Bloomington High School
Art of Animation 1
Art of Animation 1
This comprehensive program introduces students to animation through theory and hands-on training in art fundamentals, drawing, cartooning, and animation basics. It also includes an introduction to computer graphics imaging. Students will study art theory, composition, color, spatial concepts, rendering and animation, using creativity and imagination to convey ideas and tell a story.
Automotive Technician 1
Automotive Technician 1
Automotive Technician 1 is a foundational course that provides students with basic vehicle service skills and a general understanding of automotive system components for entry-level jobs. Emphasis is placed on proper use of common tools, equipment, personal protective equipment and OSHA safety practices in the workplace and general lab.
Career Planning and Management
Career Planning and Management
Career Planning & Management is designed to assist student’s transition from school to work, make career path decisions, and develop employment skills. Students will participate in a combination of classroom instruction and worksite learning by being placed in local businesses for a career internship.
Introduction to Criminal Justice
Introduction to Criminal Justice
This is a concentrator course in the two-year public safety pathway designed to expose students to the Criminal Justice system and occupations while creating an awareness of criminology and social justice concerns.
Mental Health Careers
Mental Health Careers
This course introduces students to the field of mental health, mental health issues/disorders among sub-groups, and the various occupational options available to those interested in pursuing a career in the field of Mental Health.
Veterinary Assistant 1
Veterinary Assistant 1
This introduction to veterinary assistant course is designed to provide students a comprehensive knowledge of veterinary science and basic animal care.
Virtual Enterprise 1: Creating an Online Business
Virtual Enterprise 1: Creating an Online Business
Virtual Enterprise 1 provides a background in business concepts including the role of entrepreneurial businesses in the United States and their impact on the local, regional, national and global economy.
Sports and Entertainment Marketing
Sports and Entertainment Marketing
This course provides students with competencies necessary for entry-level employment and career opportunities within the sports and/or entertainment marketing industries. Students will learn the fundamental concepts of marketing and business principles in the scope of amateur, college, and professional sports.
Art of Animation 2
Art of Animation 2
Art of Animation 2 is an all-inclusive animation production experience allowing students to gain more in-depth exposure of the animation process through the production of an animated film. Students in Art of Animation 2 will increase their animation skills and collaborate to produce short stories, storyboards, audio tracks, special effects, and character and background animations.
Automotive Technician 2
Automotive Technician 2
Automotive Technician 2 is the capstone course in the transportation sector of the System Diagnostic and Service pathway. It builds on Automotive Technician 1 to prepare students for entry-level employment as Automotive General Service Technicians.
Fashion Marketing
Fashion Marketing
In this course, students will be introduced to the basic theoretical principles of marketing within the context of the global fashion industry.
Criminal Investigation
Criminal Investigation
Criminal Investigation is the capstone course in the public safety pathway. It is designed to give students both theory and hands-on experience in the skills and knowledge required of a Criminal Investigator. Students will be introduced to a series of topics including response to crime scenes, analytical evaluation of evidence, and appropriate protocols for each phase of an investigation.
Mind Matters: Mental Health & Illness
Mind Matters: Mental Health & Illness
Students will explore mental and behavioral health through a variety of disciplines. They will define mental illness, differentiate between myths and truths about mental health, and identify how the anatomy and physiology of the nervous system relates to physical, mental, and emotional health.
Veterinary Assistant 2
Veterinary Assistant 2
The Veterinary Assistant 2 course is designed to build on the knowledge of anatomy, physiology and diseases obtained in the Veterinary Assistant 1 course and to prepare students for an entry-level position in the veterinary field and post-secondary education in animal science.
Virtual Enterprise 2
Virtual Enterprise 2
Virtual Enterprise 2 is the capstone course in the Entrepreneurship and Self-Employment pathway. Students learn the principles of micro and macroeconomics and apply those principles by setting-up and operating a simulated business in preparation for working a real business environment.