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- course offered in WC Cyber Program


physiology of the human body. Students may have the opportunity to complete a three-to-six week internship in a particular area of interest at the end of the year.


HVAC/ REFRIGERATION TECHNOLOGY


The HVAC/Refrigeration Technology program provides students with the opportunity to install, maintain, and troubleshoot a wide range of heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration systems. Students in the program develop the skills needed to assemble and install tubing and piping systems, motors, compressors, control devices, valves and thermostats. Blueprints and schematics for related equipment and systems are also studied. In addition, basic electrical and control circuit concepts are taught and applied. Classroom presentations are reinforced by hands-on projects that enhance the learning experience. Graduates of the program may choose to continue their education in a post-secondary technical program, pursue an apprenticeship, or gain entry-level employment in the HVAC/refrigeration field.


MARKETING & FINANCIAL SERVICES


The Marketing and Financial Services program at TCHS Brandywine is designed to train students for careers in sales and customer service in banking, retail and many other fields. Students are also academically prepared to pursue postsecondary degrees in business administration, accounting, marketing, and finance. The student-operated branch of the Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union, located in the high school, affords the Marketing and Finance students the opportunity to develop and apply their skills in a way that cannot be duplicated in the classroom.


TEACHER LEADERSHIP ACADEMY


Students who are interested in becoming a teacher or pursuing a career in education would be a great fit for this program. With Pennsylvania currently projecting a teacher shortage, Teacher Leadership Academy (TLA) offers students real-world experience in Chester County school districts that will help set them apart as they pursue a career in education. This program prepares students to pursue post- secondary opportunities upon successful completion.


VETERINARY SCIENCE The Veterinary Science program prepares students


West Chester Area School District


for successful employment in the field of veterinary medicine in entry-level positions at private veterinary practices, animal hospitals, biomedical


research


facilities, pharmaceutical companies, diagnostic laboratories and the military. Students interact with animals in and out of the classroom, job shadow and attend clinics with local veterinarians. The Veterinary Science program is designed to prepare students for post-secondary education with an emphasis on the sciences. Students must possess a strong academic foundation and have at least a 3.0 GPA. Students in this program have the opportunity to pursue college credits while enrolled at TCHS.


Other Offerings Through the Chester County IU


NOTE: Contact the CCIU at www.cciu.org/drivered to enroll in these courses.


Driver Education: Online Theory Instruction no credit


The main goal of cost: $125* this course is for students to


acquire driver knowledge, including up-to-date safe driving and defensive driving techniques. Each concept is reinforced with study guides and movies, as well as outside resources. The Online Theory Course consists of 19 chapters and contains a quiz at the end of each chapter. Students must score 80% or higher on each quiz before moving on to the next chapter. In addition, students must score 80% or higher on the final exam in order to receive a certificate of completion. Online Theory takes approximately 30 hours to complete. Students will have one year (12 months) to complete the course.


Behind the Wheel Instruction no credit (10, 11, 12) 30 hours


cost: $464*


Behind-the-Wheel Instruction will consist of six one-hour, on-the-road driving sessions covering a wide variety of road situations, conditions and driving skills. For students who opt


to complete


instruction during the school day, sessions will be split into eight, 45-minute lessons. Students will learn from one of our highly experienced driving instructors using a well-maintained vehicle from our fleet. All CCIU vehicles have automatic transmissions and dual braking systems.


Prerequisite: Enrollment in/or completion of Teory Instruction and at least sixteen years of age.


*Rates are subject to change without notice.


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