ADVANCED PLACEMENT
The Advanced Placement Computer Science Principles course is designed to be equivalent to a first semester college computing course. In this course, students will develop computational thinking vital for success across all disciplines, such as using computational tools to analyze and study data and working with large data sets to analyze, visualize, and draw conclusions from trends. The course is unique in its focus on fostering student creativity. Students are encouraged to apply creative processes when developing computational artifacts and to think creatively while using computer software and other technology to explore questions that interest them. They will also develop effective communication and collaboration skills, working individually and collaboratively to solve problems, and discussing and writing about the importance of these problems and the impacts to their community, society and the world. After paying the Siena course fee, college credits in CSIS 110 will be earned upon successful completion of the course.
It is expected that students will take the COLLEGE BOARD ADVANCED PLACEMENT EXAM and pay the examination fee.
Prerequisites: Algebra I, 2.75 overall GPA
The students will gain experience in the various design applications used by today’s professionals in Mechanical / Industrial Design, Architecture, and Land Development. An introduction in the use of AutoCad, Autodesk’s REVIT software for Architectural design, and Autodesk’s Inventor software for Mechanical Design, allow students to create both 2D drawings & 3D Models for presentation and analysis. Further experience with these programs will continue in our Engineering I and Engineering II courses.
This full year course creates an exploratory experience that will help the student make informed choices about technical career paths and future educational electives. Students practice hands-on learning activities in Carpentry, Masonry, Electricity, Plumbing, and Manufacturing processes. Career opportunities and planning will be included within each unit. This course will be offered in alternating years with the Transportation Technologies. If you are considering a career as a technician or tradesperson, this course is a must!
(1 CREDIT) GRADES 9 - 12
This full-year course in drafting and design is available to all students. Instructional experiences focus on sketching, technical drawing, and prototyping techniques used in engineering as well as many design and publishing businesses. This is the prerequisite for Computer Design Applications, the gateway course for our pre-engineering sequence. It is recommended for students who wish to study Digital Art & Design. This course also fulfills the high school Art requirement.
(1 CREDIT) GRADES 10 - 12
Do you have curiosity and passion for graphic design or digital media? Do you want to learn how to communicate information and ideas visually? Do you want to expand your knowledge into digital design? This introductory course teaches the foundational skills of design and digital art.
Digital Art & Design is a year-long elective course where students explore design while developing marketable skills in several software programs including the Adobe Creative Suite. In this project based class students will learn the Elements & Principles of Design while exploring the following topics: photography, photo manipulation, typography, illustration, animation and video.
ROCKLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE - ENR 105
This is a college level, year long course that familiarizes the student with dynamics common to all facets of a professional career including technical writing, research, professional ethics and trends in engineering and related fields. Students examine global “big picture” trends while working on hands-on solutions to problems of particular interest to the individual student. This course is designed for those interested in a professional career in law, health or government as well as engineering and is open to all students. (Corequisite / Prerequisite:
Algebra 2 Math and Chemistry or higher)
GRADE 12
ROCKLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE- ENR 106
Engineering II is a college level course that will give students the opportunity to develop skills and understanding of concepts through activity- project- and problem-based (APPB) learning. The course is designed to familiarize students with the basic functionality of Autodesk in solving problems in engineering graphics in a project-oriented environment.
The course covers the basic functions needed to use Autodesk software to create part models, drawings and assemblies. Hands-on ties with Autodesk are maximized in this course from 3-D printing to laser cutting. If you are considering a career in the engineering field, this course is a good start!
(Prerequisite/Corequisite: Engineering I, Precalculus and Physics or higher)
(1 CREDIT) GRADES 11 & 12
NRTV is more than a production class. Yes students will write, shoot, edit and upload weekly news programs about events in and around NRHS, and more!
Students will also learn about the history of television and gain an understanding of the responsibility that media has in serving the public.
GRADES 10 - 12 (1 CREDIT)
This course is designed to explore the fundamentals of robotics at the high school level. Students will be applying the engineering process to design the mechanical structure of the robot, construct the robot that they design, and program their robot to accomplish tasks and challenges. Problem solving/troubleshooting and teamwork are involved throughout the course duration. Students will learn the use of sensors, feedback loops, actuators, mechanical leverage and many other concepts/components. In addition, this course will explore how these robots are being used in today’s society and the career opportunities that exist in the field of robotics.
(1 credit) Grades 10 - 12
This year-long class is a comprehensive program that covers the most common aspects and systems used in the transportation of goods and trades. Students participate in a wide variety of hands-on projects in both the classroom and shop, from welding to small engine repair. The goal of the course is to educate and expose the students to different aspects of transportation technology and to help students make wise and informed career choices. This course will be offered in alternating years with Construction Manufacturing. If you are considering a career as a technician or tradesperson, this course is a must!