Programs
Allied Health
The first year of the secondary Allied Health skills program introduces the students to the health careers field, the basic health sciences, and basic skills in both laboratory and clinical. Upon completion of this first year introductory course, the student should be competent as a general basic health assistant. The student will be better able to make a choice of a health occupation that he/she plans to pursue. This course is taught for one year and it earns 2.0 Carnegie Units.
The emphasis of the second year is primarily to expose students to advanced skills in the various health occupations. Students will apply these skills during clinical experience rotations in selected health care facilities. This course is taught for one year, and it earns 2.0 Carnegie Units. This program includes a minimum of 100 hours of clinical-type experience over the two year period. Students who complete Allied Health I may count credit earned in this course as one science credit toward graduation requirements.
Did you know that according to the U.S. Department of Labor one out of every 6 new jobs for the future will be health related? Half of the ten fastest-growing occupations are in health services. There are over 200 health occupations. This is a field with endless opportunities and many rewards. Economic security will be yours. Currently, the demand for health care professionals far exceeds the supply of personnel available to fill positions. If you have a desire to help others and would like to experience the personal satisfaction of seeing the difference you can make in the lives of others, then a health profession is for you.
Automotive Service Technology
Automotive Service Technology is a course for students in the transportation career cluster. The Automotive Service Technology program includes classroom and hands-on experiences that will prepare students for employment or continuing education in the auto service industry. This program was written to incorporate the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) learning objectives/content and hours. Any student who successfully completes this program will be eligible to apply to obtain the ASE exams. ASE requires two years of employment before certificates are issued. Students receive one year of credit for completion of the secondary program. Students who take certifications before the two year requirement is met will be granted certifications after they complete one year of automotive employment. This is a national certification program recognized throughout the automotive service industry.
Business Computer Technology
Business and Computer Technology is designed to educate, train, and provide guidance for students who seek to develop the knowledge, skills, and behavioral characteristics necessary for successful entry level employment in office or computer related occupations for the twenty-first century. Units of study for the first year of the course include: Work Environment, Office Systems, Document Processing, Business Communications and Presentation Skills, Telecommunications, Business Data Management, Business Finanace and Spreadsheet Applications, and Employablility Skills. Units of study for the second year of the course include: Application Management, Networking and Support Systems, Web Page Design and Introductory Programming, Effective Communication and Management Skills, Exploring Business Careers, Desktop Publishing, Personal Financial Skills, Business Accounting, and School to Career Transitions.
Construction Technology
The Construction Technology I course introduces students to fundamentals of construction safety, tools, math, and blueprint reading, basic carpentry, electrical, masonry, and plumbing skills. Upon completion of this course, students will have knowledge to complete the Contren Core Certification. The Construction Technology II course consists of in-depth study of carpentry, foundations, wall and ceiling framing, room framing, windows and doors, and stair layout. Upon completion of this course, students will have the knowledge to complete the Contren Level I Certification.
Forestry
Forestry is an instructional program designed to prepare students to enter occupations related to the field of forestry. The first year topics include Exploring the World of Forestry; Leadership/FFA Activities; Forest Safety; Tree Growth and Stand Development; Dendrology; Forest Surveying and Mapping; Legal Land Descriptions; Tree and Log Measurements; and Introduction to Timber Cruising. The second year instruction focuses on Identifying Forests and Forest Products; Employability Skills/FFA Activities; Forest Management Practices; Advanced Timber Cruising; Timber Marketing; Timber Harvesting; Reforestation; Forest Fire Management; and Forest Insects and Diseases. Graduates may become employed at the entry level or pursue careers in Forestry, Agriculture, Agribusiness, or Natural Resources Education in postsecondary or higher education.
Forestry I is designed to introduce the student to the forest industry and forestry careers in Mississippi. The course provides instruction on forest careers and leadership, forest safety, tree growth and development, dendrology, surveying and mapping, and tree and log measurements. Emphasis is placed on the scientific and technical principles of modern forest management. (2-2½ Carnegie units depending on time spent in course.) Forestry II is a continuation of Forestry I with additional emphasis on forest management, timber cruising, marketing and harvesting methods, reforestation, fire management, and forest pests. Emphasis is placed on scientific and technical principles. (2-2½ Carnegie units depending on time spent in course)
Health Sciences
Health Sciences is a pathway of courses for students in the Health Sciences career cluster. The Health Sciences pathway includes classroom and hands-on experiences that will provide students with an overview of the health-care field as outlined in the States' Career Clusters Health Science Cluster and the National Consortium on Health Science and Technology Education. This pathway will begin to prepare students for careers in occupations predicted to have a high number of available jobs in the next ten years, including registered nurses, nurse aides, practical nurses, and home health aides.