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Connecting Intermediate School with High School, College and Careers
Upon successful completion of this semester course, students will be awarded one half state high school elective credit. The high school level semester and final exams are required in this course. As students enter high school, they are presented with many new options regarding their education. To assist students in making the most of their high school education, this computer-based career development course will provide linkages between the student’s future goals and the selection of high school courses. Students explore a variety of careers and their relation to salaries and the knowledge and skills they will need to master in order to be successful. Opportunities will be provided to develop and improve self-awareness in relation to career and education choices. Exploration and experiences of a variety of career options within specific career concentrations and the development of employability skills will be included. Students will gain the information they need to map out a 4 year high school graduation plan that not only meets the course requirements for graduation and entry into college, but also helps the students begin preparing for a career area of interest to them. This interactive, multimedia course introduces students to many different types of technologies used in today’s professions. Students will learn to problem-solve as a team using various applied technologies. The activities provide skills and academic development in career pathways such as computer graphics and animation, engineering, communications, computer aided drafting, flight technology, and alternative energy.
 * __ 7370* Computer Applications/Exploring Careers __**
 * Duration:** One Semester   Grade Level(s): 8
 * Eligibility: ** None
 * Notes: ** $5.00 Fee; Students must select either Career Connections or Technology Education – Modular Lab in eighth grade; **Some campuses require both courses.**
 * Campuses: ALL SCHOOLS **
 * __ 11921 Technology Education - Modular Lab __**
 * Duration: **  One Semester **Grade Level(s):** 8
 * Eligibility: ** None
 * Notes: ** $10.00 Fee; Students must select either Career Connections or Technology Education—Modular Lab in eighth grade; **Some campuses require both courses.**
 * Campuses: ALL SCHOOLS **

This semester course will introduce students to the skills needed to produce effective, entertaining news broadcasts, music videos, and film scenes. Students will learn speaking and acting techniques for radio and film. They will also learn to operate video cameras, VCR/DVD players, and video editing equipment. This class may contribute to the production of the “School News.”
 * Duration:  ** One Semester **Grade Level(s):** 7-8
 * Eligibility: ** None
 * Notes: ** Students provide one blank videocassette. $15.00 Fee
 * Campuses: Space Center Intermediate School  **

* COURSES RECEIVE HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT BUT WILL NOT COUNT IN HIGH SCHOOL GPA, PENDING ACTION OF HOUSE BILL 3851. ACCORDING TO POLICY EIF (LOCAL), STUDENTS IN GRADES 9-11 MUST BE ENROLLED IN A MATH, SCIENCE AND SOCIAL STUDIES COURSE.

This course will prepare students for successful participation in professional and social arenas by helping them develop effective communication skills integrated with technological know-how. Students enrolled in this course will be expected to identify, develop, analyze, and evaluate the skills needed for professional multimedia presentations.
 * Duration: ** One Semester **Grade Level(s):** 7**-** 8
 * Eligibility: ** Radio and TV Broadcasting I
 * Notes: ** Students provide one blank videocassette. $15.00 Fee.
 * Campuses: Space Center Intermediate School **


 * __ 11926 Skills for Living  __**

Duration: One Semester  or One Year   Grade Level(s):  7-8
This lab-based course involves the skills and knowledge needed for everyday living as an adult. The subjects include, but are not limited to: nutrition and foods, cooking, clothing care, finances, responsibility, peer relationships, and family development.
 * Eligibility: ** None
 * Notes: ** $10.00 Fee per semester
 * Campuses: BASED UPON ENROLLMENT ; See campus selection sheet for availability.  **
 * __ 7601* 21st Century Living __**

Duration: One Year   Grade Level(s):  8
This is a hands-on laboratory course where students will prepare for the adult roles of family member and wage earner. Students will learn how to manage interpersonal relationships; promote family strength; child development and care; and clothing selection and maintenance through hands-on laboratory experiences. 11923 Exploring Manufacturing Technology
 * Eligibility: ** None
 * Notes: ** $20.00; Upon successful completion of each semester of this course, students will be awarded one-half state high school elective credit. The high school level semester and final exams are required in this course.
 * Campuses: ALL SCHOOLS **

Duration: One Semester   Grade Level(s):  7-8

 * Eligibility: ** None

This exploratory course is designed for students to investigate the types of activities performed in the manufacturing industry through laboratory experiences. Students explore the skills and technologies of these industries. Content includes the application of technology, the design of products and services; emerging and innovative technologies; safety and maintenance of technology; marketing; technology-related career explorations; and relevant codes, laws and standards. Activities include designing and drafting, manufacturing parts, using tools and machines, and planning a manufacturing project.
 * Notes: ** $10.00 Fee; This course uses wood/metals as the manufacturing medium and is followed by Exploring Construction Technology
 * Campuses: BASED UPON ENROLLMENT; See campus selection sheet for availability.  **


 * __ 11916 Exploring Construction Technology  __**

Duration: One Semester  Grade Level(s):  7-8
This exploratory course is designed for students to investigate the types of activities performed in the construction industry. Through laboratory experiences, students explore the skills and technology of this industry. Content includes application of technology; the design of products and services; emerging and innovative technologies; and safety and maintenance of technology.
 * Eligibility: ** None
 * Notes: ** $10.00 Fee; This course uses woods/metals as the construction medium
 * Campuses: BASED UPON ENROLLMENT; See campus selection sheet for availability.  **
 * COURSES RECEIVE HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT BUT WILL NOT COUNT IN HIGH SCHOOL GPA, PENDING ACTION OF HOUSE BILL 3851. ACCORDING TO POLICY EIF (LOCAL), STUDENTS IN GRADES 9-11 MUST BE ENROLLED IN A MATH, SCIENCE AND SOCIAL STUDIES COURSE.
 * __ 11922 Exploring Energy, Power, and Transportation __**

Duration: One Semester  Grade Level(s):  7-8
This exploratory course is designed for students to investigate the types of activities performed in the energy, power, and transportation industry. Through laboratory experiences, students explore the skills and technologies of these industries. Content includes the application of technology, the design of products and services; emerging and innovative technologies; safety and maintenance of technology; marketing; technology-related career explorations; and relevant codes, laws, and standards.
 * Eligibility: ** None
 * Notes: ** $10.00 Fee; This course uses small engines as the learning medium.
 * Campuses: BASED UPON ENROLLMENT; See campus selection sheet for availability. **