Briar Woods High School Career & Technical Education 2016-2017

21st Century Skills Critical Thinking Communication Creativity Collaboration

BWHS Programs in Career & Technical Education Business & Information Technology (Business) Family & Consumer Sciences (FACS) Marketing Education Technology Education (Tech Ed)

Business and Information Technology Students are provided opportunities to complement their academic preparation while exploring a variety of careers and learning skills and concepts in the areas of computer applications and solutions, accounting, business law and business management, entrepreneurship and principles of business and marketing. Briar Woods High School Business Teachers: Nancy Cooley Chris Starke

Business Class Offerings at BWHS COURSE# COURSE NAME CREDIT GRADE PREREQUISITES 821000 Introduction to Business & Marketing 1 9-11 none 828001 Computer Information Systems 9-12 828002 Advanced Computer Information Systems 11-12 839001 Desktop/Multimedia Presentations 10-12 839002 Advanced Desktop/Multimedia Presentations 830000 Accounting 831000 Advanced Accounting 835700 Business Law 0.5 836700 Business Management

Business Club: FBLA Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda is a nonprofit education association of students preparing for careers in business and business-related fields. The FBLA-PBL Mission is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs. The FBLA chapter at Briar Woods implements professional, community service, and fundraising activities that prepare students for competition at a local, regional, and national level. http://www.fbla-pbl.org

Business Club: FBLA Must be enrolled in a business class Past Briar-Woods FBLA Activities Fall Leadership Conference Ice Cream Social Officer Training at George Mason University FBLA/DECA Day with the Washington Wizards Christmas Service Project New York City Business and Marketing Trip Business Field Trip Project Ask Region Competition State Competition National Competition

Business: Apple Federal Credit Union Falcon Branch is a Student-Run Credit Union of Apple Federal Credit Union. It in an actual branch that is run entirely by students. Apple Federal Credit Union is a full-service credit union headquartered in Fairfax, VA, that serves educators, students, and their families. Students taking Accounting and Advanced Accounting have an opportunity to work at the Briar Woods Branch. Branch of the Year Under Two Years 2012 Ribbon Cutting - 2010

Business Industry Certifications: Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) is the credential required by academia and business, recognized globally as the premier credential chosen by individuals seeking to validate their knowledge, skills and abilities relating to the Microsoft Office applications. Students taking Computer Information Systems will have the opportunity to obtain the following certifications during the course: MOS Word MOS Excel MOS PowerPoint MOS Access http://www.certiport.com

Family & Consumer Sciences (FACS) Facilitate student progress toward a set of unifying goals in the areas of academic achievement, cultural and environmental issues, health and safety, individual and family relations, leadership and workplace ethics, and application of technology. Briar Woods High School FACS Teachers: Diane Breinig Maryanne Valleau

FACS Class Offerings at BWHS COURSE# COURSE NAME CREDIT GRADE PREREQUISITES 844001 Early Childhood Education I 1 10-12 Recommended: Human Development or Introduction to Business & Marketing 845002 Early Childhood Education II 11-12 846700 Fashion Design & Merchandising 0.5 9-12 none 845700 Gourmet Foods 846000 Human Development 840700 Independent Living 847700 Introduction to Housing & Interior Design 820700 Leadership Development 842700 Marriage and Family Dynamics 844002 Teacher Cadet Program 12 3.0 GPA, application process, essay, teacher recommendation

FACS: Preschool at The Woods The ABC’s of Early Childhood Education I & II Amazing Beginning Curiosity

FACS: Preschool at The Woods

FACS Clubs: Educators Rising Educators Rising provides middle and high school students with opportunities to explore teaching as a career option. It helps students gain a realistic understanding of the nature of education and the role of the teacher. What Educators Rising can do for you: Raise Awareness – Promote excellence – Enhance Leadership Skills Build Self-Confidence – Become a Role Model

FACS Industry Certifications Early Childhood II National Certification Education Fundamentals (Teacher Cadet)

Briar Woods High School Marketing Teachers: Marketing Education Prepare students for postsecondary education and careers in marketing, management and entrepreneurship.  Briar Woods High School Marketing Teachers: Renae Sterling Heather VanDyke

Marketing Class Offerings at BWHS COURSE# COURSE NAME CREDIT GRADE PREREQUISITES 821000 Introduction to Business & Marketing 1 9-12 None- Recommended for Grades 9-10 821100 Sports, Entertainment, & Recreation Marketing 10-12 822100 Marketing Non-Co-Op Introduction to Business & Marketing recommended 822000 Marketing Co-Op 2 11-12 Screening Conference & Introduction to Business & Marketing recommended 823100 Advanced Marketing Non-Co-Op Marketing Non-Co-Op OR Marketing Co-Op 823000 Advanced Marketing Co-Op

Marketing Club: DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe. DECA members become: academically prepared for college and careers in marketing, finance, hospitality or management community oriented by gaining an appreciation for the benefits of service and their potential impact on the community and world professionally responsible with ethics, integrity and high standards experienced leaders by practicing key leadership skills such as goal setting, consensus building and project management. 

Marketing: The Falcons’ Nest The Falcons' Nest is a Gold Certified School Based Enterprise Operated by Marketing Education students

Marketing Industry Certification National Professional Certification in Customer Service This certification was designed to capture the core customer service duties for a broad range of entry-level through first- line supervisory positions across the sales and service industries. The credential is appropriate for anyone interested in obtaining a job or pursuing a career in retail and other industries that value customer service skills.

Technology Education Erik Kittelson Charles Scudder Provides experiences that lead to the development of technologically literate people. At the elementary school level, students are introduced to technology and begin learning to use it in the classroom. At the middle school level, students considering a career in technology may explore the subject in several overview courses. At the high school level, students take courses to prepare them for technical or professional programs of higher education, such as technical programs, STEM careers, engineering or architecture. Briar Woods Teachers: Erik Kittelson Charles Scudder

Tech Ed Class Offerings at BWHS COURSE# COURSE NAME CREDIT GRADE PREREQUISITES 810000 Aerospace Science 1 1 10-12 none 810500 Aerospace Science 2 11-12 852000 Materials & Processes 9-12 852400 Manufacturing Systems 1 852800 Manufacturing Systems 2 851000 Production Systems 12 853000 Technical Drawing & Design 853500 Engineering Drawing & Design 854000 Architectural Drawing & Design 854500 Advanced Drawing & Design Architectural Drawing & Design or Engineering Drawing & Design 856000 Technology Foundations None 857000 Technology Transfer 858000 Technology Assessment

Technology Student Association TSA: Prepares students with leadership opportunities in technology, innovation, design, and engineering. TSA students: Apply and integrate science, technology, engineering and math concepts. Gain leadership and problem solving skills that can be used in college and the work force. Compete in Regional, State, and National competitions Video Game Design Robotics and Automation Engineering Design System Control

Tech Ed Industry Certification Autodesk Certified User Exam Upon completion of CADD II students can take one of two certifications. Autodesk AutoCAD User Certification Autodesk Inventor User Certification