Assistant Principal - Oakleaf High School

Oakleaf High School offers a rich variety of career based coursework. Options available to students are:
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Course Title: Early Childhood Education I 8405110
This is the first part of the core. In this class, students participate in hands‐on learning as they develop competence
in child care rules and regulations; learning environment, nutrition education, child abuse and neglect, principles
of child development, observation and recording methods, developmentally appropriate practices, special needs
children and community resources. Students will prepare to participate in the onsite child care center later in the
program.
ALLIED HEALTH/NURSING ASSISTANT
Course Title: Medical Skills 8400320
This course is part of the secondary Health Core consisting of an overview of the human body, both structurally and
functionally with emphasis on the pathophysiology and transmission of disease. Medical terminology is an integral
part of the course.
CAREER COURSES
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INTERIOR DESIGN
Course Title: Design Services Core 8506405
This course is the core course for the interior design program. It is designed to develop competencies in the areas of
the fashion design industry. It includes essential basic skills for working in design services, leadership and
organizational skills, basic principles of design, textile characteristics and care, employability skills, relationship of
human factors to design services, safe use of tools and equipment, and selection of appropriate materials. This
course meets the fine arts graduation requirement.
3‐D ANIMATION AND GAMING
Course Title: 3‐D Animation Technology 1 8718110
This is the core course in the 3‐D Animation sequence. This course will review the principles and history of animation.
Students will also learn about traditional 2D animation techniques and gaming concepts using Flash (including an industry
certification). The course then introduces 3D animation including the areas of modeling, materials, lighting, animation and
rendering. Image editing (including a Photoshop industry certification) video editing, and audio editing will also be taught in the
course. Intermediate computer operation knowledge is suggested prior to enrolling in this course. This course meets the fine
arts graduation requirement.
PHOTOJOURNALISM & COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Course Title: Commercial Photography 1 8772010
This course is the core course for the photojournalism program. This is the introductory course in 35mm Camera
Operation. The use of various light meters in the 35mm cameras as well as hand held light meters will be reviewed.
Focusing systems are considered. Film types are compared to lighting conditions for proper exposures. Film loading
and unloading are considered. The reciprocal value of apertures and shutter speeds are examined. Digital
photography and its application are explored and implemented. Students will have the opportunity to earn Industry
Certification Certificates in Photoshop. Students will need a 2GB SD Camera Card
This course meets the fine arts graduation requirement.
AGRICIENCE TECHNOLOGY
Course Title: Agriscience Foundations 1 (honors course) 8106810
This course is designed to develop competencies in the areas of agricultural history and the global impact of
agriculture; career opportunities; scientific and research concepts; biological and physical science principles;
environmental principles; agriscience safety; principles of leadership; and agribusiness, employability, and human
relations skills in agriscience. Laboratory‐based activities are an integral part of this course. These include the safe
use and application of appropriate technology, scientific testing and observation equipment. This course will
prepare students to work in the on‐site greenhouse and ecological lab areas at Oakleaf High School.
This course has a $20 lab fee