Woodworking Design & Fabrication 1 is a class designed to introduce students to the designing, drawing, and manufacturing of both required and personal projects using CAD software, hand and power tools, power machines, and automation (CNC and 3D printing). Students will learn how to use and safely operate hand tools, power tools, and machine power tools. Projects will be manufactured according to specific drawings and plans provided by the instructor as well as drawings and plans designed by the

Woodworking Design & Fabrication 2 is a continuation of Woodworking Design & Fabrication 1. There will be emphasis on CAD design, CNC design and production. Students will be manufacturing advanced projects in furniture and cabinet making. Projects will be manufactured according to specific drawings and plans provided by the instructor as well as drawings and plans designed by the students.

Part of the Career Technical Education department at Troy College and Career High School.

This course is designed around a competency-based skill framework making it available to all grade levels of ELA learners simultaneously. Students work independently and in groups, study short stories, poetry, and novels curated for them individually based on their skill level. The difficulty of materials and skills assessed will progress with their mastery of concepts and proficiencies. Students will explore American literary eras, world literature, and different forms of prose and verse viewed

This course is designed around a competency-based skill framework making it available to all grade levels of ELA learners simultaneously. Students work independently and in groups, study non-fiction, information-based content curated for them individually based on their skills level. The difficulty of materials and skills assess will progress with their mastery of concepts and proficiencies. Students will explore complex informational texts honing both their reading and writing skills at data mi

Students will learn how to communicate formally and informally in a variety of styles and mediums. Students will study non-verbal, verbal, visual, written, and communal styles of communications. The course is designed to give students a foundation in strong, professional communication, with practice in a wide variety of business-minded communication mediums. Students will study the elements of journalism, write their own news articles, engage in debate and public speaking, and create visual comm

This course is designed as an English elective for students in grades 10-12. Students will develop a creative approach to writing by drafting, conferencing, editing, and completing a wide range of writing assignments. Mini lessons will be provided to help students prepare for longer writing pieces. Some of the genres which may be explored include poetry, short stories, and scripts. Students will be expected to write a great deal and to share, critique, and analyze each other’s work. Students mus

This class is designed for those students who wish to continue their exploration of creative writing to further develop their talents and abilities. Some of the genres which may be explored include poetry, essays, flash fiction, and short stories. Students will continue to be expected to write a great deal and to share, critique, and analyze each other’s work. Independent projects will also be utilized so students can delve into areas in which they have the most interest. Students must successfu

This course is designed as an English elective for students. The focus of the course will be on the study of film vocabulary, film genre, film-making techniques, film history, film as an art form, and film as a style of communication in our society. Assignments will focus on film viewing, outside reading, and research-based critical and analytical writing assignments. Through reading about and watching film, critical viewing skills will be developed, as will writing and discussion skills about t

This course is designed as an English elective for students who are fascinated with the mysterious and the “unexplained.” Students will study ghost and horror stories and investigate the lives of authors such as Edgar Allan Poe, Mary Shelley, and Stephen King. This course will try to explain the supernatural and unexplained phenomena of our world.  Short Stories  1 semester. ½ credit.  This course will focus on reading, discussing, and writing analysis of short stories. Stories are drawn from va

This course will examine music and its role in culture: how it both shapes and is shaped by social, political, and cultural forces. Examples from literature and music will be used to demonstrate music’s link to life in both historical and contemporary settings. Topics of study and discussion include musical terms, forms, styles, genres, and historical periods. This course introduces the student to fundamental Pro Tools recording software concepts and principles, covering everything to complete a

This course is an introduction to basic drawing principles and techniques. Students will build a range of skills to develop a strong foundation in drawing. Experimentation and practice with a variety of drawing media promotes students’ development of drawing abilities. Assignments will include drawing from students’ personal interest, portraiture, manmade objects, natural forms, life drawing, action drawing, and perspective drawing. Feedback and critiques of student work and peers work is an imp