POWER MECHANICS 1 Semester 1/2 Credit

Prerequisite: Freshman standing

Power Mechanics is designed to offer a solid background of principles, information and skills in the areas of tools, small engines, measurement and safety. Principles, knowledge and skills are developed which apply directly to Automobile Services I and II. The knowledge and skills developed in this course are beneficial to students advancing to Automotive Services I and II; although, it is not required.

AUTOMOBILE SERVICE I 1 Year 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Sophomore-Senior Standing

This course provides students with an introduction to the automotive industry. Students will become acquainted with the major vehicle subsystems and components, identify their function and importance, and learn their service requirements. This general overview course covers shop safety, hazardous materials, basic physics principles, steering, chassis, suspension, brakes, internal combustion engines, electricity, drivetrain systems, and basic diagnostics. The lab portion of this course offers hands-on experience that reinforces the theories and service procedures presented in the classroom. This course is a prerequisite to Auto Service II.

AUTOMOTIVE DIAGNOSTICS 1 Year 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Passing grade in Automobile Service I or consent of the instructor

This course is available to any student with a satisfactory performance in Automotive Service I. The purpose of the course is to prepare the student for a career in the field of auto mechanics. Students will study suspension, drive-train, air conditioning, engine analysis, volt-amp testing welding principles as applied to the automotive industry and limited engine overhaul. Activities include reading and writing, viewing audio- visual programs, taking local field trips, listening to lecture/ demonstrations and shop practice. No body repair work is practiced in this course.

ADVANCED AUTOMOTIVE DIAGNOSTICS 1 Year 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Senior Standing, consent of the instructor, and passed Automotive Diagnostics

This course provides an advanced study of engine systems, transmissions, heating and cooling systems, and steering and brakes. Students will use multimeters, oscilloscopes, and scan tools to test engine sensors and emission systems. Scan tools will also be used to test electronic steering control, ABS function, and traction control. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be prepared for an apprenticeship in the automotive industry and/or post-secondary automotive program study.

METALS (DUAL CREDIT MCC) 1 Semester 1/2 Credit

Prerequisite: None

This course is a general metalworking course introducing Precision Machining as it applies to Manufacturing. Students will be introduced to power machinery such as milling machines, lathes and grinders. Related projects and exercises will be provided. Safety will be highly stressed. Courses in Drafting are highly recommended in conjunction with Metals. This is a dual credit course with MCC (IMT-100) and students may receive college credit for this course by meeting the academic criteria.

MANUFACTURING I (DUAL CREDIT MCC) 1 Year 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Passing grade in Metals or consent of the instructor

The first twelve weeks of the course will be lathe operations, SMAW welding, print reading and employability skills. At twelve weeks, students will use their experiences from Metals I and the beginning of this course to determine if they would like to specialize in Welding or Manufacturing. Students will write resumes, put together portfolios and interview for the pathway they prefer. The remainder of the year will be developing skills in that chosen pathway. Using a flipped classroom model, students will have access to course content, tutorial videos and online resources that pertain to their pathway. The instructor will guide both Welding and Manufacturing groups toward industry certifications and assist both groups during the same class period. Certifications will include NIMS Safety, Measurement and Materials, Turning Between Centers and Chucking kills as well as AWS D1.1 3G Welder Certification and AWS SENSE Modules 1-5. This is a dual credit course with MCC (IMT-100) and students may receive college credit for this course by meeting the academic criteria.

MANUFACTURING II (DUAL CREDIT MCC) 1 Year 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Passing grade in Manufacturing I or consent of the instructor

This is an advanced course in Manufacturing or Welding. Students will continue on their pathway from Manufacturing I. The class will be a flipped model, with students utilizing Schoology, online content and coursework, online resources and teacher guidance to work toward industry certification in either Welding or Manufacturing. Manufacturing content will be centered around milling and CNC programming and operations. Welding will be centered around GMAW, GTAW, and Fabrication techniques. Students will be working toward NIMS Manual Milling Skills I, CNC Operator and Milling, Programming, Set-up and Operations certifications for Manufacturing. Students will be working toward AWS D1.1 FCAW 3G Welder certification as well as completing AWS SENSE Level I certification. CTSO competitions will include State Skills USA as well as TMA Machining competitions. Upon completion of the program, students may enroll in a practicum experience with one of our industry partners or, if in their senior year, they could be placed into an apprenticeship to further their education in the field.

SEMINAR IN MANUFACTURING 1 Year 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Senior standing, consent of the instructor, and passed the Level II of the preceding

course

This is an individual study course designed for a limited number of senior students who wish to do advanced labwork and career investigation in manufacturing. Areas of concentration and requirements will be decided upon by the student and teacher, and a contract will be written for each semester. Student is expected to fulfill the requirements of the contract. Emphasis will be on attainment of maximum growth toward self-set goals.

HONORS INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING DESIGN (PLTW) 1 Year 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Students should be enrolled in college preparatory mathematics and science courses.

IED exposes students to a design process, professional communication and collaboration methods, design ethics, and technical documentation. It gives students the opportunity to develop skills in research and analysis, teamwork, technical writing, engineering graphics, and problem solving through activity, project, and problem-based learning. This is a hands-on, real-world problem-solving approach to learning. Students learn and apply the design process, acquire strong teamwork and communication proficiency, and develop organizational, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills. Using math, science and technology concepts, they will discover the answers to questions of how things are made and what processes go into creating products. Students will use the same industry-leading 3D design software as major companies. They will explore aerodynamics, astronautics, and space life sciences. Students will apply biological and engineering concepts related to biomechanics (robotics). Students will design, test, and construct circuits and devices such as smart phones and tablets while working collaboratively on culminating a capstone project.

HONORS PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING (PLTW) 1 Year 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Honors Introduction to Engineering Design

Through problems that engage and challenge, students explore a broad range of engineering topics, including mechanisms, the strength of structures and materials, and automation. Students develop skills in problem solving, research, and design while learning strategies for design process documentation, collaboration, and presentation. This course is the second in the series of three that is the intended path for pre-engineering students at McHenry. This series of classes not only prepares students for the rigors of college engineering curriculum and workplace expectations but also serves as a career exploration and selection tool.

HONORS ENGINEERING DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT (PLTW) 1 Year 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Honors Principles of Engineering

This course is the third in the series of three that is the intended path for pre-engineering students at McHenry. This series of classes not only prepares students for the rigors of college engineering curriculum and workplace expectations but also serves as a career exploration and selection tool. Through problems that engage and challenge, students explore a broad range of engineering topics, including mechanisms, the strength of structures and materials, and automation. Students develop skills in problem solving, research, and design while learning strategies for design process documentation, collaboration, and presentation.

HONORS INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE 1 Semester 1/2 Credit

Prerequisite: None

Introduction to Computer Science (ICS) is designed as a half-year high school course in Project Lead the Way (PLTW). In each module, student teams create an Android® interface to solve a problem the team defines. Students learn fundamental computer science (CS) concepts using MIT App Inventor. The course aims to develop computational thinking and build student excitement. Several days in each module are targeted to build career awareness about computing skills in all fields and to improve students’ cyber hygiene.

HONORS COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES 1 Year 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Introduction to Computer Science or consent of the instructor

Using Python® as a primary tool and incorporating multiple platforms and languages for computation, this course aims to develop computational thinking, generate excitement about career paths that utilize computing, and introduce professional tools that foster creativity and collaboration. Computer Science Principles helps students develop programming expertise and explore the workings of the Internet. Projects and problems include app development, visualization of data, cybersecurity, and simulation. PLTW is recognized by the College Board as an endorsed provider of curriculum and professional development for AP® Computer Science Principles (AP CSP). This endorsement affirms that all components of PLTW CSP’s offerings are aligned to the AP Curriculum Framework standards and the AP CSP assessment.

HONORS COMPUTER SCIENCE A 1 Year 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Honors Computer Science Principles

Computer Science A focuses on further developing computational-thinking skills through the medium of Android™ App development for mobile platforms. The course utilizes industry-standard tools such as Android Studio, Java™ programming language, SML, and device emulators. Students collaborate to create original solutions to problems of their own choosing by designing and implementing user interfaces and web- based databases. This course aligns with the AP CS A course.

ADVANCED COMPUTER SCIENCE (HONORS) 1 Year 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Computer Science A

Advanced Computer Science is a technical introduction to the fundamentals of programming with an emphasis on producing clear, robust, and reasonably efficient code using top-down design, informal analysis, and effective testing and debugging. Starting from first principles, we will cover a large subset of the Python programming language, including its standard libraries and programming paradigms. This is a rigorous and fast-paced course that requires successful completion of Computer Science A and permission from the instructor.

GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS DESIGN 1 Semester 1/2 Credit

Prerequisite: Freshman-Senior Standing

This course provides an introduction to the graphic communications/ design areas of the printing industry. Students will build specialized skills stressing the areas of design, desktop publishing, digital manipulation, digital press operations, screen-printing, vinyl, and web based creations. Students will be introduced to the Adobe Creative Suite and will create projects for their own use. This course is designed to prepare a student with entry-level job skills in areas of the print industry, as well as continuing education in graphic communications & graphic arts.

GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS DESIGN II 1 Year 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Graphics Communications Design I

This course provides an introduction to the graphic arts/communications areas of the printing industry. Students will build specialized skills stressing the areas of design, desktop publishing, digital photography, digital press operations, screen-printing, vinyl, large format printing, vinyl installation and web based creations. Students will be continue to the learn Adobe Creative Suite and will create projects for their own use as well as assist the District Print Shop production company MCHS Warriors Ink. This course is designed to prepare a student with entry-level job skills in areas of the print industry, as well as continuing education in graphic communications & graphic arts.

GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS PRODUCTION 1 Year 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Graphic Communications Design II

This course provides an advanced study of the graphic arts/communications areas of the printing industry and focuses on occupational preparation and production. Simulated on-the-job experiences from the District’s Print Shop production company MCHS Warriors Ink will provide students with opportunities to enhance their specialized skills. During non-production time students will be expected to work on projects of their choice and produce a portfolio based on their time in the Graphic Arts/Communications Program. This course is designed to prepare a student with entry-level job skills in specialized areas of the printing industry, as well as continuing education in graphic communications/arts.

ADVANCED GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS PRODUCTION (WARRIORS INK) 1 Year 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Graphic Communications Design II

Prerequisite: Senior standing, consent of the instructor, and passed the Level of the preceding course.

These are individual study courses designed for a limited number of senior students who wish to do advanced lab work and career investigation in a subject area. Areas of concentration and requirements will be decided upon by the student and teacher, and a contract will be written for each semester. Students are expected to fulfill the requirements of the contract. Emphasis will be on attainment of maximum growth toward self-set goals.

WOODS I 1 Semester 1/2 Credit

Prerequisite: None

This course will introduce the principles and concepts related to the safe use of hand tools and machine tools in modern woodworking. Additional units of instruction will include wood technology, measurement, wood joints and finishing techniques. This course is project based and students will construct projects throughout the semester. It is recommended that students enroll in Drafting as background information for Woods.

WOODS II 1 Year 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Passing grade in Woods or consent of the instructor

This course is an advanced woodworking class emphasizing the safe use of hand tools and woodworking machines used in modern woodworking. Additional units of instruction will include wood technology, project design, wood joints, machine techniques, assembly techniques, and finishing operations. Students will learn and improve techniques through a hands-on, project-oriented approach, constructing projects throughout the school year.

DIY 1 Semester 1/2 Credit

Prerequisite: Sophomore-Senior Standing

This course is designed to give students the opportunity to learn many of the skills necessary to maintain and update a home, condominium, or townhome. Units on plumbing, electrical, drywall, flooring, safety, and others that make up the construction industry will all be covered, giving every student in the class exposure to many different possible and lucrative career paths.

CONSTRUCTION EDUCATION 1 Year 1 Credit

Prerequisite: DIY or Woods I

Construction Education is a course designed to provide students with an in-depth learning experience based on the many different steps both residential and commercial construction projects. This course will also provide students with multiple career options within the construction industry. From the beginning of a construction project where bidding and estimating jobs are calculated, to finish carpentry where trim and buttoning up a construction project are completed, this class is designed to provide students with knowledge and understanding of the different steps that are taken in the many different disciplines within the construction industry. In this class, students will learn communication skills (both written and oral), mathematics skills, and hands on skills that are vital for success in the construction industry. Construction Education class will provide students exposure to many different disciplines within the construction industry though traditional classroom/shop lessons, job site field trips, guest speakers, and hands on construction projects.

DRONE OPERATIONS AND PILOT TRAINING 1 Semester 1/2 Credit

Prerequisite: Junior/Senior standing with one year of PLTW Engineering, Computer Science, or consent of the instructor

This course provides knowledge about the regulations and procedures governing the legal operation of Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS) in the United States. Students will prepare to take the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA’s) Part 107 airman knowledge test for a Remote Pilot sUAS License. In addition, students will learn to fly various sUAS (drones) including DJI Mini 2 and Mavic 2 Pro with the goal of becoming NIST certified for flight proficiency. Hands on activities will also cover safety procedures, mission planning best practices, maintenance protocols, and flight proficiency. $35 Fee for the course and possible additional fee to take FAA Part 107 Exam.

PRACTICUM IN TECHNICAL CAREERS – OFF CAMPUS 1 Year 2 Credit OR 1 Semester 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Senior standing only. Teacher assistant in technical careers, as a culmination at the end of a careers class, or with strong teacher recommendation.

This is a one semester or one-year course that will seek to place students in real world practical experiences in technical careers. The target population is senior students who have a legitimate interest to explore one of the many fields identified. Potential placements for interested and qualified students include local restaurants, industries or other businesses associated with our career tracks. Students will have a two period release and will need to maintain qualifications and produce a culminating project or portfolio. This is a two period experience.

HONORS BASIC NURSING ASSISTANT TRAINING PROGRAM 1 Semester 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Senior standing with application process. Priority enrollment will go to students accepted into the Biomedical Science senior block.

This semester-long, double-period course is designed to prepare nursing assistants to work under the direction of the licensed professional nurse to provide care in various health care settings. Coursework includes the development of basic nursing skills through lectures, laboratory demonstration and practice, and clinical experience. After a student successfully completes the Basic Nursing Assistant Certificate Program, they are eligible to take the written State Nursing Aide Competency Exam. When they pass the Nurse Aide Competency Exam, their name is added to the Healthcare Worker Registry, and they can be employed as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Required Course Fee: $225 covers the fingerprinting, clinical hours, lab supplies, and workbook. Students will have to register on their own for the CNA exam fee of $85.