Career and Technical Education Programs
Over the course of two years, the student will learn and apply the skills needed to succeed in the advanced manufacturing industry or to continue their education on the post-secondary level. Students will learn using state of the art advanced manufacturing machine tools, including Computer Numeric Controlled (CNC) lathes, CNC vertical mills, and CNC programming simulators. The very tools used...
Animal Science is a rigorous two year Career and Technical Education program designed to explore the diverse field of animal science. Students will recognize the important roles animals play in society from individual ownership to scientific research with far reaching implications. Animal Science students will acquire basic knowledge and skills necessary for further study or entry level...
The goal of the program is to introduce students to many aspects of the audio and visual mediums that are currently being used in music and audio applications and visual production. Our visual work focuses on photo framing and composition, cinematography techniques and 2D animation with green screen. In audio, we currently focus on music multitrack recording, effect process engineering and...
This course will prepare students for careers and further study in the changing field of automotive technology through hands-on project based learning experiences.
Topics covered:
Proper use of tools and shop safety
Reading reference materials and manuals
Detailing
Hydraulics
Oxy-acetylene operations and welding
NYS motor vehicle inspection...
The Building Technology course affords students the opportunity to experience the basics in a multitude of trade areas. You will learn the skills necessary to: construct foundations, build rough framing, install insulation, finish interiors, and create fine cabinet work, as well as install residential plumbing and electrical systems. This two year program provides students with basic knowledge...
Collision Repair Technology (Auto Body) covers all aspects of collision repair and finish work on vehicles. In the shop setting, students experience the methods of complete auto collision repair working on damaged vehicles. They also learn several methods of custom design finish work and accurate estimating procedures. Our Collision Repair shops are state-of-the-art and are evolving from...
The rapidly and ever-changing world of Computer Technology requires workers with advanced skills and a continuing desire to learn. The CST program is designed to develop skills in equipment installation, diagnostics, repair, and technical maintenance of the desktop PC and its peripherals, leading to an A+ certification. Over a two-year period, students will learn advanced networking skills...
The Cosmetology program is a 1000 hour hands-on introduction to the exciting and creative world of the beauty industry with an emphasis on professionalism and guidelines set forth by the New York State Division of Licensing. Students who successfully complete the program are eligible to take the New York State Board Exam to become a licensed Cosmetologist.
Topics covered:
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The Criminal Justice program prepares students for careers and further study in the field of Criminal Justice. The Criminal Justice System covers the fields of police, courts and corrections. Students will study law, both criminal and civil, including NYS Penal Law, Criminal Procedure Law, and Constitutional Law.
Topics Covered:
Law enforcement, from security work to community...
Students in this course are actively involved in all areas of the restaurant industry in a state of the art kitchen/dining room facility. This is a very hands-on professional program.
Topics covered:
Sanitation, safety, knife skills, soups, stocks, sauces, ginger bread houses, sandwiches, recipe reading, baking science, baking, cooking science, meats & poultry, seafood,...
In the Early Childhood program, students learn about the characteristics, needs, and behavior of young children. After learning basic skills, students operate a nursery school for practical experience. They prepare, plan, and execute the daily nursery school program. Internships are available at other facilities in order to explore various career choices in the human services field. Increased...
This senior option course is an introduction to a variety of aspects in the hospitality and tourism industry. Students will spend most of their time out in the field under direct supervision of industry mentors and their instructor.
Topics covered:
Hospitality:
Overview, corporate and service philosophy, success in service, professionalism, ethics,...
Today’s technology gives us more chances to reach out to the world than ever before. Students will learn how to use these technologies as well as traditional methods to impact their future and career. Students will be challenged to test these technologies in changing the way they think and work together. They will learn to be the designers in an ever changing world....
A Medical Assistant is an allied health professional who performs routine clinical and administrative tasks to keep medical facilities running smoothly. In addition, Medical Assistants must possess strong interpersonal skills to work with medical personnel and patients. They must be able to put patients at ease, explain physician’s instructions, respect the confidential nature of medical...
The Medical Professions Program is a two year program that prepares for a career in Health Occupations, placing an emphasis on those requiring an associate’s degree or obtaining professional certification. Focal points of the program include the skills associated with Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Assisting, Phlebotomy, EKG Technician, Medical Biller and Coder, and Pharmacy...
Natural Resources are the building blocks of society. Water, soil, wood and wildlife are the raw materials that we rely on throughout our lives. The Natural Resources program is concerned with the management and conservation of these natural resources. Students should be able to perform manual labor with hand tools and heavy equipment. Most fieldwork is outdoors so the student should be...
A one-year, Senior-level, highly academic program that allows students the opportunity to explore the health care field while gaining high school and college credits.
Topics covered:
Time management and communication
Professionalism and careers
Health promotion
Vital signs
Death and dying
Safety and infection control
Legal and ethical...
Power Equipment Technology combines the challenge of solving a mechanical problem and making a piece of power equipment perform. In this two-year program, students learn about the basic internal combustion engine theory (both gas and diesel) as well as gain practical experience with heavy equipment operation, preventative maintenance, reconditioning, and troubleshooting. Farm machinery and...
This structured, yet flexible high school program offers students in-depth, hands-on knowledge of engineering and technology-based careers. The three-tiered approach to learning flows from foundation courses to specialization courses to a capstone course. Logical thought processes are built through “Activity based Project based Problem based” (APPB) learning experiences in the...
Welding and Metal Fabrication is a two-year program to prepare students for entrylevel positions, apprenticeships, and college level training programs. Students learn and work in a professional environment to develop real world employee skills for success in future training and employment. Students who succeed in this program will have a broad base of skills related to the metalworking,...