Ralph R. McKee CTE High School
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| Ralph R. McKee CTE High School | |
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290 Saint Marks Place Staten Island , Richmond , New York 10301 United States | |
| Coordinates | 40°38′34″N 74°4′46″W / 40.64278°N 74.07944°W |
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| Type | Public high school, Career & Technical Education School |
| Status | Open |
| School board | New York City Department of Education |
| School district | 31 |
| Superintendent | Anthony Lodico |
| School number | R600 |
| CEEB code | 335375 |
| Dean | Michael Scotti, Gerard Hatton, Christopher App, Rusell Agius |
| Principal | Gregory Bowen [1] |
| Staff | 62 |
| Grades | 9–12 & SE |
| Enrollment | 675 |
| Average class size | 28 |
| Student to teacher ratio | 1:14 |
| Language | English |
| Hours in school day | 6.25 |
| Classrooms | 44 |
| Color | Gold Green |
| Mascot | Seagull |
| Nickname | McKee |
| Team name | MSIT Seagulls |
| Newspaper | McKee Times |
| Yearbook | Sentinel |
| Budget | $5,861,019[2] |
| Information | Phone: (718) 420-2600 Fax: (718) 981-8776 |
| Website | http://www.mckeecths.org Twitter: @mckee_cte_hs |
Ralph R. McKee Career & Technical Education High School, commonly called McKee or Ralph McKee High School, is located in Staten Island, New York City at 290 Saint Marks Place. The main entrance is located on Belmont Place. The school is operated by the New York City Department of Education. Ralph McKee is the only Career and Technical Education (CTE) high school on Staten Island. It offers a range of CTE (shop) sequences: Automotive Technology, Construction Technology, Cosmetology, Graphic Arts, Information Technology, and Pre-Engineering. The school opened in 1920, and was named for Ralph R. McKee shortly after his death in 1935. McKee attended Princeton University class of 1887 and served 14 years on the New York City Board of Education.[3]
The curriculum at Ralph R. McKee High School is set up so that all students may take their chosen CTE sequence, while earning a regular or advanced regents high school diploma. Each student is required to take the same classes as the average high school student, with the exception in which the foreign language requirement is only 2 credits (One full year instead of three). This is because each student has their shop class for two consecutive periods each day for their sophomore, junior and senior year. In addition the school operates College Now,[4] a program run by Kingsborough Community College. College Now courses offered include general science, college planning, and sociology. On top of that, McKee is partnered with the College of Staten Island (CSI) in regards to their College Now programs,[5][6] which take place in the late evening or summer months.
Italian is the only foreign language offered. Students can be placed in an honors program or the Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program.[7][8]
As of 2012, McKee now offers AP courses in the subject of English Literature and Composition, Government and Politics: United States, United States History and Biology.
CTE Shop Classes
The six shops; Automotive Service Center Specialist, CAD/Mechanical Technology, Commercial Art/Graphic Design, Construction Trades and Management, Electrical Engineering, and Information Technologies, are all pre-approved programs by the Department of Education and related industries. Each program has their own certification to be obtained by taking a test in their senior year.
| CTE Program | Curriculum |
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| Automotive Service Center Specialist | Students will train under the guidance of an A.S.E certified instructor based on NATEF/ASE standards. Areas covered will be NYS auto inspection; Engine Performance, Auto Electronics, and Air Conditioning. |
| CAD/Mechanical Technology | Designed for students who excel in math and science. This academic and technically challenging program leads to a New York State Regents diploma, NOCTI Certification, and preparation for engineering colleges. |
| Commercial Art/Graphic Design | Students will be prepared for careers in commercial arts and graphic communication. Work is done using industry standard materials in a multi-functional lab. |
| Construction Trades and Management | Students learn mechanical and electrical principles, preparation and fabrication of infrastructures and building, construction technology, woodworking and cabinetry. After 3 years and 900 hours, students are prepared for entry-level positions in construction and carpentry unions. |
| Cosmetology/Salon Management | Prepares students to provide the services of hairstylists, skin care, hair removal, makeup application. Students study sterilization techniques, chemistry and epidemiology. After 3 years and 1,000 hours of training, students take the state licensing examination. (As of 2013, applicants for this program are no longer accepted.) |
| Information Technology Academy | Students will become proficient in computer maintenance and repair along with computer networking technologies. Students will be prepared to take the CompTIA A+ and Cisco CCENT/CCNA. |
| Electrical Engineering | Focuses on low voltage systems, residential wiring, motor and motor controls. It is a program that leads to national certification aligned with industry standards. |
Additionally, based on industry and DOE standards, a student graduating from McKee High School may be eligible for a Technical Endorsement seal on their diploma, which is equivalent to work experience of 2 years related to their CTE sequence.
