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Career Experience Student Initiated Primarily Seniors (Juniors qualify too) Selection

◦ GPA in the 80%◦ Good Attendance ◦ No discipline problems

Credits◦ 1 Credit for less than 10 hours per week◦ 2 Credits for 10 hour or more per week

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Time Cards Daily Logs Monthly Goals & Objectives Project each Marking Period Attend Monthly Intern Meetings Mentor Evaluations

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Work Experience Prerequisites

◦ Passing Grade in all Academic Subjects Primarily Seniors Requirements

◦ Must be a Paid Position◦ Time Cards and Weekly Logs◦ Evaluations by Supervisors

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Career Exploration in Health Care and Medical Careers will be called Healthare Career Exploration Program

1 Year Program beginning 2015-16 10 openings for Juniors from Hershey and 10 from Lower Dauphin. Sites

◦ Hershey Medical Center◦ Country Meadows◦ VISTA School◦ Drayer –Hummelstown◦ Allegheny Valley School, etc.

Only Senior Year - Approximately 35 clinical rotations. ◦ 1 to 5 days in length, 1.5 hours per day from 8-9:30 am (Requires periods 1-

3) Look at ways to prepare during 11th grade Seminars

◦ Various health care careers and related clinical topics◦ Presented by the Hershey Medical Center staff and community

health/medical related businesses. PLEASE TAKE A HANDOUT!

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Grades 9 – 10 – 11 – 12 Applications are done online in May for the

following school year. Do not register on course selection cards!

Students may volunteer in:◦ Early Childhood Center◦ Primary and Intermediate School◦ Middle School◦ High School

*Listen for morning announcements in the Spring.

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Medical Career Exploration 4:00 to 6:00 – Mondays at Hershey Medical Center Sponsored by Medical Students Applications will be available in the Spring Runs September through December with final

presentation in lecture room at med center

*Listen for morning announcements in April for signup procedures (Usually due by June 1) Application is online too on HMC website

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A national program at Dauphin County Technical School for aspiring students of Architecture and Engineering

Tuesdays 4:30 to 6:30 pm – Professional Thursdays 4:30 to 6:30 pm– Skilled Trades Applications are available in the Fall online Runs October through February*Listen for morning announcements in the Fall—

online registration at www. acementor.org and listen for cutoff date for

registration

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Bonnie S. RitcheySchool to Career Coordinator531-2244 Ext 1228britchey@hershey.k12.pa.us

Room 228High School Office

During Homeroom

Business EducationMr. Gustantino Mrs. Ritchey Mr. Ruhl

P. 27-28

1 year course for 10th, 11th, and 12th grade (1 credit) Will learn basics of accounting Manual and computer data entry Learn to prepare journals, ledgers, financial reports,

and spreadsheets Good course to “test the waters” of accounting and

business professions All business majors must take at least 1 course in

accounting.

Prerequisite – successful completion of Accounting 1 For students looking to pursue a business major in

college Study Inventory, Depreciation, Corporate Accounting,

Corporate Fraud, and Cost Accounting Use spreadsheets daily Gain firm grasp of the accounting profession and what

doors it can open

12th Grade Only Keep the books of the school store Learn about different entrepreneurial ideas Marketing, Management, Finance, and More!!

One semester course (.5 credits)Basic understanding of management of money. Topics include:◦ Payroll deductions and management of money◦ Consumer purchasing, Identity Theft◦ Savings and checking accounts◦ Consumer credit◦ Stock Market Game◦ Taxes and major purchases and much more!

Includes a variety of marketing and management concepts utilized in the Sports and Entertainment industry.

Computer simulations, classroom activities and real-world events.

Students will manage a virtual professional football franchise ◦ Decision-making requirements for franchise location, ticket prices, advertising, promotion,

staffing, and other critical business components. Students will also work collaboratively to market and

manage different Hershey High School sporting and entertainment events.

One semester course (.5 credit) 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grade elective To master touch typing and develop proper

keyboarding techniques, speed, accuracy, and some document production.

Microtype and Word software programs are used

A lifetime skill needed to succeed!

One semester course (.5 credit) 10th, 11th and 12th grade elective Different applications and programs used at the

college level. Opportunity to show creativity though a variety of

activities and projects Skills for college level presentations and resume

writing This is the perfect course for anyone who enjoys

creative opportunities, working with others, and who wants to become more proficient with different technologies

808-Energy Power & Transportation (1-semester) (.5-crd)809-Survey Of Engineering (1-semester) (.5crd)810-Communication & Digital Media (1-semester) (.5-crd)812-Engineering Design I (2-semesters) (1-crd)813-Engineering Design II (2-semesters) (1-crd)814-Architectural Drawing and Design (2-semesters) (1-crd)815-Engineering Technology Systems (1-semester) (.5-crd)817-Manufacturing Technology I (semester) (.5-crd)819-Manufacturing Technology II (semester) (.5-crd)

Prerequisites: None• Credit: .5 Grade: 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.

Survey Of EngineeringPrerequisites: Biology, Chemistry, Pre-Calculus, Engineering Design I, Manufacturing Technology , completion or concurrent enrollment in Physics• Credit: .5 Grade: 11, 12•Students explore the varied engineering disciplines including Aerospace, Bio- Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Environmental, Mechanical, Nuclear, and Computer Engineering/Computer Science. The course will include individual and group classroom instruction and exposure to the practices of real world engineers with an emphasis on project-based learning. A key focus of this course will be on solving real-world problems within our community.

Prerequisite: None Credit: .5 Grade: 11,12A survey photography course which teaches principles of photography and fundamentalcamera techniques.Instruction and experiences include: Using 35 mm SLR camera, digital camera, photo-editing software, darkroom equipment, mounting and displaying of photos.

Prerequisites: None Credit: 1 Grade: 9,10,11,12

Utilization and Implementation of CADD (Computer Aided Drawing & Design) throughout the course. Introduction to: Geometric, Orthographic, Section View, Perspective, Auxiliary and Assembly drawing techniques and processes, along with Technical sketching and Dimensioning. Introduction to UCS & WCS coordinate drawing, along with introduction to 3‑D Modeling and Rendering drawing techniques. Introduction to individual and group projects incorporating periodically, the design and assembly of proto-type models to coincide with computer generated designs. 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 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.

• Prerequisite: Engineering Drawing II (or by selective arrangement) • Credit: 1 Grade: 11,12

• Utilization and implementation of AutoCAD (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: Proto-type models to coincide with computer generated house and building plans. • Strong emphasis on: Problem solving, Critical thinking, Analytic thinking and Creativity throughout the course.

Prerequisites: None

Credit: .5 Grade: 10,11,12 An exploration and application class involving

"pre-engineering” and manufacturing technologies in Electricity & Electronics, Mechanical Systems, Automation & Material Handling, Manufacturing Processes and Quality Control areas of study. Each area features project-based learning, interactive computer based training, multi-media instruction and hands-on experimentation with industrial equipment and software. Strong emphasis is placed on the development of interpersonal skills, collaborative learning, critical thinking and decision-making.

Prerequisites: Successful completion of Engineering Technology Systems I or Engineering Design I

Credit: .5Grade: 10,11,12

Students explore the production of a product from concept to market. A mass production product will be produced. Instruction and experiences include: manufacturing practices, designing, rapid prototyping, CAD/CAM, material properties and material selection,

CNC mill and lathe operation, assembly/assembly line and marketing. Emphasis will be placed on team work and group interaction.

Prerequisites: Successful completion of Manufacturing Technology

Credit: .5 Grade: 10,11,12  Students explore the production of a product from

concept to market. Several projects will be produced. Instruction and experiences include: manufacturing practices, designing, rapid prototyping, CAD/CAM, material properties and material selection, CNC mill and lathe operation, assembly/assembly line and marketing. Emphasis will be placed on teamwork and group interaction.