2013 lhs course selection guide - Longview Independent School ...

CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
INTRODUCTION
Global High School is part of the Texas—Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
initiative (T-STEM). As such, certain Career and Technology courses are part of the Core Global
curriculum. In this program, students are required to take Principles of Engineering and Principles
of Information Technology. We believe that the Principles of Engineering course assists the
student in areas of planning and time management (two critical areas within a STEM program) as
well as introducing the student to engineering as a possible career field. The Principles of
Information Technology course serves as a springboard to gaining 21 st century communication
skills. These two courses are required in the freshman year. After the freshman year Global
students have the opportunity to select from a number of career and technology courses. The
Career and Technology courses Global High School do not receive weighted credit.
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Engineering—Project Lead the Way
Introduction to Engineering Design (Global)
EngrD PEIMS # N12372T1
Grade placement: 9
1 credit
Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment or completion of Algebra I
See course description within the Career and Technology Education pages in this guide.
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Principles of Information Technology
InfoTc PEIMS # 12341470 (Global)
Grade placement: 9
1 credit
See course description within the Career and Technology Education pages in this guide.
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After the freshman year, other Career and Technology Education courses may be taken with
approval of the C.T.E. Director and the Global Headmaster.
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