Career and Technical Education

College bound students will gain accelerated and in-depth training in the recording and interpreting of financial records of various business enterprises. Students will be prepared for advanced placement in college accounting and business administration programs or post high school employment as a bookkeeper, accountant, auditor or tax preparer. Students will actively engage in a simulated Stock Market Game to analyze how an accounting background can be important to all aspects of business. This course provides an excellent foundation for students who plan to attain a college degree in any business major. This course may be used to meet the mathematics graduation requirement. This course is not recognized as a core curriculum course for the NCAA. Students may choose to register with Suffolk County Community College to take this course for 3 college credits through the BEACON Program. Please refer to page 8 for BEACON information (tuition and due dates). 

For students interested in a career in Clinical Medical Assisting, this course provides an opportunity to learn about various aspects of work in the clinical healthcare industry.  Among units to be covered: careers in healthcare, first aid, caring for patients, safety, analyzing vital signs, infection control, patient positioning, medical records, screening for hearing and vision.  Additionally, this course covers the types of technologies applied in healthcare as well as the business operations of how a medical assistant gathers, organizes and secures patients data.  

Students will acquire skills through hands on learning experiences in the areas of vital signs, blood pressure, instrument identification and sterilization, and EKG machines. Students will be instructed in anatomy, physiology, nutrition, patient care, and preparation of patient space for examination. Students will become familiar with medical billing and coding, medical terminology and preventive health, affording them the ability to make informed decisions about the medical profession. The curriculum is presented through classroom instruction, computer-based learning, and hands-on related activities with many guest speakers, demonstrations, field trips, and opportunities to experience the field of medical assisting. 

Today’s fastest growing career areas are computers, networking, and computer-related fields. Join the action by enrolling in the Computer Technology and Networking Program to prepare for a variety of related careers in the Information Technology field through hands-on practice, demonstrations, guest speakers, field trips, job shadows, and internships.  Computer Technology & Networking is a two-year program beginning with the fundamental skills and concepts required to maintain, configure, and troubleshoot the hardware and software components of a computer workstation. The program then progresses through the specific knowledge and practical skills needed to assemble and maintain Computer Networks. 

In year one students acquire an understanding of computer components and functionality, including motherboards, CPU’s, memory, storage devices, firmware, BIOS, partitioning, installation and configuration of operating systems, virus and malware removal, and basic network connectivity and configuration.  Practical knowledge is gained as students install, maintain, and upgrade hardware and software on their own workstation and then connect that workstation into a network of their design. Year two is a challenging course focused on networking topics, from fundamentals to advanced applications and services. Students engage in hands-on experiences with firewall and wireless configurations, configuring switches and routers, network cabling, network trafficking, computer data analysis, network security, wireless implementation, and advanced routing and design. Students apply and practice this knowledge through a series of both hands-on and simulated activities that reinforce their learning as they acquire the skills necessary to become Cisco certified. 

Academic Credit: Students who successfully complete the two-year sequence are eligible to receive one commencement level Mathematics credit.

The need for talented and skilled building trades workers throughout the United States is in demand. The skills you will attain through our Construction and Building Trades program will introduce you to careers in carpentry, electrical installations, plumbing, HVAC installations and other related construction fields. Units that will be covered throughout the program will include building codes, OSHA Safety, reading blueprints, hand and power tool operation, PPE, green technology applications and designing projects within the building trade industry. In addition to these units, students will be exposed to working in interior environments as well as exterior environments which are required for individuals entering the building trade industry.  

In year one students will participate in the design and construction of a model home using various measurement tools and scales. In addition to the construction of the home they will practice how to properly use personal protective equipment as well as how to properly use hand tools, power tools and keep a safe working environment. Students will also complete their OSHA 10 certification which identifies them as being employable to work in the construction field.  During the second year, students will obtain knowledge on electrical, plumbing and HVAC installations while building an outdoor structure which simulates the construction of a home. Students will also develop the professional skills needed such has collaboration and communication, in order to complete various tasks during their time in the program. 

Academic Credit: Students who successfully complete the two-year sequence are eligible to receive one commencement level Mathematics credit.

For students interested in a career in Cosmetology, this course provides an opportunity to learn about various aspects of work in the beauty industry. Among the units to be covered are Infection Control, Principles and Practices, Basics of Anatomy and Physiology, Chemistry, Scalp Care, Shampooing and Conditioning, Hairstyling, Haircutting, Hair Coloring, and Bleaching and Chemical Texture Services, Histology of Skin, Theory of Massage, Facials and Makeup, Nail Care, Manicuring, Pedicuring, Nail Extensions.  Additionally, this course covers the types of technology applied in cosmetology and careers that can be pursued further within the beauty industry.

Students will acquire skills through hands-on learning experiences in haircutting/barbering, hair coloring, hairstyling, hair styling artistry, and nail care. Students will be instructed in anatomy, physiology, chemistry, sterilization, and customer service practices. Students will be prepared to take the NYS License examination to seek employment in the cosmetology industry.  The curriculum is presented through classroom instruction, computer-based learning, practical applications with many guest speakers, demonstrations, field trips, and opportunities to experience the field of cosmetology working with professionals licensed in the industry.

This course will require students to attend the class for three periods every day during the two-year sequence. All students require 1000 hours to be eligible to sit for the New York State Cosmetology Licensing Exam. All students must complete the course application and submit it to their guidance counselor if interested in registering for the course. 

Students in the cosmetology course are responsible for purchasing their own cosmetology kits valued between $340-$400. These kits are required to complete any practical hands-on applications that demonstrate the student's ability to perform the tasks assigned to them.

All students must complete the course application and submit it to their guidance counselor if interested in registering for the course.

For students interested in the fashion industry, this course provides an opportunity to learn about various aspects of fashion from how products are developed, sourced, designed, manufactured, marketed, and sold to consumers at both retail and wholesale. The course will allow students to use their creativity to design clothing and apparel by applying project-based learning activities to demonstrate their ability to manufacture the concepts they have developed. Students enrolled will work in collaboration with industry professionals, colleges, and their peers on aspects related to the fashion industry. The curriculum synthesizes the individual aesthetic of the designer with an understanding of the market, historical context of fashion and costume, consumer psychology, materials, and techniques of apparel construction.

Merchandising allows students to study the business and marketing aspects of fashion, particularly how the production, distribution, and promotion of goods and services in fashion and retail are developed and delivered to the consumers. Students will research how consumers are influenced by external factors which cause them to purchase products. Students will identify where they can source materials and supplies needed to create, manufacture and produce apparel and accessories.

Academic Credit: Students who successfully complete the two-year sequence are eligible to receive one English Language Arts (ELA) credit which can be applied towards commencement.

For students interested in a career in Law Enforcement or Criminal Justice, this course provides an opportunity to learn about various aspects of work as Police and Corrections Officers, Security Guards, and other related career fields. Among units to be covered are: Criminal law, penal law, drugs, crime, crime scenes and different types of evidence, violations, misdemeanors, felonies, the court system, juvenile justice, trials, and sentencing.  Additionally, this course covers due process and the laws of arrest, search, seizure, patrol procedures, ethics, traffic investigations, communications systems, and physical training.

Students in this course will be required to participate in an extended fitness program as they are exposed to basic rules, regulations, and standards needed for success in a law enforcement career field. Students participate in mock trials, crime scene investigations, accident investigations, crime scene sketching, budget development, police reports, educational field trips, and community service projects. The curriculum is presented through classroom instruction, computer-based learning, and hands-on related activities with many guest speakers, demonstrations, field trips, and opportunities to experience the field of law enforcement.

Academic Credit: Students who successfully complete the two-year sequence are eligible to receive one English Language Arts (ELA) credit which can be applied towards graduation.

The education field is looking for new ideas and strategies that will support the needs of the students in the classroom. Careers in education can vary depending on the grade level being taught or the educational setting you are practicing your specialty area. With many educators retiring within the next 10 years, a need to fill these positions will be in demand throughout Long Island. Students who pursue the education field can become teachers, guidance counselors, administrators, school psychologist, school social workers, education technology specialist, school librarians, career counselors, deans, computer aids, speech pathologist, physical therapist, and occupational therapist. Each area gives you the opportunity to support someone whether through instructional strategies or guidance in obtaining the goals they have set out for themselves.

In year one students will be introduced to child development and early childhood education grades Pre-k to 6.  Students receive instruction on comprehending the development of a child prior to entering the school setting as well as the methodologies used to educate students in their primary years. Instruction will be given through in-class theoretical principles that are applied in early childhood education as well as in-person practical experiences. These experiences will be given to students using the eleven school buildings we operate in the school district. During the first year, students will visit and intern at our morning and aftercare programs, assist classroom teachers with instruction, and plan instructional activities suitable to the student's age group and abilities. In the program's second year, students will begin working with teachers and support team members at the secondary level throughout the district. They will receive instruction on teaching careers and special support positions at the secondary level. These positions will include teachers in academic areas, guidance counselors, school social workers, special education, school support staff and administrative positions.

Academic Credit: Students who successfully complete the two-year sequence are eligible to receive one commencement level English Language Arts (ELA) credit.