🎓 ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP)

College-Level Learning & Preparation for Higher Education

Advanced Placement (AP) courses, developed by the College Board, prepare students to take AP examinations for potential college credit. Students are instructed at a freshman college level and are expected to make a substantial commitment of time and effort. These courses expose students to the level and quality of work expected in college.

With sufficient enrollment, Wayne Central offers AP courses in English Literature, English Language, Statistics, Calculus, Chemistry, and Biology. These courses are taught by Wayne Central teachers. Students demonstrate college-level work throughout the course and on the AP examination in May.

Colleges may award credit based on AP exam scores (typically 3–5). Students and families should consult with their school counselor and review college websites to determine credit acceptance policies.

All students enrolled in an AP course must pay for and take the exam.
💵 Exam Fee: Approximately $99, due by the second week in September via Parent Square
Exams are free for students who qualify for free or reduced lunch

🌍 INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB)

Global Education & Rigorous Two-Year Diploma Program

Wayne Central High School is an International Baccalaureate World School. The IB Diploma Programme is a rigorous two-year academic program recognized in over 90 countries. It encourages students to become critical thinkers, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. The IB curriculum emphasizes inquiry, intercultural understanding, and high academic standards, making it one of the most respected college preparatory programs worldwide.

Students may choose to pursue the Full IB Diploma, taking all required IB courses, or enroll in individual IB courses. All IB courses (except Biology) are two-year sequences, with official IB examinations occurring in May of the second year. 

💵 A fee is required for the IB Exams.

IB Courses Offered:
📚 History HL
🗣️ Language and Literature HL
📐 Mathematics: Applications and Interpretations SL
🌎 Spanish B SL
🧬 Biology SL
🎨 Visual Arts SL or HL
💡 Theory of Knowledge (TOK)

⚙️ PROJECT LEAD THE WAY (PLTW)

Pre-Engineering Curriculum & College Credit Opportunities

PLTW courses, when combined with traditional math and science studies, introduce students to the scope, rigor, and discipline of engineering before college. Courses emphasize hands-on, project-based learning in design, manufacturing, and problem solving.

PLTW Courses Offered:
📏 Design and Drawing for Production (DDP)
🔩 Principles of Engineering (POE)
🏭 Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM)
🏗️ Civil Engineering & Architecture (CEA)
🧠 Engineering Design and Development (EDD)

Students earning an 85% or higher in the course and a 6 or above (out of 9) on the college credit exam may register for Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) credit

Students in DDP, POE, CEA and CIM may also earn Monroe Community College (MCC)

🎓 GEMINI PROGRAM/MCC/RIT

College Credit in High School through FLCC,  MCC and RIT

The Gemini Program, in partnership with Finger Lakes Community College (FLCC) allows high school students to enroll in college-level courses taught by Wayne Central faculty. Students who successfully complete Gemini courses earn both high school and college credit. Similarly, Monroe Community College offers course credit to students enrolled in Business and Technology courses.  RIT awards college elective credit for students take PLTW coursework.

MCC, FLCC (Gemini) and RIT courses are free of charge

Gemini Attendance Policy:
Attendance is required per the district policy. Absences due to disciplinary action or code violations may result in removal from the college portion of the course. Absences for medical or other legitimate reasons will be reviewed case-by-case by the Office of Concurrent Enrollment. Students must meet all course expectations and coordinate with the instructor to complete requirements.

Gemini Eligibility Requirements:
✅ Juniors and seniors (select courses open to sophomores).
✅ Must meet prerequisites listed in course descriptions.
✅ Sophomores may enroll in Gemini Theatre, Gemini Health, and Gemini Personal Money Management.
✅ Students at risk of failing must contact FLCC to discuss record adjustments.

CORE ACADEMIC COURSES

✍️ Gemini English (ENG 101 & 103) – 6 credits
🌎Gemini Spanish (SPN 201 & 202) – 6 credits
📜 Gemini U.S. History (HIS 110 & 111) – 6 credits
🏛️ Gemini Government (POL 100) – 3 credits
💰 Gemini Economics (ECO 101) – 3 credits
📈 Gemini Pre-Calculus (MTH 152) – 3 credits
💵 Gemini Mathematics of Money (MTH 110) – 3 credits

ELECTIVE ACADEMIC & TECHNICAL COURSES

🩺 Gemini Health (HPE 212) – 3 credits
🧘 Gemini Stress Reduction (HPE 164) – 2 credits
🧠 Gemini Psychology (PSY 100) – 3 credits
👥 Gemini Sociology (SOC 100) – 3 credits
⚛️ Gemini Physics (PHY 118 & 119) – 8 credits
📊 Gemini Accounting (ACC 101) – 4 credits
💸 Gemini Personal Money Management (BUS 131) – 3 credits
💻 Gemini Introduction to Programming (CSC 110) – 3 credits
🎵 Gemini Basic Musicianship (MUS 106) – 3 credits
🎶 Gemini Music Appreciation (MUS 107) – 3 credits
🎭 Gemini Introduction to Theatre (THE 104) – 3 credits
🚀 MCC Entrepreneurial Studies (BUS 110) – 3 credits
🧭 MCC Career Exploration (CDL 110 – Work-Based Learning) – 3 credits
🛠️  MCC Introduction to Engineering Technology (TEL 101 – PLTW POE) – 3 credits
⚙️  MCC Introduction to Programmable Logic Control (ELT 194 – PLTW CIM) – 3 credits
📐MCC Computer Aided Drafting/Design – Solid Modeling (MET 121 – PLTW DDP) – 3 credits
🏗️ MCC CAD for Construction (CIT 112 – PLTW CEA) – 3 credits

RIT elective credit available for DDP, CEA, and POE

🏅 Honors
While honors/accelerated courses are not prerequisites for AP, IB, or Gemini level courses, their intention is to prepare students for success in college-level courses. These courses follow the New York State Regents curriculum at an accelerated pace and in greater depth. Students interested in a challenge and enrichment should consider these courses. To enroll, students receive a recommendation from their current teacher. Recommended final average of 85% in previous course along with 85% on final assessment. It is recommended that students enrolled in an honors course are expected to maintain a grade of at least an 85% or higher in order to remain in the class. If a student does not have at least an 85% average at the ten-week mark, a meeting will be scheduled with the teacher, counselor, parents/guardians, and administrator to review the student’s progress and discuss next steps.  

🎨 Art Department

✨ Create. Explore. Express Yourself.

Art education at Wayne Central gives students opportunities to discover creativity, develop confidence, and express themselves through hands-on projects.

“Desire and ambition account for more success than talent.”

Keys to Success in Art

🌟 Keys to Success in Art
 ✅ Good attendance
 🎯 Class participation
 💡 Desire to create and improve skills
 🖍️ Completing assigned homework and sketchbook drawings
 🏗️ Learning art processes and techniques
 📁 Developing a portfolio throughout your courses
 🧠 Retaining knowledge for quizzes, tests, and exams

STUDIO ART IS A PREREQUISITE FOR ALL FULL-YEAR ART CLASSES
(with the exception of IB Visual Art)

Students can satisfy NYS Fine Art Graduation Requirement with any art course.

🎨STUDIO ART

🕒 Duration: Full Year 🎓 Credit: 1 🔑 Prerequisite: None 🎨 Grade Level: 9–12

Students taking this course will create projects using a variety of art media. Personal growth, experimentation, and artistic development are stressed. An understanding of vocabulary, art history, and art criticism begins in this class and continues through all elective art classes. Grades are based on class projects, assignments, participation, midterm, and final exam.

📷PHOTOGRAPHY

🕒 Duration: Full Year 🎓 Credit: 1 🔑 Prerequisite: Studio Art 🎨 Grade Level: 10–12

Students will discover and experience the basics and intermediate processes of traditional 35mm black and white photography: to know, to understand, to apply. Students will also experience the basics and intermediate processes of digital color photography. These are the major goals in producing quality, creative photographic images. Students will also explore the history of photography and view the work of famous photographers. Photoshop, darkroom procedures, multi-image exposure, quality printing, and additional creative printing processes are introduced.

🎨DRAWING AND PAINTING I

🕒 Duration: Full Year 🎓 Credit: 1 🔑 Prerequisite: Studio Art 🎨 Grade Level: 10–12

Art projects for self-growth, exploration, and development of skills in drawing and painting, with the goals of continued artistic growth and creating a quality portfolio. Examining different periods and styles in art history will help the development of student skills. Grades are based on class projects, class participation, sketchbook assignments, midterm and final exams/projects, and portfolio review.

🎨DRAWING AND PAINTING II

🕒 Duration: Full Year 🎓 Credit: 1 🔑 Prerequisite: Drawing & Painting I 🎨 Grade Level: 11–12

This course stresses experiencing and experimenting with new media, pursuing artistic areas of interest, creating quality works of art, and building an excellent portfolio. In addition, students will examine different periods in art history. Grades are based on class projects, class participation, sketchbook assignments, building a quality portfolio, midterm and final exams/projects, and final portfolio review.

🎨IB VISUAL ARTS 1 & 2

🕒 Duration: Full Year 🎓 Credit: 1 🔑 Prerequisite: None 🎨 Grade Level: 11–12

IB Visual Arts is a two-year course in which students critically examine and participate in all facets of the art-making process through written formal analysis, research on the cultural significance of art, and emulating the techniques of other artists to expand their skills. This work and research are documented in an investigation journal used as part of the IB course assessment at the end of the second year. Students should expect to spend several hours per week outside of class on projects and their journal.

🖥️GRAPHIC DESIGN 1

🕒 Duration: Half Year 🎓 Credit: .50 🔑 Prerequisite: None 🎨 Grade Level: 10–12

This hands-on course introduces students to the exciting world of digital art and graphic design using professional tools and software. Taught in our state-of-the-art Macintosh lab, students will learn to create dynamic visual projects using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Lightroom. Through guided lessons and creative projects, students will develop technical skills and artistic techniques used in the design industry. Projects include designing logos, magazine advertisements, movie posters, digital illustrations, and photo manipulations. Students will explore layout design, color theory, typography, and composition while learning to communicate ideas visually. Emphasis is placed on creativity, problem-solving, and building a digital portfolio that showcases professional-level work.

🖥️GRAPHIC DESIGN 2

🕒 Duration: Half Year 🎓 Credit: .50 🔑 Prerequisite: Graphic Design 1 🎨 Grade Level:10–12

This advanced course builds on the skills developed in Computer Graphics and Digital Design. Students will continue working in our Macintosh design lab using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Lightroom, while exploring more complex design challenges and professional techniques. Projects will include brand identity systems, product packaging, advertising campaigns, digital illustrations, photo composites, and motion-based graphics. Emphasis is placed on developing a cohesive digital portfolio, refining design concepts, and applying creative strategies used in real-world design studios. Collaboration, critique, and independent creative exploration are key components of this course.

✂️CRAFTS

🕒 Duration: Half Year 🎓 Credit: .50 🔑 Prerequisite: None 🎨 Grade Level: 9–12

Are you crafty? Do you like to make things? In this class, students experiment with a wide range of materials which can include batik, weaving, pottery, printmaking, beading, and much more to make beautiful and often functional pieces of art.

🗿SCULPTURE

🕒 Duration: Half Year 🎓 Credit: .50 🔑 Prerequisite: None 🎨 Grade Level: 9–12

Do you like to build and make 3D things? In this class, students create 3D sculptures from a variety of media which could include clay, wire, plaster, cardboard, paper, styrofoam, and just about any material imaginable to express their ideas.

🪡FASHION DESIGN AND ILLUSTRATION

🕒 Duration: Half Year 🎓 Credit: .50 🔑 Prerequisite: None 🎨 Grade Level: 10–12

Do you like to design clothes? Want to learn how to sew? This class will teach you how to use a sewing machine, make and use a pattern, learn basic garment-making techniques, and explore the history of costume and fashion. You will be able to walk out of this class wearing something you have made.

🏺CERAMICS 1

🕒 Duration: Half Year 🎓 Credit: .50 🔑 Prerequisite: None 🎨 Grade Level: 9–12

Ceramics students will develop hand-building techniques in different types of clay. Sculptural forms and the merging of techniques will be explored as well as traditional pot building. Additional emphasis will be placed on finishing techniques and methods of glazing, resulting in portfolio-quality work. Examining ceramic works by a variety of cultures and artists helps to develop each student’s artistic style.

🏺CERAMICS 2

🕒 Duration: Half Year 🎓 Credit: .50 🔑 Prerequisite: Ceramics 1 🎨 Grade Level: 9–12

Students will expand on the hand-building techniques learned in Ceramics 1 to express their ideas in 3D form. Students will experiment with advanced construction and finishing techniques. They will examine works from a variety of cultures and artists to develop their unique artistic style.

🎨ART FOR LIFE

🕒 Duration: Half Year 🎓 Credit: .50 🔑 Prerequisite: None 🎨 Grade Level: 9–12

Students who enjoy the visual arts and the creative process, but don’t necessarily see themselves as serious art students, will enjoy the hands-on and creative problem-solving methods of Art for Life. Serious art students will also find Art for Life to be engaging and enriching.

 

💼 Business Department

Plan. Lead. Earn. Succeed.
Business classes help students understand the world of work and develop skills for any career. You’ll learn how money moves, how companies run, and how to make smart decisions—whether you dream of being an entrepreneur, accountant, manager, or CEO!

"The best investment you can make is in yourself." – Warren Buffett

🚀 Why Take Business Classes?

• 🧠 Learn real-world skills for life and work
• 💰 Manage your own money wisely
• 💼 Build your resume before you graduate
• 👔 Gain experience through internships and work programs
• 🧾 Earn potential college credit through MCC Gemini courses

📚 Courses by Grade Level

👀 Shadowing Opportunities

• One-day career shadows available for any high school student to explore a field of interest.

💬 Why Choose Business?

Students gain life skills—organization, leadership, communication, and financial literacy—preparing them for college and careers.

💼 FINANCE/TECHNOLOGY (Graduation Requirement)

🕒 Half Year | 💯 0.5 Credit | 👥 Grades 10–12 | 📘 Prerequisite: None

Students gain proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides. The course also covers college and career research, along with an introduction to personal finance—budgeting, banking, credit, investments, and financial planning.

💰 GEMINI PERSONAL MONEY MANAGEMENT

🕒 Half Year | 💯 0.5 Credit | 👥 Grades 10–12 | 📘 Prerequisite: None 

Fulfills the Finance/Technology graduation requirement. Students learn to manage personal finances through topics like budgeting, credit, insurance, investments, major purchases, and financial goal setting—all while using Microsoft Office and Google tools. May earn optional FLCC credit.

📊 ACCOUNTING I

🕒 Full Year | 💯 1 Credit | 👥 Grades 10–12 | 📘 Prerequisite: None | ➕ Counts as 1 Math Credit

Students learn the fundamentals of accounting—the language of business. Key concepts include assets, liabilities, equity, profit, and loss. Students complete the accounting cycle for service businesses, preparing them for college-level business studies or careers.

💼 GEMINI ACCOUNTING

🕒 Full Year | 💯 1 Credit | 👥 Grades 11–12 | 📘 Prerequisite: None | ➕ Counts as 1 Math Credit

An advanced introduction to business accounting systems. Students analyze business transactions, prepare financial statements, and explore the accounting cycle using simulations and computer software for real-world application. May earn optional FLCC credit.

🏪 THE EAGLE’S NEST BOOKSTORE (Marketing)

🕒 Half Year | 💯 0.5 Credit | 👥 Grades 10–12 | 📘 Prerequisite: None
A hands-on marketing course centered around our school’s business—The Eagle’s Nest Bookstore students gain real world business experience while working in the Bookstore, overseeing inventory, problem-solving, and gaining customer service skills.  Students explore why products and brands succeed or fail while designing new products and developing promotions and advertising campaigns.

🏟️ SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT MANAGEMENT

🕒 Half Year | 💯 0.5 Credit | 👥 Grades 11–12 | 📘 Prerequisite: None                                                                                 
 

Combines the excitement of sports with management and marketing principles. Students learn about team operations, event planning, promotions, and decision-making, culminating in planning and implementing a Wayne sporting event.

🚀 ENTREPRENEURSHIP – MCC Credit Available

🕒 Half Year | 💯 0.5 Credit | 👥 Grades 10–12 | 📘 Prerequisite: None              

Introduces small business ownership and management. Students explore business startup strategies, legal requirements, financing, franchising, marketing, and ethics—culminating in the creation of a professional business plan.

🧭 INTERNSHIP PROGRAM (Graduation Requirement)

🕒 Half Year | 💯 0.5 Credit | 👥 Grades 10–12 | 📘 Prerequisite: None
Students gain real-world career experience in a field of interest while learning job search and

employment skills. Each internship is tailored to individual interests and serves as a required graduation component.

💼 WORK-BASED LEARNING & SENIOR YEAR INTERNSHIP ~ MCC Credit Available

🕒 Half/Full Year | 💯 0.25–2.25 Credits | 👥 Grade 12 | 📘 Prerequisite: Internship  

Students earn academic credit while gaining paid or unpaid job experience. Participants may leave school early for work or internship opportunities in fields such as banking, food service, healthcare, environmental science, and more.

🔹 Work-Based Learning (GEWEP): Students earn credit for paid employment and develop essential job-keeping and life skills. Current partnerships include local employers such as Reliant Credit Union, McDonald’s, Lens Crafters, and many others.

🔹 Senior Year Internship (CEIP): Seniors can pursue extended internships following their 40-hour experience to gain deeper exposure in a chosen field. Early release allows students to work directly with professionals—building résumés, networking, and exploring potential career paths.

👥 SHADOWING PROGRAM

🕒 One Day | 💯 Non-Credit | 👥 Grades 9–12 | 📘 Prerequisite: None
Students can participate in a one-day shadowing experience in a career field of interest. Contact Mrs. Schlegel for details and to arrange your shadowing opportunity.

 

 

IB COURSES ~ Diploma

Wayne Central High School is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. Students have the opportunity to begin study in a rigorous diploma program recognized in over 90 countries around the world. The IB diploma program challenges students with high academic standards and encourages them to become critical and compassionate thinkers, lifelong learners, and informed participants in local and world affairs. Based on international education standards, the IB program is considered to be the best preparation in the world for post-secondary studies. 

 

GROUP 1:  STUDIES IN LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE

IB LANGUAGE and LITERATURE (HL) 1 & 2 

The two year IB English Language and Literature course focuses on developing an understanding of the constructed nature of meanings generated by language and the web of relationships they share with the social world. Two parts of the course relate to the study of language and the study of literature. A key aim of this course is to encourage students to question the meaning generated by language and texts. The course helps students focus closely on the language of the texts they study and to become aware of the role of each text's wider context in shaping its meaning. Practically, this means students will develop an appreciation of the impact of the context (cultural and social) of both writer and reader on textual construction and interpretation. The appreciation of literary techniques as used in the various genres of literature forms an important aspect of this study as well. Through oral and written commentary as well as comparative textual analysis, students will develop an understanding of how language, culture and context determine the ways in which meaning is constructed as well as think critically about the different interactions between text, audience and purpose.

IB English Language and Literature requires a variety of internal and external written and oral assessments which will begin in the junior year and conclude during the senior year. Students will complete summer work for both courses and should anticipate 2-3 hours of homework per week. 

GROUP 2:  LANGUAGE ACQUISITION 

SPANISH B (SL)

Students will employ their skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing in an appropriate variety of culturally and linguistically sophisticated formats. Both written and oral assessments are required. Seniors in this course will take the International Baccalaureate Language B exam in the spring of their senior year.

 

GROUP 3:  INDIVIDUALS AND SOCIETIES 

IB HISTORY (HL) TWO YEAR COURSE

The DP history course is a world history course based on a comparative and multi-perspective approach to history. It involves the study of a variety of types of history, including political, economic, social and cultural, and provides a balance of structure and flexibility. The course emphasizes the importance of encouraging students to think historically and to develop historical skills as well as gaining factual knowledge. It puts a premium on developing the skills of critical thinking, and on developing an understanding of multiple interpretations of history. In this way, the course involves a challenging and demanding critical exploration of the past. Teachers explicitly teach thinking and research skills such as comprehension, text analysis, transfer, and use of primary sources.The 1^st year of the course, History of the Americas, is designed to develop and expand the students’ understanding primarily of the history of the United States while delving into some Latin, South American and Canadian history from colonialism to the present. The 2^nd year, 20^th Century World History, is an in-depth study of the conflicts that shaped the 1900’s in World History. Students will explore historical events and their political, social, economic and cultural implications.  The course will conclude with three IB History Exams in May of your senior year as well as an internal assessment (research project), which will be completed early in the students senior year. In order to be eligible to get IB credit for this class you must complete both years of IB History and all IB examinations. 

 

GROUP 4: SCIENCES

BIOLOGY SL (ONE YEAR COURSE)

By studying biology in the DP students should become aware of how scientists work and communicate with each other. While the scientific method may take on a wide variety of forms, it is the emphasis on a practical approach through experimental work that characterizes the sciences. Teachers provide students with opportunities to design investigations, collect data, develop manipulative skills, analyze results, collaborate with peers and evaluate and communicate their findings

 

Through the overarching theme of the nature of science, the aims of the DP biology course are to enable students to:

1. appreciate scientific study and creativity within a global context through stimulating and challenging opportunities 

2. acquire a body of knowledge, methods and techniques that characterize science and technology 

3. apply and use a body of knowledge, methods and techniques that characterize science and technology 

4. develop an ability to analyze, evaluate and synthesize scientific information 

5. develop a critical awareness of the need for, and the value of, effective collaboration and communication during scientific activities 

6. develop experimental and investigative scientific skills including the use of current technologies 

7. develop and apply 21st century communication skills in the study of science 

8. become critically aware, as global citizens, of the ethical implications of using science and technology 

9. develop an appreciation of the possibilities and limitations of science and technology 

10.develop an understanding of the relationships between scientific disciplines and their influence on other areas of knowledge.

 

GROUP 5:  MATHEMATICS

Mathematics: Applications and interpretation SL (2 year course)

This course is designed for students who enjoy describing the real world and solving practical problems using mathematics, those who are interested in harnessing the power of technology alongside exploring mathematical models and enjoy the more practical side of mathematics.  To give this understanding a firm base, this course also includes topics that are traditionally part of a pre-university mathematics course such as calculus and statistics. The course makes extensive use of technology to allow students to explore and construct mathematical models. Mathematics: applications and interpretation will develop mathematical thinking, often in the context of a practical problem and using technology to justify conjectures.

• Emphasis on modeling and statistics
• Develops strong skills in applying mathematics to the real-world
• Real mathematical problem solving using technology
• For students interested in social sciences, natural sciences, medicine, statistics, business, engineering, some economics, psychology and design

GROUP 6:  THE ARTS 

VISUAL ARTS (SL or HL)

IB Visual Arts is a two-year study that  encourages students to challenge their own creative and cultural expectations and boundaries. It is a thought-provoking course in which students develop analytical skills in problem-solving and divergent thinking, while working towards technical proficiency and confidence as art-makers. In addition to exploring and comparing visual arts from different perspectives and in different contexts, students are expected to engage in, experiment with and critically reflect upon a wide range of contemporary practices and media. The course is designed for students who want to go on to study visual arts in higher education as well as for those who are seeking lifelong enrichment through visual arts. Supporting the International Baccalaureate mission statement and learner profile, the course encourages students to actively explore the visual arts within and across a variety of local, regional, national, international and intercultural contexts. Through inquiry, investigation, reflection and creative application, visual arts students develop an appreciation for the expressive and aesthetic diversity in the world around them, becoming critically informed makers and consumers of visual culture. IB Visual Arts is also open to all students as an elective with teacher permission.

 

IB CORE COMPONENTS

THEORY OF KNOWLEDGE

 

Theory of Knowledge (TOK) represents the hub for all IB disciplines. The course is two years but students can take just the first half of the course as seniors. The theory of knowledge (TOK) course plays a special role in the DP by providing an opportunity for students to reflect on the nature, scope and limitations of knowledge and the process of knowing. In this way, the main focus of TOK is not on students acquiring new knowledge but on helping students to reflect on, and put into perspective, what they already know. TOK underpins and helps to unite the subjects that students encounter in the rest of their studies. It engages students in explicit reflection on how knowledge is arrived at in different disciplines and areas of knowledge, on what these areas have in common and the differences between them. 

The aims of the TOK course are:

 • to encourage students to reflect on the central question, “How do we know what we know?”, and to recognize the value of asking that question

 • to expose students to ambiguity, uncertainty and questions with multiple plausible answers

 • to equip students to effectively navigate and make sense of the world, and help prepare them to encounter novel and complex situations

 • to encourage students to be more aware of their own perspectives and to reflect critically on their own beliefs and assumptions

 • to engage students with multiple perspectives, foster open-mindedness and develop intercultural understanding 

• to encourage students to make connections between academic disciplines by exploring underlying concepts and by identifying similarities and differences in the methods of inquiry used in different areas of knowledge

 • to prompt students to consider the importance of values, responsibilities and ethical concerns relating to the production, acquisition, application and communication of knowledge.

 

CREATIVITY, ACTIVITY AND SERVICE

Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS) is at the core of an IB diploma. The purpose of the CAS component is to educate the whole person and allow students to experience life in many ways outside of formal education. IB Diploma students engage in real, purposeful experiences with significant outcomes that personally challenge the student and require thoughtful consideration, such as planning, reviewing progress, reporting and reflection on outcomes and personal learning. Students show evidence of engaging in a variety of experiences for 18 months over the course of two years. Students may begin CAS experiences on the first day of their junior year and must complete all requirements by April of their senior year. CAS requirements may be met with student curricular and extracurricular hours, however, students are expected to stretch their learning. With the help of the IB faculty,, students create a CAS project and take part in CAS experiences as individuals and groups. All CAS experiences must be pre-approved with the CAS Coordinator. Non- IB Diploma students have an opportunity to complete CAS. 

 

EXTENDED ESSAY

The extended essay is a compulsory, externally assessed piece of independent research into a topic chosen by the student and presented as a formal piece of academic writing. The extended essay is intended to promote high-level research and writing skills, intellectual discovery and creativity while engaging students in personal research. This leads to a major piece of formally presented, structured writing of up to 4,000 words in which ideas and findings are communicated in a reasoned, coherent and appropriate manner. Students are guided through the process of research and writing by an assigned supervisor (a teacher in the school). All students undertake three mandatory reflection sessions with their supervisor, including a short interview, or viva voce, following the completion of the extended essayIn the junior year, the student decides on a topic and seeks the sponsorship of a faculty advisor. Students are expected to begin work on the project during their junior year and the summer between their junior and senior years under the supervision of an advisor.  The Extended Essay is not a scheduled course. Full IB and Non-IB Diploma students who commit to IB Language and Literature 1 & 2 are exempt from the traditional  Senior Project. Instead, students couple their experience in IB Language and Literature with a culminating project which is presented on Senior Project Day.

 

📚 English Department

✨ Read. Write. Think. Communicate.
 Sequential achievement in English classes develops proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Four credits are required for graduation, with all students taking the Regents Examination in English Language Arts. Accelerated courses in grades 9–10 prepare students for AP and IB courses.

🧭 Course Progression
 9th Grade: English 1 • English 1 Honors
 10th Grade: English 2 • English 2 Honors
 11th Grade: English 3 • AP English Language & Composition • IB English Language & Literature (Year 1)
 12th Grade: English 4 • Gemini English: Composition 101 / 103 • AP English Literature & Composition • IB English Language & Literature (Year 2) • English 4 – Communications

📖 ENGLISH 1
 

🕒 Full Year | 💯 1 Credit | 👥 Grade 9 | 📘 Prerequisite: None

The English 1 curriculum focuses on reading, writing, listening, and speaking in response to high quality texts that are aligned to the Next Generation ELA Learning Standards. Units contain coherent progressions of learning experiences that build knowledge and understanding of major concepts and encourage independent learning.

📘 English 1 Honors (See Honors Requirements on Page 7)

⏳ Duration: Full Year | 🎓 Credit: 1 | 🧑‍🎓 Grade Level: 9
✅ Prerequisite: Recommended final average of 85% in English 8 and a score of 3 or 4 on the NYS Grade 8 ELA Exam

English 1 Honors is a rigorous course designed to challenge students through advanced reading, critical analysis, and intensive writing instruction. The curriculum prepares students for the expectations of Advanced Placement Language and Composition or the International Baccalaureate (IB) program in later years. Accelerated students enrolled in this course will take the New York State Regents Examination in English Language Arts at the conclusion of their sophomore year.

📖 ENGLISH 2

🕒 Full Year | 💯 1 Credit | 👥 Grade 10 | 📘 Prerequisite: English 1

This course continues reinforcing many of the same skills practiced in English I, but it utilizes more challenging literature selections and varied writing situations. By the conclusion of the course, students are expected to be proficient with persuasive, analytical, and argumentative techniques.

📗 English 2 Honors (See Honors Requirements on Page 7)

⏳ Duration: Full Year | 🎓 Credit: 1 | 🧑‍🎓 Grade Level: 10
✅ Prerequisite: Recommended final average of 85% and an 85% on the final assessment in English 1

English 2 Honors builds upon the skills developed in English 1 Honors and continues to prepare students for the academic demands of IB and AP-level English coursework. Students will further develop advanced reading, analytical writing, and critical thinking skills. At the conclusion of the course, students will take the New York State Regents Examination in English Language Arts. Students should anticipate approximately 1–2 hours of homework per week, and completion of required summer work is a component of this course.

ENGLISH 3

🕒 Full Year | 💯 1 Credit | 👥 Grade 11 | 📘 Prerequisite: English 2

This course prepares students for success on the English Regents examination. Coursework will focus on reading and writing from a variety of genres to further their skills in literary analysis and the writing process. Students are required to complete a research paper.

📖 ENGLISH 4

🕒 Full Year | 💯 1 Credit | 👥 Grade 12 | 📘 Prerequisite: English 3 & English Regents Exam

This course emphasizes the application of acquired skills and abilities in literary analysis, listening, speaking, and writing. The required research paper component of the Senior Project allows students to focus on an issue of their choice while instilling the necessary research skills needed for success in both college and future employment.

🎥 ENGLISH 4 – COMMUNICATIONS
 

🕒 Half Year | 💯 0.5 Credit | 👥 Grade 12 | 📘 Prerequisite: English 3, IB English 1, or AP Language

This course is designed for students interested in media, including writing, videography, broadcasting, and public speaking. Students develop skills in interviewing, writing, photography, on-air performance, and media literacy.

✍️ AP ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION

🕒 Full Year | 💯 1 Credit | 👥 Grade 11 | 📘 Prerequisite: English 2 or English 2H and Regents Exam (Recommended 85% in course & Regents) - AP fee required

 

AP English Language and Composition is an introductory college-level composition course. Students cultivate their understanding of writing and rhetorical arguments through reading, analyzing, and writing texts as they explore topics like rhetorical situation, claims and evidence, reasoning and organization, and style. Students will write in a variety of modes and on diverse subjects. Completing summer work is a component of this class. On average, homework will require 2–3 hours per week.

✍️ AP ENGLISH LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION

🕒 Full Year | 💯 1 Credit | 👥 Grade 12 | 📘 Prerequisite: AP English Language or English 3 & Regents (Recommended 85% in course & Regents) - AP fee required
 

This course emphasizes the application of acquired skills with an extension into college-level analysis and writing. Students must take the AP Exam in English Literature and Composition in May and complete independent research and performance projects. Completing summer work is required. Homework averages 2–3 hours per week.

🌍 IB ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE (HL 1 & 2)

🕒 Full Year | 💯 1 Credit | 👥 Grades 11–12 | 📘 Prerequisite: English 2 or English 2H and Regents

The two-year IB English Language and Literature course focuses on developing an understanding of how language constructs meaning and how that meaning connects to the world. Students study both literary and non-literary texts, examining how context, culture, and perspective shape interpretation. Assessments include written analyses, oral commentaries, and IB exams. Students complete summer work and should anticipate 2–3 hours of homework weekly.

🎓 GEMINI ENGLISH: COMPOSITION 101

🕒 Half Year | 💯 0.5 Credit | 👥 Grade 12 | 📘 Prerequisite: English 3 or AP English Language (75%+ GPA)

Composition 101 develops students’ abilities to write essays with narrative, explanatory, interpretive, and analytical qualities at a college level. Emphasis is placed on process-based writing, reflection, and research. Students complete a research paper, genre remix, and reflection essay. Gemini English 101 is offered in the fall and includes required summer work. Homework averages 2–3 hours per week.

🎓 GEMINI ENGLISH: COMPOSITION 103

🕒 Half Year | 💯 0.5 Credit | 👥 Grade 12 | 📘 Prerequisite: Gemini English 101 (70% or higher)

Composition 103 continues the goals of Composition 101 with advanced work in research, analysis, and reflection. The course culminates in a major research paper and reflection essay. Students complete a Senior Project as part of the course. Homework averages 2–3 hours per week.

 

📐 Mathematics Department

✨ Problem Solve. Think Critically. Apply.
The Mathematics Department develops students’ problem-solving and critical thinking skills while building confidence in real-world applications. Students progress through algebra, geometry, data analysis, trigonometry, pre-calculus, and calculus, preparing for college and careers. Courses emphasize reasoning, modeling, technology use, and communication of mathematical ideas.

📐 MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT – COURSE PROGRESSION

Grade Level	HONORS TRACK	NON-HONORS TRACK
8th Grade	Algebra
9th Grade	Geometry Honors OR Geometry	Algebra
10th Grade	Algebra 2 Honors, Algebra 2, Gemini Computer Programming	Geometry OR Geometry Honors
11th Grade	Gemini Pre-Calculus Honors, Gemini Pre-Calculus, AP Statistics, Gemini Math of Money, Gemini Computer Programming, IB Math	Algebra 2, Algebra 2 Honors, Intermediate Algebra, Gemini Accounting, World of Technology, Gemini Computer Programing, Gemini Math of Money, IB Math
12th Grade	IB Math, AP Statistics, AP Calculus, Gemini Math of Money, Gemini Computer Programming, Gemini Pre-Calculus, Math and Financial Applications	IB Math, AP Statistics, Gemini Pre-Calculus, Math and Financial Applications, Algebra 2, Gemini Math of Money, Gemini Computer Programming, Gemini Accounting, World of Tehnology

📚 Courses

➗ ALGEBRA I

🕒 Full Year | 💯 1 Credit | 👥 Grade 9 | 📘 Prerequisite: None

Algebra I is the first year of a full algebra sequence and one of three required math credits for graduation. Students explore linear and quadratic equations, inequalities, probability, statistics, and algebraic fractions. Lessons incorporate real-world problem solving and critical thinking exercises. Students develop skills in symbolic reasoning, graphing, and interpreting algebraic expressions. The Algebra Next Generation State Assessment is required for the Regents diploma.

📐 GEOMETRY

🕒 Full Year | 💯 1 Credit | 👥 Grades 9–10 | 📘 Prerequisite: Algebra

Geometry emphasizes the study of spatial relationships and formal reasoning. Students learn to identify and justify geometric relationships through proofs and algebraic methods. Topics include lines, planes, 3D solids, constructions, locus, transformational and coordinate geometry. Graphing calculators are used for exploration and analysis. All students take the regents exam. A passing score is required for an Advanced Regents Diploma.

📐 GEOMETRY HONORS (See Honors Requirements on Page 7)

🕒 Full Year | 💯 1 Credit | 👥 Grades 9–10 | 📘 Prerequisite: Recommended 85% in Algebra I & 80% on Exam

This accelerated course covers all Geometry topics at a deeper and faster pace, emphasizing advanced proofs, critical problem-solving, and mathematical reasoning. Students engage in enrichment activities, collaborative problem-solving, and independent study.

➕ ALGEBRA 2

🕒 Full Year |💯 1 Credit | 👥 Grades 10–12|📘 Prerequisite: Recommended 80% in Algebra & 65% on  Exam

Algebra 2 builds on prior knowledge to extend understanding of linear, quadratic, exponential, polynomial, rational, and radical functions. Students explore complex numbers, logarithmic and exponential properties, and advanced problem-solving strategies. Real-world applications and modeling reinforce connections between mathematics and practical contexts.

➕ ALGEBRA 2 HONORS (See Honors Requirements on Page 7)

🕒 Full Year | 💯 1 Credit | 👥 Grades 10–11 |📘 Prerequisite: Recommended 85% in Geometry & 80% on Exam

Accelerated Algebra 2 covers all standard topics in greater depth, with enrichment and independent problem-solving opportunities. Students tackle challenge problems, model real-world scenarios, and prepare for accelerated pre-calculus and advanced STEM coursework.

➕ INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA

🕒 Full Year | 💯 1 Credit | 👥 Grades 10–12 | 📘 Prerequisite: Algebra &/or Geometry

This course covers Algebra 2 topics at a slower pace for students needing extra support. Emphasis is placed on mastering foundational skills, building confidence, and preparing for further mathematics. Students complete scaffolded assignments, guided problem-solving, and local exams. Does not fulfill Advanced Regents Diploma requirements.

📊 PRE-CALCULUS 1

🕒 Half Year | 💯 0.5 Credit | 👥 Grades 11–12 | 📘 Prerequisite: 80%+ in Algebra 2 Regents/Honors

Pre-Calculus 1 introduces analytic geometry, elementary functions, and linear/quadratic systems. Students develop the skills necessary for calculus through problem-solving, function analysis, and real-world applications. This course is required for students planning to take Calculus.

📊 GEMINI PRE-CALCULUS 2

🕒 Half Year | 💯 0.5 Credit | 👥 Grades 11–12 | 📘 Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus 1 (65%+)

Aligned with the FLCC college curriculum, this course covers exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric, polynomial, and rational functions. Students learn advanced function analysis, modeling, and problem-solving strategies. Successful completion may earn 3 transferable college credits through Gemini.

📊 GEMINI PRE-CALCULUS HONORS (See Honors Requirements on Page 7)

🕒 Full Year | 💯 1 Credit | 👥 Grades 10–12 | 📘 Prerequisite: 85% in Algebra 2 H & 80% on exam

An advanced, one-year pre-calculus course preparing students for AP Calculus. Topics include advanced algebra, analytic geometry, trigonometry, sequences, series, and limits. Emphasis on analytical thinking, problem-solving, and preparation for college-level mathematics. Optional Gemini college credit available.

💵 GEMINI MATHEMATICS OF MONEY

🕒 Half Year | 💯 0.5 Credit | 👥 Grades 11–12 | 📘 Prerequisite: None

A practical, business-focused course covering interest, annuities, Excel, loans, mortgages, credit cards, depreciation, and retirement planning. Students analyze real-life financial situations, develop financial literacy, and may earn optional FLCC college credit.

📈 AP CALCULUS AB

🕒 Full Year | 💯 1 Credit | 👥 Grade 12 | 📘 Prerequisite: Gemini Pre-Calculus (H), IB Math; recommended 85%
 

Covers derivatives, integrals, and the fundamental theorem of calculus. Students develop advanced problem-solving, analytical reasoning, and modeling skills. Prepares students for the AP exam and potential college credit. Homework: 2–3 hours/week.

📊 AP STATISTICS

🕒 Full Year | 💯 1 Credit | 👥 Grades 11–12 | 📘 Prerequisite: Algebra 2 or Honors; recommended 85%

Introduces descriptive and inferential statistics, probability, and data analysis. Students analyze real-world data, interpret results, and communicate findings. Prepares students for the AP exam and potential college credit. Homework: 2–3 hours/week.

📐 IB MATHEMATICS: APPLICATIONS & INTERPRETATION (SL)

🕒 Two Years | 💯 1 Credit per year | 👥 Grades 11–12 | 📘 Prerequisite: Algebra 2 or Accelerated Algebra 2

Practical math course focused on real-world problem-solving, modeling, and technology. Students investigate and analyze data, create models, and communicate solutions effectively. Ideal for students interested in social sciences, business, medicine, psychology, or engineering.

💻 GEMINI INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING (COMPUTER 1)

🕒 Half Year | 💯 0.5 Credit | 👥 Grades 11–12 | 📘 Prerequisite: 80%+ in Algebra 1

Introductory programming course emphasizing problem-solving, software development, and structured object-oriented programming in Java. Students develop computational thinking and may earn 3 FLCC transferable college credits.

 

🔬 Science Department

✨ Explore. Investigate. Discover.
Students are encouraged to talk to one of the science teachers for more detailed explanations about course procedures, grade requirements, levels of difficulty, or other questions that they have about the courses. All Regents courses require a minimum of 1,200 minutes of hands-on laboratory experiences before a student can take the Regents examination. Approximately 30 satisfactory laboratory reports are also required.

📚 Science Requirements – “3-2-1 Rule”
All students are required to earn three credits of science. Two of those credits will be awarded by earning credit in Regents-level courses (one credit must be for Life Science: Biology and the second one Earth and Space Science, Chemistry, or Physics). In addition, a student must pass one Regents exam.

Grade-level Science Pathway Example:

Accelerated Track: 

• 8th Grade → Life Science: Biology,
• 9th Grade → Earth and Space Science, Chemistry,
• 10^th Grade Chemistry, AP Chemistry, AP Biology, Gemini Physics, Science Electives

11th Grade → Gemini Physics / AP Biology / AP Chemistry / IB Science / Science Electives

• 12th Grade → AP Biology / AP Chemistry / IB Biology / Gemini Physics / Science Electives

Non-Accelerated

8^th grade – None

9^th grade – Life Science: Biology

10^th Grade – Earth and Space Science

11^th Grade → Gemini Physics / AP Biology / Chemistry / IB Science / Science Electives

12^th Grade → Gemini Physics / AP Biology / AP Chemistry / IB Science / Science Electives

🧬 STEM & Health Career Science Pathways

Career Path	9th Grade	10th Grade	11th Grade	12th Grade
Engineering / Computer Science	Earth and Space Science	Life Science: Biology	Chemistry	AP Physics or Gemini Physics
Nursing / Physician Assistant	Earth and Space Science	Life Science: Biology	Chemistry	Anatomy & Physiology I & II
Doctor / Veterinary	Earth and Space Science	Life Science: Biology	Chemistry & AP Biology	Anatomy & Physiology II & AP Chemistry / IB Biology
Environmental Science / Animal Science / Vet Tech	Earth and Space Science	Life Science: Biology	Chemistry	Environmental Science & Marine Science
Pharmacy	Earth and Space Science	Life Science: Biology	Chemistry	AP Chemistry & Anatomy & Physiology I
Physical Therapy / Occupational Therapy / Athletic Training	Earth and Space Science	Life Science: Biology	Chemistry	Anatomy & Physiology I & II, AP Biology (optional)

 

🌍 Earth and Space Science (Physical Setting)

🕒 Full Year | 💯 1 Credit | 👥 Grades 9–12 | 📘 Prerequisite: None

Regents Earth and Space Science is a rigorous inquiry and problem-solving course based on actual data of the earth, solar system, and deep space. Lab investigations cover topics involving mapping, rocks and minerals, crustal changes, energy transfer, weathering, erosion, deposition, geologic history, weather, climate factors, the solar system, and man’s effect on the environment. Students must possess proficient math, reading, and graphing skills.

🧬 Life Science: Biology

🕒 Full Year | 💯 1 Credit | 👥 Grades 9–12 | 📘 Prerequisite: None

This course is designed to explore the fundamental principles of biology through a scientific lens, aligning with the New York State Next Generation Science Standards (NYSSLS). Students will investigate the core concepts of life sciences, including the structure and function of cells, genetics, evolution, ecosystems, and human biology. Emphasizing hands-on experiments, inquiry-based learning, and critical thinking, students will develop the skills necessary to analyze data, model biological processes, and apply scientific reasoning to real-world issues. This course prepares students for further scientific study while fostering a deeper appreciation of the living world. Regents credit is earned by successfully completing the course and passing the Regents examination.

🧬 AP Biology

🕒 Full Year | 💯 1 Credit | 👥 Grades 11–12 | 📘 Prerequisite: Biology & Chemistry, Recommended 85% in Regents science courses and on the Regents exams 📘 AP Fee Required

This course is designed to be the equivalent of two semesters of college introductory biology courses (up to 8 college credits) usually taken by biology majors during the fall and spring of their first year. AP Biology aims to provide students with the conceptual framework, factual knowledge, and analytical skills necessary to deal critically with the rapidly changing science of biology. The course is divided into four big ideas: evolution, cells and life processes, modern genetics and cell signaling, and ecosystem dynamics. There are 13 labs performed and written from these topics that emphasize the seven science practices the College Board deems necessary for success in the field of science. There are 3–4 hours of homework in this class per week.

🧬 IB Biology (offered every other year)

🕒 1–2 Full Years | 💯 1 Credit per year | 👥 Grades 11–12 | 📘 Prerequisite: Biology & Chemistry, Recommended 85% in Regents science courses and on the Regents exams

By studying biology in the DP, students should become aware of how scientists work and communicate with each other. While the scientific method may take on a wide variety of forms, it is the emphasis on a practical approach through experimental work that characterizes the sciences. Teachers provide students with opportunities to design investigations, collect data, develop manipulative skills, analyze results, collaborate with peers, and evaluate and communicate their findings.

Through the overarching theme of the nature of science, the aims of the DP biology course are to enable students to:

1. appreciate scientific study and creativity within a global context through stimulating and challenging opportunities
2. acquire a body of knowledge, methods, and techniques that characterize science and technology
3. apply and use a body of knowledge, methods, and techniques that characterize science and technology
4. develop an ability to analyze, evaluate, and synthesize scientific information
5. develop a critical awareness of the need for, and the value of, effective collaboration and communication during scientific activities
6. develop experimental and investigative scientific skills including the use of current technologies
7. develop and apply 21st-century communication skills in the study of science
8. become critically aware, as global citizens, of the ethical implications of using science and technology
9. develop an appreciation of the possibilities and limitations of science and technology
10. develop an understanding of the relationships between scientific disciplines and their influence on other areas of knowledge

🧪 Chemistry (Physical Setting)

🕒 Full Year | 💯 1 Credit | 👥 Grades 9–12 | 📘 Prerequisite: Earth Science & Biology or Teacher Recommendation from MS Science Teacher
 

Accelerated Pathway Requirements:

• Accelerated Math (Alg 1): F1 > 90, Regents Score > 90
• Living Environment: F1 > 90, Regents Score > 90
• Student Statement: Reason for accelerated pathway, predicted science pathway, motivation/passion for science

This course centers on the study of atomic structure, gas laws, radiation, the periodic table of the elements, bonding, energy of reactions, equilibrium, acids/bases/salts, oxidation/reduction, and the mathematics of chemistry and organic chemistry. The laboratory experience is an integral part of the course. The study of chemistry is very important to become a better-informed citizen in today’s technological society and is a basis for further study in all of the sciences. Regents credit is earned after successfully completing the course and passing the Regents examination.

⚛️ AP Chemistry (Physical Setting)

🕒 Full Year | 💯 1 Credit | 👥 Grades 11–12 | 📘 Prerequisite: Biology & Chemistry, Recommended 85% in Regents science courses and 90% on chemistry Regents exams  |  📘 AP Fee Required

This course provides an orderly development of the fundamental concepts and principles of chemistry with an emphasis on critical thinking skills including problem-solving, mathematical reasoning, and experimental investigations. Topics of study include structure and states of matter, bonding, chemical reactions, intermolecular forces, kinetics, equilibrium, acids/bases, electrochemistry, and thermodynamics. Laboratory work is an integral component of this course with a specific emphasis on inquiry-based science investigations. Technology, including graphing calculators, probe ware, and chemistry lab apparatus, is used throughout this course. Classes include labs, lectures, and collaborative peer-to-peer work. There are 3–4 hours of homework in this class per week.

⚛️ Gemini Physics

🕒 Full Year | 💯 1 Credit | 👥 Grades 10–12 | 📘 Prerequisite: 80 GPA in Algebra 2 – FLCC requirement; need 70%+ in PHYS118 to register for PHYS119

Students should be proficient at science and math. An 85% or better Regents exam result in previous math and science classes is recommended. Both of the Gemini Physics courses are challenging and provide the opportunity to earn a total of 8 credits from FLCC. College Physics I (PHYS118) and II (PHYS119) are algebra-based courses covering mechanics, dynamics, waves, optics, and electricity. 1–2 hours of homework/week.

🧪 Science Electives

🫁 Anatomy and Physiology I

🕒 Half Year | 💯 0.5 Credit | 👥 Grades 10–12 | 📘 Prerequisite: Chemistry or General Chemistry

This course is designed for students interested in the study of the human body, and who may have a goal in continuing their studies in health-related fields. Students study body organization, skin, bones, joints, muscles, and movement. Collaborative model-building, analysis of case studies, and interaction with professionals in the field are included.

🫁 Anatomy and Physiology II

🕒 Half Year | 💯 0.5 Credit | 👥 Grades 10–12 | 📘 Prerequisite: Chemistry or General Chemistry

Students study the nervous system, digestive system, respiratory system, circulatory, and excretory systems, along with associated diseases. Collaborative model-building, case studies, and interaction with professionals are included.

⚗️ General Chemistry

🕒 Half Year | 💯 0.5 Credit | 👥 Grades 10–12 | 📘 Prerequisite: None

Explores atomic structure, electrochemistry, thermodynamics, acids/bases, nuclear/organic chemistry, and bonding in lab and classroom. Students develop safe lab techniques and practical understanding.

⚛️ General Physics

🕒 Half Year | 💯 0.5 Credit | 👥 Grades 10–12 | 📘 Prerequisite: None

Overview of physics topics and applications to everyday life, including forces, motion, and electricity. Students perform investigations under teacher supervision.

🕵️ Forensic Science

🕒 Half Year | 💯 0.5 Credit | 👥 Grades 10–12 | 📘 Prerequisite: None

 

Hands-on lab-intensive course focusing on scientific methods and crime scene investigation. Students apply knowledge from all sciences to gather evidence and solve crimes.

🌌 Astronomy

🕒 Half Year | 💯 0.5 Credit | 👥 Grades 10–12 | 📘 Prerequisite: None

Students engage in hands-on activities, lab exercises, and projects to explore astronomy from historical perspectives to modern understanding.

🌱 Environmental Science

🕒 Half Year | 💯 0.5 Credit | 👥 Grades 10–12 | 📘 Prerequisite: None

Examines human interaction with the environment. Topics include global warming, natural resources, pollution, invasive species, technology, and population.

🌊 Marine Science

🕒 Half Year | 💯 0.5 Credit | 👥 Grades 10–12 | 📘 Prerequisite: None

Math and
Focuses on scientific phenomena in aquatic environments: formation of oceans/lakes, plate tectonics, chemical oceanography, marine organisms, evolution, marine ecology, human impact, conservation. Includes shark dissection, lab activities, and projects with presentations.

 

 

Social Studies

The social studies program is geared to provide students with a strong understanding of major ideas, eras, themes, developments, and turning points in the history of the United States and the world.

 

GLOBAL HISTORY  & GEOGRAPHY I 

This course begins with the Paleolithic Era and the development of the first civilizations, continues with an examination of classical societies, and traces the expansion of trade networks and their global impact. The course emphasizes the key themes of interactions over time, shifts in political power, and the role of belief systems. While the course emphasizes the importance of historical and spatial thinking, all of the social studies practices and standards are included in the study of global history and geography. The course concludes with a local examination.  

 

GLOBAL HISTORY  & GEOGRAPHY I HONORS

This course begins with the Paleolithic Era and the development of the first civilizations, continues with an examination of classical societies, and traces the expansion of trade networks and their global impact. The course emphasizes the key themes of interactions over time, shifts in political power, and the role of belief systems. While the course emphasizes the importance of historical and spatial thinking, all of the social studies practices and standards are included in the study of global history and geography. The course concludes with a local examination. The honors level students will be expected to analyze the material in greater depth using a variety of higher level texts and documents. The honors students will also be required to show a deeper understanding of the enduring issues through a variety of performance tasks. All Global I Honors students will take a local examination at the end of this course.  

 

GLOBAL HISTORY & GEOGRAPHY II

This course provides a snapshot of the world circa 1750. The course continues chronologically up to the present. Several concepts are woven throughout the course including industrialization, nationalism, imperialism, conflict, technology, and the interconnectedness of the world. The last three key ideas focus on global issues, applying a more thematic approach.  While the course emphasizes the importance of historical and spatial thinking, all of the social studies practices and standards are included in the study of global history and geography. All global studies students take the Global 10 Regents Examination at the end of this course.  

 

GLOBAL HISTORY & GEOGRAPHY II HONORS

This course provides a snapshot of the world circa 1750. The course continues chronologically up to the present. Several concepts are woven throughout the course including industrialization, nationalism, imperialism, conflict, technology, and the interconnectedness of the world. The last three key ideas focus on global issues, applying a more thematic approach.  While the course emphasizes the importance of historical and spatial thinking, all of the social studies practices and standards are included in the study of global history and geography.  In addition, this course prepares students for Gemini or IB courses in United States History in their junior year. The honors level students will be expected to analyze the material in greater depth using the honors textbook. All global studies students take the Global 10 Regents Examination at the end of this course.  

 

UNITED STATES HISTORY & GOVERNMENT

U.S. History & Government begins with the colonial and constitutional foundations of the United States and explores the government structure and functions written in the Constitution. The development of the nation and the political, social, and economic factors that led to the challenges our nation faced in the Civil War are addressed. Industrialization, urbanization, and the accompanying problems are examined, along with America’s emergence as a world power, the two world wars of the 20th century, and the Cold War. Students explore the expansion of the federal government, the threat of terrorism, and the place of the United States in an increasingly globalized and interconnected world. The course concludes with all students taking the NYS Regents exam in United States History & Government. 

 

GEMINI US HISTORY

Gemini fee required (Students must pay for the Gemini fee both semesters or students will be moved to Regents US History.)

This course will focus on the foundations of the United States to the modern era.  The course will consist of lectures, student-centered projects, and analysis of college level texts and readings.  Students enrolled will take the United States History and Government Regents Examination in June.  Students will be expected to analyze material in greater depth using collegiate level textbooks and other primary sources.  Students are expected to work independently and complete quarterly research papers according to Gemini standards. Students will also complete a separate Gemini Final Assessment.  Students enrolled in this course may be eligible for college credit. For more information regarding Gemini courses see page 4.

 

IB HISTORY (IB HOTA & IB 20th Century)

 

IB History, at the Higher Level will be taught as a two-year course. This course is rigorous in reading and writing as the basis to gather information to hone analytical skills necessary to view Western history from multiple perspectives. The 1^st year of the course, History of the Americas, is designed to develop and expand students' understanding primarily of the history of the United States while delving into some Latin, South American and Canadian history from colonialism to the present. The 2^nd year, 20^th Century World History, is an in-depth study of the conflicts that shaped the 1900’s in World History. Students will explore historical events and their political, social, economic and cultural implications.  The course will conclude with three IB History Exams in May of your senior year as well as an internal assessment (research project), which will be completed early in the students' senior year. In order to be eligible to get IB credit for this class you must complete both years of IB History.

 

INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMICS

Economics examines the principles of the United States free market economy in a global context. Students will examine their individual responsibility for managing their personal finances. Students will analyze the role of supply and demand in determining the prices individuals and businesses face in the product and factor markets, and the global nature of these markets. Students will study changes to the workforce in the United States, and the role of entrepreneurs in our economy, as well as the effects of globalization. Students will explore the challenges facing the United States free market economy in a global environment and various policy-making opportunities available to the government to address these challenges. This course concludes with a local examination.  

 

GEMINI INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMICS

Gemini  Fee Required  - Students must pay the Gemini fee or students will be moved to Economics

This is an introductory course dealing with the principles of economics and how they are applied to consumer choices, business decisions, and within the domestic economy. Students will examine the role of public/private sectors, markets, market structures, economic indicators, and fiscal and monetary policies as they relate to the U.S. economy. This course concludes with a local examination. Students in this course are eligible for 3 college credits through FLCC, and can be applied to any SUNY institution.  For more information regarding Gemini courses see page 4. 

 

PARTICIPATION IN GOVERNMENT

This course aims to provide students with opportunities to become engaged in the political process by acquiring the knowledge and practicing the skills necessary for active citizenship. Participation in government is designed to be a hands-on, practical course that builds on civics, government and history courses that students have taken in previous years. Students view the Constitution as the basis for U.S. law, and will analyze real-life applications of the Bill of Rights in action. Students examine the election process on local, state and national levels and become registered voters themselves. Participation in government and in our communities is fundamental to the success of American democracy. 

 

GEMINI PARTICIPATION IN GOVERNMENT

Gemini  Fee Required  - Students must pay the Gemini fee or students will be moved to Participation in Government 

This course explores the nature and dynamics of the American political system, including the basic structure, functions, and processes of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government, the roles of political parties, the mechanics of political campaigns and elections, the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights, and prominent issues in U.S. domestic and foreign policy. This is accomplished through the creation of products and engagement in their local, state, and national government. Students in this course are eligible for 3 college credits through FLCC, and can be applied to any SUNY institution.  For more information regarding Gemini courses see page 4. 

 

Social Studies Electives

 

CRIMINAL LAW

Students will have the opportunity to learn about the criminal justice system and its relationship to the individuals and communities it serves. This course is designed to help students develop an understanding of their legal rights and obligations pertaining to the United States justice system. The course will reinforce students’ understanding of Constitutional rights and duties, the different types of crimes, every day legal issues, and the criminal justice process. 

 

GEMINI PSYCHOLOGY

Gemini Fee Optional

This course is a comprehensive overview of the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. It will familiarize students with the scientific methods used in the field of psychology. It will also introduce various topics within the field, such as consciousness, motivation, learning, memory, cognition, development, personality, psychological disorders and their treatments, social psychology, and the biological bases of behavior.  This course will have a final assessment at the conclusion of the semester. Students in this course may be eligible for college credit. For more information regarding Gemini courses see page 4.

 

GEMINI SOCIOLOGY

Gemini Fee Optional

This course includes topics descriptive of the scope and methods of sociology, the interaction and social nature of man, human groupings, collective behavior and institutions and social change.  This course encompasses the study of Cultures, Socialization, Aging, Deviance and Crime, Class and Wealth, Race, Sex and Gender Issues, the modern Family, Religion and Cults, and Health Care. Students in this course may be eligible for college credit. For more information regarding Gemini courses see page 4.

 

GENOCIDE STUDIES

This course explores genocides that have occurred in modern world history. Students will gain particular insight into the Holocaust period of Nazi Germany; Stalin’s persecution of the Ukrainian Kulaks and genocides in modern-day Bosnia, Rwanda, Iraq, Cambodia and Sudan.  Students will be able to interpret film, literature, poetry, music, and artwork relating to these global events. This course will conclude with a project-based local assessment.

 

POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY

Positive Psychology is an elective course focused on personal growth. This course adopts a scientific, strength-based approach to discovering what helps people improve their levels of happiness, flourish, thrive and achieve optimal well-being. Students will be provided the opportunity to learn new skills and  participate in experiences to achieve this sense of well-being in a safe, supported, relationship-centered environment. Students will study the science behind positive psychology through experiences that will include topics such as mindfulness, happiness, gratitude, laughter, kindness, grit and resilience. Students will be challenged to grow and develop new skills that include mindfully paying attention, introspection, developing questioning skills, developing empathy, and communication skills. The class will involve individual reflection, group discussions, and practical exercises.

 

IB THEORY OF KNOWLEDGE (1&2)

Theory of Knowledge (TOK) represents the hub for all IB disciplines.The course is two years but students can take just the first half of the course as seniors. The theory of knowledge (TOK) course plays a special role in the DP by providing an opportunity for students to reflect on the nature, scope and limitations of knowledge and the process of knowing. In this way, the main focus of TOK is not on students acquiring new knowledge but on helping students to reflect on, and put into perspective, what they already know. TOK underpins and helps to unite the subjects that students encounter in the rest of their studies. It engages students in explicit reflection on how knowledge is arrived at in different disciplines and areas of knowledge, on what these areas have in common and the differences between them. Students do NOT HAVE to be part of the full IBDP to take this class.

 

 

Technology

The Technology Department at Wayne Central offers a comprehensive technology education program. While we offer traditional courses we are also affiliated with Project Lead the Way® (PLTW). PLTW is a pre-engineering program that uses activities-based learning, project-based learning, and problem-based learning.  The courses included in this program use the modalities of activities, projects, and problems to ensure students are exposed to the rigor and relevance necessary to become strong citizens and members of a viable workforce. PLTW has developed a four-year sequence of courses which, when combined with college preparatory mathematics and science courses in high school, introduces students to the scope, rigor, and discipline of engineering and engineering technology prior to entering college.

 

PLTW courses are: Introduction to Engineering Design, Principles of Engineering, Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Civil Engineering and Architecture, and Engineering Design and Development. 

 

 

Project Lead the Way Sequence:

Project Lead the Way has developed a four-year sequence of courses which, when combined with college preparatory mathematics and science courses in high school, introduces students to the scope, rigor and discipline of engineering and engineering technology prior to entering college. The Technology Education department offers a 5-unit sequence. Many of these courses offer dual college credit.

 

Core Course

• PLTW Design and Drawing for Production (DDP)

Electives

• Principles of Engineering (POE)
• Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM)
• Civil Engineering & Architecture (CEA)

Capstone Course

• Engineering Design and Development (EDD)

 

PLTW DESIGN AND DRAWING FOR PRODUCTION (DDP) 

College Credit Option available from MCC or RIT

This course is intended to provide opportunities for students to design and draw through creative thinking, decision making, and problem-solving experiences. This is a hands-on course with many sketching, computer-aided design, and model construction exercises. Students may design a variety of different items including: vehicles, toys, games, furniture, posters, scale models and other items that are familiar to them in their everyday life. Software includes Onshape (web-based CAD), Adobe Illustrator, Universal Laser Systems, and Google application programs. The instructors are teaching the complete state approved course. This course fulfills the fine arts graduation requirement.

 

PLTW COMPUTER INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING (CIM)

College Credit Option available from RIT and MCC

This course builds on computer solid modeling skills developed in DDP. Students use CNC software and equipment to produce actual models of their three-dimensional designs. This course applies principles of robotics and automation in the creation of various products. Software includes but is not limited to: MasterCam, Onshape, VEX Robotics, and RoboPro.

 

PLTW PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING (POE)

College Credit Option available from RIT and MCC

The Principles of Engineering course is designed to expose students to a broad array of the technological processes used in the field of engineering and engineering technology. Students employ engineering and scientific concepts in the solution of engineering design problems. Typical activities in this course include such items as problem solving engineering design competitions.. Counts as one credit of math.

 

PLTW CIVIL ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE (CEA)

College Credit Option available from RIT

This course provides an overview of the fields of civil engineering and architecture, while emphasizing the interrelationship and dependence of both fields on each other. Students use state-of-the-art software to solve real world problems and communicate solutions to hands-on projects and activities. This course covers topics such as the roles of civil engineers and architects; project planning; site planning; building design, and project documentation and presentation. Software includes Onshape & Autodesk Revit Architecture.

 

PLTW ENGINEERING DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT (EDD)

This is an engineering research course in which students work in teams to research, design and construct a solution to an open-ended engineering problem. Students apply principles developed in the four proceeding courses and are guided by a community mentor. They must present progress reports, submit a final written report and defend their solutions to a panel of outside reviewers at the end of the school year. This project will coincide with the Senior Project. Software includes but is not limited to: Onshape, VEX Robotics, MasterCam, Adobe Illustrator.

 

Traditional Courses:

 

CAD (COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN)

CAD will expose students to the basic functions of technical drawing and project planning. Students will use Onshape (web-based CAD) to create engineering-based 3D models. Topics will include but are not limited to sketching, dimensioning, orthographic projection, section views, creating assemblies, and working drawings.

 

WORLD OF TECHNOLOGY 

World of Technology will expose students to several facets of technology education including but not limited to: technical communication, CAD (Onshape), energy systems, transportation systems, electrical systems, & resource management. This class will focus on problem solving, team building, and hands-on projects as a vehicle for the curriculum. Counts as one credit of math.

 

BASIC ELECTRICITY/ELECTRONICS

This course is designed to give students experiences with electricity in residential and industrial settings. Students will be introduced to basic electronic components and their functions, as well as instruction on how to wire basic components. The students will produce projects using electricity/electronic theory. Software includes but is not limited to: TinkerCAD Circuits, Onshape, Adobe Illustrator

 

MATERIALS PROCESSING

This is a project-oriented course using plastic, wood and metal. Material Processing is a more in-depth study of the properties and uses many types of wood, plastic, and metal. Students will have the opportunity to choose different materials for various uses and study their advantages and disadvantages in each application as they construct products to take home.

 

PRODUCTION SYSTEMS

This course allows students to learn methods of using hand and machine woodworking tools. Students use their skills to complete projects of the teacher's design as well as their own. Reading plans, drawing project designs, and working with traditional tools and materials form the basis of this course.

 

 

World Language

World languages are open to students interested in learning to communicate with people within and outside of their community and obtaining a broader knowledge of how other people in the world live and think.  The Regional Checkpoint B Examination in world language is taken at the end of the third level. Current options include Spanish, French and German.

 

World language courses are for students who are interested in communicating in a language other than English (LOTE) and want to live culturally aware. Through a variety of instructional strategies and assessment techniques, students are provided the highest quality of language learning. 

 

Reasons to pursue a 2nd language in High School (HS) in general:  

1. Boost your career prospects if you know a second language
2. Improve your prospects for college admission
3. Stand out from the crowd
4. Increase the number of people you can communicate with
5. Makes international travel (even Canada) easier
6. Gives you the opportunity to study abroad when in college 
7. Opens your mind to new cultures
8. Understand your own language (through word comparisons) and thus helps you perform better on the SAT college entrance exam
9. Cognitive benefits - increased memory
10. Be a better WORLD citizen! 

 

LEVEL I (SPANISH)

The beginning level uses a combination of conversational and reading approaches.  It is the intent of the course to provide students with the ability to use and respond to the spoken language.  This level is for the student who is starting a language for the first time or does not meet the requirements for completion of Checkpoint A at the Middle School level. It is designed to provide the equivalent of the middle school, two year, Level 1 course.  The same topics are covered, but at an accelerated pace. The Second Language Proficiency Exam is taken at the end of this course.

 

LEVEL II (SPANISH)

This intermediate course builds on communication and cultural skills learned in Level I.  Through a variety of activities students learn new grammatical structures that help them extend their control and usage of the language.  They will increase their knowledge of  vocabulary in this course and demonstrate this through conversation, reading, and writing.  

 

LEVEL III (SPANISH, FRENCH)

The Level III course further builds on skills students have learned in levels I & II.  The overall goal is to practice and expand the skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing in the target language. Videos, skits, short stories, magazines, and digital information are used as ways to learn cultural and communication skills.  Students will become further immersed into the culture of the language of study.  The Second Language Regional Checkpoint B Examination is taken upon completion of this level.  A candidate for an Advanced Regents diploma must successfully pass this exam in order to receive credit. 

 

LEVEL IV (GEMINI SPANISH 4)

Gemini Fee for Spanish- fee is optional

This level will include the study of literature, culture, history, and current events of the countries and their people and college-level grammar. In Spanish, students may earn 6 credits for SPN 201 and SPN 202 from Finger Lakes Community College through the college’s Gemini Program.  There is a fee attached for students enrolled in a Gemini course.  For more information regarding Gemini courses see page 4.

 

LEVEL V SPANISH

Students will develop their skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing in an appropriate variety of culturally and linguistically sophisticated formats. Both written and oral assessments are required. Seniors in this course will follow the International Baccalaureate Language B curriculum and earn an additional WCSD credit. 

 

IB SPANISH B (SL)

Students will employ their skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing in an appropriate variety of culturally and linguistically sophisticated formats. Both written and oral assessments are required. Seniors in this course will take the International Baccalaureate Language B exam in the spring of their senior year.

 

🎓 Finger Lakes & Wayne Technical & Career Programs 

Career-Ready Training & Technical Skill Development

Students may attend Wayne Technical and Career Center (WTCC) programs beginning in their junior year. Programs align with students’ career goals and provide hands-on, real-world experience in professional fields.   Most programs are two years long and award 4 credits, preparing students for employment, apprenticeships, or further education.

 

 

 

Program Descriptions

🚗 TRANSPORTATION CAREERS

🛠️ Auto Body Repair

Students in the Auto Body Repair program work with the latest technologies to hone diagnostic and repair skills on a variety of vehicles. Learning is accomplished in a hands-on environment on vehicles owned by real customers. During class time, students receive practical experience in collision repair, including frames, unibody repair, and auto refinishing.

🚘 Automotive Technology

Automotive technicians are in high demand. From computerized diagnostics to hands-on repair, students in the Automotive Technology Program learn to service and maintain all types of cars and light trucks. Coursework is based on the National Automotive Technician Excellence Foundation (NATEF) standards, which follow the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) standards.

💇 SERVICE INDUSTRY CAREERS

💅 Cosmetology

Cosmetology is an exciting career requiring artistic ability, technical skills, and strong communication. The Cosmetology Program teaches students the professional competencies needed to pass the New York State Board practical and written licensing exams. Students attend for two years, including a summer session. A clinic open to the local community provides real-life experience. Students must complete a minimum of 1,000 hours of approved instruction to qualify for licensing.

🚨 Emergency Services Academy

Criminal justice is a broad-based career exploration program that provides students with skills, knowledge, and occupational opportunities in the field. The program blends rigorous academics with hands-on experience and includes the study of civil and criminal law, preparing students for careers in security, police academy training, or college-level criminal justice programs.

👩‍🍳 Culinary Arts

The Culinary Arts Program prepares students for employment and continuing education in the culinary field. Students gain practical experience in a fully equipped commercial-style kitchen and hear from guest speakers from local businesses. The program is a member of the New York State Restaurant Association (NYSRA) Educational Foundation ProStart Program, providing work experience and classroom learning to succeed in food service careers.

📚 Education Professions

Students in the Education Professions Program explore a variety of careers in education. They create age-appropriate lesson plans and interact with young children at the on-site preschool. Off-site work-based learning rotations are also available. Completing seniors may be eligible for Level I NYS Teacher Assistant Certification.

🏥 Health Careers Academy

This program provides foundational knowledge and competencies common to careers in healthcare. Students explore various employment areas through discussion, field trips, and hands-on experiences before selecting a specialized course of study.

🐾 AGRICULTURAL CAREERS

🐶 Animal Science

The Animal Science Program prepares students for careers in animal care. Instruction covers veterinary care, nutrition, anatomy, physiology, and behavior. The classroom houses domestic and exotic pets, and students operate a grooming parlor as a practical learning model.

🚜 Heavy Equipment Repair & Operation

Students learn to safely operate gasoline and diesel-powered machines used in earth-moving, agriculture, transportation, and industrial settings. The program also teaches mechanical systems, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair, producing capable operators and mechanics. Students may also prepare for the NYS Commercial Driver’s License Class B.

Units of Study:

• Heavy Equipment Operation & Maintenance
• Hydraulic Systems
• Fuel Systems
• Diesel Theory / Gasoline 2 & 4 Stroke Theory
• Electrical Systems
• Surveying
• ARC Welding / Fabrication
• Forklift Certification
• OSHA-10 / Shop Safety
• Landscape Design / Land Clearing
• Tool Identification / Rigging & Towing

💻 COMPUTERS & COMMUNICATIONS CAREERS

🎮 Computer Programming & Video Game Design

Students learn software development, game programming, and computer network support. After mastering Java, students specialize in:

Video Game Programming:

• Study Windows programming using .NET and C#
• Collaborate on substantial game development projects using C#, Visual Studio, Unity, or other tools

Computer Networking & PC Support:

• Study fundamentals of computer and networking technology
• Design, implement, and support networks and PCs
• Prepare for Test Out, CompTIA A+, and Network+ certifications

🔨 CONSTRUCTION & FABRICATION CAREERS

🪚 Carpentry

This program combines hands-on skill development with technical training, using up-to-date equipment and curriculum developed by the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER). Students build projects in the first year and work on off-campus job sites in the second year.

💡 Electrical Trades

The Electrical Trades Program prepares students for entry-level employment in various electrical trades. Students gain experience with residential, commercial, and industrial wiring, and have the opportunity to become Network Cabling Specialists. Renewable energy technologies are also explored. The program is nationally certified through NCCER.

⚙️ Manufacturing Technology

The Manufacturing Technology Program teaches to the National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc. (NIMS) standards. Students learn to make components from blueprint to completion using lathes, surface grinders, drill presses, and power saws. Upon completion, students may earn Machining Level I certification. Welding skills in multiple processes are also included, focusing on motorsports fabrication.

🧬 NEW VISION CAREER EXPLORATION (Grade 12 – 4 Credits)

🏥 New Vision Medical Careers

A one-year academically rigorous program for college-bound seniors pursuing pre-medicine, chemistry, biology, physical therapy, or other allied health fields. Students work in hospitals alongside physicians, physician assistants, and other healthcare professionals.

🐾 New Vision Veterinary Science

Provides high school seniors the opportunity to explore college and professional career pathways in veterinary science. Students receive both theoretical and hands-on instruction and may earn certification as a veterinary assistant.

💪 New Vision Health Therapy

Focuses on careers in health therapy, including PT, OT, AT, nutrition, orthopedics, nursing, physician assistant, midwifery, medical sonography, nurse practitioner, speech therapy, pharmacy, fitness/personal training, and more. Students gain knowledge in physiology, anatomy, biomechanics, and nutrition to promote physical activity and treat chronic disease