FLEX Credits
FLEX credits give student's the opportunity to earn credit towards their graduation course requirements through classroom and field experience in their chosen pathway. Based on skills, knowledge, and experience learned throughout their career pathway student's will be awarded FLEX credits that match their acquired knowledge. Explore the different FLEX credit options based on pathway below.
Construction FLEX Credits
There are several FLEX credits that student's who complete our Construction program may earn including:
Reading Informational Text: This course gives the student practice in reading informational text structures specific to his/her career pathway. Students learn specialized language characteristics such as general nouns and timeless verbs that are not common in other genres. Instruction addresses finding information quickly and efficiently using a variety of structures such as: table of contents, an index, bold or italicized text, glossaries for specialized vocabulary, embedded definitions for specialized vocabulary, realistic illustrations or photos, captions and other labels, and graphs and charts.
Construction Math: Reviews basic mathematical functions such as adding, subtracting, dividing, and multiplying whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, and explains their applications to the construction trades. Explains how to use and read various length measurements tools, including standard and metric rulers and tape measures, and the architect’s and engineer’s scales. Explains decimal-fraction conversions and the metric system, using practical examples. Also reviews basic geometry as applied to common shapes and forms.
Physical Education in Construction: A variety of construction-based activities, such as, framing, dry-walling, roofing, siding and concrete work that align with the same physical rigor associated with manual labor jobs in the construction sector. and similar pursuits that enhance students’ physical health and their understanding of the natural world.
NCCER Core: This certification course provides students the opportunity to earn certification through NCCER and is a prerequisite to all other Level 1 craft curriculum. Trainees learn the basic skills needed to continue education in any craft area, studying modules includes written and performance skills in Basic Safety, Construction Math, Hand Tools, Power Tools, Construction Drawings, Communication, Employability Skills and Material Handling.
Pre-Apprenticeship in Construction: Students in this course have the opportunity to apply knowledge, attitudes and skills in a structured work environment. Students are enrolled in a career-technical education structured pre-apprentice-ship program, apprenticeship, or formalized work-based learning program, with a documented training plan that will potentially lead to further employment or training with the industry partner following graduation.
Student's earn these credits through their experience in the classroom and on the job site. FLEX credits are awarded once student's have achieved the minimum job site hour requirement.
Reading Informational Text: This course gives the student practice in reading informational text structures specific to his/her career pathway. Students learn specialized language characteristics such as general nouns and timeless verbs that are not common in other genres. Instruction addresses finding information quickly and efficiently using a variety of structures such as: table of contents, an index, bold or italicized text, glossaries for specialized vocabulary, embedded definitions for specialized vocabulary, realistic illustrations or photos, captions and other labels, and graphs and charts.
Construction Math: Reviews basic mathematical functions such as adding, subtracting, dividing, and multiplying whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, and explains their applications to the construction trades. Explains how to use and read various length measurements tools, including standard and metric rulers and tape measures, and the architect’s and engineer’s scales. Explains decimal-fraction conversions and the metric system, using practical examples. Also reviews basic geometry as applied to common shapes and forms.
Physical Education in Construction: A variety of construction-based activities, such as, framing, dry-walling, roofing, siding and concrete work that align with the same physical rigor associated with manual labor jobs in the construction sector. and similar pursuits that enhance students’ physical health and their understanding of the natural world.
NCCER Core: This certification course provides students the opportunity to earn certification through NCCER and is a prerequisite to all other Level 1 craft curriculum. Trainees learn the basic skills needed to continue education in any craft area, studying modules includes written and performance skills in Basic Safety, Construction Math, Hand Tools, Power Tools, Construction Drawings, Communication, Employability Skills and Material Handling.
Pre-Apprenticeship in Construction: Students in this course have the opportunity to apply knowledge, attitudes and skills in a structured work environment. Students are enrolled in a career-technical education structured pre-apprentice-ship program, apprenticeship, or formalized work-based learning program, with a documented training plan that will potentially lead to further employment or training with the industry partner following graduation.
Student's earn these credits through their experience in the classroom and on the job site. FLEX credits are awarded once student's have achieved the minimum job site hour requirement.
Healthcare FLEX Credits
There are several FLEX credits that student's who complete our Healthcare program may earn including:
Reading Informational Text: This course gives the student practice in reading informational text structures specific to his/her career pathway. Students learn specialized language characteristics such as general nouns and timeless verbs that are not common in other genres. Instruction addresses finding information quickly and efficiently using a variety of structures such as: Table of contents, an index, bold or italicized text, glossaries for specialized vocabulary, embedded definitions for specialized vocabulary, realistic illustrations or photos, captions and other labels, and graphs and charts.
Applied Communications: This course gives students practice in communication skills of reading, writing, listening, and speaking in their chosen vocations. Students learn to deliver presentations that effectively convey information and persuade or entertain audiences. Instruction centers on the Communication: Oral and Visual Standard in the English Language Arts Academic Content Standards.
Life Science in Healthcare Professions: Students in this course explore the world of living things with an emphasis on the human body and the aspects of function, care, and treatment of individuals requiring medical care and supports. Practical lesson plans focus on anatomy and physiology. Medical interventions including diagnosis and prescriptive supports are also included as are the proactive measures necessary for health and wellness.
Health Education: Educational activities that promote understanding, attitudes, and practices consistent with individual, family, and community health needs.
Medical Sociology: The study of the effects of social and cultural factors on health and medicine. Specializing in understanding how individuals view the healthcare system with special emphasis for students to understand sympathy/empathy and patient care as well as team dynamics and outcomes for a variety of healthcare providers.
STNA: This course is designed to instruct students in the knowledge and skills needed to provide basic care for clients in long-term care settings. The course includes a mix of classroom/lab instruction and clinical preparation. Students learn a broad range of topics, ranging from how to bathe a patient, to positioning a patient properly. You will learn about abuse and neglect, how to feed and dress a patient, proper body mechanics for lifting and turning patients. Also, topics such as recognizing depression, dealing with dementia, infection control issues, and catheter care are taught so that the course meets the requirements for nurse aide training in Ohio. Students who successfully complete this course are eligible to take the state exam to become a state tested nursing assistant (STNA). STNA’s hold entry-level positions in the medical field and work in a variety of medical settings, including hospitals, retirement homes, and as home health aides.
Phlebotomy Technician: This course is designed to prepare students to earn certification as a Phlebotomy Technician. Students will learn skills including how to draw blood from patients and blood donors, evaluate patient’s ability to withstand procedures, explain blood-drawing procedures to patients, and answer questions. Students also learn how to perform basic point of care testing such as blood glucose levels, preparing specimens for testing, and maintenance of medical equipment such as needles, test tubes, and blood vials.
Student's earn these credits through their experience in the classroom and during clinical hours. FLEX credits are awarded once student's have achieved certification through passage of their certification exam.
Information Technology FLEX Credits
There are several FLEX credits that student's who complete our Information Technology program may earn including:
Reading Informational Text: This course gives the student practice in reading informational text structures specific to his/her career pathway. Students learn specialized language characteristics such as general nouns and timeless verbs that are not common in other genres. Instruction addresses finding information quickly and efficiently using a variety of structures such as: Table of contents, an index, bold or italicized text, glossaries for specialized vocabulary, embedded definitions for specialized vocabulary, realistic illustrations or photos, captions and other labels, and graphs and charts.
Microsoft Office - Word: This course prepares students to earn the Microsoft certification that is one of the office productivity applications included in Microsoft Office. Microsoft Word is a word processor which allows users to create professional-quality documents, reports, letters and other documents. Unlike a plain text editor, Microsoft Word has features including spell check, grammar check, text and font formatting, HTML support, image support, and more.
Microsoft Office - PowerPoint: This course prepares students to earn the Microsoft certification that is one of the office productivity applications included in Microsoft Office. Microsoft Power Point is a presentation program.
Microsoft Office - Excel: This course prepares students to earn the Microsoft certification that is one of the office productivity applications included in Microsoft Office. Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet tool that features calculation, graphing tools, pivot tables, and a macro programming language called Visual Basic for Applications.
Microsoft Office - Outlook: This course prepares students to earn the Microsoft certification that is one of the office productivity applications included in Microsoft Office. Microsoft Outlook is a personal information manager tool that includes applications for email, calendar, task manager, contact manager, note taking, and web browsing.
Reading Informational Text: This course gives the student practice in reading informational text structures specific to his/her career pathway. Students learn specialized language characteristics such as general nouns and timeless verbs that are not common in other genres. Instruction addresses finding information quickly and efficiently using a variety of structures such as: Table of contents, an index, bold or italicized text, glossaries for specialized vocabulary, embedded definitions for specialized vocabulary, realistic illustrations or photos, captions and other labels, and graphs and charts.
Microsoft Office - Word: This course prepares students to earn the Microsoft certification that is one of the office productivity applications included in Microsoft Office. Microsoft Word is a word processor which allows users to create professional-quality documents, reports, letters and other documents. Unlike a plain text editor, Microsoft Word has features including spell check, grammar check, text and font formatting, HTML support, image support, and more.
Microsoft Office - PowerPoint: This course prepares students to earn the Microsoft certification that is one of the office productivity applications included in Microsoft Office. Microsoft Power Point is a presentation program.
Microsoft Office - Excel: This course prepares students to earn the Microsoft certification that is one of the office productivity applications included in Microsoft Office. Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet tool that features calculation, graphing tools, pivot tables, and a macro programming language called Visual Basic for Applications.
Microsoft Office - Outlook: This course prepares students to earn the Microsoft certification that is one of the office productivity applications included in Microsoft Office. Microsoft Outlook is a personal information manager tool that includes applications for email, calendar, task manager, contact manager, note taking, and web browsing.
