Automotive Maintenance and Ownership is designed to educate anyone that owns, or will own, a vehicle. The topics covered in this course are basic vehicle maintenance, minor vehicle repairs, introduction to how the eight systems work in a vehicle, how to purchase, insure, and afford your vehicle, and more. You will acquire the skills necessary to perform basic vehicle maintenance, which can be done by any vehicle owner. Areas of study during this course include; safe work habits, automotive history, basic tools and measurement knowledge, and basic automotive system fundamentals. If you are going to own a vehicle, this course is for you. Course approved for Applied Mathematics credit.

Auto Paint is a hands on course where students spend most days in the lab working. This course introduces students to the operations of automotive refinishing and custom painting. Students will learn to complete minor repairs of automotive finishes, apply primers, sealers, basecoats and clearcoats, just as you would in a traditional repair facility. Students will also spend a significant amount of time in the lab learning custom painting techniques using tools like the air brush, micro spray guns, pinstriping, pattern templates, masking, among many other custom paint techniques. Students will learn how to paint a variety of designs from traditional hot rod flames, lowrider paint schemes with metal flake, to flags, torn sheet metal with rivets, shadowing, wood grain, and more. Qualifies for Applied Arts or Applied Mathematics credit.

Automotive Technology is a pre-vocational course open to students interested in pursuing auto mechanics as a possible career. During the semester, students will be instructed in the proper use of automotive tools and equipment. Further, students will also be instructed on all of the major systems of the automobile. Qualifies for Applied Mathematics credit.

. Emphasis is placed on the student’s future career in the automotive industry. Qualifies for Applied Mathematics or 2nd year World Language credit

Autobody Repair and Restoration is a full year course in painting, metal finishing, sheet metal fabrication, welding, estimating, and disassembling/assembling of repaired and restored vehicles. Working with damaged cars will be an important facet of this course. Students will work with a wide array of body working tools, air tools, hand tools, metal fabrication equipment, oxy-acetylene torches and MIG welders. Collision Repair and Auto Restoration is a project-based course where students spend most days in the lab working with their hands. Qualifies for Applied Mathematics credit. Qualifies for 2nd-Year World Language credit

Empowering women in automotive technology is designed to encourage students who may not traditionally pursue a career/own in automotive technology to learn about this field and eventually help grow into this career bringing their unique and valuable mindset and perspectives into the evolving world that is the automotive industry. The topics covered in this course are basic vehicle maintenance, minor vehicle repairs, introduction to how the eight systems work in a vehicle, how to purchase, insure, and afford your vehicle, and more. You will acquire the skills necessary to perform basic vehicle maintenance, which can be done by any vehicle owner. Areas of study during this course include; safe work habits, automotive history, basic tools and measurement knowledge, and basic automotive system fundamentals. If you are going to own a vehicle, this course is for you. Course approved for Applied Mathematics credit. Electric Vehicle Design, Build, and Drive Qualifies for Applied Mathematics credit.

This is a great course if you hope to own your own business or plan to study business. Learn accounting skills and basic bookkeeping techniques needed to run a small service and merchandise business. The course uses an online dynamic learning environment called Mindtap along with a traditional textbook. Students will be able to complete accounting problems and receive immediate feedback from any computer with an internet connection. Students will use an automated accounting software program and will complete an accounting business simulation to reinforce learning. All college and university business schools in Michigan require a two-semester course in accounting for business majors; this course prepares students for the first semester of that requirement. This class fulfills the senior level math requirement. This class can be taken before, after, or concurrently with Honors Financial and Managerial Accounting. Qualifies for Applied Mathematics credit. This course PLUS Honors Accounting qualifies for second-year World Language credit

This new course will accurately portray the rigor of college level accounting. Students will learn how businesses plan for and evaluate their operating, financing, and investing decisions and then how accounting systems gather and provide data to internal and external decision- makers. This year-long course covers all the learning objectives of a traditional college level financial accounting course, plus those from a managerial accounting course. Topics include an introduction to accounting information systems, time value of money, accounting for merchandising firms, sales and receivables, fixed assets, debt and equity, statement of cash flows, financial ratios, cost-volume profit analysis and variance analysis. The class may be taken before, after, or concurrently with Accounting 1. This course is an excellent choice for fulfilling the senior level math requirement, and should only be taken by students with a commitment to complete college level coursework. Qualifies for Applied Mathematics credit. This course PLUS Accounting I qualifies for second-year World Language credit.

Students analyze the primary functions of management and leadership, which are planning, organizing, staffing, directing or leading and controlling. Topics will incorporate social responsibility of business and industry. Students develop a foundation in the economical, financial, technological, international, social and ethical aspects of business to become competent managers, employees and entrepreneurs. Students incorporate a broad base of knowledge that includes the legal, managerial, marketing, financial, ethical and international dimensions of business to make appropriate management decisions. Qualifies for second-year World language requirement.

Students explore business and career opportunities in this class. Learn the basics of business and how it affects everyday life as well as aid in future course selections. The class will discuss current events as they relate to business. Students learn about teamwork, employability skills, personal finance, international business, human relations, work ethics, and basic business management skills. In addition, students will complete units on retail businesses, banking, stock market, basic accounting, and computers. Computers are used as a business tool in this class.

Students will be introduced to an entry-level understanding of business organizations and structures, management and leadership styles, marketing fundamentals, accounting and financial principles, production methods, and human resource management and diversity. Business technologies, including the Google Platform, Microsoft Office products, as well as the Adobe Suite will be utilized throughout each unit of instruction. Soft skills, which are key to success in the business world will also be embedded within the curriculum. This course is the 9th grade class in the Business Academy, but is open to non-academy 9th and 10th grade students as well. Qualifies for Applied Arts credit.

This semester course allows students to study international trade by using a variety of resources for investigation. Elementary international economic theory is applied to study the impact of trade in the USA and in other countries. Culture, history, language, values, social behaviors, along with market conditions and demographics are used by students to determine the possibilities of doing business with other countries.