Elective Course Offerings
Mechanical Drawing 1 credit
This course introduces students to the basics of mechanical drawing and drafting. During the first semester, students will learn how to represent a three-dimensional object in two-dimensions. They will learn about scales, line types, careers, and how to read technical drawings. Students will also draw their dream house using proper techniques. During the second semester, students will take their knowledge and apply it to the most recent addition of AutoCAD. They will draft their dream house design on AutoCAD. This is a great course if you are thinking of a career in construction, architecture, engineering, or if you just want to improve your spatial reasoning skills.
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Speech & Drama 1 credit
n the first semester, the emphasis in upon reading, writing, and giving speeches. The goal is to be able to present all of the various kinds of speeches with clarity and preciseness. Students finish the semester with confidence in making presentations to any audience. In the second semester, the emphasis is upon developing an acquaintance with and skills relating to stage acting. Each student also writes and performs his own dramatic presentation. The activities encompassed not only encourage participation in theater, but also enhance any public performance.
Yearbook 1 credit
Students will document the school year through photography and text. Students will produce high-quality yearbook pages using online software. Students will acquire basic business skills by planning, budgeting, and advertising for yearbook sales and distribution.
This course introduces students to the basics of mechanical drawing and drafting. During the first semester, students will learn how to represent a three-dimensional object in two-dimensions. They will learn about scales, line types, careers, and how to read technical drawings. Students will also draw their dream house using proper techniques. During the second semester, students will take their knowledge and apply it to the most recent addition of AutoCAD. They will draft their dream house design on AutoCAD. This is a great course if you are thinking of a career in construction, architecture, engineering, or if you just want to improve your spatial reasoning skills.
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Speech & Drama 1 credit
n the first semester, the emphasis in upon reading, writing, and giving speeches. The goal is to be able to present all of the various kinds of speeches with clarity and preciseness. Students finish the semester with confidence in making presentations to any audience. In the second semester, the emphasis is upon developing an acquaintance with and skills relating to stage acting. Each student also writes and performs his own dramatic presentation. The activities encompassed not only encourage participation in theater, but also enhance any public performance.
Yearbook 1 credit
Students will document the school year through photography and text. Students will produce high-quality yearbook pages using online software. Students will acquire basic business skills by planning, budgeting, and advertising for yearbook sales and distribution.