Although child care career preparation is the major emphasis, it is also a valuable course for students interested in elementary teaching. Students gain experience by working in the on-site, state licensed day care center and through job shadowing throughout the Kalamazoo area. Students have the opportunity to plan activities, apply basic principles of child guidance and gain supervised job experience. Cosmetology Students must enroll in cosmetology for both their junior and senior years and attend class during the summer between the junior and senior year. Students complete a minimum of 1,500 hours of classroom and lab instruction to prepare for state licensing.
Course work includes hygiene, chemical hair treatments, cutting, styling and anatomy.
This program develops the skills necessary for entry-level employment in the security and law enforcement fields. It is designed to provide the foundation for those students seeking advanced training in the criminal justice area. Basic criminal law, fundamentals of police patrol, communication and report writing, first aid training and security procedures are included. Teacher Externship The Teacher Education Externship program is for high school seniors who have a desire to pursue a career within the field of education. The program's intent is to prepare students for teaching with the expectation that they gain the experience necessary to make an informed choice.