Course Description (Main Areas)
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS – 0964 High school students & adults
Prerequisite: None
Computer Applications provides entry level training and upgrading training
in the computer occupations field. Jobs in the field include computer
programmer trainee, data entry operator, and microcomputer operator. The
course will cover the following areas of instruction: programming in BASIC,
use of word processing, database, and spreadsheet applications. Students
will learn the course content through lecture/teacher demonstration (20%),
individual/self directed instruction (40%), and shop/lab experiences (40%).
Some of the major equipment/tools/instruments the students will use are
Apple computers and components, and 10 key pads. Approximately 180 hours of
attendance are needed to complete the course; however, completion of the
course is dependent upon the student’s entry level skills and rate of
progress in the class. *This class is articulated for waiver credit at
Palomar College.
INTERNET PUBLISHING/WEB DESIGN – 0750, 0751
Grades 10-12
Web Design is designed to give students hands-on experience in the rapidly
growing field of on-line publishing. Using the latest hardware and software,
students will create and maintain the school’s website. Students will also
interact in a project-oriented environment with their peers and with members
of the campus and community. This class will satisfy the District’s
practical arts and computer literacy requirements for graduation.
INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS 1-2 – 0245, 0246
Grades 10-12
Introduction to Business 1-2 is a comprehensive course that presents the
commonplace functions of business hat everyone, regardless of occupation,
will probably experience. This course contributes to a better understanding
of American business and its place in the social and economic environment.
Introduction to Business also emphasizes the communication and computation
skills that are essential for success in business. Moreover, the course
includes career planning, leadership development, and economic concepts.
Overall, essential background is provided for those students who plan
further study in business and economics in high
school or college. Career awareness and leadership skills will be stressed.
This course may be used to meet the PUSD Practical Arts requirement.
SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Grades 10-12
Small Business Management and Ownership 1-2 is a course emphasizing the
techniques and strategies of business management and ownership. The course
includes information on the daily operation of a small business, marketing,
personnel management, financial management, and franchise opportunities.
Leadership skills are reinforced through participation in the vocational
student organization, Virtual Enterprise. There are local and statewide
activities that focus on entrepreneurship. This course may be used to meet
PUSD Practical Arts requirement.
VIRTUAL ENTERPRISE 1-2 – 0961-0962
Grades 10-12
Rather than walking into a classroom, students will walk into a business.
Students will actively participate in creating and running a business to
prepare them for work in the real world. They will participate in all
aspects of a real start-up business including: creating and presenting
business plans, applying for a business loan, managing company finances,
applying and interviewing for positions, developing employee policies,
creating sales tools and advertisements, and managing the day-to-day
operations of a business. Emphasis is placed on using current business
software, communications, and the Internet for business transactions. This
course has been approved to meet UC/CSU “g” requirement.
CLOTHING 1-2 – 0608, 0609 Grades 9-12
Recommended Prerequisite: None.
Clothing 1 – 2 prepares students to construct ready-to-wear garments and
accessories from commercial patterns. Students engage in “hands-on” learning
experiences from selecting sewing tools, fabric, laying out the pattern on
fabric, cutting, sewing on standard sewing machines, and the use of various
hand stitches and pressing techniques. Measuring, fitting, seam finishing,
fabric, clothing care and decision making are included. This class
articulates for Palomar College credit.
CLOTHING 3-4 - 0610, 0611 Grades 10 12
Prerequisite: Clothing 1 2
This course builds on the skills acquired in Clothing 1 2. Sewing projects
involving more detail, new techniques, and more challenging fabrics are
included. Instruction in the areas of textiles, colors, wardrobe planning,
historical influences, and careers are also examined.
PHOTO – 0970 High school students & adults
Prerequisite: None
This course provides entry-level, upgrading, and advanced training skills in
areas of photo processing, studio work, and photojournalism. Jobs in this
field include photo-processor, darkroom technicians, and photojournalist.
Students will learn how to expose and evaluate black and white photographic
films and paper. Processes involved with studio photography are also taught.
Lecture/teacher demonstration (15%), individual/self-direct4ed instruction
(10%), darkroom experiences (70%), and homework assignments (5%) are methods
used to teach this course. In addition, students learn job-getting/job-keeping techniques. Equipment used in this class includes
black and white enlargers, color enlargers, studio, and computer imaging
equipment. Approximately 180 hours of attendance are needed to complete this
course. *This class is articulated for waiver credit at Palomar College.
LEADERSHIP AND PLANNING (ASB) – 1880 Grades 9 12
Recommended Prerequisite: Elected or appointed officer
Planning and Leadership is a course in which students are taught leadership
skills, parliamentary procedure, group processes, planning, and
organization. Members of the Planning and Leadership class actively
participate in student activities and student government. Counts as
Practical Arts for graduation.
LIFE MANAGEMENT SKILLS – 0640 Grades 9-12
Recommended Prerequisites: None. (Highly recommend as a prerequisite to all
courses offered in Consumer and Family Studies)
This introductory semester course introduces four subject areas available
for further study in the Consumer and Family Studies Department. The
learning unites include: nutrition, family living and relationships, child
care, and decision-making skills. The emphasis is on projects, group
dynamics, problem solving, exploration of possibilities for further study,
and career opportunities.
AUTO MECHANICS 1-2
Auto Mechanics is designed to help students learn how automobiles should be
serviced (prevention/maintenance of vehicles) and how to adjust various
parts of automobiles to get the best possible performance. Emphasis is
placed upon developing the students' interest in proper maintenance and
proper operation of automobiles and understanding how the various units of
the automobile work. Students work on laboratory units and on automobile
disassembly. They practice making repairs and adjustments. Motion pictures,
filmstrips, models, and charts play an important part in the instruction.
This course may be used to meet the PUSD Practical Arts requirement.
POWER MECHANICS 1-2 – 0810, 0811 Grades 9-12
Recommended Prerequisite: None.
Power Mechanics 1 – 2 will teach technical information and skills which are
acquired through participation in class discussions, demonstrations,
individual, and group projects that provide students with knowledge and
skills to repair and service small internal combustion engines. Students
experience the use of proper tools, equipment, machines, and techniques to
develop skills and interests in the mechanical trades and industrial
occupations. Special attention is given to working in teams following job
shop practices as well as providing career guidance.
COMPUTER-AIDED DRAFTING 1-2 – 0834, 0835 Grades 9-12
Prerequisite: None
Computer-Aided Drafting 1-2 is an introductory course to all areas of
drafting in general. A wide variety of areas are presented to give the
student the broadest range of experience possible. Completion of the course
gives the students basic skills and understanding of computer-aided drafting
and how and where these skills are used. This course may be used to meet the
PUSD Practical Arts requirement and Computer Literacy requirement.
COMPUTER-AIDED DRAFTING 3-4 – 0836, 0837
Prerequisite: Computer-Aided Drafting 1-2
Computer-Aided Drafting 3-4 is an advanced drafting course which the student
enters with a background in fundamental CAD drafting skills. Since each
student's background differs, the nature of the course offering is flexible.
After the student demonstrates achievement in fundamental and specific
advanced areas, opportunity is provided for individual direction. The
student may choose drawing experiences which most closely relate to
post-high school vocational objectives. Individual and/or team solutions to
design problems is a part of the student's experience. This course may be
used to meet the PUSD Practical Arts requirement and Computer Literacy
requirement.
COMPUTER-AIDED DRAFTING 5-6 – 0838, 0839
Prerequisite: Computer-Aided Drafting 3-4
Computer-Aided Drafting 5-6 is an advanced drafting course which the student
enters with a solid background in CAD drafting. In this course the student
will determine a study area or areas of concentration from one of the
following specialties: Electronic Drafting; Applied Descriptive Geometry;
Renderings; Assembly Drawing or another specialty approved by the
instructor. This course may be used to meet the PUSD Practical Arts
requirement.
COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN/DRAFTING – 0965 High school students & adults
Computer Aided Design/Drafting provides entry level training in the CAD
operator or draftsmen fields. Jobs in the field include computer aided
draftsman and computer aided designer. The course will cover the following
areas of instruction: refresher course in drafting terminology, computer
knowledge, and mechanics of CAD, introduction to CAM, and sketching and
layout. Students will learn the course content through lecture/teacher
demonstration (40%), shop/lab experiences (50%), and homework assignments,
i.e., research, outside reading, projects (10%). Some of the major
equipment/tools/instruments the students will use are drafting machines,
computer terminals, menu boards, and plotters. Approximately 180 hours of
attendance are required to complete the course, although completion of
course is dependent upon the student’s entry level skills and rate of
progress in the class.
WOOD TECHNOLOGY 1 – 0890 Grades 9-12
Recommended Prerequisite: None.
Wood technology 1 provides instruction in the use and care of hand tools,
power tools fundamental finishing processes, knowledge of woods, how to
compute the cost of lumber, how to order lumber, and safe shop practices.
Completion of this course should enable the student to complete any basic
project safely while working toward job entry level skills.
WOOD TECHNOLOGY 2 –0891 Grades 9-12
Recommended Prerequisite: Wood Technology 1 or instructor approval.
Wood Technology 2 provides instruction and practical experience in the use
of power tools, joint construction, the knowledge of identifying woods,
measurement, computing wood prices, and math related to the construction of
projects. At all times, shop safety is practiced while gaining job entry
level skills.
WOOD TECHNOLOGY 3 –0892
Grades 9-12
Recommended Prerequisite: Wood Technology 2 or instructor approval.
Wood Technology 3 is primarily a course in the operation of power machinery.
Students entering this course must have a background in woodworking
experiences. The students will select and draw their own plans for projects
they plan to construct. At all times, shop safety is practiced while gaining
job entry level skills. This course may be used to meet the PUSD Practical
Arts requirement.
WOOD TECHNOLOGY 4 –0893
Grades 10-12
Recommended Prerequisite: Wood Technology 3 or instructor approval.
Wood Technology 4 is primarily a continuation of Wood Technology 3. Students
entering this course must have a background in woodworking experiences. The
students select their own projects but are required to work from plans which
they develop. At all times shop safety is practiced while gaining job
entry-level skills. This course may be used to meet the PUSD Practical Arts
requirement.
YEARBOOK – 1630 Grades 10 12
Recommended Prerequisite: Permission of yearbook advisor
The basic purpose of this class is to produce an offset yearbook. Students
are assigned various tasks that require initiative and responsibility.
Records must be kept, ads sold, pictures taken, dummy copy prepared and
money collected. A dummy yearbook is prepared for the following year. (This
course is general elective credit. It does NOT count as English credit.)
Counts for computer literacy graduation requirements.