Ralph R. McKee CTE High School

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Ralph R. McKee CTE High School
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Ralph R. McKee CTE High School
290 Saint Marks Place

Region 7

Staten Island
,
Richmond
,
New York
10301

United States
Coordinates 40°38′34″N74°4′46″W / 40.64278°N 74.07944°W / 40.64278; -74.07944
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Type Public high school, Career & Technical Education School
StatusOpen
School board New York City Department of Education
School district31
SuperintendentAnthony Lodico
School numberR600
CEEB code 335375
DeanMichael Scotti, Gerard Hatton, Christopher App, Rusell Agius
PrincipalGregory Bowen [1]
Staff62
Grades9–12 & SE
Enrollment675
Average class size28
Student to teacher ratio1:14
LanguageEnglish
Hours in school day6.25
Classrooms44
Color(s)  Gold   Green
MascotSeagull
Nickname McKee
Team nameMSIT Seagulls
NewspaperMcKee Times
YearbookSentinel
Budget$5,861,019 [2]
InformationPhone: (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]

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Curriculum

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 ProgramCurriculum
Automotive Service Center SpecialistStudents 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 TechnologyDesigned 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 DesignStudents 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 ManagementStudents 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 ManagementPrepares 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 AcademyStudents 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 EngineeringFocuses on low voltage systems, residential wiring, motor and motor controls. It is a program that leads to national certification aligned with industry standards.

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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.

Athletics and extracurricular activities

McKee High School's sports program operates in partnership with Staten Island Technical High School, and their shared teams are known as the MSIT Seagulls. The MSIT teams play various sports including football, soccer, volleyball, wrestling, fencing, swimming, and track. The MSIT Football team won the 1989 and 1991 “B” Division City Championships as well as the 2010 PSAL Cup Championship, defeating the Petrides School in the latter. They repeated as champions in the 2011 PSAL Cup Championship.

McKee is also a regular competitor in the FIRST Robotics Competition, placing/winning multiple times throughout the years. Most notably the year 2006 in which McKee High School won at the FIRST Championship, and in 2012, in which they placed at regionals. Further accomplishments of the Robo-wizards are located here and their very own website and to pass your Cisco CCNA 200-301 Exam Examscerts is the recommended platform.

Also Ralph McKee High School has joined a CTE school exclusive organization known as SkillsUSA, in which students training in a Career/Technical field can put their classroom experience to the test competing against other students on the city, state, national and even world level.

A complete list of McKee's activities/opportunities/sports to their students:

CategoriesActivities/Clubs
Leadership & SupportStudent Government, Conflict Resolution, Peer Mediation
AcademicNational Honor Society, Cranial Crunch
ArtisticBlack Box Theater; Jazz and Rock Ensembles, McKee Times (Newspaper), Sentinel (Yearbook)
ClubsAnime/Manga Club, Robo-Wizards (Robotics), HAI Program, McKee After 3, Dance/Step, Graphic Arts, SkillsUSA, Girls Empowerment @ McKee Striving for Success, MOUSE Squad, Young Men Empowerment
Trade RelatedMcKee Advertising Design Enterprise (MADE), MOUSE Squad, SkillsUSA
PSAL TeamsSports
BoysBaseball & JV Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling
GirlsBasketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Golf, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball & JV Volleyball
CoedFencing
School SportsAdaptive Physical Education and Cheerleading

Alumni and former faculty of McKee

Staten Island politician Anthony Gaeta graduated from the school in 1945.

Author Frank McCourt began his teaching career at Mckee and wrote of his experiences there in his books 'Tis and Teacher Man

Kenny Page, class of 1977, is a Staten Island Sports Hall of Fame member and was twice named to the NYC All City basketball team.[ citation needed ]

Duane Singleton, class of 1990, was selected in the 5th round of the 1990 Major League Baseball draft and played professionally for the Milwaukee Brewers and Detroit Tigers.

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References

Staten Island and Its People: A History, 1609-1929 Charles William Leng, William Thompson Davis - 1930 - Ever since coming to Staten Island to reside, Ralph R. McKee has evinced a keen interest in the affairs of its local government and in civic and educational movements. Through his efforts, particularly on behalf of education, he has been both. Minutes of the Board of Estimate and Apportionment. New York (N.Y.). Board of Estimate and Apportionment - 1920 - ...Ralph R. McKee, Acting President, Borough of Richmond. ... 2), the Board adopted resolutions serving notice upon the Staten Island Midland Railway Company

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  2. ↑ "Division of Budget Operations and Review - FY Galaxy Budget". Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2012-05-18.
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  4. ↑ "College Now". City College of New York. Retrieved 2012-05-19.
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  7. ↑ "Advancement Via Individual Determination". California Department of Education. Retrieved 2012-05-19.
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