PERSONAL FINANCIAL LITERACY (PFL) *pending board approval

• Course: 500

• Credit: .5

• ​Grade: 11 (Required)                        

• Personal Financial Literacy (PFL) is a half-credit Commonwealth of Pennsylvania high school graduation requirement. PFL focuses on the fundamentals of money management with a goal to develop successful students who can manage their personal finances. Specific topics include: goal setting, budgeting, income and taxes, making purchase decisions (cars, college, etc.), delaying gratification, saving, investing to grow your money, investing for retirement, borrowing money, credit, financial risk, and insurance basics.​

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PERSONAL FINANCIAL LITERACY (PFL) ONLINE *pending board approval

• ​Course: 500ONL 

• Credit: .5

• ​Grade: 11 (Required)                        

• Personal Financial Literacy (PFL) is a half-credit Commonwealth of Pennsylvania high school graduation requirement. PFL focuses on the fundamentals of money management with a goal to develop successful students who can manage their personal finances. Specific topics include: goal setting, budgeting, income and taxes, making purchase decisions (cars, college, etc.), delaying gratification, saving, investing to grow your money, investing for retirement, borrowing money, credit, financial risk, and insurance basics.

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ACCOUNTING I

• Course: 501

• Credit: 1

• ​Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12

• Accounting I is a course which is of value to all students who are looking to major in any business-related topic at the college level, or just to get an understanding of what the business world is like. Students investigate the field of accounting, including how it is impacted by industry standards as well as economic, financial, technological, international, social, legal, and ethical factors. Students reflect on this knowledge as they engage in the process of recording, classifying, summarizing, analyzing, and communicating accounting information. Students formulate and interpret financial information for use in management decision making. Accounting computer applications will be integrated throughout the course, introducing students to real-world concepts.                        

• Prerequisites:  Recommendation of the math teacher and/ Algebra 1 (or taken concurrently) 

HACC ACCOUNTING II

• Course: 502

• Credit: 1

• ​Grade: 10, 11, 12

• HACC Accounting II continues the business path for students while providing an opportunity to earn college credits for future accounting classes. The course emphasizes the why of accounting principles and procedures while implementing technology throughout the course content, allowing students to be more employable upon entering the workforce and a step ahead of college-bound business majors. This course is a must for students who plan to further their education in a variety of professional areas in the business field. The college credit earned (up to 4 credits) is also nearly universally transferable to 4-year colleges across Pennsylvania. (*Application to HACC and approximate $230 cost  are the responsibility of the student if desiring the course to count as college credit.) 

• Prerequisites: Recommendation of the accounting teacher and/or completion of Accounting I with an 80% or better average.

ACCOUNTING III/ENTREPRENEURSHIP

• Course: 506

• Credit: 1

• ​Grade: 11, 12

• This course explores various aspects of the business world, including advanced accounting techniques, business management, and entrepreneurial ideas. The class will also go into many topics in the business world, including budget planning, finance, economics, entrepreneurship, marketing, and international relations. Also, the class manages the Trojan Trading Post, the school store of Hershey High School. The class will be in charge of taking inventory, marketing, proving the cash register, making cash deposits, managing social media, and developing the financials of the business.

• Prerequisites: Recommendation of the accounting teacher and/or completion of Accounting II with an 85% or better average.

 

MARKETING

• Course: 508

• Credit: .5

• ​Grade:  9, 10, 11, 12​​

• If you ever want to own your own business or pursue a career in sales or marketing, you must understand marketing concepts. Marketing prepares students for both college-level marketing courses and sales careers while teaching students how to “market themselves” in the form of social media presence, resumes, and interviewing skills. Topics include: basic economics, entrepreneurship, sales careers, promotion, and marketing yourself.

• Prerequisites: None

​HACC INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS

• Course: 511

• Credit: .5 (3 College Credits)

• ​Grade: 11, 12

• HACC Introduction to Business is a college-level “college in high school” course allowing students the opportunity to earn three college credits in a regular period, single semester course at Hershey for a fraction of the cost of a traditional college course*. Course topics include: small business and entrepreneurship, economic systems, human resources, management, international business, the management process, marketing, and accounting. Intro to Business is one of the HACC’s most versatile courses and is required in eight of their programs. The college credit earned is also nearly universally transferable to 4-year colleges across Pennsylvania. (*Application to HACC and approximate $230 cost are the responsibility of the student if desiring the course to count as college credit.)

• Prerequisites: Required Algebra and Geometry, HACC Application, $230 for college credit.

KEYBOARDING

• Course: 521

• Credit: .5

• ​Grade:  9, 10, 11, 12​​

• Keyboarding is a recommended and popular high school business course that transforms student cell phone / tablet typing into standard, home row QWERTY keyboard typing. The course focuses on basic typing proficiency - speed and accuracy; with a goal of achieving 35-40 correct words per minute by course completion. Most assignments are asynchronous classwork utilizing typing.com to track and manage student progress. Great course to help build student proficiency for typing academic papers in the future. No textbook or outside of class homework.

• Prerequisites: None

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CULINARY ARTS 1

• Course: 841

• Credit: .5 

• ​Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12

• This basic food course introduces cooking and baking skills through unit concepts.  Units of study include kitchen math, equipment and safety, quick breads, cookies, dairy products, and manners and table setting.  An understanding of food preparation through recipe comprehension, use of equipment, food purchasing principles, nutrition, meal service. and American cuisine are emphasized.  Math and science principles are emphasized.   ​

• Prerequisites: None 

CULINARY ARTS II 

• Course: 842

• Credit: .5 

• ​Grade: 9,10, 11, 12​

• This course builds on the foundation of Culinary Arts I.  Students prepare recipes in the areas of both cooking and baking.  Units of study include yeast breads, poultry, soup, and pies.  Math and science principles are emphasized.

• Prerequisites: Completion of Culinary I. 

HOUSING AND INTERIOR DESIGN 

• Course: 850

• Credit: .5

• ​Grade:  9, 10, 11, 12​​

• This is a course that primarily involves a study of housing and design principles from basic to interior design.  Topics will include building, buying, and renting a home, and the selection and design of house plans.  In addition, students will design interiors and select the furniture and materials needed for furnishing the rooms.  Wise consumer choices will be emphasized throughout but artistic skills are not required.

• Prerequisites: None

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The Technology Education Curriculum is an elective course curriculum that provides all levels of student learners in grades 9 through 12 with courses that target 21st century technology initiatives and implements a high degree of STEM/STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) components, as they relate to state and national SAS (state assessment standards).Students have the opportunity to engage in courses that provide enrichment into the principles of engineering & design, architectural design, energy, power & transportation, engineering systems (electronic, mechanical systems, robotics, manufacturing), digital media & photography and manufacturing technologies.​ Students have the advantages of implementing the latest technology tools into these courses, such as: advanced CAD (computer aided design software), 3D printing, CNC/CAM software, EV3 Robotics, etc.  All of these courses have a direct or indirect collaborative connection with relative core subjects and also help students start to develop a pathway to planning for higher education and careers.​​

 

 

 

 

DIGITAL PRODUCTION 

• Course: 571

• Credit: 1

• ​Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12

• This course will teach you the basics of media, digital video production, and editing. You will get hands-on training in camera, sound, lighting, graphics, directing, recording, and editing, as well as script writing and on-air performance. Students will script, direct, shoot, and edit a number of productions for DTSD, including the daily HNN Student News (morning announcements) broadcast. Through this course, you will acquire the skill of learning how to create digital productions to meet a client's needs, as well skills in customer service and project management.

• Prerequisites: None

ENERGY, POWER, AND TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGY

• Course: 808

• Credit: .5

• ​Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12

• Energy, Power, and Transportation will provide a comprehensive study of the elements and concepts associated with energy, power, and transportation and their relationships to one another, the environment, and their technological processes. The course will include individual and group classroom instruction and hands-on activities and projects to enhance the learning of the concepts and provide  a strong emphasis on 21 century STEM/STEAM Initiative.

• Prerequisites: None

COMMUNICATING WITH DIGITAL MEDIA 

• Course: 810

• Credit: .5

• ​Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12

• This course introduces students to the concepts of Graphic Communications.  Students will learn about the elements and principals of design, fundamental skills in the areas of illustration, desktop publishing, the principles of photography, fundamental camera techniques, and various printing processes.

• Prerequisites: None

TECH ED INDEPENDENT/UNITS STUDIES

• Course: 811

• Credit: .5

• ​Grade: 11, 12

• This course is designed for students who have had the pre-requisite courses of: Engineering Design I & II and Manufacturing Technology I & II. The course will allow for students to independently (or in small student groups) select, investigate, research, design, manufacture, and orally present assessed evidence of their chosen technology problem/project. The students will be implementing research, design, and manufacturing skills, along with implementing state-of-the-art design software, manufacturing tools, and equipment required for these 21st Century STEM initiatives. Students will also be implementing critical thinking, creative thinking and problem solving throughout the course curriculum.

• Prerequisites: Engineering Design I & II, Manufacturing I & II

ENGINEERING DESIGN I 

• Course: 812

• Credit: 1

• ​Grade: 9, 10, 11

• Utilization and implementation of AutoDesk software as a means to introduce the design process and engineering principles.  Introduction of AutoCAD for Mechanical Drawing and 3D Modeling.  Use of other software for animation (3D Max), product development (Inventor and Fusion) will be utilized.  The final portion of the course will focus on architecture (Revit and Formit) to develop design, concepts, and creation.  Strong emphasis on STEM/SEAM problem solving, critical thinking, analytic thinking, and creativity throughout the course.  Some hands-on and 3D printing opportunities throughout each unit.

• Prerequisites: None

ENGINEERING DESIGN II

• Course: 813

• Credit: 1

• ​Grade: 10, 11, 12

• Utilization and implementation of CADD (Computer Aided Drawing & Design) throughout the course. Incorporation of Engineering Drawing I techniques and processes into select individual and group research projects. Advanced exposure to 3-D Modeling, Rendering and 3-D Visualization through the course. Design and assembly of advanced proto-type models to coincide with computer generated design projects. Implementation and usage of the Internet for in-depth project research and exploration. Incorporating the relationship of the course with the practices of business and industry through projects, research and periodic enrichment experiences throughout the school year. Strong emphasis on STEM/STEAM problem solving, critical thinking, analytic thinking and creativity throughout the course. Use of the AutoDesk Cad software programs throughout the course.

• Prerequisites: Completion of Engineering Design I

ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING AND DESIGN

• Course: 814

• Credit: 1

• ​Grade: 11, 12

• Utilization and implementation of CADD (Computer Aided Drawing & Design) throughout the course. Course includes the research and study of various facets of residential and commercial building structure principles and design. Layout and design of foundation, floor, wall, roof and elevation plans, through the use of 2-D and 3-D modeling, rendering and drawing techniques and processes. Design and assembly of prototype models to coincide with computer generated house and building plans. Implementation and usage of the internet for in-depth project research and exploration. Incorporating the relationship of the course with the practices of business and industry through projects, research and periodic enrichment experiences throughout the school year. Strong emphasis on problem solving, critical thinking, analytic thinking and creativity throughout the course.

• Prerequisites: Engineering Design II (or by selective arrangement).

MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY I

• Course: 817

• Credit: .5

• ​Grade: 10, 11, 12

• Students explore the production of products.  Several products will be produced.  Instruction and experiences include: uses of hand, power, and stationary tools, manufacturing practices, rapid prototyping, CAD/CAM, and material properties.  Emphasis will be placed on teamwork and group interaction.  

• Prerequisites: Successful completion of Engineering Design I or special arrangements.

MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY  II

• Course: 819

• Credit: .5

• ​Grade: 10, 11, 12

• Students continue to explore the production of a product from concept to market.  Skills and techniques from Manufacturing Technology I will be incorporated along with new concepts.  Several projects will be produced.  An emphasis is placed on CNC and CAD/CAM instruction and production.  Experiences include: manufacturing practices, product design, rapid prototyping, material properties, material selection, and marketing.  Emphasis will be placed on teamwork and group interaction. 

• Prerequisites: Successful completion of Engineering Design I and Manufacturing Technology I or special arrangements

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