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Agriculture courses are designed for three completer programs: Animal, Plant and Natural Resources. Students take sequential courses and meet the graduation requirements once all four courses have been completed. All students start with AFNR and end with Capstone, with differentiated second and third level courses.

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Introduction to Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources(AFNR): introduces students to the range of agricultural opportunities and the pathways of study they may pursue. CASE incorporates science, mathematics, reading, and writing components into the context of agriculture. Students use this course's introductory skills and knowledge throughout the CASE curriculum.

Principles of Ag Science Animal (ASA): is a foundation-level course engaging students in hands-on laboratories and activities to explore the world of animal agriculture. During the course, students develop a comprehensive Producer’s Management Guide for an animal of their choice.

Principles of Ag Science Plant (ASP): is a foundation-level course teaching students the form and function of plant systems. Student experiences include the study of plant anatomy and physiology, classification, and the fundamentals of production and harvesting.

Natural Resources and Ecology (NRE): s a foundation-level CASE course providing students with various experiences in natural resources and ecology. Students will explore hands-on projects and activities while studying the natural world, including biomes, land, air, water, energy, use, and care, as well as a focus on issues surrounding man's interaction with the Earth will be addressed in this course.

Environmental Science Issues (ESI): is a specialization-level course that enables students to research, analyze, and propose sustainable solutions to environmental issues surrounding ecosystem management, sustainable agriculture, energy choices, and pollution.

Animal and Plant Biotechnology(APB): is a specialization course in the CASE Program of Study, provides students with experiences in industry appropriate applications of biotechnology related to plant and animal agriculture. Students will complete hands-on activities, projects, and problems designed to build content knowledge and technical skills in the field of biotechnology. Students are expected to become proficient at biotechnological skills involving micropipetting, bacterial cultures and transformations, electrophoresis, and polymerase chain reaction.

Ag Business, Research and Development (Capstone): is the final course in the completer program. Capstone course for students completing a CASE program of study during which they design, develop, and conduct a sustained research project with the goal of solving a problem in agriculture.

Agriculture Mechanical Technology: is an elective course designed to familiarize the student with the basic theory and specialized skills relative to engineering and mechanics in the diverse field of agriculture.

Emily Muller
Instructional Leader
EmilyMuller@carrollk12.org

Business Education is a key element to preparing students to be college and career ready when they graduate high school.  Winters Mill offers many business education courses that are aligned with CCPS completer programs and may branch out to participate in additional courses through CTE (Career and Technical Education).

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Advanced Business Management:
This course provides students with the knowledge that will prepare them for postsecondary levels of education and entry-level positions in the work force.

Business Communications and Keyboarding:
This course assists students in developing effective workplace communication skills, while gaining the ability to keyboard using the touch-key system.

Managing Personal Finance with Excel:
This course provides students with knowledge and practice in managing personal finances while developing skills in spreadsheet software applications.

Honors Accounting I:
This course covers concepts that are equivalent to the first half of a college accounting class. Students will study accounting as it relates to the business environment.

Honors Marketing:
This course introduces the student to the essential concepts of marketing theory and the foundations, functions, and benefits of marketing in a free enterprise system.

Principles of Business Administration and Management:
This course provides a foundational understanding of the role of business in a global society, American business as a dynamic process, forms of business ownership, management concepts, marketing, production and distribution, and accounting and finance.

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(1)  - FOUNDATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY – Best prepares for Digital Fabrication and Manufacturing

Course: 450216 (Academic) 1 credit

This course provides the fundamental knowledge and hands-on learning experiences for all students to advance their technological literacy. This class will focus on the study of the designed/human-made world. A technologically literate citizen has the ability to understand, use, manage, and assess technological products and processes. In this course, students will acquire knowledge and complete activities in the following areas of the designed world: agricultural and biotechnology; information and communication technology; manufacturing and construction technology; and power, energy, and transportation technology. Students will also learn about the nature of technology, technological impacts, engineering design process, core technologies, problem solving techniques, and technological systems.

Prerequisites and other notes: Successful completion of this course satisfies the technology education graduation requirement.

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(1)  - EXPLORING COMPUTER SCIENCE – Best prepares for Computer Science

Course: 450616 (Academic) 1 credit

This course provides students the opportunity to engage with key content and conceptual ideas in the field of computer science. This focus will promote an understanding of why certain tools or languages might be utilized to solve particular problems. The goal is to develop in students the computational thinking practices of algorithm development, problem solving and programming in HTML and various programming languages within the context of problems that are relevant. Students will also be introduced to topics such as interface design, limits of computers, and societal and ethical issues.

Prerequisites and other notes: Successful completion of this course satisfies the technology education graduation requirement.

(2)  - HONORS ADVANCED DESIGN APPLICATIONS

Course: 553118 (Honors) 1 credit

This course is comprised of four core technology and engineering units: Manufacturing Technologies, Energy and Power Technologies, Construction Technologies, and Transportation Technologies. Students participating in the course learn concepts and principles in an authentic, project-based learning environment utilizing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) principles through hands-on applications and research. Students will focus on the design of different technologies and investigate the product development process.

Prerequisites and other notes: This course is part of a 4-credit completer.

(3)  - HONORS TECHNOLOGICAL DESIGN

Course: 553218 (Honors) 1 credit

Students in this course apply Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) concepts and skills to solve and innovate engineering designs. Student’s research, develop, test, and analyze engineering designs using criteria such as design effectiveness, public safety, human factors, and ethics. Emerging Technologies: Design, Research, and Develop; and Universal Design concepts will focus the design learning projects. Additive manufacturing and production technologies will be used to produce product prototypes. Prerequisites and other notes: This course is part of a 4-credit completer.

(4)  - INTRODUCTION TO 3D PRINTING

Course: 553319 (Transcripted) 1 credit

This course provides students with a hands-on immersive experience in digital design and fabrication by utilizing cutting edge, 3D printing technology. Students will obtain a rich understanding of what 3D printing is, how 3D printers work, and how this new technology is being used by both individuals and companies to revolutionize our world. Students will learn key historical facts that have shaped manufacturing, including the advantages, limitations, applications, and economic implications. Students will acquire the knowledge, skills, tools, and understanding necessary to transform ideas into real physical objects.

Prerequisites and other notes: Successful completion of Advanced Design Applications and Technological Design are prerequisites. This course is part of the Digital Fabrication and Manufacturing completer. At the end of this course, students will take the Carroll Community College final exam for DFAB 101. Students who successfully meet the exam and credit requirements will be eligible for transcripted credits from Carroll Community College.

(5)  - HONORS DIGITAL FABRICATION CAPSTONE

Course: 553318 (Honors) 1 credit

This is the final course in the Digital Fabrication and Manufacturing completer. Students will integrate key learning from previous courses and apply that knowledge and skills to real-world career situations through inquiry-based projects. Students will pursue specific topics of interest to gain more in-depth knowledge and experience focused on their career path. Projects and Portfolios will be

Prerequisites and other notes: This is the final course in the Digital Fabrication and Manufacturing completer program. In lieu of this course, students may opt to take an Honors Career Related Internship related to Digital Fabrication or a Digital Fabrication program related Dual enrollment course. All courses in the Digital Fabrication and Manufacturing sequence are prerequisites to this capstone class.

AP COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES Course: 450519 (AP) 1 credit AP Computer Science Principles (CSP) is an entry-level course that introduces students to the foundations of modern computing. The course covers a broad range of foundational topics such as programming, algorithms, the Internet, big data, digital privacy and security, and the societal impacts of computing. Successful completion of this course satisfies the technology education graduation requirement.

AP COMPUTER SCIENCE A Course: 550719 (AP) 1 credit This course introduces students to computer science through programming using Java. Prerequisites and other notes: Completion of either Exploring Computer Science or AP Computer Science Principles. This course is a level 9 AP course, and is part of a 3 credit completer program.

HONORS ADVANCED TOPICS IN COMPUTER SCIENCE Course: 550418 (Honors) 1 credit This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to delve deeper into another programming language such as Python. Prerequisites and other notes: Completion of AP Computer Science A. This course is a level 8 course, and is part of a 3 credit completer program. Students are required to take end of program assessments.

HONORS COMPUTER SCIENCE CAPSTONE Course: 550618 (Honors) 1 credit This course is designed to integrate key learning from previous courses and have students apply them to real-world career situations through inquiry-based projects. Students will be able to pursue specific topics of interest to gain more in-depth knowledge and experience focused toward their career path. Assessments and certifications may include Google IT Specialist, Microsoft Technology Associate, or other certification. Prerequisites and other notes: Completion of Honors Advanced Topics in Computer Science. This course is the final course in the Computer Science completer program. In lieu of this course, students may opt to take a Career Related Internship or Dual Enrollment – Computer Science as their final course in the completer programs.

HONORS PRINCIPLES OF ART, MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION Course: 553518 (Honors) 1 credit Students are introduced to Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, AfterEffects, XD, and Blender! This course provides students an understanding of many aspects of the Arts, Media and Communication industry. Students will examine the opportunities and requirements of the major career pathways in this industry including: Communication and Broadcast Technologies, Multimedia Production, Graphic Design and Print Communication. Prerequisites and other notes: This is the first course in a 4-credit completer.

HONORS INTERACTIVE MULTIMEDIA PRODUCTION Course: 553718 (Honors) 1 credit Students are introduced to Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, AfterEffects, XD, Blender, and Unity (video game

design)! This course further develops student mastery of media design and the interactive media production process. Students will advance their knowledge and skills in media design and production through project planning and product development. Students will demonstrate the use of multiple tools and modalities in the production process. Prerequisites and other notes: This course is part of a 4-credit completer. Principles of Art, Media and Communication must be successfully completed prior to this course.

ADVANCED INTERACTIVE MULTIMEDIA PRODUCTION Course: 553529 2 credits Students will advance their knowledge and skills in multimedia design and production through project planning and product development. Students will demonstrate the use of multiple tools and modalities in the production process. Students will design, code, build, test and troubleshoot basic custom programs for multimedia applications and create web applications with advanced interactive components. Emphasis will be placed on group project development and the development of a layered portfolio. Prerequisites or other notes: This is one of two options for the final course of a 4-credit completer. Interactive Media Production must be successfully completed prior to this course.

ADVANCED SIMULATION AND GAMING Course: 553729 2 credits This course will focus on interactive media design, simulation and gaming using appropriate project management techniques, industry specific tools and skills for a wide range of applications. Students will: design, code, build, test and troubleshoot basic custom programs for simulation and gaming; create gaming applications with advanced interactive components; and effectively adapt visual communication strategies and styles to specific audiences. Emphasis will be placed on group project development and individual portfolio development. Prerequisites and other notes: This is one of two options for the final course of a 4-credit completer. Interactive Media Production must be successfully completed prior to this course.

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Students in all chorus classes will study and perform music of various styles, time periods and cultures.  All-year chorus students will participate in 4 major concerts during the year (One-semester chorus students will perform in 2 concerts).  While preparing concert music, students will develop music reading skills, proper singing technique, correct diction and the ability to assess their own performances and that of others. 

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Concert Choir
Non-Honors and Not Auditioned
Concert Choir usually consists of 9^th graders and is our beginning chorus class.  This class focuses on the fundamentals of singing and music concepts.  

Festival Choir
Honors and Auditioned
Festival Choir is a mix of 9^th to 12^th graders.  Festival choir focuses on upper level choral music and will participate in the county adjudication.  

Vocal Ensemble
Honors and Auditioned
Vocal Ensemble is a mix of 10^th to 12^th graders.  Vocal Ensemble is our top choral group focusing on upper level music that will be performed at many concerts, venues, and community performances.  Vocal ensemble also joins Festival choir while performing. 

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Theatre I, Theatre II, Theatre III, Honors Theatre Production