DCALS Registration Guide 14-15

Dakota County Area Learning School Home of Career and Technical Education Intermediate District 917

Mission: Creating a learning community which empowers students to define and achieve lifelong goals.

2014-15 Student Registration Guide

Dakota County Area Learning School (DCALS) Home of Career and Technical Education Intermediate District 917

Student Registration Guide

Mission: Creating a learning community which empowers students to define and achieve lifelong goals.

It is the policy of the ISD 917 School Board to comply with federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination. No person shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, age or disability be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any educational program or in employment, or recruitment, consideration, or selection; therefore, whether full-time or under and educational program or activity operated by the district.

It is therefore the intent of the district to ensure that learners who have disabilities within the definition of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA, the 1990 Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 are identified, evaluated, and provided with appropriate educational services.

Any person having inquiries concerning the district’s compliance with implementation of these mandates should contact: Intermediate School District 917 1300 East 145th Street Rosemount, MN 55068 (651)423-8214

Registration Guide

This booklet is designed to assist students and parents/guardians in understanding the Dakota County Area Learning School program of studies and the educational opportunities available. Please carefully read the information on the following pages. Brief descriptions of courses are contained in this booklet. Students register for classes each quarter with the help of an advisor/teacher. Do not hesitate to contact the Enrollment Coordinator at (651)423-8263 regarding any questions you may have relative to registration.

Table of Contents

DCALS Mission Statement ...... 1 DCALS Vision Statements ...... 1

Advisory Program...... 2 Graduation Requirements...... 2

Academic Course Descriptions ...... 4-17 English/Language Arts:...... 3 Social Studies: ...... 7 Math:...... 11 Science:...... 13 Physical Education: ...... 16 Health/Wellness: ...... 16

Tech Academics:……………………………………………………………………………...18 Geometry in Construction...... 18 Science in Medical Careers ...... 18

Career and Technical Education Courses………………………………………………19-21 Career Exploration and Evaluation Program...... 19 CISCO Networking Academy & Computer Service and Repair ...... 19 Construction Trades ...... 19 Food Industry Careers ...... 19 Fundamental Chef Training ...... 20 Graphic Communications I...... 20 Graphic Communications II ...... 20 Heavy Duty Truck Technology I & II...... 20 Medical Careers I - Nursing Assisting/Home Health Aide ...... 21 Medical Careers I - Medical Terminology...... 21 Total Auto Care - Vehicle Service & Auto Body…………………………………….21 Video Game Animation and Design ...... 22

Dakota County Area Learning School (DCALS) Home of Career and Technical Education MISSION: “Creating a learning community which empowers students to define and achieve lifelong goals.”

VISION:

OUR STUDENTS: • Develop practical knowledge applying creative and critical thinking skills to prepare for real- world experiences. • Value and accept diversity; problem-solve, and encourage a safe educational environment. • Develop confidence and self-assurance through success and achievement. • Value our learning community and diversity because of strong relationships built with staff and peers. • Receive unique educational options and “real world” education.

OUR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT: • Provides a creative curriculum that equips learners with the skills necessary to be positive and contributing members of society. • Provides a proactive and effective learning community between staff and students to meet their diverse needs which empowers them towards achieving life-long goals.

OUR DISTRICT: Intermediate School District 917 serves as the best resource for school districts committed together to success for all learners. 1

Advisory Program

It is very important for each student to monitor personal progress toward graduation and carefully plan for the future. Each student will choose one teacher to serve as an Advisor to assist with credit count and pre-schedule plan. Students meet with Advisors each day to receive grades and to monitor progress toward completion of credits and graduation. During the third mod of each quarter, students meet with Advisors to plan a pre-schedule for the following quarter prior to Arena Scheduling day.

On Arena Scheduling day, pre-schedules should be finalized by the students and teachers. If a student does not attend on Arena Scheduling day, he/she will finalize a schedule the following week.

Advisors also assist with schedule changes which will only be made at the end of a mod in preparation for the beginning of the next mod. Students set and review goals each mod with a Continual Learning Plan (CLP) that is monitored by Advisors.

Graduation Requirements

In order to graduate, students must complete the minimum requirements/credits in the DCALS program and pass the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments as listed below. The Required Subject table below lists the minimum credits required by the state. Students may need to take additional course work in selected areas to meet the standards and to meet educational goals beyond high school.

Credit Requirements # Year # Mod GRAD Rule Note: 1 Year Credit = 12 Mod Credits Graduation Required Assessments for English/Language Arts 4 48 Diploma (GRAD)

Social Studies 3.5 48 The MCA GRAD tests measure the Mathematics 3 36 reading, writing, and math proficiency Science 3 36 of high school students. Physical Education 1 12 Health .5 6 Other Options: (varies by district) ASVAB(Armed Services Vocational Art 1 12 Aptitude Battery Electives 6 72 ACT or ACT Gr. 10 PLAN Compass WorKeys

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Academic Courses

English/Language Arts:

American Literature Duration: One Quarter Course Description: This course will focus on the appreciation of literature and the basic skills needed to read and interpret novels, short stories, poetry, and prose. The literature that will be utilized will be texts written by American authors. Students will be introduced to a variety of styles of literature to enhance their reading comprehension and vocabulary.

American/World Literature Duration: One Quarter Course Description: This course will focus on the appreciation of literature and the basic skills needed to read and interpret novels, short stories, poetry, and prose. The literature that will be utilized will be texts written by a variety of American and World authors. Students will be introduced to a variety of styles of literature to enhance their reading comprehension and vocabulary.

British Literature Duration: One Quarter Course Description: This course will focus on the appreciation of literature and basic skills needed to read and interpret novels, short stories, poetry, and prose. The literature utilized will be texts written by British authors. Students will be introduced to a variety of styles of literature to enhance their reading comprehension and vocabulary.

Communication Across Curriculum (CAC) Duration: Year-long course broken into four quarters Course Description: Communications Across the Curriculum (CAC) is a writing class where students build their writing skills through a variety of writing assignments. They spend time perfecting their craft through thorough brainstorming, writing, revision, and conferencing with teachers. Students are expected to show evidence of writing skills in all work for required core credit courses and apply grammar and writing skills to all assignments. A weekly conference with the teacher is required during which individual areas of focus will be pinpointed and additional practice work will be assigned. Students are expected to complete projects, revisions, and grammar practice in addition to their class assignments.

Contemporary Literature Duration: One Quarter Course Description: This course will focus on Contemporary Literature with emphasis on works written between 1950-1980. Content will focus on reading comprehension strategies, content, symbolism and character development, and text structure. Students will use a variety of assessments, including analytical essays and debate to show content mastery.

Comparative Literature Duration: One Quarter Course Description: This course will focus on comparing one or more texts, or works of media against each other to be able to discuss choices of each author, and evaluate arguments made for or against them with valid reasoning. The course will be split into 3 sections. Section 1 will focus on review of literary elements presented. (Allegory, Metaphor, Simile, Figurative Language, etc) Section 2 will focus on finding comparisons within themes, topics, and claims made by authors. Section 3 will focus on presenting and evaluating arguments.

Developmental Reading Duration: One Quarter(continual enrollment is permitted until desired reading level is achieved) Course Description: This is a developmental reading program designed to help students improve their reading levels. The class is structured as an individualized reading laboratory experience. The students take initial assessments that determine their current reading ability. After analyzing their results, an individualized reading plan is written based on each student’s specific areas of deficiency. Students work on specific comprehension skills, vocabulary and reading rate in both fiction and non-fiction. Students also read a novel of their choice to encourage further skill development and mastery.

Fine Arts/Literature I Duration: One Quarter Course Description: This introductory fine arts/literature class will focus on the fundamental skills of analyzing literature, particularly Minimalism. Students will explore the genre through analysis and writing their own creations of this movement in literature. Section one will consist of analyzing literature. Section two students will focus on narrative reflection in writing. Section three will consist of revising and mastering writing done for the quarter.

Fine Arts/Literature II Duration: One Quarter Course Description: This advanced fine arts/literature class will focus on the fundamental skills of analyzing the screenplay format. Students will analyze the format by reading a series of screenplays and evaluate television shows and movie clips. Section one will focus on the analysis of screenplays in writing and discussion. Section two will focus on creating a screenplay. Section three will focus on revising and mastering students’ written work.

Fine Arts/Writing Duration: One Quarter Course Description: This introductory fine arts and writing class will focus on the fundamental skills of analyzing the short story format. Students will analyze the format by reading a series of short stories, studying the elements of stories and creating stories for reading enjoyment. Section one will consist of analyzing the short stories we read by looking at the craft and design of a short story. In section two students will explore important themes to their lives and create narratives using these themes.

Interpersonal Communication Duration: One Quarter Course Description: Learners will study the cycle of interpersonal communication. Throughout 5

this class, students will read various texts, both fiction and non-fiction to evaluate the qualities of effective communicators. Students will also share their ideas regarding communication between humans in an online blog.

Media Arts Duration: One Quarter Course Description: This course will focus on a variety of media sources and how those sources influence consumer decisions. Content will be focused on defining and identifying fallacies in media, bias in entertainment news sources, and how to verify information provided by all news sources.

Native American Literature Length: One Quarter Course Description: This course will focus on Native American Literature through a variety of texts and authors. This course will be split up into three subsections. Section 1 will focus on identifying reoccurring themes, central ideas and supporting details throughout the text. Section 2 will focus on character analysis and development as well as the basic story structure. Section 3 will focus on analyzing style choices of Native American authors using support from novels, short stories, and poems.

Research Based Writing Duration: One Quarter Course Description: This course will focus on appropriately presenting research in a non biased paper. This course will be split into three sections. The first section will focus on brainstorming appropriate topics. The second section will focus on gathering relevant information. The third section will focus on formatting and presentation of the information.

Speech Duration: One Quarter Course Description: Students will research and build effective speeches to present to a large audience. They will use Microsoft PowerPoint as the medium to display relevant information. The focus of this class is on presenting an informative and demonstration speech and using a logical and appropriate structure to effectively convey the information.

World Literature Duration: One Quarter Course Description: This course will focus on the appreciation of literature and the basic skills needed to read and interpret novels, short stories, poetry, and prose. The literature that will be utilized will be texts written by authors from around the world. Students will be introduced to a variety of styles of literature to enhance their reading comprehension and vocabulary.

Writing I Duration: One Quarter Course Description: This course focuses on facilitating growth in student writing through active reading, thoughtful analysis, rigorous vocabulary exercises and purposeful writing, in which students will strive to develop ideas, draw conclusions, exemplify them and support them with details. Students will also work to identify and illustrate connections in their writing. 6

Writing II Duration: One Quarter Course Description: This writing class focuses on topics relevant to the high school experience. Through their own writing and study of other students’ high school experiences, participants will explore the uniqueness and universality inherent in their own and other students’ lives. Readings include narratives, journals, letters, and essays. Written work required includes weekly journal writing, formal and informal papers, and a final project.

Writing for Different Audiences Duration: One Quarter Course Description: This course will focus on expanding specific skills of students in different areas of writing. Students will choose one or more of the following to focus on: Screenwriting, Technical Writing, Creative Writing, or Poetry/Short Stories. Students will be introduced to a variety of styles of writing to enhance specific skills needed to analyze and critique their work and the work of their peers. Each genre will be split up into 3 sections. Section 1 will focus on basic skills, the writing process and format. Section 2 will focus on comparing style and technique of numerous authors. Section 3 will focus on mastery of specific skills and styles of the genre.

DCALS Diploma English Language Arts Requirements Language Arts 9 12 Mods Literature 6 Mods Writing/Communications 12 Mods Speech/Interpersonal Communication 6 Mods English Language Arts Electives 12 Mods

Social Studies

Thank you for visiting DCALS’ social studies portion of the registration guide. DCALS students are expected to complete four years, 16 quarters, of social studies curriculum to earn a diploma. As well social studies provides numerous opportunities to earn elective credit. With this requirement, new students are expected to take Life Studies, an introductory course that is combined with English. For graduation this counts towards Senior Social or Social Studies electives. In addition DCALS features Career/Economics. This class is designed for soon to be graduating seniors and counts towards economics or elective social studies credit (For more specifics on both class see descriptions below). Some classes listed on DCALS schedule will feature combined curriculum, such as American/World Issues. Classes like this will meet the standards within both American and World History according to the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE). Lastly, DCALS imbeds MDE’s geography standards into all “World” classes.

American Government I Duration: One Quarter Course Description: This course focuses on the evolution of government into a complex system that intertwines many levels and layers of government. It also explores the philosophical principles of government, how government affects us and how we as citizens can shape our democracy.

American Government II Duration: One Quarter Course Description: This course focuses on how the U.S. Constitution creates a complex system of checks and balances and federalism to ensure majority rule while still protecting minority rights. As well, this class will examine the interaction the U.S. has with other nations as well as with Minnesota.

American History I Duration: One Quarter Course Description: This course identifies and explores themes of development from isolated European settlers mingling with Native populations through the American Revolution and America creating a new and stable nation.

American History II Duration: One Quarter Course Description: This course focuses on the events contributing to the westward expansion of the United States and the transformation of American society. The course will include examination of key events and interactions that will shape history and cultures throughout North America.

American History III Duration: One Quarter Course Description: This course focuses on the events and changes in the United States during a period of time that starts with Pre-Civil War through the Reconstruction period. Specifically this will include the shaping of antebellum America how the Civil War was one and successes 8

and failures of re-shaping post-war America and its impact on different populations.

American History IV Duration: One Quarter Course Description: This course explores how the United States and the world changed politically, culturally and economically from the World War I through World War II. It also examines the causes and worldwide impact of the Great Depression and World Wars I and II.

American Studies I Duration: One Quarter Course Description: Students will explore areas of the United States and apply geographical themes to demonstrate the impact of these themes on events, people, and locations. Emphasis will be placed on reasons why cities are located where they are and the growth and change of urban areas.

American Studies II Duration: One Quarter Course Description: This course focuses on how the United States and the world experienced an evolution of foreign and domestic policies around the turn of the 21st century. Specifically how 9/11 altered our understanding and interaction with various parts of the world.

Career/Economics Duration: One Quarter Course Description: This class is designed for soon to be graduating seniors and counts towards economics or elective social studies credit. It provides an opportunity to explore career and educational options and how to achieve them.

Economics I Duration: One Quarter Course Description: This course will cover the basic language of the economic world. Students will learn how economic choices in government affect their everyday lives. Topics to be examined are Microeconomics centered. Microeconomics topics may include income, opportunity cost, scarcity, demand, and supply. This includes as unions, corporations, monopolies, and competition.

Economics II Duration: One Quarter Course Description: Economics II will cover the basic language of the economic world. Students will learn how economic choices in government affect their everyday lives. Topics to be examined are Macroeconomics centered. Macroeconomics topics include economic systems, the role of the government, economic measurements, and the Federal Reserve. As well, examination will include the stock market, investment, and economic performance of the United States.

Geography Duration: One Quarter Course Description: Students will explore areas of the United States and apply the five themes of geography to demonstrate the impact of these themes on events, people, and locations. Emphasis will be placed on reasons why cities are located where they are and the growth and change of urban areas.

Life Studies Duration: One Quarter Course Description: Life Studies is an introductory course that is combined with English. This class explores citizenship (demonstrating responsibility and developing community), sociology (practicing human relations), psychology (nature vs. nurture in motivation and personality), and career exploration (post-secondary planning & goal setting).

Senior Social I (Sociology) Duration: One Quarter Course Description: This course will examine the influence of culture on the individual and the way cultural transmission is accomplished. It will focus on the way culture defines how people in a society behave in relation to groups and to physical objects. It will also explain how human behavior is learned within the society. Finally, it will cover that through their culture; individuals learn the relationships, structures, patterns and processes to be members of their society.

Senior Social II (Psychology) Duration: One Quarter Course Description: Psychology will examine the process of how humans grow, learn, and adapt to their environment. It will also explain how organisms adapt to their environment through learning, information processing, and memory.

World Cultures I Duration: One Quarter Course Description: This course will center on ancient civilizations. Emphasis will be on Rome’s history including development and expansion, and Rome’s influence on western civilization through architecture, language, art, and technology. Furthermore, this class will examine and reflect on its downfall and what can be learned from their mistakes.

World Cultures II Duration: One Quarter Course Description: This course focuses on how the development of cultures and how their values compare and contrast with America. This includes key historical events that shape culture, the geographical implications of a society, and how their modern world functions culturally, politically and economically.

World Issues I Duration: One Quarter Course Description: Emphasis is on how the world experienced a process of industrialization and urbanization after 1870. Also immigration and racial segregation influenced the development of, and were influenced by, the industrialization of society.

World Issues II Duration: One Quarter Course Description: This course focuses on how the United States and the world changed politically, culturally and economically from the end of World War II through the Vietnam War era. It also examines the causes and worldwide impact of the Cold War.

Work Seminar Duration: One Quarter Course Description: This course focuses on the skills necessary to learn about job readiness skills that are needed to attain and keep a job. Areas discussed include: Job Safety, OSHA, Job Applications, Resumes, Career Exploration, and other Post-Secondary Training options. Students must complete a Work Seminar course prior to taking the Work Experience course.

Work Experience Duration: One Quarter Course Description: DCALS Work Experience will be offered to pre-approved students who currently have a job and are maintaining passing grades in all classes. Students enrolled in work experience will meet once a week for class seminar. Class seminar may be individualized to fit student needs to cover topics such as work safety, work experience objectives, career goals, skills needed to keep a job, personal finances and more. Students must have a job and provide records of work schedule and salary. Improving work skills on the job will be the focus and students will develop appropriate ways to problem solve, and deal with work related issues.

DCALS Diploma Social Studies Requirements American History 12 Mods World History (includes Geography) 12 Mods Government 6 Mods Economics 6 Mods Senior Social Studies Electives 12 Mods

Math:

Algebra I Duration: One Semester Description: This section of the course focuses on Foundations for Algebra, Elementary Functions, Inequalities and Functions.

Algebra B Duration: One Semester Course Description: This section of the course focuses on Linear Functions, Systems of Equations including Inequalities, Polynomials and Factoring.

Algebra C Duration: One Semester Course Description: This section of the course focuses on Quadratic Functions and Equations, Data Analysis and Probability, Exponential, Radical, and Rational Functions and Equations.

Algebra 2A Duration: One Semester Course Description: This section of the course focuses on Foundations for Functions, Linear Functions, Linear Systems and Matrices.

Algebra 2B Duration: One Semester Course Description: This section of the course focuses on Quadratic Functions, Polynomial Functions, Exponential and Logarithmic Functions, and Properties and Attributes of Functions.

Algebra 2C Duration: One Semester Course Description: This section of the course focuses on Properties and Attributes of Functions, Conic Sections, Probability and Statistics, Sequences ad Series, and Trigonometric Functions.

Geometry Duration: One Year Course Description: This course will focus on the concepts and applications of Geometry.

Fundamental Math Duration: One Quarter Course Description: This course covers various topics in Mathematics. Math awareness and fundamental skills are the focus of this class.

Math Art Duration: One Quarter Course Description: This course incorporates geometric concepts and art. Students will complete a variety of activities using different mediums. The quarter ends with a final, individual project pf the student's choosing to demonstrate understanding of concepts.

Math Topics Duration: One Quarter Course Description: This course covers various topics in mathematics. Topics can be covered in a single class period, in a mod, or over an entire quarter. Math “awareness” is a focus of this 1 Day/week class

MCA Mathematics Duration: Dependent on individual student needs. Typically one quarter. Course Description: This course is for seniors who have not passed the Minnesota MCA- II/Grad test in mathematics or for juniors preparing to take the test for the first time. The focus is to help students gain the tools and knowledge to pass the test and/or meet the state requirement.

DCALS Diploma Mathematics Requirements Algebra 1 12 Mods Geometry 12 Mods Algebra 2 or Electives 12 Mods (2015 graduates need full year of Algebra 2)

Science:

Biology - Cells Duration: One Quarter Course Description: This class is split into three sections. During the first mod students will study the structure and function of cells. Second mod students study the process of cellular respiration. Covered the third mod is cell growth and division as well as cellular biotechnology and its use in and implications for society.

Biology - Evolution Duration: One Quarter Course Description: This class is split into three sections. Each mod is three weeks long. During the first mod students will study the works of Charles Darwin in understanding how the study of fossils and genes reveal information about early plants and animals. During mods two and three students will look at evolution as genetic change, the process of speciation, patterns of evolution and classification.

Biology - Heredity & Genetics Duration: One Quarter Course Description: This class is split into three sections. During the first mod students will study the structure and function of DNA and RNA. Second mod students study the expression of traits and how they are passed from parent to offspring. Covered the third mod is genetic engineering and biotechnology and its use in and implications for society.

Biology - Human Body – Digestive System & Urinary System Duration: One Quarter Course Description: This class is split into three sections. During the first mod students will study the structure and function of the digestive system including the mouth, esophagus, stomach and intestines. Second mod students study the processes of the urinary system including the kidneys and bladder. Covered the third mod is disorders of both systems and current practices.

Biology- Human Body- Immune System Duration: One Quarter Course Description: This class is split into three sections. During the first mod students will study the structure and function of the immune system, including white blood cells, mutagens, antigens, and specific lines of defense. Mod two will focus on Immune System disorders. Mod three will cover environmental effects. This class may include reading a fiction selection such as My Sister's Keeper or The Hot Zone.

Biology-Human Body – Muscular, Skeletal and Integumentary Systems Duration: One Quarter Course Description: This class is split into three sections. During the first mod students will study the structure and function of the muscular system including the skeletal, smooth and cardiac muscle types. The second mod students will focus on the skeletal system including bones and cartilage. In the third mod students will look at the integumentary system as well as disorders of all systems and current studies. 14

Biology-Human Body – Nervous System Duration: One Quarter Course Description: This class is split into three sections. During the first mod students will study the structure and function of the nervous system including the brain, spinal cord and peripheral nerves. Second mod students study the processes of our senses. Covered the third mod is nervous system disorders and current practices.

Biology-Human Body – Respiratory and Circulatory System Duration: One Quarter Course Description: This class is split into three sections. During the first mod students will study the structure and function of the respiratory system including the nose, trachea, and lungs. Second mod students study the structure of the circulatory system including the heart, veins and arteries and blood. In the 3rd mod students will look at disorders of both systems as well as current studies.

Biology- Invertebrates Duration: One Quarter Course Description: This class is split into three sections. During the first mod students will study the structure and function of sponges and cnidarians. During the second mod, students will study worms and mollusks. Finally, students will study arthropods and echinoderms, and invertebrate comparison and evolution during the third mod.

Biology – Micro organisms Duration: One Quarter Course Description: This class is split into three sections. During the first mod students will study the structure and function of bacteria and viruses. Second mod students will study the Kingdom Protista. Covered the third mod is the Kingdom Fungi.

Earth Science - Earth's Changing Surface Duration: One Semester Course Description: This course will focus on the concepts and theories that change the Earth's surface.

Earth Science -Ecology Duration: One Semester Course Description: This class is split into three sections called mods. Each mod is 3 weeks in length. During the first mod students will study the Biosphere. Mod 2 will cover Ecosystems and Communities along with Populations. Third mod will be geared towards Humans in the Biosphere.

Earth Science-Natural Resources Duration: One Quarter Course Description: In this class students will explore how humans benefit from a variety of land uses. Students will study what is mined and the effects of mining on the environment. Students will also study forestry, urban planning, and sustainability.

Earth Science- Our Atmosphere Duration: One Quarter Course Description: This course will focus on the atmosphere around us.

Earth Science- Plate Tectonics Duration: One Quarter Course Description: This course will focus on the concepts and theories of Plate tectonics, Earthquakes, and Volcanoes.

Physical Science Duration: One Semester Course Description: This course covers the relationship between science, technology, and society along with motion, forces, and forms of energy.

Physical Science- Chemistry Duration: One Semester Course Description: This course will focus on the concepts and applications of Chemistry.

Science 1/A-Plants Duration: One Quarter Course Description: This class is split into three sections called mods. Each mod is 3 weeks in length. During the first mod students will study the diversity of plant species. Second mod will cover plant structure and mod 3 will cover reproduction, response and adaptations.

DCALS Diploma Science Requirements Biology 12 Mods Physical Science/Chemistry 12 Mods (2015 graduates require full year) Science Electives 12Mods

Physical Education:

Physical Education Duration: One Quarter Course Description: This course focuses on the ability to provide a physically-educated individual who has the knowledge, skills, and confidence to participate in different areas of physical fitness. It will also explore and provide students with different opportunities to become active and enjoy a lifetime of healthful physical activity.

Health/Wellness:

Health Duration: One Quarter Course Description: This course focuses on the ability to provide a comprehensive look into a student’s health and wellness. It will also explore and provide students with the knowledge that will enable students to make healthy decisions during their lives.

Wellness Duration: One Quarter Course Description: This course focuses on the developmental, emotional, and academic struggles adolescents face during the difficult transitional time of high school.

DCALS Diploma Physical Education/Health Requirements

Physical Education 12 Mods Health 6 Mods

Tech Academics:

Geometry in Construction Duration: One Quarter Course Description: Students will help construct the three-bedroom house in Construction Trades while applying geometry skills with building concepts in a hands-on approach. Application of construction skills through geometry fulfills required academic credit.

Science in Medical Careers Duration: One Quarter Course Description: The Medical Careers Program provides high school students the opportunity to learn about and explore specific health careers, such as what type of duties they would perform, education that is required, standards that need to be met, and what salary is earned. The program also allows the student to investigate and develop the skills to become a professional healthcare worker. This program also offers the student the opportunity to take the American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider CPR and AHA Heart saver First Aid class. Upon the successful completion of CPR skills and a written test, a certification will be issued that is valid for two years. Textbook currently used is Diversified Health Occupations 7th Edition by Louise Simmers. First semester 3rd shift is a combined class with DCALS Biology. Students will be able to earn a science credit in this class.

Career and Technical Education Courses:

Career Exploration and Evaluation Program Students enroll on a quarter, trimester or semester basis. A referral from a special education case manager is required to enroll in this program. • Students confirm their career options through hands-on tryouts and learn how their unique interests, skills, personality and values fit in a technology-based work force. • Students utilize the newly developed Programs of Study & on-line career database to identify career pathways. These pathways provide students, counselors and parents with a “road map” of the required and elective courses students will need to take during high school and college to reach their career goals. • Students will develop a career portfolio and transition plan. They practice self- advocacy skills so they are equipped to participate in the school-to-work discussions and planning. • A comprehensive Vocational Evaluation report provides meaningful observations, skill assessments, and recommendations for career and transition planning.

CISCO Network Academy & Computer Service and Repair • Build and repair computers, install the Operating System (OS)/peripherals, and connect them to the local Area Internet (LAN)/Internet. • Learn and practice computer terminology, repair techniques, networking/security, and customer service skills for entry level IT-Technicians. • Prepare for Comp TIA’s A+ certification, the CISCO CCENT or CCNA certification and have opportunity to earn articulated college credits. • Have the opportunity to become members of SkillsUSA, which includes leadership opportunities, competitive skills events, networking with peers and industry, community service and scholarship options.

Construction Trades • Students will construct a three bedroom house using building concepts with a hands-on approach. • Students will attain skills in framing, roofing, sheetrock hanging and taping. • Finish work will include tiling, laminate floors, hanging cabinets and siding.

Food Industry Careers A referral from a special education case manager is required to enroll in this program. A career building experience, Food Industry Careers offers: • Food service basics: Food safety, ServSafe, food preparation skills, and kitchen cleaning. • Customer service skills: Table service, dining room waiting, and cashiering. • Food service events: Bake sales, Gingerbread Gallery, Café HERO, and food industry guest speakers. • FCCLA-HERO student organization: Leadership opportunities, competitive skills events, and community service.

Fundamental Chef Training A • an American Culinary Federation approved curriculum aligned with any first year, post-secondary culinary arts coursework, including basic cooking techniques, sanitation, storeroom ordering and inventory, stocks, soups, & sauces, baking & pastry formulas, ethnic cooking, and cold food preparation, including garnishing techniques. • Real employment experience; be the chef, work in a commercial kitchen: two student run restaurants and numerous catered events each year. • Professional student organization membership which includes leadership opportunities, competitive skills events, networking, community service and mentor/mentee options.

Graphic Communications I • First-year students will be exploring and preparing for a career in Digital Print Production, Web Design, and Multimedia/Animation & Photography. • Students will be using Adobe Creative Suite to create DVD covers, T-Shirt designs, posters, logos, calendars, business cards, menus, school newspaper, and sports programs along with learning simple animation for web pages in Flash & Dreamweaver. • Students will have the opportunity to become members of Skills USA, which includes leadership opportunities, competitive skills events, networking with peers and industry, community service and scholarship options.

Graphic Communications II • Second-year and some first-year students will be exploring, preparing and attaining skills to apply for a job in a Digital Print Center/Copy Shop. • Students that are pre-approved will be independently working on advanced features of the Adobe Creative Suite Software with concentration on Web Design using Dreamweaver.

Heavy Duty Truck Technology I & II Heavy Duty Truck I Students have the opportunity to: • Learn and practice industry standards in regards to safety guidelines, general shop skills, project work and various repair processes and procedures. • Learn basic forklift operation, diesel engine theory and overhaul procedures, preventative maintenance procedures and how to perform vehicle safety inspections, basic gas, arc and MIG welding processes. • Basic driving skills for a diesel-powered semi and if they pass the test, will be given the opportunity to drive with a trailer. • Take on greater responsibilities by demonstrating and then testing out the first-year students on their class projects. • Practice industry outcomes in several areas of heavy duty truck repair, advanced diesel theory, preventative maintenance, Department of Transportation (DOT) inspections, drivers training and forklift operation. • Perform the duties of the shop foreman and complete advanced shop projects. • Opportunity to earn 8 articulated college credits and become members of SkillsUSA.

Medical Careers I - Nursing Assisting/Home Health Aide Semester 1: This course provides high school students the opportunity to learn about and explore specific health careers. This program also allows the student to investigate and develop the skills to become a professional healthcare worker. Medical Careers 1 also offers the opportunity to take the American Heart Association Healthcare provider CPR training, and the AHA Heartsaver First Aid class to earn certifications. The Textbook currently used is Diversified Health Occupations 7th Edition which covers a variety of issues from human Growth and Development to Cultural Diversity. Semester 2: This course will prepare students to assist dependent elderly persons, home-care clients, and hospital patients with their personal care needs and activities of daily living. This Nursing Assistant/ Home Health Aide course and the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Curriculum are approved by the Minnesota Department of Health. Experiences for both classes include:

• American Heart Association First Aid Certification • American Heart Association Health Care Provider CPR Diversified Health Occupations • State of Minnesota approved 97 hour Nurse Assisting & Home Health Aide Course • 20 Hour clinical rotation off site and non-school hours • Eligibility to sit for State of Minnesota Certification Examination upon successful completion of program. • Students will have the opportunity to earn science credit and up to 6 articulation college credits. • Employment opportunities, primarily in long term care facilities, home health agencies, and hospitals. • This program is designed to meet the National Consortium on Health Science and Technology Education standards with the National Health Science Career Cluster model.

Medical Careers II - Medical Terminology This program provides an “Introduction to Medical terminology” that emphasizes learning word parts based on anatomy and physiology. The text used is specifically designed for high school students. The practice software includes exercises, games and pronunciation of Medical Terminology. A workbook offer a wide variety of learning exercises.

Total Auto Care - Vehicle Service & Auto Body • This program combines both Vehicle Service and Auto Body skills. • Students will perform all types of service and repair in the vehicle service industry while working in a real service shop environment using the latest technology, tools and equipment. • Students will repair automotive bodies, fenders and frames, metal straightening, rust repair, spot painting, glass repair and replacement, skills in welding with gas, wire and plastic, applying and finishing body fillers, painting and vehicle preparation as well as final cleaning and detailing of vehicles.

Video Game Animation and Design • Learn the video game design process and basic programming logic. • Learn and practice 2D and 3D game design and 3D modeling through a variety of game design programs, animation, and modeling environments. • Have the opportunity to become members of SkillsUSA, which includes leadership opportunities, competitive skills events, networking with peers and industry, community service and scholarship options.