• Industrial Technology

    Intro. To Industrial Technology

    Length of Class: Year
    Prerequisite: None
    Grade Level(s): 9
    Students will spend nine weeks working in each of the following areas: drafting, woodworking, metalworking, and basic electricity. Each area will be explored at an introductory level with emphasis on practical application of technical information. This course is not a prerequisite for other Industrial Technology classes; however, it will give a good foundation to build upon for the other courses.

    Applied Electronics

    Length of Class: Semester
    Prerequisite: None
    Grade Level(s):  9 (with instructor permission), 10, 11, 12
    This course exposes students to a wide variety of electronics technologies. Examples of subject matter covered include: working safely with electricity, knowing and understanding various electronic components such as speakers, resistors, capacitors, diodes, leds, potentiometers, photocells, transistors, scrs, timer chips, and switches. Students will use the electronic components to build circuits such as burglar alarms, automatic night-lights, and sound systems. Other topics include: robotics and computer control, radio signal, infra-red signal, fiber optics, and lasers.

    Introduction to Automotive Electricity(DC Electricity)

    Length of Class: Semester
    Prerequisite: None
    Grade Level(s): 9 (with instructor permission), 10, 11, 12
    Provides knowledge of DC electrical systems utilized by automobiles and machinery. It provides the foundation skills to enter any electrical or electronics field. Students will learn to work safely with electricity, read circuit diagrams, assemble, diagnose and repair circuits, measure electrical quantities, test batteries, disassemble, inspect and repair automotive charging, starting and ignition systems. The class spends 3-5 days on building simple to more complex car stereo systems.

    Residential Electricity

    Length of Class: Semester
    Prerequisite: None
    Grade Level(s): 9 (with instructor permission), 10, 11, 12
    This course teaches the skills necessary to become a residential or commercial electrician, and to maintain the electrical system of a personal residence. Subjects covered are electrical safety, electrical generation and transmission, transformers, service entrances, breaker boxes, outlets, switches, wiring of components, doorbells, lighting, heating systems and A/C motors.

    Applied Physics

    Length of Class: Year
    Prerequisite(s):  Prep for Algebra, Foundations of Science and Biology or instructor permission
    Grade Level(s): 11, 12
    Applied Physics is an applied physical science course that is currently one of the fastest growing curricular areas in the United States. The class is a lab-based approach to the concepts of FORCE, WORK, RATE, POWER, RESISTANCE, and ENERGY as they apply in mechanical, fluid, electrical, and thermal systems. When the principles of today's technology are explored, foundations for understanding tomorrow's technology are developed. Applied Physics is a team taught course which allows the use of both science and vocational facilities and materials. For example, one day a student might be doing a lab activity at the swimming pool and on another day be in the auto shop determining how much work the hoist does in lifting a vehicle. This class fulfills credit requirements for a lab science, career technical or elective credit.

    Power Technology

    Length of Class: Semester
    Prerequisite: None
    Grade Level(s): 10, 11, 12
    The course deals with such topics as energy transfer, machines, automotive mechanics, power transmission methods, and small engine service. The lab portion of the class relates engine theory to shop practices, and actual work on small engines provides an opportunity to use what is learned. Energy efficiency as it relates to machines and engines is explored, and basic automotive maintenance procedures are discussed.

    Consumer Mechanics

    Length of Class: Semester
    Prerequisite: None
    Grade Level(s): 10, 11, 12
    1st Semester - Girls ONLY
    2nd semester - COED
    Consumer mechanics is a one-half credit, one hour per day, one semester class that educates students on Engine fundamentals, purchasing, owning, and maintaining an automobile.

    Automotive Technology

    Length of Class: 2 hours, Year
    Prerequisite: Power Tech, Consumer Mechanics or Applied Physics (may be taken concurrently)
    Grade Level(s): 11, 12
    Students will earn two high school credits. Auto mechanics is a two-credit, two-hour per day, year-long course designed to prepare students for technical training as well as entry level employment. The following will be covered: engines, drive trains, braking systems, electrical systems, and steering and suspension.

    Automotive Technology ASE (PGEC)

    Length of Class: 2 hours, Year
    Prerequisite: Auto Tech with a C or better or instructor permission
    Grade Level: 12
    Students will earn two high school credits. Automotive Technology ASE will be a limited ASE certification course in which students will have the opportunity to train and test for two-three of the total nine ASE certification areas. This course will be held at the Paris Gibson Education Center. Course work will include both classroom and shop experience. Students will learn to follow proper safety and shop practices used in the auto industry, to diagnose, repair and service specific automotive systems, to work under the time requirements (flat rate) allotted by industry for each task, to document repairs, parts and supplies used to complete a given repair and to utilize industry repair manuals to diagnose and repair systems. Students will be expected to provide vehicles, parts and supplies for lab work as well as to provide their own transportation to and from the satellite shop.

    Pre-Construction

    Length of Class: Semester
    Prerequisite: None
    Grade Level(s): 10, 11, 12
    This course is for the wood worker with a serious interest in the construction of a house. Students will be introduced to the tools required in building a house. Class projects may include storage sheds, fences and sidewalks. This class serves as a prerequisite for Construction Technology (High School House).

    ​Construction Technology (High School House)

    Length of Class: 2 hours, Year
    Prerequisite: Pre-Construction or Woods, Recommend Drafting 1
    Grade Level(s): 11, 12
    An advanced two-period class focusing on the Science Technology Engineering and Math involved in, residential home construction, materials testing, verification of materials, municipal utilities and infrastructure, surveying, soil mechanics, interpreting blueprints, building envelope testing, mechanical systems, water systems, cost analysis, community development ,air quality testing, concrete testing, concrete placement, advanced framing , roofing, finishing and industrial safety. Students will Build Energy Star Certified House from Start to finish.

    Woods

    Length of Class: Year
    Prerequisite: None
    Grade Level(s): 10, 11, 12
    This is a great class for girls and boys alike. Basic woodworking principles and machining will be emphasized. Students will develop skills necessary for most occupations, learn to build and evaluate projects together, progress to individual projects and project evaluations. Sample projects include: Cribbage boards, Chess boards, earring racks, lamps, frames, clocks, etc. Fees for the class vary depending on the material and the number of projects selected by the student. Students are required to purchase safety glasses. This class is one of two choices as a prerequisite class needed before taking Construction Technology (High School House).

    Welding I

    Length of Class: Semester
    Prerequisite: None
    Grade Level(s): 10, 11, 12
    Welding is designed for those students who seek a solid background in the basic principles and practices of welding. The course will provide instruction in welding, cutting and other joining processes that will enable students to begin with the most elementary work and progressively study and practice each process until they are skilled.

    Welding II

    Length of Class: Semester
    Prerequisite: Welding I
    Grade Level(s): 10, 11, 12
    This course is designed to take students who have completed Welding I further in their course of study in the world of welding. Instruction will be centered around practical, hands-on application welding on both required and student- engineered projects. A real world emphasis will be placed on the class content by not only improving upon existing welding knowledge but also by working in the factors of cost analysis, shop time and space constraints, correct weld procedure, print reading and layout and proper selection of equipment and techniques best suited for the project at hand. GTAW and GMAW welding on both aluminum and steel will be covered in depth in addition to a closer look at welding processes covered in welding I.

    Welding III

    Length of Class: Semester (2nd Only)
    Prerequisite: Welding I & II and Instructor Approval. Recommend Drafting 1
    Grade Level(s): 11 & 12
    This course is intended to introduce the student to CNC plasma cutting, Metallurgy, Non Destructive and Destructive weld testing, metal identification, 1G welder qualifications, out-of-position welding, welding fabrication and repair. Participants will learn operation and set-up procedures for CNC plasma as well as advanced welding and fabrication procedures. This class is available for CTE College Credit.

    Welding Cohort (Dual Credit)

    Length of Class: Year
    Prerequisites:

    • Welding II
    • On-Track for Graduation as students attend GFH Periods 1-4 only
    • ACCUPLACER test ($15 fee. Available at GFH; sign-up in Counseling Office)
    • Placement score in math, ACCUPLACER test required for Math and English
    • Dual Enrollment Application, Welding Application and Personal Interview

    Grade Level(s): 12

    The dual credit cohort is a competitive entry program that allows high school seniors the opportunity to complete a Certificate of Welding (total of 30 college credits and 10 high school credits) alongside their required courses during their senior year at half-price tuition. Included in the 10 high school credits, students will earn the 2nd semester of senior English and a full credit of Technical Math. Students will be selected in the February of their junior year for the following year’s cohort.

    Metals/Manufacturing - CMRHS

    Length of class: Semester
    Prerequisite: Welding I
    Grade Level: 11, 12
    Students will gain advanced skills in oxy-acetylene and arc welding with advanced skills in the use of wire feed. Aluminum and cast iron welding are introduced to welding fabrication and careers in welding and other metal working fields. There is a CNC component. This course is taught only at CMR, so students will lose one period to travel time.

    WLDG 191-Special Topics Welding Skills (Dual Credit)

    Length of class: Year
    Prerequisite Must be enrolled in the Welding Cohort
    This class is being offered on Fridays from 1:00pm-4:00pm
    Grading: Pass/Fail
    Grade Level: 12
    This lab course is meant to give students extra time in the shop with more hands-on skill learning and practice. It is an optional course that is not required for students to take to receive their certificate.

    Drafting I

    Offered when staff permits, not available for 23-24 school year

    Length of Class:  Semester
    Prerequisite: None
    Grade Level(s): 9 (with instructor permission), 10, 11, 12
    Students have the option of either taking the class for Dual Credit from Montana State University Northern in Havre or High School Credit. Students will earn three college credits and one high school credit if they select the Dual Credit option. This is a basic drafting course designed to develop the students skills needed to produce drawings and understand basic drafting theory using the latest Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) equipment. Topics developed on CAD will include applied geometry, orthographic projection, dimensioning, sections, and auxiliary views. This is a 2- dimensional CAD course with a brief introduction to 3-dimensional modeling. This course prepares students for a future in fields of study such as: Drafting, Engineering, Architecture, Computer Graphics, Computer animation, Construction/Building industry.

    Applied Drafting

    Offered when staff permits, not available for 23-24 school year  

    Length of Class: Semester
    Prerequisite: Drafting I
    Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
    Applied Drafting is a drafting course designed to advance student skills developed in Drafting I. This class is designed to help prepare students for the Engineering and Architectural Drafting classes as well as related fields beyond high school. Topics to be addressed include: student developed basic residential plan sets using CAD software, development of working drawings, assembly drawings, and parts lists.

    Architectural Drafting

    Offered when staff permits, not available for 23-24 school year  

    Length of Class: Year
    Prerequisite: Drafting I
    Grade Level(s): 11, 12
    This class covers the developments of the principles in construction drawings of an average wood frame residential structure. A complete set of working drawings will be developed using AEC-CAD applications software. Students will also study the use of CAD images and animation to develop professional presentations.

    Engineering Drafting 

    Offered when staff permits, not available for 23-24 school year  

    Length of Class: Year
    Prerequisite: Drafting I
    Grade Level(s): 11, 12
    A complete technical drafting course aimed at meeting the needs of students interested in drafting, engineering, computer graphics, computer animation, construction/building industry. It is the study and application of standards used for producing working drawings, including the fundamentals of geometric dimensioning and tolerances. Both detailed and assembly drawings will be produced from 3-dimensional computer models. Students will also produce presentation renderings and animations of mechanical parts.

    Independent Study

    Length of Class: One or two semesters
    Prerequisite: Industrial. Tech. instructor approval
    Grade Level: 11, 12
    This course has students work on and complete real world projects in the industrial trades areas. The projects are based on needs and requirements from the community. Students will work closely with IT instructors and project leaders.

    CTE Internship

    Length of class: Semester- ½ credit, Year-1 credit
    Prerequisite: Teacher approval
    Grade Level: 11, 12
    Grading: Pass/Fail
    We are pleased to share our plan for Work Based Learning through Great Falls Public Schools CTE classrooms and our Career Pathway’s Program. Our goal is to provide an opportunity for our students to gain real world experience and entry-level work skills through a “pre-apprenticeship/internship” with local businesses.
    Students in the program will have shown an interest and aptitude in a career pathway through their chosen CTE classes. They will be interviewed by teachers and counselors to insure their skill readiness and motivation for this type of commitment. School faculty will regularly check-in with the student and employer to make sure the arrangement is meeting the needs of both.

    Ag Leadership-CMRHS*

    Length of Class: Year
    Prerequisite: None
    Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
    This course would not formally meet during the day, but rather be online and by appointment. Students will complete a Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program consisting of a minimum of 20 documented hours including the appropriate record book documentation. Students will be required to participate in an FFA committee and a minimum of four (4) Career Development Events (CDE’s) at a local, regional, or state level. Students will individually schedule a minimum of 1.5 hours per month with the instructor(s) to review progress, refine skills, and build goals. The curriculum and instruction will focus on life knowledge and skills such as interpersonal relationships, information literacy, problem solving, critical thinking and teamwork. FFA membership is required with this course. Dues will be determined by the state in the fall of the year.

    Ag Leadership – May be completed online through CMR

    Length of class: Year, ½ credit
    Prerequisite Must currently be enrolled in an Agriculture class, approved CTE course, or approved course of study.
    Grade level: 9, 10, 11, 12
    Fee: $20 (includes FFA membership, subject to nationally regulated increases)
    This class may be taken for credit multiple years for credit! This course would not formally meet during the day but rather be online and by appointment. Students will complete a Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program consisting of a minimum of 20 documented hours including the appropriate record book documentation. Students will be required to participate in a FFA committee and a minimum of four (4) Career Development Events (CDE’s) at a local, regional, or state level. Students will individually schedule a minimum of 1.5 hours per month with the instructor(s) to review progress, refine skills, and build goals. The curriculum and instruction will focus on life knowledge and skills such as interpersonal relationships, information literacy, problem solving, critical thinking, and teamwork. FFA membership is required with this course.