The New Visions program is an internship based program offered to college-bound seniors through BOCES who are looking for a half-day of field experience for their school year. There are 9 different fields of study to choose from. Selected students will be matched with an internship experience in their field of interest. Half of the school day will be spent at Clinton and the other half at the internship site or BOCES. Students with an 85 or higher overall grade point average are eligible to apply through the BOCES application process which includes an essay (see below). If a student enrolls, they will earn their English 12 and Economics & Government credits through this program.
Credits Earned: English 12 MVCC (1), Government (.5), & Economics (.5)
New Visions registration form (due March 31, 2021, to the HS Counseling Office)
Essay Requirement-Please attach an essay (at least one page) discussing a significant accomplishment, event, or realization of a goal. Discuss why this was your goal, how you achieved it, and what you learned from the experience.
The New Visions Business Management program offers college-bound students the opportunity to explore a variety of business professions at local establishments. Students develop competencies useful in a wide range of careers within the business field. This program also integrates English and social studies into the curriculum.
The New Visions Communications program gives college-bound students the opportunity to work in a variety of communications settings, including public relations, marketing, journalism, television and radio. This program is designed to integrate English and social studies into the curriculum through a variety of learning experiences.
The New Visions Education program provides college-bound students the opportunity to explore many aspects of education in the elementary, middle, and high school settings. This program is designed to integrate English and social studies through a variety of learning experiences.
New Visions Engineering Technology is an innovative program that gives college-bound seniors an in-depth look at different areas of engineering as they work with professionals in the field. This program is designed to integrate English and social studies into the curriculum through a variety of learning experiences.
The New Visions Health Professions program is open to seniors who plan to enroll in college to study a health-related field. Students in the program explore a variety of health occupations on site at Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare, as well as other health facilities. Students develop competencies useful in a wide range of careers within the health field; English and social studies are also integrated into the curriculum.
The New Visions Legal Professions program provides an opportunity to explore a variety of legal professions at offices located in Oneida County. This program is designed to integrate English and social studies into the curriculum, as well as introducing students to law in private and public offices, city courts and family courts.
This subfield of electronics relates to the study and manufacture of electronic components that are very small. Students will learn topics including semiconductors, capacitors, inductors, resistors, insulators and conductors. Design engineers in this field may attempt to develop smaller, faster and cheaper devices featuring microelectronic components. Students in the field of nanotechnology may study potential new materials with applications in areas of medicine, electronics and energy production and their environmental and economic impact.
New Visions Performing Arts is an emerging program designed for seniors interested in topics including art, dance, drama, music and stagecraft. Through internships, students may have the opportunity to investigate performance in front of an audience and/or behind the scenes where artists craft their work. This program is designed to integrate English and social studies into the curriculum through an examination of the history of performance art.
This is a one-year program for college-bound seniors and offers an opportunity to explore the various aspects of veterinary science and internships. General areas of instruction include animal behavior, animal handling and restraint, species and breed identification, animal anatomy and physiology, basic lab techniques, animal care, animal welfare, animal health and disease. High School Regents Living Environment (Biology) and Chemistry are highly recommended prerequisites for this course.