Vocational Technical Education Embedded Courses
LY762 PHYSICAL EDUCATION/HEALTH 0.5 CREDITS GRADES 10-12
The course, embedded into the student’s technical program, is to promote a sense of self-awareness and well-being in all of our students. The activities of this integrated program are designed to develop a sound mind in a sound body which will assist each student to meet the daily challenges of the mental, emotional, social, and physical aspects of health. While developing lifelong skills and techniques in a variety of physical activities, students will develop an understanding and appreciation of the value of fair play and sportsmanship.
LY608 COMPUTER LITERACY GRADE 9
This course addresses Strand 6 and is designed to provide instruction and skill development experiences so that students will be able to demonstrate proficiency in the use of computers and applications and gain an understanding of concepts underlying hardware, software, and connectivity. The acquisition of computer skills inherent in word processing techniques, organization of data, use of photographic representations, research projects and other project-based activities is covered. Students are shown the responsible use of technology and provided an understanding of ethics and safety issues in using electronic media. They are provided an understanding of how computers are used to increase efficiency, accuracy, and professionalism in the industry providing the ability to use technology for research, problem solving and communication in the workplace This course is embedded into their exploratory program.
LYCGEX CAREER GUIDANCE GRADE 9
The purpose of this rotation in Exploratory is to guide the student through the process of career decision making and career planning. It will include a Self-assessment and help to determine individual student interests. These will then be used to match these interests to occupations and higher education training options including college. Students will become familiar with career planning resources, identify personal interests and personality traits and match these interests to academic and technical course selections and future occupations and. In addition, they will perform occupational research, identify educational/training requirements including skills/abilities needed for specific professions, research future earnings potential and participate in goal-setting activities.
LYCV01 CVTE STRANDS 1 0.5 CREDITS GRADES 10-12
Strand 1: Health and Safety: Students will understand safety, OSHA and EPA regulations regarding their chosen technical field in this course embedded into their technical program. In grade 11, students are required to and pass the 10 hour OSHA certification.
LYCV01a CVTE STRANDS 1 GRADE 9
Strand 1: Health and Safety: Students will understand safety, OSHA and EPA regulations regarding their chosen Technical field in this course embedded into their exploratory program.
LYCV45 CVTE STRANDS 4 AND 5 0.5 CREDITS GRADES 10-12
Strand 4: Employability Skills: Students will understand the important skills required to become a valuable employee in their chosen technical field.
Strand 5: Management and Entrepreneurship Skills: Students will understand the process of managing
The program uses active learning to employ varied academic and technical skills in realistic situations. While one of the primary focuses lies in instructing students on how to start and operate a business enterprise, students also learn and apply valuable skills from many academic subjects. Verbal and social skills are developed through the completion of group projects and independent presentations. Students will learn task management to coordinate the long and short term projects required in the program. Math skills are needed to calculate and resolve problems that arise in business situations. Students must attain reading mastery to analyze and evaluate reading material and apply the information to their project. Critical thinking is developed and encouraged through varied projects and problem solving exercises. Cultural awareness and civic responsibility will be addressed. This course is embedded into their technical program.
LYCV45a CVTE STRANDS 4 AND 5 GRADE 9
Strand 4: Employability Skills: Students will understand the important skills required to become a valuable employee in their chosen technical field.
Strand 5: Management and Entrepreneurship Skills: Students will understand the process of managing
The program uses active learning to employ varied academic and technical skills in realistic situations. While one of the primary focuses lies in instructing students on how to start and operate a business enterprise, students also learn and apply valuable skills from many academic subjects. Verbal and social skills are developed through the completion of group projects and independent presentations. Students will learn task management to coordinate the long and short term projects required in the program. Math skills are needed to calculate and resolve problems that arise in business situations. Students must attain reading mastery to analyze and evaluate reading material and apply the information to their project. Critical thinking is developed and encouraged through varied projects and problem solving exercises. Cultural awareness and civic responsibility will be addressed. This course is embedded into their exploratory program
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