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Cluster: Hospitality and Tourism Major: Culinary Arts Description: Culinary Arts is designed to provide students with the basic knowledge and skills needed in a professional kitchen. These skills include kitchen safety and sanitation following ServSafe guidelines, food handling and storage techniques, and equipment operation and care. Basic knowledge taught will explore the role of nutrition in our diet; identify customer service duties and the concept of work ethics. More advanced culinary preparations, management skills, and menu planning including the costing out of recipes and calculating food cost percentages are also covered. The National Restaurant Association’s Level 1 and Level 2 ProStart curriculum may also be covered in this program. It “is a two-year industry based curriculum that prepares high school students for careers in the restaurant and food service industry. Students gain valuable restaurant and food service skills through their academic and workplace experiences.

__Cluster:__ Health Science __Major__: Health Science __Description__: The Health Science program focuses on therapeutic, diagnostic, health informatics, support services, and biotechnology research and development pathways of a health science career cluster. This program is designed to develop healthcare specific knowledge and skills, both academic and technical, necessary for transition to clinical or work-based experiences in healthcare. The foundational standards incorporate anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, communication, healthcare systems and teams, health science career research, legal and ethical practice, safety, health and wellness, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, first aid, disease, therapies and care rehabilitation, prevention, systems theory, legal standards, ethical and safety practices, advance technical skills, and information technology applications. Guiding students to make connections from the classroom to the healthcare industry occur through job shadowing, clinical rotation, internship, and/or cooperative education.

__Cluster__: Finance __Major:__ Accounting: __Description__: The Accounting major is designed to help students develop the skills necessary for the highly technical interaction between accounting and business, to develop an understanding of the steps of the accounting cycle as applied to several different kinds of business operations, and to develop an understanding of accounting concepts, principles, practices, subsystems, and internal control procedures. The students develop an understanding of various methods in using subsidiary ledgers, in preparing financial statements, and in performing end-of-period procedures. Use of the computer in simulated activities gives the students an opportunity to see the advantages of technology in accounting procedures. Accounting provides students with entry-level skills in the accounting profession and/or a foundation for continued study in accounting or a related business field.

Cluster: Human Services Major: Nail Technology Description: The Nail Technology program is designed to prepare students to take the national certification exam. Nail Technology students receive training in the art and science of the care and beautification of nails. The course of study includes instruction in diseases and disorders, chemistry, biology, and anatomy and physiology of the arms, hands, and feet. Manicures, pedicures, tips, sculptures, and wraps are incorporated by means of theory and practical application on both mannequins and live models. Also included in the course of study is salon planning and management.

Cluster: Information Technology Major: Information Support and Services Description: The Information Support and Services major is designed to prepare the student to perform entry-level tasks under the supervision of an experienced technician. Students receive instruction in safety, communication skills, leadership skills, human relations and employability skills, effective work practices, and in the installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of personal computers. Associated peripheral equipment and data cabling construction and installation are also included. Laboratory activities provide instruction in installation, component replacement, operating systems, and upgrades in accordance with CompTIA A+ certification standards.

Cluster: Information Technology Major: Networking Systems Description: Networking is designed to provide students with classroom and laboratory experience in current and emerging networking technologies. Instruction includes networking media, topologies, network operating systems, models and protocols, codes and standards, addressing, diagnostics, routing, WAN services, network security, and leadership skills. In addition, instruction and training are provided in the proper care, maintenance, and use of networking software, tools, and equipment. Particular emphasis is given to the use of critical thinking skills and problem-solving techniques found in math and communication programs. Upon successful completion of these courses, students will be able to seek employment or further their education and training in the information technology field.

Cluster: Information Technology Major: Web and Digital Communications Description: Students majoring in Web and Digital Communications learn how to combine words, art, and technology to communicate with an audience. Courses in this major use the latest software to produce engaging images and interfaces for interactive products, web sites and computer games.

Cluster: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Major: Pre-Engineering Description: The pre-engineering program provides students with in-depth, hands-on knowledge of engineering and technology-based careers. Students begin this program by completing three foundation courses: Introduction to Engineering Design, Principles of Engineering, and Digital Electronics. Upon completion of the foundation courses, students may complete specialized courses such as Aerospace Technology, Biotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering and Architecture, and Computer Integrated Manufacturing.

Cluster: Business, Management, and Administration Major: General Management Description: The General Management major prepares students for leadership positions in management. Students will learn general management functions such as marketing, staffing, and financial decision making. Students will also gain knowledge and skills by developing a business plan for small business ownership.

Cluster: Marketing, Sales, and Service Major: Merchandising Description: The Merchandising major focuses on all aspects of getting products into the hands of the consumer. Students will receive instruction on brand and consumer research, trend forecasting, product planning and evaluation, purchasing principles, product displays, selling goods, and negotiation skills.

Cluster: Marketing, Sales, and Service Major: Marketing Communications Description: The Marketing Communications major prepares students for careers in areas such as advertising, sales promotions, and market research. Through a sequence courses students will learn the marketing functions of selling, promotion, and distribution. Students will also be introduced to the concepts of advertising including budget development, media selection, design, and the preparation of ads for various media.

Cluster: Marketing, Sales, and Service Major: Marketing Management Description: The Marketing Management major prepares students to create policies and direct the operations of businesses. Through a sequence of courses students will gain knowledge on economic, marketing, and business fundamentals. Students will examine the functions of marketing including selling, promotion, and distribution. Career options associated with this major include entrepreneur, franchisee, and small business owner.