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About Coach Joe Collins

Welcome Students, Parents and Players,
   This is my 9th year in education and I am excited to be at Canton High School. I am married with 3 children. My oldest daughter (KyAnn) just graduated from Texas A&M and is teaching at the Canton Intermediate school. My middle daughter (Kinley) is currently attending York University in York Nebraska. Kinley was on a Basketball scholarship but recently received an E-Gaming scholarship and is beginning her Junior Year. My son is a Senior and attends Yantis High School. My wife April is an RN for Wills Point JH.
   I retired from the Air Force after 23 years and immediately began teaching and coaching Girls Basketball in Texas. I held many jobs in the Air Force including: Firefighter, Combat Arms, Security Forces, Deployment training and 1st Sgt. I have a strong background in Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice, Security and Written Communication. I Graduated from Wayland Baptist University in 2000 for Criminal Justice and I also hold 3 Associate degrees in Fire Science, Human Resources and Police Sciences.
   I will be teaching (BIM) Business Information Management and Principles of Law.
   My passion and hobby is basketball and I look forward to being the assistant Girls basketball Coach!

Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security

Canton High School

Coach Joe Collins

Room: 301




Course Description: Students will examine the roles and responsibilities of police, courts, corrections, private security, and protective agencies of fire and emergency services. The course provides students with an overview of the skills necessary for careers in law, law enforcement, fire service, security, and corrections.


Evaluation Procedures:


50% Daily Assignments and Quizzes

50% Tests and Projects


Course Outline/Units


Unit 1: Exploring Careers: Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security

Unit 2: Skills for Health Science Professionals

Unit 3: Introduction to Professional Communication 

Unit 4: Law Enforcement Services

Unit 5: Communication Styles

Unit 6: Correction Services

Unit 7: Public Speaking Basics

Unit 8: Legal Services

Unit 9: Written Communication Practices

Unit 10: Mathematics in the Workplace

Unit 11: Scientific Procedures & Safety 

Unit 12: Jobs, Careers & Education 

Unit 13: A Job Defined: Police Officer, Emergency Dispatcher, Emergency Medical Technician, Chief of Police

Unit 14: Public Safety Systems & Agencies

Unit 15: Emergency & Fire Management Services

Unit 16: Court Systems & Structures

Unit 17: Criminal Law History & Development

Unit 18: Laws & Codes in Texas

Unit 19: Private Security Systems & Agencies

Unit 20: Security & Protective Services

Unit 21: Interagency Cooperation

Unit 22: Ethical Practices in Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security

Unit 23: Citizenship Basics

Unit 24: Skills for Real World Survival 

Unit 25: Employability Skills

Unit 26: First Aid Basics 

B.I.M Business Information Management

Canton High School

Coach Joe Collins

Room: 301




Course Description: Students will develop Technology skills with applications to personal or business situations focusing on word processing, spreadsheet, database, telecommunications, desktop publishing, presentation management, networking, operating systems, and emerging technologies. Students will utilize a Microsoft “learn by doing” guide that will also prepare them to be evaluated through the Microsoft evaluation system and receive a Microsoft Certificate in several program areas if they pass the Microsoft content exam.


Evaluation Procedures:


50% Daily Assignments and Quizzes

50% Tests and Projects


Course Outline/Units


1st Semester: Basic Computer Concepts, College and Career Readiness, Microsoft Word, Desktop Publishing


2nd Semester: Microsoft Excel (spreadsheet), Microsoft Powerpoint, Presentation skills


Objectives:


  1. Students develop research, listening, interpretation and organization skills.
  2. Students select appropriate technology to address business needs.
  3. Students apply word processing technology.
  4. Students develop communication skills necessary to a changing business environment.
  5. Students produce business documents.
  6. Students apply spreadsheet technologies
  7. Students apply database technologies.
  8. Students apply desktop publishing technologies.
  9. Students apply presentation management technologies and present presentations.
  10. Students analyze computer operating systems and ethics.