Below are the woodworking courses for 2011-2012.  The entire Central High School Program of Studies is available for download.

Introduction to Furniture Design/Construction
5 credits
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
This course is designed to provide the student with a basic understanding of the various materials, hand tools, and power equipment used in the area of woodworking. Layouts, cutting, joints, sanding, assembly and finishing are among the areas studied. Safety in the operation of hand and power tools is emphasized.

Furniture Design/Construction
5 credits
Grades 10, 11, 12
This course is designed to provide the student with an in-depth profile of furniture construction. The student may select and construct a piece of furniture of his/her choice with the use of a professionally developed set of plans. Extensive use of hand tools, power equipment, and joinery will be employed in the various styles and period of furniture constructed. Safety in the operation of hand and power tools is strictly emphasized. Prerequisite: Introduction to Furniture Design/Construction. Juniors and seniors who have not taken Introduction to Furniture Design may take this class with departmental approval.

Advanced Furniture Design/Construction
5 credits
Grades 11, 12
This course is designed to develop further a student's interest in woodworking, giving him/her the opportunity to design or select and construct another piece of furniture, as an extension of the present Furniture Design course. This project should ideally consume the entire school year. This class is the perfect endeavor for the student who has completed Woods II while helping to enrich his interest and strengthen his skills in furniture building. Prerequisite: Furniture Design/Construction.

Fine Woodworking
5 credits
Grades 11, 12
This course will include exposure to fine furniture construction. In-depth study and areas of concentration will include bending, laminating, veneering, inlay, marquetry, carving, turning spirals, etc. This will be an assignment-oriented course. All projects will be prepared in order to gain experience and be exposed to all of the above-mentioned areas. Strict standards will be maintained at all times, requiring use of proper nomenclature and techniques. Prerequisite: Furniture Design/Construction.