Courses Offered

CULINARY ARTS PROGRAM

The Culinary Arts Program at Arcata High School offers a broad exposure to industry-standard techniques and education with the goal of preparing students for employment and potential careers in the Foodservice and Hospitality field. The program strives to use professional equipment and quality materials and products for class assignments and cooking labs. Students may prepare, cook and consume the products. Students may be asked to develop professional skills by participating in fundraising activities to assist with the cost of class materials.

**CULINARY ARTS I

9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th Grades – Elective Year Course

This class introduces the basics of food safety and sanitation, food preparation, food presentation, and professional behavior (e.g. effective communication, time management, and problem-solving). Culinary Arts I is the Introductory Course in the Foodservice and Hospitality Career Pathway.

CULINARY ARTS 2

10th, 11th, and 12th Grades – Elective Year Course

Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor & grade of “C” or better in Culinary Arts I.

This class is designed to reinforce all basic food safety and food preparation skills developed in Culinary Arts I with an introduction to commercial food preparation and an exploration of International Cuisine. Students in Culinary Arts II will have the opportunity to take the state exam to receive a California Food Handler Card, a requirement for employment in the Foodservice Industry. This course is the Concentration Course in the Foodservice and Hospitality Career Pathway.

CULINARY ARTS 3

11th and 12th Grades – Elective Year Course

Prerequisite: Submit Application & Permission of Instructor & grade of “C” or better in Culinary Arts II.

This course is designed to prepare students for entry-level work in the food service industry. Students are required to demonstrate competency in safety and sanitation practices by testing (and receiving) a California Food Handler Card. Demonstration of basic food preparation skills including basic techniques, knife skills, and power tool safety. This course is primarily lab oriented, yet there will be written work and testing involved. Culinary 3 students will be required to develop a refined resume for a Foodservice Industry job search. Second semester students may have the opportunity to explore and develop job skills through work experience/community classroom. Culinary Arts III is the Capstone Course in the Foodservice and Hospitality Career Pathway.

CULINARY ARTS 4

12th Grade Year Course

Prerequisite: Submit Application & Permission of Instructor & grade of “C” or better in Culinary Arts III.

This course is a continuation of Culinary Arts 3 with added responsibility for catering on and off campus and/or special projects. Job placement and staging in local restaurants may be required. This course is a collaboration between advanced culinary students and the instructor and is intended to give students the opportunity to expand on their culinary interests and pursue their culinary goals

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES

**LEADERSHIP

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th Grade – Elective Year Course

Prerequisite: Completed leadership application required

This class consists of the ASB officers, elected class officers, and appointed representatives from the student body. This is project based course aimed at increasing students’ leadership capabilities. Through the planning and execution of numerous events for the school, students will discover how to best effect change in their communities. Students will learn to communicate effectively as they work through real world issues that arise from planning and implementing projects. Part of being in leadership requires students to attend extra-curricular activities, athletics, and other events that take place at Arcata High School.

TECHNOLOGY ESSENTIALS I

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, and 12^th Grades Semester Course

Fulfills District Computer Graduation Requirement

Tech Essentials is a high school graduation requirement that allows students to explore the world of technology. Students will incorporate proper keyboarding technique to word processing, desktop publishing, spreadsheets, and presentation software. Discussions will include computer literacy, Internet, email, and social networking safety.

VIDEO AND AUDIO PRODUCTION 1

9th-12th Grade - Elective Year Course

This course provides students with technical instruction and practical experiences in the production of audio, film, video, and media projects for business, information, and entertainment. Students experience both the creative and technical aspects of audio design & filmmaking in conjunction with learning about historical and contemporary traditions and conventions. Students are instructed on the three stages of project creation. In pre-production, students learn the basic principles of story development, screenplay writing, storyboarding, scheduling, and budget planning. Instruction in the production stage includes basic visual composition, color theory, setup, and operation of the camera, sound, and lighting equipment. Students learn to use industry-standard software applications like Adobe Premiere for video and audio post-production. Students will create film projects that are creative in nature and also video projects that are informative. An emphasis will be on making informative videos for our school community.

WORK EXPERIENCE

11^th and 12^th Grade – Elective Year Course

Prerequisite: 2.00 GPA and employed for 10+ hours per week.

Work Experience is a concurrent enrollment class requiring an application to the College of the Redwoods prior to the start of the semester. Students without a work opportunity and/or not registered at CR within the first two weeks of the semester will be dropped from the class!

https://www.redwoods.edu/admissions/Admissions-Home/1-Apply

To see the entire packet of information regarding Work Experience please see the information letter for 2023-24.

Earn credit for on-the-job learning! Students discuss career goals and set appropriate learning objectives with Work Experience Instructor to gain valuable job skills as they complete their hours. Students receive information on resume and interview best practices, career counseling, and access to career assessment tools. Job performance is evaluated by students, employers, and instructors. (Work Permit is required unless the student is over 18)

INNOVATION DESIGN INSTITUTE EDUCATION

Science ● Technology ● Engineering ● Art ● Math

IDI is a sequenced, curricular pathway where Technology and Science meet Design. This meeting place is a makers’ space called The CoLab. Within IDI core disciplines (science, math, engineering, and the arts), students work collaboratively and individually innovating, designing, and fabricating products that improve people’s lives locally and globally. IDI provides space where students have access to teacher facilitators, industry experts, and industry standard software, technology and equipment.

We prepare students for the 21st century with technologies that are an integral part of the evolving job market.

*AP COMPUTER PROGRAMMING

10th, 11th and 12th Grades - Elective Year Course

Prerequisites: Integrated Math 1 and Integrated Math 2

Fulfills 3^rd Year math requirement if Integrated Math 1 requirement has been completed.

Over the next decade, employment for computer science jobs is projected to grow faster than any other industry. Even if you do not end up in a computer science career, computer programming is a modern survival skill that will come in handy in many ways.

For those with little computer experiences, fear not! This course follows a fun new method of teaching computer programming called “creative computing”. Creative computing dispenses with the traditional, technical approach to computer science and replaces it with exploration and creative projects. Students will use code to create art, animation, games, and other projects of their own creation.

In this class you will learn to code in multiple languages, including Java, Python, JavaScript, HTML and CSS. In addition to software development for personal computers, students will also get a chance to program electronics such as robots, Arduino microcontrollers, and Raspberry Pi microcomputers. Some students will also have the opportunity to learn the Linux operating system (the one used by most Internet servers).

At its core, computer programming is about critical thinking and problem solving, essential skills that will help you succeed no matter where you go after high school. Whether you are an uber geek, or have only a slight interest in programming, this class is for you.

Students can receive college credit for this class through the CR dual enrollment program. This credit transfers to all California four-year universities and many other public and private colleges nationwide. Students may also take this as an AP class.

*COMPUTER PROGRAMMING

9th, 10th, 11th and 12th – Elective Year Course

Prerequisites: Integrated Math 1

Fulfills 3^rd Year math requirement if Integrated Math 1 requirement has been completed.

*INTERACTIVE MEDIA 1

9th, 10th, 11th and 12th Grades – Fulfills Fine Art Requirement Year Course

Prerequisites: none

This course covers foundational topics in interactive media. Through the development of video games, students get hands-on experience with basic design concepts, 2d and 3d graphics and animation, and basic computer programming. The course uses industry-standard software and technology to prepare students for careers in related industries. Students work on a series of game projects in which they learn and practice basic interactive media skills. These basic skills assignments are accompanied by a group project which allows students to work in design groups. In their group, each student plays the role of their chosen profession, such as programmer, designer, or artist.

This course is part of the Innovation Design Institute, a sequenced pathway of classes preparing students for a broad array of creative and technical careers. Innovation Design Institute students have access to teacher facilitators, industry experts, and industry standard technology. The classroom is called the CoLab, or “collaboration laboratory”. The CoLab is part shop, part lab, and part classroom combining all the resources of art, computers, science, and shop classes; equipped with machines like 3D printers, laser engravers, CNC machines, and robots; all used in a curriculum that teaches 21st century skills.

INTERACTIVE MEDIA 2

10th, 11th and 12th Grades – Elective Year Course

Prerequisites: Interactive Media 1

Where the Interactive Media 1 was about acquiring new skills, Interactive Media 2 is about practicing and developing those skills. This course allows students to work on projects of their choosing and gives them opportunities to research and explore their interests in related fields. These include video game development, software development, and other related fields. Students typically are given more time to work each project so they can go more in-depth with their learning. After completing the course, students will be able to apply the design process to their creations. In addition to their projects, students also embark on an exploration of potential careers. They identify their interests, research careers, and develop a professional portfolio. Interactive Media 2 students have an opportunity for job a shadow at a local organization related to their career interests.

**MAKERS 1

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th Grade – Elective Year Course

Prerequisites: none

The Makers 1 course provides a foundation in a wide variety of skills used by designers, engineers, and innovators. Makers is a hands-on, project-based course that will also challenge you intellectually. Practical skills are learned, such as drafting, electronics, computer programming, robotics, 3D modeling, 2D graphics, basic tool use, soldering, 3D printing, laser engraving/cutting, and CNC machining. Students also gain a foundation of essential skills such as communication, problem-solving, critical thinking, designing, measuring, and working with their hands. If you want to learn to create, invent, and innovate, this is the class for you!

**MAKERS 2 (PRODUCT INNOVATION AND DESIGN)

11^th and 12^th Grade – Elective Year Course

Prerequisites: Makers 1 + any of the following: Robotics Wood 2, Metal 2, Auto 2, any AAI class.

Product Innovation and Design is a capstone course for the pathway. The course provides a culminating experience for students with advanced skills in the areas of Making, Art, and career technical classes such as Wood and Metals. The main focus of this course is professional development and entrepreneurship. Students apply skills learned in previous courses to develop professional-level projects. In addition to class projects, students participate in an internship with a local organization related to their career interests.

**ROBOTICS ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th Grade – Elective

Computer & Electronic Technology is an introductory course in electricity and electronics. The course uses hands-on projects to teach fundamentals of electronics. Projects include creating electrical circuits, programming microcontrollers, creating robots. Students also have the opportunity to participate in robotics competitions. Topics include methods for generating and storing electricity, design and selection of energy efficient devices, and the impact of electricity and electronics on society and the environment. Students will learn basic components of physics, chemistry, and mathematical analysis, as needed. In the class, students will participate in laboratory instruction covering electrical and electronic devices, circuits, systems, and test equipment. Instruments used in the study of basic electronics are discussed, demonstrated, and used. Emphasis is placed on safety, interpretation of schematic diagrams, and familiarization with electronic components.

MANUFACTURING AND DESIGN

The Career Technical Education program at Arcata High School offers a broad exposure to courses within the fields of auto, metal and wood, and uses appropriate, quality materials for all class assignments. The students design and fabricate a wide variety of projects throughout the school year. Basic materials for the classes are provided at no cost to the student. Should a student wish to keep a project or expand on the required assignment, she/he would be charged for the cost of materials. The cost may be paid on a per project basis or with one flat rate as indicated in the course description.

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY 1

10^th, 11^th and 12^th Grades - Elective Year Course

Fulfills 3^rd Year math requirement if Integrated Math 1 requirement has been completed.

This course is designed to give a basic understanding of the automobile and its components, as it relates to the potential technician as well as consumer oriented vehicle maintenance. The course will include: Introduction and Safety, Hand Tools, Small Engine Rebuild, Vehicle Service and Maintenance, Brakes, Electrical Systems, Steering and Suspension.

ADVANCED AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY (MHS)

11^th and 12^th Grades - Elective Year Course

Prerequisite: Auto 1 with a grade of C or better - Fulfills 3^rd Year Math Requirement

This course presents the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills obtained in Auto 1 to the maintenance and repair of the automobile. The course will include “hands-on” units in: Introduction and Safety, Vehicle Service, Brake Systems, Manual Drive Trains and Axles, Automatic Transmission and Engine Performance.

*ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN – (MHS)

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, and 12^th Grades – Elective Year Course

Fulfills UC and CSU Fine Arts Requirement

Architectural Design is a course that will introduce students to the fundamental concepts of art through architectural history and design theory. Historical perspectives and social issues are introduced to help students better understand art as a powerful means of communication. Students will be introduced to architectural design principles and various art forms as they relate to architecture and architectural components. Additional emphasis will be placed on logical reasoning, visualization, and practical application using basic sketching and technical drawing techniques. Students will follow the stages of the design process by completing a project from the site analysis to a finished building design.

BUILDING TRADES/CARPENTRY– (MHS) 2-Hour Course

11th and 12th Grades – Elective Year Course

Prerequisite: One Semester of Woodworking with a Grade of C or Better

The Construction Technology Program offers students an opportunity to learn a wide variety of construction-related skills. The class is a “hands-on” training where students do the building. Class projects have included new home construction, commercial building construction and school-site projects. Students earn tool credit as compensation for work performed during the school year. Credit is “cashed in” upon completion of the year’s building project and is used to buy tools for each of the trained carpenters. Motivated students will be assisted in being places in paid employment positions. High school units earned can be applied toward a Construction Technology Certification from College of the Redwoods Construction Technology Department.

DRAFTING 1/COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING AND DESIGN (CADD) (MHS)

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, and 12^th Grades – Elective Year Course

Meets High School Fine Arts Graduation Requirement

This class is an entry-level course designed to teach basic drafting skills and techniques. Students will use board drafting tools as well as computers to complete a variety of drafting projects. Drafting, the language of industry, is an opportunity to create, design, and construct your own individual project. Autodesk and Master Cam design software is used to create and design projects that can be manufactured on the Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) milling machine and the new Rapid Prototyping machine. Projects are completed in class and most are displayed at the annual Humboldt County Technology Fair. High school units earned can be applied toward a Drafting Technology Certification from College of the Redwoods Drafting Technology Department.

METAL 1

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, and 12^th Grades – Elective Year Course

Meets High School Fine Arts Graduation Requirement

This course is an introduction to general metals. Topics covered include: forging, casting, sheet metal, bench metal, arc and oxy/acetylene welding, and basic hand tool usage.

METAL 2

10^th, 11^th, and 12^th Grades – Elective Year Course

Prerequisite: Metal I

This course is a continuation of Metal Technology 1 with greater emphasis on skill development and quality workmanship, technological expertise, project development, precision measuring.

METAL 3

11^th and 12^th Grades - Elective Year Course

Prerequisite: Metal 2

This course is primarily a project development/welding fabrication class where students apply the skills they have acquired in welding and machine tool technology to produce projects previewed by the instructor.

METAL 4

12^th Grade – Elective Year Course

Prerequisite: Metal 3

This course is an independent study, open lab for students to perfect their skills in all metal areas. Students must be able to work independently with a minimum of instruction while maintaining Industry Standards.

*WOODWORKING 1

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, and 12^th Grades – Elective Year Course

Fulfills UC and CSU Fine Art Requirement

This course is a technical and aesthetic exploration of wood working. Students will produce several projects designed to expose the beginning wood worker to many aspects of the profession. Various woods and joinery techniques will be discussed from both the artistic and utilitarian perspectives. Tools and Techniques presented will provide the students with the necessary skills to begin designing and constructing their own wood projects.

WOODWORKING 2

10^th, 11^th and 12^th Grades – Elective Year Course

Prerequisite: Completion of Woodworking 1

Students will plan and build projects of their own design and expand woodworking skills and knowledge through building a required project. Topics covered include cabinet making and advanced joinery. An emphasis is placed on project development, self- motivation and technical specialization.

WOODWORKING 3

11^th and 12^th Grades - Elective Year Course

Prerequisite: Woodworking 2

This course is a continuation of Woodworking 2. It builds a greater degree of skill and knowledge of woodworking with increased emphasis on creativity and introduction to mass production.

WOODWORKING 4

12^th Grade – Elective Year Course

Prerequisite: Woodworking 3

This course is an independent study-open lab for students to perfect their skills in all wood areas. Students will be expected to creatively design and build complex woodworking projects. The completion of a mass production project using various fixtures and jigs designed by the student will be required.