Academics
Course Description
This course will study the earliest roots of the followers of Christ and our shared Jewish heritage into the development of Roman Catholicism. Emphasis will be placed on the movement, expansion, heritage, mission and statement of beliefs. Its focus will center on significant models of the Church as a community of believers. The teacher will provide opportunities for prayer, reflection, praxis, and liturgical involvement.
Grade Level Offerings
Course Length
Credits
Basic introduction to professional education; an on-campus exploratory course to aid participants in deciding whether or not to become teachers. The course also provides the basic information and attitude development necessary for successful teaching. A focused introduction will be provided in the appropriate instruction of English Language Learners. Students in this course are required to take a disposition assessment.
Prepares students for agricultural careers in a variety of areas through course work, labs, project based learning, and greenhouse studies. Agricultural Sciences introduces students to the cultivation, processing, marketing and distribution of food, forestry and horticulture that occur in built-up “intra-urban” areas. Agriculture has been identified as a growing career field with many job opportunities and a shortage of qualified workers. According to the National FFA Organization, agriculture is the nation’s largest employer, with more than 23 million jobs (17 percent of the civilian workforce) involved in some facet of American agriculture. Students can focus each year in a specific area. Animal Systems involves the study of animal anatomy, physiology, behavior, nutrition, reproduction, health selection & marketing. Plant Systems includes the study of plant anatomy & physiology, classification and the fundamentals of production & harvesting.
Prepares students for entry-level employment as a technician in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration industry. Students successfully completing the program will be given the EPA 608 Refrigerant Certificate exam. This certification meets the Federal EPA requirements and is required for employment as a technician in the HVACR field.
