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Career Experience
Student Initiated
Primarily Seniors (Juniors qualify too)
Selection
◦ GPA in the 80%
◦ Good Attendance
◦ No discipline problems
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Credits
◦ 1 Credit for less than 10 hours per week
◦ 2 Credits for 10 hour or more per week
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Time Cards
Daily Logs
Monthly Goals & Objectives
Project each Marking Period
Attend Monthly Intern Meetings
Mentor Evaluations
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Work Experience
Prerequisites
◦ Passing Grade in all Academic Subjects
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Primarily Seniors
Requirements
◦ Must be a Paid Position
◦ Time Cards and Weekly Logs
◦ Evaluations by Supervisors
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Career Exploration in Health Care and Medical Careers will be called
Healthare Career Exploration Program
1 Year Program beginning 2015-16
10 openings for Juniors from Hershey and 10 from Lower Dauphin.
Sites
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Hershey Medical Center
Country Meadows
VISTA School
Drayer –Hummelstown
Allegheny Valley School, etc.
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Only Senior Year - Approximately 35 clinical rotations.
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Seminars
◦ 1 to 5 days in length, 1.5 hours per day from 8-9:30 am (Requires periods 13) Look at ways to prepare during 11th grade
◦ Various health care careers and related clinical topics
◦ Presented by the Hershey Medical Center staff and community
health/medical related businesses. PLEASE TAKE A HANDOUT!
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Grades 9 – 10 – 11 – 12
Applications are done online in May for the
following school year. Do not register on course
selection cards!
Students may volunteer in:
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Early Childhood Center
Primary and Intermediate School
Middle School
High School
*Listen for morning announcements in the Spring.
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Medical Career Exploration
4:00 to 6:00 – Mondays at Hershey Medical Center
Sponsored by Medical Students
Applications will be available in the Spring
Runs September through December with final
presentation in lecture room at med center
*Listen for morning announcements in April for signup
procedures (Usually due by June 1) Application is
online too on HMC website
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A national program at Dauphin County Technical School
for aspiring students of Architecture and Engineering
 Tuesdays 4:30 to 6:30 pm – Professional
 Thursdays 4:30 to 6:30 pm– Skilled Trades
 Applications are available in the Fall online
 Runs October through February
*Listen for morning announcements in the Fall—online
registration at
www. acementor.org and listen for cutoff date for
registration
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Bonnie S. Ritchey
School to Career Coordinator
531-2244 Ext 1228
britchey@hershey.k12.pa.us
Room 228
High School Office
During Homeroom
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Mr. Gustantino
Business Education
Mrs. Ritchey Mr. Ruhl
P. 27-28
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1 year course for 10th, 11th, and 12th grade (1 credit)
Will learn basics of accounting
Manual and computer data entry
Learn to prepare journals, ledgers, financial reports,
and spreadsheets
Good course to “test the waters” of accounting and
business professions
All business majors must take at least 1 course in
accounting.
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Prerequisite – successful completion of Accounting 1
For students looking to pursue a business major in
college
Study Inventory, Depreciation, Corporate Accounting,
Corporate Fraud, and Cost Accounting
Use spreadsheets daily
Gain firm grasp of the accounting profession and what
doors it can open
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12th Grade Only
Keep the books of the school store
Learn about different entrepreneurial ideas
Marketing, Management, Finance, and More!!
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One semester course (.5 credits)
Basic understanding of management of money. Topics
include:
◦ Payroll deductions and management of money
◦ Consumer purchasing, Identity Theft
◦ Savings and checking accounts
◦ Consumer credit
◦ Stock Market Game
◦ Taxes and major purchases and much more!
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Includes a variety of marketing and management
concepts utilized in the Sports and Entertainment
industry.
Computer simulations, classroom activities and
real-world events.
Students will manage a virtual professional
football franchise
◦ Decision-making requirements for franchise location, ticket prices, advertising,
promotion, staffing, and other critical business components.
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Students will also work collaboratively to market
and manage different Hershey High School
sporting and entertainment events.
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One semester course (.5 credit)
9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grade elective
To master touch typing and develop proper
keyboarding techniques, speed, accuracy, and
some document production.
Microtype and Word software programs are
used
A lifetime skill needed to succeed!
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One semester course (.5 credit)
10th, 11th and 12th grade elective
Different applications and programs used at the
college level.
Opportunity to show creativity though a variety of
activities and projects
Skills for college level presentations and resume
writing
This is the perfect course for anyone who enjoys
creative opportunities, working with others, and
who wants to become more proficient with
different technologies
808-Energy Power & Transportation (1-semester) (.5-crd)
809-Survey Of Engineering
(1-semester) (.5crd)
810-Communication & Digital Media (1-semester) (.5-crd)
812-Engineering Design I
(2-semesters) (1-crd)
813-Engineering Design II
(2-semesters) (1-crd)
814-Architectural Drawing and Design
crd)
(2-semesters) (1-
815-Engineering Technology Systems
crd)
(1-semester) (.5-
817-Manufacturing Technology I
(semester)
819-Manufacturing Technology II (semester)
(.5-crd)
(.5-crd)
Prerequisites: None
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Credit: .5
Grade:
10, 11, 12
•Energy, Power and Transportation will provide a
comprehensive study of the elements and concepts
associated with Energy, Power and Transportation and
their relationships to one another, the environment and
their technological processes. The course will include
individual and group classroom instruction and hands-on
activities and projects to enhance the learning of the
concepts and provide a strong emphasis on 21 century
STEM/STEAM Initiative.
Survey Of Engineering
Prerequisites: Biology, Chemistry, Pre-Calculus,
Engineering Design I, Manufacturing Technology
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completion or concurrent enrollment in Physics
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Credit: .5
Grade: 11,
12
•Students explore the varied engineering disciplines
including Aerospace, Bio- Chemical, Civil, Electrical,
Environmental, Mechanical, Nuclear, and Computer
Engineering/Computer Science. The course will include
individual and group classroom instruction and exposure to
the practices of real world engineers with an emphasis on
project-based learning. A key focus of this course will be on
solving real-world problems within our community.
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Prerequisite: None
Credit: .5
Grade: 11,12
A survey photography course which teaches
principles of photography and fundamental
camera techniques.
Instruction and experiences include: Using 35 mm
SLR camera, digital camera, photo-editing
software, darkroom equipment, mounting and
displaying of photos.
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Prerequisites:
9,10,11,12
None
Credit: 1
Grade:
Utilization and Implementation of CADD (Computer
Aided Drawing & Design) throughout the course.
Introduction to: Geometric, Orthographic, Section View,
Perspective, Auxiliary and Assembly drawing techniques
and processes, along with Technical sketching and
Dimensioning. Introduction to UCS & WCS coordinate
drawing, along with introduction to 3-D Modeling and
Rendering drawing techniques. Introduction to
individual and group projects incorporating periodically,
the design and assembly of proto-type models to
coincide with computer generated designs. Strong
emphasis on STEM/STEAM problem solving, critical
thinking, analytic thinking and creativity throughout the
course. Use of the AutoDesk Cad software programs
throughout the course.
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Prerequisites: Completion of Engineering Design I
Grade: 10,11,12
Credit: 1
Utilization and implementation of CADD (Computer Aided
Drawing & Design) throughout the course. Incorporation of
Engineering Drawing I techniques and processes into select
individual and group research projects. Advanced exposure to
3-D Modeling, Rendering and 3-D Visualization through the
course. Design and assembly of advanced proto-type models
to coincide with computer generated design projects.
Implementation and usage of the Internet for in-depth project
research and exploration. Incorporating the relationship of
the course with the practices of business and industry through
projects, research and periodic enrichment experiences
throughout the school year. Strong emphasis on STEM/STEAM
problem solving, critical thinking, analytic thinking and
creativity throughout the course.
Use of the AutoDesk Cad software programs throughout the
course.
• Prerequisite: Engineering Drawing II (or by selective
arrangement)
• Credit: 1
Grade: 11,12
• Utilization and implementation of AutoCAD (Computer
Aided Drawing & Design) throughout the course.
• Course includes: the research and study of various
facets of residential and commercial building
structure principles and design.
• Layout and design of: foundation, floor, wall, roof
and elevation plans, through the use of : 2-D and 3-D
modeling, rendering and drawing techniques and
processes.
• Design and assembly of: Proto-type models to
coincide with computer generated house and building
plans.
• Strong emphasis on: Problem solving, Critical
thinking, Analytic thinking and Creativity throughout
the course.
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Prerequisites:
None
Credit: .5
Grade: 10,11,12
An exploration and application class involving "preengineering” and manufacturing technologies in
Electricity & Electronics, Mechanical Systems,
Automation & Material Handling, Manufacturing
Processes and Quality Control areas of study. Each
area features project-based learning, interactive
computer based training, multi-media instruction
and hands-on experimentation with industrial
equipment and software. Strong emphasis is placed
on the development of interpersonal skills,
collaborative learning, critical thinking and
decision-making.
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Prerequisites:
Successful completion of
Engineering Technology Systems I or Engineering
Design I
Credit: .5
Grade:
10,11,12
Students explore the production of a product from
concept to market. A mass production product will
be produced. Instruction and experiences include:
manufacturing practices, designing, rapid
prototyping, CAD/CAM, material properties and
material selection,
CNC mill and lathe operation, assembly/assembly line
and marketing. Emphasis will be placed on team
work and group interaction.
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Prerequisites:
Successful completion of
Manufacturing Technology
Credit: .5
Grade: 10,11,12
Students explore the production of a product from
concept to market. Several projects will be
produced. Instruction and experiences include:
manufacturing practices, designing, rapid
prototyping, CAD/CAM, material properties and
material selection, CNC mill and lathe operation,
assembly/assembly line and marketing. Emphasis
will be placed on teamwork and group interaction.