What does Technology have to offer?
Technology courses are hands on skills based and project driven courses that teach students skills that they can pursue as a career or just develop transferable skills that will help them in their daily lives.
All grade 10 course are open to any career path and grade 11 and 12 Computer, Communication and Technological Design courses are designed for students pursuing University or College Career Paths. Construction and Transportation are designed for students pursuing College or Work Place Vocations.
There are also Alternative Learning, High School Major Programs and Co-op available for students who want to specialize in a specific area. Ask your guidance counsellor if this is a good option for you.
Staff
- Mr. K. Eskelinen - Department Head
- Mr. T. Hickling
- Mrs. C. Thompson
- Mr. A. Cozzi
Technology Courses Offered at Aurora High School
This is a brief overview of the five technologies offered at Aurora High School at the senior level.
Do you like solving problems? This course focuses on computer hardware and software. Students will learn about how to write programs which will control robotics and other control systems using programming software.
Ever have the itch to create your own blog site or shoot and edit videos and photos. You can, utilizing industry standard equipment and software. Projects cover audio/video production, animation, photography, publishing and web design.
From the basics of technical drawings and sketching to making prototypes, design is the “spice of life”. Typical projects require the use of Auto CAD Lt and making scaled models.
Interested in making things in wood, buying a house, someday, or you just enjoy working with your mind and hands? Students are required to learn about the safe use of major woodworking machines. Typical projects may include: various home accent pieces, lathe turnings, construction models, and independent designs
Are you looking for a career in the automotive industry or just want to learn how to service and maintain your car, boat, lawn mower or go-cart?