Damonte Ranch High School

Marketing Skills is made up of three separate departments. These are the Business Department, Family and Consumer Science, and Industrial Arts.

Business

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The Business Department offers graduation requirement computer literacy courses as well as job skill training classes. The business department recognizes the needs of Damonte Ranch High School’s student population. The department offers courses in areas that will prepare them for further education in the fields of business and technology as well as preparing students for future employment.

INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS

Course #: 9010
Grade: 9-12
Semester: 1/2 Credit
Lab Fee: $10.00

Topics to be covered will include economics, business and property law, business ownership and finance in the global economy; marketing, production, financial management and human resources.

COMPUTER LITERACY

Course #: 9130
Grade: 9-12
Semester: 1/2 Credit*
Fee: $10

Students enrolled in this class will learn skills in the following areas: keyboarding, word processing, database, spreadsheets, Web publishing, graphics design, multi-media, telecommunications, history, ethics/legal, career opportunities, being an educated computer consumer.

1. This course satisfies the 1/2 credit required for high school graduation.*
2. All students who wish to enroll in other computer courses must successfully complete this class.

Students completing this course with a “B” or higher could receive 3 credits at TMCC (see Tech Prep page).

INTERMEDIATE COMPUTER APPLICATIONS

Course #: 9240
Grade: 10-12
Semester: 1/2 Credit
Fee: $10
Prerequisite: Computer Literacy at the high school level

Students will advance their skills in areas of technology including, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, web programming, and presentation design.

Students will also have the opportunity to explore areas of technology to include digital photography, animation, computer graphics and web design and computer programming.

Students completing Intermediate Computer Applications with a “B” or better could receive 3 credits at TMCC (see Tech Prep page). Students completing this course with a “B” or higher could receive 3 credits at TMCC (see Tech Prep page).

THE COMPANY

Course #: 9090
Grade: 11-12
Semester: 1/2 Credit *
Fee: $10
Prerequisite: Computer Literacy at the high school level or alternative evaluation of skill by teacher (the CBE or waiver does not meet this prerequisite).

This is a competency-based course taught in a simulated office environment for students desiring advanced computer applications training along with instruction in management. Students are prepared to support business information operations using current, industry-standard hardware and software. Students choose their own areas of specialization (majors). In each major area, there are levels of certification that can be earned with a certificate awarded at each level. These certificates become pare of each student’s portfolio to give to employers or colleges. Students must complete required core projects along with their areas of specialization. Topics that could be covered in The Company include but are not limited to: Word Processing, Database, Spreadsheet, Office Management, Electronic Mail, Web Page Design, Internet Research, Time Management, Desktop Publishing, Computer Generated Presentations (PowerPoint), Business Writing, Operating Systems, Small Business Management, Stock Market, Entrepreneurship, Microsoft Certification, Networking Certification, and Technology Repair.

*This is a repeatable course for a total of two credits.

THE WEB PAGE

Course #: 9149
Grade: 8-12
Semester: 1/2 Credit *
Fee: $10

This is a beginning level course covering the basics of web page development and design. Students will learn the fundamentals of HTML, JavaScript, and other Internet programming languages. Students will also learn to create and edit images for the Internet, using digital photography and image creation software. Standard web page layout and design practices will be taught throughout the course. Upon successful completion of this course students can complete building their skills in Advanced Computer Technology.

* This is a repeatable course for a total of two (2) credits.

Family and Consumer Science

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The development of Family & Consumer Science skills is a preparation for life, for ourself, for our contributions to others, and to society as a whole.

Participation in Family & Consumer Science classes can help students develop a sense of self-esteem, a love of learning, an ability to think, and pride in accomplishment. Self- discipline leads to a commitment to work and a feeling of wanting to do their best.

FOOD PREPARATION 1

Course #: 9471
Grade: 9-12
Semester: 1/2 Credit
Fee: $25

Foods I is open to students with limited or no experience in foods. An introduction to foods is covered during the first semester and includes making decisions, nutrition, safety and sanitation, equipment and tools, recipe and measurement, laboratory procedures, and food preparation labs. Labs can include, but are not limited to: quick breads, yeast breads, pastries, cakes, cookies, dairy products, eggs, cereal products, pasta, meats, fruits and vegetables.

FOOD PREPARATION 2

Course #: 9472
Grade: 9-12
Semester: 1/2 Credit
Fee: $25
Prerequisite: Food Preparation 1

Foods II will review the Foods I basic topics and complete food preparation labs not covered in Foods I.

Industrial Arts

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The Damonte Ranch Industrial Arts program offers beginning and advanced course work for these technology trades: Automotive, Construction Technology, Drafting, Electronics and Metalworking.
Students receive instruction in industrial safety and employment practices. In addition to the course work unique to each individual area, the program is designed to prepare students for Internship Program placement, TECH PREP and/or enrollment at the Glenn Hare Occupational Center or Regional Technical Institute.

SMALL ENGINE REPAIR

Course#: 9510
Grade: 9-12
Semester: 1/2 Credit

This class is open to all freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior students, both males and females. This is a basic course covering safety, operations, and general repair of small engines. The student may wish to advance to the automotive courses after completing this course. This course is not a prerequisite for Auto I.

AUTO 1

Course #: 9507 & 9508
Grade: 10-12
Full Year: 1 Credit
Fee: $20

This class is open to sophomores, junior and senior students, both males and females. The class is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of automotive technology and provide students with the basic skills needed to service an automobile. The areas of instruction include power system classifications, ignition systems, mechanical principles, fluid dynamics, automobile servicing, and the financial and legal considerations of owning and operating a vehicle. This course will emphasize instruction in physical science, mathematics, and measurement, which will be used in completing automotive projects and assignments. Accepted employment practices and safety factors are established early and stressed throughout the duration of the course. Automotive and related career information is also provided. All students will be required to keep a notebook. Successful completion of this course is a prerequisite for enrolling in the Auto II course.

AUTO 2

Course #: 9501& 9502
Grade: 11-12
Full Year: 1 Credit
Fee: $20
Prerequisite: Auto 1

This class is open to sophomore, junior, and senior students, both males and females. This class is designed to expand on the knowledge and skills acquired in Auto I by providing students with an opportunity to learn the automotive competencies needed as a prerequisite to advanced automotive courses and a career in automotive mechanics and repairs. The areas of instruction include more in-depth study of mechanical principles, fluid dynamics and electrical systems, as well as study related to electronic systems and automotive environmental considerations. This course will emphasize instruction in physical science, mathematics and measurement, which will be used in completing automotive projects and assignments. Accepted employment practices and safety factors are established early and stressed throughout the duration of this course. Automotive career information is also provided. All students will be required to keep a notebook. Successful completion of this course is a prerequisite for enrolling in the advanced automotive courses.

Students completing Automotive II with a “B” or better will receive 3 credits at TMCC (see Tech Prep page).

AUTOMOTIVE TECH

Course #: 9925 & 9926
Grade: 11-12
Full Year: 1 Credit
Fee: $20
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Automotive 2

Automotive Tech. is the advanced automotive course.

DRAFTING 1

Course #: 9520
Grade: 9-12
Semester: 1/2 Credit
Fee: $20

This course is open to freshmen, sophomores, junior and senior students, both males and females. This class is designed to introduce all students to the fundamentals of drafting. The areas of instruction include sketching, drafting equipment, lettering, geometric constructions, orthographic projections, dimensioning, sectioning, auxiliary view and pictorials. This course will emphasize instruction in mathematics and measurement, which will be used in completing drawings and other drafting assignments. Accepted employment practices and safety factors are established early and stressed throughout the duration of the course. Drafting career information is also provided. The area of Computer Aided Drafting will also be addressed and students will have the opportunity to spend time using the computer to produce orthographic drawings. All students will be required to keep a notebook. Successful completion of this course is a prerequisite for enrolling in the Drafting II course. Drafting I is required and Drafting II is highly recommended for enrolling in the Computer-Assisted Drafting program at the Occupational Center.

DRAFTING 2

Course #: 9521 & 9522
Grade: 10-12
Full Year: 1 Credit
Fee: $20
Prerequisite: Drafting 1

This course is open to all sophomore, junior and senior students, both males and females. This class is designed to expand on the fundamental drafting skills learned in Drafting I by providing students with an opportunity to learn the drafting competencies needed as a prerequisite to advanced drafting courses and a career in drafting. The areas of instruction include a review of basic drafting principles, threads and fasteners, working drawings, sheet metal layouts, cams and gears, electrical drafting, and structural/architectural drafting. The area of Computer Aided Drafting will also be addressed and students will have the opportunity to spend time using the computer to produce orthographic drawings. This course will emphasize instruction in mathematics and measurement, which will be used in completing drawings and other drafting assignments. Accepted employment practices and safety factors are established early and stressed throughout the duration of the course. Drafting career information is also provided. All students will be required to keep a notebook. It is strongly recommended (but not required) that students complete this course prior to enrollment in the Computer-Assisted Drafting program at the Occupational Center.

Students completing Drafting II with a “B” or better could receive 6 credits at TMCC (see Tech Prep page).

ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING

Course #: 9533 & 9534
Grade: 10-12
Full Year: 1 Credit
Fee: $20
Prerequisite: Drafting 1

This class is designed to introduce the sophomore, junior and senior student to the fundamentals of architectural drawing. The areas of instruction include fundamental drafting techniques as they relate to architectural drawing, basics of floor plan design, elevations, foundation plans, building sections, details and sit plan layout. Careers in architecture and related field will be introduced. Students will draw a complete set of house plans that fall within the parameters of the course. Students will be exposed to Auto Cad as it relates to Architectural Drawing. This class will prepare students for Occupational Center’s Computer Aided Drafting program.

METALWORK 1

Course #: 9560
Grade: 9-12
Semester: 1/2 Credit
Fee: $20

This class is open to freshmen, sophomores, junior and senior students, both males and females. This class is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of metalworking. The areas of instruction include fundamentals of sheet and bench metal, fundamentals of oxyacetylene welding and cutting and fundamentals of arc welding. This course will emphasize instruction in mathematics and measurement, which will be used in completing metalworking projects and assignments. Accepted employment practices and safety factors are established early and stressed throughout the duration of the course. Metalworking career information is also provided. All students will be required to keep an informational notebook. Successful completion of this course is a prerequisite for enrolling the Metalworking II course

METALWORK 2

Course #: 9561 & 9562
Grade: 10-12
Full Year: 1 Credit
Fee: $20
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Metalwork 1

This class is open to all sophomores, junior, and senior students, both males and females, who have successfully completed the Metalworking I course. This class is designed to expand on the fundamental metalworking skills learned in Metalworking I by providing the student with a opportunity to learn the metalworking competencies needed as a prerequisite to advanced metalworking courses and a career in metalworking. The areas of instruction include more in-depth study of oxy-acetylene welding and arc welding, as well as study related to gas-metal-arc welding and machine tools. This course will emphasize instruction in mathematics and measurement, which will be used in completing metalworking projects and assignments. Accepted employment practices and safety factors are established early and stressed throughout the duration of the course. Metalworking career information is also provided. All students will be required to keep a notebook.

Students completing Metalworking II with a “B” or better could receive 3 credits at TMCC (see Tech Prep page).

INTRODUCTION TO CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY

Course #: 9673 & 9674
Grade: 9-12
Semester: 1/2 Credit

This one semester, ½ credit class is open to all students interested in exploring the Building Trades. Students will receive lecture and class work as well as extensive lab time for the following subject areas

1. Framing, Flooring, and Roofing
2. Plumbing and Electrical Wiring
3. Drywall and Finish Carpentry
4. Grade Setting

Upon completion of this course students will have constructed a small residential structure and have a broad understanding of the building trades that make up today’s residential construction industry. Basic math and career education are taught throughout the entire course.

ADVANCED CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY

Course # 9677
9678
Grade: 10-12
Full Year: 1 Credit
Prerequisite: Introduction to Construction Technology

This two semester, 1 credit class gives students an opportunity to master the skills and knowledge presented in Introduction to Construction Technology class. Evaluation criteria for written and lab work is more stringent. Standards of behavior and work ethics are more demanding. The course is designed to prepare students for the transition to the district’s Advanced Building Trades class taught at the Regional Technical Institute.