Author: Kemp, Courtney

The International Baccalaureate® (IB) Career-related Programme (CP) is a framework of international education that incorporates the vision and educational principles of the IB into a unique programme specifically developed for students who wish to engage in career-related learning.
The CP’s flexible educational framework allows schools to meet the needs, backgrounds and contexts of students. CP students engage with a rigorous study programme that genuinely interests them while gaining transferable and lifelong skills.

IB Career Programme Options:
Automotive
Agriculture
Computer Science
Culinary
Early Childhood
Sports Medicine
Film/TV Multi-Media
Graphic Design
Marketing
ROTC
Woods

BenEfits:
Higher academic rigor
College & career prep
Skill in a practical field
Build confidence
Create ethical thinkers
Career certification
Build strong connections
Focused support

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Automotive Technologies:
This course prepares students with technical, diagnostic and practical applications in the automotive skills industry. This is a hands on course where students will work on actual vehicles in their class lab time—possible certifications are available at the conclusion of this course.
Computer Science:
The Computer Science program at Chandler High School is designed to prepare students to enter the workforce at the entry level and/or prepare them for the rigors of a college education. Students will learn how to program in HTML, Python JavaScript and Java and have a solid understanding of the many fields within Computer Science. Students can also earn college credit through AP testing and concurrent credit through Chandler Gilbert Community College. Students that complete the computer science sequence of courses are eligible to take several industry recognized certifications. Those certifications are: Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA), CIW- JavaScript Specialist, Comp TIA A+ or IT Fundamentals.
Culinary:
Students learn basic to advanced culinary skills including safety, sanitation, kitchen terminology, measurements, nutrition, knife skills, baking, catering and hospitality skills. Students will be given opportunities to participate in FCCLA events and leadership activities as well as receive their food handlers certificate in this course.
Early Childhood Development:
This course addresses the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of the child. The program includes instruction in child growth and development, health, nutrition, safety, and guidance. This program will build on the application of skills attained in Early Childhood Education 1 & 2 through the on-campus childcare center and/or early childhood classrooms in CUSD. Students will be working towards industry certification: The Child Development Associate Credential and/or Praxis ParaPro Certificate.
Sports Medicine:
This course is designed for students interested in learning prevention, treatment, evaluation and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. Topics include anatomy, physiology, first aid, CPR, physical conditioning, nutrition, therapeutic modalities and therapeutic exercise. Students will have the opportunity to participate and compete in HOSA: Future Health Professionals and have hand on experience in the field.
JROTC:
The mission of our program is to "Develop citizens of character, dedicated to serving their school, community, and nation." Students will develop themselves academically and athletically in an attempt to participate in scholarship and service activities. Please review the goals and aspirations of the Chandler JROTC at https://chandlerrotc.com/.
Film/TV/Multi-Media:
IB Film is an exciting course filled with creative challenges, intrigue, and adventure. Students will have a chance to analyze movies, create movies through the steps of filmmaking going through the steps of Pre-Production, Production, and Post Production. Students will also take two movies and compare and contrast those movies according to IB Guidelines. Students will have the opportunity to analyze an assigned movie and take 5 minutes of it and write a textual analysis. This is a great opportunity to express oneself in the area of filmmaking.
Graphic Design:
This course introduces the student to the creative processes used in printed and digital media fields. Students will explore the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign) to create visually dynamic printed and digital products . Students will complete individual and group projects involving printed and digital materials and have multiple hands on experiences in the field.
Woods:
This course teaches students the principles of safe operation of woodworking tools and machines. Students learn proper woodworking, cabinetmaking, and furniture making techniques and skills. Students are required to complete projects that utilize consumable materials. Industry certification may be offered in this course.
Marketing:
This program exposes and engages students in the world of marketing. Students will actively participate in project based learning and exhibit advanced levels of sales methods and selling techniques. Students will eventually enroll in the DECA program which includes leadership development, event planning, networking, digital and social media marketing, field trips, travel, and competition.
Agriculture:
Our agriculture science program is a hands-on experience that allows students to apply the sciences to a real world setting. We offer leadership development and community service for each student through the FFA Organization. Students can choose to participate in our career development events, where they can compete and test out future career options; veterinary science, agricultural engineering, parliamentary procedure, Horse Evaluation, Aquaculture, Farm Business Management, etc. Each student has an outside agriculture project where they apply the knowledge they gain from the class. Some projects include animals for the county fair, gardens, companion animals, landscape business, livestock for production, and agricultural community service.