Agriculture Course Descriptions:

0134 Agriculture I
Grades: 9 – 12
Credit: 1
Class Fee: $20.00
Note: FFA dues are separate from class fee.
Offered at: LLHS and VHS
The course covers the global market place, development of a Program of Activities, leadership development, and history of FFA.

0137 Agriculture II - Leadership/Communication
Grades: 10 – 12
Credit: 1
Class Fee: $20.00
Note: FFA dues are separate from class fee.
Offered at: LLHS (dual credit) and VHS (dual credit)
Course is designed to strengthen students’ personal and group leadership skills. Topics such as public speaking, effective communication, human relations, parliamentary law, and group dynamics are covered. Also covered is the development of Programs of Activity, and Service Learning projects, including student development, chapter development, and community development. *(DC)

0136 Agriculture III - Applied Science in Agriculture
Grades: 11 – 12
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Agriculture II
Class Fee: $20.00
Note: FFA dues are separate from class fee.
Offered at: LLHS (dual credit) and VHS (dual credit)
Specific subject matter covered in this course includes current issues relevant to the agricultural industry, marketing and sales techniques. Disease and parasites effecting the various breeds of livestock; Animal welfare and relationship to the human environment; May include the horticultural practices of greenhouse management; fruit, nut and vegetable production; and landscaping principles; Forest fire prevention and techniques, public and private land forests; Wildlife mammals, waterfowl, freshwater fish, and game management. *(DC)

0135 Agriculture IV - Environmental, Animal, Plant in Ag
Grades: 12
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Agriculture III
Class Fee: $20.00
Note: FFA dues are separate from class fee.
Offered at: LLHS (dual credit) and VHS (dual credit)
Topics covered in this course include animal science with emphasis on the feeding and management of breeds of livestock, digestive systems, and classes of feed and feed additives. Entomology topics are characteristics, development and physiology of insects, and integrated pest management. Introduction to forestry, range, and wildlife management are also included in this course. *(DC)

Automotive Course Descriptions:

0912 Automotive Technology Comprehensive
Grades 9-12
Lab Fee: $15.00
Offered at: VHS (dual credit)
Automotive Technology Comprehensive emphasizes the diagnosis and repair of automobile engines and support systems such as brakes, cooling, drive trains, electrical components, emission, fuel, ignition, steering, suspension and transmissions. The comprehension and use of manuals, safety and employability skills (including shop management and entrepreneurship) are often included as course topics. Each component of this course will be taught separately (diagnostic, brake systems, electrical system repair, steering and suspension, emission control) and students will have the opportunity to receive dual credit from UNM-VC as described in the college catalogue. *(DC)

0920 Automotive Technology 2
Grades 10-12
Lab Fee: $15.00
Offered at: VHS (dual credit)
This course takes students to the next level in knowledge and skill of Automotive Technology. The emphasis of this course will be Electrical Systems Overhaul. Students will have the opportunity to receive dual credit from UNM-VC. *(DC)

0921 Automotive Technology 3
Grades 11-12
Lab Fee: $15.00
Offered at: VHS (dual credit)
This course in the automotive program is meant to take students into higher level knowledge and skill development. Students will be involved in a practicum. Students will have the opportunity to earn ASE/NATEF certifications and dual credit through UNM-VC. *(DC)

Sheet Metal Course Descriptions:

2413 Sheet Metal I, II
Grades: 10 – 12
Credit: 1
Class Fee: $10.00
Prerequisite: Take courses in sequence
Note: Skills USA are separate from class fee.
Offered at: VHS
Course exposes students to the skills and information necessary to layout, fabricate, assemble, install, maintain, and repair items and structures created from sheet metal components. Students learn the safe and efficient operation of various tools, and typically gain skill in blueprint reading; welding; and finishing and polishing metals. VHS: Certifiable through the National Center for Construction and Research (NCCR).

Welding Course Descriptions:

0151 Agricultural Mechanics I
Grades: VHS 9-12 LLHS 10-12
Credit: 1
Class Fee: $20.00 VHS, $40.00 LLHS
Note: FFA dues are separate from class fee.
Offered at: LLHS and VHS
Course provides for the skill and knowledge development applicable to the tools and equipment used in the agricultural industry. In learning to apply basic industrial knowledge and skills (engines, power, welding, and carpentry), a broad range of topics may be explored, including the operation, mechanics, and care of tools and machines; the construction and repair of structures; introduction to electricity and power. Procedures for safe operations in the agricultural mechanics laboratory are included in this course.

2414 Welding I
Grades: VHS 10 – 12, LLHS 11-12
Prerequisite: Pass Agriculture Mechanics with “C” or higher and a teacher’s signature is required
Lab Fee: $20.00 VHS, $40.00 LLHS
Note: FFA and Skills USA dues are separate from class fee.
Offered at: LLHS and VHS
Topics include oxyacetylene, Arc( SMAW) and Mig( GMAW) welding techniques including cutting, brazing, and welding; Fabrication techniques and project design including estimating and developing materials list. Tool room management and safety procedures are essential to the course. Course safety will be strictly enforced.

2416 Welding II
Grades: VHS 11-12; LLHS 12
Prerequisite: Pass Welding I with “C” or higher and a teacher’s signature is required
Lab Fee: $20.00 VHS, $40.00 LLHS
Note: FFA and Skills USA dues are separate from class fee.
Offered at: LLHS (dual credit) and VHS (dual credit)
In this course students gain knowledge and skills of particular aspects of welding that are required in the welding industry. Examples include individual courses in each of the following types of welding: gas metal arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, and shielded metal arc welding. Industry standards for fabrication and testing will be taught as part of the course. Course safety will be strictly enforced. *(DC)

Woodworking Course Descriptions:

0417 Woodworking I
Grades: 9 – 12
Credit: 1
Class Fee: Students pay for materials/supplies used on their project
Offered at: LLHS
This course is designed to give a student the opportunity to enhance woodworking skills. Each student will learn about basic shop safety; operate hand tools, power tools, and power machines. These skills will give the student the opportunity to construct a miniature grandfather clock or cabinet and earn a national license through NCCER. After constructing one of these projects, the student will design, figure a bill of material, plan a procedure, and construct an individually designed project.

0418 Woodworking II
Grades: 10 – 12
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Woodworking I
Class Fee: Students pay for materials/supplies used on their project
Offered at: LLHS
This course is designed to prepare students for a career in the construction cabinetmaking field. The class is set up to look like a corporation which is formed into a labor intensive environment where students must work together to construct a set of cabinets. Students learn to read blue prints, design, estimate, order and select material. Additionally, the student will design, figure a bill of materials, plan a procedure, and construct an individually designed project.

Computer and Information Science Course Descriptions:

0315 Computer Graphics I
Grades: 10 – 12
Credit: 1
Class Fee: $10.00 per semester
Prerequisite: Art I or Graphic Arts. Students must demonstrate basic computer competency
Offered at: LLHS (dual credit)
Course provide students with the opportunity to explore the capability of the computer to produce visual imagery and to apply graphic techniques to various fields, such as advertising, TV/video, and architecture. Modeling, simulation, animation, and image retouching are possible course topics. *(DC)

0327 Computer Science A (AP)
Grades: 10 – 12
Credit: 1
Class Fee: $10.00 per semester
Offered at: VHS
Course introduces students to computer science with fundamental topics that include problem solving, design strategies and methodologies, organization of data (data structures), approaches to processing data (algorithms), analysis of potential solutions, and the ethical and social implications of computing. The course emphasizes both object –oriented and imperative problem solving and design. These techniques represent proven approaches for developing solutions that can scale from small, simple problems to large, complex problems. This course is intended to prepare students for the optional Advanced Placement Exam in this subject and should follow the published College Board guidelines.

0344 PLTW Computer Science Essentials
Grades: 9 – 12
Credit: 1
Class Fee: $10.00
Offered at: LLHS (dual credit)
With emphasis on computational thinking and collaboration, this yearlong course provides an excellent entry point for students to begin or continue the PLTW Computer Science K-12 experience. In Computer Science Essentials, students will use visual, block-based programming and seamlessly transition to text-based programming with languages such as Python to create apps and develop websites, and learn how to make computers work together to put their design into practice. Computer Science Essentials help students create a strong foundation to advance to Computer Science Principles, Computer Science A, and beyond. Students are encouraged to participate in the New Mexico Supercomputing Challenge. *(DC)

0345 PLTW Computer Science Principles (AP)
Grades: 10 – 12
Credit: 1
Class Fee: $10.00 per semester
Prerequisite: PLTW Computer Science Essentials and Algebra I
Offered at: LLHS (dual credit)
Using PythonR as a primary tool and incorporating multiple platforms and languages for computation, this course aims to develop computational thinking, generate excitement about career paths that utilize computing, and introduce professional tools that foster creativity and collaboration. While this course can be a student’s first in computer science, students without prior computing experience are required to start with Computer Science Essentials. Computer Science Principles help students develop programming expertise and explore the workings of the Internet. Projects and problems include app development, visualization of data, cybersecurity, and simulation. The course curriculum is a College Board approved implementation of AP CS Principles. Students are required to participate in the New Mexico Supercomputing Challenge. *(DC) (AP)

0346 PLTW AP Computer Science A
Grades: 11 – 12
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: PLTW Computer Science Principles and Algebra II
Class Fee: $10.00 per semester
Offered at LLHS (dual credit)
This course focuses on further developing computational-thinking skills through the medium of AndroidTM App development for mobile platforms. The course utilizes industry-standard tools such as AndroidTM Studio, JavaTM programming language, XML, and device emulators. Students collaborate to create original solutions to problems of their own choosing by designing and implementing user interfaces and Web-based databases. Students are required to participate in the New Mexico Supercomputing Challenge. This course aligns with the AP Computer Science A course. The course is sequenced after PLTW Computer Science Principles 0345.

Video Production Course Description:

1172 Video Production I, II, III
Grades: 10 – 12
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Take courses in order
Class Fee: $5
Offered at: LLHS
These courses expose students to the materials, processes, and artistic techniques involved in digital video, film and/or videotape production. Students learn about the operation of a camera, lighting techniques, camera angles, depth of field, composition, storyboarding, sound capture, and editing techniques. Course topics also include production values and ethics and various production genre (documentary, storytelling, news, commercial, instructional, music video, etc.). As students advance, the instruction regarding the creative process becomes more refined and in relation to technical skills becomes more diverse and yet precise. In order to develop each student's style and artistic eye, both established and developing cinematographers and their productions are studied. Although traditional lecture, demonstration and examination are inherent to the courses, the majority of a student’s grade is based on production achievements as he/she masters new concepts and implements them in video.

Business Course Descriptions:

0221 Introduction to Business
Grades: 9 – 12
Credit: 1
Offered at: VHS
Courses survey an array of topics and concepts related to the field of business. These courses introduce business concepts such as banking and finance; the role of government in business, consumerism, credit, investment, and management; and may provide a brief overview of the American economic system and corporate organization. In addition, Introductory Business courses may expose students to the varied opportunities in secretarial, accounting, management, and related fields.

0223 Business Management
Grades: 10 - 12
Credit: 1
Offered at: VHS
Course acquaint students with management opportunities and effective human relations. This course may provide students with the skills to perform planning, staffing, financing, and controlling functions within a business. In addition, they may provide a macro level study of the business world, including business structure and finance, and the interconnections between industry, government, and the global economy.

0207 Accounting
Grades: 11 – 12
Credit: 1
Offered at VHS
Course introduces and then expands upon the fundamental accounting procedures used in small businesses. Typically, the first year covers the full accounting cycle, and incorporates topics such as payroll, taxes, debts, depreciation, ledger and journal techniques, and periodic adjustments. Students may learn how to apply standard auditing principles to the projects they work on and may prepare budgets and final reports. Calculators, electronic spreadsheets, or other automated tools may be used.

Cosmetology Course Descriptions:

0605 Cosmetology I
Grades: 9 – 12
Credit: 1
Class Fee: $15.00
Offered at: VHS
Non-licensing – Cosmetology I is an introductory course for students who are interested in gaining experience and training in the field of cosmetology. Students gain the knowledge and skills applicable to the care of hair, skin and nails. Course topics include human anatomy, sanitation, chemistry and bacteriology. Students gain knowledge on first steps toward a career in cosmetology.

0699 Cosmetology II
Grades: 10 – 12
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Cosmetology I
Class Fee: $20.00
Offered at VHS
Related Subjects - Courses in this category offer instruction in related topics that are necessary or helpful in cosmetology occupations; such topics may include mathematics, science and entrepreneurship.

Family and Consumer Science Course Descriptions:

0509 Baking I
Grades: 11 – 12
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Culinary Arts I
Class Fee: $15.00 per semester
Offered at VHS
Course provides basic knowledge needed to produce baked products. Instruction will include understanding ingredients, proper production methods and standard cost analysis of the product. Students are taught proper safety and sanitation requirements along with tools and equipment needed to complete tasks.

0508 Culinary Arts I, II, III
Grades: 10 – 12
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Take courses in sequence
Class Fee: Culinary Arts I and II: $15.00 per semester
Culinary Arts III: $20.00 per semester
Offered at: VHS
Course is designed for students interested in the food service industry. They provide instruction regarding nutrition, principles of healthy eating, and the preparation and service of food. The course may focus on a specific type of cuisine, domestic or international. Among the topics covered in Food Service courses is large-scale meal preparation, preserving nutrients throughout the food preparation process, use and care of commercial cooking equipment, food storage, advances in food technology, sanitation, management, and the careers available in the food service industry.

0576 GRADS I
Grades: 9 – 12
Credit: 1
Offered at: CHS
Teen Pregnancy - A course designed for the expectant teen and or teen father. Topics may include: Surviving teen pregnancy, the importance of prenatal care, prenatal development, birth and delivery, healthy eating habits, substances and chemicals to avoid, FAS, goal-setting, decision-making, staying in school, communicating with father and his family, and community economic independence, and resources for teen parent. MUST BE A GRADS RECOGNIZED SITE IN ORDER TO COUNT STUDENTS IN THIS COURSE.

0580 GRADS II
Grades: 9 – 12
Credit: 1
Offered at: CHS
Newborn - A course designed for the teen that is parenting a newborn baby under 1-year-old. Topics may include: Goal-setting, decision-making, time management, Child development from Birth to 1year, brain development, child support, selecting a daycare, bonding, nutrition, medical attention, economic independence, and three generational living. MUST BE A GRADS RECOGNIZED SITE IN ORDER TO COUNT STUDENTS IN THIS COURSE.

0581 GRADS III
Grades: 9 – 12
Credit: 1
Offered at CHS
Parenting - A course designed for the teen parent with a child 1-3 years old. Topics may include: Child development for toddlers, potty training, discipline, brain development, career planning, job portfolios, family law, decision-making, goal-setting, second-hand smoke and health issues, child hood diseases, healthy relationships, family planning, and economic independence custody and father rights. MUST BE A GRADS RECOGNIZED SITE IN ORDER TO COUNT STUDENTS IN THIS COURSE.

0583 GRADS IV
Grades: 9 – 12
Credit: 1
Offered at CHS
Independent Living - A course designed for the teen parent with preschool age children. Topics may include: Living on your own, budgeting, checking accounts, savings, taxes, job security and advancement, continuing education, balancing work and family, economic independence, reading and language development, parent-child interaction, Child development of pre-school children, and discipline, child abuse, and sexual transmitted diseases. MUST BE A GRADS RECOGNIZED SITE IN ORDER TO COUNT STUDENTS IN THIS COURSE.

Fine and Performing Arts Course Descriptions:

1161 Art I – Comprehensive
Grades: 9 – 12
Credit: 1
Class Fee: $25.00 per semester
Offered at LLHS and VHS
Course provides students with the knowledge and opportunity to explore an art form and to create individual works of art. Career opportunities in the art world may also be discussed and explored. Initial courses cover the language, materials, and processes of a particular art form and the design elements and principles supporting a work of art. As students advance and become more adept, the instruction regarding the creative process becomes more refined, and students are encouraged to develop their own artistic styles. Although the focus of creative art courses is creation, the study of major artists, art movements, and styles may also be included.

1162 Art II – Studio Art
Grades: 10 – 12
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Art I – Comprehensive “C” or better.
Class Fee: $25.00 per semester
Offered at LLHS and VHS
Course covers the same topics as Creative Art- Comprehensive courses, but focus on drawing and painting and clay. In keeping with this attention on mostly two-dimensional work, students typically work with several media (such as pen and ink, pencil, chalk, watercolor, and acrylics, and so on)

1163 Art III – Advanced Mixed Media
Grades: 11 – 12
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Art II – Studio Art “C” or better.
Class Fee: $25.00 per semester
Offered at: LLHS and VHS
Course covers the same topics as Creative Art-Comprehensive courses, but focus on creating two and three-dimensional works. Students typically work with several media.

1181 Art IV – Portfolio
Grades: 12
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Art III - Advanced Mixed Media “C” or better.
Class Fee: $30.00/semester lab fee
Offered at: LLHS and VHS
Intended for students who are advanced in art; Art Portfolio courses offer the opportunity to create a professional body of work that reflects personal style and talent. Students are encouraged to display their work publicly.

1158 AP Art Portfolio
Grades: 11-12
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation
Class Fee: $30.00 per semester
Offered at: LLHS
AP Art is a rigorous, year-long, college-level art program designed to meet the needs of those students seriously interested in the study of art. The areas covered in this course are 2D design as well as drawing. AP credit is awarded after the school year based on submission of a large portfolio which covers the areas of quality, concentration, and breadth.

1171 Photography I, II
Grades: 10 – 12 VHS I and II; LLHS I only
Credit: 1
Class Fee: $20.00 per semester
Notes: Students MUST have their own digital camera in order to participate in class.
Offered at: LLHS (dual credit) and VHS
Course exposes students to the materials, processes, and artistic techniques of taking artistic photographs. Students learn about the operation of a camera, composition, lighting techniques, and depth of field, filters, camera angles, and photo correction and manipulation. The course may cover black and white, or color photography, or both. As students advance, the instruction regarding the creative process becomes more refined, and students are encouraged to develop their own artistic style. In order to develop each student's style and artistic eye, major photographers, art movements, and styles are also studied. *(DC)

1164 Pottery I
Grades: 9-12
Credit: 1
Class fee: $20.00 per semester
Offered VHS
The course introduces hand-building in clay. Students learn about studio safety and cleaning routines, clay fundamentals and tool handling techniques, and clay vocabulary. Students will learn to form clay by pinching, and coiling, plus they’ll use slab forms. Projects will be functional or decorative. Some class time will be devoted to Art History; such as, Southwestern traditional techniques with clay. Finally, students will learn about carving, impressing, texture, displaying their work, glazing and staining, and firing.

1164 Pottery II
Grades: 10-12
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Pottery I
Class fee: $20.00 per semester
Offered at VHS
The successful completion of Pottery I is required. The course includes wheel throwing and hand-building. Students will be expected to safely and knowledgably operate all equipment in the studio. Students will create projects that combine hand building forms in sculptural and functional expressions. Students will be expected to exhibit in shows. Students will work in teams on projects which will be temporary or permanent works of art on campus. Some class time will be devoted to Art History; such as, Southwestern traditional techniques with clay.

1164 Pottery III
Grades: 11-12
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Pottery I, II and with “C” or better.
Class fee: $20.00 per semester
Offered at VHS
The successful completion of Pottery I is required. The course includes wheel throwing and hand-building. Students will be expected to safely and knowledgably operate all equipment in the studio. Students will create projects that combine hand building forms in sculptural and functional expressions. Students will be expected to exhibit in shows. Students will work in teams on projects which will be temporary or permanent works of art on campus. Some class time will be devoted to Art History; such as, Southwestern traditional techniques with clay.

1164 Pottery IV
Grades: 12
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Pottery I, II and with “C” or better.
Class fee: $20.00 per semester
Offered at: VHS
The successful completion of Pottery I, II, and III is required. The course includes wheel throwing and advanced hand-building. Projects will build on Pottery I, II, and III knowledge to include complex forms, elements and principles of design, surface decoration. Art criticism and Ceramic History will also be included. Students will be expected to safely and knowledgably operate all equipment in the studio. Students will be expected to exhibit in shows. Students will engage in studio responsibilities including exemplary cleanliness and personal responsibility and teamwork. Students will participate in display setup, kiln loading and unloading.

Band Course Descriptions:

1122 Concert Band I, II, III, IV
Grades: 9 – 12
Credit: 1
Offered at LLHS and VHS
Concert Band is a comprehensive study of music through performance on band instruments. Emphasis will be on three types of performance: large ensemble, small ensemble, and solo. Bands will perform at school functions, concerts, community events, district and state events and out of state events.

1123 Marching Band I, II, III, IV
Grades: 9 – 12
Credit: .5
Offered at LLHS and VHS
Course is intended to develop technique for playing brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments, and cover appropriate band literature styles, primarily for marching performances. Two years of marching band fulfills P.E. credit.
VHS: Marching Band is offered in the fall. Rehearsals are after school.
Prerequisites: All wind and percussion players must also be enrolled in concert band.
LLHS requires Physicals

1122 Symphonic Band I, II, III, IV
Grades: 9 – 12
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Audition and take courses in sequence
Offered at LLHS and VHS
This course is designed for any student who meets and/or exceeds in the requirements for Concert Band. Selection to this group is by audition and instructor recommendation. This group will combine with the Concert Band during marching season. This is performing group course that requires participation in concerts, assembly programs, parades, music clinics, festivals, and school/community activities. Participation in ALL performances and ALL regularly scheduled rehearsals and sectional is required.

1125 Jazz Band I, II, III, IV
Grades: 9 – 12
Credit: .5
Prerequisite: Instructor recommendation and take courses in sequence
Offered at LLHS and VHS
Course develops technique for playing brass, woodwind, percussion, and string instruments, as well as guitar and keyboard, focusing primarily on contemporary stage band literature styles, such as traditional jazz, jazz improvisation, and rock.

Drama Course Descriptions:

1111 Drama I, II, III, IV
Offered at LLHS and VHS

1113 Grades: 9 – 12
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Take courses in sequence
Offered at LLHS and VHS
Course is intended to promote students' experience and skill development in one or more aspects of theatrical production, but concentrate on acting and performance skills. Initial courses are usually introductory in nature, while the more advanced courses concentrate on improving technique, expanding the students' exposure to different types of theatrical techniques and traditions, and increasing their chances of participating in public productions. Career opportunities in the theater may be discussed.

1112 Drama/Stagecraft I, II, III
Grades: 10 – 12
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Drama I or Instructor Approval
Offered at LLHS
Course is intended to promote students' experience and skill development in one or more aspects of theatrical production. Initial courses are usually introductory in nature, while the more advanced courses concentrate on improving technique, expanding the students' exposure to different types of theatrical techniques and traditions, and increasing their chances of participating in public productions. Career opportunities in the theater may be discussed.

1118 Drama Independent Study
Grades: 11 – 12
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Drama I, II, III, IV
Prerequisite: Take courses in sequence
Offered at LLHS (dual credit)
Course is conducted with instructors or artists as mentors, enables students to explore a particular theatrical form in more detail and depth than in other courses. Polishing talent, building confidence for professional or apprenticeship auditions, and gaining experience in public performance are emphasized. Career opportunities may be explored.

Health Care Course Descriptions:

1504 Certified Nursing Assistant Program
Grade: 12
Credit: 1
Pre requisite – Students must pass ACCUPLACER at the level that dictates college readiness.
Lab Fee: $15
Offered at: LLHS (dual credit) and VHS (dual credit)
Course covering the same scope of topics as Health Care Occupations courses, the Nursing course places a special emphasis on the particular competencies required of nurses and/or nursing assistants and aides. Topics may include normal growth and development; bathing, feeding, dressing, and transporting patients; basic pharmacology; doctor, nurse, patient relationships and roles; medical and professional ethics; death and dying; and care of various kinds of patients (chronically ill, medical-surgical, children, new mothers, and so on). Upon completion of the course, students are eligible to take the NM Nursing Assistant Certification Exam. *(DC)

1506 Personal Care Attendant
Grade: 11-12
Credit: 1
Prerequisite – Students must pass ACCUPLACER at the level that dictates college readiness.
Lab Fee: $15
Offered at: LLHS (dual credit) and VHS (dual credit)
Students will gain the skills needed to provide “hands on” patient care under the direct supervision of a nurse. It is also an opportunity to be part of a nursing team and experience the opportunities available in the healthcare field. Students will explore a variety of basic nursing skills applicable for patients in need of acute or chronic long-term care in home health, hospice, assisted living, or mental health facilities. Upon successful completion of the course, students are eligible to take a Certification Exam through New Mexico Direct Caregivers Coalition. (DC)

1595 Health Careers
Grade: VHS 9 – 12; LLHS 10-12
Lab Fee: $15
Offered at: LLHS (dual credit) and VHS (dual credit)
Course in this category offers instruction in related topics that are necessary or helpful in health care occupations; such topics may include mathematics, science, and/or communications. *(DC)

Journalism and Yearbook Course Descriptions:

1903 Yearbook I, II, III
Grades: 10 – 12
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Take courses in sequence. Instructor approval
Offered at LLHS and VHS
Course is responsible for creating, designing, marketing, producing and selling the school yearbook. Techniques in modular layout design, interviewing, writing copy and headlines, editing, advertising sales and design marketing, and business procedures are stressed. All students will be expected to complete assignments on the computer. Meeting regular deadlines and peer cooperation are emphasized in producing the yearbook.

1904 Editor
Grades: 11-12
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation required. Completed Yearbook I, II or III.
Offered at LLHS
Students will direct, lead, produce and edit a section of the yearbook or the newspaper along with staff of other students.

1921 Mass Media-Communication
Grades: 9-12
Credit: 1
Offered at LLHS
Course enables students to understand and critically evaluate the role of media in society. Course content typically includes investigation of visual images, printed materials, and audio segments as tools of information, entertainment, and propaganda; improvement of presentation and evaluative skills in relation to mass media; recognition of various techniques for delivery of a particular message; and in some cases, creation of a media product. The course may concentrate on a particular medium.

1911 Mass Media-Production
Grades: 10-12
Credit: 1
Offered at LLHS
Course provides the technical knowledge and skills necessary for television, video, film, and/or radio production. Writing scripts, camera operation, use of graphics and other visuals, lighting, audio techniques, editing, production principles, and career opportunities are typical topics covered within Mass Media-Production courses. Students are usually required to produce their own program or segment. Additional topics such as broadcast industry regulations, radio/TV operation, power of the medium, photography, transmission technology, and so on may be included.

Modern Languages Course Descriptions:

1252 Spanish I
Grades: 9 – 12
Credit: 1
Offered at: LLHS (dual credit) and VHS
Course introduces students to the basic skills - listening, speaking, reading, and writing - and to the basic structures of Spanish taught within the cultural context. Emphasis will be placed on oral and written communication skills. Students are made aware of the importance of Spanish in their world. *(DC)

1253 Spanish II
Grades: 10 – 12
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Spanish I - Required “C” or better
Offered at: LLHS (dual credit) and VHS (dual credit)
Course continues to develop communicative skills. There is wider use of Spanish not only in classroom management, but also in teaching concepts. Emphasis is on sustained communication, both oral and written. An appreciation of the culture of Spanish speaking countries is enhanced. *(DC)

1254 Spanish III
Grades: 11 – 12
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Spanish II - Required “B” or better
Offered at: LLHS and VHS
Course further refines, reinforces, and develops the skills and cultural awareness previously acquired in the first two levels. A greater emphasis is placed on reading and on communicating orally and in writing. The importance of Spanish in career fields continues to be emphasized.

1202 AP Spanish Language
Grades: 11 – 12
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Spanish III- Required “B” or better
Offered at LLHS
Course is designed to parallel third year college level courses in this category build upon prior knowledge and develop students' ability to understand others and express themselves (in Spanish) accurately, coherently, and fluently in both formal and informal situations. Upon completing these courses, students will develop a large enough vocabulary to understand literary texts, magazine/ newspaper articles, films and television productions, and so on. This course is intended to prepare students for the optional Advanced Placement Exam in this subject and should follow the published College Board guidelines.

1203 AP Spanish Literature
Grades: 12
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: AP Spanish Language- Required “B” or better
Offered at LLHS
Course is designed to parallel college level Introduction to Hispanic Literature courses (offered at a third year level); AP Spanish Literature courses cover representative works from the literatures of Spain and Spanish America, encompassing all genres. The courses build students’ Spanish language proficiency so that they are able to read and understand moderately difficult prose and to express critical opinions and literary analyses in oral and written Spanish (an ability equivalent to having completed a third year college level Spanish Language course). This course is intended to prepare students for the optional Advanced Placement Exam in this subject and should follow the published College Board guidelines.

1271 Spanish for Native Speakers I
Grades: 9 – 12
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Recommendation
Offered at LLHS and VHS
Course supports, reinforces, and expands students’ knowledge of home language. Because students have already been exposed to their home/heritage language, they understand at least the rudiments and structure of the language, and have a working vocabulary (to a greater or lesser degree). Courses in Language for Native Speakers often move faster than do Foreign Language courses, and may be structured similar to an English Language Arts course (Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking, with the study of literature and composition). This course must incorporate the study of the culture, history, and traditions of the community. This course must be taught in the target language. Course for students whose primary home language is Spanish.

1272 Spanish for Native Speakers II
Grades: 10 – 12
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Spanish for Native Speakers I & Recommendation
Offered at LLHS and VHS
Course further reinforces and expands students’ knowledge of their home/heritage language. This course emphasizes deeper development of skills (Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking) with a study of short stories, novels, plays, poetry. Course for students whose primary home language is Spanish.

1232 Native American Studies (Tiwa I)
Grades: VHS 9 – 12; LLHS 10-12
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Students must be Isleta tribal member or tribal decent; or of another Tiwa speaking Pueblo such as: Sandia, Picuris or Taos.
Offered at LLHS (dual credit) and VHS (dual credit)
Course introduces students to the basic skills of oral Tiwa vocabulary and language. Tiwa Language skills include: listening, speaking and minimal writing. Listening and speaking skills are emphasized at this level. *(DC)

1233 Native American Studies (Tiwa II)
Grades: VHS 10 – 12; LLHS 11-12
Credit: 1
Prerequisite:
1. Student must be Isleta tribal member or tribal decent; or of another Tiwa speaking Pueblo such as: Sandia, Picuris or Taos.
2. Must have successfully passed Tiwa I prior to enrollment of Tiwa II
Offered at LLHS (dual credit) and VHS (dual credit)
An overview of Tiwa I is reviewed and practical conversation approaches to Tiwa Language is continued. At this level, listening and speaking skills are strongly emphasized. At the end of the school year, students should be able to communicate more comfortably in simple daily conversations. *(DC)

Pre-Engineering/Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Courses:

1615 Introduction to Engineering Design (IED)
Grades: 9 – 12
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Algebra I
Lab Fee: LLHS $25.00 VHS $15.00
Offered at: LLHS and VHS
IED students are introduced to the engineering profession and a common approach to the solution of engineering problems, an engineering design process. Utilizing the activity-project-problem-based (APB) teaching and learning pedagogy, students will progress from completing structured activities to solving open-ended projects and problems that require them to develop planning, documentation, communication, and other professional skills. Students are introduced to the engineering design process, applying math, science, and engineering standards to identify and design solutions to a variety of real problems. They work both individually and in collaborative teams to develop and document design solutions using engineering notebooks and 3D modeling software.

1617 Principles of Engineering (POE)
Grades: 10 – 12
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: IED & Geometry
Lab Fee: LLHS $25.00 VHS $15.00
Offered at: LLHS and VHS
POE is a foundation course of the high school engineering pathway. This survey course exposes students to some of the major concepts that they will encounter in a postsecondary engineering course of study. Through problems that engage and challenge, students explore a broad range of engineering topics, including mechanisms, the strength of materials and structures, automation, and kinematics. The course applies and concurrently develops secondary level knowledge and skills in mathematics, science, and technology. Through problems that engage and challenge, students explore a broad range of engineering topics, including mechanisms, the strength of materials and structures, automation, and motion. Students develop skills in problem solving, research, and design while learning strategies for design process documentation, collaboration, and presentation.

1616 Digital Electronics (DE)
Grades: 10 – 12
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: IED or Teacher Approval & Algebra II
Lab Fee: LLHS $25.00 VHS $15.00
Offered at: LLHS and VHS
Digital electronics is the study of electronic circuits that are used to process and control digital signals. In contrast to analog electronics, where information is represented by a continuously varying voltage, digital signals are represented by two discrete voltages or logic levels. This distinction allows for greater signal speed and storage capabilities and has revolutionized the world of electronics. Digital electronics is the foundation of all modern electronic devices such as cellular phones, MP3 players, laptop computers, digital cameras, high definition televisions, etc. Students learn the digital circuit design process to create circuits and present solutions that can improve people’s lives.

1619 Civil Engineering and Architecture (CEA)
Grades: 10 – 12
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: IED, POE or DE, or Teacher Approval & Algebra II
Lab Fee: LLHS $25.00 VHS $15.00
Offered at: LLHS and VHS
Civil Engineering and Architecture (CEA) is a high school level specialization course in the PLTW Engineering Program. In CEA students are introduced to important aspects of building and site design and development. They apply math, science, and standard engineering practices to design both residential and commercial projects and document their work using 3D architectural design software. Utilizing the activity-project-problem-based (APB) teaching and learning pedagogy, students will progress from completing structured activities to solving open-ended projects and problems that require them to develop planning, documentation, communication, and other professional skills. Students learn the fundamentals of building design, site design, and development. They apply math, science, and standard engineering practices to design both residential and commercial projects and document their work using 3D architectural design software.

1621 Aerospace Engineering (AE)
Grades: 11 – 12
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: IED, POE or DE, & Algebra II
Lab Fee: $25.00
Offered at: LLHS
Aerospace Engineering ignites students’ learning in the fundamentals of atmospheric and space flight. Aerospace Engineering is one of the specialization courses in the PLTW Engineering program. The course deepens the skills and knowledge of an engineering student within the context of atmospheric and space flight. Students explore the fundamentals of flight in air and space as they bring the concepts to life by designing and testing components related to flight such as an airfoil, propulsion system, and a rocket. They learn orbital mechanics concepts and apply these by creating models using industry-standard software. They also apply aerospace concepts to alternative applications such as a wind turbine and parachute. Students simulate a progression of operations to explore a planet, including creating a map of the terrain with a model satellite and using the map to execute a mission using an autonomous robot. Students explore fundamentals of flight in air and space through software simulations and hands-on experiences. Students learn how these concepts apply to a career in aerospace engineering and to other engineering fields.

1620 Engineering Design and Development (EDD)
Grade: 12
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Completed IED, POE or DE, AE or CEA
Lab Fee: $25.00
Offered at: LLHS
Engineering Design and Development is a high school level course that is appropriate for 12th grade students. Since the projects on which students work can vary with student interest and the curriculum focuses on problem solving, EDD is appropriate for students who are interested in any technical career path. EDD is taken as the final capstone PLTW course since it requires application of the knowledge and skills introduced during the PLTW foundation courses. The knowledge and skills students acquire throughout PLTW Engineering come together in EDD as they identify an issue and then research, design, and test a solution, ultimately presenting their solution to a panel of engineers. Students apply the professional skills they have developed to document a design process to standards, ready to take on any post-secondary program or career.

Other Elective Courses:

0822 Office Aide
Grade: 11-12 LLHS
Grade: 12 VHS
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Counselor/Instructor recommendation. Seniors must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.
Offered at LLHS, VHS, CHS
Course provides students with the opportunity to work in campus offices, developing skills related to clerical office work. Duties may include, among others, typing, filing, record keeping, receiving visitors, answering the telephone, and duplicating. Emphasis is placed on appropriate work attitude, human relations, and proper office procedures.

0823 Teacher Aide
Grade: 12
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Counselor/Instructor recommendation. Seniors must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.
Offered at LLHS and VHS
Course provides students with the opportunity to assist teachers with classroom duties.

0852 Internship
Grade: 12
Credit: .5
Offered at LLHS, VHS and CHS
Course provides students with the opportunity to work alongside a community leader, administrator, or other type of professional, learning the concepts of management and professional activities. These courses have an in school component as well (such as a seminar class) to discuss the employment experience, aspects of the business world, and problems encountered.