academy for advanced studies pathway guides

ACADEMY FOR ADVANCED STUDIESEst. 2013

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GUIDESBUSINESS ANDDIGITAL DESIGN

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Culinary ArtsEMRJROTCLegal ServicesPharmacyPhlebotomySports MedicineTeaching as a ProfessionVeterinary Science

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ENGINEERING,POWER, & AUTOMATION

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AutomotiveConstructionDieselElectronicsLogisticsMechatronicsMechanical EngineeringPower & EnergyWelding

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AAS BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY PARTNERSTHESE PARTNERS HELP MAKE AAS SCHOOLS POSSIBLE

Southern Crescent Technical CollegeGordon State CollegeClayton State University

AAS HIGHER EDUCATION PARTNERSTHESE PARTNERS HELP MAKE AAS SCHOOLS POSSIBLE

Why attend AAS?Academy for Advanced Studies (AAS) provides a unique opportunity for students who attend high school in the Henry County School System. AAS provides a small learning environment to support student achievement. Through a growing dual enrollment program, AAS provides access for students to complete college entrance requirements and acquire skills and experiences necessary for entering the workplace. AAS supports student aspirations through a rigorous curriculum, course relevance, and pairing academics with career preparation. Students will receive a high level of instruction, authentic learning opportunities, and technology integration while attending AAS. Students will also have an opportunity to graduate with postsecondary credits, industry credentials, and Work-Based Learning (WBL) experiences.

Henry County Chamber of CommerceGeorgia United Credit Union

Snap OnCentral Georgia EMC

H.O.P.E. ParkBellamy StricklandNorfolk Southern

Henry County SchoolsPiedmont Henry Hospital

Tricon Tools & DirtCarLift.com

Summit RacingPVH, INC.

Heritage BankAlpla

Henry County Development AuthorityYancey BrothersGeorgia Power

Snapping Shoals EMCC&C Fencing

AT&T and Cricket Wireless

Henry County Fire DepartmentCouncil on Quality Growth

Allan Vigil FordInline Plastics

Wells Fargo BankToppan InternationalGood Year Aviation

Purses of HopeSwo�ord Construction

United States Cold Storage

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• Students will travel from their home school to the Academy for Advanced Studies by way of district provided transportation. • Students will unload the buses and eat breakfast. • Students must report to class by 8:40 am.

• Students will attend their courses at AAS as shown in the above graphic. This step provides an example of how CTAE and Academic courses will be paired together to create an authentic student experience. • Paired courses are o�ered during the same block of time during the school day. • **Steps 2 and 3 can be interchangeable. For example, the paired courses can be o�ered at the end of the instructional day instead of the beginning.• Lunch will take place during this time.• The second Academic course taken by the student can be o�ered face to face, or online, depending on availability.

• Students will board the buses to return to home schools at 1:05 pm.• Students will continue to take classes at the home school once they return.• Students will also have the option to participate in extracurricular activities at their home school.

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BELL SCHEDULEMorning Session Start Time End Time Duration

Teacher Focus(Plan for day/PTCs)

7:45 8:15 30 Min.

Instructional Focus(CTSOs/Tutoring- No Transportation)

8:15 8:40 25 Min.

1st Block 8:45 10:00 75 Min.

Morning Session 10:05 11:45 100 Min.

3rd Block 11:50 1:05 75 Min.

4th Block Impact CTAE 1:20 2:30 70 Min.

Planning 2:30 3:45 75 Min.

Buses will dismiss in the bus lane at 1:10 headed back to the home school for their last class for the day. All teachers on duty at this time.

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PATHWAY INFORMATIONCYBERSECURITY PATHWAYIntro to Digital Technology | Intro to Cybersecurity | Advanced Cybersecurity

ENTREPRENEURSHIPIntro to Business and Technology | Legal Environment of Business | Entrepreneurship

MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS & PROMOTIONSMarketing Principles | Promotion and Professional Sales | Marketing Communications Essentials

NETWORKINGIntro to Digital Technology | Networking Fundamentals | Networking Systems and Support

PROGRAMMINGIntro to Digital Technology | Computer Science Principles or AP Computer Science Principles | Programming, Game, Apps, and Society


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CYBERSECURITYStudents in the Cybersecurity pathway will explore the field of cybersecurity including new innovations in technology and methodologies. Course content will expand into malware threats, cryptography, organizational security, and wireless technologies. Various forms of technologies will be used to expose students to resources, software, and applications of cybersecurity. Professional communication skills and practices, problem-solving, ethical and legal issues, and the impact of e�ective presentation skills are enhanced in this course to prepare students to be college and career ready.

Experiential Learning

Students in the Cybersecurity pathway will:

• Configure operating systems.• Study and simulate security attacks.• Problem solve and combat security attacks.• Study and decrypt various encryption systems.• Utilize technology to complete problem-based performance tasks that require application of knowledge.


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GAME DESIGNStudents completing this pathway will gain an understanding of the fundamental principles used at every stage of the game creation process. First, game genres and modes of play are explored in terms of the psychology of incentives, motivation to play, and social networking. Next, virtual characters and non-player characters are reviewed from concept drawing to 2D and 3D art, rigging, and animation. Then, level design, storytelling, and animation are added to develop a virtual world around the characters. These same techniques are at work in training simulator systems, virtual shopping experiences, augmented reality, and a number of other important career options. This program will provide a foundation of traditional drawing, illustration, and art to make way for the 2D and 3D animation, storytelling, character development, audio, and game technology.

Students in the Game Design pathway will: • Build and Beta test apps.• Create 3D models and characters.• Build and Beta test games.• Investigate virtual reality.



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ENTREPRENEURSHIPEntrepreneurs, innovators, proprietors, and small business owners play a key role in the economy. Students who select this pathway should be considering a career in business, especially as entrepreneurs. They should be analytical, detail-oriented, flexible, and decisive. Students will be required to coordinate several activities at once, quickly analyze and solve specific problems, and cope with deadlines. As future business professionals, these students will also learn e�ective communication skills and practice how to establish working relationships with many di�erent people.

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• Explain the fundamental concepts of business ownership.• Utilize strategies such as test marketing to determine the feasibility of a business.• Identify the essential operations and procedures that a business must consider.• Communicate ideas e�ectively through authentic learning activities.• Practice analysis and critical thinking skills while demonstrating an understanding of business management.



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MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS & PROMOTIONS

Students in the Marketing Communications pathway develop knowledge and skills in the foundational (economics, human relations, and business basics) and functional (product and service planning, marketing information managements, purchasing and pricing, selling and promotion, risk management, financing, and distribution/logistics) areas of marketing. This fast-paced, fast-growing industry includes brand development, business management, event coordination, talent management, and public outreach. Agents and business managers promote their clients to prospective employers and manage contract negotiations and other business concerns. Public relations specialists promote the sports and entertainment industry by creating favorable publicity material and utilizing various communications media to market an event, promotion, or activity. Market research analysts conduct studies to determine market conditions and potential sales of an entertainment or sports product, event, or service.

Students in the Marketing Communications & Promotions pathway will:

• Practice marketing-related skills as they manage The Alley, a school-based enterprise housed in the Market Center of the Academy.• Work as buyers, merchandise managers, and/or purchasing agents who select and purchase apparel and accessories for the store.• Engage in authentic tasks that require technical writing and informative presentations.



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NETWORKINGComputer networkers install, configure, and support an organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and Internet system or a segment of a network system. Students in the Networking pathway will learn to monitor a network to ensure network availability to all system users. In addition, students will learn to perform necessary maintenance to support network availability and learn to ensure that the design of an organization’s computer system allows all of the components, including computers, the network, and software to work properly together.

Students in the Networking pathway will:

• Build functioning networks.• Manipulate and troubleshoot networks.• Investigate and design networks.• Simulate networks and find ways to improve on current designs.• Engage in problem-based tasks that necessitate the adjustment and surveillance of networks to determine future network needs.



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PROGRAMMINGComputer programmers create the code for software applications and operating systems. After a software developer or computer software engineer designs a computer program, the programmer writes the code that converts that design into a set of instructions a computer can follow. Students in the Programming pathway learn to write code. Students will also look for errors in the code and then rewrite the code until it is debugged, or error-free, as programmers continue to evaluate programs that are in use, making updates and adjustments as needed.

Students in the Programming pathway will:

• Build functioning programs.• Create and Beta test apps.• Program and manipulate robots.• Design and implement websites.• Acquire a fundamental understanding of the operation of computers and create useful programs implementing simple algorithms.• Learn through the use of authentic performance tasks.


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WELLNESS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES

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Culinary ArtsEMRJROTCLegal ServicesPharmacy

PhlebotomySports MedicineTeaching as a ProfessionVeterinary Science

CULINARY ARTSIntro to Culinary Arts | Culinary Arts I | Culinary Arts II

EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONDERIntro to Healthcare Science | Essentials of Healthcare | Emergency Medical Responder

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LEGAL SERVICESIntro to Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security | Essentials of Legal Services | Applications of Law

PHARMACYIntro to Healthcare Science | Essentials of Healthcare | Pharmacy Operations and Fundamentals

PHLEBOTOMYIntro to Healthcare Science | Essentials of Healthcare | Diagnostics Phlebotomy

SPORTS MEDICINEIntro to Healthcare Science | Essentials of Healthcare | Sports Medicine

TEACHING AS A PROFESSIONExamining the Teaching Profession | Contemporary Issues in Education | Teaching as a Profession Practicum

VETERINARY SCIENCEBasic Agricultural Science | Animal Science and Biotechnology | Veterinary Science

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CULINARY ARTSThe Culinary Arts pathway is designed for students wanting to learn the “art” and science involved in the preparation of food and for those wanting to continue in the Culinary Arts field in any of the many diverse opportunities: sous-chef, pastry chef, kitchen manager, garde manger chef, banquet chef, or a restaurant entrepreneur. Chefs, cooks, and food preparation workers prepare, season, and cook a wide range of foods in a variety of restaurants and other food service establishments. Food service managers are responsible for the daily operations of restaurants and other establishments that prepare and serve meals and beverages to customers.

Students in the Culinary Arts pathway will:

• Practice continuous food safety management using “the flow of food throughout the kitchen.” • Train in proper receiving practices, checking quality, count, and temperature of items inventoried, and the appropriate industry storage standards. • Gain experience in planning, organizing, preparing, and serving food in multiple food environments through our catering program. • Learn, develop, and refine basic culinary principles such as mise en place, knife skills, and proper equipment use. • Practice recipe management by learning how to scale, cost, and reformulate recipes according to industry standards. • Learn to work as an integral member of a team as they prepare and serve food in the Academy’s school-based enterprises including the Blended Café and numerous community catering jobs.


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EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONDERThe primary focus of the Emergency Medical Responder pathway is to explore how to initiate lifesaving care to patients who access the emergency medical system. Students will learn the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide lifesaving interventions while awaiting additional Emergency Medical Services (EMS) response and to assist higher level personnel at the scene and during transport. Emergency Medical Responders function as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight. Emergency Medical Responders perform basic interventions with minimal equipment. EMS includes Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and paramedics that care for the sick or injured in emergency medical settings.

Students participating in the Emergency Medical Responder pathway will:

• Analyze the role and ethical issues associated with being an Emergency Medical Responder.• Utilize appropriate medical and anatomical terminology.• Identify medication used in the role and demonstrate when the medications are administered. • Engage in practical simulations that require them to think quickly and critically about possible emergency solutions.


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JROTC - NAVYThe JROTC program was established by Public Law in 1964 which may be found in Title 10, U.S. Code, Chapter 102. The JROTC accredited curriculum emphasizes citizenship and leadership development, as well as maritime heritage, the significance of sea power, and naval topics such as the fundamentals of naval operations, seamanship, navigation, and meteorology. JROTC o�ers the opportunity for high school students to enroll in a leadership/citizenship program coordinated under the umbrella of the Career, Technical and Agricultural Education Division of the Georgia Department of Education. Electronic classroom equipment, textbooks, uniforms, and educational training aids are provided by the Navy. Georgia (GA JROTC) is an a�liate organization of the Association for Career and Technical Education and Georgia Association for Career and Technical Education.


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JROTC is a unique experience. Within JROTC students will experience pieces of the traditional classroom experience including lectures, discussions, tests, etc., although most of the learning experience in JROTC will be new to students. JROTC participants will learn military drills, ceremonies, and courtesies. The program promotes discipline, teamwork, and as well as leadership opportunities for students. As students gain experience throughout their participation, the opportunity to exercise ever-increasing levels of leadership and responsibility grow. It is essential that students select this course voluntarily, out of interest, as the requirements are rigorous and expectations are high. Participation in this program does require commitment to adhering to strict uniform and grooming requirements, as well as mandatory weekly participation in physical fitness training. Lastly, there is a participation fee required for JROTC.

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LEGAL SERVICESThe Legal Services pathway includes occupations related to the monitoring, implementing, and upholding of the laws, regulations, and ethics that guide institutions, individuals, and society. The legal system a�ects nearly every aspect of our society, from buying a home to crossing the street. Students in the Legal Services pathway will discover how these professionals form the backbone of this vital system, linking it to society in many ways. Because professionals in this field hold positions of great responsibility and are obligated to adhere to a strict code of ethics, students in this pathway will be tasked with exploring the ethical implications of legal decisions.

Students in the Legal Services pathway will:

• Learn about the legal system and engage in an analysis of the institution.• Analyze legal matters and engage in technical writing about legal cases.• Review frequently used criminal laws.• Distinguish between torts and crimes.• Review categories of laws such as contract, real property, and family law.• Participate in authentic learning activities such as mock trials.


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PHARMACYStudents in the Health Science pathway must have a solid background in math, science, communications, and technical skills, and have the ability to communicate with others with confidence. Students learn how to assist pharmacists as they dispense prescription medications to patients and o�er advice on their safe use. Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians work in pharmacies, including those in grocery and drug stores, hospitals, and clinics.

In the Pharmacy pathway students will:

• Learn medical terminology and the role of the pharmacy technician.• Study drug classifications.• Review expected security measures.• Calculate and prepare “prescriptions”.• Engage in practical application in the Academy’s “pharmacy”.


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PHLEBOTOMYPhlebotomists draw blood for tests, transfusions, donations, and research. They explain procedures to patients and assist in the recovery of patients with adverse reactions. In this pathway, students will build solid math, science, reading, writing, and communication skills. Special emphasis is placed on developing the problem-solving and decision-making skills required for the fast-paced healthcare industry. Students will learn basic concepts of health, wellness, and preventative care, medical terminology, and the ethical and legal responsibilities of healthcare.

Studentsin the Phlebotomy pathway will

• Practice through various clinical experiences:• Analyze body fluids and cells.• Learn to draw blood using mannequins.• Review testing procedures so that they can be communicated clearly to patients.• Complete and document 30 live venipuncture sticks and 10 live capillary sticks in pursuit of industry certification.


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Students in the Sports Medicine pathway focus on improving the body’s performance, recovering from injury, and preventing future injuries. Students will learn about treating patients who participate in sports just for fun or who want to get better results from their exercise program, patients who su�ered injuries and want to regain full function, and people who have disabilities and want to increase their mobility and capabilities.

Students in the Sports Medicine pathway will:

• Demonstrate an understanding of anatomy and exercise physiology.• Clinically evaluate athletic injuries.• Perform and understand vital signs. • Learn taping and wrapping techniques.• Learn First Aid and basic emergency medical skills.• Establish an understanding of basic nutrition essentials.• Have many opportunities to put classroom knowledge and skills into practice through Project-Based Learning tasks and various clinical and field experiences.


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TEACHING AS A PROFESSIONIn the Teaching as a Profession Pathway, students will be active participants in the learning process as they explore what it means to be an e�ective and inspiring teacher. Students will learn how to create and implement lesson plans and how to support students with Individual Education Plans. Most important, students will gain an appreciation for why learning should be standards-based and rigorous, but also creative and fun.

Students in the Teaching as a Profession pathway will:

• Have the opportunity to create authentic, real world lesson plans and projects that they will put into practice in the school community.• Participate in an internship at a local school where they put their course knowledge into action.• Create homemade games based content specific courses.• Participate in virtual storytelling.• Create anchor charts and visuals.• Earn Bright from the Start state approved training hours, with certificate.• Intern at local elementary schools and childcare centers.• Tutoring one-on-one with struggling students.


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VETERINARY SCIENCEVeterinarians treat the health problems of pets, livestock, and animals in zoos, racetracks, and laboratories. Students in the pathway will learn about preventing, controlling, and curing animal diseases as well as researching human and animal health to develop new ways to prevent and cure diseases. In addition to researching and learning the course content, students have the opportunity to interact with classroom pets.

Students in the Veterinary Science pathway will:

• Research and learn about the health and wellness of animals.• Administer subcutaneous and intramuscular injections.• Perform basic sutures on suture pad.• Take vitals on a live animal.• Learn animal restraints techniques.• Groom live animals.• Engage in authentic learning and may also assist with the operation of the Academy’s Barks and Bubbles, a school-based enterprise.


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LogisticsMechatronicsMechanical EngineeringWelding

AUTOMOTIVEAutomotive Technologies 1 | Automotive Technologies 2 | Automotive Technologies 3

CONSTRUCTIONIndustry Fundamentals and Occupational Safety | Intro to Construction | Carpentry I

DIESELAutomobile Service Technology 4 | Automobile Service Technology 5 | Automobile Service Technology 6

ELECTRONICSFoundations of Electronics | Advanced AC and DC Circuits | Digital Electronics

ENERGY AND POWERFoundations of Energy Technologies | Energy and Power: Generation, Transmission, and Distribution | Energy Systems Applications

LOGISTICSLogistics Fundamentals | Logistics Operations | Materials Management

MECHATRONICSIntroduction to Mechatronics - DC Theory, Pneumatic Systems, and Programmable Logic Controllers | AC Theory, Electric Motors, and Hydraulic Systems | Semiconductors, Mechanical Systems, and Pump and Piping Systems

MECHANICAL ENGINEERINGIntro to Drafting and Design | Survey of Engineering Graphics | 3-D Modeling and Analysis

WELDINGIndustry Fundamentals and Occupational Safety | Introduction to Metals | Welding I

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AUTOMOTIVEThis pathway is designed for the General Automotive Technology Program of Study. Students in this pathway will learn the basic skills needed to gain employment as an entry level automotive technician. Students will be exposed to courses in automotive preventative maintenance, brakes, steering and suspension, electrical systems, engine repair, engine performance, automatic transmission, manual transmission, and di�erential & automotive HVAC. The hours completed in this course are aligned with ASE standards and are a base for the entry-level automotive technician.

Students in the Automotive Maintenance pathway will:

• Work on simulators as they problem solve issues with cars.• Gain hands-on experience as they repair cars in the automotive shop.• Work on stand-alone engines as they problem solve issues with machinery.• Gain hands-on experience as they work in the automotive shop.• Perform oil changes and brake services.• Complete a front end alignment.• Tune up an engine and replace belts and hoses.


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CONSTRUCTIONThe Construction pathway includes the building of new structures as well as additions and modifications to existing ones. Students will learn about maintenance, repair, and improvements on these structures, including building items such as stairways, door frames, partitions, and rafters. They also may install kitchen cabinets, siding, and drywall.

Students in the Construction pathway will:

• Learn the basics of common skills spanning a variety of construction occupations.• Execute more advanced practical tasks to support these basic skills – safety, mathematics, hand tools, power tools, blueprint reading, and basic rigging.• Work in the Academy Construction Lab that simulate an actual work space and allows students to lay out and frame walls and flooring systems, wire outlets and switches, install and wire a service panel, build a copper water service system, and lay a course of brick the 5 major brick patterns.


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DIESELThis pathway is designed for students interested in Diesel Technology. Students in this pathway will learn the basic skills needed to gain employment as an entry level diesel technician. Students will be exposed to courses in medium/heavy duty truck brakes, diesel engines, electrical/electronic systems, steering & suspension, and inspection maintenance & minor repair, as well as, servicing and maintaining large equipment. The hours completed in this course are aligned with ASE standards and are a base for the entry-level diesel technician.

Students in the Diesel Mechanics pathway will:

• Work on stand-alone engines as they problem solve issues with machinery.• Gain hands-on experience as they work in the automotive shop.• Perform oil changes and brake services.• Tune up an engine and replace belts and hoses.• Learn about major repairs on engines, transmissions, and axles.


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ELECTRONICSStudents in the Electronics pathway will be exposed to biomedical engineering, informatics and engineering, software engineering, mechatronics and robotics, electronics and micro‐engineering, computer systems engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, information technology, and telecommunications. Students may learn to develop concepts and systems, implement and manage projects, or design and manage production. They may create and test prototypes, manage and maintain systems, install, test, and maintain various types of electrical equipment.

Students in the Electronics pathway will:

• Solder and unsolder components on a circuit board.• Prototype using a breadboard.• Properly identify components on a circuit board.• Test components using a multimeter.• Test components utilizing an oscilloscope and voltage generator.• Practice skills required for the electronics field, including engineering and math, speaking and presentation, imagination, creativity, problem solving, and teamwork.


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ENERGY AND POWEREnergy companies in the United States produce oil, natural gas, coal, nuclear power, renewable energy and electricity services, as well as supply energy and electricity technologies worldwide. The Power and Energy pathway looks at the demand for world class innovation in the building, installing and servicing all energy technologies.

Students in the Energy pathway will:

• Learn about renewable and nonrenewable energy.• Wire electrical components.• Demonstrate forms of energy transformation.• Demonstrate energy loss and transmission of energy source to end user.• Learn how to conserve, generate, transport, and connect energy to everyday items.• Use the installed Georgia Power lines to engage in practical application of knowledge.


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LOGISTICSThe Logistics pathway includes occupations related to the maintenance and transportation of raw materials and finished parts inventories. Students learn about moving raw materials to the production line, unloading trucks with raw materials, wrapping pallets of finished products for shipment, and communicating with tra�c managers. Additional topics covered include product receiving, proper materials storage, order processing in relation to warehouse operations, packaging materials, inventory control, safe handling of hazardous materials, transportation modes, dispatch, routing and tracking operations

Students in the Logistics pathway will:

• Perform inventories through inventory control.• Use QR codes and decoders.• Work in teams to complete focused modules.• Create products that demonstrate their mastery of course content.• Practice soft skills such as planning, leadership, and communication


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MECHATRONICSMechatronics encompasses many interrelated disciplines including: electronics, mechanics, fluid power, electrical control systems, programmable logic controllers, computers, and robotics. Mechatronics is a term, which includes the above-mentioned disciplines and takes an integrated approach to their study. The Mechatronics pathway allows students to apply their knowledge of technology used in manufacturing, computer number control, robotics, computer assisted manufacturing, programmable logic controllers, and automated guided vehicles to design and implement a production system. There is a pathway emphasis on troubleshooting automated machinery with a systems point of view.

Students in the Mechatronics pathway will:

• Engage in authentic learning and be exposed to all of the elements of the Mechatronics technical tools. • Use the LearnMate platform to become familiar with the core components of the mechatronic systems.• Work with simulators that the associates/technicians would see in the mechatronics field.• Practice with electrical and electronic components and circuits, sensors, robotics, pneumatics, hydraulics, mechanical bench and actuators.• Troubleshoot electrical and fault systems – both basic and complex circuit wiring.• Complete certification with both the digital multimeter and the oscilloscope, with real world training in OSHA Lockout – Tagout conditions and procedures.• Perform basic plumbing of pneumatics and hydraulics.


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MECHANICAL ENGINEERINGThe Mechanical Engineering pathway combines hands-on application and problem solving projects with a rigorous curriculum to prepare students for the most challenging postsecondary engineering and technology degree programs. Students will learn to illustrate more complex objects using the Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) system and develop skills in dimensioning, tolerancing, pictorials, and 3D modeling.

Students in the Mechanical Engineering pathway will: • Create objects and designs using CAD.• Create prototypes with a 3D printer.• Create sheet metal patterns.• Create realistic rendered illustrations to show what a new design would look like.• Use the engineering design process to design new products and improve existing designs.


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WELDINGWelders and solderers use heat to permanently join pieces of metal. Because of its strength, welding is important to the manufacture of ships, automobiles, and aircraft. In this pathway, students will learn to create seams and join metals using soldering processes on electronic and other small equipment. Students will practice their skills in the welding lab.

Students in the Welding pathway will:

• Spend time in the lab learning the fundamentals of welding and soldering.• Create products, both functional and creative, that result from project-based tasks.• Discover careers, such as the automotive industry, where welding is essential.


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PATHWAY INFORMATION

COSMETOLOGYIntro to Personal Care Services | Cosmetology Services II | Cosmetology Services III

GRAPHIC DESIGNIntro to Graphics and Design | Graphic Design and Production | Advanced Graphic Design

AUDIO-VIDEO TECHNOLOGY AND FILM IIAudio and Video Technology and Film | Audio-Video Technology and Film II | Broadcast Video Production Application

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CERAMICSStudents in the Ceramics pathway will be provided opportunities to apply design techniques in clay through hand building and/or wheel throwing techniques while developing personal artistic voice. Students will place emphases on more complex form and surface treatments using tools, glazes, resists, and multiple clay bodies.

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COSMETOLOGYStudents in the Cosmetology pathway want to serve others; they want to help people feel and look better. Students will learn to assist individuals with their personal appearance including shampooing, cutting, coloring, and styling hair; providing manicures, pedicures, and scalp and facial treatments; providing makeup analysis; and cleaning and styling wigs and hairpieces.

Cosmetology students will • Learn anatomy, physiology, hygiene, infection control, and chemistry before participating in practical experiences.• Perform shampoos and haircuts.• Explore current hairstyles.• Demonstrate thermal hairstyling services.• Apply their knowledge on mannequins as well as live models.

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DANCEStudents in the Dance pathway will gain basic dance knowledge in order to develop coordination, flexibility, and strength while acquiring technical skills in preparation for further dance study. Students explore the role of dance in various cultures, and observe and critique dance performances using specified criteria and appropriate dance terminology. Students in this pathway will further develop knowledge and skills in various dance forms with an emphasis on technical instruction in ballet, jazz, and modern techniques, public performance techniques, and choreographic concepts.

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GRAPHIC DESIGNStudents in the Graphic Design pathway will create visual solutions to communications problems. They will learn the most e�ective way to get messages across in print, electronic, and film media using a variety of methods such as color, type, illustration, photography, animation, and various print and layout techniques. They will develop the overall layout and production design of publications. They will also produce promotional displays, packaging, and marketing brochures for products and services, design distinctive logos for products and businesses, and develop signs and signage systems. An increasing number of graphic designers also develop material for web pages, interactive media, and multimedia projects.

Students in the Graphic Design pathway will:

• Manufacture products for the Academy and for community partners.• Use the latest software programs as they complete industry-focused tasks.• Create t-shirt designs using Photoshop and Illustrator.• Perform sublimation printing and application for co�ee mugs.• Create and produce business cards and promotional materials.

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AUDIO-VIDEO TECHNOLOGY AND FILM IIThe Film and Television Production pathway includes the presentation of sound, video and data in such venues as o�ces, convention centers, classrooms, theme parks, and stadiums. Students will learn about topics including the history of mass media, terminology, safety, basic equipment, script writing, production teams, production and programming, set production, lighting, recording and editing, studio production, and professional ethics. Students also learn to create and edit film.

Students in the Audio-Video Technology and Film II pathway will:

• Learn media-related and technology-focused terminology.• Demonstrate proper setup of equipment.• Create announcements/videos for student viewing.• Design promotional videos to advertise Academy programs.• Apply their knowledge through authentic learning activities in the editing rooms and film studio.

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TECHNICAL THEATREStudents in the Technical Theatre pathway will explore the definition, design, and use of technical elements associated with theatre sets, props, costumes, makeup, lights, and sound while o�ering opportunities to apply skills in these areas. Students will have enhanced skills in drafting and set design, and includes in-depth exploration of light operation, sound operation, stage management, costume construction, set development, make-up, and production sta�. They will have opportunities to solve problems in supervising and managing all aspects of production, as well as apply skills as they explore technical directing and directing responsibilities.

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SCULPTUREStudents in the Sculpture pathway will be provided opportunities to advance exploration and mastery of selected, complex techniques, designs, materials, tools, and equipment. Further exploration of casting, molding, gouging, brazing, soldering, piercing, and mixed media stresses personal expression of creative ideas and depth of exploration in selected techniques. Continues critical study of master sculptures and sculptors.

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