PALO ALTO HIGH SCHOOL

APPLIED ACADEMICS

COURSE OFFERINGS 1996-97

No prerequisites for any courses.

Regional Occupational Program (ROP) courses require students to be 16 years of age or older.
TECHNOLOGY
AUTOMOTIVE
HOME ECONOMICS
BUSINESS EDUCATION
COMPUTER DESIGN (ROP)

(sem or year)

Design architectural and mechanical drawings on computers. Get certified as an AutoCAD operator. Advanced projects include 3D graphics and animations.
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY I

(ROP)

(sem or year)

Everything you wanted to know about cars but were afraid to ask.
FOODS

(sem)

People say you are what you eat. Why not learn to treat yourself as well as your friends to some delicious and nutritious meals.
KEYBOARDING

(sem or year)

Recommended for all students as a preparation for advanced courses and college prep.
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

(ROP)

(sem or year)

Exploratory engineering class including robotics, computer graphics, electronics,
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY II (ROP)

(sem or year)

Prerequisite -Auto I

100% Hands-on projects
INTERNATIONAL FOODS

(sem)

Be introduced to some of the best from around the world.
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS

(ROP)

(sem/year)

Mac and Windows. Learn PageMaker, PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Others.
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY INDEPENDANT STUDY

(ROP) (sem or year)

Projects can include:

Advanced AutoCAD solid modeling, 3D Studio graphics and animations telecommunications, programming, Novell networking certification
SMALL BUSINESS OWNERSHIP

(ROP) (year)

The mini-MBA.

Covers Accounting, Marketing, Raising Capital and the tricks and traps of owning a business.
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY SENIOR PROJECTS

(ROP)

Select from projects relating to engineering topics. Research and develop a presentation of a specialization of your choice
BUSINESS LAW (sem/year) Both semesters include mock trials and field trips. Intro to Criminal/Civil Law, Contracts, Careers in Law, Insurance, Investing, Product Liability, Consumer Law