Grade 12
Students use problem-solving situations, hands-on activities, and technology to extend mathematical thinking and engage student reasoning. Situations relating to specific electrical applications provide students opportunities to make connections with mathematics and the workplace in the electrical career fields. In addition, students will learn the skills necessary to communicate using mathematics. Hands-on activities will allow students…
Principles of Architecture provides an overview of the various fields of architecture, interior design, and construction management. Achieving proficiency in decision-making and problem solving is an essential skill for career planning and lifelong learning. Students use self-knowledge, education, and career information to set and achieve realistic career and educational goals. Job specific training can be…
This course addresses psychological, physiological, and sociological needs of individuals by enhancing the environments in which they live and work. Students will use knowledge and skills related to interior and exterior environments, construction, and furnishings to make wise consumer decisions, increase productivity, promote sustainability, and compete in industry.
Students will gain knowledge of the design principles, history, techniques, and tools related to the production of drawings, renderings, and scaled models for residential or non-residential purposes. They will learn about building code and zoning requirements; draw schematic site plans, floor plans, building elevations, sections, and perspectives; compare the use of architectural elements such as…
This class provides an overview to the various fields of architecture and construction, including career opportunities in the fields. Students will be introduced to the safe use of hand tools and power tools and the care and maintenance of these tools. They will learn to provide material and time estimates for projects and interpret architectural…
This is the first course in the pre-apprenticeship program. Students will gain knowledge and skills needed to enter the workforce as an electrician or building maintenance supervisor, prepare for a postsecondary degree in a specified field of construction or construction management, or pursue an approved apprenticeship program. Students will acquire knowledge and skills in safety,…
In Construction Technology I, students will gain knowledge and skills needed to enter the workforce as carpenters or building maintenance supervisors or to prepare for a postsecondary degree in construction management, architecture, or engineering. Students will acquire knowledge and skills in safety, tool usage, building materials, codes, and framing. For safety and liability considerations, limiting…
#Certification opportunity: Texas State Florist’s Association Knowledge Based Floral Certification #Certification opportunity: Texas State Florist’s Association Level I Floral Certification Students will analyze and create floral designs through the identification of design principles and techniques in floral art and interiorscapes, using cut flowers as well as silk flowers. They will develop skill in the management…
In this course, students build on the knowledge from the Floral Design course and are introduced to more advanced floral design concepts, with an emphasis on specialty designs and specific occasion planning. This course focuses on building skills in advanced floral design and providing students with a thorough understanding of the design elements and planning…
Students will acquire technical knowledge and skills related to power, structural, and technical agricultural systems including principles of electricity and wiring, plumbing, concrete construction, carpentry, fencing, and hot and cold metal techniques. Students will learn to safely use hand tools as well as oxy-fuel welding and cutting equipment and electric-arc welding equipment.