College Partnerships
Canton High School:
Partenership with Spoon River College - Joint Agreement Classes: The following courses will be offered if there is sufficient interest and based on several other administrative factors.
1. Child Development Juniors and Seniors Full year - 2 credits Classes are held at Spoon River College in the afternoons. This course is designed to provide students interested in a career in child and day care operations with information and practical experiences needed for the development of job related competencies. Students will be provided laboratory experiences either in a school based or extended campus facility. Students will be expected to develop appropriate skills in program development and in assisting with children's and/or adult's activities. Classroom study is concerned with the philosophy and management of care centers and the state and local regulations governing care-giving operations. During the 2nd semester the main learning experiences will involve actual work with children/adults in situations that simulate those found in business and industry, as well as preparation for that activity. Suggested prerequisite - Parenting class at CHS. *Transportation is provided.
2. Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) Seniors only Full year - 2 credits The nursing assistant curriculum is designed to prepare those seeking employment as assistants to nurses in hospitals, nursing homes and home health settings. The program is completed over one year with classroom experiences first semester and clinicals second semester. Class schedules may vary. Students successfully completing* the program will have met state requirements for certified nursing assistants (C.N.A.). It presents a unique opportunity for those wanting an entry-level position in the health care field. Students enrolled in this course also will receive seven hours of Spoon River College credit for this class. *The Illinois Department of Public Health division of education and training maintains strict attendance and performance requirements to which FACS and SRC must adhere. Requirements for enrollment in this class include: 16 years of age, non-fingerprint background check, physical and immunizations (incl. 2 step TB test).
3. Cosmetology – Innovations Design Academy Seniors only 3 hours - 2 credits Classes are held at Innovation’s in afternoons. Successful completion of this program provides up to 250 hours toward and 2000 hours required to become a licensed cosmetologist. The course is divided between classroom, practice lab experiences and live work on the Innovation's floor. Students will perform services on clients in the area of hair and skin care. Students will do a variety of activities in hair cutting, styling, and chemical services techniques. The Innovation's program meets the requirements determined by law as outlined by the Illinois Beauty Culture Act. *Students must provide their own transportation.
4. Fundamentals of Medical Careers Juniors and Seniors Full year - 2 credits (high school) and 6 semester hours of Spoon River College credit Classes are held at Spoon River College in the afternoons. Fundamentals of Medical Careers will allow students to gain knowledge in major health problems affecting patients seen in the physician’s office. Through the course students will gain an understanding of how illness and disease can affect the human body systems. Students will learn the medical terminology associated with signs and symptoms, diagnostic findings and treatments of common illness as seen in the physician’s office. Students will also gain an understanding of vocabulary and terminology used in medical professions. Students will learn the basic structures of medical words including prefixes, suffixes, roots, combining words and plurals. Pronunciations, spelling, and definitions of medical terms will be a part of the class. Rationale: Health Care is one of the most rapidly growing occupational areas in the state and nation. It has been identified as a critical needs shortage area for Western Illinois as well as the State of Illinois and the Workforce Investment Board for this area is promoting education and training in the health care field. Currently, Western Area Career System provides a C.N.A. course to students interested in the “helping” side of health care. This course would provide the fundamental knowledge and information needed to pursue any of the health care fields ranging from lab technician to pharmacist. *Transportation is provided.
5. Criminal Justice Juniors and Seniors Full year – 2 credits (high school) and 6 semester hours of Spoon River College credit. Classes are held at Spoon River College in the afternoons. Students will be introduced to the administration of justice in the United States with emphasis on the total system: police, courts, corrections, and probations-parole—with evaluation of the role of criminal justice in our society. Criminal investigation theory and practices are reviewed with emphasis on the proper methodology of case preparation and presentation. Specific problems of drug, arson, property, and violent crimes are reviewed. *Transportation is provided.
6. Automotive Technology I Juniors and Seniors Full year - 2 credits (high school) and 7 semester hours of Spoon River College credit in Auto Tech Prerequisite: Technology I (recommended), Required Production Technology or Agribusiness Technology and Mechanics and Small EnginesI. Students will be introduced to the theory and principles of operation of the internal combustion engine and its component parts (AT110). Basic service procedures will be covered. Students will develop proficiency in the use of hand tools and precision measuring instruments. Safety in the automotive shop will be practiced. Preventative maintenance procedures on "live" vehicles are also performed by students. The second phase of the course will give the student an introduction to the fundamentals of electricity and magnetism (AT115). The student will be given a working knowledge of electrical circuitry as it applies to the internal combustion engine. The components covered will be the battery, charging and cranking systems. The ignition system is also introduced. The tools and testing equipment required to service the electrical system will be studied. *Transportation is provided.
7. Welding Technology I Juniors and Seniors Full year - 2 credits (high school) and 6 semester hours of Spoon River College credit towards Welding Certificate Prerequisite: Technology I (recommended), Required Transportation Technology or Agribusiness Technology and Mechanics and ManufacturingI. Students will be introduced to the theory, principles and applications of modern welding processes. Year one will include fundamentals and applications of shielded are welding and TIG (gas tungsten arc) Welding. Welding processes and techniques will be covered for flat, horizontal, vertical and overhear positions. Students will also develop proficiency in the use of related hand tools and measuring tools used in metal equipment will also be performed by students. Students successfully completing the class will earn 2 high school elective credits and 6 semester hours of SRC credit in Welding Technology for the following classes: WEL 101 Arc Welding 4 sem. hours, WEL 103 TIG Welding 2 sem. hours for a total of 6 hours. Welding Technology II Full year - 2 credits (high school) and 6 semester hours of Spoon River College credit towards Welding Certificate Students will be introduced to the theory, principles and applications of modern welding processes. Year two will include fundamentals and applications of MIG (gas metal arc) welding and advanced MIG/TIG welding in pipe welding applications. Safety procedures in the welding shop will be practiced. Maintenance of welding equipment will also be performed by students. Students successfully completing the class will earn 2 high school elective credits and 6 semester hours of SRC credit in Welding Technology for the following classes: WEL 102 MIG Welding 4 sem. hours, WEL 104 Advanced MIG Welding 2 sem. hours for a total of 6 hours. To Complete the SRC Welding Certificate: Upon successful completion of the two dual credit program in Welding the students would have twelve hours of the seventeen required for the SRC Welding Certificate Program. Students could take the remaining two courses on their own over the summer between their junior and senior year of through night classes are made available by SRC. The two additional courses required would be an Applied Math (GT 101) for 3 credits and a blueprint reading course (GT 150) for credits.
8. Diesel Tractor Technology Juniors and Seniors Full year – 2 credits (high school) and 7 semester hours of Spoon River College credit. Classes are held at Spoon River College in the afternoons. This course is designed to acquaint the student with the business and management aspects in a farm implement dealership. The dealership will be studied as a complete business consisting of the following profit centers: service department, parts department, sales department. Management issues such as customer relations, employer and employee rights and responsibilities, liability, hiring, firing and accountability will be presented. Safety in the Workplace will be a component of this course which will provide principles, responsibilities and techniques for compliance in a safety program. Engine Systems instruction will deal with identifications of engine systems, components, and their functions. Instruction will include theory of operation of 2- and 4- stroke gas and diesel engines and an introduction to lubrication, cooling, fuel (carburetion), governing and ignition (distributor). Systems studied will include: crankshaft and valve arrangement and timing; cylinder head and valve train; pistons and connecting rods. The emphasis will be on operation, disassembly procedures and recognition of wear and failure of parts.
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Partenership with Spoon River College - Joint Agreement Classes: The following courses will be offered if there is sufficient interest and based on several other administrative factors.
1. Child Development Juniors and Seniors Full year - 2 credits Classes are held at Spoon River College in the afternoons. This course is designed to provide students interested in a career in child and day care operations with information and practical experiences needed for the development of job related competencies. Students will be provided laboratory experiences either in a school based or extended campus facility. Students will be expected to develop appropriate skills in program development and in assisting with children's and/or adult's activities. Classroom study is concerned with the philosophy and management of care centers and the state and local regulations governing care-giving operations. During the 2nd semester the main learning experiences will involve actual work with children/adults in situations that simulate those found in business and industry, as well as preparation for that activity. Suggested prerequisite - Parenting class at CHS. *Transportation is provided.
2. Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) Seniors only Full year - 2 credits The nursing assistant curriculum is designed to prepare those seeking employment as assistants to nurses in hospitals, nursing homes and home health settings. The program is completed over one year with classroom experiences first semester and clinicals second semester. Class schedules may vary. Students successfully completing* the program will have met state requirements for certified nursing assistants (C.N.A.). It presents a unique opportunity for those wanting an entry-level position in the health care field. Students enrolled in this course also will receive seven hours of Spoon River College credit for this class. *The Illinois Department of Public Health division of education and training maintains strict attendance and performance requirements to which FACS and SRC must adhere. Requirements for enrollment in this class include: 16 years of age, non-fingerprint background check, physical and immunizations (incl. 2 step TB test).
3. Cosmetology – Innovations Design Academy Seniors only 3 hours - 2 credits Classes are held at Innovation’s in afternoons. Successful completion of this program provides up to 250 hours toward and 2000 hours required to become a licensed cosmetologist. The course is divided between classroom, practice lab experiences and live work on the Innovation's floor. Students will perform services on clients in the area of hair and skin care. Students will do a variety of activities in hair cutting, styling, and chemical services techniques. The Innovation's program meets the requirements determined by law as outlined by the Illinois Beauty Culture Act. *Students must provide their own transportation.
4. Fundamentals of Medical Careers Juniors and Seniors Full year - 2 credits (high school) and 6 semester hours of Spoon River College credit Classes are held at Spoon River College in the afternoons. Fundamentals of Medical Careers will allow students to gain knowledge in major health problems affecting patients seen in the physician’s office. Through the course students will gain an understanding of how illness and disease can affect the human body systems. Students will learn the medical terminology associated with signs and symptoms, diagnostic findings and treatments of common illness as seen in the physician’s office. Students will also gain an understanding of vocabulary and terminology used in medical professions. Students will learn the basic structures of medical words including prefixes, suffixes, roots, combining words and plurals. Pronunciations, spelling, and definitions of medical terms will be a part of the class. Rationale: Health Care is one of the most rapidly growing occupational areas in the state and nation. It has been identified as a critical needs shortage area for Western Illinois as well as the State of Illinois and the Workforce Investment Board for this area is promoting education and training in the health care field. Currently, Western Area Career System provides a C.N.A. course to students interested in the “helping” side of health care. This course would provide the fundamental knowledge and information needed to pursue any of the health care fields ranging from lab technician to pharmacist. *Transportation is provided.
5. Criminal Justice Juniors and Seniors Full year – 2 credits (high school) and 6 semester hours of Spoon River College credit. Classes are held at Spoon River College in the afternoons. Students will be introduced to the administration of justice in the United States with emphasis on the total system: police, courts, corrections, and probations-parole—with evaluation of the role of criminal justice in our society. Criminal investigation theory and practices are reviewed with emphasis on the proper methodology of case preparation and presentation. Specific problems of drug, arson, property, and violent crimes are reviewed. *Transportation is provided.
6. Automotive Technology I Juniors and Seniors Full year - 2 credits (high school) and 7 semester hours of Spoon River College credit in Auto Tech Prerequisite: Technology I (recommended), Required Production Technology or Agribusiness Technology and Mechanics and Small EnginesI. Students will be introduced to the theory and principles of operation of the internal combustion engine and its component parts (AT110). Basic service procedures will be covered. Students will develop proficiency in the use of hand tools and precision measuring instruments. Safety in the automotive shop will be practiced. Preventative maintenance procedures on "live" vehicles are also performed by students. The second phase of the course will give the student an introduction to the fundamentals of electricity and magnetism (AT115). The student will be given a working knowledge of electrical circuitry as it applies to the internal combustion engine. The components covered will be the battery, charging and cranking systems. The ignition system is also introduced. The tools and testing equipment required to service the electrical system will be studied. *Transportation is provided.
7. Welding Technology I Juniors and Seniors Full year - 2 credits (high school) and 6 semester hours of Spoon River College credit towards Welding Certificate Prerequisite: Technology I (recommended), Required Transportation Technology or Agribusiness Technology and Mechanics and ManufacturingI. Students will be introduced to the theory, principles and applications of modern welding processes. Year one will include fundamentals and applications of shielded are welding and TIG (gas tungsten arc) Welding. Welding processes and techniques will be covered for flat, horizontal, vertical and overhear positions. Students will also develop proficiency in the use of related hand tools and measuring tools used in metal equipment will also be performed by students. Students successfully completing the class will earn 2 high school elective credits and 6 semester hours of SRC credit in Welding Technology for the following classes: WEL 101 Arc Welding 4 sem. hours, WEL 103 TIG Welding 2 sem. hours for a total of 6 hours. Welding Technology II Full year - 2 credits (high school) and 6 semester hours of Spoon River College credit towards Welding Certificate Students will be introduced to the theory, principles and applications of modern welding processes. Year two will include fundamentals and applications of MIG (gas metal arc) welding and advanced MIG/TIG welding in pipe welding applications. Safety procedures in the welding shop will be practiced. Maintenance of welding equipment will also be performed by students. Students successfully completing the class will earn 2 high school elective credits and 6 semester hours of SRC credit in Welding Technology for the following classes: WEL 102 MIG Welding 4 sem. hours, WEL 104 Advanced MIG Welding 2 sem. hours for a total of 6 hours. To Complete the SRC Welding Certificate: Upon successful completion of the two dual credit program in Welding the students would have twelve hours of the seventeen required for the SRC Welding Certificate Program. Students could take the remaining two courses on their own over the summer between their junior and senior year of through night classes are made available by SRC. The two additional courses required would be an Applied Math (GT 101) for 3 credits and a blueprint reading course (GT 150) for credits.
8. Diesel Tractor Technology Juniors and Seniors Full year – 2 credits (high school) and 7 semester hours of Spoon River College credit. Classes are held at Spoon River College in the afternoons. This course is designed to acquaint the student with the business and management aspects in a farm implement dealership. The dealership will be studied as a complete business consisting of the following profit centers: service department, parts department, sales department. Management issues such as customer relations, employer and employee rights and responsibilities, liability, hiring, firing and accountability will be presented. Safety in the Workplace will be a component of this course which will provide principles, responsibilities and techniques for compliance in a safety program. Engine Systems instruction will deal with identifications of engine systems, components, and their functions. Instruction will include theory of operation of 2- and 4- stroke gas and diesel engines and an introduction to lubrication, cooling, fuel (carburetion), governing and ignition (distributor). Systems studied will include: crankshaft and valve arrangement and timing; cylinder head and valve train; pistons and connecting rods. The emphasis will be on operation, disassembly procedures and recognition of wear and failure of parts.
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