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Overview
For information on each of our Curriculum Pathways, please click on the appropriate gear to the left. For a complete description of the Cranston Public Schools High School Program of Studies, please click here. |
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Construction Craft and Technology
The construction craft and technology apprentice pathway is open to all students who meet eligibility requirements.
After graduation, the student will enroll in an extensive, four week apprenticeship program held at the New England Laborers’ Training Academy in Pomfret, Connecticut. Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship program and 4000 hours, each apprentice will be awarded 20 college credits towards and Associates’ Degree in Technical Studies at the Community College of Rhode Island.
To learn more about the Construction Craft Technology, please view our recent articles and The Charter newsletter (these will be hyperlinks)
Typical Course of Study*
Grade 9: Introduction to Construction, Making Choices Project
Grade 10: Construction Math Application 1 and 2, Building on the Dream Project
Grade 11: Construction Engineering, Building Bridges Project
Grade 12: Construction Work Experience, Senior Portfolio
Our seniors have the opportunity of early dismissal in order to fulfill an internship, community service, post secondary education, or obtaining work experience.
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World of Work Exploration
The World of Work (WOW) Exploration pathway is a comprehensive career course teaching students career choices, job seeking skills, workplace ethics, cultural diversity and employer expectations.
More specifically, the curriculum is concentrated into four sections: developing a career plan, job attainment skills, job retention skills, and development of life skills. The students further refine those skills by gaining part-time employment under the guidance and mentorship of the World of World program.
To learn more about the World of Work Exploration pathway, please view our brochure, recent articles, and The Charter newsletter (these will be hyperlinks)
Typical Course of Study*
Grade 9: Career Exploration, Making Choices Project
Grade 10: Building on the Dream Project
Grade 11: World of Work Exploration, Building Bridges Project
Grade 12: World of Work Experience, Senior Portfolio
Our seniors have the opportunity of early dismissal for an internship, community service, post secondary education, or obtaining work experience.
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NEL/CPS Construction and Career AcademyUpon enrollment, our guidance counselors will meet with students and their parents/guardians to discuss the most appropriate course of study. Our curriculum offers two pathways of study, Construction Craft Technology and World of Work Exploration. Our instructional approach is Problem-Based Learning (PBL), which requires the student to solve “real-life” problems. This unique and challenging approach provides higher order thinking skills and hands-on learning to ALL students. All students, regardless of program selection, will need to successfully complete English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Physical Education/Health, Electives, Senior Portfolio, and mandated state testing in accordance with the Department of Education Graduation Requirements. In addition, Financial Literacy is embedded throughout the curriculum. Our faculty are all Rhode Island certified teachers and are members of the Cranston Teachers Alliance Local 1704. Our certified construction instructors with over 40 years combined experience are members of Local 271.
US Department of Labor
Employment and Training Administration
"In this day and age, when so many people have good reason to complain about the generation of students graduating high school who can't count back change, can't fathom how to control their spending and have no work ethic, the NEL/CPS charter school is working hard to graduate a whole new type of senior: one who is head and shoulders above the competition when it comes to being out in the workforce."
written by Jen Cowart, as published for US Dept. of Labor
May 7, 2009
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