Eaton RESA High School Program at Potter Park Zoo

Potter Park Zoo Gears Up for Another Year of Eaton RESA’s High School Zoo Program. 

Starting this week, Eaton RESA high school students will begin their first semester enrolled in Eaton RESA’s Animal Science and Zoo Management program.  The class is held at Potter Park Zoo for juniors and seniors interested in learning about veterinary medicine, anatomy, conservation, zoology and environmental education. 

Students have the chance to interact with a diversity of animals as well as engage in classroom learning. Whether pouring rain or sunshine, students will work in various capacities to handle and care for animals living indoors or outdoors. Divided into a morning and afternoon session, the program is held Monday through Friday all year round.

Course: Animal Science and Zoo Management

Students in the Animal Science and Zoo Management course experience real-world interactions with animals while participating at Potter Park Zoo. On a daily basis, you might be caring for animals by feeding them, cleaning their cages, and learning about the physiology and anatomy of animal bodies. This class is a mixture of hands-on interactions and classroom teaching.

Students can learn skills that will contribute to further education in Marine Biology, Animal Science, Veterinary Medicine, Zoology, Conservation, and Environmental Education.

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Course: Computer Graphics, 3D, and Animation

Students in the Computer Graphics, 3D, and Animation course utilize exciting software programs that help them learn skills needed for potential job opportunities and college degrees in Mass Communications, Video Production, Digital Media, Marketing, Advertising, Computer Graphics and Multimedia. 

1. Maya is a 3D animation program that teaches students to model and design humans, animals, and objects.
2. Adobe Photoshop is a 2D graphics program that teaches students depth, dimension, shadows, light, layering, and colors.
3. Adobe Flash is a 2D animation program to create character animation and motion for the web.

 

Questions for Parents and Students

Parents:

Are you curious about the advantages of enrolling your child in a 'Career Prep Center'? Have you considered the benefits of hands-on learning, job training, and internship opportunities for your child? Did you know they have an opportunity to receive help from our Student Services Coordinators to write a resume, cover letter, and practice job interview training?

Students:

Are you a visual learner? Do you like hands-on activities? Do you think you would enjoy participating in a college setting and meeting new people? Do you have a hard time sitting still for long periods of time listening to lectures? Have you thought about the advantages of going toward a non-traditional route?

Eaton RESA Career Preparation Center offers numerous benefits for parents and students. It is our intent to provide students with an exceptional education and guidance toward career planning.

Click here to download the Career Center Brochure
Questions? Contact us (517) 483-9966

List of Programs Available

Here is a list of 17 programs offered for the 2014-15 Academic School Year:

Animal Science and Zoo Management

Auto Collision Repair

Automotive Technology

CADD / Pre-Engineering

Computer Graphics, Animation and 3D

Computer Support

Construction

Criminal Justice

Emergency Medical Services and Fire Science

Fashion Design

Health Technology

Heavy Equipment Operations

Heavy Equipment Repair

Insurance and Risk Management

Law Enforcement

Mobile App and Web Development

Welding

Need more Information? Click here to download Program Flyers

Sign up! Programs still available for students: 

Auto Collision Repair

Automotive Technology

Construction 

Criminal Justice

Emergency Medical Services and Fire Science

Health Technology

Law Enforcement

Click here to download the Enrollment Form

Questions? Contact us (517) 483-9966