Searcy High School2012-13 Electives

HANDS-ON LEARNING

Join the Searcy FFA Chapter

• Dissection Labs

Public Speaking• Group Work

Survey of Agriculture What to expect…• Great Hands-on experience learning

the basics of Science, Mechanics, Leadership, and FFA.

Plant ScienceYou will learn everything there is

about plants, work in the greenhouse, & grow plants for the FFA plant sale.

Animal Science

You will learn:1. How to Raise Animals2. Reproduction3. Care & Maintenance4. Breeds of cattle, horses, pigs, goats, & sheep. 5. Hands-on labs like: shearing livestock,

administering medications, trimming hooves, etc

Ag Mechanics

Projects from Ag Structures

Leadership & Communication•Teamwork•Public Speaking•Self Confidence •Parliamentary

Procedure

FFA livestock Show team

Come join us…I promise…you WON’T regret it!!

YEARBOOK!It’s an “Annual” thing.

Yearbook

Staff

Child and Parenting

Foods and Nutrition

Which Way is

EAST?

Elective Class9th, 10th, 11th and 12th gradesProblem SolvingTeam WorkCommunity OrientedLife SkillsProject BasedWork EthicStudent Driven

EAST

ArchiCAD• Industry Standard CAD Program

Softimage• Animation

•Arkansas Children’s Hospital•Bikers for Foster Kids•Habitat for Humanity•White County Animal Shelter•Get Down Downtown•GPS Searcy Fire Hydrants•EAST Night Out•Lights, Camera, Learn!

Community

Career Education

Workplace Readiness

• Self Assessment• Job Research• Educational Planning• Career Planning• Employer Expectations• Getting and Keeping a Job• Career Portfolio• Arkansas Career Readiness Certification.5 credit

Interested Juniors and Seniors Who Value

Opportunity and Advancement

It’s not personal…..

IT’S

BUSINESS

Computerized Business ApplicationsGrades 9, 10, 11, 12

1 Credit – Two semester course

This is the core course to be a completer in any Program of Study in Business.

This class is the prerequisite for: Digital Communications I, II, III, IV

Units include:

• Word

• Excel

• Access

• PowerPoint

• Outlook

• Publisher• Capstone

Simulation (integration using all programs)

Banking PrinciplesGrades 10, 11, 12

.5 credit -1 semestercourse

Taught in the Fall

Weekly class visits by Bank Employees

Security First Banking Simulation

- students assume the role of a bank customer

Learn how a bank can help you reach your financial goals

Topics include:

•Money and Interest

•Bank Loans

•Home Mortgages

•Deposits in Banks

•Negotiable

Instruments

LOOK INTO BANKING– A CAREER YOU CAN “COUNT” ON

Banking Operations

Grades 10, 11, 12

.5 Credit -1 semestercourse

Prerequisite: Banking Principles

Taught in the Spring

Midtown Bank Teller Simulation – students use software to complete teller transactions

Learn entry level skills needed as a bank teller

Topic include:

•Teller duties•Handling Checks•Processing Transactions•Cash Handling•Cash Balancing•Bank Security

Intro. To FinanceTopics of study:*Money management

*Financial security

*Credit management

Semester class

.5 credit

Grades 9-12

Prerequisite:CBA *This class focuses on your

role as a student, citizen, consumer, and active participant in the business world.*You will learn how to manage your money and invest wisely for the future.

Accounting IFull year class

1 credit

Grades 10-12

You will learn basic accounting principles as they relate to both manual and computerized financial systems.

The purpose of this course is to teach beginning accounting principles and prepare you for further accounting studies at the college level or with technical training.

Accounting is one of the business core courses needed for any type of business major in college. Accounting is used in many areas of business and government.

Accounting IIFull year class**must have Accounting I credit

I credit

Grades 11-12

You will learn more advanced accounting principles that deal with corporate and cost accounting systems.

The purpose of this course is to continue learning more advanced accounting applications and procedures.

Accounting is one of the business core courses needed for any type of business major in college. Accounting is used in many areas of business and government.

ManagementFull year class

1 credit

Prerequisite:Accounting I or currently enrolled in Accounting I

Grades 10-12

Topics of study:

*Management process

*Decision-making

*Environmental factors

*Basic ethics

*Social responsibility

*Participate in the Stock Market Game

Digital Communications I & II

Digital Communications I: Layout and Design

Study Adobe InDesign SoftwarePrerequisite: CBA1 Semester - .5 credit•Introduction to Digital Media•Communicating with Color•Layout and Design•Typography•Publications

Digital Communications II: Imaging

Study Adobe PhotoShop SoftwarePrerequisite: Digital Communications I1 Semester - .5 credit•Hardware/Software & Storage Media•Photography•Graphics Editing•Advanced Desktop Publishing

Digital Communications III & IV

Digital Communications III:Digital Media

Study Adobe Dreamweaver & FlashPrerequisite: Digital Communications II1 semester - .5 credit•Elements of Media•Web Design•Audio/Sound•Animation•Integration

Digital Communications IV:Audio/Video Production

Study Adobe Premiere & Final Cut XPrerequisite: Digital Communications III1 semester - .5 credit•Introduction to Video•Video Pre-Production/Production•Video Post Production•Integration

New Lab

New state-of-the art computer lab. Includes 25 Macs with access to color laser printer and poster-size printer.

Word Processing I & II

• An elective offered by the business department and taught in the new Mac lab.

• Must have had keyboarding.• 1 semester each - .5 credit each• Study Office for the Mac 2011. The newest

version of Office available.

Business Programs of StudyA program of study means a seal is placed on your diploma showing an area of study while in high school. A student can be a program completer in more than one area. Program of study include:

Management:• CBA• Management• Acct 1

Accounting:• CBA• Accounting I• Accounting II

Banking:• CBA• Banking Principles• Banking Operations• Accounting I

Digital Communications:• CBA• DC I/II• DC III/IV

If you have questions about a business course contact:Mrs. Latimer(Room 206), Ms. Moseley (Room 208) or Mrs. Akridge (Room 207)

FBLAThe club associated with the business department is FBLA – Future Business Leaders of America.

Santa Paws Project

Some of our Projects:•Fall Leadership Conference•Christmas for Kids•Santa Paws•DataMatch•Spring Leadership Conference

You must have had or be enrolled in a business classto be a member of FBLA. The keyboarding class in the 8th grade does satisfy thisrequirement.

Take 1

Think you want to be on TV?

• Use HD video cameras• Tell stories using audio and video• Edit video using Apple computers• Work in a TV studio• Be a TV anchor• Make music and graphics• On and off camera opportunities

Think you want to be a NEWSIE?• Learn to post stories to the website• Take photos of school and

community events• Shoot video and edit on your iPhone

or iPad• Work on the new Lion Press App• Make music and graphics• Blog, podcast, write stories• Use social media (Facebook, Twitter)

to advertise storiessearcylionpress.comCHECK US OUT!

Take TV Broadcast 1, then the next year you can apply for Lion TV News or Jumpstart

Take Electronic Journalism 1, 2, 3, 4

Join our NEWS team!

Attention Juniors and Seniors!

WELDING

•Provides Training in all areas auto body repair and refinishing•Students will receive concurrent college credit

Auto Body Collision Repair

Automotive Service Technology

•Provides students training in brakes, electrical systems, engine performance, and suspension/steering systems•Students receive college credit from ASU Searcy

Power Sports Tech• Prepares students with

knowledge and skills in the repair, service, and maintenance of small internal-combustion engines.

• Certificate of Proficiency in Power Sports will be received after successful completion of this program.

• Students will receive concurrent college credit from ASU Searcy.

ENERGY AND ROBOTICS TECH

•Prepares the student with an overview of the natural gas, wind, solar and other alternative energy industries.

Computer Machining Tech

Combines computer and machine tool technology.

Students will learn how to use computer numerical control lathe and mill.

Students will receive a Certificate of Proficiency after completing required courses.

Students will receive concurrent college credit

•An introduction into the world of medicine and medical careers.•Medical procedures used in hospitals by nurses and other medical personnel will be learned.•Students will learn modern medical terminology and study anatomy.

Medical Professions

Cosmetology•Training includes:Hair styling and careNail careFacials

• Student will become a licensed cosmetologist after completing 1500 hours and passes State Board