Registration Class Guide
WEST WILKES HIGH SCHOOL
Registration Guide for 2025-2026
Welcome!
The sections included in this guide will give students and parents detailed information about high school graduation requirements, the Career and College Promise (CCP) program that allows students to take college courses tuition-free, and the curriculum course offerings for next year.
We hope that students will carefully review their options and will plan a high school pathway that prepares them to be career and college ready upon graduation.
Questions about the course selection process or the registration guide should be directed to your school counselor or school administration.
Not all courses are offered at all high schools. Please contact your school counselor if you have questions about specific course offerings.
Graduation Requirements
Credits earned from passing high school courses:
- English: 4 credits
- Mathematics: 4 credits (including NC Math 1, NC Math 2, NC Math 3)
- Science: 3 credits (Earth/Environmental, a Physical Science, and Biology)
- Social Studies: 4 credits (World History, American History, Civic Literacy, Economics and Personal Finance)
- Healthful Living Education: 1 credit
- Specific Electives: 6 credits
- Two elective credits from CTE, Fine Arts Education, or Second Language (A second language is not required for graduation, but a two credit minimum is required for admission to any college in the UNC system,)
- Four elective course concentration credits from CTE, JROTC (see counselor if interested), Fine Arts, or any Core Area
- General Electives: 6 credits from any curriculum area
Other requirements beyond passing the classes listed above: CPR Certification and required state tests in English, Math, and Biology.
Public Notice (English)
In compliance with federal laws, Wilkes County Schools administers all locally operated educational programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination because of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, color, age, marital status, pregnancy, military service, disability, or gender as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972. The district provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law. Inquiries about the application of Title IX for Civil Rights in the Office for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Education. Questions or concerns should be directed to:
Dr. Westley Wood, Superintendent: Title II; Ms. Jennifer Blankenship, Director of Exceptional Children: ADA; Dr. Joe Bullis, Director of Federal Programs: Title 1, ESL/Title III, CTE; Mr. David Johnson, Director of Secondary Education/School Safety/Athletics: Title IX; Dr. Dion Stocks, Director of Testing & Accountability/Cultural Arts: Section 504/MTSS
Wilkes County Schools, 613 Cherry Street, North Wilkesboro, NC 25689
Phone: (336) 667-1121
Aviso Público (Spanish)
De acuerdo con las leyes federales, todos los programas educativos, toda actividad laboral y todas las matriculas del sistema escolar del condado de Wilkes se administran sin discriminación alguna en base a la raza, la religión, el origen nacional o étnico, el color, la edad, el estatus marital, estado de embarazo, servicio militar, discapacidad o género, y proporciona igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados, excepto cuando la exención sea la apropiada o permitida por ley. Las consultas sobre la aplicación del Título IX y sus regulaciones federales de implementación pueden remitirse al Coordinador del Título IX y / o al Subsecretario de Derechos Civiles en la Oficina de Derechos Civiles del Departamento de Educación de los EE. UU. Las preguntas o inquietudes deben dirigirse a:
Dr. Westley Wood, Superintendent: Title II; Ms. Jennifer Blankenship, Director of Exceptional Children: ADA; Dr. Joe Bullis, Director of Federal Programs: Title 1, ESL/Title III, CTE; Mr. David Johnson, Director of Secondary Education/School Safety/Athletics: Title IX; Dr. Dion Stocks, Director of Testing & Accountability/Cultural Arts: Section 504/MTSS
Sistema Educativo del Condado de Wilkes, 613 Cherry Street, North Wilkesboro, NC 25689
Phone: (336) 667-1121
Career & College Promise (CCP) General Information
Career & College Promise (CCP)
The Career & College promise program Provides opportunity to take college courses, tuition-free, while still in high school.
The purpose of Career and College Promise is to offer structured opportunities for qualified high school students to dually enroll in community college courses that provide pathways that lead to a certificate, diploma, degree, or State or industry-recognized credential as well as provide entry-level jobs skills.
Career and College Promise offers North Carolina high school students a clear path to success in college and/or in a career. The program is tuition-free to all NC high school students who meet the eligibility requirements, providing the opportunity to begin earning college credit at a community college. Wilkes Community College offers courses online, at the campuses of WCC, and at our Wilkes County Schools public high schools.
For complete information on eligibility, pathways, and enrollment visit:
www.wilkescc.edu/ccp/
Important Dates (Subject to Change)
2025 Fall Semester
August 15: Drop/Add Day and First Day of WCC Classes
TBD: First Day of WCC CCP Classes on high school campuses
2026 Spring Semester
January 6: Drop/Add Day and First Day of WCC Classes
TBD: First Day of WCC CCP Classes on high school campuses
Available Pathways
College Transfer Pathways
Students earn tuition-free course credits toward the Associate in Arts, Associate in Arts in Teacher Preparation, Associate in Science, Associate in Science in Teacher Preparation, Associate in Engineering, Associate in Nursing, and a four-year degree.
Career Technical Education Pathways
Students earn tuition-free course credits/hours toward an entry-level job, credential, certificate, or diploma in the following areas:
- Accounting and Finance
- Advertising and Graphic Design
- Agribusiness
- Applied Animal Science Technology
- Applied Engineering Technology
- Architectural Technology
- Automotive Systems Technology
- Baking and Pastry Arts
- Building Construction Technology
- Business Administration
- Collision Repair and Refinishing
- Criminal Justice Technology
- Culinary Arts
- Diesel and Heavy Equipment
- Early Childhood Education
- Electrical Systems
- Horticulture Technology
- Human Services
- HVAC (Heating, Vent, Air Cond.)
- Information Technology
- Medical Assisting
- Welding Technology
CTE Course Catalog
CTE Course Catalog
Career and Technical Education (CTE) Helps Students:
- Become successful citizens, workers, and leaders
- Learn important real-world skills
- Gain employability skills: work with others, communication and time management
- Think creatively, solve problems, and use technology
- Complete hands-on real world projects
General Guidelines
- Courses must be taken and passed in numerical order
- You are encouraged to complete at least one full pathway.
- If you plan appropriately, you can complete multiple CTE pathways
- You can also earn multiple credentials
Honors level is an option for all courses. (IH) Denotes inherently honors courses. (C) Denotes concentrator level.
Click the link below for a full CTE Course Guide.
https://center.ncsu.edu/nccte-cms/course_program_index.php
Build logos and vector images using features in Adobe Illustrator. Enhance photographs using features in Adobe Photoshop. Produce images to be used in business publications and communications. Gain knowledge and skills for careers in the Adobe Academy pathway.
Adobe Visual Design II (H)(C)Explore elements that make an exceptional digital and print publications. Create print and digital publications in Adobe InDesign. Train to earn the industry-recognized Adobe Certified Professional InDesign credential. Gain knowledge and skills for careers in the Adobe Academy pathway.
Discover the legal, technical, and editorial principles employed in the video industry necessary to understand ethical implications before engaging in a film project. Work collaboratively to conceive, plan, and execute production plans to create audio and video assets. Use Adobe Premiere Pro features to edit audio and video clips to create and publish a range of video products. Gain the knowledge, skills, and credentials necessary for career possibilities in the Adobe Video Design pathway.
Adobe Video II (C)Engage in the preproduction, production, and postproduction processes of video creation. Develop digital media products in the fields of audio, news-style video, and interview-style video. Design social media products to be used on multiple platforms using cinematic storytelling elements. Gain knowledge and skills for careers in the Adobe Video Design pathway.
Explore the impact animal physiology has on animal nutrition and health. Identify animals using physical traits and characteristics. Implement best management practices to select healthy animals. Build leadership and employability skills through authentic experiences from Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE), classroom instruction, and FFA participation. Gain the knowledge and skills for careers in the Animal Science pathway.
Animal Science II - Food Animal (H)(C)Expand knowledge of animal anatomy and physiology and utilize genetics to improve animal performance. Formulate nutrition plans to produce food animals and design facilities to manage animal production systems. Develop an understanding of veterinary terminology and practices. Build leadership and employability skills through authentic experiences from Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE), classroom instruction, and FFA participation. Gain the knowledge and skills for careers in the Animal Science pathway.
Explore the business of fashion through the lens of design, textiles, and merchandising. Sew a quality garment using a commercial pattern, determine appropriate textiles for functional products, and learn to speak the language of fashion. Discover the impact of the fashion cycle, trends, and target consumers in fashion and textile merchandising. Gain the knowledge and skills for careers in fashion, textiles, design, and merchandising.
Apparel & Textile Production II (C)Design apparel utilizing the design process. Implement advanced sewing skills to engineer an apparel product. Simulate marketing and business experience to explore the apparel industry. Gain the knowledge and skills for careers in apparel and textile production. * For safety reasons, the recommended enrollment should not exceed 20 students.
Perform basic safety procedures required for construction and industrial project sites. Engage in proper techniques required to safely operate hand and power tools used in the construction industry. Practice material handling tasks using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) procedures and techniques. Gain the knowledge, skills, and industry credentials for careers in architecture and construction. * For safety reasons, the recommended enrollment should not exceed 20 students.
Carpentry IDevelop basic skills to interpret and lay out basic construction plans and documents used by carpenters. Engage in procedures for laying out and constructing floor and wall systems. Practice essential stairway design and construction techniques. Gain the knowledge, skills, and industry credentials for careers in architecture and construction. *For safety reasons, the recommended enrollment should not exceed 20 students.
Carpentry II (H)(C)Engage in procedures for laying out, constructing, and installing roofing components for residential and commercial buildings. Practice skills related to moisture and insulation control concepts for building envelop systems installation. Participate in exterior finish materials installation procedures. Gain the knowledge, skills, and industry credentials for careers in architecture and construction. * For safety reasons, the recommended enrollment should not exceed 20 students.
Explore the basic skills and knowledge needed to be a recreational drone pilot. Develop a sectional chart using legends for planned drone mission flights. Develop a basic program to conduct an autonomous flight using small drones in the classroom. Gain the knowledge, skills, and industry credentials for careers in drone technology.
Drone Technology IDevelop drone piloting knowledge and skills needed to obtain an FAA Remote Pilot certification. Participate in drone mission planning, basic flight operations, and drone aircraft maintenance. Execute communication needed as a flight crew team member. Demonstrate flight skills by obtaining industry certification. Gain the knowledge, skills, and industry credentials for careers in drone technology.
Drone Technology II (H)(C)Execute drone missions that include autonomous flight and mapping. Utilize mapping software to produce 2D and 3D images. Develop a business plan needed to start a drone piloting company. Gain the knowledge, skills, and enhanced industry credentials for careers in drone technology.
Investigate the major influences on child development including culture, heredity, and environmental factors. Explore the importance of early relationships and how they promote healthy brain development while identifying characteristics of children birth through age five. Identify the different theories of child development and their impact on the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive domains of development in children. Gain the knowledge and skills for careers in early childhood development and services.
Early Childhood Education (H)(C)
Acquire the knowledge and skills needed to provide developmentally appropriate practices in high quality early childhood education programs. Explore ways of creating a child-centered approach to curriculum planning that includes the use of space, materials, relationships, play, and observations. Participate in practical hands-on internship working within the early childhood classroom, learn how to meet the individual needs of children with varying abilities, and reflect on learning experiences and their impact on children. Gain the knowledge, skills, and industry credential for careers in early childhood development and services. * Students are required to complete a TB screening and health questionnaire prior to interning. A criminal background check may also be required by the internship site. * For safety reasons and intern placement, the recommended enrollment should not exceed 20 students.
Conceptualize starting, opening, working for, and operating a small business. Explore feasibility, design thinking, entrepreneurial mindset, and the Lean Canvas Business Model. Investigate channel management, pricing, product/service management, and promotion. Gain the knowledge and skills for careers in entrepreneurship.
Entrepreneurship II
Utilize business planning strategies to accelerate the implementation of a business idea. Construct plans for risk management, staffing, and promotions. Develop a business plan complete with a SWOT analysis and action plan. Gain the knowledge and skills for careers in entrepreneurship.
Formulate an understanding of nutrition for a healthy lifestyle by preparing foods in each food group. Develop kitchen skills that promote proper food handling practice. Plan and execute meal management. Gain the knowledge, skills, and industry credential for careers in food and nutrition. *For safety and sanitation reasons, the recommended enrollment should not exceed 20 students.
Food & Nutrition IIExpand knowledge of nutrient needs for a healthy lifestyle through the lifespan. Discover the impact of food systems on the environment, economy, society, and the individual. Develop an entrepreneurial venture idea using the Lean Canvas Business Model. Gain the knowledge, skills, and industry credential in food protection management for careers in food and nutrition. *For safety and sanitation reasons, the recommended enrollment should not exceed 20 students.
Explore realistic business principles by examining the business environment and primary business activities. Conceptualize ethics, customer relations, and human resource management through workplace scenarios. Investigate the usage of financial analysis, economics, information management, marketing, operations, and technology in the business world of the 21st century. Gain the knowledge and skills for careers in multiple business pathways.
Business Management ICultivate core management concepts. Investigate how managers plan, organize, staff, and direct the business's resources that enhance the effectiveness of the decision-making process. Explore ethical dilemmas and real-world situations utilizing customer service, academic, and critical-thinking skills. Gain the knowledge and skills for careers in general management.
Business Management IINurture the appreciation and significance of management to business organizations. Investigate how managers control financial resources, inventory, ensure employee safety, and protect customer data to enhance the effectiveness of their decision making. Investigate ethical dilemmas, practice problem solving, and build teamwork skills. Gain the knowledge and skills for careers in business management.
Explore anatomy, physiology, diseases, and disorders within human body systems. Understand structural organization of the human body as it applies to recognizing and responding to first aid emergencies. Engage in projects, teamwork, collaboration, and demonstration to reinforce curriculum content. Gain knowledge, skills, and industry credentials for careers in the Healthcare Professional pathway.
Health Science IIUnderstand the healthcare industry, including employability skills, cultural awareness, safety, and infection control procedures used by healthcare professionals. Develop an understanding of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems to apply knowledge and skills toward earning industry recognized credentials. Demonstrate understanding of curriculum content through projects, collaborations, and teamwork. Gain the knowledge, skills, and credentials for careers in the Healthcare Professional pathway.
Nursing Fundamentals & PracticumExplore the role of a Nurse Aide as defined by North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, and Health Care Personnel Education and Credentialing Section. Perform nurse aide skills to care for patients and residents in a healthcare clinical setting. Build communication skills and learn to function as a healthcare team member. Gain the knowledge, skills, and industry credentials for careers in the Healthcare Professional pathway. *North Carolina Board of Nursing BON Administrative Rule 21 NCAC 36.0318 (i) requires the ratio of teacher to nurse aide students to be 1:10 or less while in the clinical area. DHSR applies the 1:10 ratio in the classroom laboratory training and clinical. NCBON recommends students are 16 on the first day of the Nursing Fundamentals and Practicum class. *Internship and apprenticeship participation outside the school learning environment would require the student to have completed credentialing before the internship and apprenticeship experience.
Build the knowledge and technical skills necessary to provide a foundational knowledge of the design industry. Explore design thinking and utilize the interior design process. Apply interior design principles and illustrate design solutions through visual communication. Gain the knowledge and skills for careers in interior design.
Interior Design IIDevise an understanding of the multiple roles of an interior designer. Utilize artistic and design factors in planning, selection, and arrangement of interior spaces to meet the needs of families in the interior environment. Participate in creating a portfolio that includes a diverse understanding of multiple areas of design. Gain the knowledge and skills for careers in interior design.
Craft, enhance, customize, and create various documents using Microsoft Word. Design, customize, and present presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint. Utilize the various features of both programs to produce relevant 21st Century documents. Gain the knowledge and skills for careers in the Computer Science, IT, and Technology pathways.
Microsoft Excel
Develop spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel using fundamentals, formulas, and functions. Illustrate data with tables and graphs. Manage workbooks, manipulate data, and use simple macros. Gain the knowledge and skills for careers in the Computer Science, IT, and Technology pathways.
Develop knowledge and technical skills in the broad field of agricultural machinery, equipment, and structures. Identify day-to-day maintenance and repair needs of agricultural mechanics equipment. Generate knowledge of agricultural mechanics safety and hand/power tool use and selection. Develop an understanding of electrical wiring and basic agricultural metal and wood fabrication. Build leadership and employability skills through authentic experiences from Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE), classroom instruction, and FFA participation. Gain the knowledge and skills for careers in the Power, Structural and Technical Systems pathway.
Agricultural Mechanics IIUnderstand metal fabrication technology to implement hot/cold metal working skills and technology, advanced welding and metal cutting skills. Build non-metallic agricultural fabrication techniques. Utilize tools and equipment safely to work with plastics, plumbing, concrete, and masonry. Build leadership and employability skills through authentic experiences from Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE), classroom instruction, and FFA participation. Gain the knowledge and skills for careers in Power, Structural and Technical Systems pathway.
Analyze the present-day education system with emphasis on historical background and development, aims of education, duties of the teacher, purpose and development of curriculum, facilities, support, and control of schools. Create a foundation for understanding learners, the teaching environment, and the impact on student achievement. Develop a vision for teaching, learning, and leading in the 21st century school. Gain the knowledge and skills for careers in teaching and training.
Teaching as a Profession IIDevelop a perspective into the teaching-learning process by exploring the role of the teacher and studying the nature of the learner in the classroom environment. Analyze educational instructional activities and their value to the classroom while discovering the lesson planning process. Expand on the foundation for understanding learners, the teaching environment, and the impact on student achievement. Gain the knowledge and skills for careers in teaching and training.
Teaching as a Profession Field Experience
Integrate course knowledge into practical application while completing a hands-on field experience. Facilitate learning opportunities for students that align with the NC Standard Course of Study while assisting cooperating teachers. Develop pedagogical skills and characteristics necessary for effective teaching. Gain the knowledge and skills for careers in teaching and training. * This course can be taken at the same time as FE22 Teaching as a Profession II Honors.
Explore how technology evolved throughout human history. Discover the universal systems model in products and processes society uses every day. Build a scale model of a structure by applying the Engineering Design Process. Gain the knowledge and skills for careers in the Technology Engineering, and Design pathway.
Technology DesignExplore engineering through energy, manufacturing, and other industries. Fabricate prototypes to test design concepts. Engineer a solution to a problem in a community. Gain the knowledge and skills for careers in the Technology Engineering, and Design pathway.
Engineering DesignExplore the elements of design as a team to analyze factors that lead to data-driven design improvements. Establish constraints from outside factors within designs. Engineer a solution for a problem within one of the grand challenges of engineering. Gain the knowledge and skills for careers in the Technology, Engineering, and Design pathway.
English Language Arts Education
English Language Arts Education
Essentials of High School English I (10252X0XE1)
Develop and apply close reading skills while learning how to analyze a variety of complex texts. Master word attack strategies. Students will practice and refine literacy skills to prepare them for the rigor and knowledge demands of English I and the NC Final Exam for English I. This course is intended for students scoring an achievement Level I or Level II on the NC End of Grade 8th grade ELA exam. This bridge course does not count an as English credit, but it will count as an elective credit.
English I (10212X0X)
Students in English 1 explore the ways that audience, purpose, and context shape oral communication, written communication, media, and technology. Emphasis is placed on communicating for purposes of personal expression, students also engage in meaningful communication for expressive expository, argumentative, and literary purposes. All English 1 courses may be paired with Principles of Communication and may be yearlong. (X) is semester and (Y) is year-long; check with your counselor to verify offerings at your school location.
English I/Honors (10215X0X)
Instruction focuses on an introduction to literature with emphasis on a study of genre. Honors classes emphasize higher level thinking skills which focus on interdisciplinary and critical perspectives. Specific classes are designed for students who meet state guidelines for exceptional children.
Essentials of High School English II (10252X0XE2)
Students will extend knowledge of close reading skills while practicing analysis of complex texts in preparation for English II and the English II EOC. This bridge course does not count as an English credit, but it will count as an elective credit.
English II (10222X0X)
Instruction focuses on world literature and various writings which analyze the literary and design elements of literature. Specific classes are designed for students who meet state guidelines for exceptional children.
PREREQUISITE: English I
English II/Honors (10225X0X)
Instruction focuses on world literature and the production of materials which analyze the literary and design elements of literature. Honor classes require students to work as self-directed and reflective learners, both independently and in groups as leaders and collaborators. Specific classes are designed for students who meet state guidelines for exceptional children.
PREREQUISITE: English I
English III (10232X0X)
Instruction focuses on examination of themes in American literature. Emphasis is placed on literary analysis and the research process.
PREREQUISITE: English II
English III/Honors (10235X0X)
Instruction focuses on examination of themes in American literature. Honors classes require students use critical analysis of texts through reading, writing, speaking, listening and using media. Specific classes are designed for students who meet state guidelines for exceptional children. AP Language and Composition is an Advanced Placement introductory college course which may be paired with English 3 Honors and is a year-long course.
PREREQUISITE: English II
English IV (10242X0X)
Instruction focuses on examination of themes in British Literature. Specific classes are designed for students who meet state guidelines for exceptional children. Courses are semester long.
PREREQUISITE: English III
English IV/Honors (10245X0X)
Instruction focuses on examination of themes in British Literature. Honors classes will explore the literature more widely and deeply, including more complex texts. Specific classes are designed for students who meet state guidelines for exceptional children. Courses are semester long. AP Literature and Composition is an Advanced Placement introductory college course which may be paired with English 4 Honors.
PREREQUISITE: English III
Journalism 1 Honors (10315X0X)
This course is the study, practice, and refinement of the fundamentals of yearbook publication including interviewing, copy writing, layout design, photography, theme development, desktop publishing, and marketing with an emphasis on working as a team, meeting publisher’s deadlines, and adhering to ethical standards. Honors students are expected to enter the class with fundamental skills in place in order to begin book production immediately. They will help train new staff members, provide daily leadership, and take on additional production responsibilities. Application and approval by advisor is required. This course is taught first term.
COURSE NOTE: Teacher approval required. GRADE: 11-12
Fine Arts Education
Fine Arts Education
Vocal Music/Developing (52302X0B)
Students sing all styles of music through singing. Music terminology, vocal techniques and music reading skills are introduced.
Vocal Music/Intermediate (52312X0I)
Students sing all styles of music through singing. Music terminology, vocal techniques and music reading skills are performed at intermediate level.
COURSE NOTE: Audition is required.
Vocal Music Accomplished/Honors (52325X0P)
Students may enroll by audition only. Students will study and perform a varied repertoire of advanced music. Music terminology, vocal technique and music reading skills are performed at a proficient level. Honors level students (11th & 12th) will engage in more advanced music studies and are required to complete projects, attend auditions, and perform solos.
GRADE: 10-12 | COURSE NOTE: Audition Required.
Vocal Music Advanced/Honors (52335XOA)
Students may enroll by audition only. Students will study and perform a varied repertoire of advanced music. Music terminology, vocal technique, and music reading skills are performed at an advanced level. Honors level (12th) students will complete projects, attend auditions, perform solos, compose music, and conduct a rehearsal.
GRADE: 10-12 | COURSE NOTE: Audition required.
Beginning Guitar (52662X0G)
In this beginning guitar course, students will learn the fundamentals of how to play the acoustic guitar. This course is for students with NO guitar experience. Students will learn to play chords, read tablature, and play folk and popular songs. Students will need to provide their own acoustic guitars.
Band /Developing- Fall & Spring (52552X0XFB / 52552X0XSB)
Students work to develop greater technical skills and study music of differing styles. The fall course focuses on performance of marching band music while the spring course teaches concert/orchestra music.
COURSE NOTE: Teacher approval required.
Band/Intermediate - Fall & Spring (52562X0XFI / 52562X0XSI)
Students work to develop greater technical skills and study music of differing styles than in Band 1. Fall focuses on marching band; Spring focuses on concert music.
GRADE: 10-12 | COURSE NOTE: Teacher approval required.
Band Accomplished/Honors - Fall & Spring (52575X0XFP / 52575X0XSP)
Students develop greater technical skills and study music of differing styles at a higher level than in Band 3. Honors level students engage in advanced music studies, composition, and music theory.
GRADE: 10-12 | COURSE NOTE: Teacher approval required.
Band Advanced/Honors - Fall & Spring (52585X0XFA / 52585X0XSA)
Senior students develop technical skills and study complex musical styles. The spring course focuses on concert/orchestra music and advanced band studies.
GRADE: 12 | COURSE NOTE: Teacher approval required.
Visual Arts/Beginning (54152X0B)
An introduction to the basic concepts and styles of art. Students need no previous drawing or artistic talent.
Visual Arts /Intermediate (54162X0I)
Students will continue to study artistic concepts in several media while improving individual ability.
GRADE: 10-12 | PREREQUISITE: Visual Arts/Beginning
Visual Arts Proficient/Honors (54175X0P)
More advanced techniques and qualities in art will be pursued.
GRADE: 11-12 | PREREQUISITE: Visual Arts/Intermediate
Visual Arts Advanced/Honors (54185X0A)
This is the most advanced study of medium, composition, and technique.
GRADE: 12 | PREREQUISITE: Visual Arts Proficient
Theatre Arts/Developing (53152X0B)
Students will develop a basic understanding and knowledge of the origins of theatre, theatre literature/history and theatrical productions.
Healthful Living Education
Healthful Living Education
Health-Physical Education (60492X0X)
Required of all freshmen. Includes assessment of health status, relationship of health to a quality life, an awareness of self-control in stress management, accepting responsibility for prevention of health risks, demonstration of conflict resolution skills, understanding concepts of fitness and lifetime wellness, accepting responsibility for personal fitness and control behaviors in physical activity settings.
Physical Conditioning 1 (60292X01)
The science of body building, physical fitness & weightlifting. Students progress at individualized growth rates.
PREREQUISITE: 60492X0 - Health-Physical Education
Physical Conditioning 2 (60292X02)
Advanced course in body building, physical fitness & weightlifting. Individualized growth pace.
PREREQUISITE: 60292X01 - Physical Cond 1
Personal Fitness & Nutrition (60292X0X02)
Individualized physical fitness & weight management program. This course is highly specialized and offered at select schools.
GRADE: 10-12 | COURSE NOTE: Needs teacher signature.
Adv PE-Field Maintenance (60292X0X03)
Teaches care of athletic complex. Set-up/break-down of athletic facilities, cleaning, and maintenance as related to athletic events.
GRADE: 10-12 | PREREQUISITE: 60492X0 - Health-Physical Education and Teacher Approval required
Mathematics Education
Mathematics Education
Foundations of Math 1 (20902X0X)
This course will emphasize skills needed for the successful completion of Common Core Math 1. It will offer a review of computational skills, number theory, basic geometry, measurement, problem solving, graphs and other selected topics. Students taking this course must also take NC Math 1.
NC Math 1 (21092X0X)
Math 1 provides students the opportunity to study concepts of algebra, geometry, functions, number and operations, statistics and modeling (implemented throughout). These concepts include expressions in the real number system, creating and reasoning with equations and inequalities, interpreting and building simple functions, expressing geometric properties and interpreting categorical and quantitative data.
NC Math 1/Honors (21095X0X)
Math 1 provides students the opportunity to study concepts of algebra, geometry, functions, number and operations, statistics and modeling (implemented throughout). These concepts include expressions in the real number system, creating and reasoning with equations and inequalities, interpreting and building simple functions, expressing geometric properties and interpreting categorical and quantitative data. This is an honors course that requires rigorous study and advanced work.
NC Math 2 (22092X0X)
Math 2 continues a progression of the standards established in Math 1. In addition to these standards, Math 2 includes: polynomials, congruence and similarity of figures, trigonometry with triangles, modeling with geometry, probability, making inferences and justifying conclusions.
PREREQUISITE: NC Math 1
NC Math 2/Honors (22095X0X)
Math 2 continues a progression of the standards established in Math 1. In addition to these standards, Math 2 includes: polynomials, congruence and similarity of figures, trigonometry with triangles, modeling with geometry, probability, making inferences and justifying conclusions.
PREREQUISITE: NC Math 1
NC Math 3 (23092X0X)
Math 3 progresses from the standards learned in Math 2 and Math 1. In addition to these standards, Math 3 extends to include algebraic concepts such as: the complex number system, inverse functions, trigonometric functions and the unit circle. Conics and circles are the geometric concepts in Math 3.
PREREQUISITE: NC Math 2
NC Math 3/Honors (23095X0X)
Math 3 progresses from the standards learned in Math 2 and Math 1. In addition to these standards, Math 3 extends to include algebraic concepts such as: the complex number system, inverse functions, trigonometric functions and the unit circle. Conics and circles are the geometric concepts in Math 3.
PREREQUISITE: NC Math 2
NC Math 4 (24092X0X)
The primary focus of this course is on functions and statistical thinking, continuing the study of algebra, functions, trigonometry and statistical concepts previously experienced in NC Math 1-3. The course is designed to be a copstone to introductory statistical concepts. Additionally, the course intentionally integrates concepts from algebra and functions to demonstrate the close relationship between algebraic reasoning as applied to the characteristics and behaviors of more complex functions. In many cases, undergraduate students majoring in non-STEM fields will take an entry-level Algebra or Introductory Statistics course. Students will be prepared for college level algebra and statistics or as a bridge to prepare students for Precalculus or other advanced math courses.
PREREQUISITE: NC Math 3
NC Math 4/Honors (24095X0X)
The primary focus of this course is on functions and statistical thinking, continuing the study of algebra, functions, trigonometry and statistical concepts previously experienced in NC Math 1-3. The course is designed to be a copstone to introductory statistical concepts. Additionally, the course intentionally integrates concepts from algebra and functions to demonstrate the close relationship between algebraic reasoning as applied to the characteristics and behaviors of more complex functions. In many cases, undergraduate students majoring in non-STEM fields will take an entry-level Algebra or Introductory Statistics course. Students will be prepared for college level algebra and statistics or as a bridge to prepare students for Precalculus or other advanced math courses.
PREREQUISITE: NC Math 3
Discrete Math for Computer Science (24012X0X)
The purpose of this course is to introduce discrete structure that are the backbone of computer science. Discrete mathematics is the study of mathematical structures that are countable or otherwise distinct and separable. The mathematics of modern computer science is built almost entirely on discrete mathematics, such as logic, combinatorics, proof and graph theory. At most universities, an undergraduate-level course in discrete mathematics is required for students who plan to pursue careers as computer programmers, software engineers, data scientists, security analysts and financial analysts. Students will be prepared for college level algebra, statistics, and discrete mathematics courses.
PREREQUISITE: NC Math 3
Pre-Calculus/Honors (24035X0X)
The purpose of Precalculus is to build upon the study of algebra, functions, and trigonometry experienced in previous high school mathematics courses. This course will build on students’ algebraic skills and understanding of functions to delve into real world phenomena and to deepen understanding of the functions in the course. This course is designed for students pursuing careers in STEM-related fields. Students will be prepared for Calculus, AP Calculus and any entry-level college course.
PREREQUISITE: NC Math 3 Honors
Science Education
Science Education
Earth & Environmental Science (35012X0X)
A scientific study of the origin, history and structure of the earth & environmental issues. All levels use inquiry based learning.
Earth & Environmental/Honors (35015X0X)
A scientific study of the origin, history and structure of the earth & environmental issues. The honors level is a rigorous curriculum designed for motivated students. All levels use inquiry based learning.
Physical Science (34102X0X)
An introductory course in the study of force, work, energy, magnetism and chemistry.
PREREQUISITE: Earth & Environmental
Biology (33202X0X)
This course is a study of the chemical and physical basics of life.
PREREQUISITE: Physical Science and/or Earth/Environmental Science
Biology/Honors (33205X0X)
This course is a study of the chemical and physical basics of life. The honors level requires students to be highly motivated, interested in science & committed to in-depth studies in biological concepts.
PREREQUISITE: Physical Science and/or Earth/Environmental Science
Chemistry (34202X0X)
Study of chemical elements, their properties and their relationships.
PREREQUISITE (or Co-requisite): NC Math III
Chemistry/Honors (34205X0X)
Study of chemical elements, their properties and their relationships. Advanced science credit received. Honors level will be more in-depth, a faster pace and require a higher level of critical thought.
PREREQUISITE (or Co-requisite): NC Math III
Social Studies Education
Social Studies Education
World History (43032X0X)
This course is a survey course that gives students the opportunity to explore recurring themes of human experience common to civilizations around the globe from ancient to contemporary times. This course satisfies the graduation requirement for World History.
World History/Honors (43035X0X)
This course is a survey course that gives students the opportunity to explore recurring themes of human experience common to civilizations around the globe from ancient to contemporary times. This course satisfies the graduation requirement for World History. Honors courses are more complex and are taught at an accelerated pace; honors courses provide more rigorous academic study and require more advanced work.
American History (43112X0X)
This course will cover the history of the United States beginning with the European exploration of the New World through the Reconstruction Period. Students will examine the historical and intellectual origins of the United States and learn about political and economic factors that contributed to the development of the United States. Students will study the establishment of political parties, America's westward expansion, the growth of sectional conflict, how that sectional conflict led to the Civil War, and the consequences of the Civil War, including Reconstruction.
PREREQUISITE: World History
American History Honors (43115X0X)
This course will cover the history of the United States beginning with the European exploration of the New World through the Reconstruction Period. Students will examine the historical and intellectual origins of the United States and learn about political and economic factors that contributed to the development of the United States. Students will study the establishment of political parties, America's westward expansion, the growth of sectional conflict, how that sectional conflict led to the Civil War, and the consequences of the Civil War, including Reconstruction. Honors courses are more complex and are taught at an accelerated pace; honors courses provide more rigorous academic study and require more advanced work.
PREREQUISITE: World History
Civic Literacy (43182X0X)
This course provides students with the knowledge of skills to become responsible and effective citizens. This course satisfies the graduation requirement for Civics and Economics.
PREREQUISITE: World History, American History 1
Civic Literacy Honors (43185X0X)
This course provides students with the knowledge of skills to become responsible and effective citizens. This course satisfies the graduation requirement for Civics and Economics. Honors courses are more complex and are taught at an accelerated pace; honors courses provide more rigorous academic study and require more advanced work.
PREREQUISITE: American History 2 or U.S. History or U.S. History/AP
Economics and Personal Finance (EPF) (43192X0X)
This course is designed to be a study of economics, personal finance, income and education, money management, critical consumerism, and financial planning.
Economics and Personal Finance Honors (EPF Honors) (43195X0X)
This course is designed to be a study of economics, personal finance, income and education, money management, critical consumerism, and financial planning. Honors courses are more complex and are taught at an accelerated pace; honors courses provide more rigorous academic study and require more advanced work.
AP US History (4A077X0)
This course is designed to cover the events in U.S. history from early colonization to the present. This course satisfies the graduation requirement for U.S. History. Honors courses are more complex and are taught at an accelerated pace; honors courses provide more rigorous academic study and require more advanced work. AP courses are designed to prepare the student for intermediate and advanced level college courses in history. AP courses are recommended for college-bound juniors with above average skills in reading and writing. Students in AP courses must take the AP exam to qualify for college credit.
PREREQUISITE: American History
Student Transition Support Education
Student Transition Support Education
Student Leadership
Student Leadership (PGC) Honors (11th and 12th Graders Only)
The Peer Group Connection (PGC) program will train 11th and 12th grade students to help freshmen make a successful transition into high school. PGC peer leaders will work in pairs and lead discussions and activities with small groups of freshmen. Our goal is to help freshmen feel welcome at WWHS and develop the skills they need to handle everyday challenges. Connection is our main purpose in this class, so please apply if you want to create a positive, welcoming culture.
COURSE NOTE: Application Required – Please see a counselor for an application. A weekend retreat is required.
English as a Second Language
ESL-1 Beginning Level Fall (10382X01F)
Designed for students with limited English proficiency at the beginning stages of learning English. Focuses on how to communicate in social settings & survival English. A special emphasis on oral skills and beginning to read & write in English.
COURSE NOTE: Prerequisite: IPT Testing
ESL-1 Beginning Level Spring (10382X01S)
Designed for students with limited English proficiency at the beginning stages of learning English. Focuses on how to communicate in social settings & survival English. A special emphasis on oral skills and beginning to read & write in English.
COURSE NOTE: Prerequisite: IPT Testing
ESL-2 Intermediate Level Fall (10382X02F)
Designed for students with limited English proficiency having basic oral skills but need a deeper understanding of English grammar/syntax. Emphasis on skill building in reading & writing in the academic setting. Attention is given to cultural norms & expectations.
COURSE NOTE: Prerequisite: IPT Testing
ESL-2 Intermediate Level Spring (10382X02S)
Designed for students with limited English proficiency having basic oral skills but need a deeper understanding of English grammar/syntax. Emphasis on skill building in reading & writing in the academic setting. Attention is given to cultural norms & expectations.
COURSE NOTE: Prerequisite: IPT Testing
ESL-3 Advanced-1 Fall (10382X03F)
Designed for students at the transitional level of their English language development. Emphasis on perfecting reading & writing skills needed for academic settings and multicultural literature.
COURSE NOTE: Prerequisite: IPT Testing
ESL-3 Advanced-1 Spring (10382X03S)
Designed for students at the transitional level of their English language development. Emphasis on perfecting reading & writing skills needed for academic settings and multicultural literature.
COURSE NOTE: Prerequisite: IPT Testing
ESL-4 Advanced-2 Fall (10382X04F)
Designed for students at the transitional level of their English language development. Emphasis on perfecting reading & writing skills needed for academic settings and multicultural literature.
COURSE NOTE: Prerequisite: IPT Testing
ESL-4 Advanced-2 Spring (10382X04S)
Designed for students at the transitional level of their English language development. Emphasis on perfecting reading & writing skills needed for academic settings and multicultural literature.
COURSE NOTE: Prerequisite: IPT Testing
World Languages Education
World Languages Education
Spanish 1 (11412X0X)
A beginning course in the study of Spanish language and culture. The student learns basic sounds, grammatical structure and vocabulary.
Spanish 2 (11422X0X)
A continuation of Spanish 1. Students continue to refine their conversational and grammatical skills and become more knowledgeable about Spanish life-styles.
PREREQUISITE: Spanish 1
Spanish 3/Honors (Virtual Academy) (11435X0WVA)
A continuation of Spanish 2. Students study the literature and culture of Spanish-speaking nations. This course receives Honors weight.
GRADE: 10-12 | PREREQUISITE: Spanish 2
Spanish 4/Honors (Virtual Academy) (11445X0WVA)
A continuation of Spanish 3 with advanced studies in literature, composition and culture. This course receives Honors weight.
GRADE: 10-12 | PREREQUISITE: Spanish 3/Honors
Latin 1 (12412X0X)
A beginning course where students learn the language of the Ancient Romans through the study and use of Latin vocabulary and grammar. Students also experience the past through a study of the culture and mythology of the Roman Empire.
Latin 2 (12422X0X)
Students continue to increase their Latin vocabulary and grammatical skills and pursue further cultural topics and historical events of Ancient Rome.
PREREQUISITE: Latin 1
WCS Virtual Academy
WCS Virtual Academy
Guidelines for Enrollment
Online courses can provide an opportunity for flexibility and convenience to earn high school credits in an online environment. The online student must take responsibility for his or her own learning. In any distance education program, the capacity for self-directed learning is crucial. While teachers can provide some support, the online distance learner is expected to have an internal motivation to manage his or her own learning during the course of study and have a basic grasp of Internet navigation skills.
WCS Virtual Academy provides opportunities for students who would like to enrich or supplement their educational program. It also provides options for students to complete coursework early, participate in other academic opportunities and gain experience in an online educational environment. The flexibility of this program provides options for students who may need a more flexible school model including home school students who would like to take some high school courses.
Careful consideration by counselors and administrators should occur to determine if online coursework is truly in the best interest of the student before enrolling them. There should also be a demonstrated need for flexibility in schedules before placement in WCS Virtual Academy. The need for flexibility could include:
- Students are taking college courses that make it difficult to participate in the face-to-face classes that they need to graduate;
- Students are behind on credits and are taking online courses to catch up;
- Students are planning to graduate early;
- Students would like to participate in other educational opportunities (band, chorus, etc.) that conflict with course needs;
- Students have family needs that require that they have flexibility in scheduling in order to complete courses needed for graduation;
- Students have medical issues that prevent them from attending classes on high school campuses;
- Students who have been long-term suspended and enrollment in online courses will allow us to continue to serve them.
The WCS Virtual Academy was created to meet the needs of primarily 11th and 12th graders. Students in the 9th and 10th grade should not be enrolled in WCS Virtual Academy unless there is a demonstrated need.
After the 10 day drop-add period each semester, counselors should contact Donna Cotton, before placing students in a WCS Virtual Academy online course. Students should be enrolled in a face-to-face class if it is offered at the same time in their schedule as an online class would be taken.
WCS Virtual Academy Course Offerings
AP English Language & Composition (1A017X0WVA)
This college-level course provides an analytical and historical study of language and rhetoric in a comprehensive program of reading, writing, and critical thinking. As preparation to take the Advanced Placement Test in Language and Composition, students read, discuss, analyze, and write about challenging works of recognized textual merit to develop honest, concise, and effective use of language and the ability to organize ideas in a clear, coherent, and persuasive way. Independent rhetorical analysis and a total mastery of writing skills are goals of the course.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Counselor approval required.
AP English Literature & Composition (1A007X0WVA)
This college-level course provides an analytical and historical study of British and world literature in a comprehensive program of reading, writing, and critical thinking. As preparation to take the Advanced Placement Test in Literature and Composition, students read, discuss, analyze, and write about challenging works of recognized literary merit to develop honest, concise, and effective use of language and the ability to organize ideas in a clear, coherent, and persuasive way.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Counselor approval required.
English III Honors (10235X0WVA)
Instruction focuses on examination of themes in American literature. Honors classes require students use critical analysis of texts through reading, writing, speaking, listening and using media.
PREREQUISITE: English II
English IV Honors (10235X0WVA)
Instruction focuses on examination of themes in British Literature. Honors classes will explore the literature more widely and deeply, including more complex texts.
PREREQUISITE: English III
Spanish III Honors (11435X0WVA)
A continuation of Spanish 2. Students study the literature and culture of Spanish-speaking nations. This course receives Honors weight.
GRADE: 10-12 | PREREQUISITE: Spanish 2 or Latin 2
Spanish IV Honors (11445X0WVA)
A continuation of Spanish 3 with advanced studies in literature, composition and culture. This course receives Honors weight.
GRADE: 10-12 | PREREQUISITE: Spanish 3/Honors
Wilkes Community College Career and College Promise Courses
WILKES COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Career and College Promise Courses
College Transfer Pathway
Eligible Juniors and Seniors Only
Students must complete the Career & College Promise application process for WCC and have a 2.8 unweighted GPA or demonstrate college readiness on an approved assessment. A student may only enroll in one college transfer pathway and may not substitute courses in one pathway in another. See your career coach, Britt Church, for additional information.
College Transfer Pathway Courses (Must have 2.8 unweighted GPA or Higher) on WCS Schedule (Fall 2025) Online
(Spring 2026) Online on WCS Schedule
Career Technical Online Courses on the WCS Schedule
Fall 2025/Spring 2026 Online
Criminal Justice Pathway
(Fall 2025) Online
(Spring 2026) Online
for transfer as a pre-major and/or elective course.
Business Pathway
(Fall 2025) Online
(Spring 2026) Online
Career Technical Online Courses on the WCC Schedule
Accounting Pathway
(Fall 2025/Spring 2026) Online
information systems. Emphasis is placed on analyzing, summarizing, reporting and interpreting financial information. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare financial statements, understand the role of financial information in decision-making and address ethical considerations. Approved for transfer as a pre-major and/or elective course.
Agribusiness Pathway
(Fall 2025) Online
AGR 212 Farm Business Management: This course introduces budgeting, farm analysis, production costs, business organizations, and general management principles. Topics include enterprise budgets, partial budgets, whole farm budgets, income analysis, and business organizations. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare and analyze a farm budget.
(Spring 2026) Online
Applied Engineering Pathway
(Fall 2025) Online
ISC 110: This course introduces the basic concepts of workplace safety. Topics include fire, ladders, lifting, lock-out/tag-out, personal protective devices, and other workplace safety issues related to OSHA compliance. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the components of a safe workplace.
Business Pathway (Entrepreneurship)
(Fall 2025) Online
BUS 121 Business Math: This course covers fundamental mathematical operations and their application to business problems. Topics include payroll, pricing, interest and discount, commission, taxes, and other pertinent uses of mathematics in the field of business. Upon completion, students should be able to apply mathematical concepts to business.
Early Childhood Pathway
(Fall 2025) Online
EDU 131 Child, Family, and Community: This course covers the development of partnerships among culturally, linguistically and ability diverse families, children, schools and communities through the use of evidence-based strategies. Emphasis is placed on developing skills and identifying benefits for establishing and supporting respectful relationships between diverse families, programs/schools, and community agencies/resources reflective of the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and the Code of Ethics for North Carolina Educators. Upon completion, students should be able to identify appropriate relationship building strategies between diverse families, children birth through adolescence, schools, and communities and demonstrate a variety of communication skills including appropriate use of technology to support every child. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA and ICAA as a pre-major and/or elective course requirement.
EDU 153 Health, Safety, and Nutrition: This course covers promoting and maintaining the health and well-being of every child. Topics include health and nutritional guidelines, common childhood illnesses, maintaining safe and healthy learning environments, health benefits of active play, recognition and reporting of abuse/neglect, and state regulations. Upon completion, students should be able to apply knowledge of NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development for health, safety, nutritional needs and safe learning environments.
Graphic Design Pathway
(Fall 2025) Online
GRD 167 Digital Photography I: This course introduces basic camera operations. Topics include subject composition, depth of field, shutter control, light control, color, photofinishing, digital imaging, correction and output. Upon completion, students should be able to produce digital photography with acceptable technical and compositional quality.
(Spring 2026) Online
WCC courses taught at WWHS
Transportation Pathways
(Fall 2025) Face to Face 4th Period
(Spring 2026) Face to Face 1st Period
regulations, hand tools, service information, basic concepts, vehicle systems, and common transportation industry
terminology. Topics include familiarization with major vehicle systems, proper use of various hand and power tools, material safety data sheets, and personal protective equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate appropriate safety procedures, identify and use basic shop tools, and describe government regulations regarding transportation repair facilities.
TRN 140 Transportation Climate Control: This course covers the theory of refrigeration and heating, electrical/
electronic/pneumatic controls, and diagnosis and repair of climate control systems. Topics include diagnosis and repair of climate control components and systems, recovery/recycling of refrigerants, and safety and environmental regulations. Upon completion, students should be able to diagnose and repair vehicle climate control systems.
TRN 140A Transportation Climate Lab: This course provides experiences for enhancing student skills in the diagnosis and repair of transportation climate control systems. Emphasis is placed on reclaiming, recovery, recharging, leak detection, climate control components, diagnosis, air conditioning equipment, tools and safety. Upon completion, students should be able to describe the operation, diagnose, and safely service climate control systems using appropriate tools, equipment, and service information.
(Spring 2026) Face to Face 2nd Period
TRN 120 Basic Transportation Electricity: This course covers basic electrical theory, wiring diagrams, test equipment, and diagnosis, repair, and replacement of batteries, starters, and alternators. Topics include Ohm's Law, circuit construction, wiring diagrams, circuit testing, and basic troubleshooting. Upon completion, students should be able to properly use wiring diagrams, diagnose, test, and repair basic wiring, battery, starting, charging, and electrical concerns.
Welding Pathway
(Fall 2025) Face to Face 1st Period
(Spring 2026) Face to Face 3rd Period
(Spring 2026) Face to Face 4th Period
placed on padding, fillet, and groove welds in various positions with SMAW electrodes. Upon completion, students should be able to perform SMAW fillet and groove welds on carbon plate with prescribed electrodes.
WCC courses taught at Wilkes WCC Campus on WCS schedule
Agriculture: AG Production
(Fall 2025) Monday-Thursday 2:30-4:00 PM (4th period)
ANS 130 Poultry Production: This course provides an introduction to the poultry industry. Topics include anatomy and physiology, reproduction, incubation, environmental issues, and husbandry. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of poultry production and the economic and Course Descriptions 148 Wilkes Community College | Environmental impact of the poultry industry locally, regionally, state-wide, and internationally.
HOR 225 Nursery Production: This course covers all aspects of nursery crop production. Emphasis is placed on field production and covers soils, nutrition, irrigation, pest control, and harvesting. Upon completion, students should be able to produce a marketable nursery crop.
(Spring 2026) Monday-Thursday 2:30-4:00 PM (4th period)
Applied Engineering Pathway: Manufacturing Engineering
(Fall 2025) Monday-Thursday 2:30-4:00 PM (4th period)
orthographic projections, dimensioning methods, and notes. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret basic prints and visualize the features of a part or system
(Spring 2026) Monday-Thursday 2:30-4:00 PM (4th period)
HYD 110 Hydraulics/Pneumatics: This course introduces the basic components and functions of hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Topics include standard symbols, pumps, control valves, control assemblies, actuators, FRL, maintenance procedures, and switching and control devices. Upon completion, students should be able to understand the operation of a fluid power system, including design, application, and troubleshooting
ISC 110 Workplace Safety: This course introduces the principles of industrial safety. Emphasis is placed on industrial safety and OSHA regulations. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of a safe working environment and OSHA compliance.
Architecture Pathway
(Fall 2025) Monday-Thursday 2:30-4:00 PM (4th period)
ARC 111 Intro to Arch Tech: This course introduces basic architectural drafting techniques, lettering, use of architectural and engineer scales, and sketching. Topics include orthographic, axonometric, and oblique drawing techniques using architectural plans, elevations, sections, and details; reprographic techniques; and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare and print scaled drawings within minimum architectural standards.
(Spring 2026) Monday-Thursday 2:30-4:00 PM (4th period)
SST 140 Green Building and Design Concepts: This course is designed to introduce the student to sustainable building design and construction principles and practices. Topics include sustainable building rating systems and certifications, energy efficiency, indoor environmental quality, sustainable building materials and water use. Upon completion, students should be able to identify the principles and practices of sustainable building design and construction.
ARC 225 Arch BIM 1: This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of Building Information Modeling (BIM) as a construction documentation system. Topics include basic parametric modeling, creating new types and families of components, and using 3D models to create design drawings. Upon completion, students should be able to use BIM software to create, edit, and print rudimentary architectural 3D computer models.
ARC 264 Digital Arch (pre req: ARC 114): This course covers multiple digital architectural techniques. Topics include spreadsheets and word processing procedures, online resources, modems, e-mail, image capture, multimedia, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to transmit/receive electronic data, create multimedia presentations, and produce a desktop publishing document.
Building Construction Pathway
(Fall 2025) Monday-Thursday 2:30-4:00 PM (4th period)
ARC 112 Construction Materials and Methods: This course introduces construction materials and their methodologies. Topics include construction terminology, traditional and alternative materials and their properties, manufacturing processes, construction techniques, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to detail construction assemblies and identify construction materials and properties.
PLU 111 Introduction to Plumbing: This course introduces basic plumbing tools, materials, and fixtures. Topics include standard tools, materials, and fixtures used in basic plumbing systems and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of a basic plumbing system.
(Spring 2026) Monday-Thursday 2:30-4:00 PM (4th period)
CST 251 Electric Wiring Systems: This course introduces residential and commercial electrical wiring systems. Topics include safety, care and use of tools and materials, use of NEC, circuit planning, overcurrent protection, and installation of conduits, cables, and conductors. Upon completion, students should be able to correctly identify tools, materials, and procedures for electrical installation.
MAS 140 Introduction to Masonry: This course introduces basic principles and practices of masonry. Topics include standard tools, materials, and practices used in basic masonry and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of masonry and be able to use basic masonry techniques.
BPR 130: Print Reading: This course covers the interpretation of blueprints and specifications that are associated with construction projects. Topics include interpretation of documents for foundations, floor plans, elevations, and related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to read and interpret construction prints and documentation.
Building Construction Pathway
AUB 111 Painting and Refinishing 1: This course introduces the proper procedures for using automotive refinishing equipment and materials in surface preparation and application. Topics include federal, state, and local regulations, personal safety, refinishing equipment and materials, surface preparation, masking, application techniques, and other
related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and use proper equipment and materials in refinishing following accepted industry standards.
AUB 121 Non-structure Damage 1: This course introduces safety, tools, and the basic fundamentals of body repair. Topics include shop safety, damage analysis, tools and equipment, repair techniques, materials selection, materials usage, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and repair minor direct and indirect damage including removal/repairing/replacing of body panels to accepted standards.
(Spring 2026) Monday-Thursday 1:00-4:00 PM (3rd-4th period)
AUB 112 Painting and Refinishing (Pre-req: AUB 111): This course covers advanced painting techniques and technologies with an emphasis on identifying problems encountered by the refinishing technician. Topics include materials application, color matching, correction of refinishing problems, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to perform spot, panel, and overall refinishing repairs and identify and correct refinish problems.
AUB 122 Non-structure Damage 2 (Pre-req: AUB 121): This course covers safety, tools, and advanced body repair. Topics include shop safety, damage analysis, tools and equipment, advanced repair techniques, materials selection, materials usage, movable glass, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and repair or replace direct and indirect damage to accepted standards including movable glass and hardware.
WorkForce and continuing educatoin pathways (courses at WCC / Herring Hall
(Fall 2025) 1st and 2nd Period
AHR 3131 Air Conditioning, Heating,, and Refrigeration Technician I
(Spring 2026) 1st and 2nd Period
AHR 3131 Air Conditioning, Heating,, and Refrigeration Technician II