Reports, guides, handbooks High school registration guide 2020-21

FASHION MERCHANDISING CAREERS Advanced Fashion and Design Technologies [STEP only] [Students may earn Articulated College Credit] Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Credit: 1.0 credit Major Outcomes: • Career exploration in fashion and design industries • Advanced application of entry-level garment construction techniques • Reverse Engineering in Patterns (Lay Out, Cutting and Marking, Fabrics) • Implementation of industry current skills and technology Projects, Activities, etc.: Creating/Adjusting Patterns and Designs, Pressing techniques, Fashion Illustration, Recycled/Up-Cycled Design, Fashion Show Planning and Presentation Instructional Focus: Hands-on Skill driven learn- ing, Technology Tools, Industry Speakers, and Field Trips Co-Curricular Connections: FCCLA & SkillsUSA Meets arts credit [1.0 credit] Color In Industry [STEP only] Prerequisite/Selection Process: None Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester/two periods = 1.0 credit Projects, Activities, etc.: Lecture, Research Papers, Video Reflections, Demonstration, In- dustry Tours, Color Portfolio, Industry Speakers, Market Research and Product Development and Student Presentations. Instructional Focus: Color curriculum in the areas of Design, History and career opportuni- ties in the field of design and manufacturing and related industries, Problem Solving Skills related to Design, Color Psychology, Principles of Marketing, Product Development, and Trend Research & Tracking. HUMAN SERVICES CAREERS Education Support Careers [STEP only] Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 Credit: One trimester/two periods = 1.0 credit Major Outcomes: • Explore educational support careers • Experience the daily role of a paraprofes- sional educator • Develop and implement student support frameworks to ensure student success • Review academic content contained in the ParaPro Assessment & use it to develop classroom activities that support student learning 80 Projects, Activities, etc.: Relationship building exercises, exploring teaching strategies and learning styles, developing Integrated Reading, Writing, and Mathematics activities for learners Instructional Focus: Discussion, small/large group activities, project based activities, guest presenters, observation and research. Salon, Spa, and Barbering Careers I [STEP only] [Students may earn Articulated College Credit] Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Credit: 1.0 credit Major Outcomes: • Introduction to the salon, spa, and barbering industries • Hands-on application of entry level salon, spa, and barbering concepts • Implementation of industry current skills and technology Projects, Activities, etc.: Hair, Skin, Massage, and Nail service application, Key Communica- tion, Customer Service Scenarios, Leadership Development, and Industry Connections Instructional Focus: Hands-on Skill driven learning, Technology Tools, Industry Speakers, and Field Trips Co-Curricular Connections: FCCLA & SkillsUSA Meets arts credit [1.0 credit] Salon, Spa, and Barbering Careers II [STEP only] [Students may earn Articulated College Credit] Prerequisite/Selection Process: Salon, Spa, and Barbering Careers I Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Credit: 1.0 credit Major Outcomes: • Career exploration salon, spa, and barbering industries • Advanced application of entry-level salon, spa, and barbering concepts • Implementation of industry current skills and technology Projects, Activities, etc.: Design theory and Hair Color Application Methods, moulage and special effects makeup, advanced skin care and facials, leading massage techniques, nail extension application, Business manage- ment, leadership development, and industry connections Instructional Focus: Hands-on Skill driven learning, Technology Tools, Industry Speakers, and Field Trips Co-Curricular Connections: FCCLA & SkillsUSA Meets arts credit [1.0 credit] FINANCE CAREERS Accounting and Financial Careers I [STEP only] [Students may earn Articulated College Credit] Prerequisite/Selection Process: Accounting I Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 [seeking an introductory college course] Credit: One trimester/two periods = 1.0 credit Major Outcomes: • A review of accounting and business finance • Analyzing and recording transactions for merchandising operations • Inventories and cost of sales • Cash and internal controls • Automated Accounting Projects, Activities, etc.: Career exploration, review and discussion of financial events past and present, group and individual projects that solidify learning Instructional Focus: Hands-on activities Co-curricular Connection: BPA, DECA Accounting and Financial Careers II [STEP only] [Students may earn Articulated College Credit] Prerequisite/Selection Process: Accounting and Financial Careers I and a GPA of 2.5 or above Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 [seeking an introductory college course] Credit: One trimester/two periods = 1.0 credit Major Outcomes: • Experience accounting operations of a mid-sized company • Automated Accounting Software • Analyze business transactions and under- stand their effect on financial statements Projects, Activities, etc.: Career projects and accounting simulation Instructional Focus: Hands-on activities Co-curricular Connection: BPA, DECA HEALTH SCIENCE CAREERS Investigating Medical Careers [STEP only] [Students may earn Articulated College Credit] Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Credits: One trimester/two periods = 1.0 credit Major Outcomes: • Introduction to medical careers including biomedical, informatics, therapeutics, diag- nostics, nursing, nuclear medicine, labora- tory sciences, physicians, and their specialties Projects, Activities, etc.: Career related portfo- lios and guest speakers from medical fields Instructional Focus: Variety of Instructional presentations with an emphasis on hands-on projects in medical careers Co-curricular Connection: HOSA High School Registration Guide

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