This course is the first step in the process of creating your personal plan toward a successful future. We will create an MCIS account for each student that they can use to track their personal growth through the process. We will begin the discussion of what options are available for college and career choices after graduation. This will be the foundation for the next three years of Career and College planning.
EXPLORATORY 9 No. 1975 | Course Credit .5 (2 credits for the year) | Grade Level: 9
This is a required year long course for 9th graders. They will rotate through eight different elective areas where they will have an opportunity to explore careers and classes in each of the following areas: Business, Natural Resources, Agriculture, Woods, Metals, Art, FACS, and Drafting.
Career Exploration is a course that will allow you to learn more about all the career options available to you. You’ll spend time looking more deeply into programs of study, schooling options, financial aid, and budgeting. This course is set up in a way that all students can research their own interests and goals. If you are still searching for what you are going to do after high school, this course is here to give you time to plan, research and learn all that is available to you. We will not only look at colleges, but we will also investigate the military and what it takes to head into the workforce. This class can help you realize what skills you need to successfully get a job. Lastly, this course will help you navigate through all the paths to reach your goals.
ON THE JOB TRAINING (OJT) See Mrs. Nagel or Mrs. Grant | Course Credit: .5 - 2 Per Semester | Grade Level: 11 - 12
This is an excellent opportunity for students to earn credit for graduation while working at a job during or after school hours that will allow them to explore career areas and develop real life job skills that will be beneficial to their future employment and education. Mrs. Nagel is the coordinator of this class. Please see her to make the required arrangements. See Mrs. Nagel or Mrs. Grant for registration numbers.
SENIOR INTERNSHIP See Mrs. Grant | Course Credit: 3 | Grade Level: 12
The LFCHS Senior Internship Experience is an extended internship offering seniors the opportunity to gain first hand exposure to a career field they are considering pursuing after high school. Paired with committed industry participants from our local area, each student will be assigned a mentor within the workplace who will guide the internship experience. This is more than a job shadow as students will be expected to contribute meaningful, relevant work mirroring that of an authentic position in the field.
Students participating in the senior internship experience may register for one semester or two and must be available to intern for three hours per day, four days per week. Students may elect to intern in the same field for both semesters or may choose differing field experiences for each semester.
This real-world experience is being offered to seniors who are currently on track to graduate. Interested students must register with Mrs. Grant in the guidance office, where registration numbers will be provided.
CAMP RIPLEY EXPERIENCE Course Credit 1.5 I 3 Hour Block I Grade Level: 12 Quarter 1: 19921 Quarter 2: 19922 Quarter 3: 19923 Quarter 4: 19924 In this course students will sign up for the Camp Ripley Experience, those that sign up will have the option to experience the following areas:
• Airfield Management/Air Traffic ControlThis course will include all facets of running a municipal airport. Which includes Air Traffic Control, Flight Operations, Flight Simulators, Fuel Operations, Unmanned Flight Airfield Maintenance, and Airfield Management. • Security & Emergency ServicesIn this course your time will be split between Security and Crash/Fire/Rescue Teams. Students will receive experience working with Camp Ripley Security staff conducting ride-alongs, working with electronic security systems, and law enforcement training. Students will also gain experience with the fire department operations, fleet of emergency response vehicles, and first aid training. • EnvironmentalIn this course, students will gain experiences with the natural resource and wildlife managements, forestry, Geographical Information System, and cultural resource management. • Road Maintenance & Ground Maintenance • Public AffairsStudents will work with the Camp Ripley Public Affairs team to gain experience with photography, videography, writing, social media, public affair event planning, and graphic design. • Warehouse/LogisticsIn this course students will rotate between various warehouses on Camp Ripley. Students will receive exposure to warehouse safety, shipping and receiving, inventory management and organizational skills. • Diesel Mechanic/Welding/AutobodyStudents will gain experience with mechanical systems, welding and metals auto body, repair part management as well as painting. • Information TechnologyStudents will gain experience working with Camp Ripley’s IT Professionals. Students will rotate through various opportunities which include; Helpdesk/Hardware Support, Database Management, Telecommunications, Programming, Geo-Spatial Mapping, Video Operations/VTC, Data Processing and Cyber Security. • Construction ManagementIn this course students will gain experience in the field of Construction management. Students will rotate between the following areas; Contracting and Purchasing, Environmental Compliance, Plans and Programming (Future Operations Planning) Design and Project Management, Recourse Management (Accounting, Budgeting) Facility Maintenance and Small Construction Projects. • Dining Facility/Restaurant OperationsStudents will have the opportunity to learn in two restaurant environments –large scale dining facilities and made to order environments. Students will also gain experience in food preparation, customer service, restaurant logistics management, menu planning, and sanitization requirements. • JR. ROTC:
ACADEMIC TUTORING See Mrs. Grant | Course Credit: .5 | Grade Level: 11-12
Do you have an interest in helping others with their studies? In this course you will be able to assist other high school students with their academics for a P/F credit. Available all 4 quarters. See Mrs. Grant
This course was formerly known as the Yearbook. We are now opening up the yearbook publishing to all students. The Flyer yearbook takes a lot of time and work to create, and we invite anyone that is interested in editing, proofing, photography, story writing, or just creating to sign up and help make the Flyer Yearbook amazing!