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several salons. Digital text books and appointment scheduling software were integrated into their curriculum. • Culinary Arts added an outside catering operation to construction workers for the new building project. Students learned Point of Sale software in The Cove Restaurant, developed buffets, prepared food for school district events and were engaged in community events. • The Dental Assisting program is a two-year program for IIth and 12th grades. All seniors participated in 5 weeks of internship, where they worked alongside staff in local dental offices. Seven juniors took the Dental Assisting National Boards exam in Infection Control. • The Design & Visual Communications program has increased to its highest enrollment and most challenging curriculum to date. Additional equipment purchases of a classroom smart board and embroidery machines provided new opportunities to learn workforce skills. • The Electrical Department boasts another year of above 95% attendance rate. A database of local electrical contractors is under development for cooperative education opportunities. A goal to design and keep pace with the new school building was used as a learning experience. • The Engineering Technology Shop is phasing in a 3D modeling/design software certificate program to their curriculum. Sophomores began certifications in AutoDesk Inventor and juniors will begin a dual -enrollment class with credits from Cape Cod Community College. • Health Technologies had 61 students, the largest number of students per shop. Juniors passed the state examination, receiving their Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certificates. All Health Tech students passed Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers. Six seniors worked in internships or cooperative education at Cape Cod Hospital in the Emergency Room, IV Therapy, the Maternity Unit and at Rosewood Manor Skilled Care Facility. • The Horticulture program found ways to differentiate instruction such as taking over the responsibilities for grounds maintenance on campus. Horticulture students have qualified for National Competitions for Nursery Landscape for the first time in school history. • The HVAC program completed its implementation of a new online text and workbook and consistently used Google classroom for teaching. For the third year in a row HVAC was the first choice placement by 9th graders after the exploring all shops. • Marine Services contracted with Yamaha Motor Corporation with access to all parts and training materials and certifications for students. Relationships with local marine businesses and public donations have grown the inventory of engines and equipment. Two new outboard engines were purchased to provide exposure to current marine propulsion technology. • The Information Technology curriculum provided students with opportunities to achieve many certifications, including PC Pro, Network Pro, Security Pro, CompTIA and Testout. • The Plumbing Shop had 5 seniors and 3 juniors on Cooperative Education placements in local businesses. Industry leaders in the community discussed new technology in the trade. Propress and Megapress were incorporated into the curriculum to give students 21stcentury skills. Academic Highlights from 2018-19 • The Business Education/21 st Century Learning department implemented a monthly newsletter to parents to communicate upcoming projects, employability trends and expectations. This increased parental communication and raised student success rates. This department also hosted an annual Job Fair and the Annual Cape Cod 5 Credit for Life event. • The English Department adjusted the 9th and loth grade curriculum to prepare for the MCAS Next -Gen Practice Test. All students passed the English and Language MCAS. • The History department put a greater focus on Civics and government to better align with the new state frameworks and legislative decisions. Several Civics conferences were attended. The department continued to focus on special activities to honor US Veterans. • The Math Department realigned the 9th and 1 Oth grade curriculum to the computer based Next-