Vocational Opportunities Annual Public Notification

Lake Superior School District offers a variety of vocational opportunities through the Business Education, Industrial Technology, and Family and Consumer Science Departments.

This notice is to inform students, parents, employees and the general public that these opportunities are offered regardless of race, color, national origin, sex or disability. Admission in the specific courses is determined by grade level, and in some cases, completion of prerequisite courses.

The District has designated the following individuals to coordinate compliance with the federal laws Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

Section 504 Coordinator:

William Kelley High School Two Harbors High School

Joe Nicklay, Principal Brett Archer, Dean of Students

Office Address: William Kelley Schools Office Address: Two Harbors High School

137 Banks Blvd. 1640 Hwy 2, Suite 100

Silver Bay, MN 55614 Two Harbors, MN 55616

Office Phone #: 218-226-4437, ext. 8101 Office Phone #: 218-834-8201, ext. 8203

Alternate Section 504 Coordinator:

William Kelley High School Two Harbors High School

Quincy McNeil, SpEd Teacher Rachel Howard, Counselor

Office Phone Number 218-226-4437, ext. 8134 Office Phone Number: 218-834-8221, ext. 8421

School Vocational Opportunities at Two Harbors High

Career Readiness, (college credit available)

Students will explore skills and interests and complete a search of career choices. Students will participate in a job shadow in their desire career.

Family and Consumer Sciences

FACS Basics

Students will explore units in clothing and food preparation. Students will complete a basic sewing project and learn survival sewing skills. Students will learn to prepare healthy meals, explore food preparation for breakfast, lunch and supper and snacks.

Independent Living

Independent Living is the life survival class for you. Survival skills include: savings, investing, retirement planning, insurance, shopping skills, budgeting, balancing a checkbook and other life skills.

Exploring Foods

Learn more about the art of creative cuisine and culinary essentials. Students will prepare food in the following areas: food preservation, fruit leathers, beef jerky, jams and jellies, homemade ice cream, soups and stews, seafood, regional foods, and more.

Creative Fashion

This course offers students the skills and ideas to create fashion projects of their choice. Student will learn about current fashion designer trends, basic clothing construction, follow step by step directions and operate a sewing machine.

Creative Cookery

Learn the art of creative cuisine and culinary essentials while preparing foods in the areas of appetizers, salads, casseroles, main dish meals, pasta and more.

Industrial Technology

Machine Tool Technology

Students will learn to safely operate basic metal cutting and forming machines including machine lathes, milling machine, drilling, grinding, heat treatment and foundry operation.

Prerequisite: Intro to Industrial Technology

Advanced Welding

Students interested in course may be interested in pursuing a career in welding. This course will provide students with a solid introduction of the field of metal fabrication and manufacturing. The coursework for this course is aligned with guidelines with the Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College.

Prerequisite: Basic Welding

Metals/Mechanics I

This course of offered to students interested in repair of small powered equipment. Students will learn parts, functions and repair of power equipment.

Prerequisite: Intro to Industrial Technology

Metals/Mechanics II

This course is the advanced study in repairs and fabrication. Emphasis will be to improve student skills in metal and mechanical skills and knowledge.

Prerequisite: Basic Welding

Vocational Opportunities at William Kelley High School

Industrial Technology

Intro to Industrial Tech

This course is designed to introduce students to future IT courses. Students study units in CAD, metals, woods and blueprint reading.

Welding

This course teaches students the fundamentals of welding safety, cutting and arch, oxy-acetylene and mig welding.

Machine Tool

This course teaches students the fundamentals of Machine Tool Technology. Students learn to use precision measuring tools, sharpen tools, set-up and operate lathes and mills. Turn diameters, threads and tapers, square a block drill and tap holes along with proper speeds and feeds.

CAD

Students learn the introductory skills for using both AutoCAD LT and Pro Engineer. Students also learn further blueprint reading skills and problem solving skills. Students practice both mechanical and architectural drawings.

Woods

Woods is designed to give students the opportunity to learn and enhance their knowledge on the correct use of hand tools and power machines.  The student will learn machine and shop safety. Construction of a small project will be required.

Family and Consumer Science

Hospitality and Tourism

Hospitality is a “people serving people” business. In this class emphasis will be on the Food and Lodging segments of the industry. Students will learn of hospitality careers and skills.

Exploring Foods

The student will define the significance of food and diet from a global perspective. The student will recognize and apply personal and family values and goals in regard to food and nutrition choices. The student will apply food preparation skills for maintaining nutrient quality, appearance, and the safety of food.

Independent Living

The student will understand basic economic principles. The student will identify resources necessary for household management. The student will understand sound consumer practices. Topics included are: Checking accounts, Apartment Living, Credit/Credit cards, Food Selection, Clothing Selection and Care, Insurance (Health, Life, Auto, Home/Renters

Culinary Arts

The student will explore the exciting science behind food preparation. The student will develop skills used in the food service industry. The student will develop skills in using culinary techniques used in a professional kitchen.

Housing and Interior Design

The student will identify personal and family values and goals and their impact on housing decisions. The student will demonstrate an understanding of how housing and interior design influence the physical, psychological, and social well being of individuals and families.

Sew Creative .

Sewing skills are valuable skills to have. These skills can save you money, make you money, and allow you to express creativity or achieve a style that is very special and personal to you in your clothing, home décor, or crafts. .

Child Care Lab

The students will identify the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual stages of a child's development from 4 to 6 years of age. The student will identify, explore, and evaluate the various types of child care programs and careers. The student will participate in the planning and implementation of a child care lab.

Business Education

Career Readiness

This course is required for all 11^th graders. Students will develop skills is career exploration, planning and decision making. Résumé writing, cover letters, work skills and responsibilities, and interview skills will be covered in this course. Students will have an opportunity to participate in a job shadow and mock interview

Accounting I

After completing this course the student will know terminology related to accounting careers. Understand entry-level positions, educational requirements, and career opportunities in accounting.

Identify applications of accounting concepts. Demonstrate the ability to keep records, interpret and analyze those records necessary to carry on a small business.

Technical Math

Consumer Math

This course is designed to prepare students for the mathematics used in everyday life. Students will work with topics including: percentages, sales, budgeting, better buy, banking, credit cards, loans, health insurance, planning for retirement and more.