Audio Design and Engineering CTE

The Lincoln High School Audio Design and Engineering CTE Program provides students with a strong foundation for those who wish to pursue careers in studio production, live production, or live performance. Students in our program will have real-world experience, and opportunities to utilize their skill sets for cross-curricular activities along with project-based learning tasks to reinforce acquired knowledge. With this program, students will also be able to be a part of our TRI-M chapter, the National Honors Society for Music, as well as be guided by professional/staff aligned with NAFME/RIMEA, and TI:ME memberships. 

Students who complete the CTE program graduate with strong technical skills in audio design and engineering. Thanks to strong partnerships with local colleges/universities and media professionals, students are mentored and guided by professionals in various stages of professional development. Students will complete their CTE program having expressed proficiency using the professional Digital Audio Workstation Ableton. 

• To be completers of the Audio Design and Engineering CTE program and receive the cord at graduation, students must successfully complete the sequence of courses above, complete at least 80 hours of work-based learning in the related program, and receive an industry-recognized credential and college credits.

Computer Science CTE

The Lincoln High School Computer Science CTE program prepares students with an opportunity to access an industry that is projected to grow 23 percent from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations.. The program is designed to introduce students to the computer science world by providing a rigorous curriculum from the college board and the University of Rhode Island. 

*Years 2 and 3 can be interchangeable

• Students have the opportunity to receive industry credentials and 12 credits from University of Rhode Island for successfully completing CP Intro to Computers and Data, AP Computer Science Principles and AP Computer Science A 
• To be completers of the Computer Science CTE program and receive the cord at graduation, students must successfully complete the sequence of courses above, complete at least 80 hours of work-based learning in the related program, and receive an industry-recognized credential and college credits. 

Culinary Arts CTE Program

The Lincoln High School Culinary Arts CTE program delivers a rigorous and engaging curriculum to our students with hands-on, work-based learning in a state-of-the-art kitchen. We are consistently adding equipment to our 1,500+ square foot classroom to align with the latest technology and industry trends and standards. Our program will utilize the ProStart Curriculum and students will have the opportunity to strive to achieve a ProStart National Certificate of Achievement. Students will also have the potential to earn certificates in ServSafe Food Handler, ServSafe Allergen, and ServSafe Management.

• Culinary Arts CTE students will train with the ProStart Curriculum and will have the opportunity to earn ProStart National Certification.

• To be completers of the Culinary Arts CTE program and receive the cord at graduation, students must successfully  complete the sequence of courses above, complete at least 80 hours of work-based learning in the related program, and receive an industry-recognized credential and/or college credits.

DESIGN AND ENGINEERING CTE 

The Lincoln High School Design and Engineering CTE Program is a specialized multi-year learning program that provides students with a combination of the foundational knowledge needed to succeed in a post-secondary engineering program and also career exploration opportunities. While all students will obtain strong written and oral communication skills, the curriculum is project based with hands-on activities that combine math and science skills with real-world problem-solving skills. Students also participate in field experiences as part of the program, which partners the school with both industry and post-secondary institution professionals for mentorships, internships, and articulations. Though our engineering classes are open electives, our students earn priority in these classes and additional opportunities, as well as earn an engineering certificate upon graduation. 

Upon completion of certain program specific requirements, students are afforded the opportunity to earn valuable industry certifications. They may become SolidWorks CSWA certified, with successful passage of both the Design II course and the CSWA exam.  

Students will also be given the opportunity to become IC3 certified after successful completion of the computer engineering course.

• Students have the opportunity to receive industry credentials by successfully completing the CSWA Solidworks certification and NOCTI Pre-engineering test 

• Students have the opportunity to receive 4 credits from New England Technology by completing Introduction to Engineering Design and Principles of Engineering with grades of B or better and must complete one quarter at NEIT, and upon submission of an official transcript from Lincoln High School which verifies successful completion of the course. To be eligible for transfer credit, students must begin classes at NEIT within one (1) year of the date of graduation from high school. 

• Students also have the opportunity to receive 3 credits from CCRI for Principles of Engineering. 

• To be completers of the Design and Engineering CTE program and receive the cord at graduation, students must successfully  complete the sequence of courses above, complete at least 80 hours of work-based learning in the related program, and receive an industry-recognized credential and/or college credits.

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS CTE 

The Lincoln High School International Business CTE program prepares students with an opportunity to access an industry that employs over 10.5 million people each year. The program is designed to introduce students to the Global Business world by providing a rigorous curriculum combined with real-world experience through the use of guest speakers, job shadow and internship opportunities from the industry and relevant field experiences, including an opportunity to participate in the Model UN conference held at the United Nations in NYC.  

● Students have the opportunity to receive industry credentials by successfully completing Microsoft Office Word Certification, NOCTI--ASK Fundamentals Marketing, and Venture EverFi Certificate 

● Students have the opportunity to receive 3 credits from Rhode Island College for successfully completing Leadership & Management. 

● To be completers of the International Business CTE program and receive the cord at graduation, students must successfully complete the sequence of courses above, complete at least 80 hours of work-based learning in the related program, and receive an industry-recognized credential and/or college credits. 

○ NOTE: It is highly recommended that students take the IB 1 and IB 2 which are college-level courses after Computers in Management and Marketing

JOURNALISM & MULTIMEDIA COMMUNICATIONS CTE 

The Lincoln High School Journalism and Multimedia CTE Program provides students with a strong foundation for those who wish to pursue careers in journalism, including broadcast journalism, or communications. The program’s curriculum includes all aspects of career components in journalism, such as journalism ethics, news writing and reporting, interview and research skills, layout and design, set and lighting design, and broadcasting technology. 

Students who complete the CTE program graduate with strong written and oral communication skills in addition to technical skills in publishing and video production. Thanks to strong partnerships with local colleges/universities and media professionals, students are mentored and guided by journalists in various stages of professional development. Before completing CTE requirements, they also offered the opportunity to take Adobe Certification Exams in programs including, but not limited to, InDesign, Premiere Pro and PhotoShop. These professional certifications demonstrate proficiency in technical knowledge/skills. 

• Students must complete 3.5-4 credits from the sequence above. Students may take all four journalism courses or three journalism courses and a half-credit course from the list above.
• Students gain authentic experience in the journalism and media communication fields. Among those experiences are production of a daily morning newscast, news shows, podcasts, documentaries, advertisements and public service campaigns; develop promotional and educational media for the district, promote the school’s programs through all media, and reporting live from/on sporting and other events.
• Students become proficient in Adobe programs, including but not limited to, Premiere Pro, InDesign, PhotoShop, Audition and Illustrator. 
• Students have the opportunity to to receive industry credentials by successfully completing the Adobe Premier test and NOCTI 1106 Journalism test. 
• Students have the opportunity to receive 5 credits from New England Technology by completing all of the sequence of courses in the CTE program with a grade of B+ or better and submit a portfolio for review and must complete one quarter at NEIT, and upon submission of an official transcript from Lincoln High School which verifies successful completion of the course. To be eligible for transfer credit, students must begin classes at NEIT within one (1) year of the date of graduation from high school. 
• To be completers of the Journalism and Media Communications CTE program and receive the cord at graduation, students must successfully complete the sequence of courses above, complete at least 80 hours of work-based learning in the related program, and receive an industry-recognized credential and/or college credits.

LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY CTE 

The Lincoln High School Law and Public Safety CTE program prepares students for a career in the Criminal Justice field by providing them with an opportunity to access an industry that employs over 2.9 million people each year. This CTE program offers authentic work-based learning opportunities as well as the opportunity to take the National Law Core Assessment Certification Exam (offered with the Law and Order class only, at no cost to the student). The program is designed to introduce students to the Criminal Justice world by providing a rigorous curriculum combined with real-world-experience through the use of guest speakers from the industry and relevant field trips.  

• Students have the opportunity to receive 4 credits from New England Technology by completing Criminal Justice with a grade of B or better and must complete one quarter at NEIT, and upon submission of an official transcript from Lincoln High School which verifies successful completion of the Criminal Justice course. To be eligible for transfer credit, students must begin classes at NEIT within one (1) year of the date of graduation from high school. 
• Students will earn industry credentials through the NOCTI exam (4181) in Criminal Justice.
• To be completers of the Law and Public Safety CTE program and receive the cord at graduation, students must successfully complete the sequence of courses above, complete at least 80 hours of work-based learning in the related program, and receive an industry-recognized credential and/or college credits.