Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES

The English Language Arts component to the Career and Technical Education classes offers students the opportunity to master English Language Arts competencies within the students’ field of interest. The ELA lessons are designed to teach students sound research skills, technical reading and commencement- level writing. Students are exposed to a wide range of informational texts as well as literature-based readings. Additionally, students are introduced to entrepreneurship education.

Seniors have the opportunity to receive their English credit in the following Career and Technical Education courses:

• Applied Electrical
• Auto Body
• Auto Tech
• Computer Systems and Network Administration
• Construction and Building Trades
• Cosmetology
• Criminal Justice
• Culinary Arts
• Early Childhood Education
• Emerging Careers in Commerce
• Graphic Design and New Media
• Health Related Occupations
• Heavy Equipment Repair and Operation
• Manufacturing
• Outdoor Power Equipment and Powersports Technology
• Plant, Animal and Life Sciences
• Welding

English Contact

Kyle Rastegar
English Teacher
P:  (315) 253-0361 ext. 5255

Shawn Durant
English Teacher
P:  (315) 253-0361 ext. 5257

An integrated approach to the study of Mathematics through a variety of problem solving projects. Students will learn principles of Algebra, Geometry, Statistics, and Trigonometry. The course will carry one credit in Math for a number of CTE programs. This model has been approved by all component school districts as a locally developed second or third unit of Math under the Regent’s Action Plan.

In addition, students will be prepared to take Regents exams.

• Applied Electrical Technology
• Auto Body Technology
• Auto Technology
• Computer Systems and Network Administration
• Criminal Justice
• Construction Building Trades
• Culinary Arts
• Heavy Equipment Repair and Operation
• Machining and Welding
• Outdoor Power Equipment and Powersports Technology

Math Contact

Erin O'Hora
Mathematics Teacher
P:  (315) 253-0361 ext. 5254

The Physical Education program is an important part of the total growth and development process of each student. Our program requires our students to meet twice a week all year. All students receive grades based on participation, attitude, effort, knowledge of sports, lifetime leisure activities and health-related fitness, physical ability and interaction with others (sportsmanship, self-control, etc.). We include some modified team sports, lifetime sports, individual sports, and health-related fitness activities as part of our curriculum. Our students receive a meaningful and successful educational program that meets the individual needs of each student, as well as the State and National standards.

Students receive the following handouts at the beginning of the year: 

• Grading Policy
• Medical Excuse Form
• Physical Education Guidelines 
• Student Fact Sheet

Physical Ed. Contact

Meghan Ragucci
Physical Education Teacher
P:  (315) 253-0361 ext. 5128

A variety of social studies courses are offered at Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES to assist students in fulfilling their graduation requirements. Collaboration between the Career & Technical teachers and the social studies teacher throughout the school year ensures the success of the students. Each course is taught in accordance with the New York State Common Core Learning Standards and the New York State K-12 Social Studies Framework. Blended learning format combines face to face classroom instruction and online instruction. 

Courses offered are:

• Participation in Government
• Economics
• U.S. History and Government

Social Studies Contact

Chris Legg
Social Studies Teacher
P:  (315) 253-0361 ext. 5256