- Cass Tech
- Overview
Our Academics & Electives
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We draw upon the expertise of our educators and work together to create models of outstanding achievement in every classroom. Through implementing high-quality instructional materials and transforming the academic culture in our schools, we challenge and inspire our students to thrive in the world. With a wide variety of academics and enrichment opportunities aligned with state standards, we support students in unlocking their potential as they extend their skills and talents beyond the classroom. Our core curriculum includes:
- Bilingual Education - We are committed to English Language Development for students beginning in early childhood by implementing English literacy instructional frameworks that prepare families to become independent readers and writers in English.
- English Language Arts - We are committed to nurturing and developing a strong literacy foundation for all students in the early school years by implementing literacy instructional frameworks that prepare students to become independent readers and writers.
- Math - The mathematics curriculum seeks to ensure mathematical competence and confidence in students in mathematics-rich classroom environments.
- Science - Classroom experiences in science are connected to real-world phenomena and provide opportunities to engage in science and engineering practices through exposure to STEM-related career pathways.
- Social Studies - Students gain the content knowledge, intellectual skills, and core democratic values necessary for fulling their civic duties in a participatory democracy and effectively engaging in our global society.
- World Languages - Students develop effective communication in at least one world language other than English as well as cultural competence to help all our students become better-equipped global citizens.
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CURRICULUMS AT CASS TECH BASED ON INTERESTS, STRENGTHS, AND CHOICE
All Cass Technical High School students are assigned to a specialized curriculum upon admission. Students follow a sequence of curriculum courses which are designed to deepen in-demand skills and knowledge and lay the foundation for the career of their choice. The required courses for each curriculum are identified below.
Grade
ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN
GRAPHIC ARTS
9th
Introduction to Engineering Design
Graphic Communications
10th
Principles of Engineering
Photography
11th
U-M ArcPrep (Adv. Geometry), Civil Engineering and Architecture
Offset Design 1 & 2
12th
Architectural Drafting 3 & 4
Offset Design 3 & 4
Grade
BUSINESS
HUMAN SERVICES
9th
Management Support 1 & 2
Speech I, Oral Communications
10th
Management Support 3 & 4, Accounting 1 & 2
Office Technology
11th
Business Law, Accounting 3 & 4
African American History, Basic Law
12th
International Business, Financial Literature
Psychology, Sociology, Speech II, Debate
Grade
CHEMICAL BIOLOGICAL
MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY
9th
Honors Biology
Drafting 1 & 2
10th
Honors Chemistry
Industrial Technology, Computer Integrated Manufacturing
11th
Physics, Qualitative & Quantitative Analysis,AP Chemistry
Mechanical Drafting 1 & 2, Robotics
12th
Microbiology, Physiology & Anatomy, AP Biology, Organic Chemistry
Mechanical Drafting 3 & 4
Grade
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
MARKETING
9th
Introduction to Engineering Design
Marketing 1 & 2
10th
Principles of Engineering, Honors Chemistry
Marketing 3 & 4, Accounting 1 & 2
11th
Qualitative & Quantitate Analysis
Introduction to Entrepreneurship, Accounting 3 & 4
12th
Organic Chemistry, Robotics
Multimedia Publishing
Grade
COMMERCIAL ARTS
MUSIC
ALL GRADE LEVELS CHOOSE FROM:
9th
Art Composition
Choir
10th
Freehand Drawing
Orchestra
11th
Figure Drawing
Harp and Vocal
12th
Color and Design, Painting, AP Studio Art
Band
Grade
COMMUNICATION
PERFORMING ARTS
9th
Speech I, Oral Communications
Speech, Oral Communications, Modern Dance
10th
Creative Writing, Radio/TV, Film Study
Radio/TV, Film Study
11th
Journalism, Humanities, Great Plays
Drama I, Drama 2
12th
Speech II, Debate, Multimedia Publishing
Speech II, Debate, Great Plays, Humanities
Grade
COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS
SCIENCE AND ARTS – BY INVITATION ONLY
9th
Office Technology
This is an Honors Liberal Arts Curriculum
10th
Computer Technology
highest percentile in reading and mathematics
11th
Cisco Networking 1 & 2
4 years of Math, Science, Global Language, and Electives
12th
Cisco Networking 3 & 4
area(s) of their choice. A major final project may be required
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Cyber Security-Cisco Cybersecurity Specialist certification recognizes security professionals who have attained specialized in-depth expertise and proven knowledge in the essential areas of proactive cyber threat detection and mitigation. The program designed for professional security analysts and leveraging the features of Cisco and other network security products used today, the Cisco Cybersecurity Specialist certification focuses on the topics of event monitoring, security event/alarm/traffic analysis, and incident response.
Computer Science-Our world keeps getting smarter. In fact, technology drives most major industry today – so Cass Tech high school students can count on some serious opportunity after college. Software development. Data processing. Dreaming up the next must-have app or electronic. From innovative startups to global giants – and everything in between – careers in computer science can take you there. Our program in computer science clicks with students who appreciate technology, analytics and details. But there’s also lots of room for creativity and imagination! It’s a constantly evolving industry that requires its professionals to evolve, too. Computer science careers include programmers, systems analysts, support specialists, engineers, app and game developers, database administrators and more.
Robotics-With more and more schools adopting VEX Robotics as a platform to enrich and enhance science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) courses, there is a need for an integrated program which allows teachers to seamlessly add VEX into their classrooms. These offerings were developed by forward-thinking organizations with years of experience creating the tools to keep STEM education exciting and inspiring.
Computer and Manufacturing-Manufactured items are part of everyday life, yet most students have not been introduced to the high-tech, innovative nature of modern manufacturing. This course focuses on the mechanical engineering aspects of modern manufacturing. Using a combination of skills developed in prior Project Lead the Way (PLTW) courses and new software applications Cass Tech students discover and practice:
- Manufacturing history
- Manufacturing processes
- Product design
- Robotics
- Milling
- Automation
The class ends with a final factory simulation where students work together to create a real factory production system incorporating all aspects of the course content.