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C.T.E. / Occ.Ed. Courses

  • This list provides a view of course options offered in a particular path or emphasis.
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APPLIED TECHNOLOGY

BUSINESS & MARKETING

MEDIA DESIGN & PUBLISHING

BUILDING & BIOLOGY

STAGECRAFT
(CTE or Fine Art)
Learn the technical aspects of putting on a play; from scenic design, set construction, stage lighting, sound, and costuming. Be a part of the behind-the-scenes production crew of the Capital High School Theatre.
INSTRUCTOR: CUMMINS
MARKETING
Learn about the world of business & advertising for products, sports and entertainment. Marketing students participate in DECA.
INSTRUCTORS: ELAM / GRABSKI
PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO PRODUCTION
Students work with cameras ranging from point and shoot to 35mm DSLR’s with changeable lenses to take pictures and make films.
INSTRUCTORS: JOHNSTON
SPORTS MEDICINE
This is a course designed for students who plan on making health care a career or has an interest in helping with sports teams.
INSTRUCTOR: MCFANN
STEM INTRODUCTORY ROBOTICS
This course will introduce students to engineering concepts and technology design through the Lego EV3 Robotics system.
INSTRUCTOR: JOHNSTON
DIGITAL DESIGN
(CTE or Fine Art)

Design your own creations as a hobby or turn your marketable skills into a future job with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, DreamWeaver and Flash! (3 year program) [FBLA]
INSTRUCTORS: MCFADDEN
FILM CINEMATOGRAPHY (IB and Non-IB)
(CTE or Fine Art)
Learn the art of film language, film history, and what makes great films by creating your own and start a professional film reel portfolio.
INSTRUCTOR: LE DUC
 
STEM ROBOTICS ENGINEERING
Robotics Engineering builds on the learning and skills from Introductory Robotics. Compete in First Tech Challenge. Out of class requirements.
INSTRUCTOR: JOHNSTON
STREET LAW / LAW AND JUSTICE
Study criminal & civil law - speakers, mock trials & field trips to watch real trials bring it to life! [FBLA]
INSTRUCTOR: MCFADDEN
CAPITAL NEWS SERVICE (CNS)
Students work in teams to create the news for Capital HS, using high end video edited equipment and tools.
INSTRUCTORS: JOHNSTON
INTRO TO WOODS
Do you like the smell of fresh sawdust? Do you love making things? Build your own wood projects in this intro to woodworking class.
INSTRUCTOR: MURRAY
STEM ROBO-MATH
This course equips students with a hands-on understanding of the mathematical underpinnings of the robotics engineering and technology.
INSTRUCTOR: JOHNSTON
STUDENT STORE
The student store is a fun upbeat place to put your business skills into practice.
INSTRUCTOR: ELAM
GAME DESIGN
Use the Unity game development ecosystem to learn about the game making process and make your own games.
INSTRUCTOR: LE DUC
INTRO TO METALS
Did you ever wonder how metal objects were built? Learn to weld and other metal fabrication techniques in this intro to metalworking class.
INSTRUCTOR: MURRAY
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE
(CTE and World Language)
2 year course discussing language, how to converse with Deaf people, the origins and history of ASL, and Deaf rights. ASL can be one credit for both World Language & CTE.
INSTRUCTOR: NGUYEN
ESPRESSO / SMOOTHIE OPERATIONS & MGMT
Improve your retail & management knowledge with computer sims that will have you testing yourself against others in the class! Operate the Espresso Store - participate in promotional sales! [FBLA]
INSTRUCTOR: MCFADDEN
SCHOOL OF ROCK
Learn to compose, record, mix, and share sound and music. Learn to create songs, podcasts, and sound for films and start a professional portfolio.
INSTRUCTOR: LE DUC
BOAT MANUFACTURING / CorePLUS
Learn to build full sized boats or prepare for a job at Boeing as an aerospace assembler in this combined class.
INSTRUCTOR: MURRAY
DRAWING / PAINTING
Students develop art making skills and approaches specific to drawing and painting.
INSTRUCTOR: WALL
FINANCIAL ALGEBRA
(CTE or 3rd Year Math Credit)
Apply math skills to the real world - budgeting, credit, saving, taxes, investing, retirement & more!
INSTRUCTOR: MCFADDEN
YEARBOOK
By application only - apply in April for next year Length: 1 year. Grade level: 10, 11, 12.
INSTRUCTOR: BEERS
BICYCLE MANUFACTURING / CorePLUS
Learn to design and build bicycle frames or prepare for a job at Boeing as an aerospace assembler in this combined class.
INSTRUCTOR: MURRAY
CERAMICS, SCULPTURE, & 3D DESIGN
Work with clay, wood, plaster, wire, paper, etc. to create three dimensional artwork.
INSTRUCTOR: KRAVES
LEADERSHIP
Leadership students are hands on in planning, marketing, and facilitating all school assemblies, dances and events.
INSTRUCTOR: ELAM
JOURNALISM
(CTE and Senior English Credit)
Produce student news both paper and digitally. Learn InDesign, Photoshop, DSLR camera skills. Produce and maintain social media.
No experience needed.
INSTRUCTOR: C. STREET
PRECISION MANUFACTURING / CorePLUS
Manufacture your own micro steam engine with precision machining or prepare for a job at Boeing as an aerospace assembler in this combined class.
INSTRUCTOR: MURRAY
PRINTMAKING
Create original images and designs with processes such as screen, transfer, monotype, and block printing.
INSTRUCTOR: KRAVES
IB BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (SL) & (HL)
This challenging course focuses on understanding technical innovation, daily business functions including marketing, human resources, management and finance . Students participate in the leadership organization DECA.
Length: 2 years. Grade level: 11, 12
INSTRUCTOR: GRABSKI

INTRO TO HORTICULTURE
Apply classroom learning to the real world – grow plants for the annual FFA Plant Sale as you prepare for life after high school.
INSTRUCTOR: PAROBEK
GRuB SCHOOL (NEW NAME)
A 3 block class emphasizing job skills, social skills, and communication skills through a hands-on sustainable farming curriculum.
INSTRUCTOR: PAROBEK
WORK-BASED LEARNING
Students who are employed and work at least 10 hours a week and have been in a related OCC Ed program are eligible to earn Work-based Learning credit. Must be 16 years of age.
INSTRUCTOR: GRABSKI

BIOLOGY CTE
Work and play indoors and out as you learn to restore wetlands, identify plant parts and processes.
INSTRUCTOR: PAROBEK
IB Visual Arts
Advanced/IB visual arts encourages students to challenge their own creative and cultural expectations and boundaries. It is a thought-provoking course in which students develop analytical skills in problem-solving and divergent thinking, while working towards technical proficiency and confidence as art-makers.
INSTRUCTOR: WALL
WORK-BASED LEARNING
Students who are employed and work at least 10 hours a week and have been in a related OCC Ed program are eligible to earn Work-based Learning credit. Must be 16 years of age.
INSTRUCTOR: GRABSKI