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New Vision Programs

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New Vision Education

 

If you:
• like people
• are highly motivated and aspire to a profession in education that requires collegiate study
• have completed all credits for graduation by June of 11th grade except for 12th grade English,
Social Studies and Physical Education
• like to be challenged
... then this program is for you!

 

Career Opportunities:
New Vision Education
  • Pre-school Teacher
  • Elementary Teacher
  • Special Education Teacher
  • Child Psychologist / Therapist
  • Middle School Teacher
  • High School Teacher
  • Guidance Counselor
  • School Administrator
About the Program:

The New Vision Education Program is an in-depth study of educational career opportunities. Students observe staff in their actual work situations, allowing students to explore a variety of education career professions while integrating their academic knowledge with the experience of working in a school. Students spend approximately 6 hours per week in clinical rotations throughout various school settings. Students have the opportunity to earn up to 18 college credits, while meeting high school requirements for English 12, Economics and Participation in Government.


Available Academic Credit:
  • English 101 (3 college credits)
  • English 102 (3 college credits)
  • Macro Economics (3 college credits)
  • U.S. Government - National (3 college credits)
  • General Psychology (3 college credits)
  • Child Psychology (3 college credits)
 
Program Objectives:
  • To apply previous and new academic knowledge and skills to professional situations.
  • To expand and apply both written and oral communication skills to effectively communicate with persons outside their peer group
  • To develop career plans based on experiential learning
  • To begin a transition from high school to college education
  • To improve and expand the ability to think critically and solve problems
Minimum Admission Requirements:
  • An overall 85% or higher average
  • An 85% or higher on the English Regents Exam
  • A cumulative average of 85% or higher in all English classes with no final grade below an 80%
  • Completion of the application form and admission essay, two teacher references and a guidance counselor reference
  • Interview with the admissions committee.

* Students must provide their own transportation.