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Pickens High SchoolCareer, Technical & Agricultural Education(CTAE)9th Grade Course Offering Guide2016-2017Pickens High School CTAE Mission:To provide an opportunity for all students to gainexperience and knowledge, while developing relevantskills in a career-related area that interests them.

Greetings,My name is Tim Baisden and I am the CTAE Director for PickensCounty Schools. I am excited to provide this course offering guide as aresource to explain in detail what programs will be offered to 9th gradersfor the 2016-2017 school year. Students have the opportunity to choosefrom numerous career pathways offered through our CTAE Department. Inour labs, students are given the opportunity to participate in hands-onlearning and real-world applications. Currently, we are offering pathways in9 of the 17 career clusters currently recognized by the GeorgiaDepartment of Education. These career clusters are modeled after theNational Career Cluster Framework.At PHS, we believe that choosing and completing a career pathwayis extremely important. To complete a pathway, students must take threesequential classes within that program area. As a pathway completer,students will have the opportunity to earn industry recognized credentialsthat can give them competitive advantage when entering a post-secondaryeducational institution and/or the workforce.Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) are cocurricular organizations with leadership programs and competitive eventsthat directly align with each program area that we offer at PHS. CTSOsplay an integral role in preparing students to become college and careerready members of society who hold productive leadership roles in theircommunities.Identifying an area of study that interests the student is key to usproviding a meaningful learning experience. CTAE has offerings thatappeal to all students, regardless of what their plans include after highschool graduation. It is my hope that by using this guide and otherreference materials, you are given the tools necessary to make informeddecisions. Please do not hesitate to contact me directly with any furtherquestions that you may have about our CTAE programs. My contactinformation can be found on the back page of this guide.Sincerely,Tim Baisden, Ed. S.

Understanding this Guide: The Career Cluster is listed in bold at the top of each page. The Career Pathway refers to the specific area within the Cluster that weare currently offering. CTSOs are the co-curricular organizations that provide leadership andcompetitive event opportunities for students. Industry Credentials are what the student can receive, when passing anassessment upon completion of a Pathway.Helpful Hints: Research the Pathway that you are interested in. Investigate a career that you are interested in and decide what Pathwaybest aligns with this career. Look at the 2nd and 3rd level courses to gain full understanding of thePathway, including the Industry Credential. Decide on a Pathway that will assist you in achieving your career goal(s). Use the links on the back of this guide for more information. Courses and any underlined word(s) link to additional sites ordocuments.Activity to Assist in Choosing a Career Cluster:*List possible careers that interest you, and then use this guide to helpdetermine which Career Cluster best fits these interests.Career That Interests YouRelated Career Cluster

Agriculture, Food & Natural ResourcesInstructors: Joe Wright & Jason CantrellCTSO: FFA (The National FFA Organization)Pathways: Forestry/Wildlife Systems, Horticulture, Animal SciencethAgricultural Mechanics SystemsGrade Course Offered: Basic Agricultural Science9Course Description:This course is designed as the foundational course for all Agriculture,Food & Natural Resources Pathways. The course introduces the majorareas of scientific agricultural production and research; presents problemsolving lessons and introductory skills and knowledge in agriculturalscience and agri-related technologies.1st CourseBasic AgriculturalScience2nd CourseForest Science3rd CourseWildlife Management2nd CourseHorticulture3rd CourseFloriculture2nd CourseAnimal Science &Biotechnology3rd CourseAgricultural AnimalProduction2nd CourseAgricultural Mechanics I3rd CourseAgricultural Mechanics IIFFA Mission Statement:The National FFA Organization is dedicated to making apositive difference in the lives of young people bydeveloping their potential for premier leadership,personal growth and career success through agriculturaleducation.

Education & TrainingInstructor: Angie AllenCTSO: FCCLA (Family, Career & Community Leaders of America)Pathway: Early Childhood Care & Education I9th Grade Course Offered: Early Childhood Education ICourse Description:The Early Childhood Education I course is the foundational course underthe Early Childhood Care & Education pathway and prepares the studentfor employment in early childhood education and services. The courseaddresses the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors associated withsupporting and promoting optimal growth and development of infants andchildren.1st Course2nd Course3rd CourseEarly ChildhoodEducation IEarly ChildhoodEducation IIEarly ChildhoodEducation IIIFCCLA Mission Statement: To promote personalgrowth and leadership development through Family andConsumer Sciences education. Focusing on the multipleroles of family member, wage earner and community leader,members develop skills for life through: characterdevelopment, creative and critical thinking, interpersonalcommunication, practical knowledge, and careerpreparation.

Arts, A/V Technology & CommunicationsInstructor: Angela QuarlesCTSO: TSA (Technology Student Association)Pathway: Audio-Video Technology & Film9th Grade Course Offered: Audio &Video Technology & FilmCourse Description:This course will serve as the foundational course in the Audio & VideoTechnology & Film pathway. The course prepares students foremployment or entry into a postsecondary education program in the audioand video technology career field. Topics covered may include, but are notlimited to: terminology, safety, basic equipment, script writing, productionteams, production and programming, lighting, recording and editing, studioproduction, and professional ethics.1st Course2nd Course3rd CourseAudio & VideoTechnology & FilmAudio-VideoTechnology & Film IIAudio-VideoTechnology & Film IIITSA Mission Statement: The TechnologyStudent Association fosters personal growth, leadership,and opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering,and Mathematics (STEM); members apply and integratethese concepts through co-curricular activities,competitions, and related programs.

Science, Technology, Engineering & Math(STEM)Instructor: Angela QuarlesCTSO: TSA (Technology Student Association)Pathway: Engineering & Technology9th Grade Course Offered: Foundations of Engineering & TechnologyCourse Description:The Foundations of Engineering and Technology is the introductory coursefor the Engineering and Technology Education pathways. This STEMdriven course provides the students with an overview of engineering andtechnology including the different methods used in the engineering designprocess developing fundamental technology and engineering literacy.1st CourseFoundations ofEngineering &Technology2nd CourseEngineering Concepts3rd CourseEngineeringApplicationsTSA Mission Statement: The TechnologyStudent Association fosters personal growth, leadership,and opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering,and Mathematics (STEM); members apply and integratethese concepts through co-curricular activities,competitions, and related programs.

Business, Management & AdministrationInstructor: Ginger RizotiCTSO: FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America)Pathway: Business & Technology9th Grade Course Offered: Introduction to Business & TechnologyCourse Description:Introduction to Business & Technology is the foundational course forBusiness and Technology, Entrepreneurship, and Human ResourcesManagement pathways. The course is designed for high school studentsas a gateway to the career pathways above, and provides an overview ofbusiness and technology skills required for today's business environment.Knowledge of business principles, the impact of financial decisions, andtechnology proficiencies demanded by business combine to establish theelements of this course.1st CourseIntroduction to Business& Technology2nd CourseBusiness & Technology3rd CourseBusinessCommunicationsFBLA Mission: Our mission is to bring business andeducation together in a positive working relationshipthrough innovative leadership and career developmentprograms.

Information TechnologyInstructor: Aaron HollandCTSO: FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America)Pathway: Web & Digital DesignCourse Offered: Introduction to Digital TechnologyCourse Description:Introduction to Digital Technology is the foundational course for Web &Digital Communications, Programming, Advanced Programming,Information Support & Services, and Network Systems pathways. Thiscourse is designed for high school students to understand, communicate,and adapt to a digital world as it impacts their personal life, society, andthe business world. Exposure to foundational knowledge in hardware,software, programming, web design, IT support, and networks are alltaught in a computer lab with hands-on activities and project –focusedtasks.1st CourseIntroduction to DigitalTechnology2nd CourseComputer SciencePrincipals3rd CourseGame Design:Animation & SimulationFBLA Mission: Our mission is to bring business andeducation together in a positive working relationshipthrough innovative leadership and career developmentprograms.

Health ScienceInstructor: Leslie ZuidemaCTSO: HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America)Pathway: Therapeutic Services/Allied Health & Medicine9th Grade Course Offered: Introduction to Healthcare ScienceCourse Description:Introduction to Healthcare Science is the foundational course for all HealthScience pathways and is a prerequisite for all other Healthcare Sciencepathway courses. This course will enable students to receive initialexposure to the many Healthcare Science careers as well asemployability, communication, and technology skills necessary in thehealthcare industry. The concepts of human growth and development,interaction with patients and family members, health, wellness, andpreventative care are evaluated, as well as the legal, ethicalresponsibilities of today’s healthcare provider.1st CourseIntroduction toHealthcare Science2nd CourseEssentials of Healthcare3rd CourseAllied Health &MedicineHOSA Mission Statement: To enhance the deliveryof compassionate, quality health care by providingopportunities for knowledge, skill and leadershipdevelopment of all health science technology educationstudents, therefore, helping students to meet the needs ofthe health care community.

Architecture & ConstructionInstructor: Tommy TatumCTSO: SkillsUSAPathways: Carpentry, Plumbing, Electrical, Masonry9th Grade Course Offered: Industry Fundamentals & Occupational SafetyCourse Description:This course is designed as the foundational course in the Carpentry,Plumbing, Electrical, & Masonry pathways to prepare students for pursuit ofany career in construction. The course prepares the trainee for the basicknowledge to function safely on or around a construction site and in theindustry in general.3rd CourseCarpentry1st CourseIndustryFunamentals &Occupational Safety2nd CourseIntroduction toConstruction3rd CourseElectrical3rd CourseMasonry3rd CoursePlumbingtrainee with the optionSkillsfor an IndustryCertificationin the ConstructionUSA MissionStatement:SkillsUSA Core.empowers its members to become world-classworkers, leaders and responsible American citizens.SkillsUSA improves the quality of America’s skilledworkforce through a structured program of citizenship,leadership, employability, technical and professionalskills training.