School profile

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  Grade level reading requirements should be followed at this level.
  
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  Written response to editorial or speech analyzing and evaluating the impact of the elements, structure and purpose
  
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  Written response to classical or contemporary dramatic literature analyzing the relationship between the main character(s) and plot to possible themes(s) of the text.
  

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  Students should begin to keep a reading response journal and writer’s notebook after receiving ELD instruction for the equivalent of two marking terms.
  

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  Students are expected to keep a writer’s notebook where they have the opportunity to collect ideas each day, think about their writing and write about what they’re thinking and reading. The notebook will include a minimum of 6-8 pieces of work from multiple genres. These pieces will be taken through the writing process (including a seed idea, initial drafts, revisions, edits, completion/publication) and be assessed using a rubric. At least two of these works will be included in the language acquisition portfolio.
  

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  Students are expected to keep a writer’s notebook where they have the opportunity to collect ideas each day, think about their writing and write about what they’re thinking and reading. The notebook will include a minimum of 6-8 pieces of work from multiple genres. These pieces will be taken through the writing process (including a seed idea, initial drafts, revisions, edits, completion/publication) and be assessed using a rubric. At least two of these works will be included in the language acquisition portfolio.
  

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  Refer to grade level ELA Products
  

All technical programs require industry-specific safety training. In addition, all students undergo Career Cruising (career assessment) and Career Safe (workplace safety).

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  Career Cruising
  
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  Career Planning
  
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  Team Building
  
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  Appropriate Skills Application
  
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  Oral Presentations
  
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  Career Assessment
  

This is a 3-year sequential program. Students must fulfill the necessary pre-requisite prior to advancing to the next level. Students in the Automotive Technician Program learn the new methods necessary in the diagnostics of late model vehicles. Students are introduced to basic safety, tool identification, minor maintenance, and repair progression as they learn to diagnose vehicle problems, recommend and make needed repairs. Students also learn to prioritize vehicle repairs according to the amount of work needed and devise and organize a schedule that reflects the customer's demands. The use of electronic diagnostic equipment is incorporated in the course. The curriculum meets National Automotive Technician Education Foundation (NATEF) standards.

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  Automotive Technology I
  
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  Automotive Technology II
  
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  Automotive Technology III
  

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  Quirk Automotive
  
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  Economy Auto
  
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  Lappens
  
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  Ohio Diesel Training Institute
  
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  Franklin Institute of Boston
  
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  NATEF (National Automotive Technician Education Foundation) certified
  
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  ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certified instructors
  

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  Students apply NATEF tasks and are exposed to industry demands.
  
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  The students use ALL-DATA, a computerized reference data-base, as a computerized-technical reference, which allows students to be exposed to on-line computer services and the Internet.
  
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  Students are eligible to work at co-op placements and summer jobs.
  
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  Students are prepared for entry-level positions in the automotive trade.
  

This is a 3-year sequential program. Students must fulfill the necessary pre-requisite prior to advancing to the next level. Students in the Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing program learn basic shop safety, hand tool identification and automobile

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  Collision Repair I
  
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  Collision Repair II
  
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  Collision Repair III
  

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  Boston Body Works
  
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  Norfolk Autobody
  
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  Techniques Autobody
  
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  Michael B. Hines Autobody
  
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  New England Institute of Technology
  
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  NATEF (National Automotive Technician Education Foundation)
  
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  ASE (Automotive Service Excellence)
  

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  Students complete internships and summer jobs in business areas
  
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  On-site use of modern, state-of-the-art collision repair equipment
  
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  Spray and brake spray booth
  
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  Black Hawk system 4-frame repair equipment
  
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  Students are eligible to take certification exam when they complete the course
  
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  Students complete internships and summer jobs industry areas
  

This is a 3-year sequential program. Students must fulfill the necessary pre-requisite prior to advancing to the next level. Students in the Carpentry program learn to plan, design, and build structures fabricated from various building materials but mainly wood. Performance objectives involve layout of work such as framing and finish work. Tasks include using basic carpentry and woodworking hand tools, hand-held power tools, and stationary power machinery. Additional objectives include cabinetry and general remodeling.

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  Carpentry I
  
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  Carpentry II
  
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  Carpentry III
  

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  Youth Build
  
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  Massachusetts Dept. of Conservation & Recreation
  

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  Boston Building Materials Coop
  
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  Cruz Construction
  
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  Brotherhood of Carpenters: Brighton Training Center
  

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  Students custom-build products for the general public on demand
  
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  Student construct a variety of usable structures for the community such as porches, decks, sheds, storage building, wheel-chair ramps, toy boxes shelves, vanities, swings, ornamental landscaping products
  
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  Students are involved in supporting the Madison Park Gardens project
  
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  Students remodel, restore, repair and renovate structures in the community.
  

This course provides training to students in all aspects of digital and visual communications. This is a 3-year sequential program. Students will gain fundamental skills in layout and design, typography, digital photography, storyboarding, web design and animation. Students work in state-of-the-art Macintosh laboratories equipped with the latest Adobe Creative Suite software: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Flash, Premiere and Acrobat. Students become proficient in developing and providing multi-media services that include the development of digitally generated communication. Program participants develop practical skills that require creativity, attention to detail and critical thinking skills. Successful candidates accomplish the competencies that translate into a solid foundation for employment or post-secondary education in multi-media or production design.

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  Design & Visual Communications I
  
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  Design & Visual Communications II
  
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  Design & Visual Communications III
  

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  SkillsUSA
  
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  YouthDesign
  
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  Boston PIC (Private Industry Council)
  
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  Certiport Adobe Certified Associate
  
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  Adobe Youth Voices
  
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  LearnKey Training Site
  

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  Page layout and design (InDesign & Illustrator)
  
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  Digital photograph and photograph manipulation (Photoshop)
  
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  Website development and design (HTML & Dreamweaver)
  
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  Storyboards and animation (Flash)
  

This is a 3-year sequential program. Students must fulfill the necessary pre-requisite prior to advancing to the next level. Students in the Electricity program first learn the theory of electrical technology and the necessary safety standards. This theory is then applied and practiced by working with electrical fixtures, components and wiring used in lighting, heating, and power systems. Students gain practical experience while working with hand tools, power tools, and testing instruments. They wire electric machinery and equipment and install switches, conduits, controls and circuit breakers. Their tasks vary from wiring a lamp to wiring a house. They plan jobs, assemble equipment, install electrical wiring and test the completed product.

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  Electricity I
  
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  Electricity II
  
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  Electricity III
  

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  I.B.E.W Local 103
  
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  Griffin Electric
  
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  Interstate Electric
  
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  Bert’s Electric
  
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  Levangie Electric
  
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  G & O Electric
  

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  Students use Lab-Volt Programmable "Controller" for many industry simulations
  
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  Fiber-optics trained instruction with lab
  
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  Internet computer station
  
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  Students take part in co-op placements and internships with partner companies
  

This is a 3-year sequential program. Students must fulfill the necessary pre-requisite prior to advancing to the next level. Students in the Facilities Management program receive focusing on the areas of building upkeep and repair. The program has tasks related to: carpentry, electricity, plumbing, painting, papering and landscaping. Students also learn trouble shooting skills, job estimating and customer relations skills that are key to industry success.

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  Facilities Management II
  
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  Facilities Management III
  

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  Boston Public Library
  
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  Wentworth Institute
  
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  Boston Foundation
  
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  City of Boston
  
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  Boston Partners in Education
  

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  Students complete in-school and off-site projects
  
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  Competency-based and student-paced curriculum
  
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  Specialized instruction and state-of-the-art equipment
  

This is a 3-year sequential program. Students must fulfill the necessary pre-requisite prior to advancing to the next level. Students in this program acquire and demonstrate the different specialties of the graphic arts/offset printing industry. Through hands-on activities, skills are learned in preparation for work with mechanical skills, artwork and layout; the operation of a photo offset camera; the stripping of various work and opaquing of negatives; the various procedures in plate-making; offset press work of a variety of different kinds of printing jobs; bindery work and packaging.

Students spend time in all areas the first two years, progressively narrowing their field of interest and increasing their expertise in the final year. The last year may be spent in a cooperative educational setting under a mentor in the field of a student’s concentration. Portfolio development aimed at employment and/or further education is required.
PROGRAM OFFERINGS

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  Printing I
  
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  Printing II
  
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  Printing III
  

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  Boston Globe
  
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  Boston Herald
  
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  UMass Boston Central Reprographics
  
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  Copy Cop
  
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  Graphics Xpress
  

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  Students perform various tasks including individual projects that track the student through the program.
  
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  Students perform printing jobs for the school department and various community functions. Students participate in field trips to state-of-the-art printing businesses in the Boston area.
  

This is a 3-year sequential program. Students must fulfill the necessary pre-requisite prior to advancing to the next level. Students in the Plumbing program learn to master pipe threading, to solder copper tubing, to assemble cast iron pipe with lead and oakum joints, to assemble cast iron pipe with no-hub clamps and fittings, and to join polyvinyl chloride pipe with solvent cement. Student work on the installation of a complete plumbing system including drains, waste and vent piping, plumbing fixtures, water heaters and learn how to install a hydronic heating system. Extensive instruction is given in the repair and maintenance of the plumbing system. The graduate is prepared to enter the work force or pursue post-secondary education.

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  Plumbing I
  
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  Plumbing II
  
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  Plumbing III
  

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  Plumbing Inspection Department, City of Boston
  
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  Ellsworth Supply
  
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  Portland Group
  
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  Mattapan Supply
  

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  Students acquire entry-level skills necessary in the plumbing industry.
  
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  Students develop an understanding of various piping systems.
  
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  The Massachusetts State Plumbing Code is introduced.
  
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  The rules and regulations of the Gas Code book are reviewed
  

This is a 3-year sequential program. Students must fulfill the necessary pre-requisite prior to advancing to the next level. Students in the Sheet Metal Program make projects for personal use, school use and for heating, air conditioning and ventilation systems. The project-based program provides students with extensive training using hand tools and shop machinery and is supported with related training in math, manual layout, computerized layout and shop safety training.

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  Sheet Metal I
  
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  Sheet Metal II
  
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  Sheet Metal III
  

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  Sheet Metal Workers Local #17
  
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  Massachusetts General Hospital Sheet Metal Shop
  

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  Cooperative placements
  
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  Sponsorships for apprenticeship in the Sheet Metal trade union
  
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  Certificate of proficiency
  

This is a 3-year sequential program. Students must fulfill the necessary pre-requisite prior to advancing to the next level. Students in the Telecommunications & Fiber Optics program first learn the theory of low voltage systems and the necessary safety standards. This theory is then applied and practiced by working with security systems, surveillance systems, fire alarm systems, voice and data systems and cabling. Students gain practical experience while working with hand tools, power tools, and testing instruments.They plan jobs, assemble equipment, install cable and wires for telecommunication systems and test the completed product.

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  Telecommunications & Fiber Optics I
  
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  Telecommunications & Fiber Optics II
  
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  Telecommunications & Fiber Optics III
  

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  I.B.E.W Local 103
  
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  BISCO
  
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  Graybar
  
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  SNOM Technology
  
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  Mc Donald Systems
  

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  Lab set up with stations for installation of all systems.
  
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  Fiber-optics trained instruction
  
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  Internet computer station
  
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  Students take part in co-op placements and internships with partner companies
  

This is a 3-year sequential program. Students must fulfill the necessary pre-requisite prior to advancing to the next level. Students who enroll in this program receive training on computers, scanners, printers, and accounting calculators, preparing graduates to meet the demands of the workplace while preparing them for post-secondary training and educational programs. Business Technology students are evaluated through self-paced business curriculum modules designed to develop students’ skills in: keyboarding, office procedures, filing, business communications, accounting, marketing strategies, project management, and the full range of Microsoft Office applications. The Microsoft Office Specialist component of the program provided students with competency-based training in the use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, and Outlook applications for personal and professional use. Students’ competency in these technology applications is measured by a variety of performance assessments, student produced projects and products, and achieving MOUS certified. Student will be trained in OSHA and receive OSHA 10 card.

Business Technology 1/Marketing 1

Business Technology 2/Marketing 2

Business Technology 3/Marketing 3

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  Boston Partners in Education
  
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  Massachusetts Black Lawyers Association
  
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  Boston Bar Association
  
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  Massachusetts Attorney General's Office
  
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  Youth Advocacy Program
  
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  Suffolk County Clerk’s Office
  

This is a 3-year sequential program. Students must fulfill the necessary pre-requisite prior to advancing to the next level. Students in Cosmetology learn all aspects of hair styling - cutting, perms, and relaxing, as well as, manicuring, skin care, and professional ethics. Each student becomes thoroughly skilled in theory and practice of cosmetology. During the course, each student completes a total of 1,000 hours of training, and is then eligible to take a state board exam to receive licensure.

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  Cosmetology I
  
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  Cosmetology II
  
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  Cosmetology III
  

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  Salon Centric
  
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  Liz’s HairCare, Boston
  
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  National Association of Cosmetology
  

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  Students are placed on jobs in salons for apprenticeship
  
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  Students attend workshops and seminars at various salons
  
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  Students Compete in SkillsUSA
  
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  Enrollment in post-secondary by more than half our students
  
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  Community engagement through service learning
  
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  Students are eligible for state licensing
  

This is a 3-year sequential program. Students must fulfill the necessary pre-requisite prior to advancing to the next level. Students in this program prepare for careers in the culinary arts. Food service students develop basic food handling and preparation. Hands-on skills are used in the various workstations within the kitchen. Other acquired skills are: short order cooking, baking, menu planning, inventory control, sanitation and safety techniques. Students also learn table service, catering, cashiering and the fundamentals of restaurant management. Upon completion of the program, students will: know safety and sanitation procedures, be able to prepare foods in a consistent manner making correct determination regarding taste and doneness, communicate with and serve the general public, understand and execute a variety of services, and set up and run all stations in a kitchen and dining room.

Students in the baking component of the program will learn to create a variety of classical pastry and dessert items as well as breads, rolls, cakes, cake decorating and assorted miniature pastries. Special emphasis is placed on the following methods: folding-in, rolling, pinning, decorating, tempering chocolate, and cooking sugar. Students are expected to demonstrate competencies in the following areas: preparations of short dough, puff pastry, sponge cakes, mousses, meringues, and butter cream; understanding of ingredients and their function; proper baking techniques and correct use of temperature as well as proper use of culinary terminology for products prepared in class and presentation of individual desserts as well as desserts designed for a buffet table.