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• The Engineering Technology Shop graduated its first senior class of eight students, seven of which were accepted into college with six pursuing engineering degrees. This shop was awarded a $165,000 grant for manufacturing equipment and training to support that component of the curriculum. Students created a mechanical - electrical display project for the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History which was filmed by the Cambridge Science Festival. • Graphic Arts met their goal of providing all assignments, projects and final exams on their department curriculum website, including step- by-step instructions with visual examples and detailed rubrics for each assignment. Many students earned a certificate in advertising design. • Health Tech increased their enrollment to 66 students, the largest enrollment of all shops; they placed 5 students at internships at Cape Cod Hospital. And introduced Principals of Biomedical Science last year as a two-year curriculum; it was completed this year by juniors. • Horticulture had positive outcomes with students participating in internships, job shadowing and Co-operative Education placements. Four students won state championships at FFA and qualified for nationals and 100% of students participated in FFA activities. Roots and Roses floral shop continued to provide hands-on experiences for students while servicing the public. • HVAC implemented Google Classroom consistently throughout the school year. They collaborated with two other technical high schools to enhance curriculum. Six of their nine seniors achieved EPA Universal Certification and four participated in Co-operative Education. • Marine Service Technology has made progress aligning 90% curriculum and instruction unit plans to VTE frameworks. American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) standards will be integrated over the next few years. Eleven (11) new freshman enter the shop this year • The Information Technology shop implemented curriculum based on new textbooks and simulation software for grades 10,11 and 12; and restored upperclassman mentoring. Five students completed security certification and nine juniors completed Network Pro Certification. • The Plumbing Department has been blending learning opportunities with the HVAC program. Four females are now with the shop and Co- operative Education placements are on the rise. • Welding welcomed eight freshmen this year, four girls and four boys. The program enhanced writing skills by creating written response questions such as safety with hydraulic equipment. • One hundred and two qualified students participated in placements for Cooperative Education, Internships and Student Practicums for real -life work experience. Students must maintain grades of C or better in academic classes and B or better in shop and theory classes to be eligible for placement. The Co -Op Office joined with the Business classes to provide the second annual Student Job Fair for the entire student body which was a great success. • In Computer/21 st Century Learning enhanced curriculum with Web 2.0 Google Classroom was added to all courses enabling student access 24- hours a day with live updated feedback. • The English Department aligned their curriculum with Common Core and continued to integrate complex test and analysis and synthesis writing into all units. • The Health classes required active reading and writing within their science curriculum. They developed 9th grade honors biology and rigorous 90-day classes for 11th and 12th grades. • The Math Department worked collaboratively to modify Unit Plans for implementation of the Standards of Mathematical Practice (SMPs). A Math Lab provided extra support to fifty-nine students as a result of an identified goal to improve utilization of Title I math support. • The Physical Education Department implemented scope and sequence standards using assessment data with indicators to measure strength and stamina over time. Two week cycles of walking, jogging, fitness training and sports were offered on a rotating basis. • The Science Department emphasized classroom organization and management along with student paperwork to affect an increase in student production and achievement. 157