Lake Region Union High School

317 Lake Region Rd.
Orleans, Vt. 05860
(802) 754-6521

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701 Basic Global Technology 1 Credit

This course, an introduction to the rapidly changing world of technology, focuses on how mankind uses resources to solve problems such as meeting our human needs and wants. It is an action-based program concerned with technology, its evolution, utilization and significance with industry, its organization, personnel, techniques, resources and products, and their cultural, environmental and economic impact on our modern-day global society. The course uses the system's model of input-process-output and feedback loop to consider some of the most important aspects of the four major technological systems of communication, construction, manufacturing and energy/power/and transportation. The course uses a "hands-on" or activity centered approach to technological problem solving through individual and cooperative group projects; thus, emphasis is on learning by experience and "discovery." Extensive use of traditional drafting, woodworking, metal working, plastics and power mechanics, materials, tools and processes are introduced and integrated throughout this yearlong course. This should encourage the students to continue to explore other courses offered by the Industrial Arts and Vocational Agricultural Departments and also to consider a variety of career options as they progress through high school.

702, 703 Woodworking 1/2 Credit

This one semester course is for students who want to experience, in a hands-on environment, the safe use of woodworking hand, power, and machine tools. This is a project orientated class that could lead toward a hobby (avocation) or to a profession (vocation). Certainly, the skills, practices, and procedures learned in woodworking, including the safe, responsible, and cooperative use of powerful machine tools, will carry over into many other professions, whether the resource being machined is wood, metal, or plastic.

After a thorough review of safety concerns the students can either design their own individual project or build from a set of pre-drawn plans. At various points in the semester students will receive demonstrations which emphasize more sophisticated craftsmanship and woodworking techniques. Students will be required to compute the board foot cost of their projects and are allowed thirty dollars worth of wood free per year. Interested students can repeat this class to develop their woodworking skills and are encouraged to design and problem solve their own projects. *(Successful completion of this course may fulfill 1/2 credit of the fine arts graduation requirement.)

Prerequisite: Basic Global Technology and/or Sophomore Status

710, 711 Introduction to Drafting 1/2 Credit

This one semester course emphasizes drafting fundamentals using traditional methods. It is a basic course and will involve learning the correct use of the "T" square, triangles, compasses, and templates. Some of the topics covered will be sketching, lettering, geometric construction, multi-view drawings, and dimensioning and notes. Also in this course, after a thorough foundation of traditional practices is established, students are introduced to the powerful I.B.M. Type Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) work stations and are encouraged to explore their potential. *(Successful completion of this course may satisfy 1/2 credit of the fine arts graduation requirement.)

712 Drafting II Mechanical 1 Credit

This is an advanced course for students who are seriously considering drafting, or a related technical field, as a career and who may be going on to a two-year vocational college. After a thorough review of the topics covered in Drafting I, this course will focus on advanced multi-view, sectional view and auxiliary view mechanical problems. Other areas that may be considered are pictorial drawings; working drawings; blueprint making; design; model making; mock-ups; prototypes; maps, charts and graphs; electrical and welding drawings; fasteners such as screws and bolts; cam and gear design; surface and development (sheet metal layouts); and manufacturing processes. As this is a self-paced class, students are encouraged to explore areas of personal and/or professional interest. Students are also expected to continue to develop their computer literacy through extensive use of the CAD work stations, as many assignments are CAD specific. *(Successful completion of this course may satisfy 1/2 credit of the fine arts graduation requirement.)

Prerequisite: Introduction to Drafting

713 Drafting II Architectural 1 Credit

This is an architectural drafting course in which students will learn the basics of residential building construction including planning and estimating. In this course the student is expected to produce a complete set of house plans including: plot plans, floor plans, elevations, sectional views, details and perspectives using traditional drafting instruments and methods. The CAD work stations and blue printing machine are also available. Students will be encouraged to consider affordable, energy efficient structures such as passive solar, super insulated and/or earth sheltered dwellings. Students are also required to build a balsa wood scale model of their "dream" house. In addition, students are encouraged to participate in the ongoing Barton "Brick Kingdom" Historical Project, which depicts a scale model of the manufacturing center as it was when it flourished in the early 20th Century. This project is voluntary and includes working with professional architects, model makers, surveyors, and the local historical society. *(Successful completion of this course may satisfy 1/2 credit of the fine arts graduation requirement.)

Prerequisite: Introduction to Drafting

Vocational Agriculture

The purpose of the Lake Region Union High School Vocational Agriculture Program is to provide students with a sound, broad agriculture education that meets the students' needs for further education or jobs in local industries. Instructional areas include leadership, farm management, agribusiness, ag mechanics/construction, horticulture/greenhouse management, basic natural resources including soil and water issues and basic wildlife concerns.

720 Introduction to Agriculture 1 Credit

In the Introduction to agriculture class students will be exposed to all aspects of the agriculture field of study. Some of the topics covered include: Intro to: Dairy Science, Equine Science, Forestry, Horticulture, Ag Mechanics.

--Students in this class will become involved with the FFA (a youth group designed to foster leadership and self-esteem). This group will allow the student to join teams and travel to competitions.

--Students in this course will also become certified in tractor safety during the spring semester.

--This class is designed as the foundation class for the Vocational Ag Program. This is a time when students can set career goals.

724 Life Knowledge 1/2 Credit

This course is designed to offer young people the personal skills needed to be successful in today's very competitive world.

Topics to be covered:

Leadership styles
Learning styles & leadership
Becoming a leader
Communication skills
Personality types
Leading teams & groups
Public speaking - prepared and on the spot
Time management
Basic Parly Pro (Roberts Rules of Order)
Your attitude & your future
Conducting successful meetings
Ethics in the workplace
Work skills
Problem solving and decision making developing a stronger self concept
Selecting a career and finding a job, getting the job, resumes, cover letters, interviews
Keeping the job

Note: This course is offered every other year based on enrollment.

723 Basic Ag Mechanics 1/2 Credit

This course is designed to offer young people with basic skills necessary to further their knowledge in one of the trades. Skills obtained will allow them to perform basic repairs and build agriculture structures.

Topics to be covered:

Careers in Ag Mechanics
Using the Ag Shop
Using hand tools
Project planning
Arc welding
Painting
Small gas engines
Electricity
Plumbing
Understanding hydraulics and pneumatic systems
Concrete and masonry agricultural structures
Tool fitting, gas heating, cutting, brazing and welding

Note: This course is offered every other year based on enrollment.

727 Basic Equine Science 1/2 Credit

This course is designed to offer young people with a basic understanding of equine industry.

Topics to be covered:

History and development of the horse industry
Equine Sciences Industry and Technology
Pasture Management
Reproduction
Safe Management and handling
Recreational horses
Specialty horses and related species
Citizenship, Leadership and Organizations
Biology of a horse
Nutrition
Health management
Facilities and equipment
The economics of the horse
Careers in equine science

728 Fish and Wildlife 1/2 Credit

This course is designed to offer young people with a basic understanding of the Fish and Wildlife area of study.

Topics to be covered:

Classification of animals * Animal behaviors and habits
Animal structure and anatomy *Animal nutrition and digestion
Animal growth *Animal reproduction
Conservation *Laws of energy
Natural cycles: carbon, nitrogen, water *Food chains
Biomes of North America *Wildlife resource
Gnawing mammals *Hoofed animals
Predatory mammals *Marine mammals
Unusual mammals *Waterfowl
Game Birds *Birds of prey
Songbirds *Fishes
Reptiles and amphibian
Relationship between agriculture and wildlife

Note: This course is offered every other year based on enrollment.

722 Introduction to Horticulture 1/2 Credit

Introduction to Horticulture is designed to introduce students to topics around horticulture. Students will be growing and selling plants in the school's greenhouse. Selling the plant material will introduce the students to the business of plant sales.

Topics to be covered:

Plant Science--including plant anatomy, types of plants and plant needs.
Floral Design--including centerpieces and arrangements for special occasions.
Wreath Making--Christmas fund-raiser
Holiday Centerpieces--also include swags.
Plant Propagation--including propagation from see, plugs, tissue culture, and division.
Greenhouse Management--including watering, growth retardants, fertilization, and marketing.
Landscape Design--including use of animals, perennials, eye appeal, and color scheme.
Vegetable and fruit gardening--site choice, types of plants, etc.

725 Diversified Agriculture 3 Credits

Farm management is a two year, three period per day vocational class that is designed to give students experience and understanding of all aspects of farm management.

Topics to be covered:

Animal Reproduction--including learning how to artificially inseminate cattle.
Animal Nutrition--including feed types and ration balancing.
Animal Facilities--including facilities for dairy beef, equine, and other related structures.
Ag Business--including record keeping, income statements, and budgets.
Ag Mechanics--including equipment repair and maintenance.
Second Year Students will do: Senior Projects.
Develop a portfolio-which will contain a resume, cover letter, and job application.
Students will also do job shadowing or co-op experiences depending on career goals.
(Successful completion of this course may satisfy 1 credit of the math graduation requirement.)

WHY WOULD I WANT TO TAKE AN AG CLASS? I'm not going to be a farmer!

Ag classes will provide you with the needed knowledge to be successful in college or on the job. Besides, Ag classes are FUN!

Students who enroll in Ag classes not only learn from the textbook, but also "learn by doing," through hands-on experiments in and out of the classroom. Also, you will have the opportunity totravel around the state and maybe even the country.

* Do you want to do any of the following jobs: Military, Nutritionist, A.I. Technician, Dairy Farmer, Floral Designer, Forester, Greenhouse Manager, Horse Trainer, Landscaper, Mechanic, Wildlife Specialist, Soil Conservationist, Research Scientist, Teacher, Raising Crops? If you answered yes, Ag classes are for you.

FFA

The FFA is a youth organization designed to teach students leadership, personal growth and career success through agriculture education. The FFA chapter elects officers who run the monthly meetings. These officers also plan chapter events such as field trips, Christmas parties, sleigh rides, and the annual chapter banquet. These events cost money; so, one of the major tasks for the chapter is fund raising. Some fund raisers include fruit sales and flower sales. Students are also encouraged to join teams and participate in Career Development Events.

Examples of Career Development Events include:

Dairy Cattle Selection
Equine Selection
Forestry Skills
Floral Design
Welding

Through participation in the FFA students become eligible to receive scholarship and cash awards for their proficiency.

Supportive Vocational Services

An individualized vocational program primarily for juniors and seniors on an IEP may be offered. This program includes: Employment assessment, employability skills, job training and work experience when available, transition planning and community-based skills training.

NCCC Satellite Offerings

755 Building Trades I 3 Credits

First year students are exposed to proper safety techniques, safe use of power and hand tools, identification and use of building materials, print reading, construction related math (including decimals, fractions, estimation, geometry, linear, area, and volume calculations), and proper construction procedures. These include the framing of floors and walls, planning and construction of stairs, calculation and construction of roofs, installation of doors and windows, installation of various insulation products, interior wall coverings, apply siding, exterior trim, and how to plan and build decks. Interior finish work includes, applying trim to doors and windows, applying moldings, hanging interior doors, cabinetry as well as installing hardware. Students, after proper class preparation, will actually construct a house and apply learned procedures. Students are also exposed to teambuilding and will hone problem-solving and employability skills. Students will have limited exposure to concrete foundations, electrical, plumbing, and commercial construction techniques.

756 Building Trades II 3 Credits

Second year students review safety procedures and learn more new and more varied construction techniques. They are given more of a leadership role and are expected to perform tasks with less guidance. Housing projects are not always completed during the school year due to the size of the project. When this situation occurs, second year students are primarily responsible for finishing the previous year's project. *(Successful completion of this course may fulfill one credit of the math graduation requirement.)

775 Health Careers I 3 Credits

Health Careers is designed to expose students to the medical field and includes areas in nursing, physical therapy, radiology, respiratory therapy, dental assisting, dietary, operating room, and other related areas. This course includes units on anatomy and physiology, human growth and development, infection control, legal responsibilities, medical terminology, job safety, employability skills, and much more related to the health care industry. A clinical component will be included to provide practical experience in many health care areas. *(Successful completion of this course may fulfill one credit of the science graduation requirement.)

776 Health Careers II 3 Credits

This course is a continuation of Health Careers I. Health Careers II focuses on clinical skills. Students will participate in two certificate training programs: Licensed Nursing Assistant and First Responder. Clinical Internships will be offered during the second semester. The internships can correspond with the student's area of interest. *(Successful completion of this course may fulfill one credit of the science graduation requirement.)

729 Outdoor Power Mechanics 3 Credits

Small Engines are fun and exciting to work on. You will learn a skill that can be used on a daily basis. In this class we will work on various engines such as lawn mower, chainsaws, trimmers, snowmobiles, and atvs. You will learn how to diagnose problems with the engine and repair the problem. You wil also learn how to service lawn mowers to snowmobiles and learn thename for each part and there function. You will also learn how to clean all types of carburetors to make each motor run properly. This class has a lots of hands on activities along with some bookwork to learn the theory behind engines. You will also be able to get a certification in tractor safety and OSHA Certified.