• To train the students in the servicing, maintenance and repair of automobiles for their own future use.
• To give the student the background to enroll in a post-secondary program of A.M.
• To prepare the student for entry level employment in the area of auto mechanics

Auto Mechanics (year 1) is a two hour, four credit lab program on the servicing, maintenance, and repair of automobiles. The student will use textbooks, related technical information and hands-on practice in learning the procedures of and actually repairing automobiles. This course is a pre-requisite for the advanced course. Transportation of students to program sites is provided. Please note: Textbook readability is at 10th grade level; tests will include essay, fill-in-the blank, multiple choice, and vocabulary mastery.

Advanced Auto Mechanics is a three hour, six credit lab that will build upon what is learned in the beginning course. It will include technical work and trouble shooting procedures. The course will provide the mastery of some of the job skills and procedures leading to entry level employment, or a post-secondary program of auto mechanics. Presently efforts are being made to articulate secondary credit to post-secondary programming. Transportation to program sites is provided.

1. Fill out an Information Request form.
2. Contact your guidance counselor to express an interest.
3. Arrange for a visit to the auto shop through your guidance department, principal, or vocational director.
4. Fill out an application (available through your counselor) to enroll in the course at the time of your enrollment. Applications will be screened and processed by the guidance, administration, and auto mechanics teacher.