Career & Technical Education Consortium

HOYA 2 Nov/Dec Article

Here comes December. November has been so very busy. HOYA II celebrated Thanksgiving with all the other CareerTec classes here at St. John’s. Everyone enjoyed great foods as students and teachers reflected on how blessed we truly are.

Our class has been working on their presentation skills while learning about the 4 principles of medical ethics. They presented to the class 4 very challenging case studies; Terri Schiavo, Brittany Maynard, Marlise Muñoz, and Charlie Gard. I am extremely proud of how they discussed these difficult, thought provoking cases after their research.

They also researched colleges that they could potentially attend after graduation. They investigated such things as overall costs, payment ability, retention rates, graduation rates, crime statistics as well as 2 different potential majors.

December promises to be just as busy as November. The students will be completing their teaching projects. They are going out to their local schools and teaching younger students (up to 5th grade) a healthcare related task; such as handwashing or teeth brushing.

The students will also be ringing the Salvation Army Bells in December at various locations. Please take a moment out of your busy lives to stop by and enjoy some music and fun as they volunteer their time to such a worthy cause.

We are finishing up with our Healthcare Delivery course shortly and will be moving on to Medical Terminology. Students have been preparing for this next course by memorizing 25 word parts every week.

Please have an amazing month of December and take time for yourself and maybe do a small random act of kindness because it brings happiness to both giver and receiver.

Construction Trades Nov/Dec Article

This month we have been learning how to do framing. Applying basic math to our everyday tasks. Understanding how to use the formulas on a framing square to find rafter lengths and cuts. We are building two rooms in the shop to simulate what it would entail to add a room to a home. Thanks again to ABC supply for supporting us with building materials at no cost. After the framing is complete we will continue on the project with roofing , siding, soffit, etc.

CIB Nov/Dec Article

During November, students learned how to construct and deliver a quality presentation. They each did a great job, and this is a skill we will continue to improve upon during the entire class. They have been spending a lot of time learning Microsoft Word as well. We also had a Thanksgiving fun day where students brought food/drinks, we played games, and chatted with each other.

In December, we discuss wants versus needs, spending habits, and how they factor into their long term financial goals. For example, their daily drink from Starbucks or Dunkin can cost as much as a vacation. It’s all about choices and goals. We will also learn about credit, banking, and Excel, followed by a holiday party before our Christmas break. On December 10th and December 19th, the CIB students will ring bells for the Salvation Army at several Freeport locations. Please stop in and say hello!

Thank you to all of the parents for the amazing students I have the pleasure of seeing and teaching each day. Please have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Culinary Arts Nov/Dec Article

In the second half of November, Culinary Arts students learned how to prepare starches, including recipes such as risotto, moroccan chicken and jasmine, and cheddar bacon corn muffins. The following week, students learned about soup preparation. They cooked chili, potato corn chowder, chicken noodle, and chicken dumpling soups, all from scratch. In the first half of December, students will learn how to prepare sauces, cook with herbs and spices, and practice the many ways potatoes can be prepared.

HOYA 1 Nov/Dec Article

Updates from HOYA 1. Over the past 2 weeks, the students have been in the skills lab almost daily! We have learned how to provide and assist residents with a partial bed bath, complete bed bath, perineal care, shaving, dressing, foot, nail, hair, and oral care. We also had other exciting opportunities. On November 6th, the students watched a live open heart surgery over Zoom, and on November 13th they attended their third job shadow! Over the next 2 weeks, we will learn about each body system including basic anatomy, primary functions, and how they work together with other body systems.