Curriculum
Amite High Magnet School
CTE - College & Technical Education 2023 - 2024
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Elective Courses |
Universal Course |
Credential Offered - (After course completion and passing Test) |
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ACT Prep |
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Advanced Nutrition/Nutrition Food |
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Agriculture I |
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NCCER - Core (National Center for Construction Education & Research) |
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Agriculture II |
NCCER - Carpentry |
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Agriculture III |
NCCER - Carpentry (Residential & Commercial) |
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Beginning Choir |
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Beginning Band |
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Comp Thinking (STEM) |
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Digital Image & Motion Graphics (LSU) |
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Adobe Certified Professional STATEWIDE Basic - Photoshop, Illustrator and In Design STATEWIDE Advanced - Visual Design |
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Engineer Design & Dev (LSU) - Drafting |
AutoDesk Inventor Certified User |
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Intro to Engineer Design & Dev (LSU) |
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Entrepreneurship |
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LA Micro-Enterprise Regional |
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(FCS I) Family Consumer Science I |
Business of Retail |
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(FCS II) Family Consumer Science II |
Business of Retail |
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First Responder/EMR |
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CPR/EMR |
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Jobs for America’s Graduates JAG I - IV |
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(IBCA) Intro to Business Computer App |
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Microsoft Office Specialist - (Access-Word-Powerpoint & Excel) |
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Law Studies |
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Intro to Remote Control Vehicles (Drones) |
FAA Part 107: Small unmanned Aircraft |
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Robotics (LSU) |
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Sound Design |
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Speech I |
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Theater |
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Personal Finance (E2020) |
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Amite High Magnet School
Core Course Curriculum 2023 - 2024
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ENGLISH |
SOCIAL STUDIES |
PHYSICAL EDUCATION |
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English I |
American History |
Physical Education I (B & G) |
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English II |
Civics |
Physical Education II (B & G) |
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English III |
World History |
Health E 2020 |
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English IV |
World Geography |
Athletic PE I (Boys & Girls) |
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Business English |
Athletic PE II (Boys & Girls) |
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Technical Writing (Universal Course) |
Athletic PE III (Boys & Girls) |
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Remedial English |
Athletic PE IV (Boys & Girls) |
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Basketball I (Boys) |
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MATH |
FOREIGN LANGUAGE |
Basketball II (Boys) |
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Algebra I |
Spanish I Universal Course |
Basketball III (Boys) |
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Algebra II |
Spanish II Universal Course |
Basketball IV (Boys) |
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Advanced Math - Pre Calculus |
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Geometry |
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Financial Literacy (Universal Course) |
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Business Math |
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Remedial Math |
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SCIENCE |
Dual Enrollment |
GRADING SCALE FOR DE |
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Biology I LEAP 2025 Grad Req. |
English 101/102 |
10 pt grading scale |
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Chemistry I |
Chemistry 101 |
10 pt grading scale |
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Physics |
Biology 151 |
10 pt grading scale |
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Environmental Science |
Slate Application MUST be completed Digitally |
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LEAP 2025 TEST Score is 15% of overall grade (10% FOR IEP) |
Amite High Magnet School College & Technical Education (CTE)
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Jumpstart Pathways |
Pathway Description Elective Courses Credential (#1 Required)
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Hospitality & Tourism
Line Cook Front Desk Worker Shift Lead |
Jobs in food & lodging Food preparation Cooking techniques Equipment operation Sanitation Food Control Lodging Plans recreational activities |
Advanced Nutrition & Food Nutrition & Food Business Math Chemistry I Environmental Science FCS I & II Keyboarding (Jr High) Intro to Comp Thk (LSU) Digital Media I (LSU) PLUS Applicable Universal Course(s) |
LA Micro-Enterprise-Regional LA Micro-Enterprise-Statewide Business of Retail Customer Service |
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Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Meat/Fish/Poultry Cutter Logger, Tree Tagger Farm Laborer |
Fields of Agriculture Basic animal/plant science Basic plant cultivation Farming, ranching/logging Instruction in: Climate Air Soil Water |
Advanced Nutrition & Food Nutrition & Food Agriculture I Agriculture II Business Math Chemistry Digital Media I (LSU) Environmental Science Intro to Comp Thk (LSU) Intro Remote Cont Vehicles PLUS Applicable Universal Course(s) |
FAA Part107: Small Unmanned Aircraft |
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Health Sciences EMT Dental Asst. Pharmacy Aide Nurse Asst. |
Patient Care/Medical needs Med equipment operations Preliminary diagnosis of diseases & injuries Computer operations |
Advanced Nutrition & Food Nutrition & Food Business Math Chemistry I Digital Media I (LSU) Environmental Science FCS I Keyboarding (Jr High) Patient Care Technician (TPSS) Psychology DE Pharmacy Tech (TPSS) PLUS Applicable Universal Course(s) |
Certified Nurse Aide (TPSS) EMR (TPSS) Patient Care Tech (TPSS) |
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Business Management Administrative Asst Payroll Clerk Customer Service Rep |
Careers that plan, organize, direct, evaluate all or part of a business Learn fiscal responsibility about funds Training new employees Social media use as a marketing strategy |
Advanced Nutrition & Food Nutrition & Food Agriculture II Business Math Digital Media (LSU) Intro to Comp Thk (LSU) Keyboarding (Jr High) PLUS Applicable Universal Course(s) |
LA Micro-Enterprise-Regional LA Micro-Enterprise-Statewide Microsoft Office Specialist (Access-Word/Powerpoint & Excel) Business of Retail Adobe Certified Professional |
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Information Technology Software Tester Data Entry Specialist Robotic System Tester Computer programmer |
Computer systems Software Networks Cloud computing Programming languages |
Universal Course Intro to Comp Thk (LSU) Keyboarding (Jr High) Geometry Robotics (LSU) Physics Intro Remote Cont Vehicles Digital Media I (LSU) Intro Eng Design Dev (LSU) PLUS Applicable Universal Course(s) |
Microsoft Office Specialist (Access-Word/Powerpoint & Excel)
Adobe Certified Associate Adobe Certified Professional |
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Manufacturing Entry level Warehouse Operator Trainee:Instrument Tech Trainee:Electrical |
Design, create, assemble, install, repair electrical and mechanical systems Preventative maintenance on machines, tools, & equipment |
Advanced Math-Pre Calculus Agriculture II Chemistry Eng Des Development (LSU) Environmental Science Geometry Intro to Comp Thk (LSU) Robotics (LSU) Intro Remote Cont Vehicles Physics Intro Eng Des (LSU) PLUS Applicable Universal Course(s) |
LA Micro-Enterprise-Statewide Certified Production Tech (CPT) AutoDesk inventor Certified User |
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Architecture & Construction Forklift Operator Construction Helper/Apprentice: Carpentry Welder Pipefitter Plummer |
Focus on construction design of: Residential Commercial buildings Warehouses Schools Maintenance of structures |
Business Math Chemistry Environmental Science Geometry Intro to Comp Thk (LSU) Agriculture I Agriculture II Digital Media (LSU) Intro Eng Design (LSU) Physics Eng Design Dev (LSU) PLUS Applicable Universal Course |
FAA Part107: Small Unmanned Aircraft LA Micro-Enterprise-Statewide NCCER Carpentry AutoDesk inventor Certified User |
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Arts, A/V Technology & Communication Digital Photo Retoucher Videographer Audio/Visual Tech |
S Students work with: Animation Interactive Technology Video Graphics Special Effects Virtual reality |
Art Art Elective Beginning Band Beginning Choir Business Math Digital Media (LSU) Fine Art Survey Geometry Intro to Comp Thk (LSU) Keyboarding (Jr High) Theatre PLUS Applicable Universal Course(s) |
Adobe Certified Professional FAA Part107: Small Unmanned Aircraft |
NOTE: Chemistry, Business Math, Environmental Science, Physics and Geometry cannot be used for both core credit and Jumpstart elective credit. (Ex - If Environmental Science is needed as another science credit, it cannot be used as a Jumpstart Elective).
Amite High Magnet School
College & Technical Education (CTE)
Instructor - Course - Credential
2023 - 2024
NOTE: If enrolled in a class below, a credential must be earned for graduation!
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Ms Sweeney |
IBCA |
Microsoft Office Specialist (Access-Word-Powerpoint & Excel) |
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Ms Howard |
FCS I & II Nutrition & Food Advanced Nutrition |
Business of Retail Customer Service |
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Ms Rivera-Ayala |
Intro Eng Des & Dev (LSU) Eng Des & Dev (LSU) Drafting Robotics (LSU) Intro to Rem Cont Vehicles (Drones) |
FAA Part 107: Small Unmanned Aircraft AutoDesk Inventor Certified User Workkeys (Gold,Silver, Platinum) |
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Ms Cuti |
First Responder |
CPR EMR |
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Mr Pilcher |
Agriculture I Agriculture II |
NCCER Core NCCER Carpentry |
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Mr McDonald |
Digital Im & Motion Graphics (LSU) |
Adobe Certified Associate 1. Statewide Basic (Photoshop, Illustrator, or In Design) Adobe Certified Professional 2. Statewide Advanced - Visual Design |
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Entrepreneurship I Entre II ADV MIC |
LA Micro-Enterprise - Regional Statewide Complementary |
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Mr Griffin |
Agriculture I |
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Mr Harris |
JAG I, II, III, IV |
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Ms Good |
Law Studies |
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Ms Wilson |
Speech |
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Mr Hager |
Intro to Comp Thk (LSU) |
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Amite High Magnet School
Course Description
ACT Prep: A course that helps prepare students for the ACT test.
Advanced Nutrition:
Credential: Business of Retail & Customer Service
In this course, you will learn about healthy eating, what micronutrients are and the effects on the body, and how to improve and prevent malnutrition.
Nutrition & Food:
Credential: Business of Retail & Customer Service
This course develops your knowledge of the science of nutrients and their effects, as well as the social factors which influence nutrition.
Agriculture I - Universal Course & Agriculture II
Credential: NCCER (National Center for Construction Education & Research)
These courses provide students with basic knowledge of agriculture and its history, and the science applications in agriculture. This course includes units in soil science, plant science, basic carpentry, and food science technology.
Beginning Band: This course is open to students who do not play a musical instrument. Students will be instructed
in music and instruments. Students will receive grades based on their attendance, scheduled performances, participation, and weekly quizzes.
Beginning choir: This class is composed of non-auditioned mixed students. Students will be given the opportunity
to learn music in a variety of styles and perform what has been practiced at least once a semester. They will be
taught basic music theory, sight-reading, rhythmic exercises, vocal technique, concert etiquette, and vocal
repertoire containing two to three parts.
Digital Image & Motion Graphics (LSU) Universal Course
Credential: Adobe Certified Professional
Statewide Basic - Photoshop, Illustrator or In Design
Statewide Advanced - Visual Design
Is composed of picture elements, also known as pixels, each with finite, discrete quantities of numeric
representation for its intensity or gray level that is an output from its two-dimensional functions fed as input by
its spatial coordinates denoted with x, y, on the x - axis and y - axis…
Engineering Design & Development Drafting (LSU) - Grades 11 - 12
Credential: AutoDesk Inventor Certified User
Prerequisites: “C” or better in Math and must be enrolled in a Geometry or higher mathematics course.
The primary focus of this courses is to provide students with the skills necessary to understand and
interpret engineering drawings and working sketches. Students will learn to construct 3D models and
engineering drawings using computer-aided design. The course will culminate with a final project where
students will work in teams to identify a problem, design a unique solution, create a prototype.
Entrepreneurship I Universal Course
Credential: Micro-Enterprise Regional
The objective of the Regional Micro-Enterprise Credential is to provide Louisiana students with the fundamental
skills and knowledge they need to be effective small business employees and small business owners.
The Regional Micro-Enterprise Credential will help students achieve four critical objectives: 1) master critical workplace behaviors and communication skills, 2) learn how to access credit, and the different types of credit
3) learn how to process critical small business forms and paperwork, and 4) learn essential financial
concepts and terms, in the “language of business”, something that will help them no matter what type of
employment they seek after high school.
Entre II Ad Micro Universal Course
Credential: Micro-Enterprise Statewide
Students will be able to analyze whether a business is “doable” and then create a recommendation presentation. Students will also show mastery of key concepts in managing the talent that works in a business start-up, by practicing networking skills and the ability to interact effectively.
Family and Consumer Science I & II (FCS)
Credential: Business of Retail
This course includes an overview of family and consumer science topics, including: personal development, food and nutrition, personal and family finance, housing and resource management, clothing selection, care and repair, family relations, and child development.
First Responder Grades 11 - 12 Universal Course
Credential: CPR/EMR
The primary focus of the Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) is to initiate immediate lifesaving care to critical patients who access the emergency medical system (EMS). This individual possesses the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide pre-hospital lifesaving interventions while awaiting additional EMS response and to assist higher level personnel at the scene and during transport. Emergency Medical Responders perform basic interventions with minimal equipment. By the end of the course, students who successfully complete the course will have obtained a Basic Life Support Provider License and a Emergency Medical Responder Certification.
Introduction to Business Computer App (IBCA) Universal Course
Credential: Microsoft Office Specialist - (Access - Word - Powerpoint & Excel)
Covers the basics of computer hardware, software, and networking and helps students develop basic skills in using Windows and Microsoft Office. This is a new channel for communication in an organization by making communication, resources and tools more mobile friendly and accessible to all employees. More work is being done outside of the nine to five office today, so these tools often come equipped with event calendars, alerts, sharing texts and video messages to and from leadership. Effective business communication is how employees and management interact with each other to share facts and ideas. It helps employers and employees convey information in the workplace, like active listening, negotiation and networking.
Introduction to Engineer Design & Development (DE - LSU) (STEM)
This course allows students to explore primary concentrations in engineering through listening to guest speakers, working on interactive team projects, and presenting their project results to the class.
Introduction To Remote Control Vehicles (Drones)(LSU - STEM)
Credential: FAA Part 107: Small Unmanned Aircraft
Prerequisites: Should be taken after previous engineering courses are completed or with instructor’s permission.
Robotics is a senior-level high school engineering course meant to be taken in a progression following Introduction to Engineering, Principles of Engineering, and Engineering Design & Development. This course is focused on preparing students to receive a series of micro-credentials directly related to the field of robotics engineering. The emphasis is on learning through hands-on, testing, analysis, and project design; each student is responsible for developing a portfolio of original work for each credential.
JAG I, II, III, IV (Jobs for America’s Graduates) Universal Course
The nation’s largest dropout prevention and recovery program serving youth 12-21 years of age.. JAG delivers a unique set of services for students with major obstacles to help them, early experiences in foundational career skills and career awareness. Early experiences in foundational career skills and career awareness. JAG helps young people of truly great promise succeed both in school and on-the-job, leading to a productive and rewarding career.
Law Studies Universal Course
In this course students will study the following: the legal system, criminal law, juvenile justice, torts (civil
lawsuits), and individual rights and liberties.
Robotics (LSU)
This class teaches the design, analysys, application and operation of Robots. Students will enhance their
critical thinking and creativity skills, by encouraging them to think outside the box and come up with original
ideas. Students will work in teams to collaborate with others and share ideas to investigate, create and test
best possible solutions. It helps students develop one of their basic cognitive skills of mathematical thinking:
Computational thinking (the mental processes we use to solve problems of various kinds through an orderly
sequence of actions).
Sound Design
The art of creating an overall sonic palette of art, especially media like film, Tv shows, podcasts, live theater,
commercials and podcasts. It can also apply to visual art forms and music recordings that incorporate sound
effects.
Speech I Universal Course
Speech is the study of the basic principles and techniques of effective oral communication. Students will learn
to communicate their ideas using verbal, written and visual techniques to help lessen speaker anxiety. Students
will use their voices and articulation techniques to communicate emotional energy through words.
Theater
It is an interdisciplinary form of learning that encompasses dramatic interpretation, writing, multimedia
production and technical skills through the artistic processes of creating, performing, responding and
connecting. It helps students develop prosocial behaviors and problem-solving and creative thinking skills.
These competencies are key to developing both strong peer relationships and empathy to and for others. It
envelops all other forms of art, including music, dance, fine art, film and visual art. It teaches essential soft
skills that foster empathy and effective interactions with others, which aids in human development regardless of
the career path one chooses to pursue.
Personal Finance Universal Course
This class provides best practices in planning a personal/family budget, setting sound financial goals and how
to avoid negative financial consequences. It includes information about five areas critical to shaping your
personal/family financial planning, they are: income, spending, saving, investing and protection.
WorkKeys
Bronze score of 3
Silver score score of 4
Gold score of 5
Platinum score of 6+
Highest score is 7
WorkKeys is an assessment of practical skills that measures and certifies the essential skills needed for
success in jobs across industries and occupations. Those skills are valued and sought after by employees.
These credentials will validate work readiness skills and scores can be put on resumes, applications to
community/technical college and job applications. It can be taken as many times as you want.