Enrollment is a competitive process at each sending school. Students who want to be considered for a technical program need to complete a Lewis & Clark application form and return it to their home school guidance office. Student information is compiled regarding grades, attendance, discipline patterns and aptitude testing. Students who have completed the entire application procedure will be rated. Enrollment is based on the cooperative decision of the enrollment team at each sending school. For priority consideration, students need to complete the application procedure including testing by the enrollment date set at each sending school yearly. Applications received after enrollment will be considered on a space available basis. All classes at Lewis & Clark Career Center meet for three periods each day and earn three units of credit per year. Articulation agreements are in place in certain programs for qualified students who complete their program. Students who complete the technical program with a minimum of 90% attendance and 75% average will receive a certificate of completion. An honors certificate will be awarded to students who maintain 95% attendance and 95% academic average.
Two year program, three units of credit per year.
This course is open to individuals who have an interest in auto service trades in terms of a career goal. It is recommended that the student have credit in general shop and/or a general metals course. Automotive instruction at Lewis & Clark consists of a two- year program, which provides the student with the basic theory and skills needed to service today's automobiles. Classroom instruction is followed by shop activities, which duplicate real working conditions. Engines, transmissions, and electrical units are dismantled, repaired and adjusted. Many outside customer cars are repaired in the same manner as in the professional shop under the instructor's supervision. Students will gain experience in shop management by writing work orders, ordering parts, and controlling the issuance of hand tools. This course is certified in all eight categories of the nationally recognized Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification program. The instructors are ASE certified "Master Technicians."
Two year program, three units of credit per year
This course is open to Juniors who have an interest in auto collision repair as a wage earning occupation. In the first year of the program, students will learn how to oxyacetylene and mig weld, straighten sheet metal, shape fillers, plastic and fiberglass repair as well as painting procedures. In the second year, students will learn how to paint with basecoat/clearcoat, align vehicle sheet metal, add detailing, install glass, and repair unibodies. Mechanical and electrical services are also covered. The course is geared to prepare students for entry-level auto collision repair and to take the A.S.E. certification test.
Two year program, three units of credit per year.
Combination welding is open to persons interested in welding as an occupation. In this program, students are instructed in safety and the proper steps of procedure for each welding process. Plasma cutting, air arc operation, brazing, flame cutting, arc, mig, and tig welding processes, and operation of basic shop equipment are taught. The lab is set up to simulate the welding industry. Students are evaluated by written tests and by testing their welds as specified by the American Welding code. Students interested in a career in welding should have good eye/hand coordination, mechanical aptitude, manual dexterity, freedom from asthma, allergies and physical disabilities which prevent bending, stooping, lifting and working in awkward positions.
Two year program; 3 units of credit per year.
Drafting and Design Technology is a two-year course designed for juniors in high school intending to enter drafting or the engineering fields. The program is structured so that upon completion, the student will be qualified to enter a wide variety of engineering graphic areas at an entry level. The student may also continue post-high school training in drafting if desired. In the first year, the program concentrates on general drafting skills with an emphasis on mechanical drafting areas including welding, sheet metal, gearing, castings and power transfer. The second year encompasses specific trade areas such as structural steel detailing, architectural drafting, process piping, cartography (surveying), electronics drafting and computer aided drafting (CAD). It is recommended that students have two units of mathematics with average or better grades. Algebra and Geometry would be helpful.
Two year program; 3 units of credit per year.
This course is open to juniors who show an interest and aptitude in the field of construction as a wage earning occupation. Students are familiarized with entry-level skills for the major trades involved in residential construction such as carpentry, electrical, plumbing, heating and air conditioning, drywall hanging and concrete work. Most of the program involves the actual building of a house in Lewis & Clark Career Center's own subdivision. Students not only gain experience in home construction, but also will learn about subdivision construction. Houses are sold upon completion. Students will gain experience in building both a single and a two-story dwelling. It is recommended that students have one year of industrial arts.
Two year program; 3 units of credit per year.
This course will provide students with training in refrigeration, heating and air conditioning to qualify them for employment as an apprentice or helper assistant to an A/C mechanic in service and/or installation of equipment. The course will cover tool selection and use, tubing, piping, brazing, soldering and basics of compression refrigeration and air conditioning & heating systems. Electric circuits and components, troubleshooting, basic sheet metal, customer relations, and preparation for EPA exam will also be covered. Applicants should have a good mechanical aptitude and be able to understand both written and verbal instructions. Basic algebra and background in general science or physics would be helpful. Students should be in good physical condition and free from respiratory problems.
One year program; 3 units of credit per year.
Data Management is designed to introduce students to the most common computer applications for business: operating systems, presentation, desktop publishing, e-mail, word processors, spreadsheets, and database management systems. These tools are used by managers, secretaries, students, and personal users for a variety of tasks. This course will provide the fundamental information students need to know both to create and to manage documents, spreadsheets, and data files. More importantly, it will provide a foundation for later exploration of more sophisticated tasks using these software programs. A practicum is available during the fourth quarter for students who have achieved minimum standards required by industry. These students would report to their on-site location throughout the community. Off-site instruction, with pay, is available periodically for students who demonstrate required knowledge, skills and successful work habits. An articulation agreement has been signed with the St. Charles County Community College. Students who qualify and pass appropriate testing are eligible to receive up to 10 hours of college credit. Students will have the opportunity to become certified through the Microsoft Office User Program (CMOU). In addition to skill development, students are encouraged to develop good work habits, proper attitudes and effective communication techniques. Classes in business education help prepare students for this area of training. (Completion of a typing or keyboarding course is a prerequisite.)
One or Two year program; 3 units of credit per year.
This program prepares student for entry-level professional positions in the exciting world of computer programming or networking technology. St. Louis area employers constantly seek up-to-date technical computer training and experience. Students who complete this course will find they are welcome in business and industry setting everywhere. This course provides either 480 (1 year) or 960 (2 years) course of instruction in the student's choice of one of the following two major areas: Computer Programming: Students learn to write instructions for the computer to solve a variety of different types of problems including business applications, operating system applications, 3D programming and computer game programming. They study the dominant PC development language, C++, and such supporting applications as ActiveX, OpenGL and DirectX 7.0a and 8.0 Other software such as Metacreations 3D Suite, Genesis 3D, and various editing tools are available to support the programming area. Networking Technology: Students have the opportunity to build a computer from scratch, to install network cards, to make and test cables, to set up a small network in the classroom, and to control network operating systems. Students must acquire a detailed knowledge of Windows 98, Windows NT4 Workstation and Server, Windows 2000 Professional and 2000 Server, and Red Hat Linux 6.2. Hardware used in this course includes a Pentium IV 1.3GHz server w/1GB of RAM and a Pentium III 500MHx server with 256MB of RAM, Pentium III 450MHz computers & AMD Athlon 750MHz computers with 128/256MB of RAM, a Phillips 4X CD-RW drive, a 5X Creative DVD Drive, and HP page scanner, HP color inkjet & black laser printers, two 36GB RAID stations, ATT@HOME cable Internet connection, various network hubs, 3Com switch, and CISCO router and switch devices. Software includes Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows NT4 Workstation and NT4 Server, Windows 2000 Professional and 2000 Server, Metacreations 3D Suite, Microsoft Visual C++ 6.0, Red Hat Linux 6.2, and others. Students can receive college credit for their work through articulation agreement with St. Charles Community College, Linn State Technical College, and Ranken Technical College. Students are encouraged to acquire professional certifications in their chosen area such as A+ and Network + Certification, Cisco Certification (Cisco Certified Network Associate), or the Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) in C++. These certifications require the payment of a fee to the testing station. (Prerequisite: Keyboarding, Microcomputer Applications I).
1 year program; 3 units of credit per year
The Health Occupations course offers learning experiences for seniors in high school designed to create or further stimulate their interest in the many career opportunities available in the health field. This course is designed to be challenging. It is taught similarly to a junior college course. The student will learn and develop beginning skills and understanding in the basic procedures needed for an entry-level job in the health field of their choice. These procedures include bed making; vital signs; CPR; oral hygiene; operating equipment such as wheelchairs, stretchers, hydraulic lifts; 1000 word medical terminology; anatomy; use of computers, as well as job readiness skills. The first semester includes classroom theory, demonstrations and practice. During the second semester, students begin to draw upon previously acquired knowledge and basic skills by applying them to various health services through supervised clinical observations and experiences. Students are placed in community work training stations Monday - Thursday during the second semester. Students must maintain a C average in order to be placed in rotation second semester and remain in the program. Each student selects four areas of interest for a rotation schedule. These areas can be in a hospital, clinic, or private office. Students are challenged and encouraged to develop to their maximum potential in the career of their choice. Units of study will cover careers in health field, medical terminology, anatomy, basic human needs and communications, safety measures, infection control, body mechanics, measuring and recording vital signs, patient care and comfort measures, nutrition and fluid balance, special care procedures, basic emergencies and employment opportunities.
1 and 2 year program; 3 units of credit per year
The Health Related Occupations program at Lewis & Clark is either a one-or two-year course. This course is taught at a slower pace and allows for repetition in order to successfully complete the course requirements. The purpose of the program is for the student to master necessary skills to obtain a job in a health related occupation. Students may choose to train in one or more of the following areas: (other areas may be available), Physical Therapy, Nursing, Transporting, Materials Management and Child Care. Students attend classes at Lewis & Clark to learn the skills of the occupation for which they will be seeking employment. The second semester is spent at a work setting in the community practicing the skills that were learned in the classroom. Some of the skills include bed making; taking vital signs; oral hygiene; operating equipment such as wheelchairs, stretchers, hydraulic lifts, etc. and converting units of measure from standard to metric. Students also develop human relations skills that are needed in working with patients. Students who are chosen to become an aide/assistant in any of the other specified areas will receive appropriate classroom instruction until they are prepared to work in a community setting. Skills learned at Lewis & Clark will be put to use during second semester. The supportive classroom environment and the supervised work setting allows each student to progress at his/her rate of development as a potential employee. Course content includes orientation to program, safety, body mechanics, use of equipment, vital signs, personal care of patients, professional grooming, basic nursing procedures, nutrition and job seeking skills.
1 and 2 year program; 3 units of credit per year
This program prepares juniors and/or seniors to diagnose and repair two- and four-cycle engines on such equipment as lawn mowers, chainsaws, roto tillers, edgers and trimmers. Power equipment instruction ranges from home-use equipment to commercial equipment. Students will learn to adjust, clean, lubricate and when necessary replace worn or defective parts such as spark plugs, ignition points, valves and carburetors. Other skills taught include wheel alignment, deck repair, blade balancing, blade and chain sharpening, battery testing and electrical repair. Troubleshooting and problem solving on all types of equipment are stressed. Basic reading skills are required, as students will need to be able to refer to service manuals for detailed directions.
1 and 2 year program; 3 units of credit per year
This course is designed for juniors or seniors with special needs who have an interest in the supermarket or retail industry. This is an active, hands-on, multimedia approach that emphasizes instructional strategies that are successful with special needs populations. The program has three phases: classroom instruction, community-based transition, and internship experience. The classroom instruction includes lessons on self-awareness, social skills, communication skills, human resource skills, and employability skills. The training areas covered in both classroom and on-site experiences include: safety, cashier, produce, grocery, dairy, frozen foods, deli, bakers, and other retail skills. Skills learned in the classroom are reinforced through the community- based transition phase of the program. During this time, the student job shadows at participating stores. A four-week internship concludes the program and provides students with a chance for continued employment.
This program is open to juniors, seniors and post-secondary students who have an interest in computer maintenance as a wage earning occupation. Students will learn to install, test and repair computer hardware, software and peripheral equipment. Extensive operational theory for computers and networks is incorporated in the course with an emphasis on achieving A+ certification. Basic electronic theory and test equipment use is also covered. Students who successfully complete this program will be able to provide technical support for hardware, software and network systems. Graduates may be employed by computer retailers, service companies or consulting firms. Students applying for this program should have completed Keyboarding, Algebra I, and have a basic understanding of microcomputer application software. (Prerequisites: Algebra I, Keyboarding, Microcomputer Applications.)
Two year program; 3 units of credit per year.
This program is designed to prepare students for apprenticeship or entry-level jobs in masonry construction. Students will learn to lay brick and block in various bond patterns used in commercial and residential construction. Course will include construction techniques for building fireplaces and chimneys, arches, special wall openings, double wythe and reinforced masonry, wall anchoring systems, flashings and prevention of water penetration and masonry paving. Students will also gain knowledge of various types of stone construction and tuckpointing. Units of study will cover safety practices and procedures; tools and equipment used in masonry construction; properties, sizes and uses of clay and concrete masonry units; experience in laying brick, block and stone in various bond patterns; reinforced masonry walls; masonry veneer construction; layout and construction of fireplaces and chimneys; mathematics for masonry and measuring systems; blueprint reading and construction plans. Students must be able to work at heights on scaffolds, lift and handle heavy materials, work in group situations as a team member, follow instructions, and accomplish all tasks in an accurate and safe manner.
2 year program; 3 units of credit per year
This course will teach students to install, repair and troubleshoot wiring in residential and commercial buildings. Students will learn to install switches, receptacles, lighting, panels, and low voltage wiring in single-family homes, duplexes, commercial buildings, high-rise complexes, hospitals, factories, and electrical power generating plants. Students must be physically fit and capable of working in all weather conditions and in a variety of work locations. An aptitude for algebra and reading technical drawings is necessary.