Career Technical Education
Career Technical Education Requirements
Graduation Requirement: 10 credits/ 1 years
Course Descriptions
Culinary
Culinary 1: Foods and Nutrition
Credits: 10 credits total (5 credits per quarter)
Grades 9 - 12
Meets UC/CSU Requirements: Area "G" and CTE
This course is a Level I Culinary class within the Food Science, Food Service and Hospitality Career Pathway. Students will master classic preparation techniques for a variety of dishes, while learning the importance of making educated decisions regarding nutrition. First semester course content includes: career readiness, food safety and sanitation, kitchen equipment, knife skills, recipe reading, and food science/nutrition. Second semester includes: dietary guidelines, meal planning, grocery budgeting, baking basics, and U.S. and world food supply and exploration. Concepts culminate in weekly cooking labs during which students prepare a variety of balanced meals including healthy proteins, whole grains, healthy oils, vegetables, and fruits.
Culinary 2: Food Service and Hospitality
Credits: 10 credits total (5 credits per quarter)
Grades 10 - 12
Prerequisites: Passing Grade in Culinary 1: Foods and Nutrition
Meets UC/CSU Requirements: Area "G" and CTE
This course is a Level II Culinary class within the Food Science, Food Service and Hospitality Career Pathway. Course content is guided by hospitality industry standards as well as more advanced culinary concepts and techniques pertaining to the front and the back of the house – a high level of professionalism is expected. Emphasized food preparation concepts include: safety and sanitation, dry vs. moist cooking techniques, seasonings and flavorings, stocks, sauces, soups and appetizers, desserts, proteins, and vegetables. Service concepts include: proper dining etiquette and table service and culminate in hands-on catering experiences and formal dining service for a variety of school events. This class will prepare students to work in the foodservice industry as well as many other customer service related job fields. Concepts culminate in weekly cooking labs during which students prepare a variety of dishes. Students will earn Skyline college credit through Dual Enrollment Course - Restaurant and Banquet Operations. Students will leave this second year pathway course with a professional resume portfolio.
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Dance
Dance 1: Composition - College Prep
Credits: 10 credits total (5 credits per quarter)
Grades 9 - 12
Meets UC/CSU Requirements: Area "G" and CTE
Dual Enrollment with Skyline College
This is an introductory dance (Performing Arts/CTE) course for students who have little to no background or training in dance. Students can develop an awareness of correct body alignment, increase physical coordination and flexibility, balance and agility when performing simple to complex movement phrases. Students can develop a refined appreciation for different dance forms and their history including ballet, jazz, theater dance, modern, hip hop, recreational dance workout, West African, Afro Cuban and Brazilian dance, and Salsa. This course will explore various life and career skills necessary, including developing music and video editing skills, and promotes creative thought and critical thinking. This course is part of the Arts, Media, and Entertainment Pathway for Performing Arts.
Dance 2: Production - College Prep
Credits: 10 credits total (5 credits per quarter)
Grades 9 - 12
Meets UC/CSU Requirements: Area "G" and CTE
Dual Enrollment with Skyline College
This is an intermediate level Performing Arts (CTE) course designed as a continuation of dance education that will allow students a deeper understanding of dance, along with developing intermediate to advanced technical accuracy, performance experience, choreographic prowess, and career skills. Students can refine their appreciation for ballet, jazz, theater dance, modern, hip hop, recreational dance workout, West African, Afro Cuban and Brazilian dance, and Salsa. This course will explore various life and career skills necessary, including developing music and video editing skills, and promotes creative thought and critical thinking. This course is part of the Arts, Media, and Entertainment Pathway for Performing Arts.
Digital Arts
Digital Art 1 - College Prep
Credits: 10 credits total (5 credits per quarter)
Grades 9 - 12
Meets UC/CSU Requirements: Area "G" and CTE
Dual Enrollment with Skyline College
Digital Art 1 is a course that explores the role and influence of new technologies on the basic concepts, principles, and elements of contemporary digital media. Students understand the key technological skills required to design, edit, and produce artwork for electronic and printed presentation. Students explore digital art across various industry sectors and content areas through hands-on project based assignments that nurture talents and skills. This class focuses on photo manipulation and graphic design.
Digital Art 2 - College Prep
Credits: 10 credits total (5 credits per quarter)
Grades 9 - 12
Meets UC/CSU Requirements: Area "G" and CTE
Prerequisite: Passing Grade in Digital Art 1
Dual Enrollment with Skyline College
Digital Art 2 is an advanced course that explores the role and influence of new technologies on the basic concepts, principles, and elements of contemporary digital media. Students understand the key technological skills required to design, edit, and produce artwork for electronic and printed presentation. Students explore digital art across various industry sectors and content areas through hands-on project based assignments that nurture talents and skills. This class focuses on video production, from pre to post production.
Engineering/Robotics
Engineering 1: Intro to Robotics - College Prep
Credits: 10 credits total (5 credits per quarter)
Grades 9 - 12
Meets UC/CSU Requirements: Area "G" and CTE
Dual Enrollment with Skyline College
Robotics is an intro course that will explore how Engineering is used to solve problems in the context of building functional and complex robots. Students will be building mobile robots in increasingly complex ways. Students will use the tools of the Engineering Lab to design and manufacture custom parts on laser cutter/engraver/3D printer and CNC milling machine. In addition, students will learn about programming, and the importance of integrating different robotics sensors, and how these affect the control and mobility of their robots.
Principles of Engineering: Project Lead the Way - College Prep
Credits: 10 credits total (5 credits per quarter)
Grades 9 - 12
Meets UC/CSU Requirements: Area "G" and CTE
Prerequisite: Math Course 2 with C or Higher
Dual Enrollment with Skyline College
This class is a survey of the Engineering field through hands-on activities combined with engineering analysis. Students will study energy and power, electricity, thermodynamics, mechanisms, structures and materials, machine control, statistics and kinematics and Engineering drawing. Emphasis is on building mechanisms and test devices used in the class. Students will build complex combinations of simple machines, trusses and bridges, circuits, projectile launching devices, and computer controlled equipment.
Engineering 2: Electronics - College Prep
Credits: 10 credits total (5 credits per quarter)
Grades 10 - 12
Meets UC/CSU Requirements: Area "G" and CTE
Prerequisite: Passing Grade in Engineering 1: Intro to Robotics or Principles of Engineering
Dual Enrollment with Skyline College
Electronics is the Capstone class for the Engineering Technology Pathway. Students will explore the fundamentals of Electronics including modeling circuits in software, prototyping on breadboards and soldering components on Printed Circuit Boards.
Health Science
Gateway to Health Careers
Credits: 10 credits total (5 credits per quarter)
Grades 9 - 12
Meets UC/CSU Requirements: Area "G" and CTE
Introduction of skills, attributes and basic knowledge required for entry into various health care professions. Includes basic assessment, CPR, and math calculations used in health care. Emphasis on providing a foundation for future health career classes.
EMT Essentials
Credits: 10 credits total (5 credits per quarter)
Grades 9 - 12
Meets UC/CSU Requirements: Area "G" and CTE
Prerequisite: Passing Grade in Gateway to Health Careers
Dual Enrollment with Skyline College
The EMT Preparatory Course aims to equip students with foundational EMT knowledge and practical skills necessary for success in the EMT course at Skyline College. By instilling a strong understanding of emergency medical services and fundamental EMT practices, this course serves as a crucial bridge between the Gateway to Health Careers program and EMT certification.