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Animal Science
The Agricultural Education Program is offered to all four grades of high school students. Students will learn a variety of topics through their courses, including, but not limited to: communication, agriscience, food, natural resources, plants, agricultural engineering, animals, ecosystems, energy, horticulture, water quality/management, agribusiness management, veterinary science, and job preparation. Students also participate in the Lancaster FFA chapter, where they gain many valuable leadership skills and can experience Ag career fields. Students enrolled in this program will have an SAE program or Supervised Agricultural Experience. This is a project that is developed by the student and completed outside of the school day. Students have many opportunities for leadership, personal growth, and career success when enrolled in agricultural education. During their senior year, students can enroll in the agribusiness work program and are eligible for work release. Senior year, a major focus will be placed on Veterinarian Focus and Animal Health.
Auto Technology
Auto Technology Career Opportunities:
- Technician in dealership/shop
- Parts counter person
- Service writer
- Tire shop
- Lube/service center technician
Articulations Agreements:
- Students can transfer 12 college credits to the University of Northwestern Ohio, Universal Technical Institute, Ohio Technical College
Student A.S.E. Certifications Offered:
- Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
- Automobile Service Technology AST
- Brakes
- Electrical/Electronic Systems
- Engine Performance
- Engine Repair
- Heating and Air Conditioning
- Maintenance and Light Repair
- Manual Drive Train and Axles
- Suspension and Steering
- Maintenance Light Repair MLR
*Certifications are offered at the end of each course.
Broadcasting
Lights, Camera, Action. This exciting program is for students who want the chance to be creative, like to work with technology, and want to learn all about the world of Video and Television Production. Students gain hands-on skills while creating video and audio projects, motion graphics, soundtracks, scriptwriting and more. They will learn to produce all forms of media including short films, newscasts, music videos, documentaries. and more.Lights, Camera, Action. This exciting program is for students who want the chance to be creative, like to work with technology, and want to learn all about the world of Video and Television Production. Students gain hands-on skills while creating video and audio projects, motion graphics, soundtracks, scriptwriting and more. They will learn to produce all forms of media including short films, newscasts, music videos, documentaries. and more.
Carpentry
Construction Academy:
Carpentry and Masonry Pathway
Career Opportunities:
- Carpenter, Drywall Installation and Finish, Framer, Roofer, Mason, Concrete installer, Finish Carpenter.
College Credits/Articulations:
- Columbus State Community College
- Between 5-10 hours of coursework
- ODE Industry Credits:
- 12 Credits
Junior Courses:
- Core Construction
- Principles of Wood Construction
Senior Courses:
- Carpentry and Masonry
- Structural Systems
Construction Tech
Construction Academy:
Mechanical Electrical Plumbing Pathway
Career Opportunities:
- Carpenter, Plumber, Electrician, HVAC,
College Credits/Articulations:
- Columbus State Community College
- Between 5-10 hours of coursework
- ODE Industry Credits:
- 12 Credits
Junior Courses:
- Core Construction
- Principles of Wood Construction
Senior Courses:
- Mechanical Electrical Plumbing
- Plumbing & Pipe-fitting Systems
Cosmetology
Plan for the future, start your career while you are in high school and walk out with a license to work in a salon. You are the star of your story!! The LHS Cosmetology Program is a two year program (Junior and Senior Year). Cosmetology is a 1500 hour program. In today’s world, the program is 20% distant learning and 80% in-class learning. Students who complete their high school career-tech cosmetology program and hold a valid State Of Ohio Cosmetology License, may have the opportunity to earn 30 credit hours towards an Associates of Technical Studies Degree.
Criminal Science
The Criminal Science Program offers a challenging curriculum that integrates employability, knowledge, and skill with a high level of academics. This curriculum will help prepare students for higher education, employment, and the ability to compete in the workforce. Upon completion of the program, students may earn up to 23 hours of college credit.
Culinary Arts
Lancaster High School’s award winning culinary program is an industry, ProStart certified and Articulated college credit, two-year program for junior and senior students. The Program is recognized as a Hospitality Program of Distinction and has been listed in the Elite 50 high school programs in the nation for the last six years. The Career and Technical Education program develops the best and brightest talent into tomorrow’s industry leaders. From culinary techniques to management skills, ProStart’s industry-driven curriculum provides real-world educational opportunities and builds practical skills and a foundation that will last a lifetime. By bringing industry and the classroom together, ProStart gives students a platform to discover new interests and talents and opens doors for fulfilling careers. Students who achieve certification earn college credits at area and nationally recognized culinary schools. Students also compete in FCCLA and SkillsUSA.
Teaching Academy & Childcare
Prepare for careers as a licensed childcare provider, teacher, teaching assistant or aide, nanny, social worker, or any career working with children. Students who train in this program are given the best real-world experience: work in state-licensed learning centers and preschools in the Lancaster Community, where they develop essential skills in teaching and leadership, managing toddlers and infants, and lesson planning. Students who have a heart and mind for children are perfect for this program that develops future early childhood educators and influences the future of children by shaping their intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development In the ECE program, students will use research and creative problem-solving to deliver developmentally appropriate materials for young children. In this program, you will work in Lancaster City School preschool center, playing an essential role in caring for young children from the community.
Health Tech
What is Health Tech?
2 year program for students interested in a career in the health care industry.
Potential careers:
Nursing, EMT, physical therapy assistant, radiology, pharmacy, sonography, athletic trainer, surgical technician, patient care assistant, state tested nursing assistant.
Juniors Learn:
-Basic patient care skills
-Medical terminology
-Attend clinicals to obtain real world experiences
-Complete program to become a state tested nursing assistant
-View an autopsy
Seniors Learn and Earn:
-Hearing and vision screening in LCS elementaries
-Blood pressure booth at the Fairfield county fair
-Patient Care Technician Certificate
-Externships at a various sites in Fairfield County
-College Credit Plus course in Medical Terminology
-Articulation with COTC, CSCC, Hocking College
Marketing
The Marketing Education Program is a Career Tech program at the main campus of Lancaster High School. The program is designed to provide an overview of business, marketing, entrepreneurship and management. However, the program is NOT solely for students pursuing business careers. In fact most students in the program hope to work in other fields such as education, medicine, law and the military. So WHY do so many students with different career paths enroll in marketing??? Because the program is designed with the mindset that the STUDENT IS THE PRODUCT; a product that needs to be marketable to future colleges and employers. This is accomplished through a learning by doing approach. Within the program students collaborate with community members, industry professionals and mentors in their desired career field. Students also work together in large projects that require them to sharpen and assess their own leadership, communication and other employability skills. So while students are learning about business and marketing they are also learning how to best market themselves and build an outstanding resume.
Multimedia
Multimedia is a Career Technical Program at Lancaster High School that provides junior and senior students with an education in photography, videography, graphic design, and screen printing. Students enter the program their junior year and will spend the entire year in a three period block learning environment at Stanbery Career Center. Upon completion of their junior year, students will return their senior year to the same location and the same learning environment. Over the two years in the program, students will learn through hands on learning experiences that will allow them to create products that will have real world application, such as taking senior photographs, making promotional videos, designing posters, stickers, and artwork for apparel, and screen printing on apparel. Multimedia is a great program for any student interested in the multimedia field, photography, design, screen printing, or just wants to learn something new in a hands-on environment.
Systems Tech & Industrial Engineering
Systems Technology graduates are highly skilled professionals. Working closely with electrical, mechanical, or manufacturing engineers, they provide input and leadership into the development, design fabrication, and installation of the equipment they maintain. These individuals have a broad range of highly marketable skills in electrical/electronics, machining, automated systems, robotics, welding, and fluid power applications. Noted advancement can be enjoyed with post-secondary education in a related field.