HS for Construction Trades, Engineering, and Architecture

The school is committed to providing a supportive environment for students of diverse cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. It emphasizes core values including respect, integrity, resilience, enthusiasm, responsibility, hard work, and empathy. The educational approach integrates career interests with academic foundations to prepare students for post-secondary success while fostering a sense of belonging and community.

The school offers a New York State-approved Career and Technical Education (CTE) program that leads to a CTE-endorsed Regents Diploma and national industry certifications. The curriculum is organized into three integrated learning communities focused on construction, engineering, and architecture. Students engage in project-based learning, including advanced AutoCAD, 3D modeling with AutoDesk Revit and Rhino, architectural design theory, and residential construction systems.

Admission to the school is based on a selection process that considers course grades in English, Math, Social Studies, and Science, as well as standardized test scores in English Language Arts and Math. The school also evaluates attendance and punctuality, and applicants are encouraged to demonstrate interest by attending an Open House. Programs may adjust their specific selection criteria ranges based on the applicant pool.

The school operates on a standard academic calendar with events such as New Student Orientation, Parent Teacher Conferences, and Regents examination days. Monthly meetings for the School Leadership Team (SLT) and the Parent Teacher Association (PTA) are held throughout the year. The school also hosts various student-focused events, including snack sales and athletic competitions.

The campus features state-of-the-art facilities designed to support its specialized technical curriculum. These include dedicated laboratories for computer-aided design, mechanical drafting, model building, and construction technology. The school also provides access to a library and various athletic facilities for its sports teams.