Child Development introduces students to the developmental characteristics of children from infancy to five years of age. The four-year program offers students fundamental insights into the physical, emotional, and cognitive development of young children. The individuals trained in this area will be well prepared for the demanding child care profession and to become potential, future educators. The actual field experiences will be developed in concert with the laws governing professional child care training facilities. Students in the Child Development program will be able to apply for a CDA Child Development Associate certificate. This gives students a significant advantage when beginning a career in the educational or child care fields. Students who hold a CDA are eligible to receive 9 college credits at Warren County Community College.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT I prerequisite- none 10 credits
Students will learn the basic fundamentals of child care services to include teacher/caregiver responsibilities, physical, social, emotional development from infancy to five years of age, and social changes.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT II prerequisite- Child Development I 10 credits
The mainstay of the coursework in level II will focus on creating a safe environment for the children. Arts and crafts, teaching basics, and first aid for the workplace will be introduced. Also, the students will have practical experience within an on-site preschool facility.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT III prerequisite- Child Development II 15 credits
The third year coursework will consist of instruction in art, music, and literature experiences for young children, plus pre-reading and pre-writing activities. Various field trips to day care centers and other related facilities will be planned
CHILD DEVELOPMENT IV prerequisite- Child Development III 15 credits
In the final year of study, students will learn curriculum planning, communication skills involving parents, special needs children considerations and accommodations, career opportunities, plus job search techniques, resume writing, and interview skills.
*All students in each grade will be given experience and responsibilities in the preschool currently operating at Warren Tech.
Proposed Sequence of Courses
Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Business Management
Child Development I Phys. Ed/ Health Child Development III Phys. Ed/ Health
Biology Psychology/ Sociology
Health Science I U.S. History I English 12
English 9 English 10 English 11 Preschool Experience
Spanish I Spanish II Environmental Science
General Science Health Science II Art for the Trades Child Development IV
Phys. Ed/ Health Child Development II Phys. Ed/ Health
World History U.S. History II
Graduation Requirements
The following are high school graduation requirements as established through state law/regulations or Board policy.
Satisfactory completion of a Board of Education approved program consisting of:
4 years of English
4 years of Health/Physical Education
3 years of Social Studies (World History, U.S. History I, and U.S. History II)
3 years of Mathematics and 3 years of Science
1 year of Fine, Practical, or Performing Arts
1 year of Business Management
Senior Year Research Paper
1 year of a World Language (2 years for college prep)
Other minimum requirements are listed by shop specialty
A senior must take and complete a national or state-validated test in their vocational area. Students must take a class every period. There are NO STUDY HALLS. It is anticipated that students, on average, will graduate with 170 credits, inclusive of state-mandated and CTE requirements. Students must pass the HSPA in Reading, Mathematics, and Writing in order to receive a diploma unless exempt through the I.E.P. process.
Students who fail their Career Major/Academy Program or three or more courses for the entire year will not be re-admitted to WCTS for the following year.
Each course of study required for graduation shall include a statement of the required proficiencies to be mastered by the students enrolled in the course. Credit for each required course will be awarded upon the successful completion of the program assigned and satisfaction of the proficiencies identified. Students shall be given every reasonable opportunity to remediate and satisfy failed proficiencies.
Successful completion of remedial courses in HSPA English or HSPA Mathematics will count toward the total number of credits required for graduation. However, those courses will not satisfy the curriculum requirement for high school English or Mathematics.
