A highly successful Course Option Night took place November 12 at Kendall Junior/Senior High School. Over 200 people attended the interactive display of courses offered at the school. Jeannine Gallina from the Career and Technical Education (CTE) department of Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES started the evening by highlighting the career opportunities available in the middle skills sector. After the presentation, everyone received the chance to explore the hands-on exhibits.
Elementary students up to juniors in high school visited the display booths to find out more about current and new courses being offered. Nineteen staff members were on hand to provide students with information so they can make informed decisions about what courses to take next year. New course offerings connect NYS standards to students’ interests and include: 21st Century Computer Skills; Video Game Design; International Cooking; Fish and Wildlife Conservation Biology; Intro to Statistics; World History on Film; Woodworking; Robotics; Genocide and CEP 101- Career and Educational Planning.
Overall, the evening was a great success, with students and parents in attendance saying that they felt the evening provided much help and information. Principal Carol D’Agostino was pleased with the turnout at the event and comments from attendees. “Course Option Night was a huge success,” she said. “Numerous parents and students expressed how much they appreciated the information that was demonstrated and presented. Students are really excited about our new electives and traditional courses.”
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