AC/Refrigeration & Heating Technology 1 & 2 (High School)
This program starts part-time in 11th grade. The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment or advanced training in the heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration and ventilation industry. The student should obtain EPA certification prior to leaving school in order to be employed in any job that requires work with refrigerants. This program focuses on broad, transferable skills; stresses the understanding of the heating, air-conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation industry; and demonstrates elements of the industry such as planning, management, finance, technical and production skills, the underlying principles of technology, and health, safety and environmental issues. This is a dual enrollment course offered through oTECH.

Accounting and Addition Financial Internship (High School)
This course introduces students to the foundations required for today's environment while developing a path for proficiency with computer programs. St. Cloud High School is also now partners with Addition Financial. Addition Financial has a branch on campus run solely by students. This internship provides experience and knowledge of finance and banking industry.

Acting (Middle School)
This course introduces and refines student skills in the theatrics. Course of study includes characterization, playwriting, improvisation, creative dramatics, and scene work to develop acting technique. Acting students learn to break down a scene from a character's point of view, and also learn to sustain a character and build the relationship between actor and audience.

Administrative Office Specialist (High School)
This program starts part-time in 11th grade. This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Business Management and Administration career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the Business Management and Administration career cluster. The content includes the use of technology to develop communications skills, higher level thinking skills, and decision making skills; the performance of office procedures tasks; the production of quality work in an efficient manner using advanced features of business software applications; research of job opportunities; and the production of high quality employment portfolios and job-seeking documents. This is a dual enrollment course offered through TECO. Technical programs start Junior year (11th), except Culinary Arts, which starts Sophomore year (10th).

Advanced Placement 2D Studio Art (High School)
This department focuses on the skills of sketch, painting, drawing and other two-dimensional artwork. Acceptance into this program will result in college credit, membership to the National Art Honor Society, and a portfolio for college applications.

Advanced Placement 3D Studio Art (High School)
This department focuses on the skills of ceramics and sculpture. Acceptance into this program will result in college credit and membership to the National Art Honor Society. Please see tkhs.osceolaschools.net/registration.

Aerospace (Middle School)
This course provides students with an introduction to the knowledge, human relations, and technological skills found today in Aerospace Technologies.

Agriculture (Middle School)
The purpose of this course is to assist students in making informed decisions regarding their future academic and occupational goals and to provide information regarding careers in the Agriculture, Food and Natural Resource career cluster. The content includes, but is not limited to, agricultural literacy, importance of agriculture, the role of science, math, reading, writing, geography, history, and technology in agriculture, plants and animals, and sources of consumer goods from agriculture. Reinforcement of academic skills occurs through classroom instruction and applied laboratory procedures. Instruction and learning activities are provided in a laboratory setting using hands-on experiences with the equipment, materials, and technology appropriate to the course content and in accordance with current practices.

Agriscience (High School)
This course is designed to develop competencies in the areas of agricultural history and the global impact of agriculture; career opportunities; scientific and research concepts; biological and physical science principles; environmental principles; agriscience safety; principles of leadership; and agribusiness, employability, and human relations skills in agriscience. Laboratory- based activities are an integral part of this course. These include the safe use and application of appropriate technology, scientific testing and observation equipment. Laboratory investigations that include scientific inquiry, research, measurement, problem solving, emerging technologies, tools and equipment, as well as, experimental quality, and safety procedures will be an integral part of this course. Students will interact with materials and primary sources of data or with secondary sources of data to observe and understand the natural world. Students will develop an understanding of measurement error, and develop the skills to aggregate, interpret, and present the data and resulting conclusions. Equipment and supplies will be provided to enhance these hands-on experiences for students. A minimum of 20% of classroom time will be dedicated to laboratory experiences.

Agriscience (Middle School)
The purpose of this course is to assist students in making informed decisions regarding their future academic and occupational goals and to provide information regarding careers in the Agriculture, Food and Natural Resource career cluster. The content includes but is not limited to agricultural literacy, importance of agriculture, the role of science, math, reading, writing, geography, history, and technology in agriculture, plants and animals, and sources of consumer goods from agriculture. Reinforcement of academic skills occurs through classroom instruction and applied laboratory procedures. Instruction and learning activities are provided in a laboratory setting using hands-on experiences with the equipment, materials and technology appropriate to the course content and in accordance with current practices.

Agriscience (High School)
This course is designed to develop competencies in the areas of agricultural history and the global impact of agriculture; career opportunities; scientific and research concepts; biological and physical science principles; environmental principles; agriscience safety; principles of leadership; and agribusiness, employability, and human relations skills in agriscience. Laboratory- based activities are an integral part of this course. These include the safe use and application of appropriate technology, scientific testing and observation equipment. Laboratory investigations that include scientific inquiry, research, measurement, problem solving, emerging technologies, tools and equipment, as well as, experimental quality, and safety procedures will be an integral part of this course. Students will interact with materials and primary sources of data or with secondary sources of data to observe and understand the natural world. Students will develop an understanding of measurement error, and develop the skills to aggregate, interpret, and present the data and resulting conclusions. Equipment and supplies will be provided to enhance these hands-on experiences for students. A minimum of 20% of classroom time will be dedicated to laboratory experiences.

Allied Health Assisting (High School)
This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Health Science career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of Health Science career cluster.

Animal Science & Services (High School)
The content includes but is not limited to planning, management, finance, technical and production skills, underlying principles of technology, labor issues, community issues, health, safety and environmental issues, and the use and care of animal health-care instruments, animal grooming equipment, animal restraining equipment, and laboratory equipment.

AP Capstone (Ascend Academy) (High School)
The AP Capstone program will provide students the 21st Century skills needed to be career and college ready. The program fosters inquiry, research, collaboration, and writing skills through intensive investigation of topics. Students will be able to analyze real-world issues, improve communication, and conduct research, which are critical skills needed in college. They will also be challenging themselves with rigorous curriculum and experiencing college-level courses.

Applied Engineering/Engineering Pathways (High School)
Students will gain a base foundation of engineering at NeoCity Academy that will allow them to choose any path of engineering that they are interested in at the post-secondary level. The NeoCity Engineering pathway offers a unique sequence of courses that provide students with technical knowledge and advanced skills to prepare for further education and careers. *Eligibility Criteria: Complete Additional Application and Interview Process

Applied Robotics (High School)
The purpose of this program is to provide students with foundation of knowledge and technically oriented experiences in the study of the principles and applications of robotics engineering and its effects upon our lives and the choosing of occupation. The content and activities will also include the study of entrepreneurship, safety and leadership skills. This program focuses on transferable skills and stresses understanding and demonstration of the signs and mathematics knowledge, technological tools, machines, instruments, materials, processes and systems related to robotics.

Arts (Elementary)
This arts focused program gives students the opportunity to truly expand their minds through an arts infused curriculum. Students will be exposed to all areas of the fine arts spectrum: music, visual art, dance, and drama. They will also be provided a challenging academic experience that encourages creative problem solving as well as academic and personal development.

Automotive Maintenance & Light Repair (High School)
This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Transportation .

Automotive Service Technology (High School)
This program starts part-time in 11th grade. This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Transportation, Distribution and Logistics career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the Transportation, Distribution and Logistics career cluster. This is a dual enrollment course offered through TECO. Technical programs start Junior year (11th), except Culinary Arts, which starts Sophomore year (10th).

AVID (All Levels)
AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is a college readiness system that accelerates student learning, uses research based methods of effective instruction, provides meaningful and motivational professional learning, and acts as a catalyst for systemic reform and change. AVID targets students in the academic middle who may be falling short of reaching their potential; typically AVID students will be the first in their families to attend college and many are from low-income or minority families."

AVID Excel (Middle School)
AVID Excel gives long-term ELL students sustained, strategic academic and language-building support, while helping them form a strong team with a cohort of peers who share the same college aspirations.

Avionics Technology (High School)
The course content includes, but is not limited to, troubleshooting, repair and installation of airborne radio communications, radio navigation and radar equipment systems in accordance with regulatory and industry standards. Also included is instruction in basics of AM and FM transmitters and receivers and avionics equipment.

Band (Middle School)
Band programs offer sequential courses for students to study instrumental technique, music literacy, and aesthetic response through rehearsal, performance, and study of a variety of high-quality band literature. Instrumentalists extend their knowledge of music notation and theory, sound production, and personal and group performances.

Band (High School)
This program promotes the enjoyment and appreciation of music through performance of high-quality, wind and/or percussion literature. Student focus on the development of critical listening/aural skills, individual musicianship, instrumental technique, refinement of ensemble skills, and aesthetic engagement through performances.

Band (Combined)
This program requires an application for admission to the school and an eligible audition score. Please see bottom of choice application for more details. This program promotes the enjoyment and appreciation of music through performance of high-quality, wind and/or percussion literature. Student focus on the development of critical listening/aural skills, individual musicianship, instrumental technique, refinement of ensemble skills, and aesthetic engagement though performances.

BioDesign Pathway (High School)
The content includes, but is not limited to, the study of human body systems, medicine, health, key biological concepts, communication, transport of substances, locomotion, metabolic processes, defense, protection, research processes, engineering principles, and an introduction to bio-informatics. The program also includes the design and development of various medical interventions, including vascular stents, cochlear implants, and prosthetic limbs. In addition, students review the history of organ transplants and gene therapy, and stay updated on cutting-edge developments via current scientific literature. *Eligibility Criteria for NeoCity Applicants ONLY: Complete Additional Application and Interview Process

Biomedical Science: Project Lead the Way (High School)
The content includes but is not limited to the study of human body systems, medicine, health, key biological concepts, communication, transport of substances, locomotion, metabolic processes, defense, protection, research processes, engineering principles and an introduction to bio-informatics. The program also includes the design and development of various medical interventions, including vascular stents, cochlear implants, and prosthetic limbs. In addition, students review the history of organ transplants and gene therapy, and stay updated on cutting-edge developments via current scientific literature.

Biomedical Sciences (High School)
The content includes but is not limited to the study of human body systems, medicine, health, key biological concepts, communication, transport of substances, locomotion, metabolic processes, defense, protection, research processes, engineering principles and an introduction to bio-informatics. The program also includes the design and development of various medical interventions, including vascular stents, cochlear implants, and prosthetic limbs. In addition, students review the history of organ transplants and gene therapy, and stay updated on cutting-edge developments via current scientific literature.

Brick & Block Masonry (High School)
Program is to prepare students for employment in the brick, block, and concrete masonry industry.

Building Construction Technology (High School)
This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Architecture and Construction career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the Architecture and Construction career cluster.

Business Keyboarding (Middle School)
The purpose of this course is to assist students in making informed decisions regarding their future academic and career goals and to provide information regarding careers in the Business Management and Administration career cluster. The content may include introductory keyboarding, word processing, presentation, computer hardware, and internet skills for business applications. Instruction and learning activities are provided in a laboratory setting using hands-on, project-based learning experiences.

Business: Business & Computer Applications  (Middle School)
The purpose of this course is to assist students in making informed decisions regarding their future academic and career goals and to provide information regarding careers in the Business Management and Administration career cluster. The content may include introductory keyboarding, word processing, presentation, computer hardware, and internet skills for business applications. Instruction and learning activities are provided in a laboratory setting using hands-on, project-based learning experiences.

Business: Digital Information Technology  (Middle School)
This course is designed to provide a basic overview of current business and information systems and trends, and to introduce students to fundamental skills required for today's business and academic environments. Emphasis is placed on developing fundamental computer skills. The intention of this course is to prepare students to be successful both personally and professionally in an information based society. Digital Information Technology includes the exploration and use of: databases, the internet, spreadsheets, presentation applications, management of personal information and email, word processing and document manipulation, HTML, web page design, and the integration of these programs using software that meets industry standards. This course is a prerequisite for multiple career and technical education programs of study.

Business: Keyboarding & Computer Applications  (Middle School)
The purpose of this course is to assist students in making informed decisions regarding their future academic and career goals and to provide information regarding careers in the Business Management and Administration career cluster. The content may include introductory keyboarding, word processing, presentation, computer hardware, and internet skills for business applications. Instruction and learning activities are provided in a laboratory setting using hands-on, project-based learning experiences.

Carpentry (High School)
The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment in the carpentry industry with an emphasis on fundamental carpentry skills. This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in construction. Students will develop competencies essential to the carpentry industry including safety, use of manual and power tools, applied math, construction plan drawing, building materials, fasteners and hardware, rigging and scaffolding, sustainability and employability skills. In addition, instruction includes site preparation and layout, building foundations, engineered structural lumber and floor system framing, framing walls and roofs, and provides an understanding of hurricane codes. Also, it teaches drywall installation, cabinetry and an overview of construction documents. This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of four occupational completion points or HS credits. Students will earn their OSHA 10, NCCER Core, and NCCER Levels 1, 2, and 3 certifications upon completion of the 4 year program.

Choice for Capacity (Elementary)
Choice for Capacity is offered if there are seats available beyond the offered Choice programs at a school. If you are not interested in a Choice program, you may select Choice for Capacity.

Chorus  (Middle School)
Through choral coursework, students have the opportunity to expand vocal, technical, musical, and ensemble skills through performance, and study of high-quality choral literature. Students focus on increasing knowledge of music theory, music literacy, and aesthetic response.

Chorus (High School)
This program offers students opportunities to strengthen vocal techniques through ensemble performances in choral literature. Students learn independence in music literacy, critical listening skills; instrumental technique and skills, ensemble skills, and aesthetic musical awareness.

Chorus (Combined)
Through choral coursework, students have the opportunity to expand vocal, technical, musical, and ensemble skills through performance, and study of high-quality choral literature. Students focus on increasing knowledge of music theory, music literacy, and aesthetic response.

Chorus (Elementary School)
Students can take advantage of being in the chorus, as they build upon skills and prepare for various performances throughout the school year. Students practice during the week and showcase their talents at performances in school and in the community.

Civil Engineering and Architecture (High School)
The purpose of this program is to prepare students for entry level employment as surveying technicians, mapping technicians, and surveyor's helpers assisting civil engineers, surveyors, urban planners or civil engineering aides. Students are introduced to the fields of Civil and Architectural Engineering. From learning about and designing structures in a wide range of architectural styles to going hands-on with AutoDesk Revit, students will explore and experience the challenges presented by the fields. Students learn important aspects of building and site design and development, and then they apply what they know to design a commercial building.

CNA Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide (High School)
This program starts part-time in 11th grade. This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Health Science career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency. This course is designed to prepare students for employment as nursing assistants in nursing homes, hospitals, or other health care facilities. Technical programs start Junior year (11th), except Culinary Arts, which starts Sophomore year (10th).

CNC Production Specialist (Manufacturing) (High School)
This program starts part-time in 11th grade. This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards & relevant technical knowledge & skills needed to prepare for further education & careers in the manufacturing career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the manufacturing career cluster. Technical programs start Junior year (11th), except Culinary Arts, which starts Sophomore year (10th).

Coding (Elementary School)
For students in grades Kindergarten through second grade, kinesthetic activities are carried out to teach students just what it takes to make a robot move. Students in grades 3-5 partake in coding practice using websites such as code.org and tynker.com.

Commercial Foods & Culinary Arts (High School)
This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Hospitality & Tourism career cluster. The content includes preparation, presentation, and serving of a wide variety of foods; leadership, communication skills, employability skills, and safe/efficient work practices are also covered. This coursework prepares students for employment in the food service/hospitality industry. This is a dual enrollment course offered through TECO. Technical programs start Junior year (11th), except Culinary Arts, which starts Sophomore year (10th).

Concert Band (Combined)
Students learn instrumental technique, music literacy, and aesthetic response through rehearsal, performance, and study of a variety of high-quality band literature. Instrumentalists expand their knowledge of music notation, music theory, sound production, and personal and group rehearsal strategies.

Creative Writing (Combined)
This program requires an application for admission to the school and an eligible audition score. Please see bottom of choice application for more details. The creative writing program enables students to develop and use writing and language skills for creative expression in a variety of literary forms and genres.

Criminal Justice Operation (High School)
The Criminal Justice Program at HHS is designed to give students an inside look at the world of Law Enforcement, Investigations, Private Security and many other law related fields. Students in this program will get the unique experience of working with actual law enforcement training materials and law enforcement professionals, all delivered by a state of Florida Certified Law Instructor. Students will follow the Department of Education's Career pathway for Criminal Justice Operations and will be eligible to participate in a pipeline program with Valencia Community College and the Criminal Justice Academy of Osceola.

Culinary Arts (Middle School)
This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Hospitality & Tourism career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the Hospitality & Tourism career cluster.

Culinary Arts (High School)
The program includes but is not limited to all aspects of preparation, presentation, and serving of food; leadership, communication skills, employability skills, and safe/efficient work practices are also covered. This coursework prepares students for employment in the food service/hospitality industry.

Cybersecurity (High School)
This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and cybersecurity-related careers in the Information Technology career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of cybersecurity. The content includes but is not limited to foundational knowledge and skills in computer and network security, security vulnerabilities, attack mechanisms and techniques, intrusion detection and prevention, cryptographic systems, system hardening, risk identification, incidence response, penetration testing, key management, access control, and recovery. Specialized courses focus on database security, planning and analysis, software, and web security.

Cybersecurity Pathway (High School)
This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and cybersecurity-related careers in the Information Technology career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of cybersecurity. The content includes but is not limited to foundational knowledge and skills in computer and network security, security vulnerabilities, attack mechanisms and techniques, intrusion detection and prevention, cryptographic systems, system hardening, risk identification, incidence response, penetration testing, key management, access control, and recovery. Specialized courses focus on database security, planning and analysis, software, and web security.

Cybersecurity/Applied Cybersecurity (High School)
This program starts part-time in 11th grade. This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and cybersecurity-related careers in the Information Technology career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of cybersecurity. The content includes but is not limited to foundational knowledge and skills in computer and network security, security vulnerabilities, attack mechanisms and techniques, intrusion detection and prevention, cryptographic systems, system hardening, risk identification, incidence response, penetration testing, key management, access control, and recovery. Specialized courses focus on database security, planning and analysis, software, and web security.

Dance (Elementary School)
Students develop reflective critical and creative-thinking skills to solve artistic problems in dance, and explore why people of various cultures dance. The course provides students with opportunities to perform extended phrases and original and established compositions requiring strength, flexibility, a variety of rhythmical patterns, changes in direction, focus, and concentration.

Dance (Middle School)
Students build technical and creative skills relative to choreographic structure, performance, dance and somatic movement practices; and attend to alignment, collaborative problem solving, dance conditioning, and safe studio practices.

Dance (High School)
Dance students learn fundamental technical skills in a variety of dance forms, focusing on developing the aesthetic quality of movement in the ensemble and as an individual.

Dance (Combined)
This program requires an application for admission to the school and an eligible audition score. Please see bottom of choice application for more details. Dance students learn fundamental technical skills in a variety of dance forms, focusing on developing the aesthetic quality of movement in the ensemble and as an individual.

Debate Class (Combined)
Speech and Debate is a semester long class that focuses on Public Speaking in the first half and debate skills in the second. Students are introduced to the fundamentals of public speaking, such as rate of speech, tone of voice, etc., as well as different types of public speaking itself such as Extemporaneous, research based, etc. The second quarter focuses on debate skills and conduct, including how to do rebuttals and concessions as part of a debate reply. By the end of the semester, students will be comfortable speaking in front of their peers in an easy to understand tone of voice and able to both argue their point as well as debate the merits of points not their own.

Design and Modeling (Combined)
Students explore all of the STEM career programs using the engineering design process. Students master varying digital tools used by engineers to solve real-world problems.

Digital Audio Technology (High School)
The program uses both classroom instruction of software and hands on practical projects and labs relating to audio principles and audio technique. Students work on various audio projects including voice-overs, podcasts, songs, sound tracks, live sound reinforcement, sound reinforcement systems and mixing and mastering. The content includes communication skills, leadership skills, employability skills, announcing and moderating programs, preparing copy, programming and operation of audio equipment. The purpose of this program is to prepare students for initial employment as radio and television announcers, audio and video equipment technicians, sound engineering technicians, and broadcast technicians. Acceptance into this track will result in certification in Adobe Sound and college credit with Valencia College. Opportunities to learn sound engineering, use the recording studio, and edit projects with advanced equipment. Please see tkhs.osceolaschools.net/registration.

Digital Design (High School)
The purpose of this sequence of courses is to prepare students for employment in the Digital Design industry as Information Technology Assistants, Production Assistants, Digital Assistant Designers, Graphic Designers, and Multimedia Designers. This program consists of a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and the relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Arts, A/V Technology and Communication career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the Arts, A/V Technology and Communication career cluster.

Digital Design/Graphic Design (High School)
The purpose of this sequence of courses is to prepare students for employment in the Digital Design industry as Information Technology Assistants, Production Assistants, Digital Assistant Designers, Graphic Designers, and Multimedia Designers. This program consists of a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and the relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Arts, A/V Technology and Communication career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the Arts, A/V Technology and Communication career cluster.

Digital Information Technology (High School)
This course is designed to provide a basic overview of current business and information systems and trends, and to introduce students to fundamentals skills required for today's business and academic environments. Emphasis is placed on developing fundamental computer skills. The intention of this course is to prepare students to be successful both personally and professionally in an information-based society. Digital Information Technology includes the exploration and use of: databases, the internet, spreadsheets, presentation applications, management of personal information and email, word processing and document manipulation, HTML, web page design, and the integration of these programs using software that meets industry standards. After successful completion of this core course, students will have met Occupational Completion A, Information Technology Assistant.

Digital Media/Multimedia Design (High School)
This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Arts, A/V Technology and Communication career cluster. It provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the Arts, A/V Technology and Communication career cluster.

Digital Video Production (High School)
This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Arts, A/V Technology and Communication career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the Arts, A/V Technology and Communication career cluster.

Digital Video Technology (High School)
The purpose of this program is to prepare students for initial employment as production assistants, audio/video equipment technician, video/TV camera operators, video editors, multimedia artists/animators and broadcast technicians. This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Arts, A/V Technology and Communication career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the Arts, A/V Technology and Communication career cluster. The content includes, but is not be limited to, communication skills, leadership skills, human relations and employability skills, safe and efficient work practices, and preparation to assume responsibility for the overall production of digital video activities (e.g., scripts, lighting, camera operation, electronic news gathering, field/studio production, video editing).

Drama (Elementary School)
Students learn theatre skills and concepts through imagination, creative dramatics, and monologues and short scenes. Students learn basic stage techniques, ensemble techniques, and the early development of directorial skills through the collaborative process. High-quality children's literature continues to provide a strong foundation for development of students' theatrical, literacy, and life skills as students are more formally introduced to production (e.g., lighting, sound, stage management, costuming) and management (e.g., box office, publicity, audience engineering) areas of the physical theater. Improvisational exercises are used to create a sense of harmony and teamwork in the classroom and use of detailed pantomime is accelerated. Students begin to support characterization through research and imagination. As students play, move, and create together, they continue to develop important skills such as teamwork, acceptance, respect, critical thinking, and responsibility that will help students be successful in the 21st century.

Drama (Middle School)
Students study acting, design, and dramatic literature to increase the enjoyment and understanding of what is required to prepare plays for the public. Students explore theatre history, study the great American playwrights, examine the cultural and historical contributions to theatre, and begin to use the information to inform and improve their theatre knowledge and skills. Through simple scripted scenes, performance projects, and/or practical application, students learn to identify what makes performances believable and explore the tools used to create, articulate, and execute them.

Dual Enrollment Courses (High School)
Dual Enrollment is an opportunity for students to be enrolled in both high school and college at the same time. Students can take classes at the college for free and have them count for both a high school diploma and college degree. Students in Osceola County can take college classes with Valencia College, UCF, UF Online, Polk State College and TECO.

Dual Language (Elementary School)
This program allows students to develop proficiency in two languages by receiving content area instruction in both English and Spanish. Students, regardless of native language proficiency, are provided with ample exposure to both languages, allowing them to achieve academic excellence while becoming bilingual and biliterate. The program also emphasizes cultural awareness and sensitivity.

Dual Language (Middle School)
This program allows students to develop proficiency in two languages by receiving content area instruction in both English and Spanish. Students, regardless of native language proficiency, are provided with ample exposure to both languages, allowing them to achieve academic excellence while becoming bilingual and biliterate. The program also emphasizes cultural awareness and sensitivity.

Dual Language (Elementary School)
Eligibility for the Elementary Dual Language Program grades 2-5 requires a placement test. Please see bottom of application for additional details. This program allows students to develop proficiency in two languages by receiving content area instruction in both English and Spanish. Students, regardless of native language proficiency, are provided with ample exposure to both languages, allowing them to achieve academic excellence while becoming bilingual and biliterate. The program also emphasizes cultural awareness and sensitivity.

Early Childhood Education (High School)
This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Education & Training career cluster; provides technical skill competencies related to the following elements of the early childhood education industry: planning, management, finance, technical and production skills; underlying principles of technology; labor, community, health, safety, and environmental issues; and developmentally appropriate practices for children birth through age eight.

Electricity (High School)
This program starts part-time in 11th grade. The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment or advanced training in a variety of construction electrical industries. The program focuses on broad, transferable skills, stresses the understanding of all aspects of the electricity industry, and demonstrates such elements of the industry as planning, management, finance, technical and production skills, underlying principles of technology, labor issues, and health, safety, and environmental issues. This is a dual enrollment course offered through TECO. Technical programs start Junior year (11th), except Culinary Arts, which starts Sophomore year (10th).

Electrocardiograph (High School)
This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Health Science career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of Health Science career cluster.

Engineering Design (High School)
Students are introduced to the Engineering field and Design Process. From working as a part of a team to develop and solve a range of engineering problems, to basic drafting skills to advanced CAD software design students dig deep into the engineering design process, applying math, science, and engineering standards to hands-on projects like designing a new toy or improving an existing product. They will have the opportunity to become industry certified in AutoDesk Inventor software, getting a free home license of the software.

Engineering Pathways: Project Lead the Way (High School)
PLTW Engineering is more than just another high school engineering program. It is about applying engineering, science, math, and technology to solve complex, open-ended problems in a real-world context. Students focus on the process of defining and solving a problem, not on getting the "right" answer. They learn how to apply STEM knowledge, skills, and habits of mind to make the world a better place through innovation.

Entrepreneurship (High School)
The purpose of this program is to introduce students to the concept of entrepreneurship, present entrepreneurship as a viable career option, provide students with the skills needed to realistically evaluate their potential as business owners, and to develop the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary to start and operate a business.

Exercise Science (High School)
This course prepares students for the wellness and fitness marketplace and its various components such as instructing or coaching groups or individuals in exercise activities and the fundamentals of an individual's health and wellness. Personal trainers demonstrate techniques and methods of participation and observe participants and inform them of corrective measures necessary to improve their skills and personal health.

Finance (High School)
The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment in the financial industry. This program is divided into two pathways, Finance and Global Finance.

Food Science (High School)
The Food Sciences program is an agricultural program designed to study the application of biological, chemical, and physical principles of converting raw agricultural products into processed forms for human consumption. Students will investigate how food products should be packaged and stored, Human physiology, nutrition, food chemistry, agricultural products processing, food additives, and food preparation are essential concepts explored in this pathway. Students completing this program may have the opportunity to earn the Agriculture Biotechnology Certification.

Future Educator Program (Future Teachers Academy/Teacher Assisting) (High School)
This program is in the Education & Training career cluster and offers a sequence of courses that provide coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and includes competency- based applied learning. Students looking to become an educator benefit from this course in many ways. They gain experience by interning at local Osceola District schools and have the opportunity for scholarships and direct connect degree pathways.

Game Simulation/Animation Programming (High School)
This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers such as a Game/Simulation Designer, Game Programmer, and Game Software Developer in the Information Technology career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the Information Technology career cluster.

Game Simulation/Animation/Audio/Video Effects (High School)
Our Gaming students are immersed in a curriculum that explores everything from the history of gaming to game development and design. Students in the program experience a problem-based curriculum focused designing and building games for the real-world

Green Architecture (Middle School)
In this course, students learn how to apply green concepts to the fields of architecture and construction. They explore dimensioning, measuring, and architectural sustainability and apply what they have learned to design affordable housing units using Autodesk 3D architectural design software.

Guitar (Middle School)
Students study basic guitar skills, including simple and full-strum chords, barre and power chords, and strumming patterns, and build ensemble skills through opportunities for individual and/or ensemble performances.

Horticulture (High School)
This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning. The content includes planning, management, finance, technical and production skills, underlying principles of technology, labor issues, community issues, and health, safety and environmental issues.

Hospitality and Tourism Management (High School)
This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Hospitality & Tourism career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning. The content includes coursework that prepares students for employment in the hospitality & tourism industry as reservation and transportation agents, travel destination specialists, tour operators, transportation attendants, cruise ship consultants, or to provide supplemental training for those persons previously or currently employed in these occupations. This program includes components on planning, management, finance, technical and production skills, underlying principles of technology, labor issues, community issues, and health, safety, and environmental issues.

Medical Administrative Specialist (High School)
This program starts part-time in 11th grade. The content includes instruction in those supportive services that are required to provide and maintain bodily and emotional comfort and to assist the patient toward independent living in a safe environment, as stated in Rules of the Department of Health. Minimum Standards for Home Health Agencies. Additional content areas to be included are: legal and ethical responsibilities; communication skills; basic human needs; a safe, clean, and healthy home environment; the developmental process; nutritional needs; emergency care; personal care; special care and rehabilitation needs of the client; household management; record keeping; pet facilitated therapy; and employability skills. This is a dual enrollment course offered through TECO. Technical programs start Junior year (11th), except Culinary Arts, which starts Sophomore year (10th).

Medical Assisting (High School)
This program starts part-time in 11th grade. This program is designed to prepare students for employment as medical assistants. The content includes but is not limited to communication, transcultural communication in healthcare, interpersonal skills, legal and ethical responsibilities, health-illness concepts, administrative and clinical duties, emergency procedures including CPR and first aid, emergency preparedness, safety and security procedures, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and employability skills. This is a dual enrollment course offered through TECO. Technical programs start Junior year (11th), except Culinary Arts, which starts Sophomore year (10th).

Medical Coder/Biller (High School)
This program starts part-time in 11th grade. The program is designed to prepare students for employment in a variety of health care settings as entry level coder, medical record coder, coding technician, or coding clerks, or medical coder/biller or SOC Code 29-2071(Medical Records and Health Information Technicians). The content includes medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, coding systems, fundamentals of disease process including pharmacology, health care delivery systems, basics of medical records services, ethical and legal responsibilities, safety/security procedures, basic data processing, and employability skills. This is a dual enrollment course offered through TECO. Technical programs start Junior year (11th), except Culinary Arts, which starts Sophomore year (10th).

Medical Detective (Combined)
Students explore biomedical and health science career programs using scientific and investigative principles to solve medical case studies. Topics include biotechnology, genetic disorders, DNA extraction and use of medical digital tools.

Medical Laboratory Assisting (High School)
This program starts part-time in 11th grade. The content includes but is not limited to communication, transcultural communication in healthcare, interpersonal skills, legal and ethical responsibilities, health-illness concepts, administrative and clinical duties, emergency procedures including CPR and first aid, emergency preparedness, safety and security procedures, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and employability skills. This is a dual enrollment course offered through TECO. Technical programs start Junior year (11th), except Culinary Arts, which starts Sophomore year (10th).

Network Support Services (High School)
This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in network support services positions in the Information Technology career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the Information Technology career cluster. This program offers a broad foundation of knowledge and skills to prepare students for employment. The content instruction in computer literacy; software application support; basic hardware configuration and troubleshooting; networking technologies, troubleshooting, security, and administration; and customer service and human relations skills. This is a dual enrollment course offered through TECO. Technical programs start Junior year (11th), except Culinary Arts, which starts Sophomore year (10th).

Nursing Assistant (CNA) (High School)
This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Health Science career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency. This course is designed to prepare students for employment as nursing assistants in nursing homes, hospitals, or other health care facilities

Orchestra (Middle School)
Through Orchestral coursework, students develop instrumental technique, musical literacy, performance skills, and increasing aesthetic awareness through study, and performance of a variety of high-quality orchestra literature.

Orchestra (High School)
This program focuses on critical listening skills, musicianship, string techniques, ensemble skills, and aesthetic awareness in orchestral performance.

Percussion Ensemble (Middle School)
Students build on previous instruction to strengthen their musicianship, technique, and performance skills through preparation of scales, tudes, and solo literature in a percussion ensemble setting.

Pharmacy Technician (High School)
The program is designed to prepare students for employment as pharmacy technicians. The content includes, but is not limited to, metric system, medical terminology, medicinal drugs, pharmaceutical compounding, USP 795 standards, sterile techniques, USP 797 standards, maintenance of inventory, IV preparation, receiving and handling of hazardous materials, preparing purchase orders, receiving and checking supplies purchased, printing labels, typing prescription labels, delivering medications, pricing prescription drug orders and supplies, prepackaging unit dose packages, patient record systems, control records, data processing automation in pharmacy, computer application, employability skills, leadership and human relations skills, health and safety, including CPR. The Health Science Core must be taken by all students (secondary, postsecondary adult and postsecondary vocational) planning to complete any Health Science program. Once successfully completed, the core does not need to be repeated at any instructional level.

Plumbing (High School)
This program starts part-time in 11th grade. The plumbing technology program offers the opportunity for students to learn those skills, terms, and knowledge that will be required to enter and excel in the trade. Students will learn plumbing codes, diagnostic skills, repair, and installation procedures. Students will also learn employability skills, problem- solving skills and social interaction skills. Technical programs start Junior year (11th), except Culinary Arts, which starts Sophomore year (10th).

Practical Nursing (High School)
This program includes theoretical instruction and clinical experience in medical, surgical, obstetric, pediatric, and geriatric nursing; theoretical instruction and clinical experience in acute, care, long term care and community settings; theoretical instruction and clinical application of vocational role and function; personal, family and community health concepts; nutrition; human growth and development over the life span; body structure and function; interpersonal relationship skills, mental health concepts; pharmacology and administration of medications; legal aspects of practice; and current issues in nursing. Students successfully completing all program requirements will be eligible to earn the LPN credential.

Principles of Engineering (High School)
Students are introduced to the Engineering field and Design Process. From working as a part of a team to develop and solve a range of engineering problems, to basic drafting skills to advanced CAD software design students dig deep into the engineering design process, applying math, science, and engineering standards to hands-on projects like designing a new toy or improving an existing product. They will have the opportunity to become industry certified in AutoDesk Inventor software, getting a free home license of the software.]In this second-year course, students go hands-on with robotics, structural design, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical circuits and more. Students explore a broad range of engineering topics including mechanisms, strength of structure and materials, and automation, and then they apply what they know to take on challenges like designing a self-powered, self-driving car.

Project Lead the Way (Elementary School)
Students expand their understanding of robotics as they explore mechanical design and computer programming. This module focuses on developing skills needed to build and program autonomous robots.

Project Lead the Way (Middle School)
PLTW empower students to lead their own discovery. The hands-on program boosts classroom engagement and excitement, drives collaboration, and inspires "aha!" moments and deep comprehension. And as students engage in PLTW's activities in computer science, engineering, and biomedical science, they see range of paths and possibilities they can look forward to in high school and beyond.

Promotional Enterprise (High School)
This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers such as an Information Technology Assistant, Custom Promotional Design Manager, First Line Supervisor, Small Business Manager, and General Operations Manager/Owner in the Business Management and Administration career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the Business Management and Administration career cluster.

Robotics (Middle School)
Students explore careers in engineering instrumentation and automation. Activities require students to use multiple digital tools such as electronic drafting and Microsoft programs to build robots and develop programs for robotic competitions.

ROTC Air Force (High School)
This program provides leadership skills using Air Force curriculum.

ROTC Army (High School)
Program Provides Leadership Skills Using Army Curriculum.

ROTC Marines (High School)
Program Provides Leadership Skills Using Marine Corp Curriculum.

ROTC Navy (High School)
Program Provides Leadership Skills Using Navy Curriculum.