CAREER AND TECH EDUCATION (CTE)
CREDIT: 4.0 FINAL ASSESSMENT: Local Exam
Students will be instructed in straightening, alignment, welding, frame repair, glass replacement, panel replacement, paint preparation, and refinishing. This is a two-year program.
CREDIT: 4.0 FINAL ASSESSMENT: Local Exam
Students will learn to troubleshoot, repair and maintain a variety of engines.
CREDIT: 4.0 FINAL ASSESSMENT: Local Exam
A one or two-year program which includes training in carpentry, masonry and electricity. Emphasis is placed on construction theory and shop activities. Second year students will construct a house.
CREDIT: 4.0 FINAL ASSESSMENT: Local Exam
Students learn about forestry, heavy equipment operation and site construction. The program also deals with soil conservation, woodlot management, the environment and land ecology.
CREDIT: 4.0 FINAL ASSESSMENT: Local Exam
Students learn to care for hair, skin, nails and beauty salon operation. This 1000-hour program is designed to qualify students to take the New York State Cosmetology licensing exam.
CREDIT: 4.0 FINAL ASSESSMENT: Local Exam
Students investigate mock crimes in the state-of-the art forensic lab, perform community service, and intern with local police departments.
CREDIT: 4.0 FINAL ASSESSMENT: Local Exam
Students are trained in preparing and serving food. There are three aspects covered in this program: running a restaurant, preparing quantity foods and gourmet cooking.
CREDIT: 4.0 FINAL ASSESSMENT: Local Exam
Students work extensively with young children in the student laboratory nursery school. They develop and practice teaching activities in science, math, language arts, storytelling and many other areas. Students will also work with local day-care centers and other child-care agencies, and learn from guest speakers.
CREDIT: 4.0 FINAL ASSESSMENT: Local Exam
Students learn about computer graphics and electronic imaging using the latest technology, including digital cameras, desktop publishing and photo imaging software. Topics covered include web page design, advertising design, digital photography and internet communications.
CREDIT: 4.0 FINAL ASSESSMENT: Local Exam
A two-year program that implements two state curriculums, Health Occupations (CORE) and Nurse Assisting. The program builds on skills and theory acquired through CORE care. The course comprises of entry-level skills related to anatomy and physiology, and frequently seen abnormal conditions. In the second year, students learn skills in Medical Office Assisting, phlebotomy and EKGs, computer applications and central supply.
CREDIT: 4.0 FINAL ASSESSMENT: Local Exam
Students will learn to work with all facets of both residential and commercial plumbing, heating, and cooling units.
CREDIT: 4.0 FINAL ASSESSMENT: Local Exam
Students will learn to repair and maintain heavy construction equipment such as bulldozers, tractor trailers and front-end loaders.
CREDIT: 4.0 FINAL ASSESSMENT: Local Exam
Students gain the education and experience needed to care for these powerful, yet sensitive animals. The classroom is the Saratoga harness track, and Horse Care prepares students for employment or further education in equine and veterinary science.
CREDIT: 2.0 or 4.0 FINAL ASSESSMENT: Local Exam
A one or two-year program instructing students in landscaping, floral design, greenhouse and florist management.
CREDIT: 4.0 FINAL ASSESSMENT: Local Exam
Students learn precision metal machining. Hands-on application will include: the use of modern machine tools such as lathes, milling machines and surface grinders.
CREDIT: 4.0 FINAL ASSESSMENT: Local Exam
Students learn diagnosis, repair and maintenance of two and four stroke cycle engines found in RV's, motorcycles, motor boats and snowmobiles.
CREDIT: 4.0 FINAL ASSESSMENT: Local Exam
Course content includes gas, stick, sub-arc, plasma arc, MIG and TIG welding, blueprint reading, work layout and metal fabrication.