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LAKE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY CAMPUS
The Lake County High School Technology Campus is an extension of the twenty high schools in Lake and McHenry Counties.
Training at the Technology Campus is “hands on”. You gain skills by actually doing the work. Projects belong to real customers and the quality of your work is measured against industry standards. Student-oriented enterprises in Cosmetology, Automotive Service, Collision Repair and other programs provide real-world training that can lead directly to employment.
Learning at the Technology Campus is individualized. You identify your career goals and receive guidance and instruction from your instructor as to how to reach those goals. Your instructor is guided by current business and industry practices.
The Technology Campus strives to be a “School of Opportunity” offering excellence in teaching, technology and partnerships. All classes and fees are subject to change.
Tadd Galgan, LCHSTC Coordinator
847-731-9494 - galgant@zbths.org
GAME/JAVA/C++ PROGRAMMING TC679
All Year – 3.0 Credits – Elective – 11, 12
Prerequisite: Two years of math, including Algebra I and II or Geometry and Keyboarding
Fees: LCHS Technology Campus – $5 lab fee
Course Description: This course is designed to provide instruction in computer science using the Java and C++ languages. Students will be able to develop games and professional programs using realistic hands-on interdisciplinary exercises. This program will prepare students for the Computer Science Advanced Placement (AP) Exam as prescribed by the College Board. The game programming DigiPen curriculum will focus on programming using C++. Open GL, and Foundational Classes. Internships and Job Shadowing opportunities are available through our local business and industry partners.
GRAPHIC/WEB DESIGN TC663
All Year - 3.0 Credits - Elective - 11, 12
Recommended: Advanced Printing and/or Photography
Fees: LCHS Technology Campus – $45 lab fee. Students will be given a list of additional supplies needed during program orientation.
Course Description: The Graphic and Web Design program prepares students for a variety of design careers including desktop publishing industry, web design, graphic design for games and entry-level animation. Students will design and produce a variety of print and digital publications utilizing a variety of software applications and technologies including but not limited to Quark XPress®, Adobe® PhotoshopTM, Adobe® IllustratorTM, Macromedia Flash, Macromedia Dreamweaver, BBEdit, XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP and mySQL.
First year students will concentrate on the core design skills such as color theory, typography, fundamental design elements, design principles, information architecture, project management, web standards and usability. Students will learn basic drawing skills using a variety of art techniques and media. Additionally, students will learn fundamental Internet technologies necessary for today’s marketplace.
During the second year, students will specialize in either print or web design. They will create advanced projects demonstrating full project life-cycle design skills from ideas to productions. Additionally, second year students will be introduced to multimedia and animation concepts. Advanced second year students may be eligible to obtain industry standard certifications.
PHOTOGRAPHIC DESIGN TC687
All Year - 3.0 Credits - Elective - 11, 12
Recommended: Advanced Printing and/or Photography
Fees: LCHS Technology Campus – $45 lab fee, materials, and access to a 35mm single lens reflex camera with a manual setting override. Students will be given a list of additional supplies needed during program orientation.
Course Description: This program provides an understanding of the photography and digital imaging industry. Students will receive extensive training in traditional black and white photography, which includes taking, developing and printing black and white photographs. Digital photography, portrait photography and advertising photography skills are also taught as part of the program. Study will also place a major emphasis on digital imaging using the program Adobe Photoshop. Internships are available with local business partners.
TELEVISION PRODUCTION TC665
All Year - 3.0 Credits - Elective - 11, 12
Recommendation: Television and/or Graphic Art Design 1 & 2
Fees: LCHS Technology Campus – $50 lab fee. Students are responsible for purchasing their own tapes. A list of additional supplies needed, will be given during program orientation and the school year.
Course Description: This program will prepare students for a career in the communications industry. The Television Production curriculum provides basic training on studio and ENG cameras, technical directing, directing, audio board operation, graphics and editing of videotape. The program provides a fully equipped television studio and control room. Students enrolled in the program will gain skills needed to obtain an entry-level position in broadcast facility. Internships are available with local business partners.
CERTIFIED NURSE ASSISTING TC653
(Seniors Only)
All Year - 3.0 Credits - Elective - 12
Prerequisite: Medical Assisting
Fees: LCHS Technology Campus - $10 lab fee $32 workbook. The Mantoux two (2) step Tuberculosis Skin Test is required for all students. Documentation must be submitted by required deadline.
Course Description: This program is designed to prepare students for employment as nurse assistants. Students are also prepared for future entry into nursing education programs. Training will include the development of basic nursing skills through lecture, laboratory demonstrations, practice, and clinical experience. Students will also gain skills in cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be eligible to take the written examination for nurse assistant state certification, which is required in this field. Instruction in this program includes a minimum of forty (40) clinical hours held in long-term facilities in the community. Attendance at clinical sites is mandatory for state certification. This program leads to a certification of completion recorded with the Illinois Department of Public Health. Students in this program must be seniors.
COSMETOLOGY TC657
All Year – 4.0 Credits - Elective 11, 12 - must be taken for 2 years
Prerequisite: Juniors –. Math and Science courses
Helpful Course: Family and Consumer Science Careers, Foods and Nutrition 1
Fees: LCHS Technology Campus – Approximate $451 kit fee for first year students. Students are responsible for professional quality shoes. Second year students may need to purchase a new $22 smock. Summer hours may be required in order to complete the required 1500 hour of experience and the cost is approximately $200 between the Junior and Senior years.
Course Description: This program presents the theory, principles, and skills necessary to become a licensed cosmetologist in the State of Illinois. Students will acquire the 1500 clock hours of experience required for licensing while learning how to perform shampoos, make-overs, facials, hair styling, manicuring, sculptured nails, permanent waving, hair coloring and cutting. Students will develop skills in each of the areas mentioned while practicing their techniques in a lab setting. Following the lab phase of the program, students will reinforce their training by working on clients in the Technology Campus salon. Internships are available with local business partners.
CULINARY ARTS TC656
All Year - 3.0 Credits - Elective 11, 12
Recommended: Foods and Nutrition 1 & 2
Fees: LCHS Technology Campus – $105 lab fee for first year students. $110 lab fee for second year students. The second year lab fee will be reduced if a thermometer and/or chef’s coat is not needed.
Course Description: This program provides culinary and hospitality education designed to prepare students for the many positions in the hospitality industry. Students will gain skills and knowledge in food preparation, nutrition, menu planning, sanitation, equipment operation, inventory control, purchasing, and front-of-the-house customer service skills. Students will also be enrolled in the ProStart program, which is co-sponsored by the Illinois Restaurant Association. Students will utilize their skills by planning, organizing, and preparing several culinary creations for guests. Second year students will gain advanced culinary and hospitality experience and will be eligible for ProStart certification skills. Internships are available with local business partners.
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION TC655
All Year - 3.0 Credits - Elective 11, 12
Recommended: Child Development 2
Fees: LCHS Technology Campus – Completion of the Mantoux two (2) step Tuberculosis Skin Test is required for all first-year students, and documentation must be submitted by required deadline. $30 lab fee for first year students - $20 lab fee for second year students
Course Description: This program is designed to prepare students for careers in early childhood education. Students will implement age-appropriate activities in one of the two operating preschool labs. Students will gain skills in developing activities and educational lessons for the preschool children in creative arts, math, science, music, language, social and emotional development. Instruction will also focus on the positive guidance of child behaviors and their development. Advanced second year students with a Tech Campus teacher recommendation will participate in our Infant/Toddler Center. This experience will expand their knowledge of early childhood education; gain additional hands on experiences with infants and toddlers and aide in their employability status. Students will also be introduced to the organization; management and operation of preschools and child care facilities. Internships are available with local business partners.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES TC651
All Year - 3.0 Credits-Elective - 11, 12
Prerequisite: Algebra, Chemistry or concurrent enrollment in Chemistry
Helpful Course: Exploration in Technology
Fees: LCHS Technology Campus – $35 workbooks. $20 program shirt. Purchasing the EMT B book is recommended. Completion of the Mantoux two (2) step Tuberculosis Skin Test is required for all first-year students, and documentation must be submitted by required deadline.
Course Description: This program prepares students to take the licensure examination of the Illinois Department of Public Health to become an EMT-B. This is a course of instruction in basic emergency medical services as prescribed by the State of Illinois and includes classroom instruction, practical demonstrations, testing, and clinical experiences in a hospital emergency department. The emergency services system, the responsibilities of emergency service personnel, and professionalism will be emphasized. Students will learn American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR, patient assessment, stabilization, and initial pre-hospital medical treatment of injuries and ill patients. Students will be expected to produce a portfolio to share with potential affiliated departments within the County. Internships are available with local business/industry partners.
FIRE FIGHTING TC686
All Year - 3.0 Credits-Elective - 11, 12
Recommended: Algebra
Helpful Course: Exploration in Technology & Chemistry
Fees: LCHS Technology Campus - $27 workbook, $30 fire hood, and $18 program shirt.
Course Description: This program is designed to prepare students for entry-level fire fighter positions. Students will learn through classroom and guided practice activities the essentials of fire suppression which includes: understanding fire chemistry, wearing personal protective clothing, identifying ropes, tying knots, using fire extinguishers, performing forcible entry, carrying and raising ladders, operating self-contained breathing apparatus, employing search and rescue techniques, working with ventilation tools and practicing hose evolutions on an operating fire engine all in a safety conscious environment. These skills along with leadership and communication skills will prepare the student for certification thorough employment opportunities with many fire departments.
MEDICAL ASSISTING TC654
All Year - 3.0 Credits - Elective - 11, 12
Prerequisite: Application required.
Helpful Courses: Family and Consumer Sciences, Foods & Nutrition I and II
Fees: LCHS Technology Campus - $35 workbook and a white lab coat. The
Course Description: This program provides learning opportunities for students to gain understanding of medical theory, principles, and skills to prepare them for entry-level positions in medical offices, clinics, and other medical environments. Students receive their core training in medical terminology, communication and interpersonal skills, basic body structure and function, and the principles of infection control and medical asepsis. Advanced students gain skills to assist the physician and experiences in the performance of basic laboratory and diagnostic testing. Internships are available with local business partners.
BUILDING TRADES TC682
All Year - 3 Credits - Elective - 11, 12
Prerequisite: Pre-Algebra
Helpful Courses: Exploration in Technology, Woods, Electronics and Drafting
Fees: LCHS Technology Campus – 16 or 20 oz. Hammer (steel or fiberglass shank), 25’ or longer x ¾” or 1” steel measuring tape, utility knife, nail set 2/32: cat’s paw nail puller, ¾” wood chisel, speed square, compass for scribing, chalk line w/chalk, nail apron, work boots and work clothing, safety glasses, carpenter pencils, a standard and Phillips screwdriver, and a $8 school sponsored lock.
Course Description: This program is designed to prepare students for careers in the building construction trades. The curriculum is designed to provide the student with hands-on training over a two year period in each of the following areas: safety practices, the proper use of hand and power tools, carpentry, plumbing, roofing, siding, dry walling, masonry, finish trimming, and various other areas. Upon mastery of the skills for the basic hand and power tools used in the field, students will develop basic construction techniques and job planning skills in the lab. All lab work is followed up with applications at the project house built by the students, financed by the school, and sold to the general public. Internships are available with local partners.
COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING TC660
All Year - 3.0 Credits - Elective – 11, 12
Prerequisite: Orientation Level Drafting, Algebra
Fees: LCHS Technology Campus – $50 Lab workbook for first year students. Students interested in architectural or interior design will need to purchase a $25 house kit.
Course Description: This program is designed for the student interested in studying applications of automated computer design technology and its application in electrical, mechanical, and architectural design. Students are first trained in fundamental 2-D computer drafting techniques, followed by 3-D modeling, solid modeling, and rendering. AutoDeskTM Solid WorksTM and Pro/EngineeringTM software will be used in the laboratory for all basic instruction in the course. All students will demonstrate basic skills in each of the three areas of specialization before continuing their training in a specific field. Internships are available with local business partners.
COMPUTER ELECTRONIC REPAIR TC680
All Year - 3.0 Credits - Elective – 11, 12
Recommended: Pre-Algebra, Computer Electronics Repair I
Fees: LCHS Technology Campus - $35 tool kit and $4 safety glasses
Course Description: This program will prepare students for careers in computer and electronics fields (radio, radar, fiber optics). Through “hands on” work, students will use schematic drawings, various types of test equipment and the technicians tools required to diagnose, adjust, test and repair computers and electronic devices. Microelectronics, solid-state devises, numbering systems, and logic circuits relating to digital computers will be mastered. Students will install, maintain, upgrade, and repair microcomputer hardware and software on workstations and network systems. This program will prepare students for the A+ Certification Exam, which is a nationally recognized industry based certification for computer technicians capable of providing technical support and service in all PC environments. Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to diagnose hardware or software failures and perform the actions necessary to correct the problems based on knowledge of the system’s operation. Additionally, students will learn how to provide the necessary support services to system users. Internships are available to students with local business partners.
COMPUTER NETWORKING (CISCO) TC688
All Year – 3.0 Credits – Elective – 11, 12
Prerequisite: Pre-Algebra
Fees: LCHS Technology Campus
Course Description: This program is designed to develop practical computer networking knowledge and skills in a hands-on environment. Students will learn the principles and practice of designing, building and maintaining computer networks. This program will also prepare students for the Cisco Certified Networking Associate Exam (CCNA), which is an industry-based certification for network technicians who have demonstrated the capability to install, configure and operate simple-routed LAN, routed WAN, and switched LAN networks. Internships are available with local business partners.
WELDING-FABRICATION TC667
All Year - 3.0 Credits-Elective - 11, 12
Recommended: Metals I
Helpful Course: Exploration in Technology and Advanced Metals
Fees: LCHS Technology Campus – $125 kit fee for first year students
Course Description: This program stresses hands-on experience gained from extensive practice and application of knowledge learned. The Welding-Fabrication Lab organization and operation simulate a “real world” on the job atmosphere. In addition to technical skills, students learn about employer-employee relationships in preparation for the world of work. Units of instruction include shop safety, oxy-fuel welding and burning, arc welding (stick, MIG, TIG), plasma arc cutting, and automatic shape cutting. Layout and fit-up, blueprint reading, and weld symbols are used to fabricate a variety of metal projects. Students use various NDT (non-destructive) and DT (destructive) type testing and inspection procedures. The American Welding Society (AWS) recognizes the Technology Campus Welding program as an Educational Instruction Member. Students can certify their welding skills to meet the AWS structural welding code. Internships are available with local business partners.
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TC670
All Year – 3.0 Credits - Elective – 11, 12
Recommended: Electrical Power Mechanics
Fees: LCHS Technology Campus – approximately $65.00 lab package, dark blue coveralls, tire pressure gauge, tire valve stem remover, 16’ steel tape measure. Additionally, every student will need an approved tool set approximately $153. Instructors will cover tool sets during the program orientation.
Course Description: This program will provide students with a solid foundation of skills to enter the automotive service industry. Students will be able to continue their training in factory sponsored training programs at a local community college or private technical school. Training in the program emphasizes the development of skills in the core service areas utilizing factory procedures and industry standards in the school’s fully operational repair shop. Instruction will feature training on brakes, steering and suspension, electrical systems, engine rebuilding, and engine performance. Upon successful completion of this program, students will be prepared to take the ASE certification exams in the areas emphasized in the program. Junior students may choose to participate in the A-YES program (Automotive Youth Education System) or the ACE Pathway (Automotive Career Exploration), designed to integrate basic skill mastery during internships with local business partners.
COLLISION REPAIR TECHNOLOGY TC659
All Year - 3.0 Credits - Elective - 11, 12
Recommended: Metals 1 & 2
Fees: LCHS Technology Campus – approximately $100 kit fee for first-year students, $30 kit for second-year students, and $4 safety glasses.
Course Description: This program is certified by NATEF (National Automotive Teachers Education Foundation). This program provides students with the fundamental skills of the automotive collision repair industry. Instruction in the program emphasizes both the repair and the refinishing skills associated with restoring a damaged automobile to factory specifications. Using an industry-endorsed curriculum, students will develop core skills in automobile construction, sheet metal damage repair, MIG welding, and basic refinishing. Upon mastery of the skills in core areas, students will gain skills in damage estimating, shop management, heavy collision repair, and finish matching. Students will be prepared to take the ASE certification exams in the areas emphasized in the program and will also be eligible to earn I-CAR Gold Class training points. Internships are available with local business partners.
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