MVRHS Program of Studies SY 19/20

Human Services 828/829
Human Services students study the full span of human development. Focus begins with birth and early childhood education, and
moves through to elder care and end-of-life issues. Field trips, guest speakers and practicum/field experiences all highlight local
programs and careers that address human service needs for different segments of the population. These segments include: families in
poverty, people with disabilities, the homeless, children and elderly. Students have full access to helping professions of their choosing.
Human Services offers students a springboard into professions such as: teachers, probation officers, activities directors, therapists,
social workers and many other related career pathways. All students are given the option to join Future Business Leaders of America
(FBLA).

Embedded High School Credit: ​ Social Studies
Industry Certifications: ​Heartsaver CPR, AED and First Aid; Vermont Child Care Industry Careers Council Certifications, Center Early Childhood Regulation
Training (ECRT)
Concurrent Enrollment for College Credit: ​Communication in the Early Childhood Education and After-School Workplace, 3 credits, Community College of
Vermont
Articulation Agreement for Advanced Standing:​ Johnson State College

Industrial Mechanics and Welding 802/803
The Industrial Mechanics and Welding (IMW) program is for creative thinkers who enjoy designing and fabricating. In the IMW
facility, students work on projects ranging from metal art, to building with a CNC machine, to designing and building a wood chip
boiler, an electric vehicle and street rods. Students have over 28 pieces of major shop equipment at their disposal including a 48”X 96”
CNC plasma cutting table. The IMW program enjoys a unique friendship with Hypertherm Inc. who has established scholarships for
two IMW seniors each year.

Embedded High School Credit:​ Science
Concurrent Enrollment for College Credit: ​Machining Processing, River Valley Community College, 4 credits
Articulation Agreement for Advanced Standing:​ University of Northwestern Ohio
Industry Certification: ​S/P2 Environmental Safety Training Certification

Natural Resources 804/805
Our mission in the Natural Resources (NR) program is to expose and get students excited about outdoor-related careers. The six main
areas of our curriculum are forestry, natural history, diversified agriculture, horticulture, water and soils. Safety, equipment usage, and
teamwork are very large parts of the program as well. Students participate in leadership training and regional competitions through the
Future Farmers of America (FFA). Hopefully after two years in the program, students find an area of high interest, and take steps to
secure a job or further their education in a related field. Examples of careers that NR students have pursued include: arborist, floral
designer, forester, water management, heavy equipment operator, land management, furniture builder, state inspector, and outdoor
recreation, among many others. Come visit us and see all the things we do.

Embedded High School Credit: S​ cience
Concurrent Enrollment for College Credit: ​Burls to Boards, 3 credits, Vermont Technical College
Articulation Agreements for Advanced Standing: P​ aul Smith’s College; SUNY Cobleskill
Industry Certifications:​ ​Chainsaw Safety and Usage Certifications; Levels I and II First Aid and CPR Certifications; Game of Logging I and II

STEM - Introduction to Engineering Design /833
Using the Project Lead the Way curriculum, Introduction to Engineering Design (IED) students dig deep into the engineering process.
This program focuses on applying math, science and engineering theory to hands-on projects. Students will work both individually
and in teams using 3D modeling software and real-life project assembly. Project progression will be charted and documented both in
an engineering journal and in the Digital Assessment Tool.

Semester-long students may choose to receive: ​1.5 credits in Engineering, ​OR​ 1 credit Pre-calculus and 1 credit Engineering
Year-long students may receive: 1​ credit Algebra II (only available in the afternoon), 1 credit Engineering, and 1 credit Technology

STEM - Principles of Engineering/834
While using the Project Lead the Way curriculum, Principles of Engineering (POE) students work through problems that engage and
challenge, while exploring a broad range of engineering topics, including mechanisms, the strength of structures and materials, and
automation. Students develop skills in problem solving.

Semester-long students may choose to receive: 1​ .5 credits in Engineering, OR 1 credit Physics and 1 credit Engineering

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Project Lead The Way Computer Science Essentials/838
Computer Science deals with the nuts and bolts of the Information Technology (IT) world. Students will use Python as their primary
tool in developing excitement and computational thinking skills as they explore career paths in the IT arena. Students will utilize
multiple platforms as they develop programming skills and explore the workings of the Internet. Projects and problems include
application development, visualization of data, cybersecurity and simulation. Cybersecurity will provide students with tools and
concepts to create solutions that will allow people to share computing resources while protecting privacy.

Semester long 1.5 credit Computer Science Semester 1 AM

Project Lead The Way Computer Science Principles/839
Students will learn multiple platforms and programming languages. They will develop programming expertise and explore the
workings of the Internet. They will develop applications and visualize and manipulate data using SQL. Students will be introduced to
cybersecurity.

Full year course 3 credits 1 credit Tech English, , 1 credit Computer Science, 1 credit Elective -Year long PM

Project Lead The Way Cybersecurity/840
Students will create solutions that protect resources and identify computer vulnerabilities and understand how to close them. They
will develop a commitment to ethical computer use and develop digital citizenship. Further students will learn skills to develop a
cyber infrastructure that is fast and safe.

Semester long 1.5 credit Computer Science Semester 2 AM

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Student:​ ​ _​ ________________________________________ Y.O.G. ______________________

The purpose of this sheet is to set a student’s goal, beyond graduation, to which he/she aspires. To attain this goal the parents/guardians must
support this aspiration and the school must provide the educational components necessary for success.

Specific goal beyond graduation which will provide the focus for his/her educational plan:

Academic Planning Chart

9​th 10t​ h 11t​ h 12​th

English ​(4 Credits)

Social Studies ​(2 ½ Credits)

Civics and The World (1)

Economics ½

U.S. History 1

Mathematics (​ 4 Credits)

Science (​ 2 Credits)

Biology 1, Physical Science 1

Physical Education​ (1 Credit)

Computer Literacy​ ( ½ Credit)

Health ​(1 Credit)

Arts Education​ ( ½ Credit)

Open Electives​ (5 ½ Credits)

*Total Credits​ (​ 21)

(*) Indicates minimum Credits required for graduation

Career Interest: ___________________________________________________

Student Signature:_______________________________________ Date:_________________
Guidance Counselor Signature:_______________________________ Date:_________________

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