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Future Ready

Our school was selected to be a part of the Future Ready NYC. These career-connected student-pathway programs were created and aligned to Chancellor Bank's North Star Vision of long-term economic security and opportunity for DOE students. The Future Ready program allow schools to create new career-connected programs that are aligned to in-demand, high wage jobs and/or education program. Students that participate will be exposed to career-connected courses, work-based learning experiences, early college credits, industry credentials, and career advisement.
 
We are starting this pilot program with our 9th graders to participate in a College and Career Prep Workshop. This 1 semester course will explain the purpose of attending college, assist students with overcoming obstacles to achieve goals, assist with college applications, and provide methods on how to thrive academically by focusing on time management and study skills.
 
Please note that this is a prerequisite for FutureReady and CUNY college courses.
 
Excelsior's FutureReady Computer Science program is as follows:
   09th Grade: Introduction to Python
   10th Grade: Introduction to Javascript
   11th Grade: AP Computer Science Principles
   12th Grade: AP Computer Science A
 
   Electives: Game Design and Robotics

We’re a FutureReadyNYC (FRNYC) School. 

What is FutureReady NYC?

FRNYC is a multi-year initiative where participating schools choose to build one of four career pathways: business, education, healthcare, or technology. 

Our career pathway is Software Development. 

Through this career-connected pathway, participating students will:

  • Explore a range of careers and take classes aligned to a career that interests them,
  • Develop 21st century skills including digital and financial literacy,
  • Get real-world, paid work experiences like internships,
  • Earn early college credit and industry-validated credentials, and
  • Be supported with personalized college and career planning to ensure successful transition into college and/or careers that provide family-sustaining wages.
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A high school diploma with Career and Technical Education endorsement is granted to students enrolled in NY State-approved programs of study who complete the following requirements:

  • 44 credits including the CTE career electives
  • Pass 5 Regents
  • Pass a 3-part technical assessment (this may be an industry recognized credential)
  • Work based learning experiences in career awareness, exploration, and career development
  • Work skills profile

Learn More Here:
https://www.schools.nyc.gov/learning/student-journey/career-connected-learning