinessfinancialsituations.


PublicAdministration;Science,Technology,EngineeringandMathematics;Transportation,DistributionandLogistics

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CourseName: AdvancedComputerInformationsystemsGrade(s): 10-12Credits: 1 Prerequisite(s): ComputerInformationSystemsDescription: AdvancedComputerInformationSystemsprovidesstudentswithbasic

comprehensionoftheMicrosoftOfficesoftwarepackageandanopportunitytorefinetheirskillsthroughavarietyofprojectandresearchactivities.Studentsapplyproblem-solvingskillstoreal-lifesituationsthroughadvancedintegratedsoftwareapplications,includingprinted,electronic,andwebpublications.Studentsworkindividuallyandingroupstoexploreadvancedcomputermaintenanceactivities,websitedevelopment,programming,networking,emergingtechnology,andemployabilityskills.

StudentOrg: FBLAProgramArea: Business&InformationTechnologyCareerCluster(s): Arts,Audio/VideoTechnologyandCommunications;Business

ManagementandAdministration;InformationTechnology;Marketing;Science,Technology,EngineeringandMathematics;Transportation,DistributionandLogistics

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CourseName: AdvancedDesktop/MultimediaPresentationsGrade(s): 11-12Credits: 1 Prerequisite(s): Desktop/MultimediaPresentationsDescription: Thiscourseprovidesaprojectbaseofinstructiontoenhancethedesktop

andmultimediaskillsofstudents.Topicscoveredincludedesigning,creating,andpublishingwebsites;complyingwithlawsandprofessionalethics;andrelatingdesktop/multimediaapplicationtobusinessandindustrystandards.StudentsareeligibletotakeacoretestleveloftheMicrosoftOfficeSpecialistexamination.

StudentOrg: FBLAProgramArea: Business&InformationTechnologyCareerCluster(s): Arts,Audio/VideoTechnologyandCommunications;Information

Technology;Science,Technology,EngineeringandMathematics

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CourseName: AdvancedDrawingandDesignGrade(s): 11-12Credits: 1 Prerequisite(s): TechnicalDrawingandDesignDescription: Studentsuseagraphiclanguageforproductdesignandtechnical

illustration.Theyincreasetheirunderstandingofdrawingtechniqueslearnedintheprerequisitecourses.Theyresearchdesign-relatedfieldswhileidentifyingtheroleofadvanceddrawinganddesigninmanufacturingandconstructionindustryprocesses.Theyapplythedesignprocess,analyzedesignsolutions,reverseengineerproducts,create3-DsolidmodelsusingCADD,constructphysicalmodels,andcreatemultimediapresentationsoffinisheddesigns.Theycompleteaworkportfoliobasedonachosengraphicproject.Thiscoursecountsasanelectivecredit.

StudentOrg: TSAProgramArea: TechnologyEducationCareerCluster(s): Arts,Audio/VideoTechnologyandCommunications;Science,Technology,

EngineeringandMathematics

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CourseName: AdvancedKeyboardingGrade(s): 9-12Credits: 0.5 Prerequisite(s): KeyboardingorKeyboardProficiencyDescription: Thiscourseisdesignedforsecondaryschoolstudentstodevelopand

enhancetouchskillsforenteringalphabetic,numeric,andsymbolinformationonakeyboard.Studentscomposeandproduceavarietyofpersonal,educational,andprofessionaldocuments.

StudentOrg: FBLAProgramArea: Business&InformationTechnologyCareerCluster(s): BusinessManagement;InformationTechnology

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CourseName: AdvancedMarketingCo-OpGrade(s): 11-12Credits: 2 Prerequisite(s): MarketingCo-OporMarketingNon-Co-OpDescription: Offeringtraininginpre-managementlevelskillsanddesignedforthe

studentwhohasafirmcareerinterestinmarketing,thiscourseallowsstudentstocontinuethearrangementofcombiningclassroominstructionwithsupervisedon-the-jobtraininginalocalmarketingbusiness.Instructioninthisyearoftheprogramconcentratesprimarilyonthedevelopmentofcompetenciesintheareasofsalespromotion,merchandising,marketingresearch,andmanagement.Entrepreneurshipisanintegralpartofthisclass.Thestudentisprovidedwithavarietyoflearningmethodsincludingpracticalactivities,simulations,computeractivities,guestspeakers,androle-playing.Co-opstudentsareexpectedtostayemployedthroughouttheschoolyearinateacher-approvedmarketing-relatedjob.DECAisanintegralpartofthiscourse.

StudentOrg: DECAProgramArea: MarketingCareerCluster(s): Marketing;Transportation,DistributionandLogistics

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CourseName: AdvancedMarketingNon-Co-OpGrade(s): 11-12Credits: 1 Prerequisite(s): MarketingCo-OporMarketingNon-Co-OpDescription: Offeringtraininginpre-managementlevelskillsanddesignedforthe

studentwhohasafirmcareerinterestinmarketing,thiscourseallowsstudentstocontinuethearrangementofcombiningclassroominstructionwithsupervisedon-the-jobtraininginalocalmarketingbusiness.Instructioninthisyearoftheprogramconcentratesprimarilyonthedevelopmentofcompetenciesintheareasofsalespromotion,merchandising,marketingresearch,andmanagement.Entrepreneurshipisanintegralpartofthisclass.Thestudentisprovidedwithavarietyoflearningmethodsincludingpracticalactivities,simulations,computeractivities,guestspeakers,androle-playing.Co-opstudentsareexpectedtostayemployedthroughouttheschoolyearinateacher-approvedmarketing-relatedjob.DECAisanintegralpartofthiscourse.


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CourseName: AdvancedNetworking/NetworkingAdministration(CISCO)Grade(s): 11-12Credits: 3 Prerequisite(s): CompetitiveApplicationProcessDescription: NetworkAdministrationfollowstheNorthernVirginiaCommunityCollege

four-semestercurriculumcoveringnetworkingconcepts,design,implementation,managementandoperation.Thiscourselaysthefoundationofcomputer-basedtraining(CBT)modulesdevelopedbyCiscoSystems,aligningwiththeNVCCITN154,ITN155,ITN156,andITN157curricula.AdvancedNetworkingusestheCISCOCertifiedNetworkAssociate(CCNA)curriculumpreparingstudentstotaketheCCNAcertificationexam.Studentslearnhowtodesign,install,configure,operate,andtroubleshootsimpleandcomplexnetworks.Topicscoveredincludenetworkarchitecture(physicalandlogical),industrystandards,protocols,networkdevices(suchasrouters,switches,andhubs),mediaselection,datatransmission,andcabling.StudentsinNetworkAdministrationshouldhaveentry-levelcompetenciestoincludereadingandexpressingthemselvesinwritingatthecollegelevelaswellassolidalgebraskills.Ciscorequiresan80%orhigheronanywrittentestsand100%onpracticaltests.StudentsmayobtainanIntroductiontoTelecommunications,IntroductiontoCopperCabling,LevitonStructuredWiring,andIntroductiontoFiberOpticcertificationthroughC-Tech.TheC-Techcertificationexamrequiresan85%tomeetcertificationrequirements.Studentsstudybasicstandardsandpropermanufacturingtechniquesusedinthefield.

StudentOrg: SkillsUSAProgramArea: Trade&IndustrialCareerCluster(s): InformationTechnology

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CourseName: AerospaceScienceIGrade(s): 10-12Credits: 1 Prerequisite(s): NoneDescription: AerospaceScienceisacoursedesignedtointroducestudentstothe

technologiesofaeronauticsandspacesciences.Thecourseisastudyoftheinterrelationshipbetweenaeronauticsandspacescience.Studentsuseahands-onapproachtostudyconceptsincludingaerodynamicprinciples,aircraftandspacecrafttechnologies,meteorologyandspaceenvironments,commercialapplications,administration,andhistoricalperspectives.Fieldexperiencesexposestudentstocareerpathsintheaerospaceindustryandgovernmentalagencies.Thiscoursecountsasanelectivecredit.

StudentOrg: TSAProgramArea: TechnologyEducationCareerCluster(s): Science,Technology,EngineeringandMathematics

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CourseName: AerospaceScienceIIGrade(s): 11-12Credits: 1 Prerequisite(s): AerospaceScienceIDescription: AerospaceTechnologyIIprovidesanadvancedexplorationofflight,space

travel,andsupportingtechnologiesthroughaproblem-solvingmethodandpracticalapplication.Studentsexploreconceptsinaircraftoperations;aircraftdesign,flightsafetyandmaintenance;airportinfrastructure;rockettechnology;spacesystems;andlivingandworkingintheaerospaceenvironment.Thiscoursecountsasanelectivecredit.


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CourseName: ArchitecturalDrawingandDesignGrade(s): 10-12Credits: 1 Prerequisite(s): TechnicalDrawingandDesignDescription: Thiscourseisdesignedtogivethecollege-boundstudentanopportunity

toexplorespecificfieldsrelatedtoComputerAidedDrafting&Design.Theseareasarearchitectural,electrical,sheetmetal,structural,topographical,andmechanical.Thestudentthenchoosesareasofinterestandpursuesindependent,in-depthstudies.Thiscoursecountsasanelectivecredit.


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CourseName: AutoCollisionRepairTechnologyIGrade(s): 11-12Credits: 3 Prerequisite(s): CompetitiveApplicationProcessDescription: Thistwo-yearcourseprovidesbasicknowledgeandskillsintheuseof

shopmaterials,equipment,tools,procedures,andmanualsintheautobodyandautorefinishingfields.Basicwelding,aligning,roughingout,andreplacingandrefinishing(painting)ofautobodysheetmetal,plastics,urethane,andcompositesareamongtheskillstaughtinthiscourse.Fundamentalsofautobodyrepairestimatingarealsotaught.Studentsgainexperiencethroughtheoryandhands-onshopprojects.

StudentOrg: SkillsUSAProgramArea: Trade&IndustrialCareerCluster(s): Transportation,DistributionandLogistics

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CourseName: AutoCollisionRepairTechnologyIIGrade(s): 12orPost-GraduateCredits: 3 Prerequisite(s): AutoCollisionRepairTechnologyIIDescription: Studentshavetheopportunitytodeveloptheirknowledgeandskills

throughappliedtheoryandhands-onshopprojectsusingknowledgelearnedinCollisionRepairTechnologyI.Instructionaltopicsincludeenginecoolingsystems,automotivecircuitsandwires,underbodymeasurement,andstructuralalignment.Studentsexplorecareeroptionssuchasautocollisionrepairtechnician,automotiverefinishingtechnician,automotivepartsspecialist,detailtechnician,estimator,andinsuranceadjuster.Uponsuccessfulcompletionofthiscourse,studentsarepreparedtoperformmanyaspectsofcollisionrepairandqualifyforsponsoredapprenticeshipprograms.


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CourseName: AutoServicingTechnologyIGrade(s): 11-12Credits: 3 Prerequisite(s): CompetitiveApplicationProcessDescription: Thisisthefirstyearofatwo-year,1200hourprogram.Thisprogram

providestheopportunityforstudentstodeveloptheskillsneededtofollowenvironmentalandsafetypracticesandinspect,diagnose,adjust,andrepairthesystemsofthemoderntechnologicalautomobile.Anindustrystandardcurriculum,master-certifiedcertifiedbytheAutomotiveServiceExcellence(ASE)andNationalAutomotiveTechnicianEducationalFoundation(NATEF),providesthestudentthetrainingformattoproceedfromthebasictoadvancedleveltechnicianininbrakes,steeringandsuspension,enginerepair,andheatingventilation&airconditioning(HVAC).StudentscanobtainASEcertificationintheseareaswhichisvalidfortwoyearsfromthedatethetestwaspassed.AdualenrollmentagreementwithNorthernVirginiaCommunityCollegeallowsqualifyingstudentstoearnonecollegecreditfortheSDV100StudentDevelopmentcourse.Internshipprogramsareavailabletostudentsmeetingcertaincriteria.Studentscanworkwithselectedmentorsatlocaldealershipsorotherautoservicingbusinesses.ThiscourseispartoftheLoudounGovernor’sCareerandTechnicalSTEMAcademy.


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CourseName: AutoServicingTechnologyIIGrade(s): 12orPost-GraduateCredits: 3 Prerequisite(s): AutoServicingTechnologyIDescription: Thisisthesecondyearofa1200-hourmasterNATEFaccreditedprogram.

Thisprogramprovidestheopportunityforstudentstoexpandontheskillslearnedinthefirst-yearprogram.Environmentalandsafetypracticesandinspections,diagnostics,adjustment,andrepairofthesystemsofthemoderntechnologicalautomobileareallcoveredinthiscomprehensivecourse.Anindustrystandardcurriculum,master-certifiedbyASE(AutomotiveServiceExcellence)andNATEF(NationalAutomotiveTechnicianEducationalFoundation),providesthestudentthetrainingformattoproceedfromthebasic-toadvanced-leveltechnicianinElectricity,ManualDrivetrainandAxle,EnginePerformance,andAutomaticTransmission.StudentscanobtainASEcertificationintheseareas,whichisvalidfortwoyearsfromthedatethetestwaspassed.Internshipprogramsareavailabletostudentsmeetingcertaincriteria.Studentscanworkwithselectedmentorsatlocaldealershipsorotherautoservicingbusinesses.ThiscourseispartoftheLoudounGovernor’sCareerandTechnicalSTEMAcademy.


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CourseName: BiotechnologyGrade(s): 11-12Credits: 3 Prerequisite(s): Biology,CompetitiveApplicationProcessDescription: Thisone-yearcourseintroducesstudentstotheworldofbiotechnology

whichistheuseoflivingorganismsortheirproductstomodifyhumanhealthandthehumanenvironment.Studentsexploremanytopicsrelatedtoresearch,bioethics,forensics,healthandmedicalfields,agriculture,environmentalmanagement,andmanymore.Studentsmaystudysometopicsrelatedtotheirpersonalinterests.Throughlabexperiencesinthegreenhouseandoffcampus,studentsuseavarietyoflaboratoryequipmentandbecomeinvolvedinresearchwiththeuniversityandprofessionalcommunitythroughscientificinquiryandon-linementorships.ThisScience,Technology,Engineering,andTechnology(STEM)courseispartoftheLoudounGovernor’sCareerandTechnicalSTEMAcademyprogram.

StudentOrg: FFAProgramArea: AgricultureEducationCareerCluster(s): Agriculture,FoodandNaturalResources;Science,Technology,


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CourseName: BuildingConstructionIGrade(s): 11-12Credits: 3 Prerequisite(s): CompetitiveApplicationProcessDescription: Inthefirstyearofthistwo-yearcourse,studentsacquirebasic

understandingofresidentialconstructionandthecarpentrytradeinadditiontodevelopingtheskillstoimplementtheiracquiredknowledge.Theprogramalsoprovidesinstructiononplanreadingandcomprehension.UnitsofinstructionincludethecompletionofanOccupationalSafetyandHealthAdministration(OSHA)certificationprogramandthestudyofstructuralcomponentswithemphasisonhowtheyrelatetoeachother,code,andtothefinishedproduct.Thisincludesfoundationwork,floorandwallframing,interiorandexteriorfinishes,andtheconstructionandinstallationofcabinetry.Computer-generateddesignprograms(SolidBuilder)and“GreenConstruction”techniquesareemphasizedinordertopreparestudentsforadvancedtechnologiesinthefieldandessentialenvironmentalconsiderations.

StudentOrg: SkillsUSAProgramArea: Trade&IndustrialCareerCluster(s): ArchitectureandConstruction

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CourseName: BuildingConstructionIIGrade(s): 12orPost-GraduateCredits: 3 Prerequisite(s): BuildingConstructionIDescription: Studentsexpandtheirknowledgebasewithadvancedskills,frequently

workingindependently.Theydevelopleadershipskillsbyleadingacrewofotherstudents.StudentsearntheirOSHA10CardCertificationandcompletemorein-depthworkwithareasofcomputerdesignand“GreenConstruction.”Uponsuccessfulcompletionofthisprogram,studentsarepreparedtoperformmanyaspectsofbuildingconstructionandareeligibleforsponsoredapprenticeshipprograms.ThegraduatingstudentsreceiveprofessionalaccreditationfromtheNationalCenterforConstructionEducationandResearch(NCCER)fortheircoursework.


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CourseName: BusinessLawGrade(s): 10-12Credits: 0.5 Prerequisite(s): NoneDescription: StudentsexaminethefoundationsoftheAmericanlegalsystemandlearn

therightsandresponsibilitiesofcitizens.Studentsgainpracticalknowledgeandlifeskillsbyexploringeconomicandsocialconceptsrelatedtolawsgoverningbusinessandindividuals.Focusareasincludecontracts,consumerprotection,criminallaw,tortlaw,internationallaw,family/domesticlaw,employmentlaw,andcareersinthelegalprofession.


PublicAdministration;Law,PublicSafety,CorrectionsandSecurity

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CourseName: BusinessManagementGrade(s): 10-12Credits: 0.5 Prerequisite(s): NoneDescription: Studentsstudybasicmanagementconceptsandleadershipstylesasthey

explorebusinessownership,planning,operations,marketing,finance,economics,communications,theglobalmarketplace,andhumanrelations.Qualityconcepts,projectmanagement,problemsolving,andethicaldecision-makingareanintegralpartofthecourse.Studentleadershipskillsmaybeenhancedbyparticipationinschool-basedjobshadowing,internships,and/ortheFutureBusinessLeadersofAmerica(FBLA).


PublicAdministration;Law,PublicSafety,CorrectionsandSecurity

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CourseName: ChoicesGrade(s): 9-10Credits: 0.5 Prerequisite(s): NoneDescription: Teenagersareoftenfacedwithmakingtoughdecisionsthatcanhave

lifetimeeffects.Throughtheapplicationofcriticalthinkingskills,reasoningskills,andproblemsolvingabilities,studentsdeveloptheskillstomakedecisionsandacceptandhandletheresponsibilitiesofthosedecisions.Choicesinvestigatestimelyissuessuchasgroupandfamilydynamics,establishingfriendships,positivepeerpressures,conflictresolution,datingrelationships,humanreproduction,stressandtimemanagementaswellasdealingwiththepressuresofgrades,workingandgoingtoschool,drugsandalcohol,bodyperceptionsandeatingdisorders,andnegativepeerpressure.

StudentOrg: FCCLAProgramArea: Family&ConsumerSciencesCareerCluster(s): BusinessManagement

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CourseName: Computer&DigitalAnimationIGrade(s): 11-12Credits: 3 Prerequisite(s): CompetitiveApplicationProcessDescription: Computer&DigitalAnimationIisanintroductorycourseindigitalcontent

creationandanimation.Studentsproducecomputer-generatedmodels,characters,andanimationsusingprofessionalsoftware.Studentsstudytheproductionpipelinefromstoryideatofinalrender.ThesoftwareusedisfromtheAutodeskEntertainmentCreationSuite.Softwarecoveredincludes3dsMax,andMudbox.ThiscourseispartoftheLoudounGovernor’sCareerandTechnicalSTEMAcademy.AdualenrollmentagreementwithNorthernVirginiaCommunityCollegeallowseligiblestudentstoearn9collegecredits.

StudentOrg: SkillsUSAProgramArea: Trade&IndustrialCareerCluster(s): Arts,Audio/VideoTechnologyandCommunications

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CourseName: Computer&DigitalAnimationIIGrade(s): 12orPost-GraduateCredits: 3 Prerequisite(s): Computer&DigitalAnimationIDescription: Computer&DigitalAnimationIIisanintermediatecourseindigital

contentcreation.ItisacontinuationofComputer&DigitalAnimationI.StudentsproduceCGmodels,characters,andanimationsusingsoftwarefromtheAutodeskEntertainmentCreationSuite.Coveredsoftwareincludes3dsMax,Maya,Mudbox,MotionbuilderandSketchbookDesigner.StudentscreatecontentsuitableforTV,film,computersimulations,computergames,andarchitecturalvisualization.


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CourseName: ComputerInformationSystemsGrade(s): 9-12Credits: 1 Prerequisite(s): KeyboardingorKeyboardProficiencyDescription: ComputerInformationSystemsprovidesstudentswithopportunitiesto

developprofessionallevelskillsinaproject-orientedapproachthroughtheuseoftheMicrosoftOfficesoftwarepackage.Studentsapplyproblem-solvingskillstoreal-lifesituationsthroughwordprocessing,spreadsheets,databases,multimediapresentations,andintegratedsoftwareactivities.Studentsworkindividuallyandingroupstoexplorecomputerconcepts,operatingsystems,networks,telecommunications,andemergingtechnologies.StudentsmayalsobecomeeligibletotestforacorelevelofMOScertification.

StudentOrg: FBLAProgramArea: Business&InformationTechnologyCareerCluster(s): Arts,Audio/VideoTechnologyandCommunications;Business

ManagementandAdministration;InformationTechnology;Marketing;Science,Technology,EngineeringandMathematics;Transportation,DistributionandLogistics

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CourseName: ComputerIntegratedEngineering&Design(CIED)/IntroductiontoEngineering,weighted0.5

Grade(s): 11-12Credits: 3 Prerequisite(s): CompetitiveApplicationProcessDescription: CIEDprovidesstudentswithafoundationofskillsneededfor

manufacturingandengineeringintoday’s“hightech”workplace.Thecoursefocusisonhands-on,task-basedactivitieswherestudentslearnandpracticeindustrialandengineeringskills.Studentsfollowaself-pacedcurriculumcoveringrobotics,CADD/CAM,electricalsystems,fluidsystems,materialsengineering,mechanicalsystems,qualityassurance,computercontrol,solarphotovoltaicinstallation,andwindturbineinstallation.StudentsareintroducedtoSolidworks,Mastercamandmill/latheCNCprogramming.Asolidunderstandingofbasicalgebraicoperationsisneeded.CIEDgivesstudentsajumpstarttopursuecareersinengineeringandengineeringtechnology.Studentswhocompletethecoursearepreparedtotaketheirskillstoinstitutionsofhighereducationortorelatedcareerfields.ThiscourseispartoftheLoudounGovernor’sCareerandTechnicalSTEMAcademy.AdualenrollmentagreementwithNorthernVirginiaCommunityCollegeallowsqualifyingstudentstoearn9collegecredits.

StudentOrg: SkillsUSAProgramArea: TechnologyEducationCareerCluster(s): Manufacturing;Science,Technology,EngineeringandMathematics

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CourseName: ComputerSystemsTechnology(CST)/InformationTechnologyEssentials(ITE),weighted0.5

Grade(s): 11-12Credits: 3 Prerequisite(s): CompetitiveApplicationProcessDescription: Thiscourseisatechnicalstudyofanarrayoftopicsofferingfundamental

knowledgeregardingconcepts,tools,andmethodsofComputerSystemsTechnologyandInformationTechnologyEssentials.ThecourseconsistsoffivecoursesthataredualenrolledwithNorthernVirginiaCommunityCollege.Studentscanacquire15collegecreditsbymeetingspecificrequirements.Studentslearntoapplyproblem-solvingskills,techniques,ethicaljudgement,andcriticalthinkingtoassesstheimpactofinformationtechnologyonsocial,political,andeconomicissues.Emphasisisplacedonqualifiedstudentspreparingforcertificationsandindustryentry-levelpositions,and/orpost-secondarystudiesinfieldsrelatedtothecourse.

StudentOrg: SkillsUSAProgramArea: Trade&IndustrialCareerCluster(s): InformationTechnology

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CourseName: CosmetologyIGrade(s): 11-12Credits: 3 Prerequisite(s): CompetitiveApplicationProcessDescription: ThefirstyearofCosmetologyintroducesstudentstothebasicsof

shampooingandhairstyling,scalptreatments,haircutting,fingerwaving,pincurling,rollertechniques,chemicalrelaxing,permanentwaving,haircoloring,facials,make-up,wigcare,andmanicuring.Relatedsubjectsincludepublichealth,personalhygiene,bacteriology,andsalonmanagement.Regularattendanceisessentialforsuccessinthiscourse.Studentsarerequiredtopurchaseacosmetologykitwhichincludesitemsneededforthetwo-yearprogram.InordertotaketheStateBoardofCosmetologyLicensingExamination,astudentmustsuccessfullycompletetheprogramANDperformtherequirednumberofcompetenciesinthelabANDpresentaU.S.Government-issuedidentificationatthetimeoftheBoardexam.PassingtheStateBoardExaminationisrequiredtobeemployedasalicensedcosmetologist.Labfeesapply.Thereisakitfeeandlicensingexamfee.

StudentOrg: SkillsUSAProgramArea: Trade&IndustrialCareerCluster(s): HumanServices

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CourseName: CosmetologyIIGrade(s): 12orPost-GraduateCredits: 3 Prerequisite(s): CosmetologyIDescription: Studentsaretaughttheadvancedskillsnecessarytodevelopjobentry

requirementsasacosmetologistbyperformingtheservicesexpectedinaprofessionalsalonenvironment.Advancedskillsincludehaircutting;chemicaltextureservices;haircoloring,lightening,specialeffectshaircolorservicesandcolorremovalapplication;hairstyling;thermalwavingandpressing;artificialnailapplications;andwaxingservices.Studentsalsoattaintraininginsalesmanship,salonmanagementandownership,productknowledge,andpublicrelations.Humananatomyandphysiology,chemistryandelectricity,diseasesanddisordersofthescalp,skin,andnailsarealsocovered.RegularattendanceisessentialforcompletionoftherequiredcompetenciesneededfortheStateBoardExam.StudentsareexpectedtositfortheStateBoardExaminationattheconclusionofCosmetologyII.InordertotaketheStateBoardofCosmetologyLicensingExamination,astudentmustsuccessfullycompletetheprogramANDperformtherequirednumberofcompetenciesinthelabANDpresentaU.S.Government-issuedidentificationatthetimeoftheBoardexam.PassingtheStateBoardExaminationisrequiredtobeemployedasalicensedcosmetologist.Labfeesapply.Thereisakitfeeandlicensingexamfee.

StudentOrg: SkillsUSAProgramArea: Trade&IndustrialCareerCluster(s): HumanServices

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CourseName: CulinaryArtsIGrade(s): 11-12Credits: 3 Prerequisite(s): CompetitiveApplicationProcessDescription: Thistwo-yearprogramisdesignedtopreparestudentsforemploymentin

thefast-growingculinaryindustryortocontinuewithpost-secondarytraininginsuchareasasculinaryarts,bakingandpastry,orrestaurantmanagement.Studentscompleteunitsinthehistoryofhospitality,safety,sanitation,equipmentuse,recipeproduction,management,servingtheguest,andprofessionalism.Commercialmethodsoffoodstorage,preparation,andhandlingarepracticed.Skillsaredevelopedinthepreparationofappetizers,soups,salads,meats,fruits,vegetables,breads,garnishes,anddesserts.Studentsparticipateinbothon-siteandoff-sitecateringeventsandmealservice,andhavemanyopportunitiestousetheircreativityastheydesignandpreparefoodforserviceanddisplay.Participationinculinaryandhospitalitycompetitionsonthelocal,state,andnationallevelisencouraged.

StudentOrg: FCCLAProgramArea: Family&ConsumerSciencesCareerCluster(s): HospitalityandTourism

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CourseName: CulinaryArtsIIGrade(s): 12orPost-GraduateCredits: 3 Prerequisite(s): CulinaryArtsIDescription: Studentslearnproductionandserviceskillsusedintheculinaryindustry.

Nutrition,managementskills,marketing,sustainability,andexplorationofethniccuisinesareemphasized.Studentsdevelopmenus,foodorders,andproductionschedulestobeusedwhilepreparingandservingluncheonsandspecialcateredevents.Technologyisutilizedtoconductnutritionalanalysis,menuplanning,costing,andinventorycontrol.Visitstolocalfoodserviceestablishmentsarearranged,givingstudentstheopportunitytoobservefirst-handthetalents,responsibilities,andexpectationsofchefs,cooks,bakers,hospitalityemployees,caterers,andentrepreneurs.ThosewhosuccessfullycompleteCulinaryArtsIandII,a400-hourmentorshipprogram,andpassboththeLevel1andLevel2ProStartexamswillreceiveaProStartcertificatefromtheNationalRestaurantAssociation.StudentscompleteintheServSafeFoodThecertificationcountsasa“studentchoice”verifiedcredittowardsgraduation.StudentscanalsoearnadvancedstandingatNOVA,JohnsonandWales,TheArtInstitute,andmanyotherculinaryschools

StudentOrg: FCCLAProgramArea: Family&ConsumerSciencesCareerCluster(s): HospitalityandTourism

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CourseName: Desktop/MultimediaPresentationsGrade(s): 10-12Credits: 1 Prerequisite(s): KeyboardingorKeyboardProficiencyDescription: Studentsdevelopproficiencyincreatingdesktoppublications,multimedia

presentations/projects,andwebsitesusingindustrystandardapplicationsoftware.Studentsincorporateprinciplesoflayoutanddesignincompletingpublicationsandprojects.Studentsdesignportfoliosthatmayincludebusinesscards,newsletters,mini-pages,webpages,multimediapresentations/projects,calendars,andgraphics.

StudentOrg: FBLAProgramArea: Business&InformationTechnologyCareerCluster(s): Arts,Audio/VideoTechnologyandCommunications;Information

Technology;Science,Technology,EngineeringandMathematics

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CourseName: EarlyChildhoodEducationIGrade(s): 10-12Credits: 1 Prerequisite(s): None,HumanDevelopmentrecommended,TBTestDescription: Thisprogramfocusesontheintegrationofknowledge,skills,and

practicesrequiredforcareersinearlychildhoodeducation.Contentcoverscareerpathswithinearlychildhood,education,andservices;developmentally-appropriatepractices;integrationofthecurriculumandinstructiontomeetchildren’sdevelopmentalneedsandinterests;healthyandsafelearningenvironments;principlesofguidingchildren;teachingmethodsandstrategies;andarranginglearningcentersthatprovideforexploration,discovery,anddevelopment.Studentsgainpracticalexperienceintheearlychildhoodfacilityattheirhighschool,anelementaryschool,oracommunitychildcarefacility.Proofoftuberculosis(TB)testingisrequired.StudentsareresponsibleforgettingTBtestingpriortothestartoftheschoolyear.

StudentOrg: FCCLAProgramArea: Family&ConsumerSciencesCareerCluster(s): EducationandTraining

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CourseName: EarlyChildhoodEducationIIGrade(s): 11-12Credits: 1 Prerequisite(s): EarlyChildhoodEducationI,TBTestDescription: Thiscoursedelvesintoprogramoperationsinearlychildhoodandcare.

Studentsexplorevariousjobswithintheindustryandgainworkexperienceatvariouschildcarefacilities.Uponcompletionoftheprogram,studentsmayobtaintheChildDevelopmentAssociationNationalCredentialthroughtheCouncilforProfessionalRecognition,ChildDevelopmentAssociationbytakingawrittenexamattheageof18orabove,meetingthehourrequirementsforworkexperience,andbeingobservedattheworksite.Proofoftuberculosis(TB)testingisrequired.StudentsareresponsibleforgettingTBtestingpriortothestartoftheschoolyear.

StudentOrg: FCCLAProgramArea: Family&ConsumerSciencesCareerCluster(s): EducationandTraining

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CourseName: EmergencyMedicalTechnician(EMT),weighted0.5Grade(s): 11-12Credits: 3 Prerequisite(s): CompetitiveApplicationProcessandmustbe16yearsofagepriortothe

firstdayofclassandbeaffiliatedwithavolunteerfireorrescuedepartmentinLoudounCounty

Description: TheEMTprogramisdesignedtoprovidetrainingtoindividualsinordertofunctionindependentlyinamedicalemergencyandserveasavitallinkinthechainofthehealthcareteam.Thiscourseincludesallskillsnecessarytoprovideemergencymedicalcareasanattendant-in-chargewithabasiclifesupportambulanceserviceorotherspecializedrescueservice.

StudentOrg: HOSAProgramArea: Health&MedicalSciencesCareerCluster(s): HealthScience

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CourseName: EngineeringDrawingandDesignGrade(s): 10-12Credits: 1 Prerequisite(s): TechnicalDrawingandDesignDescription: Studentsexploretheengineeringdesignprocessanduseagraphic

languageforproductdesign,technicalillustration,assembly,patent,andstructuraldrawings.Theyincreasetheirunderstandingofdrawingandthedesignprocessandtechniqueslearnedintheprerequisitecourse.Studentsusecomputers,calculators,anddescriptivegeometryandadheretoestablishedstandardstosolvedesignproblems.Thiscoursecountsasanelectivecredit.


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CourseName: EnvironmentalPlantSciences,weighted0.5Grade(s): 11-12Credits: 3 Prerequisite(s): CompetitiveApplicationProcessDescription: Thisone-yearcoursefocusesonplantsasrelatedtoenvironmental

responsibility.Topicsincludeforestry,naturalresourcemanagementandconservation,plantphysiology,sustainableagriculturepractices,landscapinganddesign,soilscience,propagation,floraldesign.Indoorandoutdoorlabsreinforcetexts.ThisSTEMcourseencouragesstudentstointeractwithprofessorsaswellasgovernmentandindustryprofessionals.ThisisaLoudounGovernor’sCareerandTechnicalSTEMAcademycourse.Eligiblestudentswhoaredual-enrolledwillearn9collegecreditsalongwith3highschoolcreditsuponsuccessfulcompletionofthiscourse.Additionally,industrycertificationmaybeacquiredinthefollowing:VirginiaNurseryandLandscapeAssociationasaCertifiedHorticulturist;VirginiaFlowerGrowersAssociationasaCertifiedGreenhouseOperator;VirginiaDepartmentofAgricultureandConsumerServiceasaPesticideTechnician.

StudentOrg: FFAProgramArea: AgricultureEducationCareerCluster(s): Agriculture,FoodandNaturalResources;Science,Technology,


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CourseName: FashionDesign&MerchandisingGrade(s): 9-12Credits: 0.5 Prerequisite(s): NoneDescription: Wardrobeplanning,selection,coloranalysis,accessorizing,fashion

design,andclothingmaintenanceareemphasizedinthemanagementofpersonalandfamilyclothing.Fashiontrendsareanalyzed.Basedontheirabilitiesandinterests,studentsconstructvariousfashionprojectsforwhichstudentsmustprovidematerials.

StudentOrg: FCCLAProgramArea: Family&ConsumerSciencesCareerCluster(s): Arts,Audio/VideoTechnologyandCommunications;Marketing

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CourseName: Firefighter,weighted0.5Grade(s): 11-12Credits: 3 Prerequisite(s): CompetitiveApplicationProcess,mustbe16yearsofagepriortothefirst

dayofclassandbeaffiliatedwithavolunteerfireorrescuedepartmentinLoudounCounty.

Description: Duringthisone-yearcourse,studentsaretaughttheVirginiaDepartmentofFireProgramscurriculum.Emphasisisplacedonmovingthenewfirefighteraheadtobemorepreparedandassumemoreofaleadershiprolewithinadepartment.Instructionincludestheproperuseofpersonalprotectiveequipment,maneuveringthroughdarkandsmallareas,useofladders,useofhosesandnozzles,techniquesandequipmentfortheextinguishmentoffires,firebehavior,basichazardousmaterialsoperation/mitigation,andropes/knots.Acombinationofclassroomstudy,scenarios,andmodularpracticalexperiencespreparesstudentstocarryoutmostfiregroundfunctionsunderthedirectsupervisionofanofficerorexperiencedfirefighter.Studentslearntomakebasicevaluationsofsafetyproblemsandassumeleadershiprolesinconductinginteriorattackandsearchoperations.

StudentOrg: SkillsUSAProgramArea: Trade&IndustrialCareerCluster(s): HealthScience

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CourseName: GourmetFoodsGrade(s): 9-12Credits: 0.5 Prerequisite(s): NoneDescription: Theapplicationofscienceconceptsinbiology,chemistry,andphysicsare

importanttothestudyoffoods.Studentslearntherelationshipofsciencetofoods,useoftechnology,nutrition,wellness,sportsnutrition,foodsafety,andsanitation,timeandresourcemanagement,foodsandculturaldiversity,contemporarytrendsandissues,andtheuseoftheMyPlateguide.Hands-onactivitiesinfoodpreparationskillsandtechniquesandintheactualplanning,preparation,preservation,andservingofnutritiousmealsencouragethedevelopmentofpositiveinterdependence,individualaccountability,socialskills,andeffectivegroupfunctioning.Studentsusecomputerstoanalyzenutritionalcontentoffoodsandtoplanforspecialdietaryneeds.

StudentOrg: FCCLAProgramArea: Family&ConsumerSciencesCareerCluster(s): HumanServices

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CourseName: GraphicCommunicationsIGrade(s): 11-12Credits: 3 Prerequisite(s): CompetitiveApplicationProcess,mustbe16yearsofagepriortothefirst

dayofclassandbeaffiliatedwithavolunteerfireorrescuedepartmentinLoudounCounty.

Description: Thisprogramisanintroductionandinvestigationofvariabletopicsingraphicdesign,computergraphicsandvisualcommunicationprinciples,theoryandpractice.Variousfundamentaldesignphilosophiesandapplicationsareexaminedasstudentsworkindividuallyandcollaborateinteamstodesigndigitalprojects.Emphasisonconceptdrivenprojectsincludeaspectsofdesignsrelatedtodigitaltechniquesoflayout,typographyanddigitalimage/photomanipulation,digitalillustration,layout,animation,andwebdesign.Constructionandcompositionoffinishedworkiscreatedusingavarietyofinteractiveproductivitysoftwareprograms,booksandvariouslearningresources.Thecourseincludessafetystandardsrelatedtoequipmentused,research,writing,textreading,discussions,oralpresentations,lectures,specificprojectassignments,anddesignconceptdevelopmentinatime-basedcontext.Inaddition,studentslearnworkplacereadinessskillsofcorporate,client-basedandpublicservice-basedinteractivedesignstrategies.


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CourseName: GraphicCommunicationsIIGrade(s): 12orPost-GraduateCredits: 3 Prerequisite(s): GraphicCommunicationsIDescription: Thiscoursecoversadvancedconceptsandtechniquesofdesignutilizing

interactivesoftwaretodevelopandcomposeacomprehensiveprofessionalportfolio.Curriculumincludescontracts,copyrightissues,interviewingskills,resumeandcover-letterwriting,designbriefsandproposals,freelancebusinessissues,aswellasportfoliopreparationandpresentation.PortfoliopresentationincludesconceptslearnedinGraphicCommunicationsIandGraphicCommunicationsII.Undertheguidanceandsupervisionoffaculty,studentslearnfirst-handhowtoestablishandrunacreativedesignfirmbyworkingdirectlywithclients,establishingandforecastingbudgetsandworkingwithinthosebudgets.Inaddition,studentsworkwithprintersandpressrunstomeetrealworkingdeadlines.Studentscompeteinannualdesign/printcompetitiveassociationactivitiesandaregiventheopportunitytoobtainPrintEdcertifications;mostgraduatescontinueontopost-secondaryeducation.


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CourseName: Heating,Ventilation,&AirConditioningI(HVAC)Grade(s): 11-12Credits: 3 Prerequisite(s): CompetitiveApplicationProcessDescription: Thiscourseprovidesbasicknowledgeandskillsinresidentialand

commercialairconditioning,refrigeration,andheating.Instructionincludesbasicelectricity,safety,thephysicsoftherefrigerationprocess,solderingandsilverbrazing,electricalcomponentsandcontrols,wiringdiagrams,basicplumbing,sheetmetalfabrication,andductinstallation.

StudentOrg: SkillsUSAProgramArea: Trade&IndustrialCareerCluster(s): ArchitectureandConstruction;Science,Technology,Engineeringand

Mathematics

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CourseName: Heating,Ventilation,&AirConditioningII(HVAC)Grade(s): 12orPost-GraduateCredits: 3 Prerequisite(s): Heating,Ventilation,&AirConditioningI(HVAC)Description: Studentsareprovidedadvancedskillsinresidentialandcommercialair

conditioning,refrigeration,andheating.Thestudentslearntoinstall,maintain,andrepairheatingandcoolingequipment.Instructionincludesairdistributionandventilationsystems;refrigerationequipment;oil,gas,electricandheatpumpsystems;residentialplumbing;andelectricallayoutandinstallation.Uponsuccessfulcompletionofthiscourse,studentsarepreparedtoperformmostaspectsofHVACandqualifyforsponsoredapprenticeshipprograms.StudentsmaybeeligibletotaketheEnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA)CertificationExam,theUniversalR-410ACertificationExam,anyorallofthe12HVACExcellenceExams,andtheNationalConstructionCareerTest(NCCT).

StudentOrg: SkillsUSAProgramArea: Trade&IndustrialCareerCluster(s): ArchitectureandConstruction;Science,Technology,Engineeringand

Mathematics

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CourseName: HumanDevelopmentGrade(s): 9-12Credits: 0.5 Prerequisite(s): NoneDescription: StudentsenrolledinHumanDevelopmentfocusonanalyzingparenting

rolesandresponsibilities,ensuringahealthystartformotherandchild,evaluatingsupportsystemsthatprovideservicesforparents,andevaluatingparentingpracticesthatmaximizehumangrowthanddevelopment.Criticalthinking,practicalproblemsolvingusingcasestudies,andentrepreneurshipopportunitieswithintheareaofparentingresponsibilitiesandchilddevelopmentareemphasized.Teachershighlightthebasicskillsofmathematics,science,andtechnologywhenappropriate.


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CourseName: IndependentLivingGrade(s): 9-12Credits: 0.5 Prerequisite(s): NoneDescription: Whetherstudentschoosetoentertheworkforceortocontinuetheir

educationafterhighschool,theymustacquirethelifeskillsnecessarytomakethetransitiontoindependentliving.Studentsbecomeempoweredtomakeresponsibleconsumerchoicesbyapplyingdecisionmaking,problemsolving,andmanagementprocesses;toseethemselvesintherolesofmakingandmanagingmoney;tocalculatevalueforfood,clothing,andhousingdollars;andtoapplytheresourcesoftime,materials,andtechnologyforsuccessfulliving.


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CourseName: IntroductiontoBusiness&MarketingGrade(s): 9-11Credits: 1 Prerequisite(s): NoneDescription: Thisentry-levelcourseisofferedforallstudentsandrecommendedasan

introductiontothecareerpreparationprograminBusiness&MarketingEducation.Studentsexploretheroleofbusinessandmarketinginthefreeenterprisesystemandtheglobaleconomyandapplydecision-makingskillsasconsumers,employees,andcitizens.Communicationandinterpersonalskillsaredevelopedthroughvariousactivities.

StudentOrg: FBLAorDECAProgramArea: Business&InformationTechnology,MarketingCareerCluster(s): Arts,Audio/VideoTechnologyandCommunications;Business

ManagementandAdministration;HospitalityandTourism;Marketing;Transportation,DistributionandLogistics

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CourseName: IntroductiontoHealthandMedicalSciences,weighted0.5Grade(s): 10-12Credits: 3 Prerequisite(s): CompetitiveApplicationProcess,HealthCareProviders’Current

ImmunizationRecord,Current(withinlast3months)2-stepPPDtest,andMedicalInsurance(privateorschool-purchased).

Description: Thiscourseintroducesstudentstoavastarrayofcareerswithinthehealthandmedicalprofessions.Studentslearnbasicmedicalskillsnecessarytofunctionsafelyandefficientlywithinthemedicalcommunity.Careerexplorationallowsstudentstomakeinformedchoiceswithinrelatedprofessionswhilepreparingforfutureeducationalrequirements.Studentsareexposedtomedicalterminology;pharmacology;anatomyandphysiology;andtherapeuticanddiagnosticinterventions.Instructionalsoemphasizesprofessionalism,legal/ethicalissues,andcommunicationskills.Studentsrotatethroughvariousmedicalsettingsforobservationalopportunities,connectingclassroomknowledgewithreal-lifeexperiences.


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CourseName: IntroductiontoHousing&InteriorDesignGrade(s): 9-12Credits: 0.5 Prerequisite(s): NoneDescription: Studentslearntoevaluateandcreateplansforapleasantliving

environmentusingtheircreativity,talent,andself-expression.Housingselection;developmentoffloorplans;designofvariouslivingareas;theselectionandconstructionofhomefurnishings,equipment,andaccessories;andinteriordecoratingfundamentalsarecovered.Studentslearntousethecomputertodesigntheexteriorandinteriorofahouseaswellaslandscapedesign.Individualdesignprojectsmayberequiredforwhichthestudentsmustprovidematerials.

StudentOrg: FCCLAProgramArea: Family&ConsumerSciencesCareerCluster(s): Arts,Audio/VideoTechnologyandCommunications

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CourseName: KeyboardingGrade(s): 9-12Credits: 0.5 Prerequisite(s): NoneDescription: Thiscourseisdesignedforsecondaryschoolstudentstodevelopand

enhancetouchskillsforenteringalphabetic,numeric,andsymbolinformationonakeyboard.Studentscomposeandproducepersonal,educational,andprofessionaldocuments.(StudentswhocandemonstratetouchkeyboardingskillsmaytestoutandenterAdvancedKeyboardingtodevelopdocumentpreparationskills.)Thiscourseisdesignedforstudentswhohavenevertakenakeyboardingclass.

StudentOrg: FBLAProgramArea: Business&InformationTechnologyCareerCluster(s): BusinessManagement;InformationTechnology

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CourseName: LeadershipDevelopmentGrade(s): 9-12Credits: 0.5 Prerequisite(s): NoneDescription: Thiscourseisdesignedtoequipstudentswithpersonalandgroup

leadershipskills.Coursecontentincludesunitsinprinciplesofleadership,parliamentarylaw,speakinginpublic,developingeffectivecommunicationsandhumanrelationsskills,anddevelopingpositivepublicrelations.Schoolandcommunityleadershipopportunitiesareusedtoprovidepracticalapplicationofthecoursecontent.

StudentOrg: FBLA,FCCLA,orDECAProgramArea: Business&InformationTechnology,Family&ConsumerSciences,

MarketingCareerCluster(s): Agriculture,FoodandNaturalResources;BusinessManagementand

Administration;EducationandTraining;HealthScience;HumanServices;InformationTechnology;Science,Technology,EngineeringandMathematics

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CourseName: LeadershipDevelopmentGrade(s): 9-12Credits: 1 Prerequisite(s): NoneDescription: Thiscourseisdesignedtoequipstudentswithpersonalandgroup

leadershipskills.Coursecontentincludesunitsinprinciplesofleadership,parliamentarylaw,speakinginpublic,developingeffectivecommunicationsandhumanrelationsskills,anddevelopingpositivepublicrelations.Schoolandcommunityleadershipopportunitiesareusedtoprovidepracticalapplicationofthecoursecontent.

StudentOrg: FBLA,FCCLA,orDECAProgramArea: Business&InformationTechnology,Family&ConsumerSciences,

MarketingCareerCluster(s): Agriculture,FoodandNaturalResources;ArchitectureandConstruction;

Arts,Audio/VideoTechnologyandCommunications;BusinessManagementandAdministration;EducationandTraining;Finance;GovernmentandPublicAdministration;HealthScience;HospitalityandTourism;HumanServices;InformationTechnology;Law,PublicSafety,CorrectionsandSecurity;Manufacturing;Marketing;Science,Technology,EngineeringandMathematics;Transportation,DistributionandLogistics

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CourseName: ManufacturingSystemsIGrade(s): 10-12Credits: 1 Prerequisite(s): MaterialsandProcessesDescription: Thiscourseprovidesanorientationtocareersinvariousfieldsof

manufacturing.Emphasiswillbeplacedonmanufacturingsystems,safety,materials,production,businessconcepts,andthemanufacturingprocess.Studentsparticipateinindividualandteamactivitiestocreateproductsthatdemonstratecriticalelementsofmanufacturing.StudentsareexpectedtofollowstrictsafetyrequirementswhenelementsofinstructiontakeplaceintheTechnologyEducationproductionlab.Thiscoursecountsasanelectivecredit.

StudentOrg: TSAProgramArea: TechnologyEducationCareerCluster(s): Manufacturing;Science,Technology,EngineeringandMathematics

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CourseName: ManufacturingSystemsIIGrade(s): 11-12Credits: 1 Prerequisite(s): ManufacturingSystemsIDescription: Studentsdevelopanin-depthunderstandingofautomationandits

applicationsinmanufacturing.Activitiescenteronflexiblemanufacturingprocessesandcomputerintegratedmanufacturing(CIM).Studentsworkinteamstosolvecomplexinterdisciplinaryproblemsthatstemfromthemajorsystemsinautomatedmanufacturing.StudentsareexpectedtofollowstrictsafetyrequirementswhenelementsofinstructiontakeplaceintheTechnologyEducationproductionlab.Thiscoursecountsasanelectivecredit.


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CourseName: MarketingCo-OpGrade(s): 11-12Credits: 2 Prerequisite(s): ScreeningconferenceDescription: Providinginstructionthatenablesstudentstoholdandsucceedinan

entry-leveljobinmarketing,thecoursecombinesclassroominstructionwithsupervisedon-the-jobtraininginalocalmarketingbusiness.Inthisyearoftheprogram,studentsconcentrateondevelopingcompetenciesneededbymarketingworkersintheareasofhumanrelations,communications,advertising,display,operations,sales,andproductandservicetechnology.Thestudentisprovidedwithavarietyoflearningmethodsincludingpracticalactivities,simulations,computeractivities,guestspeakers,androle-playing.Co-opstudentsareexpectedtostayemployedthroughouttheschoolyearinateacher-approved,marketing-relatedjob.DECAisanintegralpartofthiscourse.


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CourseName: MarketingNon-Co-OpGrade(s): 10-12Credits: 1 Prerequisite(s): ScreeningconferenceDescription: Providinginstructionthatenablesstudentstoholdandsucceedinan

entry-leveljobinmarketing,thecoursecombinesclassroominstructionwithsupervisedon-the-jobtraininginalocalmarketingbusiness.Inthisyearoftheprogram,studentsconcentrateondevelopingcompetenciesneededbymarketingworkersintheareasofhumanrelations,communications,advertising,display,operations,sales,andproductandservicetechnology.Thestudentisprovidedwithavarietyoflearningmethodsincludingpracticalactivities,simulations,computeractivities,guestspeakers,androle-playing.Co-opstudentsareexpectedtostayemployedthroughouttheschoolyearinateacher-approved,marketing-relatedjob.DECAisanintegralpartofthiscourse.


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CourseName: MarriageandFamilyDynamicsGrade(s): 11-12Credits: 0.5 Prerequisite(s): NoneDescription: Creatingandsustainingalastingmarriagebeginswiththestudyofself

andrelationshipswithothers.Theinstitutionofmarriageisexaminedandincludestopicssuchasmateselection,commitment,communication,roleexpectations,financialstability,careers,andparenthood.Thecurriculumalsoaddressesfamilydynamics,balancingworkandfamilylife,buildingstrongfamilyunits,andsolvingpersonalandfamilyproblems.


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CourseName: MasonryGrade(s): 11-12Credits: 3 Prerequisite(s): CompetitiveApplicationProcessDescription: Masonryisatwo-yearprogramthatfamiliarizesstudentswithvarious

materials,tools,equipment,andpracticesofthemasonrytrade.Theprogramhelpsstudentsdeveloptheskillsandtechnicalknowledgetolayconcrete,block,brick,andceramictile.Studentsalsostudyblueprintreadinganddolaborandmaterialestimatesforresidentialandcommercialprojects.StudentsobtainanOHSA-10certificate.


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CourseName: Masonry,AdvancedGrade(s): 12orPost-GraduateCredits: 3 Prerequisite(s): MasonryDescription: Studentsadvancetheirskillswithconcrete,block,brick,andceramictile.

Theycompletevariousprojectssuchaschimneys,fireplaces,sidewalks,andarches.Theyalsolearnrepairandrenovationwork.Stonemasonryisincludedandpreparesstudentstodesignandrepairstonewalls,fireplaces,sidewalks,andentryways.Uponsuccessfulcompletionofthiscourse,studentsarepreparedtoperformallaspectsofmasonryandqualifyforsponsoredapprenticeshipprograms.


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CourseName: MaterialsandProcessesGrade(s): 9-12Credits: 1 Prerequisite(s): NoneDescription: Studentsfocusontheindustrial/technicalmaterialsandprocessesasthey

fabricateusableproductsandconductexperiments.Studentsexploreandmastermultipleproductionmaterialsincludingplastics,metals,woods,ceramics,andcomposites.Studentsexplorethematerialsandthepropertiesofeach,investigateuseofthematerialsinproducts,andexperimentwiththedevelopmentofproductsusingthematerials.StudentsareexpectedtofollowstrictsafetyrequirementswhenelementsofinstructiontakeplaceintheTechnologyEducationproductionlab.Virginia’sWorkplaceReadinesscompetenciesarealsoemphasized.Thiscoursecountsasanelectivecredit.

StudentOrg: TSAProgramArea: TechnologyEducationCareerCluster(s): Manufacturing

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CourseName: MedicalLaboratoryTechnologyI,weighted0.5Grade(s): 11-12Credits: 3 Prerequisite(s): IntroductiontoHealthandMedicalSciencesDescription: Thissecondyearcurriculumisdesignedtopreparestudentstogain

foundationalknowledgeandskillsappropriateforavarietyofmedical-relatedcareerpathsinthefieldofmedicallaboratorytechnology.Theyareintroducedtodiagnosticlaboratoryproceduresthatsupportmedicalpracticeandresearch,andinvestigatesafety,qualityassurance,andethicalconcernsassociatedwiththefieldoflaboratorymedicine.Medicallaboratorydisciplinesstudiedinclude:ClinicalChemistry,Urinalysis,ClinicalHematology,Phlebotomy,andclinicallaboratorybiotechnologytechniques.Studentswillhavetheopportunitytoshadowinaprofessionalsettingaswellasparticipateinorganizedfieldexperiences.Theopportunityexistsforstudentstoreceivedualenrolledcollegecreditsforspecificunitsofstudy.

StudentOrg: HOSAProgramArea: Health&MedicalSciencesCareerCluster(s): HealthScience;Science,Technology,EngineeringandMathematics

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CourseName: MedicalLaboratoryTechnologyIIGrade(s): 12orPost-GraduateCredits: 3 Prerequisite(s): MedicalLaboratoryTechnologyIDescription: Studentsbuildonthefoundationalknowledgeandskillsobtainedin

MedicalLaboratoryTechnologyI.ThestudentusesthebasicprinciplesnecessarytoperformcompetentlyintheareasofHematology,ClinicalChemistry,ClinicalMicrobiology,Immunohematology,andImmunology/Serology.Competencyincludesperformingthetechniquecorrectly,understandingthetheoryoftheprocedures,andtheproperinterpretationofresults.Weeklylaboratoriesstressactualstudentperformanceoftheroutinetestsnormallyseenintheclinicalsetting.

StudentOrg: HOSAProgramArea: Health&MedicalSciencesCareerCluster(s): HealthScience;Science,Technology,EngineeringandMathematics

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CourseName: NavalScienceIGrade(s): 9-12Credits: 1 Prerequisite(s): NoneDescription: ThisintroductorycoursetotheNJROTCprogramisintendedtostimulate

enthusiasmforscholarshipasafoundationforhighercitizenshipandleadership.TheJuniorReserveOfficer’sTrainingCorps(JROTC)isafederalprogramsponsoredbytheUnitedStatesArmedForcesinhighschoolsacrosstheUnitedStates.Theobjectivesoftheprogramaretodevelopgoodcitizenshipandpatriotism;developself-reliance,leadership,andresponsivenesstoconstitutedauthority;improvetheabilitytocommunicatewellbothorallyandinwriting;developanappreciationoftheimportanceofphysicalfitness;increasearespectfortheroleoftheUnitedStatesArmedForcesinsupportofnationalobjectives:andtodevelopaknowledgeofbasicmilitaryskills.Specificcurriculumfocusisonnavalsciencestudiesandleadershipopportunities.*StudentsenrolledatallotherLCPShighschoolsmayapplytoattendtheNJROTCprogramatLCHSonaspace-availablebasis.Interestedstudentsshouldtalkwiththeirhomeschoolcounselorsforfurtherinformation.

ProgramArea: NJROTCCareerCluster(s): EducationandTraining;Government&PublicAdministration;Law,Public

Safety,Corrections&Security;Transportation,Distribution&Logistics

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CourseName: NavalScienceIIGrade(s): 10-12Credits: 1 Prerequisite(s): NavalScienceIDescription: Thissecond-yearcoursebuildsonthegeneralintroductionprovidedin

NavalScienceItofurtherdevelopthetraitsofcitizenshipandleadershipincadets,introducecadetstotechnicalareasofnavalscience,andengenderadeeperawarenessofthevitalimportanceoftheworldoceanstothecontinuedwell-beingoftheUnitedStates.Thecoursecontentincludesongoinginstructioninleadershiptheory,NavalOrientationandCareerPlanning,CitizenshipintheUnitedStatesandOtherCountries,NavalHistoryfrom1815through1930,NavalShipsandShipboardEvolutions,NavalWeapons:Gunnery,GuidedMissilesandMines,NavigationFundamentalsandRulesoftheRoad,SmallBoatSeamanship,MeteorologyandWeather,andSurvivalTrainingandOrienteering.*StudentsenrolledatallotherLCPShighschoolsmayapplytoattendtheNJROTCprogramatLCHSonaspace-availablebasis.Interestedstudentsshouldtalkwiththeirhomeschoolcounselorsforfurtherinformation.



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CourseName: NavalScienceIIIGrade(s): 11-12Credits: 1 Prerequisite(s): NavalScienceIandIIDescription: Thisthird-yearcoursebuildsonthegeneralinformationcoveredinNaval

ScienceIandIIandfurtherdevelopsthetraitsofcitizenshipandleadershipincadets,introducescadetstotechnicalareasofnavalscience,andengendersadeeperawarenessofthevitalimportanceoftheworldoceanstothecontinuedwell-beingoftheUnitedStates.Studentscontinuetodeveloptheirleadershipskillsthroughworkingascommandandstaffleaders.Additionalcommunicationskillsaredeveloped,includingmethodsofinstruction,preparation,andproperconductofcadet-ledclasses.Humanrelations,groupdynamics,orienteering,contemporaryUnitedStatesissues,andadvancedmilitaryhistorystudiesarealsoincluded.*StudentsenrolledatallotherLCPShighschoolsmayapplytoattendtheNJROTCprogramatLCHSonaspace-availablebasis.Interestedstudentsshouldtalkwiththeirhomeschoolcounselorsforfurtherinformation.



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CourseName: NavalScienceIVGrade(s): 12Credits: 1 Prerequisite(s): NavalScienceI,II,andIIIDescription: Thisfourth-yearcoursebuildsonthegeneralinformationcoveredin

NavalScienceI,II,andIIIanddevelopsleadershipskillsthroughworkingascommandandstaffleaders.Additionalcommunicationskillsaredeveloped,includingmethodsofinstruction,preparation,andproperconductofcadet-ledclasses.Humanrelations,groupdynamics,orienteering,contemporaryUnitedStatesissues,andadvancedmilitaryhistorystudiesarealsoincluded.*StudentsenrolledatallotherLCPShighschoolsmayapplytoattendtheNJROTCprogramatLCHSonaspace-availablebasis.Interestedstudentsshouldtalkwiththeirhomeschoolcounselorsforfurtherinformation.



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CourseName: PersonalFinanceGrade(s): 10-12Credits: 0.5 Prerequisite(s): NoneDescription: Studentslearnhowtonavigatethefinancialdecisionstheymustfaceand

tomakeinformeddecisionsrelatedtocareerexploration,budgeting,banking,credit,insurance,spending,taxes,saving,investing,buying/leasingavehicle,livingindependently,andinheritance.Developmentoffinancialliteracyskillsandanunderstandingofeconomicprinciplesprovidethebasisforresponsiblecitizenshipandcareersuccess.Inadditiontodevelopingpersonalfinanceskills,studentsalsostudybasicoccupationalskillsandconceptsinpreparationforentry-levelemploymentinthefieldoffinance.ThecourseincorporatesalleconomicandfinancialliteracyobjectivesincludedintheCodeofVirginia§22.1-200-03B.Thissemestercourseisagraduationrequirementbeginningwiththeclassof2015.

StudentOrg: FBLAorDECAProgramArea: Business&InformationTechnology;MarketingCareerCluster(s): BusinessManagementandAdministration;Finance;Governmentand

PublicAdministration

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CourseName: PharmacyTechnologyIGrade(s): 11-12Credits: 3 Prerequisite(s): IntroductiontoHealthandMedicalSciencesDescription: Thissecond-yearcurriculumisdesignedtopreparestudentstobecome

certifiedPharmacyTechnicianswhowillassistpharmacistsinaprofessionalretail,compounding,closed-door,orhospitalsetting.Topicsofstudyincludetechnicianduties;dosageforms;prescriptioncontainersandclosures;genericsubstitution;informationonprescriptionstockbottlelabels;controlledsubstances;prescribers;receivingprescriptions,interpretingdirectionsforuse;calculations;patientinteraction;federalprivacyrequirements;thedispensingprocess;alternatedrugdeliverysystems;sterileandnon-sterileproductcompounding;pharmacylaw,pharmacokinetics,andpharmacotherapy.Studentshavetheopportunitytoshadowinaprofessionalsettingaswellasparticipateinorganizedfieldexperiences.Criteriaforadmissionmaybebasedonapre-assessmentforprogramplacement.Uponinitialacceptancethestudentmustundergoorobtainspecificimmunizations,medicalclearance,CPRcertification,andacriminalbackgroundcheckforfinalacceptanceintotheprogram.


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CourseName: PharmacyTechnologyIIGrade(s): 12orPost-GraduateCredits: 3 Prerequisite(s): PharmacyTechnologyIDescription: Thisthirdyearofthecertificateprogramisdesignedtoprovidestudents

withthebasicskillsandknowledgetobeginworkasapharmacytechnician.ThecourseworkfulfillstherequirementsoftheBoardofPharmacyandpreparesstudentstotakeeitherthestateexaminationorthenationalexaminationadministeredbythePharmacyTechnicianCertificationBoard.Trained,experiencedpharmacytechnicianswhocandemonstratetherightskillsandknowledgeshouldbeabletopursuemanyexcitingandrespectedcareeroptionsorpost-secondarystudyinthepharmacyfield.Emphasisisplacedonclinicalfieldexperiencesand/orcoordinatedwork-experiencesaswellasdetailedpharmacotherapy,pharmacodynamics,andpharmacokinetics


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CourseName: PracticalNursing(PN)I/CertifiedNurseAide(CNA)Grade(s): 11-12Credits: 3 Prerequisite(s): IntroductiontoHealthandMedicalSciences,Algebra,Biology,

CompetitiveApplicationProcess,AdmissionsTest.Chemistryishighlyrecommended.Alabfeeisassociatedwiththiscourse.

Description: PracticalNursingIIisthesecondyearofatwo-yearpracticalnursingprogramthatisaccreditedbytheVirginiaBoardofNursing.AftersuccessfulcompletionofPNIthestudentmaybeadmittedtoPNII.AftersuccessfulcompletionofbothyearsthegraduateiseligibletotaketheNCLEX-PNlicensingexamanduponpassingisabletoworkasaLicensedPracticalNurse(LPN).TheLPNworksinallhealthcaresettingsunderthedirectionofamedicaldoctororaregisterednurse.ThejoboutlookfortheLPNisstrongandindemand.LPNsoftencontinuetheireducationtobecomeRegisteredNurses(RN)orsimilarhealthcareprovider.Classunitstaughtaremedicalandsurgicalnursing,mentalhealthnursing,obstetricalandneonatalnursing,pediatricnursing,advancednursingskills,andprofessionalissues.Thestudentshavearigorousscheduleof16hoursaweekofclassroominstructionand16hoursaweekofclinicalexperiences.Duringclinicaltimethestudentsgivedirectpatientcareunderthesupervisionoftheclinicalinstructors.Clinicalexperiencesareatahospitalandatdoctors’offices.Allstudentsmustprovidetheirowntransportationdailytoallclinicalsitesandtotheschool.Backgroundchecksandmedicalclearancearerequiredpriortothestartofclinicalrotations.


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CourseName: PracticalNursingIIGrade(s): 12orPost-GraduateCredits: 3 Prerequisite(s): PracticalNursing(PN)I;alabfeeisassociatedwiththiscourse.Description: PracticalNursingIIisthesecondyearofatwo-yearpracticalnursing

programthatisaccreditedbytheVirginiaBoardofNursing.AftersuccessfulcompletionofPNIthestudentmaybeadmittedtoPNII.AftersuccessfulcompletionofbothyearsthegraduateiseligibletotaketheNCLEX-PNlicensingexamanduponpassingisabletoworkasaLicensedPracticalNurse(LPN).TheLPNworksinallhealthcaresettingsunderthedirectionofamedicaldoctororaregisterednurse.ThejoboutlookfortheLPNisstrongandindemand.LPNsoftencontinuetheireducationtobecomeaRegisteredNurse(RN)orsimilarhealthcareprovider.Classunitstaughtaremedicalandsurgicalnursing,mentalhealthnursing,obstetricalandneonatalnursing,pediatricnursing,advancednursingskills,andprofessionalissues.Thestudentshavearigorousscheduleof16hoursaweekofclassroominstructionand16hoursaweekofclinicalexperiences.Duringclinicaltimethestudentsgivedirectpatientcareunderthesupervisionoftheclinicalinstructors.Clinicalexperiencesareatahospitalandatdoctors’offices.Allstudentsmustprovidetheirowntransportationdailytoallclinicalsitesandtotheschool.Backgroundchecksandmedicalclearancearerequiredpriortothestartofclinicalrotations.MoreinformationisavailableonthePracticalNursingsite,under“Programs”atwww.lcps.org/mtc.


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CourseName: ProductionSystemsGrade(s): 12Credits: 1 Prerequisite(s): ManufacturingSystemsIIDescription: Thiscourseisdesignedtointroducestudentstotheworldoftechnology

anddesign.Studentsexploretheuseofcutting-edgetechnologyinproductionofgoods.Economicandsocialimplicationsareconsidered.Studentsmovethroughtheproblem-solvingprocesstoplananorganizationandproductionfacility,designandproduceaprototype,developamarketingplanfortheproduct,andevaluatepotentialsuccess.StudentsareexpectedtofollowstrictsafetyrequirementswhenelementsofinstructiontakeplaceintheTechnologyEducationproductionlab.Virginia’sWorkplaceReadinesscompetenciesarealsoemphasized.Thiscoursecountsasanelectivecredit.

StudentOrg: TSAProgramArea: TechnologyEducationCareerCluster(s): Manufacturing

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CourseName: RadiologyTechnologyI,weighted0.5Grade(s): 11-12Credits: 3 Prerequisite(s): IntroductiontoHealthandMedicalSciencesDescription: Thecourseinformsstudentsearlyintheirstudyofwhattheycanexpect

fromacareerinradiologictechnology,requirementsforcertification,optionsforadvancement,andwhatisrequiredofthemasalliedhealthcareworkers.Thestudentdevelopsanunderstandingoftheradiographerasacentralmemberofthehealthcareteamandavaluableassistanttotheradiologist.Thissecond-yearcurriculumisdesignedtopreparethestudenttounderstandtheanatomyandphysiologyassessedindiagnosticimagesofthehumanbody.Thestudentdevelopsanunderstandingofthesafeuseofradiationwithinthemedicalfield.Additionaltopicsofstudyincludethehistoryoftheradiologicalprofession,medicalethics,conceptsofimaging,radiobiology,radiationprotection,andthefutureofradiologictechnologycareers.Studentsmayhavetheopportunitytoshadowinprofessionalsettings.Understandingofthematerialisdevelopedthroughtheuseoflectures,groupdiscussions,collaborativegamesandprojects,coloringactivities,reviewofactualradiographicexaminations,andvisitstoimagingfacilities.


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CourseName: RadiologyTechnologyIIGrade(s): 12orPost-GraduateCredits: 3 Prerequisite(s): RadiologyTechnologyIDescription: RadiologyIIisintendedforpost-graduatestudentswhoarecontinuing

theirstudiestoprepareforacceptanceintoaJointReviewCommitteeonEducationinRadiologicTechnology(JRCERT)accreditedtrainingprogram.Thiscoursecontentisdevelopedthroughextensiveindependentstudyprojectsandregularforummeetings.ThecoursecontentisdeliveredviatheLoudounVisioncoursemanagementsystem.Studentsassistwithradiologylabstwicemonthly.Finally,studentsareexpectedtoengageinvolunteerpracticeswithinahealthcaresetting.Studentsdevelopanunderstandingofthebiologicalandtechnicalfactorsinvolvedinmedicalimaging.Emphasisisplacedonthephysicsofmedicalimagingequipmentandtheeffectofmedicalradiationonbiologictissue.Studentslearntoapplyradiationprotectionproceduresforpatientsandmedicalimagingpersonnel.Inaddition,studentsexpandtheirunderstandingofpatientcarewithintheradiologydepartmenttoincludeassessmentofvitalsigns,immobilizationtechniquesforimaging,safeuseofoxygenandpharmacologicsduringimagingprocedures,useofsteriletechniques,andevaluationofmedicalemergencies.


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CourseName: Sports,Entertainment&RecreationMarketingGrade(s): 10-12Credits: 1 Prerequisite(s): IntroductiontoBusiness&MarketingrecommendedDescription: Sports,Entertainment,&RecreationMarketingisacoursedesignedfor

studentswithaninterestinthesports,entertainment,andrecreationindustry.Thisuniqueandinnovativeprogramexploresthefollowingareas:anorientationandunderstandingofthesports,entertainment,andrecreationindustry;strategicplanning;productlicensing;dealingwithagentsandpersonalmanagers;examinationofconcessionsandon-sitemerchandising;marketanalysis;investigatingsafetyandsecurityprocedures;eventmarketingandexecution;andtheproductionofaculminatingeventandtheanalysisoftheevent.DECAisanintegralpartofthiscourse.

StudentOrg: DECAProgramArea: MarketingCareerCluster(s): HospitalityandTourism

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CourseName: TeacherCadetProgramGrade(s): 12Credits: 1 Prerequisite(s): 3.0GPA,applicationprocess,essay,teacherrecommendation,TBtestDescription: TheTeacherCadetProgramisdesignedtoattracttalentedhighschool

studentsintotheteachingprofessionthroughachallengingintroductiontoteaching.ThestudentwhocompletesTeacherCadetwillreceive4electivecreditsfromShenandoahUniversitythatmaybetransferredtoanycollegeoruniversity.Theprogramseekstoprovidethesestudentsinsightintothenatureofteaching,theproblemsofschooling,andthecriticalissuesaffectingthequalityofeducationinAmerica’sschools.StudentsparticipateinfieldexperiencesinLCPSGradesK-12.Studentsworkwithclassroomteachersattheirchosengradelevelofinterest.Proofoftuberculosis(TB)testingisrequired.StudentsareresponsibleforgettingTBtestingpriortothestartoftheschoolyear.

StudentOrg: FCCLAProgramArea: Family&ConsumerSciencesCareerCluster(s): Agriculture,FoodandNaturalResources;ArchitectureandConstruction;

Arts,Audio/VideoTechnologyandCommunications;BusinessManagementandAdministration;Finance;GovernmentandPublicAdministration;HealthScience;Manufacturing;Science,Technol

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CourseName: TechnicalDrawingandDesignGrade(s): 9-12Credits: 1 Prerequisite(s): NoneDescription: TechnicalDrawingandDesignprovidesthestudentwiththebasic

principlesandtheoriesunderlyinggraphicrepresentations,whicharecommontoallareasofindustrialwork.Learningunitsandrequireddrawingsemphasizethebasicskillsincomputerassisteddrawing(CADD)andrelatedareas.Occupationalinformationisalsopresented.


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CourseName: TechnologyAssessmentGrade(s): 11-12Credits: 1 Prerequisite(s): TechnologyTransferDescription: TechnologyAssessmentisofferedasacapstonecourseforstudentsin

highschool.Studentsusetheirknowledgeandabilitiesintechnology,mathematics,science,andotherdisciplinestoanalyzetheimpactsoftechnologicaldevicesandsystemsontheworld.Studentsuseinformationtheyacquirethroughactivitiesandresearchtopredictthefuture.Theyusecomputersandassessmentactivitiestoanalyzeproductsandsystemstodeterminetheirpossibleimpact.Theydesignandpresenttheirnewlycreatedproductsorsystems.Thiscoursecountsasanelectivecredit.

StudentOrg: TSAProgramArea: TechnologyEducationCareerCluster(s): Agriculture,FoodandNaturalResources;ArchitectureandConstruction;

Arts,Audio/VideoTechnologyandCommunications;BusinessManagementandAdministration;Finance;GovernmentandPublicAdministration;HealthScience;Manufacturing;Science,Technology,EngineeringandMathematics;Transportation,DistributionandLogistics

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CourseName: TechnologyFoundationsGrade(s): 9-12Credits: 1 Prerequisite(s): NoneDescription: Studentsacquireafoundationintechnologicalmaterial,energy,and

informationandapplyprocessesassociatedwiththetechnologicalthinker.Challengedbylaboratoryactivities,studentscreatenewideasandinnovations,buildsystems,andanalyzetechnologicalproductstolearnfurtherhowandwhytechnologyworks.Theyworkingroupstobuildandcontrolsystemsusingengineeringdesigninthedevelopmentofatechnology.TechnologiesexploredincludeBiotechnology,Communications,Construction,Manufacturing,PowerandEnergy,andTransportation.Thiscoursecountsasanelectivecredit.


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CourseName: TechnologyTransferGrade(s): 10-12Credits: 1 Prerequisite(s): TechnologyFoundationsDescription: Studentsworkwithavarietyofcomputers,materials,andsystemsto

improvetheirskillsandknowledge.Groupsworktogether,applyingmathematics,science,andcommunicationconceptsonaprojectthatcombinessystemssuchasproduction,energy,communication,transportation,biotechnology,andothertechnologies.Thematicactivitiesengagestudentsincommunityproblemswheretheytransferthetechnologicalmethodtoaddressrecycling,spaceexploration,andhousing.Thiscoursecountsasanelectivecredit.


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CourseName: TelevisionProductionI/DigitalMoviemakingIGrade(s): 11-12Credits: 3 Prerequisite(s): CompetitiveApplicationProcessDescription: Cameraoperation,newsreporting,non-linearediting,scriptwriting,audio

productiontechniques,productionplanning,thebusinessofvideoproduction,studioandcontrolroomoperation,basicmarketing,andproductiontechniquesareallapartofthefirstyearofTelevisionProduction/DigitalMoviemaking.TheprogramisdesignedtohavestudentscompletethefullcompetencieslistedbytheVirginiaCareerandTechnicalEducationstandardsandtopreparestudentstoobtainjobsinthevideoproductionindustry.Studentsuseawiderangeofprofessionalequipmentandproduceprojectsthatareviewedbythepublic.Studentsreceivehands-ontrainingwithcomputereffects,computerediting,professionalcameraequipment,andaudioproduction.Thistwo-yearprogramworkswellforstudentsplanningtoattendcollegeand/orforthoseintendingtobegincareersimmediatelyafterhighschool.Entry-leveljobsexistinthisfieldformotivatedindividualswithstronghighschool/collegeacademicskillsandtechnicalexpertise.


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CourseName: TelevisionProductionII/DigitalMoviemakingIIGrade(s): 12orPost-GraduateCredits: 3 Prerequisite(s): TelevisionProductionI/DigitalMoviemakingIDescription: Thesecondyearoffersstudentsmoreadvancededitingopportunitiesand

morecomplexproductions.Specialproductionsarecreatedinateamsettingaswellasindividually.Muchoftheproductionisinreal-worldsettingsforclientswhowishpublicviewingofcompletedprojects.Studentsuseawiderangeofprofessionalequipmentandproduceprojectsthatareviewedbythepublic.Studentsreceivehands-ontrainingwithadvancedcomputereffects,advancedcomputerediting,professionalcameraequipment,andcomplexaudioproduction.Studentsareencouragedtobegintheprogramasjuniors;however,ifqualified,theymaycompletethesecondyearaspost-graduates.


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CourseName: VeterinaryScienceGrade(s): 11-12Credits: 3 Prerequisite(s): CompetitiveApplicationProcessDescription: Thisone-yearcourseorientsthestudenttoVeterinaryScience,covering

topicssuchasanatomyandphysiology,terminology,safetyandsanitation,parasitology,posology,animalnutrition,breeds,professionalconduct,officemanagement,andemergingtechnologiesinanimalagriculture.Studentsareinvolvedinperformingclinicalexams,conductinglaboratoryandhospitalproceduresandhandlinganimalscoordinatedwithareaveterinaryclinicsandhospitals.Studentsfrequentlytraveltooffcampussites.Studentvisitsincludethesesites:M.A.R.E.Center,CornwallMedicalLab,MarionDuPontEquineHospitalandotherVeterinaryHospitalsinthearea.StudentsaremembersofFFA,(FutureFarmersofAmericaClub).Labfeesapply.

StudentOrg: FFAProgramArea: AgricultureEducationCareerCluster(s): Agriculture,FoodandNaturalResources;HealthScience;Science,

Technology,EngineeringandMathematics

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CourseName: WeldingIGrade(s): 11-12Credits: 3 Prerequisite(s): CompetitiveApplicationProcessDescription: Thistwo-yearcourseconsistsofinstructioninthesetupandsafe

operationofOxy-fuelWeldingandCutting,PlasmaArccutting,ShieldedMetalArcandbeginningGMAWweldingprocesses.Studentsaretrainedinwelding,cutting,andbrazing.InstructionaltopicsincludeShieldedMetalArcwelding,plateinallposition,pipe,andGMAWallposition.Classactivitiesprovideinstructioninartandornamentalwelding,preparationfortheAmericanWeldingSociety(AWS)Test,andconstructionandrepairofmetalprojects.AWStestingisatthestudent’sexpense.

StudentOrg: SkillsUSAProgramArea: Trade&IndustrialCareerCluster(s): Manufacturing

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CourseName: WeldingIIGrade(s): 12orPost-GraduateCredits: 3 Prerequisite(s): WeldingIDescription: EmphasisinthiscourseisonShieldedMetalArcWeldinginthe

horizontal,inallposition,andpipe.StudentshavetheopportunitytopracticefortheAWS’sLimitedandUnlimitedWeldingThicknessTest.Weldingcertificationoptionsareavailable.AdvancedworkontheMIGandTIGprocessesisincluded.Uponsuccessfulcompletionofthiscourse,studentsarepreparedtoperformmanyaspectsofweldingandqualifyforsponsoredapprenticeshipprograms.

StudentOrg: SkillsUSAProgramArea: Trade&IndustrialCareerCluster(s): Manufacturing

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