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AUTOMOTIVE COLLISION AND REPAIR

Automotive

The Collision Repair program is a course that prepares students for either entry-level positions or advanced training in paint, refinishing, metal repair, and body filling. Students learn how to correctly analyze and repair damage to frames and support structures. The course concentrations on preparing students for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and I-CAR exams in paint and refinishing, structural repair, and nonstructural repair, which is a must in today’s job market.

COLLISION REPAIR

COLLISION REPAIR

Instructor: Steve Gossett
EMAIL: GOSSETT_STEPHEN@HCDE.ORG
ext: 65523

Courses:
Introduction to Collision Repair
Collision Repair Non-Structual
Collision Repair – Painting & Refinishing

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AUTOMOTIVE MAINTENANCE AND LIGHT REPAIR

AUTO MECHANICS Instructor: Mel Newby
Email: newby_william@hcde.org
ext: 65543 (Classroom)
65519, 66520 (Shop)Courses:
Maintenance & Light Repair I
Maintenance & Light Repair II
Maintenance & Light Repair III
Maintenance & Light Repair IV
AUTO MECHANICS

 

Students have the opportunity to earn industry certifications
thru NC3 in Precision Measuring Instruments,
Torque Fundamentals,  and Multimeters

Course content prepares students for the Automotive Service Excellence test and with the marketable skills and knowledge to succeed in today’s demanding job market.

Maintenance & Light Repair 1
Students explore career opportunities and requirements of a professional service technician. Content emphasizes beginning transportation service skills and workplace success skills. Students study safety, tools, equipment, shop operations, basic engine fundamentals, and basic technician skills.

Maintenance and Light Repair II
Students study automotive general electrical systems, starting and charging systems, batteries, lighting, and electrical accessories.

Maintenance and Light Repair III 
Students study and service suspension and steering systems and brake systems.

Maintenance and Light Repair IV 
Students study and service automotive HVAC systems, engine performance systems, automatic and manual transmission/transaxle systems, and practice workplace soft skills.
Upon completing all of the Maintenance and Light Repair courses, students may enter automotive service industry as an entry level technician.

COSMETOLOGY

Needham, Kristy
EMAIL: NEEDHAM_KRISTY@HCDE.ORG
ext: 65536 (Classroom)
65535 (Salon)Courses:
Cosmetology I
Cosmetology II
Cosmetology III
Cosmetology IV
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                                                                                                 Ms. Lecroy Photo LeCroy, Hollie
EMAIL:  LECROY_HOLLIE@HCDE.ORG
ext: 65537 (Classroom)Courses:
Cosmetology I
TCAT I

 

Sequoyah High School offers the students a chance to experience the basics of hair, nails, and skin care in our Cosmetology I class. Throughout this exciting program, students will learn shampooing, hairstyling & design, manicuring, pedicuring, artificial nails, facials, waxing, haircutting & hair color. The program also teaches life skills, on the job skills, communicating for success, all necessary to help the students be their best self and to be successful in their careers. The Cosmetology program offered through Sequoyah High School is part of the TCAT program (Tennessee College of Applied Technology) with Chattanooga State Technical Community College. Through this TCAT program, students will obtain hours earned at school that can be applied to reaching their goal of 1500 hours and passing the TN State Board of Cosmetology examination.  

DIGITAL ARTS AND DESIGN

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               Grant Sullivan GRANT SULLIVAN
Email: sullivan_g@hcde.org
ext: 65564 (Classroom)
65565 (Shop)Courses:
Digital Arts & Design Level I
Digital Arts & Design Level II
Digital Arts & Design Level III

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

Scotty Cordell Photo SCOTTY CORDELL
Email:cordell_s@hcde.org
ext: 65582 (Classroom)
65583 (Shop)Courses:
Fundamentals of Construction
Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing Systems
Electrical Systems
Career Exploration

This course is designed to provide the student with a general overview of both Electricity and Residential Wiring. It is taught as Electricity I to first year students and Electricity II to second and third year students. Both courses consist of classroom and shop instruction with emphasis placed on hands-on-work. Upon completion of this course students will be able to communicate electrical terminology, wire and install residential circuits and work as an electrician helper. After three years of this course students can apply for apprentice positions to an electrician journeyman.

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ENGLISH

The Sequoyah High School English Department is committed to inspiring an appreciation for the English language language and its literatures while promoting literacy -specifically the ability to write, read and think critically.ENGLISH DEPARTMENT TEACHERS

 

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Groce, Brandi
EMAIL: groce_brandi@hcde.org
ext. 65513Courses:
English 9
English 12
Journalism / Yearbook
 Staff Photo_Prieur Prieur, Carson
EMAIL: prieur_carson@hcde.org
ext.65541Courses:
English 10
English 11

END OF COURSE ONLINE TEST PRACTICETo preview or administer a Practice Test or Item Sampler:
1. Go to www.pearsonaccess.com and choose “Tennessee”
2. Click on the “Support” tab at the top of the page
3. On the left of the page under “Resource Categories” select “ePATs”
4. At the top of the page next to “View by:” choose “Achievement” or “EOC”
5. Select the desired Practice Test or Item sampler and launch the ePAT

EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION

 Christeen Harding Photo Christi Harding
EMAIL: harding_c@hcde.org
ext. 65558 (Office)
65552 (Classroom)Courses:
Inclusion Math – All Grades
Principles of Transition:
Focus on Adulthood
Work Based Learning:
Career Practicum
Megan Rogers
EMAIL: rodgers_m@hcde.org
ext. 65560 (Office)
65524 (Classroom)Courses:
Principles of Transition
Introduction to Self Management
*Provide Academic Support for Math and English
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 Cristina Phillips Photo Cristina Phillips
EMAIL: phillips_cristina@hcde.org
ext. 65586 (Office)
65585 (Classroom)Courses:
Principles of Transition:
Intro to Self-Determination
Inclusion Math & English
Biology 1A

MACHINING TECHNOLOGIES

Kirk Johnson
EMAIL: johnson_kirk@hcde.org
ext. 65517 (Classroom)
65518 (Shop)Courses:
Principles of Manufacturing
Machine Tool 1
TCAT 1
TCAT 2
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MATHEMATICS

Staff Photo_Martin Jessie Poole
EMAIL; poole_jessie@hcde.org
ext. 65525Courses:
Algebra I
Jeremy Allen
EMAIL: allen_jeremy@hcde.org
ext. 65545Courses:
Geometry
SAILS
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MATHEMATICS Taylor Underwood
EMAIL: underwood_t@hcde.org
ext. 65548Courses:
Algebra II
Geometry

 

END OF COURSE ONLINE TEST PRACTICETo preview or administer a Practice Test or Item Sampler:
1. Go to www.pearsonaccess.com and choose “Tennessee”
2. Click on the “Support” tab at the top of the page
3. On the left of the page under “Resource Categories” select “ePATs”
4. At the top of the page next to “View by:” choose “Achievement” or “EOC”
5. Select the desired Practice Test or Item sampler and launch the ePAT

Interactive Websites

http://www.iq.poquoson.org/2005vasol/eocalgi/eocalgi05.htm
http://cuacs8.mck.ncsu.edu/mathsampleitems/main.html

Algebra Online Games:
Graphing: ;http://hotmath.com/hotmath_help/games/kp/kp_hotmath_sound.swf;
Simplifying: ;http://www.10ticks.co.uk/PacAlgebra/AlgebraPacMath.aspx;
Equations: ;http://www.math-play.com/Algebra-Math-Games.html;

Algebra Mathterpiece Program: mathterpiece.xls
Download File
Forensics/Algebra lesson:
Blood Spatter Spreadsheet
blood spatter spreadsheet lyle & louise
Download File

SOCIAL STUDIES

HISTORY, GEOGRAPHY & ECONOMICS

SOCIAL STUDIES LINKS

National Geographic
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/
The Smithsonian
https://www.si.edu/
The History Channel
www.history.com
World History
http://www.hyperhistory.com/online_n2/History_n2/a.html
The Heritage Foundation – all things Econ and Politics
http://www.heritage.org/
Economic Country Rankings
http://www.heritage.org/index/ranking
US Debt Clock
http://www.usdebtclock.org/
The White House
https://www.whitehouse.gov/
US House of Representatives
http://www.house.gov/
US Senate
http://www.senate.gov/index.htm
State of Tennessee
www.tn.gov
Hamilton County Election Commission
http://elect.hamiltontn.gov/

Election Commission for Hamilton County, TN
elect.hamiltontn.gov
Election Commission website for Hamilton County, TN. Hamilton County is located in the
southeast corner of Tennessee. Chattanooga is the county seat.

STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS

Carpentry & Construction

Instructor: Chris Grizzle
Email: grizzle_chris@hcde.org
ext: 65580 (Classroom)
65581 (Shop)Courses:
Fundamentals of Construction
Structural Systems I
Structural Systems II
Career Exploration
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WELDING

Candice Clark Smith Photo Candice Clark-Smith
EMAIL: clark-smith_c@hcde.org
ext. 65514 (Classroom)
65515 (Shop)
65516 (Supply)Courses:
Principles of Manufacturing
Welding I
TCAT I
TCAT II

Download File Competition  Welding

Students will study and practice skills in safety, oxyfuel cutting, plasma arc cutting, shielded metal arc, gas metal arc, flux core arc, gas tungsten arc, blueprint, layout and fitting. Students will weld on various materials including carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminum in all positions. Student welder qualification test in accordance with the American Welding Society Education Institue, A.M.S.E., and A.P.I Codes.