Career Technical Education
CTE provides students with relevant and rigorous coursework which prepares them for college and careers. These courses offer students hands-on learning experiences that enables them to develop the skills that are needed to solve real-world problems. These courses are offered at Longwood High School through our business and technology electives.
CTE at the Longwood Junior High School provides students with the opportunity to explore a variety of technology topics. This introductory curriculum prepares students to explore areas that lead to potential participation in the career and college pathways.
High School
- Business Course electives and Course Numbers
- Technology Education Electives and Course Numbers
- School-to-Career Programs & Longwood Academies
- New York State Business & Marketing Honor Society
Business Course electives and Course Numbers
Academy of Career Exploration (ACE) (Course Number: 1900)
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Explore different careers and pathways
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Manage your finances
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Explore your role in the economy, labor market and the world today
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Grade 9 (1/2 year)
Google Apps for College and Career Readiness (Course Number:0603)
Formerly known as Computer Keyboarding Applications I
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Acquire accurate keyboarding skills
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Google Applications with a focus on utilizing:
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Google Docs
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Gmail
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Google Drive
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Google Calendar
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(Grades 9, 10, 11 & 12 (1/2 year each)
Sports Marketing (Course Number: 0616)
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Design “Fantasy” sports team
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Experience facets of marketing through field trips MSG, Yankee Stadium, or Citi Field
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Develop the 5 P’s of the marketing mix (Product, Price, Place, Promotion and Public Relations)
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Grades 10, 11 & 12 (1/2 year)
Business Communications (Course Number: 0652)
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Develop listening, speaking, and writing skills for the workplace
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Utilize PowerPoint to enhance oral presentations
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1/2 Credit for English req. can be given
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Grades 10, 11 & 12 (1/2 year)
Personal & Business Law (Course Number: 0608)
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Conduct simulated mock trials in class
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Explore current event cases in the news
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Experience actual court cases on field trip to People’s Court TV show
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Eligible for LHS Mock Trial Team
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Grades 10, 11 & 12 (full year)
Math and Financial Applications (Course number: 0626)
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Manage your personal finances
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Utilize on-line banking and other simulations
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Explore consumer credit and spending
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1 Credit for Math req. can be given
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Grades 11 & 12 (full year)
College Business Courses-
Earn up to 18 College Credits in HS **Honors
College Accounting (3 college credits) (Course Number: 0615)
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Learn certified accounting principles
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Investigate various career paths in accounting
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Computer accounting software
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No Prerequisite
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Grades 11 & 12 (full year)
Commercial (College) Law (3 college credits) (Course Number: 0620)
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Perform advanced moot court & mock trials in class and competition
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Attend on-site courtroom trials and learn about many careers in law
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Debate/present arguments for landmark cases & current events in the news
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Prerequisite: Personal Business Law (B average)
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Grades 11 & 12 (full year)
Introduction to Microcomputer Applications (6 college credits) (Course Number: 0625)
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Design Websites using Wix, coding with HTML, and Dreamweaver
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Develop skills utilized for college and careers such as PowerPoint, Excel,
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Access, and Word (Microsoft Suite)
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No Prerequisite
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Grades 11 & 12 (full year)
Principles of Marketing (College) (3 college credits) (Course Number: 0614)
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Explore marketing concepts through real-life applications and activities
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Create projects that apply the 5 P’s of the marketing mix.
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Compete in the marketing plan competition at Six Flags Great Adventure
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Business & Marketing Day
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Grades 11 & 12 (full year)
Virtual Enterprises International
(BA/BCA) (3 college credits) (Course Number: 0607)
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Participate in VE Leadership Conference and Trade Shows
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Experience being an employee of a “virtual” business
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Create and manage a business venture
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Co-requisites: Marketing, Accounting, IMA, or Sports Marketing
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Grades 11 & 12 (full year)
School-to-Career Programs
Internships: (Course Number: 0618)
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Discover your interests
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Explore careers
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Earn 1/2 elective credit (11th and 12th)
Work Experience: (Course Numbers: 0617 & 0619)
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Develop work experience
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Assess workplace skills
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Earn 1/2 or full credit being employed (11th and 12th)
Technology Education Electives and Course Numbers
PRE-ENGINEERING
PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING – Gr. 10-12 (Course Number: 1222)
Prerequisites: Earth Science Regents & Biology Regents and enrolled in Math B, or instructor recommendation
•Learn the design-engineering process.
•May be used for 3rd year of math or science
•College Level Honors course (3 college credits)
MATERIAL
DESIGN & DRAWING FOR PRODUCTION – Gr. 9-12 (Course Number: 1209)
•Learn how business and industry create new products
•Develop design and technical drawing skills
•Re-design and produce an existing product
•Satisfies the one-credit requirement for art/music
TECHNICAL DRAWING – Gr. 9-12 (Course Number: 1208)
•Technical drawing techniques & use of drafting tools
•Study the principles of technical drawing,projection, size, description, basic techniques and tools, and pictorial representation
•Required for any student who is considering a technology sequence
ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING – Gr. 10-12 (Course Number: 1210)
•Explore architectural styles, construction methods and materials, building codes, and sound architectural principles
•Prepare floor plans, foundation plan, elevations, and construction drawings
COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN – Gr. 10-12 (Course Number: 1211)
•Use of computers equipment to design, draft, and develop manufactured products
•Use of Key Creator software to develop three-view, three-dimensional and solid drawings
PRODUCTION SYSTEMS – Gr. 10-12 (Course Number: 1205)
Prerequisites: Design & Drawing for Production
•Explore manufacturing and production
•Construct a mass production & independent project
•Use hand & machine tools, CNC equipment, finishing techniques, and more!
CONSTRUCTION SYSTEMS – Gr. 10-12 (Course Number: 1203)
•Learn the systems involved in basic construction.
•Learn the universal systems model
•Construction of a model structure
RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES– Gr. 10-12 (Course Number: 1217)
Prerequisite: Any of: Land Trans., Prod. Systems, Design/Drawing for Production, Trans. Systems, or teacher recommendation
•Study the many systems and skills involved in the construction of living space
•Design & construct models & full-size construction
CISCO NETWORKING ACADEMY
CISCO Computer Repair and Maintenance - Gr. 9-12 (Course Number: 1223)
•Learn computer repair and maintenance
•Course Maps to prepare for the CompTIA A+ Certification exam
NETWORK FUNDAMENTALS I—Gr. 10-12 (Course Number: 1224)
Prerequisite: CISCO Computer Repair and Maintenance
•Introduction to Networks
•Basic routing and switching concepts
•College Level Honors course (3 college credits)
NETWORK FUNDAMENTALS II—Gr. 11-12 (Course Number: 1226)
Prerequisite: Network Fundamentals I
•Advanced concepts of Scaling Networks and Connecting Networks
•College Level Honors course (3 college credits)
COMMUNICATION
COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS – Gr. 9-12 (Course Number: 1202)
•Photo image editing
•Sound and video editing & production
•Digital animation
•Apparel design and print
GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS – Gr. 9-12 (Course Number: 1213)
•Advanced digital imaging
•Graphic design fieldwork with real clients
•Vinyl signage and decal design
MEDIA PRODUCTION I & II – Gr. 10-12 (Course Numbers: 1218 & 1219)
Prerequisites: Communication Systems
•Audio/video computer systems
•Script/scoreboard creation, and electronic production techniques
•Advanced photo imaging, interactive media, video editing
ELECTRONICS
ELECTRICITY/ELECTRONICS – Gr. 9-12 (Course Number: 1207)
•Electron theory
•Circuit building
•Digital circuit assembly
•Speaker design and construction
•Electromotor building
ENERGY AND POWER – Gr. 9-12 (Course Number: 1204)
Prerequisite: Electricity/Electronics
•Directly test and evaluate the theories and practices of the Electricity/Electronics course
•Performance testing, relating energy and power applications to improve the global community
TRANSPORTATION
TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS – Gr. 10-12 (Course Number: 1206)
•Aerospace, land and marine transportation systems
•Combustion, pneumatics, hydraulics, automated control systems, energy and power principles
•Prerequisite for all the automotive courses
LAND TRANSPORTATION – Gr. 10-12 (Course Number: 1214)
Prerequisite: Transportation Systems
•A "hands on" course!
•Power Train and Ignition Systems, Charging & Starting Systems, Fuel Systems, Cooling Systems, Brake Systems, Suspension and Electrical Systems
AUTO SERVICE TECHNOLOGY I & II (Lab)– Gr. 11-12 (Course Numbers: 1215 & 1216)
Prerequisites: Trans. Systems, Land Transportation. Electricity/Electronics is recommended as a co-requisite
•Live automotive hands-on classes!
•Gain skills for entry-level employment and advanced technical programs in college
•Perform the duties of Service Writer, Shop Foreman, Line Technician
•College-level course(3 college credits)
School-to-Career Programs & Longwood Academies
Our School-to-Career Program and Career Academies launched a program to help graduating seniors find full-time employment after high school.
Through partnerships between Longwood High School and local manufacturing companies, graduating seniors have explored career opportunities that lead to full-time employment.
New York State Business & Marketing Honor Society
Junior High School
