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High school leaders detail new AP courses, inclusion programs and project‑based plans
Summary
High school leadership presented expanded AP offerings (including AP Cybersecurity and AP Business with Personal Finance), unified sports and student‑support initiatives, proposals for project‑based capstone courses, and plans to expand college‑credit partnerships and CTE pathways.
High school leaders presented to the Board on May 12 a package of student‑centered programs and course proposals intended to broaden pathways to college and careers and strengthen student connectedness.
Daniel Vincent, identified in the presentation as part of the high school leadership team, described this year’s growth in unified sports (bocce, basketball and bowling), recognition for students in Project Lead The Way courses, and the introduction of supports such as Sources of Strength and an "invisible mentoring" approach that pairs adults and peer leaders with students. Vincent illustrated the impact of small acts of outreach with an anecdote urging staff to greet students; he credited such connections with identifying a student need that led to successful supports.
The leadership team outlined proposed new courses and electives for 2026–27: AP Cybersecurity (new AP offering), AP Business with Personal Finance, human anatomy and physiology, forensics, 20th‑century cinema, women’s history, public speaking and a financial‑literacy course aligned to graduation pathways. The administration described continued expansion of CTE and college‑credit opportunities (including RIT partnerships and discussion of SUNY cooperative agreements) to enable students to earn postsecondary credits while in high school.
Staff also described a desire to expand project‑based learning and capstone opportunities at the science and technology levels similar to the district’s senior research and development course. The leadership team noted the cancellation of one external software subscription (VMware) created challenges for some PLTW (Project Lead The Way) coursework and said the district is exploring alternatives to avoid hindering student progress.
The presentation closed with a note that the high school is considering items for the 2027 capital budget to support facilities and programs and that continued attention to student pathways and partnerships remains a priority.
No formal board action was required on the presentation; board members expressed appreciation and encouraged further work on partnerships and capstone opportunities.
