HS Program of Studies

CAREER CLUSTERS/PATHWAYS

Students at Londonderry High School may select to participate in one of our designated career clusters/pathways. Courses are organized in a logical sequence which allows a student to explore a subject of interest, to develop or enhance individual talents and to expand one’s knowledge of potential careers. Students interested in pursuing one of the clusters/pathways are urged to work closely with their guidance counselors, teachers and parents throughout the course selection process.

ATHLETIC TRAINING

See course descriptions under Health/PE This selection of courses offers the student a foundation of knowledge focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of injury sustained during athletic endeavors with the goal of restoring function. Students will take the selected required courses including Athletic Training/Sports Medicine I and II where students will be required to complete a practicum with the LHS Athletic Trainer. This may require course work to be completed outside of the traditional school day.

Recommended Course Sequence

Prior to Junior Year

Freshman Science

Health

Biology

PE (1 credit requirement)

Required

Junior/Senior Year

Chemistry

Anatomy & Physiology

Physics

Psychology

Athletic Training I/Sports Medicine

Athletic Training II/Sport and Exercise Science

Required

Optional Course Offerings

Information Technology

Contemporary Issues in Health

PE Interactive

Student Internship

Recommended

COMPUTER MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR

See course descriptions under Business and Computer Technology. Through assignments, simulations, and hands-on activities, students will be introduced to hardware components, repair techniques, and troubleshooting fundamentals. Students will also participate in solving "real world" problems by assisting technical support personnel in troubleshooting school hardware and software. Safety and professionalism is emphasized. Completion of this course and PC Maintenance and Repair II will prepare students for the CompTIA A+ certification exam. This course is a Running Start course. Students who sign up for the Running Start Program will earn 3 college credits for each successful completion of parts I and II.

Recommended Course Sequence

S1	S2
Computer Maintenance and Repair I	Computer Maintenance and Repair II

FUTURE EDUCATORS ACADEMY

The Future Educators Academy is an opportunity to explore the field of teaching. It includes two rigorous courses that prepare students for postsecondary enrollment in a teacher preparation program. To enroll in the first course – Exploring the Art of Teaching -- students must have a C+ cumulative grade point average. Enrollment in the second course -- Practicing the Art of Teaching -- is restricted to those students who complete the first course with a minimum grade of B. The curriculum has been approved by the Education Chairs at the Community College of New Hampshire as comparable to Foundations of Education and, through Running Start, is offered for three transferable college credits.* Additionally, contingent upon academic performance in the FEA courses, students choosing postsecondary enrollment at Southern New Hampshire University, Rivier College, or UNH (and many other colleges and universities) may be exempted from taking the Intro to Teaching course at these institutions.
*The registration process for Foundations of Education will occur at the beginning of the second course. There is a $150.00 fee, payable to Manchester Community College (fee subject to change).

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

See course descriptions under Business and Computer Technology The IT Pathway is built on a sequence of courses that lead to postsecondary enrollment in a focused area of computer study. At the present time Londonderry High School offers a programming pathway and a web development and design pathway. The first two courses of the programming pathway provide a solid foundation in problem solving and programming logic. Students then expand on their expertise by continuing on to advanced courses. Some of these courses are currently being taught at the college level so that high school students can earn dual credit through Project Running Start. Students who choose to pursue the web development and design pathway are expected to complete the pathway with an independent study class where they will apply their skills to a semester-long project.

Programming Pathway Required Courses	Web Development and Design Pathway Required Courses
Introduction to Programming I	Web Development and Design I
Introduction to Programming II	Web Development and Design II
C# Programming	Computer Animation
AP Computer Science

PROJECT LEAD THE WAY

See course descriptions under Technology Education Project Lead the Way is a pre-engineering program with a three course sequence designed to help the student explore technology-related careers. Each class uses state-of-the art technology equipment and software and is taught in a laboratory setting that involves projects rather than lectures to learn material. The program allows students to apply their math and science skills to real world problems. Students will have the opportunity to explore the broad field of engineering to help them make career decisions. Principles of Engineering and Digital Electronics are Project Running Start courses.

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Year 4

Introduction to Engineering Design

Principles of Engineering

Digital Electronics

Civil/Architectural

Engineering Design (optional)

CAREER AND TECHNICAL (CTE) SCHOOL ADJUNCT PROGRAMS AT MANCHESTER SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY (MST) AND ALVIRNE HIGH SCHOOL

Londonderry High School sophomore through seniors who complete the two-year CTE school programs at MST or Alvirne are issued a certificate of completion in the student’s area of study. The cooperative agreement between the Manchester and the Hudson School Districts provides Londonderry High School students with the opportunity to pursue additional CTE offerings. Students pursue academic offerings at Londonderry High School and travel to the Manchester School of Technology (MST) and Wilbur H. Palmer Vocational Technical Center, located at Alvirne High School for CTE classes only. The Londonderry School District provides transportation to and from both programs. These are both tuitioned programs which require daily attendance. Application Procedures: - Visit Main Guidance for program information and appropriate application forms. - Present sophomores will attend an informational session on all CTE Programs. Those interested will be brought on a tour of the CTE center. - Present juniors may request to attend, but are cautioned that acceptance is limited to available space and qualification requirements are more stringent. The two-year program meets two hours per day, five days per week. Afternoon sessions are available. For additional information, please visit your School Counselor.

MST Course Name	Semester	Grades	Prerequisite Recommendations
Automotive Technology	S1/S2	10-12	Computer Elective
Collision Repair & Refinishing	S1/S2	10-12	Exploring Metals, Metals Tech
Cosmetology	S1/S2	10-12	Introduction to Business
Culinary Arts	S1/S2	10-12	Introduction to Foods
Design Communication	S1/S2	10-12	Algebra I, Geometry, Drawing
Career in Education	S1/S2	10-12	Parenting and Child
Electrical Technology	S1/S2	10-12	Algebra I, Information Technology
Graphic Design and Gaming	S1/S2	10-12	Exploring Graphic Arts
Health Science (LNA opt)	S1/S2	10-12	Biology, Latin
Manufacturing Technology	S1/S2	10-12	Computer Elective
Public Safety & Law	S1/S2	10-12	Foreign Language
Residential Carpentry	S1/S2	10-12	Exploring Woodworking Skills, Woodworking Tech
Residential Plumbing	S1/S2	10-12	Exploring Metals, Metals Tech
HVAC	S1/S2	10-12	Exploring Metals, Metals Tech
Business Principles	S1/S2	10-12
Emergency Medical Technician	S1/S2	10-12
Fire Science	S1/S2	10-12
Green Technology	S1/S2	10-12
Video & Digital Media Production	S1/S2	10-12

Alvirne Course Name	Semester	Grades	Prerequisite Recommendations
Accounting	S1/S2	10-12
Building/Construction Trades	S1/S2	10-12
Careers in Education	S1/S2	10-12
Culinary Arts	S1/S2	10-12
Computer Science	S1/S2	10-12
Digital Media	S1/S2	10-12
Drafting & Design Technology	S1/S2	10-12
Forest & Wildlife Management	S1/S2	10-12
Health Science & Technology	S1/S2	10-12
Heavy Duty/Diesel Mechanics	S1/S2	10-12
Marketing	S1/S2	10-12
JROTC-Air Force	S1/S2	10-12
Welding Technology	S1/S2	10-12
Pre-Engineering	S1/S2	10-12
Veterinary Science	S1/S2	10-12