| Open to: | Seniors |
| Prerequisites: | None |
| Required: | Yes |
| Credits: | 1 per semester (2 for the year) |
| Length: | 1 year |
| Description: | A mathematical foundations course for students to develop foundational skills used to be successful in business. In addition, students gain a better understanding of personal finances, career research, and the decision-making process to set and achieve personal financial goals. Class activities will include internet research, data analysis, group work, individual reading and assignments, and presentations. Students are provided with critical-thinking opportunities and hands-on experience. This is a dual credit offering through CWI - course FINA 109. |
- Teacher: Leah Heesch
| Open to: | Seniors |
| Prerequisites: | Business 1 and Business 2 |
| Required: | Yes |
| Credits: | 2 per semester (4 for the year) |
| Length: | Semester |
| Description: | A survey of business subject areas for both business and nonbusiness students. Topics covered will include business operation and organization, financial management, marketing, accounting, and labor relations. Career opportunities in the field of business will be discussed. There may be changes in the syllabus without any notice at any point during the year. This class is an optional CWI Dual Credit course offering (BUSA 101); registration will take place in the Spring for dual credit. |
- Teacher: Leah Heesch
Open to: Juniors and Seniors
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Pre-Calculus
Required: No
Credits: 1
Length: 1 semester
Description: This is the first course in the calculus sequence. It covers algebraic and transcendental functions, rate of change, limits, continuity, differentiation of algebraic, trig, exponential, logarithmic, and hyperbolic functions, differentials, applications of differentiation, definite and indefinite integrals, area between curves, volumes, and other applications of integration, indeterminate forms and L’Hôpital’s rule. This course is a dual credit course with CWI Math 170.
- Teacher: Sierra Biggs
Open to: Seniors
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Calculus I
Required: No
Credits: 1
Length: 1 semester
Description: This is the second course in the calculus sequence. It covers techniques of integration, improper integrals, Simpson’s Rule, Trapezoidal Rule, arc length, surface area, and other applications of integration, direction (slope) fields, parametric equations, polar calculus, conic sections, infinite sequences and series, power series, and Taylor’s formula. This course is a dual credit course with CWI Math 175.
- Teacher: Sierra Biggs
Open to: Seniors
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Calculus I
Required: No
Credits: 1
Length: 1 semsester
Description: This is the second course in the calculus sequence. It covers techniques of integration, improper integrals, Simpson’s Rule, Trapezoidal Rule, arc length, surface area, and other applications of integration, direction (slope) fields, parametric equations, polar calculus, conic sections, infinite sequences and series, power series, and Taylor’s formula. This course is a dual credit course with CWI Math 175.
- Teacher: Sierra Biggs
| Open to: | Seniors |
| Prerequisites: | Successful completion of CC English 3A & 3B or equivalent course. |
| Required: | Yes |
| Credits: | 2 |
| Length: | 1 year |
| Description: | This course is an overview and practice of the principles and applications of technical communication. Assignments are related to each student’s background and field of interest. Topics include letters, instructions, reports, and technical presentations, as well as audience analysis, the writing process, graphics, document design, and the ethics of technical communication. Students will read a variety of literary works. |
- Teacher: Karl vonderehe
Open to: Seniors
Prerequisites: Successful completion of CC Math 3
Required: No
Credits: 1
Length: 1 semester
Description: This course covers advanced algebra. Topics include equations and inequalities; polynomial rational, exponential and logarithmic functions, and systems of equations. This class will be taught as a dual credit course through CWI for Spring, 2024. Dual credit is optional and up to the discretion of each student.
- Teacher: Sierra Biggs
- Teacher: Julie Grainger
| Open to: | Seniors |
| Prerequisites: | Computer Science 3A |
| Required: | No |
| Credits: | 2 |
| Length: | 1 Semester |
| Description: | Projects in programming will involve students developing a software product through all phases of the development cycle. Project management, legal and ethical issues as well as current trends in programming will be emphasized. |
- Teacher: Duane Erickson
| Open to: | Seniors |
| Prerequisites: | None |
| Required: | Yes |
| Credits: | 1 credit for year long class |
| Length: | 1 year |
| Description: | Upon the successful completion of this course students will be able to:
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- Teacher: Leah Heesch
- Teacher: Ben Taylor
| Open to: | Seniors, |
| Prerequisites: | Electronics 1, 2 & 3A |
| Required: | No |
| Credits: | 4 |
| Length: | 1 Semester |
| Description: | This course covers, DC, AC and Analog electronics theory and application. Certification is available in these areas. Test equipment such as oscilloscopes, function generators, digital multimeters, and power supplies will be used. Electronics is a math intensive course and strong algebra skills are essential to complete necessary calculations correctly. Additionally, students will be challenged with faults entered into NIDA trainers to enhance troubleshooting skills. |
- Teacher: Nathan Bushard
| Open to: | Seniors |
| Prerequisites: | Media Design 2 |
| Required: | No |
| Credits: | 2 |
| Length: | 1 Semester |
| Description: | Media Design 3A is a Senior level design course where students work on advanced media projects from video production, graphic design, Web, and Interactive Media. |
- Teacher: Ben Taylor
| Open to: | Seniors |
| Prerequisites: | Media Design 3B |
| Required: | No |
| Credits: | 2 |
| Length: | 1 Semester |
| Description: | This is the final semester of Senior Design. Students will complete their Idaho Graphic Design TSA. Students will be put into groups and work on advanced design projects including video production, game design, and interactive media design. |
- Teacher: Ben Taylor
| Credits: | 2 |
| Length: | 1 Semester |
| Description: | Seniors choose 2 IT industry certifications that they will study for and take. Options include CompTIA A+, CompTIANet+, CompTIA Security+, & Mictosoft MD100/101. |
- Teacher: Nathan Bushard
Prerequisites: Successful Completion of Junior Classes
Required: Yes
Credits: 5
Length: 1 year
Internships will be 280 hours at an approved business. Students have the opportunity to utilize their technology skills in a real world business setting. This course is considered to be a capstone of each of the career pathways at MTCHS.
Students prepare résumés and portfolios to interview for internship positions. In addition, to honing and sometimes learning new technical skills, students work on employability skills, viewing and participating in business operations, and learning employers expectations of good employees.
Students can begin internship hours the month of June, upon successful completion of their junior year. In addition to completion of the 280 hours, students will complete a senior internship presentation/paper in Senior Seminar, a formal thank you letter, an up-to-date résumé, and attend the Business Partners Breakfast.
Two types of internships, internal and external, can be served during the senior year. The internal internship will be completed on the school grounds during the course of the school year.
The external internship will require the student to transport themselves to an off-campus business.
- Teacher: Cheryl Deitchler
business/entrepreneurship ideas that will utilize technological skills they have learned
throughout their time at MTCHS. Teams will come up with a business name, a
product/solution/service and create a website/app/mockup to present to real business leaders in our community. Students will learn to work together as a team, as well as practice in public speaking, interviewing, research and development.
Students attendance is an absolute must. Students who fail to meet the attendance
requirements will be forced to complete a separate project. Final Project Grades will be posted in Semester 2 in the following classes: Senior Seminar, Speech, Economics & Tech Class.
- Teacher: Cheryl Deitchler
- Teacher: Leah Heesch
- Teacher: Ben Taylor
| Open to: | Seniors |
| Prerequisites: | Successful completion of Employment Preparation |
| Required: | Yes |
| Credits: | 1 |
| Length: | 1 Semester |
This course will include, but not limited to, career and professional development objectives that will prepare students for the professional workplace and explore specific career opportunities. Areas of study include: customer service, meetings, teams, employment trends, and total quality management, college search and planning, scholarships & Financial Aid, work ethics vs. personal ethics & values, community awareness & service, positive self promotion, balancing work & personal life, personal finance, transferable skills in a global competition, basic office skills & etiquette, entrepreneurship, and portfolios.
This one semester course (1 credit): Meeting days will be an A/B Format (every other day) for the entire school year. The Semester 1 grade will be a mid-term grade and will be available on the report card. The one course credit will transcripted at the end of Semester 2.
- Teacher: Cheryl Deitchler
- Teacher: Beth Richtsmeier
- Teacher: James Saccomando
- Teacher: Ben Taylor
- Teacher: Randy Yadon