Kodiak High School Career Technology

The production, processing, marketing, distribution, financing, and development of agricultural commodities and resources including food, fuel, fiber, wood products, natural resources, horticulture, and other plant and animal products/resources.

Courses available at Kodiak High School:

Maritime Science & Tech I & II

Grade Level(s): 10-12; Year-long course; Maritime 1 first semester, Maritime 2 second semester.
Prerequisite(s): None
AMSEA Alaska Marine Safety Education Assn. This course is repeatable for additional elective credit but 6 KHS Course Descriptions 2018-19 requires teacher approval. Students will explore in-depth fisheries issues including business management, vessel and gear maintenance, wheel house technology (radar, GPS, plotters, etc.) as well as review and participate in onboard safety training. Students will also participate in preparation for U.S. Coast Guard licensing exams which include Nautical Rules of the Road, Advanced Plotting and Maritime Law. Students will also have the opportunity to become PADI Scuba certified. Educational experiences will take place in the classroom as well as on the high school vessel, K-HI-C. This class is a two-period class in student schedules.

Certification Testing

PADI open water dive certification

Careers in designing, planning, managing, building and maintaining the built environment.

Courses available at Kodiak High School

Architectural Drafting I

Grade Level(s): 9-12; Year-long course
Prerequisite: None. Offered for Dual Credit. 
This course introduces students to basic architectural drafting and design skills. First-year students will be guided through the design and construction of their own single story home. Some of the topics covered in the home design process include: floor plan layout, building codes, architectural styles, structural parts, 3-D drawing and cost estimation procedures. The CAD lab at Kodiak High School is equipped with the latest Dell computers and run the most recent versions of AutoCAD design software. Students will be introduced to Revit Architecture and will create a 3D model of the home they designed in AutoCAD.

Architectural Drafting II

Grade Level(s): 10-12; Year-long course
Prerequisite(s): Architectural Drafting I with a “C” or higher.
This course expands on topics presented in Arch. Drafting I. Students will study a broad range of architectural styles and will create a two-story design of their own based on one of those architectural styles. In the course of the project students will learn about such topics as: stairway design, structural loads, full building sections and architectural detailing. Students will also create a 3-D solid model of their design with the latest version of Revit Architecture design software. Students will participate in the Frank Maier High School Design competition. This competition is open to all high schools across the state. Students work will be judged by the American Institute of Architects in Anchorage, Alaska. Students also have the opportunity to showcase their skills at the SkillsUSA competition in the spring.

Architectural Design Technology

Grade Level(s): 12; Year-long course.
Prerequisite(s): Architectural Drafting II with a “C” or higher; Teacher recommendation required.
Architectural design is an advanced program aimed at developing a broader understanding of the architectural design process. Students will study the history of architecture as well as the lives of important architects and their theories of design. Traditional drafting skills as well as AutoCAD design software will be used to expand on skills learned in Drafting II & I. In particular, students will be asked to design architectural solutions to specific design problems involving environmental impact, proposed public use, appropriate style/functionality and budget limitations. Students are also encouraged to participate in various statewide design competitions.

Wood Tech – Archery Bow Building

Grade Level(s): 10-12; Year-long course
Prerequisite(s): None. Upper classmen given priority. Course Fee is $20
This course deals with the study of construction and use of traditional bows and arrows including longbows, flatbows and recurves. In this class, students will build (and shoot) their own traditional archery gear. Course fee is $20 per year plus the material costs which run $20-$45 per bow as well as costs for accessories. Students will have lots of hands-on time with archery equipment that they make and that they can practice with. There is space in the classroom to shoot arrows and learn about the proper build of the right bow for the right job.

Woods Technology I 

Grade Level(s): 9-12; Year-long course
Prerequisite(s): None. Course Fee is $25
Wood Technology I is comprised of courses and/or programs designed to introduce and develop skills related to woods and the woodworking industry. Emphasis is placed on safety in the woodworking laboratory, the study of materials, common woodworking tools, woodworking methods and wood finishing. Students will design and make projects that are handy and professional. Examples are band saw laminated coat racks, end grain cutting boards, lathe turned bowls and plates. There is ample time and materials to make plenty of small, useful projects for the house as they learn technical joinery of wood.

Woods Technology II, III, IV 

Grade Level(s): 10-12; Year-long course
Prerequisite(s): Previous level Woods Tech and teacher approval; Course Fee is $25
This course is comprised of courses and programs designed to introduce and develop skills related to woods and the woodworking industry. Emphasis is placed on safety in the woodworking laboratory, the study of materials, common woodworking tools, woodworking methods and wood finishing. Students will design and make more advanced projects that may take a little longer but will involve advanced joinery and techniques. There are projects assigned if a student doesn’t know what to make on their own.

Construction I

Grade Level(s): 10-12; Semester or year-long
Prerequisite(s): Woods Technology. 
This course covers the beginning level of construction. Students will be introduced to basic information and techniques that apply to the building trades industry. Using equipment safely and the process of construction will be covered. The content outline covers: construction materials, exterior, construction safety, windows and doors, tools and machines, weatherproofing, framing, floors, walls and roofs. Students will also have the opportunity for a nationally recognized construction certification called NCCER (The National Center for Construction Education and Research). Plenty of hands-on time with power tools, hand tools and actual construction projects.

Career Tech Student Organization

SkillsUSA

Certification Testing

National Center for Construction Education Research, NCCER Core Curriculum

Designing, producing, exhibiting, performing, writing, and publishing multimedia content including visual and performing arts and design, journalism, and entertainment services.

Courses available at Kodiak High School

Beginning Photography
Grade Level(s): 10-12 (Upper classmen given priority); Year-long course.
Prerequisite(s): Requires commitment of leasing a Digital SLR camera from Kodiak High School. Students will be responsible for loss and/or damage. Course fee $30.Introduces the fundamentals, concepts and applications of digital imaging techniques, including basic digital camera fundamentals, enhancing images and creating images for use in print or on the web. Students will learn how to manipulate a Digital SLR camera, how to see and appreciate light in a new way and how to apply the skills that normally took place in a darkroom to a new modern “Digital Darkroom”…Adobe Photoshop/Lightroom. By course completion, the students should know how to make images important and powerful in their own right, rather than merely “taking pictures.”

Advanced Photography
Grade Level(s): 11-12; Year-long course
Prerequisite(s): Beginning Photography; Teacher recommendation required. Students must lease a digital SLR camera from KHS. This course is repeatable for additional credit, but requires teacher approval. Course fee $30.
This course in Digital Photography is designed to develop your skills in pixel based photographic design and printing. The dream of film-less photography has finally become a reality. Printers, inks and paper have evolved that are able to not only match traditional continuous tone photographic quality but can also extend traditional possibilities. Many darkroom activities are made easier and more powerful in the digital realm. Topics include manipulation of photographic images in a digital format, digital asset management, digital workflow, cropping, tone and color correction, selection techniques, masking, colorization, image enhancement and sharpening techniques.

Audio/Video Production
Grade Level(s): 11-12; Year Long
Prerequisite(s): Multimedia CIOS, Photo or teacher recommendation This course is repeatable for additional credit, but requires teacher approval. Course fee $30.
The Craft of Editing with Apple Final Cut Pro and Adobe software. The emphasis of this class is hands on training to help you start editing at a professional level. Students will write scripts, create storyboards and program a/v clips for business, entertainment and educational purposes. The course also covers advanced post production techniques including but not limited to: Adobe After Effects (Special Effects/Compositing), Logic (Music/Sound Production) and Professional Outputs with Compressor/Media Composer/DVD Studio Pro/Encore. Students may work their way towards industry certification opportunities.

Intro to Multimedia
Grade Level(s): 10-12; First semester only
Prerequisite(s): None. Course fee $30.
This course is designed for students interested in careers in the Arts, Media and Entertainment industry sector. Students will be introduced to industry-standard tools, skills, and materials that they can manipulate as the primary means of creative expression. Students will explore basic applications of various multimedia tools to create visual, aural, and written projects in both digital and print format. A wide range of current hardware and software will be explored. Topics include the principles and elements of design, basic computer drawing, drawing with shape layers, creating custom brushes and patterns, advanced selecting and masking techniques, learning and utilizing photographic and illustrative techniques to execute projects appropriate for the graphic design industry. This first semester will serve as an introduction to the field of multimedia with a focus on the fundamentals of Graphic Design through the using of Adobe Photoshop and InDesign.

Multimedia
Grade Level(s): 10-12; Second semester only
Prerequisite(s): Intro to Multimedia (first semester).
This second-semester course is a continuation of Introduction to Multimedia and will continue the focus of studies in graphic design. Semester 2 covers an introduction to executing vector-based illustration using Adobe Illustrator. Topics include navigation of the interface, the tools, drawing and manipulating basic objects, creating and manipulating type, drawing with the pen tool, applying color, using layers and an introduction to Adobe Flash software. Topics include the integration of graphics, text, audio and video into animated and interactive Web presentations. Students will use their creativity and skills to create and edit interactive multimedia presentations, digital images, sound, and movies, and will be introduced to animation and web pages. The knowledge and skills acquired in this class will enable students to successfully perform and interact in today’s technology-driven society. Students may work their way towards industry certification opportunities.

Public Speaking and Communications
Grade Level(s): 9-12; Semester course
Prerequisite(s): None
This course covers skills that students need as they leave high school and enter the workforce full time or part time, including interviewing; dealing with social media; and writing résumés, professional letters, and professional emails. It also covers public speaking skills so that students can speak to small groups and large groups of classmates and adults in a confident and professional manner.

Yearbook
Grade Level(s): 10-12; Year-long course
Prerequisite(s): Multimedia and/or photography strongly suggested. Application and interview required.
This course is repeatable for additional credit, but requires teacher approval.
This publication course produces the KHS Channel Light. Admission is by application and teacher approval. Students may specialize in layout, photography, business management, computer technology, advertising and sales, writing and editing or art. Skills in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe InDesign are very helpful. Students are selected on the basis of the capacity to work independently, creatively and responsibly. Interpersonal skills, technical skills, dedication and positive attitude are also important criteria used in the selection process. Staff must be prepared to put in time outside of the regular school day.

Business Management and Administration careers encompass planning, organizing, directing and evaluating business functions essential to efficient and productive business operations. Business Management and Administration career opportunities are available in every sector of the economy.

Courses available at Kodiak High School

Business Applications
Grade Level(s): 9-12; Semester Course
Prerequisite(s): None. 
This course covers the skills and computer software knowledge that students need to succeed in postsecondary education and training and in the world of work. Keyboarding skills, plus word processing, spreadsheet, basic accounting, presentation, and media skills (both video and audio) are all covered.

Business and Entrepreneurship I
Grade Level(s): 9-12; Year-long course
Prerequisite(s): None. 
This course covers the foundations of running a business, including customer relations, finance and accounting, human resources, information management, marketing, operations, project management, and quality management. It also covers fundamental economic principles and the role of the entrepreneur in American and global business.

Business and Entrepreneurship II
Grade Level(s): 10-12; Year-long course
Prerequisite(s): Business and Entrepreneurship IThis course goes deeper into business basics, including entrepreneurship, economics, business law, and ethical and social responsibility. But the course also focuses on the creation of an actual marketing plan for a product and on the creation of an actual business plan for the student’s own business idea.

Planning, managing, and providing therapeutic services, diagnostic services, health informatics, support services, and biotechnology research and development.

Courses available at Kodiak High School:

Diversified Health Occupations
Grade Level(s): 10-12; Year-long course
Prerequisite(s): Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology highly recommended.
The Diversified Health Occupations course is designed for high school students who are interested in health-related careers. Students will explore a variety of careers that are available in the Health care industry. Students will research careers with respect to expected job growth, post-secondary education and certifications required, cost of education, schools offering the necessary programs and the expected range of pay that can be expected over a career. Students will study the legal and ethical responsibility of health care workers, as well as industry safety and infection control standards. Nutritional needs for good health and menu development for nutritional restrictions will be discussed. Skills for the industry such as taking vital signs, suturing, and patient care will be introduced. Certification in first aid and CPR will also be available.  Second semester will focus on students learning specific skills necessary for a career in the health care career such as but not limited to laboratory assistant, dental assistant, medical assistant, physical therapy, sports medicine, or business administration. Job shadowing and industry internships will be encouraged.

Emergency Medical Technician-B
Grade Level(s): 11-12; (Must turn 18 to take the EMT-B test). Year-long course.
Prerequisite(s): 
The Emergency Medical Technician course prepares the EMT student to provide prehospital assessment and care for patients of all ages with a variety of medical conditions and traumatic injuries. Areas of study include an introduction to emergency medical services systems, roles and responsibilities of EMTs, anatomy and physiology, medical emergencies, trauma, special considerations for working in the prehospital setting, and providing patient transportation. Teaching-Learning Methods: Teaching-learning methods in this course may include, but are not limited to, assigned readings, presentations, discussion, critical thinking exercises, labs, and class activities. Evaluation procedures include quizzes, written examinations, and assignments.

Medical Terminology
Grade Level(s): 11-12; Year-long course
Prerequisite(s): Biology. Students may opt for Career Tech or .5 Health/.5 Career Tech credit.
Students will study medical terminology including the analysis and origin of word roots, prefixes and suffixes. By understanding the word components, the students will be able to build, spell and define medical words. Course content will be presented by body systems focusing on terms for anatomy, diagnostic, laboratory and medical specialties. Medical Terminology includes the use of a medical dictionary, word pronunciation and abbreviations.