CTE
Roberto Clemente Community Academy CTE Information
CTE Programs at Roberto Clemente Community Academy
Allied Health Program
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CTE: Allied Health
Allied Health is the newest 3-year CTE (Career and Technical Education) program at Roberto Clemente Community Academy. Students may elect to take this sequence toward the end of their freshman year. They then participate in an introductory course during sophomore year, and learn more advanced skills in double-period classes during their junior and senior years.
Allied Health aims to introduce students to the Health Sciences through an organic and holistic approach. Students will learn about medical terminology integrated with Anatomy and Physiology and a body systems framework. Students in the program learn to apply their knowledge in helping people to prevent diseases, diagnosing patients, and rehabilitating people of all ages.
Roberto Clemente currently has partnerships with Norwegian American Hospital and St. Mary’s Hospital; our students will have the opportunity to intern at these two hospitals and shadow doctors in the fields in which they are interested. Students will be able to make connections from what they learn in the classroom to what they will experience in the hospital.
Admissions: Allied Health is a selective career academy. Eighth-grade eligibility letters will indicate whether students are eligible to apply for selective CTE academies, dependent upon their 7th grade GPA and test scores. Class of 2021 application process open on October 3rd and closes on December 9th at: http://apply.cps.edu. All students interested in this program (regardless of attendance area) should apply in order to secure a spot.
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Broadcast Technology Program
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CTE: Broadcast Technology
General overview of the Broadcast Technology program:
The objective of this program is to present an overview of the broadcast industry with plenty of hands-on projects. Students should gain confidence and understanding in a variety of media communication situations. Major units we study include: news media, with a central focus on video production and media literacy, narrative filmmaking and documentary filmmaking. Students will learn pre-production, production, and post-production techniques and standards.
Course Description for each level:
Course name and description
Broadcast Technology I (10th grade)
This course introduces the field of broadcasting and other digital media. Emphasis is placed on basic production knowledge and development of audio and visual messages. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the ability to create simple projects that can be broadcast.
Broadcast Technology II (11th grade)
This course covers the use of advanced audio and video production techniques in broadcasting and/or other digital media applications. Topics include: public service announcements, documentaries, commercials, short films, newscasts, news reports, etc. Upon completion, students should be able to navigate through professional production equipment including Final Cut X.
Broadcast Technology III (12th grade)
This course continues its advanced audio and video production through a lengthier, independent project. Emphasis is placed on integrating classroom learning with related work experience. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate employability skills and perform work-related tasks.
Facilities used: Our students learn and work in a newly constructed $250,000 production classroom with two individual production studios. Available to our students are:
• digital audio recording equipment
• studio cameras with teleprompters
• CG titles
• an array of support equipment
• a green-screen wall
• field equipment production set and lighting
Recent awards and honors:
• Our students have received awards, recognition and honorable mentions in the CTE Annual High School Capstone Competition held at the Gene Siskel Film
Center.
• A few of our students received paid internships at the Illinois Center for Broadcasting and Music Garage (an audio recording studio) over the summer.
• Many of our students have received scholarships to various colleges and universities.
• Our students are invited to Job Shadow Day, which is an opportunity for students to explore career pathways they are passionate about.
Admissions Information: Culinary Arts – CTE Lottery Academy
Eligible students can apply online at apply.cps.edu. Students will be randomly selected by computerized lottery.Class of 2021 application process open on October 3rd and closes on December 9th
Note: Attendance-area students who wish to reserve a seat in Culinary Arts should formally apply for the program, even if they have automatic admission to general education at Clemente.
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Culinary Arts Program
We are committed to maintaining an environment that supports inquiry and academic excellence, emotional and physical well-being, appreciation of the arts and diverse cultures, integrity and ethical behavior.
The Clemente Culinary Arts program strives to be the best in the city. To that end, we are committed to having our graduates thoroughly versed in not only basic cooking skills, but employability and citizenship skills as well. We endeavor to have our students be college- and/or career-ready when they leave our program. We offer opportunities for job shadows, internships, scholarships, and job placement. The program boasts two industry experienced chefs, each with teaching awards from the National Restaurant Association.
Course name and description
Introduction to Hospitality and Culinary Arts (10th grade)
This course is designed to give an overview to the hospitality industry while beginning the students’ preparation for college and career after high school. Students are taught the fundamentals of cooking, customer service, and job readiness training, as well as career and college interest with portfolio creation.
Advanced Culinary Arts I (11th grade)
During this course, the students will continue work on their career portfolios while delving deeper into college preparation by looking at cost, fit, and feasibility. They will also draw on lessons learned in the intro course to begin using fundamental cooking methods, techniques and flavor profiles to create more complex dishes. They will also begin preparing for competitions, job shadows, and internships.
Advanced Culinary Arts II (12th grade)
Students will fine-tune the portfolios they have created and finalize their post-secondary plans, whether or not they relate to the hospitality industry. They will also utilize the cooking techniques and knowledge they have acquired to create their own menus while exploring various cultures from around the world. During this course they will also be exploring more advanced techniques in baking and pastry as well as the culinary arts. They will participate in a city-wide capstone project and be given the opportunity to explore and obtain internships.
Facilities used:
• 2 full, professional-grade kitchens
• Dining room
• Two computer labs
Partnerships with:
• Career through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP)
• National Restaurant Association
• Illinois Restaurant Association
• Healthy Schools Campaign
Recent awards, honors, scholarships, etc.
• Culinary Scholarships totaling over $300,000 over the past three years
• Job placements with Kasia’s Deli, Rick Bayless, Stephanie Izard
• 3 seniors awarded full or partial tution scholarship through C-CAP competition in 2015
Past C-CAP Scholarship Winners Class of 2015
• Shantel Lane (Culinary Institute of America)
• Erica Hernandez (St. Augustine)
• Hannia Vidals (general education funding)
Class of 2014
• Bianca Huerta (Kendall College)
•Christina Rivera (Joliet Junior College)
Admissions Information: Culinary Arts – CTE Lottery Academy
Eligible students can apply online at apply.cps.edu. Students will be randomly selected by computerized lottery.Class of 2021 application process open on October 3rd and closes on December 9th.
Note: Attendance-area students who wish to reserve a seat in Culinary Arts should formally apply for the program, even if they have automatic admission to general education at Clemente.