Capital High School

 

3D Design and Fabrication A, B

Credit: CTE, Elective or 3rd year Math Credit 
Recommended Prerequisite: Sign Design
Length: 1 year
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Student Leadership Organization:  SkillsUSA
CTE Dual Credit: A student may earn credit at a local community/technical college.  Click HERE for more details. 

 

This course combines art and technology. It will give students an introduction to manufacturing processes through mechanical design, cosplay/theater prop making, and new media. Students will have hands-on time with 3D printers, CNC Routing Machines, Textile Manufacturing and 2D/3D modeling software.

 

CorePLUS Aerospace Manufacturing A, B

Credit:  CTE, Elective or 3rd year Math Credit
Recommended Prerequisite:  Woods Technology or Metals/Welding
Length: Up to 3 years (you qualify for the basic certificate after completing the first year)
Grade Level:  10, 11, 12
Student Leadership Organization:  SkillsUSA

 

Prepare to work for Boeing. The CorePLUS Aerospace Manufacturing curriculum (working towards the Boeing sponsored Aerospace Machinist Certificate) prepares you to be hired by Boeing directly out of High School! This three-year class will teach you how to accurately layout, drill rivet, assemble and rivet aerospace parts to Boeing’s standards. You will also learn about the nature of materials, precision measurement, hand tool operations, quality standards, aerospace fasteners, manufacturing procedures, safety and more. This is a math intensive class and you can expect to learn geometry, trigonometry and the Cartesian coordinate system. You will be expected to behave in a safe and professional manner at all times in this class.

 

CorePLUS Construction A, B

Credit:   CTE, Elective or 3 rd  year Math Credit
Prerequisite:  Intro to Construction Skills
Length: 1 year
Grade Level:  10, 11, 12
Student Leadership Organization:  SkillsUSA
Fee:  None

 

Construction Skills class is an introduction to the lucrative trade of wood frame carpentry. Learn how wood buildings are constructed, reading construction design plans and turning 2-dimension drawings into 3D models. Work a combination of manual and power tools, tape measures and other valuable residential and commercial building tools and experiences. Class time includes solving trades related math problems every carpenter uses on the jobsite. Students will learn construction skills while earning multiple Industry recognized certificates including CorePLUS Construction, Earning community college credits available for students with a B grade in this class and an opportunity for an interview in Carpenter’s Union apprentice program.

Due to the nature of the tools used and the grading rubric, safety and professionalism are top priorities to be successful and remain in this course.

 

Metals/Welding Technology A, B

Credit: CTE or Elective.  
Recommended Prerequisite:  Basic math skills *
Length: 1 year
Grade Level:  9, 10, 11, 12
Student Leadership Organization:  SkillsUSA
CTE Dual Credit: A student may earn credit at a local community/technical college.  Click HERE for more details. 

 

The students will learn and practice welding techniques necessary for the metal working industry or hobby applications. Individual and group activities are designed to simulate industrial welding operations. Students will learn how to weld as well as other metal fabrication methods. A major portion of each class is spent working on competencies and projects in a large, well-equipped laboratory classroom. Students will prepare a portfolio of their work. Due to the nature of the tools used and the grading rubric, safety and professionalism are top priorities to be successful and remain in this course. *Appropriate basic math skills to read rulers, add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions, decimals, and whole numbers. 

 

Precision Manufacturing

Credit: CTE, Elective or 3rd year Math Credit
Recommended Prerequisite: Woods Technology or Metals/Welding Technology
Length: 1 year (repeatable up to 2 years for credit)
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Student Leadership Organization:  SkillsUSA
CTE Dual Credit: A student may earn credit at a local community/technical college.  Click HERE for more details. 

 

Become a machinist. Learn to make parts to within a thousandth of an inch! Ever wondered how parts are made for engines and instruments? Do you want to learn how to machine your own parts out of metal? This two-year class will teach you how to accurately cut parts on lathes and milling machines. First year you will learn to use different metalworking machines including manual mills and lathes. The second year you will focus on the programming and operation of CNC Mills and Lathes. This is a math intensive class and you can expect to learn geometry, trigonometry and the Cartesian coordinate system. Some computer programming (G and M code) will also be used to control the machines that make your parts. You will be expected to behave in a safe and professional manner at all times in this class.

 

Sign Design A, B 

Credit: CTE, Fine Art or Elective
Recommended Prerequisite:  None
Length:  1 year
Grade Level:  9, 10, 11, 12
Student Leadership Organization:  SkillsUSA

 

Make your own signs! Design a message and learn how to make it pop! In this class you get to make signs and stickers while learning to use the professional sign making software, “Corel Draw!”. Output your work with printers, plotters, laser engravers, computer-controlled routers and other manufacturing grade machines. Make signs for yourself, the school and the community. Study why signs are effective, how they change people’s minds and what it takes to be a sign maker. Due to the nature of the tools used and the grading rubric, safety and professionalism are top priorities to be successful and remain in this course.

 

Woods Technology A, B

Credit:  CTE, or Elective 
Recommended Prerequisite:  Basic math skills * Advanced status requires a passing grade and teacher’s approval.
Length: 1 year
Grade Level:  9, 10, 11, 12
Student Leadership Organization:  SkillsUSA
CTE Dual Credit: A student may earn credit at a local community/technical college.  Click HERE for more details. 

 

Students will learn and practice creative woodworking techniques necessary for the woodworking industry or the woodworking hobbyist. Individual and group activities are designed to simulate industrial woodworking operations. A major portion of each class is spent working on projects in a large, well-equipped laboratory classroom making Wood Pens, Cutting Boards, Plaques and self directed projects. Students will prepare a portfolio of their work. You will be expected to behave in a safe and professional manner at all times in this class. *Appropriate basic math skills to read rulers, add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions, decimals, and whole numbers.