2  Architecture & Construction 
 Plan of Study    
              
Sub-Pathways: Design/Pre-construction Pathway, Construction Pathway, Maintenance/Operations Pathway
High School
 
9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade
English 9 or Freshman Honors English Speech and Writing Experiences American Literature and Forensic Speech - Inclusive 1 & 2 Contemporary Literature or Classical Literature or Guided Literature Projects
Algebra 1 (or Geometry) Geometry (or Algebra 2) Algebra 2 (Pre-Calculus or Discrete Math) Discrete Math,  Pre-Calculus, or AP Statistics (or AP Calculus)
Molecular Biology  Chemistry  Physical Science or Physics  Advanced Chemistry or Physics
American Studies II Contemporary American History or Historical Viewpoints Geography and Economics or Psychology or Sociology American Government 
  Lifetime Fitness Educ.  PE/Health PE/Health PE/Health
  Computer Applications I      
Electives
 
World Languages: In our global society, taking multiple years of a World Language is highly recommended for all post-secondary endeavors and is a requirement for many colleges. 
Related High School Electives: Supplementary materials including the student ‘Course Guide’ showing elective course offerings that relate to each career cluster are available in the schools and on the district web site at: http://www.davenport.k12.ia.us/students.asp
Sample Focused Elective Sequences: With the diverse array of career opportunities available under each career cluster, there is no one right combination of elective course offerings. Students, in conjunction with parents, counselors and other caring adults must determine what is right for them. More details can be found at: http://davenportschools.org/curriculum/ACP/Foc_El.pdf 
Sample Career-Focused Elective Sequences Follow:
Construction Trades: Choose at least 4 units from the following: Basic Carpentry 0.5; Basic Woodworking 0.5; Advanced Woodworking 0.5; Student Built Home 4.0; Earth Materials 0.5; Environmental Studies 0.5
Drafting: Engineering Drafting 1.0 and Architectural Drafting 1.0; Choose at least 1 unit from the following: Introduction to Engineering Design 1.0; Computer Graphics & Design - 0.5; Advanced Computer Graphics and Design - 0.5; Earth Materials 0.5; Environmental Studies 0.5
Work in Progress
   
Post-
Secondary
 
Hamilton Technical College Clinton, Muscatine and Scott  Community Colleges Iowa State University
www.bhvc.edu Technical Drafting & Computer Aided Design www.iastate.edu
Air Conditioning Specialist Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Civil, Construction, Environmental Engineering
Carpenter Apprentice Home Inspector Certificate Electrical & Computer Engineering
CNC Certificate Mechanical Design/Pro-E Mechanical Engineering
Electrician apprentice CNC Machining Materials Science & Engineering
Engineering Technology Pre-Engineering  
Heating, Ventilating & Air Conditioning       Western Illinois University
Pre-Engineering       www.wiu.edu
        Construction Management
           
Kirkwood Community College Indian Hills Community College University of Iowa
www.kirkwood.cc.ia.us   www.indianhills.edu   www.uiowa.edu
Architectural Technology   Building Trades Mathematic
CAD/Mechanical Engineering Technology   Construction Management Civil & Environmental Engineering
CNC Machining   Drafting/Virtual Reality    
Carpentry          
Construction Management   Augustana College Bradley University
HVAC Installer   www.augustana.edu www.bradley.edu
Masonry construction   Landscape Architecture Civil & Construction Engineering
Plumbing Technology     Electrical Engineering
Skilled Trades      
Career Enhancement
Options
 
Work-based Learning Options Short-Term Training Options
q     Job-Shadowing: q     Basic Residential Wiring
q     Internship/Mentorship: q     Lockout/Tagout
q     On-The-Job Training: Work in Progressq     Safety Training
q     Apprenticeships: q     Steel Framing
  q     Conversational Spanish
   
   
Parent/Guardian: Please sign and return this document indicating that you are aware of your student's career cluster interest and have reviewed the courses recommended for this particular cluster. These are only recommendations. Students will be able to customize their Academic Career Plans to best meet their postsecondary and career goals.
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