Health Services Department
The Health Services Department of Pea Ridge School District provides both acute and preventative health care services to all students in our district. A registered nurse or health aide is assigned to each campus in the district. The health care professionals in our district not only see to the daily needs of our students but they also maintain all health records, develop health care plans, assist students in daily medication management in addition to coordination and completion of state required health screenings. Our health care team is also dedicated to making sure students get their needs met outside of their offices as well. They work with our school administration, counselors, staff, and social workers but they collaborate with community partners to provide students with the best care.
Pea Ridge Schools Health Services believe that each student needs to be physically, mentally, and emotionally healthy to be able to optimize their learning experiences.
Helpful Links
Team
Pea Ridge Primary School
Laura Draper, RN
479-451-8183 or 800-451-5395
Fax: 479-431-6168
Pea Ridge Intermediate School
Stephanie Bowen, RN
479-451-1555 or 800-451-4882
Fax: 479-431-6090
Pea Ridge Middle School
Stelli Litchfield, RN
Pea Ridge School District Director of Nursing
479-451-0620 or 800-451-0692
Fax: 479-431-6169
Pea Ridge High School
LaRay Thetford, Health Aide
479-451-8182 or 800-451-1343
Fax: 479-431-6093
Office Hours
Monday - Thursday: 7:30-4:00
Friday: 7:30-3:30
Local: 1-479-451-8181
TF: 1-800-451-0032
Fax: 1-479-431-6095
Pea Ridge School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin or disability in any of its policies, practices or procedures.
Agriculture
There are two pathways offered at Pea Ridge in the agriculture education department, before a student pursues a specific pathway they must first complete the foundational course.
FOUNDATIONAL COURSE
- Survey of Agriculture: Credit 1, Semester 2, Prerequisite: None
A foundation course for all agricultural programs of study. Topics covered include general agriculture, FFA, leadership, supervised agricultural experiences, animal systems, plant systems, agribusiness systems, food products and processing systems, biotechnology, natural resources systems, environmental service systems and power, structural and technical systems.
CERTIFICATIONS:
Boaters Education
CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENTS:
- Creed Speaking
- Livestock Evaluation
- Horse Evaluation
- Poultry Evaluation
- Veterinary Science
- Agricultural Mechanics
- Agricultural Electricity
- Floriculture
- Food Science
- Dairy Products
- Nursery and Landscape
- Forestry
ANIMAL SYSTEMS PATHWAY
Students will explore hands-on projects and activities to learn the characteristics of animal science and work on projects and problems similar to those that animal systems professionals such as veterinarians, livestock producers, animal scientists, embryo technologists, livestock buyers, animal nutritionists, livestock geneticists, USDA inspectors, meat science researchers and feedlot specialists face in their respective careers.
CERTIFICATIONS
- BQA: Beef Quality Assurance
- YQCA: Youth for the Quality Care of Animals
CAREER DEVELOPMENT CONTESTS
- Livestock Evaluation
- Horse Evaluation
- Poultry Evaluation
- Veterinary Science
POWER, STRUCTURAL, AND TECHNICAL PATHWAY
Students will explore hands-on projects and activities to learn the characteristics of agricultural mechanics and work on projects and problems similar to those that power, structural and technical professionals such as machine operators, diesel mechanics, agricultural engineers, heavy equipment maintenance technicians, equipment and parts managers, welders, machinists, electricians, GPS technicians, plumbers and masonry specialists face in their respective careers.
Computer Science and Technology
The Computer Science Programming pathway exposes students to the expansive array of coding languages and their primary uses in various industry and career paths. Driven by each student’s primary interests and strengths, their learning can culminate with one or many ITS (Information Technology Specialist) certifications in JavaScript, Python, HTML & CSS, HTML 5, or Java.
The Computer Science Networking/Hardware pathway exposes students to the methods used to program and communicate with servers and routers. They will study and learn many protocol standards used in industry and career paths. Depending upon each student’s primary interests and strengths, their learning can culminate in one or both ITS certifications in Networking or Networking Security.
Both pathways will teach students how to effectively communicate, collaborate, and persevere. In addition to teaching cyber ethics and professionalism.
Well qualified students may also gain college credit through NWACC by taking and completing a semester of PROG 1003.
Fine Arts
Description coming soon
Audio Visual Technology
The objective of this course is to teach students the many facets of television production and an
appreciation of the art of film. Students will learn how to make short productions by becoming proficient in the
use of basic television studio equipment and off-line computer editing equipment. Students will learn why
critical television and film watching is important, in our roles as both viewers and producers.
Students will also learn the techniques and setup of live production during sporting events and other school
activities. Jobs included in this aspect of production will include producer, camera operator, audio technician,
director, replay tech, on air commentator, and graphics design
TV Production follows, as much as possible, a “teach paperless” philosophy. There is no textbook for
this class; instead, students will view teacher-produced material and real-world examples, covering a range of
subjects pertinent to video and film production.
Students will be responsible for creating video projects. Working in small teams, they will conceive and
produce their own news packages, promos, commercials, and/or short films through the process of pre-
production (scriptwriting), production (shooting), and post-production (editing). Ideally, these projects should
demonstrate and apply creative technique in order to communicate effectively and contribute artistically.
Students agree in advance to use all equipment, including cameras, computers, editing systems,
monitors, video and audio mixers, and related gear, in a safe and responsible manner.
Students will learn industry terms in order to communicate and understand each job role played during the
school year.
Students will also be expected to play a role outside the classroom during live productions, such as football and
basketball games, as well as other school activities.
Marketing and Business
- Technical Design & Applications
- Marketing Business Enterprise
- Small Business Operations
- Technical Design & Application
- Digital Marketing
- Markets & Analytics
Graphic Design
Students participating in the marketing and business pathway will develop skills for entry-level design concepts. Students can earn certifications in Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Autodesk CAD, Autodesk Revit, Makerbot, NOCTI, Job Ready.
Graphic Design Fundamentals – This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamental skills and knowledge needed to create graphic works using industry-standard hardware and software for a variety of purposes and outputs. Areas of study include the understanding of the industry history, terminology, color, design principles, typography and ethical and legal issues related to graphic designers. Emphasis is placed on layout design and the creation and manipulation of graphics and how they are applied in today’s industry standards.
Intermediate Graphic Design – This course is designed to build upon basic knowledge and skills learned in Graphic Design Fundamentals. Students will be acquiring additional knowledge and skills needed to create graphic works using industry-standard hardware and software for a variety of purposes and outputs. Areas of study include the understanding of the industry history, terminology, color, design principles, typography, photography, web graphics, animation and ethical and legal issues related to the graphic design. Emphasis is placed on layout design and the creation and manipulation of graphics and how they are applied in today’s industry standards.
Advanced Graphic Design – This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamental skills and knowledge needed to create graphic works using industry-standard hardware and software for a variety of purposes and outputs. Areas of study include the understanding of the industry history, terminology, color, design principles, typography and ethical and legal issues related to graphic designs. The main emphasis will include layout design and the creation and manipulation of graphics and how they are applied in today’s industry standards.
Design Lab – Simulated experiences of theory-based content from the courses Intermediate Graphic Design and Advanced Graphic Design at a higher level.
Automation, Technology & Manufacturing
Description coming soon
Culinary Arts
Description coming soon.
