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Senior Solar Project Presentations
Seniors in the Clean Technologies & Sustainable Industries Early College High School program presented their Solar Needs projects to experts in the field on Wednesday, March 27th at Hudson Valley Community College's North Campus. Students identified a solution to a local or global human need using solar energy and created an interactive model to represent their idea. Students were provided with a hypothetical budget and in their presentations had to address the financial feasibility of the plan, logistical feasibility, the solution to the problem using solar energy, cultural considerations, and the projected impact on stakeholders. Evaluators in attendance included representatives from the Building Performance Institute, Department of Environmental Conservation, Fosterra, Guth DeConzo Consulting Engineers, and Hudson Valley Community College. For more information on the Early College High School Program, contact ECHS Program Coordinator, Adrienne Snow, asnow@bscsd.org.
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Prospective Student Shadow Day - 3/28/24
We invite students to join us to learn about the Clean Technologies & Sustainable Industries Early College High School at TEC-SMART, a program that helps students from the Greater Capital Region cultivate college and career readiness skills. The program develops and supports pathways to higher education leading to careers in STEM-related fields. Students will earn up to 34 college credits at NO COST TO YOU OR YOUR FAMILY!
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Junior Papers Accepted into New York Youth Institute
Juniors in the Clean Technologies & Sustainable Industries Early College High School Program submitted their research paper on a global challenge, why it's a problem, and their proposed solution. Students whose papers were accepted attended the New York Youth Institute World Food Prize conference at Cornell University on Friday, March 22nd. Students were designated as Borlaug Scholars. They presented their research and recommendations on their ways to solve key global challenges. Students had the opportunity to connect with other student leaders from the state, as well as interact with global leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs to brainstorm ideas on how to end hunger, poverty, and improve food security around the world. Based on this experience and presentation of their speeches, students may be selected to serve as delegates to the Global Youth Institute in Iowa. More information on the New York Youth Institute can be found here. For more information on the Early College High School Program, please contact ECHS Coordinator, Adrienne Snow, asnow@bscsd.org.
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ECHS Smart Growth Presentations
Juniors in the Clean Technologies & Sustainable Industries Early College High School presented their Smart Growth projects to panelists from the City of Troy, Town of Malta Town Board, University at Albany faculty, and the Capital District Regional Planning Commission at Hudson Valley Community College's North Campus on Thursday, March 20th.
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Sophomores Compete in Love Boat Challenge
Sophomores in Clean Technologies & Sustainable Industries Early College High School, a NYS P-TECH school, attended the Hudson Valley Community College North Campus on February 13th for their monthly project visit. Students explore a college major at each visit. This month, students are exploring the Engineering Sciences pathway. Prior to the visit, students researched careers in the major, and also explored displacement, buoyancy, and gravity to answer the question, "What happens when you throw a rock in the water?" At the monthly visit, students completed the "Love Boat Challenge". For the challenge, students needed to use the materials provided to create a boat that would float and hold as many "candy conversation hearts" as possible without sinking. Students were able to test out their initial design before recording their amount for the competition. For more information on the P-TECH program, please contact ECHS Program Coordinator, Adrienne Snow, asnow@bscsd.org.
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Prospective Student Shadow Day - Held 2.12.24
The Clean Technologies & Sustainable Industries Early College High School hosted a Prospective Student Shadow Day on Monday, February 12th at HVCC North Campus in Malta, New York. Eighth grade students from school districts all over the region participated in a mini STEM challenge and participated in various tours around the campus led by current seniors in the program. Students who participate in the P-TECH program take high school courses and college courses towards an Associate's Degree. Students can have up to 36 college credits through HVCC by the end of their senior year at no cost to them or their families, with the opportunity to complete that degree as well at no cost.
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Prospective Student Info Night 2.8.24 - VIDEO
UPDATED WITH VIDEO!! The Clean Technologies & Sustainable Industries Early College High School held their Winter Information Session for Prospective Students on February 8th at Hudson Valley Community College's North Campus. The program helps students from the Greater Capital Region cultivate college and career readiness skills. The program develops and supports pathways to higher education leading to careers in STEM-related fields. Students in the program earn up to 34 college credits at no cost to the student or families.
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P-TECH Students on HVCC's Deans/Presidents List
Each fall and spring term, the college's President's List names those part-time students, registered for at least six college credits, who have a term average of between 3.5 and 4.0 and who received no "D," "F," "I," "Z," or "W," or their remedial equivalent on their record for that term. Congratulations to the 35 ECHS P-TECH students who achieved this honor for the Fall 2023 semester. Hudson Valley Community College recognizes college students, taking 6 or more credits per semester, who receive between a 3.0 and 3.49 GPA on the Dean's List. Thirteen students in the Clean Technologies & Sustainable Industries Early College High School Program were recognized on the college's Dean's List.
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Program Information Night - 2.8.24
Join us to learn about the Clean Technologies & Sustainable Industries Early College High School at TEC-SMART, a program that helps students from the Greater Capital Region cultivate college and career readiness skills. The program develops and supports pathways to higher education leading to careers in STEM-related fields. Students will earn up to 34 college credits at NO COST TO YOU OR YOUR FAMILY! High school students pursue college coursework in the following pathways: Clean Energy, Community & Public Health, Hacking & Cybersecurity, Engineering Sciences, Entrepreneurship, and Surgical Technologies. Please contact ECHS Program Coordinator Adrienne Snow, asnow@bscsd.org, with any questions.
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Reps from National Grid spoke to Juniors!
This past Tuesday, representatives from National Grid spoke to juniors in the Clean Technologies & Sustainable Industries Early College High School about energy efficiency and the future of energy management in New York State. Students in the P-TECH program are currently working on Household Energy and Carbon Footprint Mastery Assignments. Students need to quantify the current amount of energy used in their home, the associated costs, and the carbon impact.
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Alumni Breakfast UPDATE!
The Clean Technologies & Sustainable Industries Early College High School hosted an Alumni Panel and Breakfast Event on Thursday, January 4th. The alumni on the panel spoke to juniors and seniors about their college experience, workforce skills, and how the ECHS program contributed to their success. Alumni in attendance included graduates from the Class of 2014 through 2023. Attendees shared their work experience including, but not limited to, a Vice President of a local company, a designer of solar panels, employees of the Department of Conservation, and a drone operator. Those in attendance were able to network and take a tour of HVCC's new STEM Education Center which will have a soft opening later this month.
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Program Looking for Stakeholder Feedback
The ECHS Program is currently collecting feedback from students, parents, and guardians. Please check your email on file for the link to the survey, based on grade level. If you did not receive the survey or if you have questions, please contact ECHS Program Coordinator, Adrienne Snow, asnow@bscsd.org.
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P-TECH in the NEWS
See the Interview by LookTV on our P-TECH program at the HVCC North campus. Hear from ECHS Program Coordinator, Adrienne Snow, on this great opportunity for students in the region.
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P-TECH Staff School Visit Schedule
P-TECH teachers will be meeting with 9th and 10th grade students at their home school. Please review the schedule. Students should have a charged device that can access the internet and bring up assignments. Please contact ECHS Program Coordinator, Adrienne Snow, asnow@bscsd.org, with any questions.
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Fall Student Project Exhibition 11.8.23
The Clean Technologies and Sustainable Industries Early College High School, a NYS P-TECH program, held their Fall Student Project Exhibition at the HVCC North Campus on Wednesday, November 8th. Business and industry partners, local and school officials, parents and caregivers were in attendance to discuss with students their innovative ideas.
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P-TECH Seniors visit SUNY UAlbany
Seniors in the P-TECH program of the Clean Technologies & Sustainable Industries Early College High School attended a Trolley Tour of the University at Albany campus on Wednesday, October 11th. Students had the opportunity to learn about the programs at the university from a P-TECH graduate. Michael Jacques, an alumni of the P-TECH program, spoke about the transfer of the HVCC college credits and how his experience helped him at the University at Albany. As part of our College Kick Off month, students have written about the college essay, learned about financial aid, applying to college, and now what a college campus is like.
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Program Information Night
Join us to learn about the Clean Technologies & Sustainable Industries Early College High School at TEC-SMART, a program that helps students from the Greater Capital Region cultivate college and career readiness skills. The program develops and supports pathways to higher education leading to careers in STEM-related fields. Students will earn up to 34 college credits at NO COST TO YOU OR YOUR FAMILY! Open article for more detailed information
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Student Project Expo - Nov. 8th!
The Clean Technologies & Sustainable Industries Early College High School, a NYS P-TECH school, is hosting a Fall Student Project Exhibition on Wednesday, November 8th at 9 AM at Hudson Valley Community College's North Campus. Students in grades 9 through 12 will showcase their innovative solutions to real world problems. We invite school officials, families, and businesses to attend the event and hear from our current students. Projects include STEM experiments, World Food Prize, Food Trucks, and more. For more information on the program, browse through our website or contact ECHS Program Coordinator, Adrienne Snow, asnow@bscsd.org.
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HVCC Grades-Posted to WIReD
HVCC midterm grades have been posted to each student's HVCC WIReD account for grades ten through fourteen. Students need to log into http://www.hvcc.edu/wired and go to their Academic Records, specifically midterm grades, to access those grades. All courses have letter grades A-F. Any student with a Z grade should contact Mrs. Snow immediately. Midterm grades will let each student know where they stand in the course. Any student with a "C" or below in a class, should seek out Mrs. Snow for assistance with tutoring and resources to be successful.
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Interested in Joining the Early College High School Program
The Clean Technologies & Sustainable Industries Early College High School program is enrolling students for the 2024-2025 school year for students in grades 8-10. Students in grades 9 and 10 can apply for enrollment in the current 2023-2024 school year. If interested in learning more about the program, you can join us for one of our Evening Information Sessions or Shadow Days. If you are a current 9th or 10th grade student and would like a tour, please reach out to ECHS Program Coordinator, Adrienne Snow, asnow@bscsd.org.
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