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AP COMPUTER SCIENCE A
AP Computer Science A is designed for college bound students or advanced computer skilled students who desire to take the AP Computer Science Exam A for college credit. AP Computer Science is intended to be equivalent to a beginning computer science course at a university. Programming in Java is emphasized while studying design issues to create programs that are adaptable, reusable, and understandable. Students will use Java in the development of algorithms, fundamental data structures, and learn common programming techniques for application development. In addition, an understanding of the basic hardware and software components of computer systems and the responsible use of these systems are integral parts of the course.
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AP COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES
AP Computer Science Principles is a new AP course and is designed to be equivalent to a first-semester introductory college computing course. Students in Computer Science Principles will explore the seven big ideas of computing: creativity, abstraction, data and information, algorithms, programming, the Internet, and global impact of technology. Students will follow the engaging UC Berkeley course, Beauty and Joy of Computing. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be prepared to take AP Computer Science A.
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COMPUTER APPLICATIONS 1
This course is designed to provide an increased understanding of the computer, how it works, how it processes data to be used as a tool in the home, school, and workplace. Students learn how to keyboard properly or to improve keyboarding skills. Microsoft Office 2003 applications such as Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Publisher are covered. Students create presentations using videos, sounds, graphics, scanners, animations, and digital cameras. This is a recommended prerequisite for many of the courses offered by the Business and Technology Department.
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EXPLORING COMPUTER SCIENCE
Exploring Computer Science (ECS) is a gateway course into the growing field of computer science. The ECS curriculum is a highly collaborative and project based learning environment. The course covers topics around computer ethics, privacy, web design, computer programming, data as well as robotics. The class has a strong emphasis on problem solving and serves as a platform to build the foundational programming and problem solving skills necessary for success in Computer Science industry. No prior experience is required to take this course, however if you have experience, there are opportunities for you expand and share your expertise with your peers.
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IT ESSENTIALS (“Tiger Tech”)
IT Essentials is the official course name for the RHS “Tiger Tech” program, which is a student-run technology organization that will provide technical services and support for RHS staff and students. The program will be set up and run like a small startup tech company, where students will be assigned specific positions within the organization, including student management positions. Working in teams, the students will provide tech support, training, and customer service to the RHS campus and community. Students will benefit from guest speakers and trainers from technology industry representatives, RHS staff, and from the RJUHSD tech department. Students will develop skills in computer hardware, software, and networking, and will also learn the business side of IT services, including customer service, project management, goal-setting, and time management. *Students may earn 2 + 2 credit with Sierra College for successfully completing this class with a “B” or better.
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TECHNOLOGY LEADERSHIP
This course is designed to provide 11th and 12th grade students with training in the principles and practices of high quality business leadership and management. Students will learn and apply knowledge and skills in planning and time management, team building, communications, motivations of people, decision-making and problem-solving, ethics and integrity, resource management, conflict resolution, labor/government/business relations, workplace diversity, leadership qualities, and management styles – while serving in leadership positions with the RHS Media Productions classes.
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CULINARY 1: INTRODUCTION TO FOOD AND BEVERAGE
Love food? Learn how the “pros” do it by and discover where good food comes from using foundational cooking methods preparing a variety of “from scratch” sweet and savory dishes including baked goods, soups, salads, breakfast foods and entrées with an emphasis on freshness, affordability, nutrition and flavor! Earn your Food Handler Certification and develop transferable workplace skills that will make YOU an irresistible employee. Learn the language of Culinary Arts and the business of food and with “hands-on” lab experiences twice a week using the National Restaurant Association’s ProStart Curriculum. ***Please note: Peanuts, tree nuts and shellfish are used in the Culinary Arts Program.
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CULINARY 3: ADVANCED TECHNIQUES & EVENT MANAGEMENT
Is the food industry for you? Your skills are put to work day to day in a busy commercial kitchen catering a variety of campus and community events while developing an understanding of cooking for “purpose”. Structured to simulate a working restaurant or catering business, student leaders cost, plan, test and serve recipes to suit clients’ purposes and budgets using fresh and affordable ingredients and creative culinary techniques. Numerous and diverse food service events develop an awareness of the spectrum of industry careers and opportunities while teaching the business side of food from an owner/operators perspective. Earn college credit, scholarships and job referrals while filling your resume with relevant experience for life! *students will be required to participate in a few food service events after school hours.
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BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS
The Business Communications course prepares 11th and 12th grade students for college and career by integrating English Language Arts standards with CTE standards from the Marketing, Sales, and Service Industry Sector. Reading and writing standards will be integrated throughout the course’s business topics, which include business communications, marketing, finance, operations, business ethics, and careers. Using an integrated approach, students will develop reading and writing skills through lessons and projects related to the Entrepreneurship career pathway. The course will challenge students to gather and evaluate information, formulate policies, and express persuasive arguments for business decisions. Students will read and think critically, discuss diverse perspectives on business issues, and present their views coherently in both written and verbal communications targeting both academic and business audiences. Students completing this course will leave with college level communications skills required for success in today’s business environment.
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BUSINESS CONCEPTS
This is a course for all students who plan a career path in the business field. Topics include personal recordkeeping, budgeting, economics, banking, insurance, investments, consumerism and career exploration. Guest speakers from the community and field trips to businesses are an integral part of the class. The class includes activities involving the use of computers and related technology.
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ADVANCED MEDIA PRODUCTION
Advanced Media Productions - News will apply the skills of script-writing, filming, and editing to the production of newscasts and other special projects in the school TV studio and live streaming events such as sports games and parades. Students will learn to work in production teams as producers, reporters, directors, on-air talent, audio engineers, switchers, graphic artists, etc., as they produce programs for the school, namely Eye of the Tiger Today, the school's weekly newscast.
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MEDIA PRODUCTION - NEWS
Media Production - News is an entry-level course in which students learn to broadcast news and information by using video cameras, editing video on computers, and creating different types of news programs. Students learn to communicate effectively by writing scripts, planning productions, structuring show rundowns, and editing. Technically, students learn how to operate video and audio equipment, including cameras, various types of microphones, mixers, and computer applications like nonlinear editing software. This course also introduces students to studio production in the school's TV Studio.
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MEDIA PRODUCTION - SPORTS
Media Production - sports is an entry-level course in which students learn to use video and cameras, edit video on computers. Students will learn the basics of play-by-play broadcast and color commentary. Students will also create sports based programming and learn to communicate effectively by writing scripts, planning productions, and editing. Technically, students learn how to operate video and audio equipment, including cameras, various types of microphones, mixers, sound processors, and computer applications. This course also introduces students to studio production in the school's TV Studio.
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MULTIMEDIA
This course will provide students with training and opportunities to apply knowledge and skills in the principles of image editing, multimedia design, graphic file formats, Photoshop, Flash, audio files, and basic programming. Students will apply these skills in creating animations, computer art, and digital presentations. Students will be prepared to study multimedia design at the next level, and will be able to use multimedia for their own applications in other courses.
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CULINARY 2: METHODS, WORLD CUISINES & CATERING
Take your passion for food to the next level and explore cuisines of the world, developing “palate memory” and the ability to use flavor profiles in your daily cooking. Expand and develop culinary technique and cooking methods to include Grand and derivative sauces, plated desserts, pastry, chocolate, and a wide variety of proteins, grains, fruits and vegetables. Apply your culinary and business skills in the back and front of the house by developing menus and hosting staff lunches once a month in the “Tiger Café”. The National Restaurant Association’s ProStart Foundation curriculum and ServSafe training are put into action in “hands on” labs three times per week.
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CULINARY 4: TEACHER INTERN & INDUSTRY APPRENTICE
Get a taste of careers within the food and hospitality industry while supporting Tiger Café in a leadership role. Assist and lead in web design/maintenance, marketing/communications, event/menu planning, budgeting/billing, knife skills, and recipe testing. Refine front-of-house service skills and experience by managing a variety of food service events as you continue to expand your culinary back-of-house knowledge and skills. Prepare for the management level ServSafe certification exam which, along with rigorous course curriculum and intern experience, earns credit at schools such as Johnson & Wales, Art Institutes and American River College. *students will be required to participate in a few food service events after school hours.
