York Public Schools is thrilled to be a statewide leader in school-to-career preparation. We are excited about the numerous opportunities and partnerships we have that provide our high school students with a wide array of excellent experiences. We have more to come too! Stay tuned!
CAREER ACADEMIES
The Southeast Nebraska SENCAP Partnerships are between Southeast Community College, ESU 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6, area school districts, health care providers, and business and industry in 15 counties in southeast Nebraska. SENCAP provides opportunities for all high school juniors and seniors to be college- and career-ready for 21st century high-wage, high-skill, and high-growth occupational areas.
For the 2015-2016 school year, York High School is proud to offer the following:
AGRIBUSINESS MANAGEMENT … Introduction to management principles in agribusiness. Management simulation and computer systems illustrate the decision-making process.
CROP AND FOOD SCIENCE … Principles and practices of production of the major agronomic crops of the high plains.
INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS … An introductory study and overview of the role of business in society as well as a discussion of the various disciplines of business, including an overview of business organization, management, marketing, human resource management, and finance. Also a study and discussion of various strategies for success of specific public and private firms as well as small businesses. Business vocabulary used to understand and interpret business news and information.
PRINCIPLES IN MARKETING … A study of the development of an effective marketing program, including consumer behavior, product, pricing, distribution, and promotional strategies.
PRESCHOOL CHILD DEVELOPMENT …This course focuses on typical/atypical development of the child ages 3 through 5 years, in the domains of physical growth and motor skills, cognition and language, and social/emotional development.
WEB PAGE FUNDAMENTALS … Overview of basic Web page design. Create and edit Web pages including text, images, Hyperlinks, tables, forms, cascading style sheets.
CONCEPTS IN HEALTH SCIENCES … Experience health careers at a personal level. Explore the essential skills necessary for success in a health career. Includes a review of the science courses needed, the healthcare industry, diseases and disorders, healthcare technology, health rules and regulations, and employability.
COMPREHENSIVE MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY … An in-depth study of word parts, medical terms, and abbreviations relating to all body systems. Includes anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology, diagnostic procedures, therapeutic procedures, and surgical procedures.
NURSING ASSISTANT …This course teaches basic nursing skills such as bathing, feeding, ambulation, transferring, and toileting. It is approved by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Regulation and Licensure. Successful completion of this course allows the student to be placed on the Nebraska Nursing Assistant Registry. Nursing assistants may work in long-term care facilities, hospitals, home health care, hospice or mental health facilities.
INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS … Personal development and adjustment, self-esteem building, values clarification and decision-making, interpersonal communication skill, appreciation of diversity, development of healthy personal and professional relationships.
SMAW WELDING THEORY & LAB … Study of Shielded Metal Arc Welding theory, safety, applications, procedures, and welding practices. Study and selection of power sources and electrodes. Beginning welding of carbon steel with the Shielded Metal Arc Welding process on various joint configurations and with various electrodes.
OXY WELDING THEORY & CUTTING … Study of the theory, safety, equipment and applications of the Oxyacetylene Welding process. Laboratory exercises with the Oxyacetylene Welding, Braze Welding, Oxyacetylene Cutting and related processes.
INDIVIDUAL, ON-LINE CLASSES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE THROUGH SCC:
INTRODUCTION TO PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION … An overview of education in the U.S. viewed in terms of history, philosophy, finance, and governance. Encourages critical thought regarding the role of education in our multicultural society, the role of the teacher, and the educational practices in schools. The course is designed to help students explore education as a prospective career.
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY … This course is an introduction to a variety of technologies and strategies for use in the instructional process to accommodate all learners. The focus will also be on the social, ethical, legal and human issues surrounding the use of technology.
BASIC NUTRITION … The study of nutrients, digestion, absorption, metabolism, fitness, consumer concerns, food safety, nutrition throughout the life cycle, including cultural influences on food selection. The relation of nutrition to disease is explored.
LIFE-SPAN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT … Integration of the basic concepts and principles of physical, cognitive and psychosocial development at each major stage of life. Provides an essential background for students in psychology, nursing, education, social welfare, and home economics; for workers in community service; and for parents and prospective parents.
INTRODUCTION TO ENERGY GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION … Introduction to the history of electric and fluid power in the U.S., including deregulation. Private and public utilities are discussed. Methods of commercial power generation, including fossil fuels, nuclear power and renewable energy generation are covered. This also includes an overview of electrical transmission and distribution systems. System reliability and governance are covered.
TRULY UNIQUE:
AP – Environmental Science … York High School and Seward High School partnered up again to offer a progressive, Advanced Placement Environmental Science course that launched in January 2015. This course focuses on higher order thinking skills, current events, and scientific issues that face us in the 21st century.
We have a tremendous partnership with Express Truck Center that provides job shadow and scholarship opportunities for our students. We've had several students go through and truly learn to love the truck care business!
York High School also partners with Centennial High School and Seward High School to offer an AGRONOMY ACADEMY. This academy meets off-site at Monsanto along Highway 34. This academy is paid for by Pioneer/DuPont, Syngenta, Mycogen/Dow, and Monsanto to show how business/industry and high schools can work together! Students get hands-on exposure to agronomy careers and concepts in a unique fashion.
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