AG Metal Manufacturing and Construction

Fulfills 10 credits toward third year of math graduation requirement if taken in junior or senior year. The practical and theoretical training is designed to prepare students for a career in the agriculture metal manufacturing industry. Students will learn a variety of welding processes and related technology while using construction Ag related equipment. Students will develop advanced skills in all areas of metalworking, including welding, machining, cutting, casting ornamental iron work and basic metallurgy. This course will also include record keeping and farm accounting. Processes vary from oxyacetylene welding and cutting to plasma cutting to TIG and MIG. All students will be members of State and National FFA organizations

Banking/Financial Careers

Fulfills Economic graduation requirements (must complete full year)

This course is a two semester training program that provides students with entry level skills to obtain employment in a business/financial field. Students will also learn the consumer skills that will empower them to handle their own finances and make smarter financial decisions. First Semester  Students are trained in the following area: teller/cashiering, budgeting, loans, payroll, resume writing, interviewing, professional dress, phone and e-mail etiquette, people skills, professional selling techniques and business manners and etiquette. Students will have the opportunity to organize and run their own business and interact with other companies in the business simulation “Mean Jeans Manufacturing”. The classroom is equipped with three teller windows and provides students with hands on teller/cashier training. Second Semester Students are placed at job sites within the community to gain valuable job experience.

  Careers with Children

This course is designed for students interested in obtaining employable skills in the fashion field and offers them the opportunity to gain occupational training through a combination of classroom instruction  and on-the-job training.  Students must provide transportation to and from their jobsites. This program is designed to prepare students to become well-trained employees in the fashion industry. The student will gain an understanding of corporate and small business retailing, an understanding of the influence of fashion and clothing on present day society, the relationship of retailers, producers, and consumers as well as the many different career opportunities available in one of America’s largest industries. Each student will also produce a mock retail environment physical project. This course is a must have/must do for those interested in the fashion industry.

Software/Network Technician

Using Windows XP Professional, Server 2003 and Cisco networking's products, students build and maintain fully functional enterprise-level networks in this hands-on networking course. Starting with small peer-to-peer systems, this course covers all aspects of networking from the simple home network to  more advanced business networks. The classroom lab environment allows students to practice everything from wiring installation to network configuration and security. Supplemental lessons on PC hardware and popular applications offer a well-rounded curriculum designed to prepare students for the modern IT workplace. No prior computer skills are required to take this course.

Web Design

This course teaches students how to create web pages, animated graphics, and more.  Students are taught the fundamental commands and structure of Hypertext Mark-up language, resulting in a variety of pages being created utilizing the text-based language.  Students will then use various Web page editors such as Adobe GoLive and Microsoft Frontpage Express to create and maintain school site, feeder school, personal and commercial web sites.  Additionally, students will use various graphic editors like Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Paint and Macromedia Fireworks to create graphical images, animated images and photo editing..

Automotive Technology

Tech I-This class will train students in ASE content areas A-4 Auto Suspension, A-5 Auto Brakes, A-6 Auto Electrical/Electronic Systems and A-8 Engine Performance. Students will train on current equipment and vehicles provided by the school. Automotive Tech I is the prerequisite to enter Automotive Tech II. This class will prepare students to qualify and take at least ASE certifications test. College credit is available with a “B” or better. Tech II Prerequisite: Automotive Technology I and/or instructor’s approval. This class will train and reinforce ASE content areas A-4 Auto Suspension, A-5 Auto Brakes, A-6 Auto Electrical/Electronic Systems and A-8 Engine Performance. Students will use equipment and vehicles provided by the school. Students will also receive training in ASE area A-1 Engine Repair. Students who complete both Auto Tech I and Auto Tech II are prepared to take ASE certification Tests A-I, A-4, A-5, A-6 and A-8. Students with proper experience, grades, and attendance may be placed at local dealerships for further work training. Additional college credit is available with a “B” or better.

Careers in Law Enforcement

This course is designed for students who are interested in learning what is required to enter the field of law enforcement. Students will receive a brief overview of the Criminal Justice System as well as its origin and growth in America. They will be made aware of the direct impact  the U.S. Constitution and its amendments have on our criminal justice system and receive an introduction to preliminary criminal investigations, search and seizure laws, legal aspects of evidence, crime scene investigations, police report writing, criminal law, administration of justice components, and community policing. In addition, students will gain an understanding of the courtroom work group and the eight steps of the criminal trial. During the second semester, training will be further reinforced in an academy like atmosphere by law enforcement officers at the local, state and federal levels.

Career Office Occupations

This class is a one year training program that prepares students for entry level office occupations. Student will exit the class with a business portfolio, ROP Certificate of Completion and a typing certificate. First semester - Students review keyboarding skills and word processing techniques, use the internet to search information, and practice on the electronic calculator. Topics of instruction include filing procedures, proper telephone techniques, office situations, business ethics, interviewing skills, and dressing for success. Students are instructed in letter writing, job application, and resume writing. Students will build their own individual portfolio. Second Semester - Students are placed at job sites within the community to gain valuable job experience.

 Computer Repair

This course will provide students with the skills required to perform troubleshooting and diagnose and repair computer problems in both hardware and operating system operations. Students will learn the fundamentals of how PC’s operate in the DOS and Windows environments and how computer components and peripheral devices interrelate and function. Students will work on actual systems to resolve equipment and software failures. The curriculum will be tailored to prepare students to obtain the A+ Certification from the Computing Technology Industry Association.

Culinary Arts/Food Service & Hospitality

This course will provide students with career awareness and employability skills in the culinary and arts/food service and hospitality industry. Students will be able to prepare and present a variety of foods using appropriate prep techniques, equipment, tools and supplies as required in the industry. National Restaurant Association, Pro Start Certification, and ServSafe certification in safe food handling and sanitation procedures will lay the groundwork as students cover career awareness, employability skills, communication skills, practical application of math and science principles, critical thinking in the workplace setting, FHA-HERO leadership opportunities. Catering opportunities and job site assignments will provide practical application of students skills. Students must provide their own transportation to and from job site.

Health Careers

This is a course designed for students interested in pursuing a career in the health/medical field. Students will learn basic hospital occupational skills, medical law, and ethics. A patient-centered  team approach toward disease prevention and health will be stressed. Clinical observations and experience will occur in many departments within the hospital: administration, emergency room, food service, laboratory, medical transcription, patience services, pharmacy, surgery, and x-ray. The program will also have a classroom-centered phase where basic medical science and current medical topics will be covered. Reading and written assignments will be given during the classroom-centered phase.

Fulfills Economic graduation requirement (must complete full year). Merchandising and Sales Careers is open to juniors, seniors and adults. This course is designed to train students in retail sales, marketing, advertising techniques, and merchandising techniques. Basic employability skills such as proper application writing, interviewing techniques, resume writing, work ethics, and business attitude will be learned by creating a working portfolio. The class offers students the  opportunity to gain occupational training through a combination of classroom instruction and "on-the-job" training. The second semester students will construct a retail environment. Community classrooms are used in Manteca, Stockton or Modesto. Must provide transportation to and from job site.

Multimedia/ Video Production

This year course enables students to develop the necessary skills and competencies for creating multimedia and video productions for use in school-wide broadcasts, video yearbooks, classroom presentations, commercial productions, and local cable viewing. Students learn proper video camera techniques, analog/digital edition, script writing, effective lighting, audio, directing, production responsibilities, computer generated graphics, animation, and special effects. The class is for students considering a career in the professional world of electronic media.