Course Catalog - Chester County Intermediate Unit

Course Catalog 2012-2014

Chester County

Technical College High SchoolPennock’s Bridge Campus

Our Vision: Exceed Your Dreams

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Our Mission: The mission of the Chester County Technical College High School is to provide a learning community dedicated

to academic and technical education while fostering a seamless transition to career paths and higher education.

General InformationAbout Our School ...............................................................I

Admissions Policy ...............................................................I

Application Process ...........................................................I

Attendance Policy ............................................................ II

Attire Policy ......................................................................... II

Career and Technical Education

Competency Statement ........................................ II

Career and Technical Education is a College

Prep Pathway ............................................................ III

Cooperative Education Program (Co-op) ............... III

E-Portfolio Graduation Project ....................................IV

Grading Policy...................................................................IV

Half-Day Career and Technical

Education Programs ...............................................IV

Practical Nursing Program .............................................V

Sending School Districts ................................................V

Standards Certificate .......................................................V

Support Services ..............................................................VI

•GuidanceDepartment .......................................VI

• LearningSupport .................................................VI

• StudentActivities ................................................. VI

Career and Technical ProgramsAllied Health Science Technology .............................. 1

Animal Science and Technology ................................. 3

Automotive Collision Technology .............................. 5

Automotive Service Technology ................................. 7

Carpentry ............................................................................. 9

Computer Information Systems ................................11

Cosmetology ....................................................................13

Criminal Justice & Police Sciences ............................15

Culinary Arts .....................................................................17

Early Childhood Care & Education ...........................19

Electronic Systems Technology .................................21

Engine Technology & Recreation Vehicles .............23

Finance Academy ...........................................................25

Health Career Academy ...............................................27

Health Occupations .......................................................29

HVAC/Refrigeration Technology ...............................31

Teacher Academy ..........................................................33

Wildlife and Natural Resource Management ........35

Academic Courses ................................................................37

Application Form ........................................................... 39-40

T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S

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About Our School The Chester County Technical College High School (TCHS) is a public high school specializing in career and technical education for students in grades 9-12. Our programs prepare students for success in college, the workplace and in life. All of our career and technical programs are aligned to both the Pennsylvania State Standards and national industry certifications.

Upon successful completion of a career and technical education course of study, students receive a profile of the standards they have studied and mastered. In addition, a competency certificate is issued to each graduate that lists the number of skills mastered and the level of proficiency in each skill.

The Technical College High School is operated by the Chester County Intermediate Unit on behalf of Chester County’s 12 public school districts.

Admissions Policy

The highest-ranking students (based on admission criteria) are admitted to the Technical College High School first, regardless of their district of residence. Admission to the Technical College High School is based on the following criteria:

Criteria WeightAptitude for specific training (CareerScope) 50%Attendance record 15%Achievement record (grade point average) 10%Student conduct 10%Teacher recommendations (2) 10%Career readiness essay 5%Total 100%

For information regarding the admissions policy or the application process, please contact our admissions specialist at (484) 237-5171 or by e-mail at [email protected].

Application Process

Applications are accepted throughout the school year for enrollment in the fall and spring semesters. Online applications are preferred and may be completed by visiting www.technicalcollegehighschool.org. Please allow approximately 15 minutes to complete the online application. If you are unable to apply online, an application form is located in the back of this catalog. Applications may also be obtained from your middle or high school guidance office. The admissions committee reviews applications once all supporting documentation has been received.

To apply for seniors honor programs, Allied Health Science Technology and Teacher Academy, please visit: www.cciu.org/alliedhealthapp or www.cciu.org/teacheracademyapp.

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Attendance Policy Students must maintain an excellent attendance record in order to develop the skills, knowledge, attitude and behavior necessary to succeed in high school, post-secondary education and employment. Class attendance is a student’s obligation and responsibility. Students who abuse the attendance policy will not receive credit for the course of study in which they are enrolled, and may also be denied the opportunity to continue in their career and technical education program the following school year. Students are expected to maintain an attendance rate of 95 percent or better (no more than nine absences per school year). Failure to attend 90 percent of scheduled classes, in any course, may result in failure for the marking period/semester/school year. Excessive tardiness is unacceptable; consequently, students will receive one unexcused absence for every four times they arrive late to school.

Attire Policy

All students are required to purchase and wear career attire specific to their career and technical program. Uniforms must be purchased online. Please visit, www.cciu.org/tchspennocksbridge and click on the TCHS Wearable Web Store link under Site Shortcuts.

Career and Technical Education Competency Statement

The National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI) student assessments are job readiness exams that measure the skills of an entry-level worker or an individual who has completed coursework in a secondary or post-secondary career and technical program. NOCTI assessments allow students to demonstrate their knowledge, skills and abilities within their chosen occupational program. Assessment reports provide valuable data for program improvement and accountability requirements. Student assessments are developed using business and industry standards and most include multiple choice and performance components.

NOCTI assessments are designed to measure a student’s knowledge of basic processes, including the identification and use of terminology and tools. Educators and administrators use the tests to:

4 Measure curriculum effectiveness 4 Linktheworldofeducationwiththeworldofwork 4 Improve instructional methods 4 Enhance the transition between school and work

Students are expected to demonstrate their knowledge at the competent or advanced level. Those who demonstrate their knowledge at the advanced level receive a Pennsylvania Skills Certification, which recognizes career and technical education students who have achieved high skills in their chosen technical area. All students who have successfully completed 50% of their program hours are required to take the NOCTI exam during their senior year.


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Career and Technical Education is a College Prep Pathway

The Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs at the Pennock’s Bridge campus lead seamlessly to post-secondary education through the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s (PDE) Students Occupationally and Academically Ready (SOAR) and Technical Preparation (Tech Prep) pathways. The mission of PDE’s SOAR initiative is to prepare students who are occupationally and academically ready for college and careers in an increasingly diverse, high performing workforce. PDE grants SOAR Programs of Study (POS) approval based in part on the adoption of statewide, industry-aligned competencies and the PA academic standards, instructor certifications, and status as High Priority Occupations (HPO) as defined by the PA Department of LaborandIndustry.GraduatesofourapprovedSOARProgramsofStudywhomeetchallengingacademic and technical criteria will qualify for several free credits at participating colleges across Pennsylvania. Our approved SOAR programs are:

4 Automotive Collision Technology 4 Engine Technology & Recreation Vehicles 4 Automotive Service Technology 4 Finance Academy 4 Carpentry 4 Health Career Academy 4 Culinary Arts 4 Health Occupations 4 Early Childhood Care & Education 4 Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) 4 Electronic Systems Technology 4 Wildlife and Natural Resource Management Tech Prep Pathways: PDE has developed Programs of Study to support HPOs common across Pennsylvania. CTE programs that serve Chester County-specific HPOs have been approved as Tech Prep. Tech Prep approval reflects a college track academic and technical curriculum that is validated by agreements with post-secondary institutions offering advanced credits or placements, or reduced fees for technical coursework achieved at the Technical College High School. Tech Prep students are expected to take college prep academics. The Pennock’s Bridge campus offers the following approved Tech Prep programs: Animal Science and Technology, Computer Information Systems, Cosmetology, and Criminal Justice & Police Sciences. Our programs prepare graduates for high-demand professions, which require high skill and provide a family-sustaining wage. Both SOAR and Tech Prep pathways provide excellent career opportunities for students pursuing a career and technical education.For more information about our college preparation pathways, contact the post-secondary coordinator at 610-247-2485. For more information about SOAR, visit http://www.education.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/programs_of_study/7686.

Cooperative Education Program (Co-op) The Cooperative Education program combines classroom instruction with on-the-job training, and is available through any career and technical program offered at TCHS. Qualifying juniors and seniors integrate classroom learning with supervised, practical work experience. Eligible students apply for part-time employment in areas related to their chosen field of study. Students are evaluated by their employers on a monthly basis, and receive related instruction in school each week. To qualify for the Cooperative Education program, students must have good attendance, above average grades in all subjects, a recommendation from their career and technical instructor, and good conduct. Students must also have completed a minimum of one year in their career and technical program prior to applying for the Cooperative Education program.


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E-Portfolio Graduation Project All Pennsylvania high school students are required to complete a career and technical education E-portfolio project as part of a state-mandated graduation requirement. The project consists of a research paper and a supporting career and technical education project that demonstrates knowledge of the topic.

Students work on their E-portfolios during their entire high school career. Each grade level has a major component that must be completed by the end of each school year. Career research, job planning, work shadowing experience, and visual and written documentation, are the major components of the E-portfolio.

Post-graduation: The E-portfolio project can be shared with post-secondary admissions offices and potential employers. Many students use this tool to apply for scholarship opportunities.

Grading Policy Students will be graded as follows:

Letter NumberA 90-100B 80-89C 73-79D 70-72F 0-69

Half-Day Career and Technical Education Programs

The Technical College High School offers students a half-day program, whereby, they receive their career and technical education at TCHS and their academic instruction at their sending district’s high school. Students may enroll in either a morning or afternoon session for their selected course of study (unless otherwise indicated in the course description). Graduates receive their high school diploma from their sending school district and a standards certificate from the Technical College High School.


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Unionville-Chadds Ford School District

Avon Grove School District

Kennett ConsolidatedSchool District

Octorara Area School District

Oxford Area School District

Practical Nursing Program

The Practical Nursing program is a post-secondary program approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing and accreditedbytheNationalLeagueforNursingAccreditingCommission.Studentsreceive1635hoursofacademicsattheTechnicalCollege High School as well as faculty-guided, clinical practice in area health care facilities. Instruction is given in the following nursing-related courses: anatomy, fundamentals, pharmacology, ethics, medical surgical care, maternal/child health, and intravenous therapy. Job-seeking skills are also included in the curriculum.

GraduatesoftheprogramarecertifiedtotaketheNationalCouncilStateBoardofNursingLicensingExaminationandareprepared to enter the health care industry as a multi-skilled practitioner. Day and evening programs are available. For more information, please call (610) 384-6214 or visit www.chestercountynursing.org.

Sending schools and districts The Pennock’s Bridge campus serves students from the following Chester County school districts: Avon Grove, Kennett Consolidated, Octorara Area, Oxford Area, and Unionville-Chadds Ford.

Standards Certificate

Secondary students who have completed at least one school year in a career and technical education program are eligible to receive a “standards certificate” upon graduation. The standards certificate may be used to secure employment and/or pursue post-secondary education in a career-related field. The following criteria determines which certificate a student receives upon graduation.

4 Distinguished Certificate (platinum seal): Awarded to students who have completed 95% or more of their program standards and who have a grade point average of 3.5 or better in their career and technical program.

4 Honor Certificate (gold seal): Awarded to students who have completed between 85-94% of their program standards and who have a grade point average of 3.0 or better in their career and technical program.

4 Commended Certificate (silver seal): Awarded to students who have completed between 75-84% of their program standards and who have a grade point average of 2.5 or better in their career and technical program.

4 Standard Certificate (bronze seal): Presented to students who have completed less than 75% of their program standards and who have a grade point average of 2.0 or better in their career and technical program.

4 General Certificate (no seal): Presented to students who have completed less than 75% of their program standards and who have a grade point average of 2.0 or less in their career and technical program.


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Support Services

Guidance Department School counselors are available to assist students with academic and career planning. Our counselors also serve as liaisons between teachers and parents, and students remain with the same counselor until graduation.

Additional services provided by the Guidance Department include:4 Administering PSAT and ASVAB assessments4 Assisting with completion of college, scholarship, grant and financial aid applications4 Assisting with college and post-secondary career and technical program selections4 Monitoring academic progress and credit completion4 Preparing student career plans4 Registering students for SAT and ACT4 Scheduling on-site college tours and visitations4 Addressing the needs of each student

Learning Support Instructional assistance is available to students with special needs, as prescribed by their Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or 504.Itinerantlearningsupportservicesareofferedinacademicandoccupationalareasonanas-neededbasis.Learningsupportteachers and instructional assistants collaborate with academic and occupational teachers to ensure that students achieve their fullest potential.

Student Activities Students may participate in a variety of activities and clubs, including:

4 AmericanAssociationforLaboratoryAnimalScience(AALAS)4 Chester County Student Forum4 Family,CareerandCommunityLeadersofAmerica(FCCLA)4 FFA - An Association of Agriculture Education Students4 FutureBusinessLeadersofAmerica(FBLA)4 HOSA - Health Science Technology Education4 National Technical Honor Society4 SkillsUSA4 Varsity sports at sending school districts4 Yearbook committee

Field trips to theatres, museums, and college campuses further enrich the high school curriculum.


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Allied Health Science Technology

For Seniors OnlyStudents must apply in their

junior year of high school.

To apply online, visit:www.cciu.org/alliedhealthapp

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Allied Health Science Technology is a college preparatory program for academically talented high school seniors considering a career in the medical profession. The program includes 7.5 hours per week of classroom and clinical experience in local health care facilities where students are introduced to a variety of careers.

Participating hospitals include Brandywine Hospital, Chester County Hospital, Jennersville Hospital, Paoli Memorial Hospital, and Phoenixville Hospital.

Certain school districts offer honors credit for this course. Please speak with your school counselor to confirm honors credit availability.

Classroom Experience: Classroom instruction includes: basic anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, safety practices, infection control, work ethics, patient confidentiality, legal and ethical issues in medicine, interpersonal dynamics, and communication. History, current trends and the future of health care are also discussed. Student portfolios are required and essential for the college application process and future employment opportunities.

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Clinical Experience: The clinical segment includes a variety of experiences in various hospital departments and other health care facilities. Exposure in diagnostics, therapeutic care, environmental issues and informational experiences are a part of the overall clinical experience. The instructor, in collaboration with hospital and clinical staff, mentor the students through their clinical experiences and lend their expertise in their specialty areas where students can observe and gain practical knowledge in a multitude of medical modalities. Mentors also evaluate student learning in areas such as: knowledge development, attitude toward learning, communication skills, and professional demeanor.

Other valuable information gained in the Allied Health program includes, but is not limited to: • Careeropportunities • Integration of health care systems •Post-secondary education requirements • Practicalexperience •Professional development • Scope and nature of practices To apply, visit www.cciu.org/alliedhealthapp

Career Opportunities: Physician, Registered nurse (RN), Licensed practical nurse (LPN), Occupational therapist (OT), Physical therapist (PT), Laboratory technician, Physician’s assistant (PA), X-Ray technician, Certified nurse’s aide (CNA)

Certification: CPR/First Aid Certificate

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Animal Science and Technology CIP 51.0808

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The Animal Science and Technology program equips students to provide for the welfare of animals in the pet, production and biomedical fields. Graduates of the Animal Science and Technology program are prepared for post-secondary education and/or entry- level employment. Interesting and rewarding career ladders can be followed in the animal science field which offer the opportunity to combine a love for animals with an interest in the life sciences.

Animal anatomy, physiology, reproduction, genetics, nutrition and surgical assisting comprise the Animal Science and Technology program’s foundation. A combination of relevant industry and academic skills provide a strong background for students going on to college. Students have the option to participate in the student organizations: SkillsUSA, HOSA and 4H, which stress leadership and team building skills. Career awareness and networking are also developed through field trips, professional association meeting attendance, resource speakers, clinical experiences and cooperative education.

Students are assessed on their performance of “hands-on” activities as well as traditional classroom theory instruction. The Animal Science field continues to grow in scope and size with outstanding careers awaiting those with the necessary skills.

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Animal Science and Technology is a Pennsylvania Department of Education-approved Tech Prep program. Students enrolled in this high priority occupation program are expected to take college prep academics as well as excel at their technical studies in order to qualify for advanced credits, reduced fees, or advanced standing at post-secondary institutions with which we have articulation agreements. The Technical College High School currently has articulations agreements with Delaware Valley College and Harcum College.

Career Opportunities: Veterinarian, Veterinary technician, Biomedical researcher, Animal science teacher, Biomedical research assistant, Pet assistant worker, Veterinary assistant

Certifications: Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician Certificate, Pennsylvania Skills Certificate, Purina Mills Lab Animal Care Certificate

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Automotive Collision Technology

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Automotive Collision Technology is for students who have a keen interest in motor vehicles and an eye for color, shape and creativity. Collision technology instruction is provided in the following areas:

• Detailingandestimating• Glassandhardwarerepairandreplacement• Metalfinishingandbodyfillings• Non-structuraldamagerepair• Outerbodypanelrepair• Paintingandrefinishing• Weldingandcutting

Student performance is assessed based on mastery of technical theory and skills incorporated into hands-on projects. Program learning activities parallel the industry recognized I-CAR curriculum.

Graduates of the program are prepared for post-secondary education and entry-level employment in the collision repair industry.

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An overall orientation to the careers available in the auto collision, repair and restoration field is an integral part of the program.

Automotive Collision Technology is a Pennsylvania Department of Education-approved Program of Study within the SOAR statewide articulation initiative. Students who meet rigorous academic and technical criteria will qualify for several free credits at participating colleges across Pennsylvania, including: Pennsylvania College of Technology and Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology.

Career Opportunities: Automotive collision and repair shop owner,Autocollisionrepairtechnician,Detailer,Disassemblyspecialist,Estimator, Painter, Paint preparation technician, Unibody frame technician

Certifications: I-CAR Certificate (students are eligible after two years of employment in the field), Mobile Air Conditioning Inspection Certificate, and Pennsylvania Skills Certificate

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Automotive Service Technology

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CIP 46.0604

The Automotive Service Technology program prepares students for post-secondary education and entry-level positions in the rapidly changing automotive service industry. The Automotive Service Technology program provides a systems approach to understanding and developing students’ skills. The hands-on approach to learning allows students to practice team concepts and appropriate interaction with peers which will help them in the workplace.

Entry-level service technicians often perform work, such as: safety inspections, basic maintenance (lubrication and filter changes), and preparing new and pre-owned vehicles for the consumer market.

Instruction is provided in the following areas:

• Automotiveelectricalandelectronicssystems • Brakerepairandinstallation • Drivetrainandengineperformance • Heatingandcoolingsystems • Suspensionandsteeringsystems

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Automotive Service Technology is a Pennsylvania Department of Education-approved Program of Study within the SOAR statewide articulation initiative. Students who meet rigorous academic and technical criteria will qualify for several free credits at participating colleges across Pennsylvania, such as Delaware County Community College, Pennsylvania College of Technology and Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology. Qualifying graduates also have access to additional Tech Prep advanced credit agreements with post-secondary institutions, including: Harrisburg Area Community College and University of Northwestern Ohio.

Career Opportunities: Small business owner, Master technician, Parts manager/clerk, Service manager, Service advisor, Entry level technician

Certifications: Pennsylvania Safety Inspection Certificate, Pennsylvania Skills Certificate

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Carpentry

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CIP 46.0201

The Carpentry program develops students’ skills for a career in the residential, commercial and home improvement construction industry.

Students enrolled in the program learn safety practices, job estimating, and materials selection practices. They also learn the basics of rough carpentry, including the layout of walls, rafters, stairs and floors. Finish carpentry is also studied, including:

• Blueprintreadinganddrafting• Cuttingandjoiningconstructionmaterials• Door,windowandtriminstallation

Students also have the opportunity to learn cabinet and furniture construction, including the use of laminates. A major focus is the construction of the joints required in fine cabinetry and furniture construction. Students study blueprint reading, construction methods and estimating, materials selection, and

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Career Opportunities: Small business owner, Master carpenter, General contractor, Carpentry subcontractor, Remodeling/renovation contractor, Construction inspector, Interior/exterior trim carpenter, Drywallcontractor,Residentialroofingtechnician,Roughframingcarpenter

Certification: Pennsylvania Skills Certificate

the safe use of hand and power tools. Students are responsible for the completion of hands-on carpentry and cabinetmaking projects from start to finish.

Student assessment is based on mastery of technical theory and hands-on performance of completed projects.

Carpentry is a Pennsylvania Department of Education-approved Program of Study within the SOAR statewide articulation initiative. Students who meet rigorous academic and technical criteria will qualify for several free credits at participating colleges across Pennsylvania, such as Harrisburg Area Community College and Johnson College and Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology. Qualifying graduates also have access to additional Tech Prep advanced credit agreements with post-secondary institutions such as Pennsylvania College of Technology.

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Computer Information Systems

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Students in this course have a unique opportunity to learn the underlying foundation and principles of Computer Science via the following subject areas:

• Introduction to Computing Systems• Interdisciplinary Research Projects• WebsiteProgramming• ApplicationDevelopment&Programming• FundamentalsofDataCommunications

1. An Introduction to Computer Science (Required)• Computer Information Systems Prerequisite Assessments• Introduction to Computing Systems• UnderlyingPrinciples&ConceptsinComputerScience• ComputerScienceintheModernWorld• ComputerScienceasAnalysisandDesign• Topics in Computer Science• Exercises in Logic: Counting and FSAs• VirtualBox by Sun Microsystems• Introduction to ALICE Programming and Animation • Interdisciplinary Research Projects Assigned (x4 S.T.E.M.)• LAMP,WAMP,&MAMPPCConfigurations

2. WebSiteDevelopment(TrackB)• WebSiteDevelopmentPrerequisiteAssessments• HTMLGoodies&Design• HeadFirstHTMLw/CSS&XHTML• Python Programming: An Introduction to Computer Science• PHP Programming with MySQL• Exploring the Internet, Research Activities• WebPageDevelopment:HTML,JavaScript,&JAVA• BuildingaWebSitewithPHP,CGI,andMySQL• PracticalBusinessApplications&ClassicCaseStudies

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Career Opportunities: Webmaster,Webdesigner,Applicationsprogrammer, Computer games designer, Computer help-desk technician, Information technology specialist, Marketing specialist, Visual basic programmer, XHTML programmer

Certifications: A+ Certificate (Essentials only), CTT+ Certificate (Exclusive), Linux+ Certificate, Network+ Certificate (Exclusive), Pennsylvania Skills Certificate, Project+ Certificate

3. ApplicationDevelopment &Programming (CS Major Track A)

• Application Development& Programming Prerequisite Assessments• Computer Science: A Structured Approach Using C++• Starting Out with Java• BooleanLogic:BitwiseOperatorsandBinaryCodedDecimal(orBCD)• Programming Language Concepts and Paradigms• Traditional-vs-VisualApplicationDevelopment• VideoGameDesignConceptsandApplications• CollegePreparation&EnrollmentProcedures

4. Fundamentals of Networking (Track C)• FundamentalsofNetworking&ProgrammingPrerequisite Assessments• Networking Fundamentals/Basics• Live-CDCreationsandClientConfigurations• Multiple Operating Systems Installation on a Single PC• Client-SideApplicationDevelopment&Programming• Server-SideApplicationDevelopment&Programming• WorkingwiththeBASHShell-Programming• SystemInitialization&ManagingLinuxProcesses• CommonAdministrativeTasks&ApplicationDevelopment• Compression,SystemBack-up,&SoftwareInstallation• LinuxNetworkingProjects&ProgrammingProjects

The Computer Information Systems program is a Pennsylvania Department of Education-approved Tech Prep program. Students in this High Priority Occupation program are expected to take college prep academics as well as excel at their technical studies in order to qualify for advanced credits, reduced fees, or advanced standing at post-secondary institutions with which there are articulation agreements, such as Harcum College.

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Cosmetology

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CIP 12.0401

The Cosmetology program prepares students for state licensing in the field of cosmetology. Students can qualify to become a licensed cosmetologist or to obtain a specialized license in other areas, such as: nail technician, esthetician or natural hair braider.

Occupational theory and hands-on skill instruction is provided in the following areas:

• Facials• Hairstyling;cutting;coloring;permanentwaving;and,relaxing

and straightening• Manicuresandpedicures• Personalhygiene• Sterilization Withappropriateschedulingandgoodattendance,students

can earn the 1,250 hours necessary to qualify for the Pennsylvania State Board of Cosmetology professional licensure examination. Also, nail technician licensing may also be earned following 200 hours of study and successful completion of the Pennsylvania State Board of Cosmetology examination. Students may also qualify to take the esthetics (skin care) licensing examination after 300 hours of study. Advanced study can lead to a Pennsylvania Cosmetology Teacher’s (private/proprietary schools) license.

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High wages usually distinguish career ladder advancement in the cosmetology field. Earnings increase as cosmetologists gain experience, develop a steady customer base, and take on additional responsibilities as managers.

Many cosmetologists begin their careers prior to licensing by working as spa and salon receptionists and shampoo assistants. After earning their state license, they may work as hair stylists, nail technicians, and estheticians. Others work in the personal appearance field as beauty advisors, makeup artists, and sales representatives. The fashion-driven cosmetology field offers many opportunities for those who enjoy creativity and personal interaction with clients.

Cosmetology is a Pennsylvania Department of Education-approved Tech Prep program. Students in this high-priority occupation program are expected to take college prep academics as well as excel at their technical studies in order to qualify for advanced credits, reduced fees, or advanced standing at post-secondary institutions with which the Technical College High School has articulation agreements, such as the Pennsylvania College of Technology.

Career Opportunities: Salon owner, Cosmetologist, Cosmetology teacher, Esthetician, Manicurist, Makeup artist, Nail technician, Natural hair braider, Salon receptionist, Shampoo person

Certifications: Esthetics License, Nail Technician License,Natural Hair Braider License, Pennsylvania State Board of Cosmetology License, Pennsylvania Skills Certificate

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CriminalJustice&Police Sciences

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CIP 43.0107

TheCriminalJustice&PoliceSciencesprogrampreparesstudents for both post-secondary education and entry-level employment in the protective services field.

Students in the program are graded based on mastery of traditional classroom theory and performance of hands-on skills, such as: performing police and security tactics, investigating crime scenes, and investigation report writing.

Students receive instruction in the following areas:

• Basicfirescience • Crimesceneinvestigation • Criminalinvestigation • Criminallaw,civillaw,andcourtprocedures • Electronicsecuritysystems • Forensicscience • Investigativephotography • Policeandsecuritytactics For students with integrity, good character and a keen interest inprotectingthewelfareofothers,theCriminalJustice&PoliceSciences program provides many opportunities to pursue a rewarding career path, including municipal policing and security technology. For example, in the municipal policing field, officers

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may progress though the ranks from corporal to captainorpolicechief;and,in the security technology field, individuals may follow a formal or informal apprenticeship through which they progress form security and fire alarm installation assistant to master technicians. Many persons in this field start their own enterprises designing and installing security systems. Criminal Justice & Police Sciences is a Pennsylvania Department of Education-approved Tech Prep program. Students in this High Priority Occupation program are expected to take college prep academics as well as excel at their technical studies in order to qualify for advanced credits, reduced fees, or advanced standing at post-secondary institutions with which the Technical College High School has articulation agreements, such as Central Penn College and Harcum College.

Career Opportunities: Certified protection officer, Electronic security technician, Homeland security field agent, Law enforcement officer, Loss prevention specialist, Surveillance or physical security technician, Private security officer

Certifications: CPR/First Aid Certificate, Pennsylvania Skills Certificate

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Culinary Arts

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The Culinary Arts program teaches students the necessary skills to be successful in the creative and rewarding food service industry. Graduates of the program may choose to continue their education with advanced standing in college and other post-secondary programs or they may seek employment in entry-level culinary positions.

The instructional program includes classroom theory and hands-on skill development in the following areas:

• Baking• Catering• Customerservice• Foodpreparation• Foodservicemanagement• Shortorderandhighvolumecooking

In addition, students are taught food preparation and presentation methods for the following:

• Bakinganddesserts• Meatsandseafood• Salads• Sandwichesandgarnishes• Soupsandsauces• Vegetables

Students are evaluated on their mastery of food service theory and hands-on skill performance. Graduates of the

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program are recognized as graduates of an American Culinary Federation approved program.

Withadditionalexperienceand education, various career opportunities are open to our graduates. Students who enjoy the creativity of food preparation and presentation will find the culinary arts field both challenging and rewarding.

Salary ranges vary considerably depending on the specific position, experience, training, and size of operation. For ambitious students who aspire to become executive chefs, owners, managers, or scientists, six figure salaries are common.

Culinary Arts is a Pennsylvania Department of Education-approved Program of Study within the SOAR statewide articulation initiative. Students who meet rigorous academic and technical criteria will qualify for several free credits at participating colleges across Pennsylvania, such as Montgomery County Community College. Qualifying graduates also have access to additional Tech Prep advanced credit agreements with post-secondary institutions, such as Lincoln Culinary Institute and Montgomery County Community College.

Career Opportunities: Restaurant owner, Executive chef, Kitchen manager, Food scientist, Culinary arts teacher, Caterer, Nutritionist, Pastry chef, Personal chef, Food and beverage manager, Restaurant designer and consultant, Equipment manufacturing and sales, Product research and development, Food wholesaler (importer/exporter), Food stylist, Line cook, Preparation cook, Kitchen worker

Certifications: National Restaurant Association ServeSafe Certificate, Pennsylvania Skills Certificate

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The demand for early childcare professionals with high-level degrees and industry-recognized credentials is growing rapidly. The Early Childhood Care&EducationprogramisrespondingbyaligningitscurriculumwiththePennsylvaniaDepartmentofEducationBureauofCareer&TechnicalEduca-tionChildDevelopmentAssociate(CDA)-Readycurriculum.AllcomponentsofourEarlyChildhoodCare&EducationprogrampreparestudentstoearntheCDAnationalcertification.TobecomeCDAready,studentscomplete120 hours of formal trainings through multiple modalities, including:

• Activeaccreditedtrainings• Project-basedlearning• Researchandfieldobservations• Web-baseddistanceeducation

Students gain experience as they rotate through various in-house preschool programs. Students create portfolios and professional develop-ment records that document their training and 480 hours of experience workingwithchildreninapreschoolenvironment.TheCDAcertificationisawarded to high school graduates, 18 and older, who successfully complete all requirements.

Students in excellent standing may participate in the Cooperative Education program, which allows them to gain real work experiences in local schools and child care centers - an excellent opportunity to build a resume and enhance college applications. In addition, opportunities to earn awards and recognition from involvement in student service organizations such as SkillsUSA and FCCLA are numerous and encouraged.

Employment as an aide in a child care center, a nanny, or family child caregiver requires a high school diploma and two years experience working



with children. Students in the early childhood program graduate with enough experience to become an assistant group supervisor - one step above an aide. Agreements with various colleges can provide students with between six and 15 undergraduate credits in early childhood education after completing the program. Caregivers for children include nannies, child care workers, and family child care providers.Withfurthereducation,jobsincludeteachers,childcarecenter directors, child care referral agents, and licensing specialists. Employment as an early childhood group supervisor/teacher or child care center director requires an Associate or Bachelor’s degree. All early childhood professionals in Pennsylvania must earn continuing education credits. Students in the early childhood program can earn the Child Care Professional national credential.

The Early Childhood Care & Education program is a Pennsylvania Department of Education-approved Program of Study within the SOAR statewide articulation initiative. Students who meet rigorous academic and technical criteria will qualify for several free credits at participating colleges across Pennsylvania, such as Lackawanna College and Montgomery County Community College. Qualifying graduates also have access to additional Tech Prep advanced credit agreements with post-secondary institutions such as Central Penn College and Harcum College.

Career Opportunities: Child care facility owner/operator, Child care center director, Preschool teacher, Elementary school teacher, Child care assistant group supervisor, Child care assistant, Child care referral assistant, Family day care provider, Teacher assistant, Nanny

Certifications: Childhood Care Professional Certificate (National Child CareAssociation),ChildDevelopmentAssociationCertificate,CPR/FirstAidCertificate, Pennsylvania Skills Certificate

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Electronic SystemsTechnology

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In addition to the Electronic Systems Technology program preparing students for entry-level positions in the electronics and computer hardware repair industries, the course also provides students with a strong academic foundation to continue their education at a college or university.

Students in the traditional Electronic Systems Technology program learn how to build and test electronic circuits and how to apply the electronic theories of audio systems, radio and wire communications, and analog/digital communications to real world situations. Students are also taught the basics of computer servicing/maintenance and network operations. Exceptional students may be employed in our Cooperative Education program.

Through advanced standing with several area colleges, students are able to apply for advanced college credit immediately upon graduation.

The employment outlook for this trade is excellent. Electronic equipment is being used in every facet of life: at home, at work, and at play. Computers, televisions, radios, games, and tools are just a few examples of how electronics shape our daily lives. Today, over ninety percent of manufacturing is automated by use of electronic devices. There is and will be a continued demand for skilled technicians to operate, maintain, and repair electronic equipment. This program

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is designed to keep up with industry changes and keep students up-to-date on new practices and essential skills. The Institute for Interconnecting and Packaging Electronic Circuits national standards are embedded into the program. All tasks the students perform meet IPC standards.

Students are encouraged to become members of SkillsUSA, a national student organization that showcases the best career and technical students in the nation.

Electronic Systems Technology is a Pennsylvania Department of Education-approved Program of Study within the SOAR statewide articulation initiative. Students who meet rigorous academic and technical criteria will qualify for several free credits at participating colleges across Pennsylvania such as Johnson College and Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology. Qualifying graduates also have access to additional Tech Prep advanced credit agreements with post-secondary institutions, such as Delaware County Community College.

The Applied Engineering Technology (AET) program is an innovative program within the traditional Electronic Systems Technology program which permits high school juniors and seniors to earn up to 12 college credits at Delaware County Community College (DCCC). Students study college level material while in high school and may, for a fee, choose to take the college’s final examination. Students receive official collegetranscriptsforDCCCcoursesoncetheyhavepassedrequiredexaminations.

After graduating from the Applied Engineering Technology program, students may choose to study Electronics Technology or a related majoratDCCC.StudentsgraduatingwithanAssociatesdegreefromDCCCmayseamlesslytransfertoCaliforniaUniversityofPennsylvania,DeVryUniversity,DrexelUniversity,NeumannUniversity,TempleUniversity,orWidenerUniversitytocompletetheirBachelor’sdegree.AdditionalDCCC/AETinformation is available at http://www.dccc.edu/aet222.

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Career Opportunities: Engineer, Electro-mechanical technician, Telecommunications technician, Audio/video technician, Network technician, Computer support specialist, Biomedical technician, Robotics technician, Equipment repair technician, Cable television technician, Camera repair technician, Broadcast technician Certification: Pennsylvania Skills Certificate

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EngineTechnology&Recreation Vehicles

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TheEngineTechnology&RecreationVehiclesprogrampreparesstudents with the skills to troubleshoot and repair residential, commercial, and recreational outdoor power equipment and small engines including, but not limited to:

• Fourwheelers• Motorcycles• Snowmobiles• Tractors

The program is aligned with the industry-recognized Equipment Engine Training Council (EETC) certification program, and includes engine repair and rebuilding, performance upgrades and the repair of various systems. The systems covered in the program include fuel, electronic, lubrication, cooling and braking systems. Maintenance procedures are a key component of the program as they relate to welding, fabrication and machining. The use of computer technology in a customer service and team-focused learning environment are major components of the program.

Student learning and assessment are based on classroom technical theory and hands-on skill performance. Career advancement in this field is largely dependent upon post-secondary education and successful work experience. An interesting and

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technically-sophisticated career awaits those individuals with the mechanical aptitude and training necessary to meet the demands of the industry. In some instances, technicians open their own service and sales shops.

Engine Technology & Recreation Vehicles is a Pennsylvania Department of Education-approved Program of Study within the SOAR statewide articulation initiative. Students who meet rigorous academic and technical criteria will qualify for several free credits at participating colleges across Pennsylvania, including Commonwealth Technical Institute. Qualifying graduates also have access to additional Tech Prep advanced credit agreements with post-secondary institutions, such as Pennsylvania College of Technology.

Career Opportunities: Shop owner/manager, Engine repairer, Parts department manager, Engine rebuild technician, Engine diagnostician, Dieselmaintenancetechnician,Motorcycletechnician,Mobileequipment technician, Outdoor power equipment technician, Generator technician, Farm equipment technician, Construction equipment technician,Welder/fabricator Certifications: Pennsylvania State Safety Inspection Certificate, Pennsylvania Skills Certificate

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Finance Academy

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Career Opportunities: Accountant, Credit and financial analyst,Sales and marketing manager, Loan officer, Claims adjuster, appraiser, examiner and investigator, Customer service representative, Administra-tive assistant, Bookkeeper

Certification: Pennsylvania Skills Certificate

The Finance Academy is a unique program designed to prepare students for a career in the rapidly-growing financial services industry, which includes banking, investments, and insurance.

The industry handles financial transactions which include the creation, liquidation or change in ownership of financial assets. The activities typically associated with transactions include deposits, underwriting or insuring assets, and supporting employee benefit programs.

Areas of study in the Finance Academy program include:

• Accounting• Basicoperatingpracticesinbanking,investmentsand

insurance• Economics• Entrepreneurship• Finance• Internationalbusiness

Graduates of the program may choose to continue their education in an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree program or pursue entry-level employment in the financial services industry.

Career opportunities in this fast-growing industry are built on experience, job performance, and educational background. Career opportunities in the industry continue to expand, largely due to the impact of on-line business transactions.

For students with an interest and aptitude for providing a financially secure future for themselves and others, the financial services industry can provide a secure and rewarding future.

The Finance Academy is a Pennsylvania Department of Education-approved Program of Study within the SOAR statewide articulation initiative. Students who meet rigorous academic and technical criteria will qualify for several free credits at participating colleges across Pennsylvania such as Lackawanna College and Montgomery County Community College. Qualifying graduates also have access to additional Tech Prep advanced credit agreements with post-secondary institutions, such as Harcum College.


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Career Opportunities: Registered Nurse Practitioner (RNP), Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Manager, Nurse midwife

Certifications: CPR/First Aid Certificate, Pennsylvania Skills Certificate

The Health Career Academy (HCA) prepares students in 11th and 12th grades for careers in nursing and related health fields. Job openings in nursing are projected to increase due to an aging workforce and the increase in the elderly population. In fact, Chester County has a projected shortfall of 240 Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) by 2014.

EligiblestudentsmayearncollegecreditthroughDelawareCountyCommunityCollege(DCCC)andreceiveadvancedstandingintheDCCCRNprogramortheTechnicalCollegeHighSchool’s(TCHS)PracticalNursingProgram.Theseprogramsarehighlycompetitive;however, seats are reserved for successful graduates from the Health Career Academy. Students in 10th grade may begin their career development in the Health Occupations program as a foundation year and then transfer to the Health Career Academy for 11th grade.

Clinical skills are taught in our high-tech simulation lab. Students gain hands-on experience with SimMan, a computerized patient who can be programmed to exhibit symptoms and health complaints which bringsrealismintothetraining.Duringtheirsenioryear,studentsmayparticipate in clinical rotations at area health care facilities.

Health Career Academy is a unique program, and interested individuals are encouraged to contact the instructor or the admissions specialist for more information. College credit may be earned through articulation, credit by assessment, and/or through dual-enrollment withDCCCand/ortheTCHSPracticalNursingProgram.Studentsalsoreceive career counseling from college advisors.

The HCA program introduces students to nursing theory and clinical skills. Topics include:

• Legal and ethical issues• Infection control• Safety and body mechanics• Emergency and disaster preparedness• Human needs and human development• Moving, lifting, and positioning• Nutrition and hydration• Basic clinical skills• Medical terminology• Anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology

Interested students should be scheduling college prep academic coursesandearna3.0GPA.StudentswhochoosetotaketheDCCCcourses, “Medical Terminology” and “Anatomy and Physiology I and II” for college credit, are responsible for the fees and tuition.

The Health Career Academy is a Pennsylvania Department of Education-approved Program of Study within the SOAR statewide articulation initiative. Students who meet rigorous academic and technical criteria will qualify for several free credits at participating colleges across Pennsylvania such as Harcum College and Johnson College. Qualifying graduates also have access to additional Tech Prep advanced credit agreements with post-secondary institutions, such as Delaware County Community College.



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Students learn about the many exciting career pathways they can take in the health and medical occupations fields. Students also study vital signs, adult and pediatric patient assessment, ambulatory devices, anddirectpatientcare.Directclinicalobservationexperienceinahealth care setting may be arranged to prepare students for a variety of careers in the health care industry.

The Health Occupations program combines instruction in the following areas:

• Anatomyandphysiology• Growthanddevelopment• Healthcareers• Medicalabbreviations• Medicalethics• Medicalterminology• Nutrition

There is also an emphasis on communications skills, leadership skills, computer literacy and medical math. Community services projects, such as American Red Cross blood drives, are also included in the curriculum.

Students are encouraged to participate in HOSA - a Health Science Technology Education organization that promotes career opportunities

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in the health care industry to enhance the delivery of quality health care to all people. Many graduates of the Health Occupations program choose to continue their education to pursue careers in nursing, sports medicine, physical therapy and radiology.

Health Occupations is a Pennsylvania Department of Education-approved Program of Study within the SOAR statewide articulation initiative. Students who meet rigorous academic and technical criteria will qualify for several free credits at participating colleges across Pennsylvania, such as Harcum College, Pennsylvania Institute of Technology, and Lancaster County Career and Technical Center. Qualifying graduates also have access to additional Tech Prep advanced credit agreements with post-secondary institutions, such as Harcum College and Central Penn College.

Career Opportunities: Registered nurse (RN, BSN), Licensed practical nurse (LPN), Physician’s assistant, Physical therapist (PT), Occupational therapist (OT), Laboratory technician, Certified respiratorytherapist,Medicaltechnician,X-raytechnician,Dentalassistant or hygienist, Surgical technician, Pharmacy technician, Nurse’s aide, Medical transcriptionist, Medical records coder, Dietician,Socialworker,Cardiovasculartechnician

Certifications: Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate, CPR /First Aid Certificate, Pennsylvania Skills Certificate

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HVAC/Refrigeration Technology

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The HVAC/Refrigeration Technology program provides students with the opportunity to install, maintain, and troubleshoot a wide range of heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration systems.

The program includes instruction in system design, installation, troubleshooting and repair. Students in the program develop the skills needed to assemble and install tubing and piping systems, motors, compressors, control devices, valves and thermostats. Blueprints and schematics for related equipment and systems are also studied. In addition, basic electrical and control circuit concepts are taught and applied. Classroom presentations are reinforced by hands-on projects that enhance the learning experience.

Graduates of the program may choose to continue their education in a post-secondary technical program, pursue an apprenticeship, or gain entry-level employment in the HVAC/refrigeration field.

Withcontinuededucationand/orexperience,HVACtechniciansmay advance their careers in the industry and earn above average incomes. HVAC/refrigeration journey persons are among the highest paid and most sought after professionals in the construction industry.

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HVAC/Refrigeration Technology is a Pennsylvania Department of Education-approved Program of Study within the SOAR statewide articulation initiative. Students who meet rigorous academic and technical criteria will qualify for several free credits at participating colleges across Pennsylvania, such as Reading Area Community College, Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, and Delaware County Community College. Qualifying graduates also have access to additional Tech Prep advanced credit agreements with post-secondary institutions, such as Pennsylvania College of Technology.

Career Opportunities: HVAC application engineer, HVAC consultant/design engineer, HVAC foreman or supervisor, Facility engineer, Field service/installation technician, HVAC project estimator, Journey person/apprentice or mechanic

Certifications: EPA Refrigerant Recovery Certificate, Pennsylvania Skills Certificate

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Teacher AcademyFor Seniors OnlyStudents must apply in their

junior year of high school.

To apply online, visit:www.cciu.org/teacheracademyapp

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The Teacher Academy is a two-credit, college preparatory program for high school seniors considering a teaching career. It is also a 3-credit dual-enrollmentcoursewithDelawareCountyCommunityCollege,fulfillingtherequirementsofEDU110.Thiscourseprovidesafoundationto develop and practice the skills necessary for a successful professional career in education.

The academy provides an introduction to the knowledge and skills required to work in the teaching profession in the 21st century. Internships are available at all levels - elementary, middle, and high school as well as placement in special education classrooms. The course consists of 7.5 hours/week, divided between classroom seminar and school-based internships resulting in 138 hours of instruction and 108 hours of classroom internships.

Classroom Seminar: Instruction is both teacher and student directed. Active individual and group participation is expected of all students.Acollege-leveltextbookisassignedtoeachstudent.Writtenassignments include: essays, journal entries, and lesson plans. In addition, relevant field trips and guest speakers are included in the program. As a culminating project, students complete a portfolio modeled after university teacher preparation program requirements.

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Internships: Students complete six, four-week internships with certified mentor teachers in area public and private schools. Mentors teach all grade levels in all subject areas, including special education. Schedule permitting, students intern at all levels. Students are expected to dress professionally and are evaluated by their mentors at the completion of each internship.

Course Goals: Students are expected to demonstrate mastery of required competencies in the following domains:

• Communicationskills• Healthandsafety• Humanrelationsskills• Individualaccomplishment• Interpersonalskills• Orientationtoeducation• Teachingrelatedinstruction• Technologyintheclassroom

Students are required to provide their own transportation and purchase a college-level textbook for this course. To apply online, visit www.cciu.org/teacheracademyapp

Career Opportunities: Certified high school, middle school or elementary school teacher, Math specialist, Reading specialist, School (guidance) counselor, School psychologist, Special education teacher, Special education supervisor, Paraeducator, School principal or assistant principal

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WildlifeandNaturalResource Management

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TheWildlifeandNaturalResourceManagementprogramprepares students for careers in the quickly-evolving green industry and includes training for jobs as park rangers, conservation officers, foresters and fish and game wardens. Completion of this program will equip students to further their careers through post-secondary education or entry-level employment in their chosen field.

Students will focus their studies and activities on the natural environment and its conservation. They will learn the principles of natural resource management, including the following topics:

• Conservationlandscaping• Wildlifehabitatrestoration• Plantresources• Forestecology

Students also participate in extensive field studies, hands-on activities, and field trips. They will have access to cutting-edge facilities and technology designed to enhance their interests and skills, including GPS/GIS technology, computer-aided drafting, and a state-of-the-art greenhouse.

In addition, students have the opportunity to participate in our Cooperative Education program, which allows them to work part-time at local businesses and earn a paycheck while gaining real-life experience. Our co-op partners include Longwood Gardens, one of the

world’s premier gardens, and WDWellsandAssociates,Inc., award-winning professional landscape contractors.

Wildlife and Natural Resource Management is a Pennsylvania Department of Education-approved Program of Study within the SOAR statewide articulation initiative. Students who meet rigorous academic and technical criteria will qualify for several free credits at participating colleges across Pennsylvania, such as Reading Area Community College, Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, and Delaware County Community College. Qualifying graduates also have access to additional Tech Prep advanced credit agreements with post-secondary institutions, such as Pennsylvania College of Technology.

Career Opportunities: Forester, Park ranger, Conservation officer, Fish and game warden, Landscape supervisor/worker, soil and plant scientist

Certifications: Pennsylvania Private Pesticide Applicator Certificate, Pennsylvania Skills Certificate

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Algebra I Students review the basic operations of whole numbers, decimals and fractions. Students also build on their knowledge of one and two-step equations and inequalities, mathematical operations with signed numbers, basic algebraic procedures, ratios and proportions. This course also provides an in depth study of linear equations, the measures of central tendency, functions and graphs, exponents and square roots, polynomials and factoring.

Algebra II Students review the concepts learned in Algebra I, including: real numbers, equalities, inequalities, linear equations and their graphs. Topics covered include system of equations, matrices using Cramer’s Rule, arithmetic operations to polynomials, quadratic equations, rational expressions and conic sections. Prerequisite: Algebra I or Geometry

Geometry This course connects the concepts learned in algebra to geometry. Topics covered include: reasoning in geometry, segments of measure, angles, parallel and perpendicular lines and planes, triangles, congruent triangles, relationships within triangles, quadrilaterals, area, similarity, right triangle trigonometry, surface area and volume, and circles. Prerequisite: Algebra I

Social Studies

U.S. Government In this course, students discuss how the structures of American government and politics and the principles of economics affect our society. The American government and politics portion of the course explores the foundations of our democracy, the powers and responsibilities of our federal government, and how the political process and public interest groups influence governmental policy. The economics portion examines the core principles of the market economy and applies them to our daily lives. Activities include lectures through WebCasts (Elluminate sessions), textbook readings, WebQuests, weekly on-line learning activities, and written assignments.

U.S. History 10United States History 10 is a survey course beginning with the exploration and settlement of America and ending with contemporary American society. Emphasis is placed on important economic, political, and social trends in American society since the Civil War. Students work on social science skills of map, chart and graph reading and interpreting. Current events are also incorporated into the course to show the relationship between historical events and present day situations. This course is presently offered as a required course for 10th grade students.

Additional courses may be taken on-line through the Brandywine Virtual Academy (BVA) at www.brandywinevirtualacademy.org.

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World Cultures 9Designed for 9th grade students, this course covers current and historical issues involving world cultures. The Middle East, Africa, East Asia and South Asia are discussed. Units of instruction include: an introduction to geography, population, food, transportation, economics, human resources, conflict, cooperation and the environment. Students study these topics utilizing a variety of materials and activities.

World History Presented through a “windows of the world museum,” World History gives students the opportunity to visit the past, connect with the present, and look toward the future. The purpose of this course is to enable students, as members of a global community, to understand their connections to the development of civilizations. Students use knowledge pertaining to history, geography, economics, political processes, religion, ethics, diversity, and humanities to solve problems in academic, civic, social, and employment settings. Students complete worksheets and chapter assignments to reinforce their understanding of the subject matter.

Health & Physical Education

Health Education Health education, based on a wellness approach, is an introductory course that enhances awareness of health issues. Drug, alcohol, tobacco and sexuality are the core topics of study. Along with these issues, topics such as nutrition, mental health, stress, personal safety, and overall well-being are discussed throughout this semester-long course. This course satisfies a Pennsylvania Department of Education graduation requirement for a health education course.

Physical Education Physical education is required of all students in order to satisfy state requirements for graduation. The physical education program at the Technical College High School includes: individual and team sports, fitness activities, and a variety of competitive and recreational sports. Units of study may include: touch football, volleyball, basketball, soccer, softball, team handball, ultimate Frisbee, fitness circuits, cardiovascular training and weight training. Students are expected to dress in required attire and to actively participate in a sportsmanship-like manner.

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STUDENT ESSAY REQUIRED (minimum of two paragraphs): On a separate sheet(s), please answer the following questions: (1) How did you become interested in TCHS?

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OCCUPATIONAL PROGRAMS – PLEASE CHECK YOUR FIRST (1), SECOND (2), AND THIRD (3) CHOICE:(Please note: Allied Health and Teacher Academy programs are for seniors only. Please call for an application (484) 237-5171.)

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❖ Is there a cost to attend the Technical College High School? Tuition is paid for by the students’ home school district. However, students are responsible for any shop or classroom-related fees. Students spend half the school day at their home high school and the other half at the Technical College High School.

❖ Is transportation provided? Yes, transportation is provided by the student’s home school district.

❖ Can my son or daughter attend extra curricular activities at their home high school such as sports, drama club, or student council? Absolutely! The prime location of the Chester County Technical College High School allows students to participate in after school activities. Again, transportation is provided by your home school district.

❖ Who can attend the Technical College High School? The Technical College High School is open to any high school student who resides in one of the following Chester County school districts: Avon Grove, Kennett Consolidated, Octorara Area, Oxford Area, and Unionville-Chadds Ford.

❖ What is a dual-enrollment program? Qualifying high school students have the opportunity to be dually-enrolled at the Technical College High School and Delaware County Community College; thereby, working towards a high school diploma and an associate’s degree at the same time.

❖ From which school will my child receive his or her high school diploma? Students who attend the Chester County Technical College High School receive their high school diplomas from their home high schools. Students also receive a competency certification and any other certifications from the Technical College High School and, upon graduation, they also receive a transcript from Delaware County Community College documenting any and all college credits they earned.

Contact your guidance counselor or e-mail the admissions specialist at [email protected]. The Chester County Technical College High School is located at 280 Pennock’s Bridge Road, West Grove, PA 19390.

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Pennsylvania School Code §13-1304-A states in part, “Prior to admission to any school entity, the parent, guardian or any other person having control or charge of a student shall, upon registration, provide a sworn statement of affirmation stating whether the pupil was previously or is presently suspended or expelled from any public or private school of this Commonwealth or any other state for an act of offense involving weapons, alcohol or drugs, or for any willful infliction of injury to another person or for any act of violence committed on school property.”

Parent/Guardian, please read and complete the following:I hereby swear or affirm that my child ❑ was ❑ was not previously suspended or expelled, or ❑ is ❑ is not presently suspended or expelled from any public or private school of this Commonwealth or any other state for an act or offense involving weapons, alcohol or drugs, or for the willful infliction of injury to another person or for an act of violence committed on school property. I make this statement subject to penalties of 24 P.S. §1304-A (b) and 18 PA C.S.A. §4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities, and the facts contained herein are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief.

Parent/Guardian: I have reviewed the information on the Technical College High School with my child, and I am looking forward to having him/her take

advantage of this specialized educational program. I agree to allow the Technical College High School and the sending school to share my child’s records and I further grant permission for a career assessment to be administered. If my child is selected to attend the Technical College High School, I understand I may be required to purchase necessary clothing, equipment, and tools and devices for program safety.

Parent/Guardian’s Signature Date

Applicant: If accepted, I agree to abide by the policies, rules, and regulations of the Technical College High School. These policies emphasize appropriate behavior and safety to personnel and equipment. Also, I agree to have information verified by my school records. I further realize that students are recommended to employers for placement based on their attitude, attendance, and performance in their instructional areas.

Student Applicant’s Signature Date

Parental Registration Statement

Does the student live with the above signee? Yes No - If no, please provide the name and phone number of the adult with whom the student resides. Name: ______________________________________________________________________________ Phone:______________________

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The Chester County Intermediate Unit will not discriminate in employment, educational programs or activities based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, disability, marital status or because a person is a disabled veteran or a veteran of the Vietnam era. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for employees and program participants who are disabled. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact Maureen Lina-han, Title IX and Section 504 coordinator, at (484) 237-5086/[email protected]; or in writing at the Chester County Intermediate Unit, 455 Boot Road, Downingtown, PA 19335.

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The Chester County Technical College High School is operated by the Chester County Intermediate Unit. The Chester County Intermediate Unit will not discriminate in employment, educational programs or activities based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or because a person is a disabled veteran or a veteran of the Vietnam era. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for employees and program participants who are disabled. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact Maureen Linahan, Title IX and Section 504 coordinator, at (484) 237-5086/[email protected]; or in writing at the Chester County Intermediate Unit, 455 Boot Road, Downingtown, PA 19335. Visit us on the web at www.cciu.org.

chester county intermediate unit

280 Pennock’s Bridge RoadWest Grove, PA 19390

610-345-1800

Documents

Course Catalog - Chester County Intermediate Unit