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Explore diverse pathways at Galt High School, from Agriculture Mechanics to Ornamental Horticulture, with Capstone classes and industry certifications. Prepare for careers in fields like agriculture, mechanics, and leadership.
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Galt High School Career and Technical Education Pathways
The A B and C of Galt High School G Academy EST Academy areers with Children
AG Academy Cultivating Excellence
AG Mechanics Three pathways to choose
Agriculture Mechanics Pathway (YEARS 1 and 2) 1st Year in Ag Mechanics 2nd Year in Ag Mechanics Agriculture Metals & Welding (2) Agriculture Power Mechanics 1 (2) Ag Construction BITA 1 (2) • Introduction to Agriculture Mechanics Skills Notations: Must be concurrently enrolled in another Ag program class Requires the successful completion of the class pre-requisite, May be repeated for credit Capstone class
Agriculture Mechanics Pathway (YEARS 2 & 3) 2nd Year in Ag Mechanics 3rd Year in Ag Mechanics Advanced Agriculture Welding & Fabrication (2) (3) (4) Advanced Agriculture Power Mechanics 2 (2) (3) (4) Ag Construction BITA 2 (2) (3) (4) • Agriculture Metals & Welding • Agriculture Power Mechanics 1 • Ag Construction BITA 1* Notations: Must be concurrently enrolled in another Ag program class Requires the successful completion of the class pre-requisite, May be repeated for credit Capstone class
Prerequisites • Grade Level: Capstones 3rd Year 11-12th Only • Grades for both semesters (C-) or better • Teacher Recommendation (Behavior, maturity, attendance) • Ag Construction BITA 1 & 2 Meets A-G College Prep • Briggs & Stratton Master Service Technician • Honda Certified Technician • Adv. Fabrication AWS Certification • Electives are part of Graduation Requirements Outcomes & Certifications
Program Completer • 3 Years completion of Specific Pathway • Completion w/ C (75%) or better • Industry Certifications • Briggs & Stratton 11 Total • Honda 19 Total • AWS 3 Total Completion of Career Readiness Unit • Cover Letter • Résumé • Portfolio • Job Interview • Competing on FFA CDE Team
Agriscience Four year pathway ( all courses A-G and NCAA Approved)
agriscience pathway (Years 1 & 2): 1st Year in Agriscience 2ndYear in Agriscience Chemistry and Agriscience Biology and Sustainable Agriculture • A lab science course for college bound students with an extensive lab component that connects the big ideas of life science with agriculture applications. College prep course with emphasis on the physical and chemical nature of soil as well as the relationships between soil, plants and animals as they pertain to animal production.
agriscience pathway (Years 3 & 4): 3rdYear in Agriscience 4thYear in Agriscience OR 4thYear in Agriscience Ag Anatomy and Physiology(4) (Honors Credit) Advanced Interdisciplinary Science for Sustainable Agriculture An interdisciplinary lab science course with students researching agriculture management principles. Farm to Fork(4) Students analyze both the structure and function of living things specifically focusing on species used for agriculture production Students apply plant science concepts as they learn to grow their own food in their own garden plot. Notations: Must be concurrently enrolled in another Ag program class Requires the successful completion of the class pre-requisite, May be repeated for credit Capstone class
Ornamental Horticulture All classes a-g approved*
Ornamental Horticulture: 1st Year in Ornamental Horticulture Elements and Principles of Floral Design Emphasizes the necessary knowledge and skills to provide an understanding of artistic perception, creative expression, historical and cultural context; aesthetic valuing and connections, relations and application of the visual arts. 2nd 3rd and 4thYear in Ornamental Horticulture Advanced Floral Design (2) (3) (4) Students explore floriculture industry on a more technical and advanced level. As they run their own floral shop. Art elements and principles are foundations for all units. Notations: Must be concurrently enrolled in another Ag program class Requires the successful completion of the class pre-requisite, May be repeated for credit Capstone class
Agriculture leadership Other non-pathway offerings
Agriculture leadership: 1st Year in Ag Leadership Leadership in Agriculture (1) Weekly meetings are held and students are responsible for the operation of student activities at the high school. Students must apply and be interviewed 2nd 3rd and 4thYear in Ag Leadership Advanced Leadership in Agriculture(1) (2) (3) A continuation of the Leadership in Ag class with students using parliamentary procedure and other leadership skills as they work on committees, promote school pride and spirit, and learn and uphold Student Body Constitution. Notations: Must be concurrently enrolled in another Ag program class Requires the successful completion of the class pre-requisite, May be repeated for credit Capstone class
BEST Academy Nothing but the BEST !
BEST Academymission statement BEST Academy is designed to provide students with the opportunity to become productive and responsible citizens of the 21st century. BEST Academy’s Biomedical and Engineering pathways enable students to extend their learning beyond school. BEST Academy offers an opportunity for students to apply their high school knowledge and skills to an independent career exploration in an area of personal interest.
Biomedical Science Four year pathway (All classes a-g approved)
Biomedical science pathway (Years 1 & 2): Principles of Biomedical Science (PBS) Human Body Systems (HBS) Students explore concepts of biology and medicine to determine factors that led to the death of a fictional person. Students examine the interactions of human body systems as they explore identity, power, movement, protection, and homeostasis. J. Lopez, 2015 J. Lopez, 2014 O. Corona 2015 O. Corona 2013
Biomedical science pathway (Years 3 & 4): Biomedical Innovations (BI) Medical Interventions (MI) Students explore how to detect and fight infection; screen and evaluate the code in human DNA; evaluate cancer treatment options; and prevail when the organs of the body begin to fail. Students build on the knowledge and skills gained from previous courses to design innovative solutions for the most pressing health challenges of the 21st century. O. Corona 2014 O. Corona 2014 J. Lopez, 2016 E. Barron, 2015 J. Lopez, 2016
Engineering Three pathways (All classes a-g approved)
Engineering pathway (Years 1 & 2): Principles of Engineering (POE) Introduction to Engineering (IED) Students dig deep into the engineering design process, applying math, science, and engineering standards to hands-on projects. Through problems that engage and challenge, students explore a broad range of engineering topics, including mechanisms, the strength of structures and materials, and automation.
Engineering pathway (Years 3 & 4): Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) Civil Engineering and Architecture (CEA) Digital Electronics (DE) Students learn important aspects of building and site design and development to design both residential and commercial projects and document their work using 3D architecture design software. Students study topics such as combinational and sequential logic and are exposed to circuit design tools used in industry, including logic gates, integrated circuits, and programmable logic devices. Students are introduced to the high-tech, innovative nature of modern manufacturing and learn about manufacturing processes, product design, robotics, and automation.
technology Two pathways (All classes a-g approved)
Technology pathway (Years 1 & 2): 2nd Year in BEST Technology 1st Year in BEST Technology AP Computer Science Principles (CSP) Exploring Computer Science (ECS) Computer Science is involved in nearly every field of study and ECS provides students with an introduction into that world through topics of Human Computer Interaction, Problem Solving, Web Design and Computing and Data Analysis. Students further their understanding of algorithms, graphical user interfaces, the Internet, big data, cybersecurity and human-computer interactions, while learning how to express ideas with creativity; safe and effective use of Internet.
Technology pathway (Years 2 & 3): 3rd Year in BEST Technology (New course 2017-18) 2nd Year in BEST Technology (New course 2017-18) Advanced Communication and Information Technology (ACIT) Beginning Communication and Information Technology (BCIT) Computer Science is involved in nearly every field of study and ECS provides students with an introduction into that world through topics of Human Computer Interaction, Problem Solving, Web Design and Computing and Data Analysis. Students further their understanding of algorithms, graphical user interfaces, the Internet, big data, cybersecurity and human-computer interactions, while learning how to express ideas with creativity; safe and effective use of Internet.
H.E.A.L.SHealth Education & Life skills “Teaching creates all other PROFESSIONS ” unknown
Careers with children Four year Pathway1 1
Careers with children pathway (years 1 & 2) 1st Year in Careers with Children 2ndYear in Careers with Children Life Management II Life Management 1 • Create power point presentations on environmental and hereditary factors negatively impacting pre and post natal development. • Research and create a portfolio including the financial costs to raise a child, child safety and first aid, impact of children’s nutrition on lifelong health, • Write and illustrate a children’s story with a nutrition storyline and read to Fairsite preschoolers. • Create a professional portfolio containing preschool math, language arts, science, art, health and nutrition lesson plans. • Develop original puppet shows to perform at Fairsite Preschool incorporating creative writing, collaboration, art skills, and applied knowledge of age appropriate themes and vocabulary.
Careers with children Pathway (years 3 & 4) 3rdYear in Careers with Children 4thYear in Careers with Children Careers with Children Introduction to Child & Family Growth Students experience prenatal and early childhood development, and health related conditions through: • Wearing a Pregnancy Simulator • Caring for Newborn Infant Simulators • Experiencing drug affected, shaken baby and medically fragile infant simulators • Field trips to UC Davis Medical Center pediatric ICU to observe pediatric patients and their health care providers • Creating brain models to learn contributing factors leading to optimal brain development • Creating and teaching preschool language arts, math and nutrition lessons • Create a Teaching Portfolio with lesson plans • Receive job preparedness training at Sac Works • Develop: Cover Letter & Resume • Interview with elementary school principal • Intern daily at preschool and elementary school classrooms • Teach language arts and math lessons
interior design Three year Pathway1
Interior Design pathway (years 1 & 2) 1st Year in Interior Design 2ndYear in Interior Design Life Management II Life Management 1 Students create portfolio containing color wheel, color schemes, elements and principles of design and students dream bedroom. Students create a portfolio containing color wheel, psychology of color, color schemes, elements and principles of design, and work in groups to design a house for an assigned client.
Interior design pathway (Year 3) 3rdYear in Interior Design Interior Design • Students: • Develop an elements and principles of design portfolio • Design a Color Board • Create a 3-D room model
Contacts: Administration: Kellie Beck KBeck@GHSD.k12.ca.us Robert Lemmon RLemmon@GHSD.k12.ca.us Alan Posey APosey@ghsd.k12.ca.us Ag Academy: Carl Wright CWright@GHSD.k12.ca.us Cheryl Reece CReece@GHSD.k12.ca.us Dane White DWhite@GHSD.k12.ca.us Derek Silva DSilva@GHSD.k12.ca.us JessaLee Goehring JGoehring@GHSD.k12.ca.us Katelyn Titus KTitus@GHSD.k12.ca.us BEST Academy: Brooke Beckett BBeckett@GHSD.k12.ca.us Debra Crane DCrane@GHSD.k12.ca.us Jason Lopez JLopez@GHSD.k12.ca.us Oscar Corona OCorona@GHSD.k12.ca.us HEALS Department Jana Din JDin@GHSD.k12.ca.us Michelle Antrobus MAntrobus@GHSD.k12.ca.us Donna Hartje DHartje@GHSD.k12.ca.us