SALEM COUNTY CAREER & TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL
FULL TIME ACADEMY PROGRAMS
GRAPHICS TECHNOLOGY SCVTHS
The Graphics Technology program introduces students to the perpetually evolving software industry. The graphics sub-option courses begin with a foundation in graphics and image editing. The web design sub-option courses give students an introduction to the concepts and techniques used in designing, creating, and publishing a website using a variety of software programs. Students learn how to integrate advanced graphics and effects into their websites in the advanced courses.
Many career choices are available to the successful graduate of this program. Those career choices include: Microsoft Office Specialist (MCDST / MCSA), Printing /Graphics Technician, Certified Webmaster, Web Development Assistant, among others. Many graduates go on to further educational opportunities at colleges and technical schools.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COMPUTER HARDWARE & SOFTWARE SCVTHS
The Information Technology Computer and Hardware Systems program provides students with the skills necessary to maintain personal computers in a networked environment. Students how to design and install voice, data communications, and video systems in a wire or wireless network. Students prepare for A+ certification exam to succeed in the PC Repair and Network industry. Introduction to Wireless Technology is included to keep students up-to-date with current changes in the industry.
Microsoft Certified System Engineers are highly sought after in the Information Technology industry. Career choices include: network technician, server operator, software operator, LAN specialist, remote access administrator, cable network technician, corporate help desk, application and product specialist, among others. Students who successfully complete the program may be eligible for an apprenticeship in the Computer and Hardware Systems Technology field.
LAW ENFORCEMENT/PUBLIC SAFETY SCVTHS
Law Enforcement students are taught criminology, occupational safety and health, fire fighting, emergency management and emergency medical technology. This is a college prep program for law enforcement and public administration. This program offers a full-time option, where students can begin the program in the ninth grade.
WELDING SCVTHS
Students develop skills in a variety of areas such as shielded metal arc, tungsten inert gas (TIG), metal inert gas (MIG) and oxyfuel welding techniques. Through the use of blueprints and development of layout procedures, students learn to make multi-positional, high quality welds on a variety of metals. Occupations available to graduates include welder’s apprentice, flame cutter, pipe and metal fabricators.
ACADEMY OF CULINARY ARTS AND FOOD SCIENCE SCVTHS
The Culinary Arts and Food Science program prepares students for a career or college major in one of the fastest growing industries today. Students have complete access to a fully equipped, state-of-the-art kitchen facility, where they experience a full-scale culinary operation. After completing the courses of study, students are able to make several soups and sauces, a variety of salads, entrees, and desserts. The district employs culinary arts students during the school year to prepare and serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner functions held at the school. In addition to learning culinary arts, students will study food science. Students will take classes in food processing, food chemistry and food biology.
ACADEMY FOR ENERGY APPLICATIONS SCVTHS
The Academy for Energy Applications is offered through the Salem county Vocational Technical Schools in partnership with Atlantic City Electric, PSEG Nuclear and South Jersey Gas. The academy, hosted at the Career and Technical High School, is available to high school students in Salem County. The curriculum for the academy program focuses on hands-on and laboratory learning experiences in the fields of energy, power generation, distribution, and utility technologies. Students will also study the variety of scientific, mathematical, and communication skills necessary to support the hands-on learning experiences. The academy offers college credits, at no cost to the student, towards an associate’s degree at Salem Community College.
ACADEMY OF BIOLOGICAL AND MEDICAL SCIENCES AT SCVTHS
The Salem County Academy of Biological and Medical Sciences is a collaborative program offered by the Salem County Vocational Technical Schools in cooperation with the county education community. This venture provides a continuous program of biological and environmental sciences education for students in grades 9-12. The applied biological and environmental curriculum is centered on college preparatory level courses that integrate applied mathematics and laboratory sciences with computer technology.
The program is designed for the serious-minded student. It is the intent of this program to instill solid work ethics and work attitude skills that will provide them the discipline needed to be successful in this area of study. This program of study will prepare its graduates to deal with the complex biological and environment problems that confront society. The program stresses the study of biological and environmental processes, basic problem-solving skills and orients the student in the available testing techniques.
The curriculum emphasizes the basic understanding combined with the depth in specific areas related to environmental issues. The program stresses the study of the environmental processes and the acquisition of skills that will be useful in determining careers in the environmental field. Concentration of study will be on environmental issues, environmental legislation, environmental applications, and the ecology of New Jersey.
Instructional methods include lectures, laboratory work, field trips, guest speakers, and group discussions and interactions, as well as, audio-visual aids and computer software.
ACADEMY OF COMMUNICATIONS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AT WOODSTOWN
This Academy hosted at Woodstown High School introduces 9-12 grade students to the world of mass communications. Students will study different aspects of journalism and mass media through theory and hands-on application. The students will learn and work with new technologies associated with television, radio and video production. The curriculum also includes information on other fields of communication including public relations, advertising, law and writing.
ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS AT PENNSVILLE
MAJOR: INSTRUMENTAL
The Academy of Creative Arts hosted at Pennsville Memorial High School will represent a “school within a school.” The Academy, while hosted at Pennsville Memorial High School, will be treated as its own entity and students participating in this program will be enrolled as students in the Salem County Arts, Science and Technology High School. The core arts component will be in Instrumental Music.
The faculty will work in collaborative mode to develop and deliver an appropriate and integrated schedule of daily learning activities. The academic standards will reflect the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, as well as academic requirements for admission to competitive colleges and universities.
Students participating in the academy will receive a private/small group lesson. It is assumed that all students participating in the Academy will be serious college bound music majors. An audition is required.
MAJOR: VOCAL MUSIC
The Academy of Creative Arts, hosted at Pennsville Memorial High School, will represent a “school within a school.” The academy, while hosted at Pennsville Memorial High School, will be treated in its own entity and students participating in this program will be enrolled in the Salem County Arts, Science and Technology High School. The core arts component will focus on Vocal Music.
The faculty will work in collaborative mode to develop and deliver an appropriate and integrated schedule of daily learning activities. The academic standards will reflect the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, as well as academic requirements for admission to competitive colleges and universities.
Students participating in the academy will receive a private/small group lesson. It is assumed that all students participating in the Academy will be serious college bound music majors. An audition is required.
ACADEMY OF CREATIVE ARTS AT SCHALICK HIGH SCHOOL
MAJOR: DANCE
The Academy of Creative Arts will be hosted at Schalick High School. This program is designed for the serious-minded individual who wishes to explore their artistic discipline fully. Its goal is to introduce students to a variety of dance disciplines and equip them with a high degree of technical proficiency in at least one of those disciplines. It is our intent to instill a solid work ethic (sense of professionalism) in our students and provide them with the business acumen and scientific base of knowledge necessary for success in the field.
In addition, students will gain a basic understanding of the historical development of dance, be able to present analysis of works of art from structural, historical and cultural perspective and build an awareness of the strong links between the fine arts, music, theatre and dance. Through application and demonstration of critical and creative thinking skills, students will be able to establish a set of aesthetic criteria with which to evaluate their own work and share in the artistic endeavors of others.
Finally, they will have the opportunity to come to an understanding of how dance may be used to create and communicate meaning.
MAJOR: DRAMA
The Academy of Creative Arts drama major will be hosted at Schalick High School. This Academy will also be a “school within a school.” The Academy, while hosted at Schalick High School, will be treated in its own entity and students participating in this program will be enrolled in the Salem County Arts, Science and Technology High School. The core arts component will focus on drama.
The faculty will work in a collaborative mode to develop and deliver sequential course content and integrated applied academics that relate directly to the core arts area. Academic standards will reflect the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, as well as academic requirements for admission to competitive colleges and universities.
Students participating in the Academy will become versed in the literature, language of the theatre, gain practical understanding in scripts and be exposed to the various aspects of technical theatre including lighting, sound design, set design, costume design, construction design, and front of the house operations.
This program is designed for the serious minded individual who wishes to explore their artistic discipline fully. Students will be provided skills and proficiency in the areas of theatrical production and required disciplines (professionalism) necessary to be successful in this field. An audition is required.
MAJOR: VISUAL ARTS
The Academy of Creative Arts, hosted at Schalick High School, represents a “school within a school.” The Academy, while hosted at Schalick High School, will be treated in its own entity and students participating in this program will be enrolled in the Salem County Arts, Science and Technology High School. The core arts component will be Visual Arts.
The faculty will work in a collaborative mode to develop and deliver sequential course content and integrated applied academics that relate directly to the core arts areas, as applicable. The academic standards will reflect the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, as well as academic requirements for admission to competitive colleges and universities.
ACADEMY OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
AT PENNS GROVE HIGH SCHOOL
The Salem County Academy of Chemical Engineering Technology is located at Penns Grove High School. The program design provides a small nurturing, student-centered environment for young people who are talented and truly interested in the chemical sciences, technology and engineering. The focus of the program is to prepare students for life-long learning as responsible, creative, problem-solving adults. The Salem County Academy of Chemical Engineering Technology is a collaborative program offered by the Salem County Vocational Technical Schools in partnership with the Penns Grove/Carneys Point Regional School District; the Salem County education community and the chemical industry. This program offers a rigorous curriculum in chemical sciences and engineering education for students in grades nine through twelve. It is designed to provide a career pathway to further education in the engineering sciences.
The chemical technology curriculum is centered on college preparatory, honors and AP level courses that integrate applied academics and the sciences with computer technology. The chem-tech science laboratory has been redesigned utilizing state-of-the-are technology that includes laboratory equipment that meets the latest industry standards. The program is also linked to the Salem Community College, Rowan University and New Jersey Institute of Technology for pre-engineering education. Students are provided with Internet access through networked computers at the county vocational technology school, host school and community college.
Specialized science courses include Introduction to Science Technology; Accelerated Physics; Accelerated Chemistry; Accelerated Biology; AP Physics, and AP Chemistry. The mathematics requirements include Algebra II, Trig/Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus, and Geometry. Specialized courses include Mechanical/Computer Aided Drafting; Engineering Clinic I and II; Technical Writing and Accelerated Computer Programming. This program also offers a work place learning component that is designed to provide students with the opportunity to apply core technical skills and science and mathematics skills in a real world environment. The program is project-oriented and students travel as a cohort group as part of a coordinated learning experience.
The Salem County Vocational Technical School District’s Academy of Chemical Engineering Technology signed an articulation agreement with Rowan University. A student who scores at least 1200 and graduates in the top 20 percent of the class with a minimum GPA of 3.0 will gain automatic acceptance into Rowan University’s College of Engineering.
ACADEMY OF GRAPHIC DESIGN IN MULTI-MEDIA TECHNOLOGY AT PENNSVILLE
This academy is located at Pennsville Memorial High School in a state-of-the-art facility containing desktop publishing computer stations, advanced software and a Graphic Design Center.
The curriculum is designed for highly motivated students who are interested in pursuing careers and further education in multi-media design, desktop publishing and commercial graphic design. Emphasis is placed on computer-generated applications and software in the arts field.
Students are required to develop and maintain a professional portfolio of their year’s work. This portfolio will be used for college entrance requirements or potential job employment. Student projects will include, but not be limited to, consumer package design, record package design, political poster design, quarter to full page advertisements, the study of typography, slide presentations, personal business cards and book jacket design. In addition, students will develop skills in darkroom procedures, offset lithography and screen-printing.
CAREER ORIENTATION PROGRAM
The Career Orientation program is designed to serve students with special needs to successfully complete a two year shared-time career and technical education program over the course of four years. Students are expected to demonstrate adequate progress in both the hands-on and essential skills components of the program. The Career Orientation cluster classes introduce students to several career pathways.
TRADE AND INDUSTRY CAREER CLUSTER
Students in this cluster will have the opportunity to pursue hands-on learning experiences designed to provide an awareness of the conditions and skills that are required for success in career paths related to the district’s Automotive Technology, Auto Collision Repair Technology, Construction Technology, Electrical Technology, and Welding Technology programs. Students will learn about these programs through basic hands-on experiences.
HOSPITALITY AND HUMAN SERVICE CAREER CLUSTER
Students in this career cluster will be exposed to hands-on opportunities related to the Allied Health Professionals, Child Care and Early Childhood Education, Cosmetology, and Culinary Arts and Food Science programs. Students will be exposed to these careers through hands-on experiences designed to provide students an awareness of the conditions and skills that are required for success in each of these career paths.
INFORMATION AND DESIGN CAREER CLUSTER
This course provides students with an opportunity to explore the Computer Assisted Design and Drafting, Graphic Communications Technology, and Information Technology programs. The focus of the learning experiences will be through hands-on opportunities designed to provide students and awareness of the conditions and skills that are required for success in each of these career paths.
ESSENTIAL ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL SKILLS CLUSTER
This course supports students to obtain the essential or basic skills they often lack to succeed in a career and technical education program. Students will receive supplemental preparation for the New Jersey High School Proficiency Assessment and have the opportunity to acquire credits as may be appropriate in either Language Arts or Mathematics. Students will also participate in a Leadership Training segment, which will introduce them to the Air Force Junior ROTC and Law Enforcement and Public Safety programs and give them organizational and leadership skills they need to be successful.
PROGRAM OUTCOME
Students who are successful in the Career Orientation program will have received specialized training, which will enhance job skills, life skills, study skills, and critical thinking skills. These are essential skills needed by everyone to provide lifelong learning opportunities for the purpose of improving the quality of life, for further education, and for employment. Successful students will transition into two blocks of a career and technical education program after the second year of the Career Orientation Program.