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Cappuccio : SJA curriculum will prepare students for real world
SJA , from Page 1 emphasize writing … because you will not convince me otherwise … can ’ t be convinced that the most important skill that your son and daughter needs is the ability to speak articulately , and to write ,” Cappuccio said .
Cappuccio believes focusing on skills like writing and public speaking allows for the school to prepare students for different tasks in life . Creating an opportunity for students to engage in public speaking early on will make them less intimidated as time goes on , while writing allows for students to articulate their thoughts on paper .
“ We ’ re going to make coding a mandatory class … coding … is a 21st-century skill that ’ s very sought after with employers . Knowing how to work with that computer , telling computers what to do … i don ’ t expect them to master it , but just the ability to work in that space , and to have an introduction to it ,” Cappuccio said .
With technology advancing , coding is becoming a crucial part of the immediate future . Many different employers look for different skills , and coding is no exception . By sophomore year students at St . Joseph Academy will have an advantage over other peers who don ’ t know how to code or program in the next few years . Financial literacy is also a mandatory class sophomore year .
“ Financial literacy must , must , be a requirement … they have no idea what the concept of money is and that is rapidly changing for us … they need to know when they graduate college ,” Cappuccio said .
Having a class revolve around finances helps to prepare students for the real world and allows them to handle their finances wisely . Students will be able to create a budget for themselves and learn how to manage their finances when the time is right . Some high schools don ’ t offer the class , which is why St . Joseph Academy wants to give their students the best chance at success .
“ Junior year is global encounters because they ’ re mature enough at 16 and 17 years old to start exploring the world around them … we will have a nonwestern history course … and i don ’ t mean the Greeks , or the romans or ancient egypt . i mean Middle east , African history , Asian history , india , things that we don ’ t ever learn about … we ’ re entering a more globalized world , and they will be working in a more globalized world and a more globalized market ,” Cappuccio said .
With the global market expanding , students will have to adapt and learn about different cultures , further expanding their knowledge , and giving them a look at the world and not just the country they live in , Cappuccio noted . During their senior year , students will be able to branch out of the set curriculum and make different choices for themselves .
“ Three electives in the senior year , one of them will be a prep period ,” Cappuccio said .
Not only will the prep period help students to manage their time and workload , but two other
HAMMONTON — Police made five driving while under the influence ( DWi ) arrests in a week between February 21 and February 27 , Hammonton Police Chief Kevin Friel said . Those arrests included the following , Friel said :
• On February 21 at 6:36 p . m ., on the 200 block of N . Second Street , police responded to a struck parked vehicle , Friel said .
Officer Casey Hendrickson responded and found that Santos Vasquez , 35 , of Hammonton had been operating his vehicle on N . Second Street and struck a parked vehicle , Friel said .
Vasquez was found to be operating under the influence of alcohol , transported to police headquarters for processing and charged with the following motor vehicle violations : driving while under the influence , careless driving , open container of alcoholic beverage in a motor vehicle , driving while suspended , uninsured vehicle , unregistered vehicle and no driver ’ s license , Friel said .
Vasquez was released as per John ’ s Law pending a court date in Hammonton Joint Municipal Court , Friel said . Hendrickson was the investigating and arresting officer , Friel said .
• On February 21 at 9:22 p . m ., on the 600 block of 11th Street , Officer richard Carpo handled a single-vehicle crash in which the vehicle struck a pole and rolled over several times , ending up on a front lawn on 11th Street , Friel said . The vehicle was operated by Jorge Lopezramirez , 30 , of Hammonton , Friel said .
“ He was operating the vehicle headed north ; he left the roadway to the right side , struck a telephone pole and rolled at least two times ,” Friel said .
Lopez-ramirez admitted to consuming multiple alcoholic beverages prior to driving the vehicle , Friel said . He was transported to Virtua Voorhees for treatment of head and neck pain and was charged with the following motor vehicle violations : driving while under the influence , improper display of license plates , careless driving , unlicensed driver , failure to maintain lane of travel , reckless driving , touring privilege of non-resident driver expired , failure to wear seat belt , failure to possess driver ’ s license and failure to possess insurance card , Friel said . Carpo was the investigating and charging officer , Friel said .
• On February 22 at 12:17 a . m ., on the 200 block of Bellevue Avenue , Officer Dalton Verderame observed a vehicle entering a parking area on Vine Street , then screeching tires and driving recklessly throughout the parking lot , Friel said .
The driver placed the car in reverse then quickly began traveling in reverse , almost striking the patrol car , Friel said .
The driver of the vehicle , Juan Perez , 25 , of electives give students the ability to hone in on other skills and topics they may find interesting .
Cappuccio said St . Joseph Academy strives for a curriculum that focuses on skill along with knowledge , which creates an atmosphere of success for students . Some skills will be mandatory classes , but Cappuccio believes the curriculum sets students up for success in the long term and allows for success in any path of life .
Chief Friel : Five DWI arrests in a week
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Hammonton , was found to be operating the vehicle under the influence of alcohol , Friel said . He was placed under arrest , transported to police headquarters for processing and charged with the following motor vehicle violations : driving while under the influence , careless driving , reckless driving , unlicensed driver , open container of alcoholic beverage in a motor vehicle , driving while suspended , failure to possess a driver ’ s license and failure to possess registration , Friel said .
He was released as per John ’ s Law pending a court appearance in Hammonton Joint Municipal Court , Friel said .
Verderame was the investigating and arresting officer , Friel said .
• On February 23 at 7:31 p . m . a vehicle was observed on the White Horse Pike and Old Forks road and an erratic driver call was made to police , Friel said .
Officer Travis Hoffman was checking for the erratic driver call and at the area of White Horse Pike and Broadway , he observed the accused vehicle , a silver Nissan , traveling eastbound toward Mullica Twp ., Friel said .
He also observed the vehicle cross onto the oncoming lane of travel multiple times prior to the vehicle stopping for the emergency lights of the police vehicle , Friel said .
The driver , Marcellus ivey , 32 , of Vineland , had a strong odor of alcoholic beverage emanating from his person and the motor vehicle , Friel said .
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