Career & Technical Education
Contact your high school counselor for questions about enrolling in these courses.
Contact your high school counselor for questions about enrolling in these courses.
Automotive Technologies
hosted at Sahuarita High School
More InformationAutomotive Technologies
⇒ About
⇒ Course Sequence
⇒ Certifications
- Repair and diagnosis general engines.
- Repair and evaluate brakes, steering, suspension, electrical, and electronic systems.
- Use the same advanced diagnostic and repair equipment as Master Technicians.
⇒ Course Sequence
- Automotive Technologies I
- Automotive Technologies II
- Automotive Technologies III (Dual Enrolled with Pima Community College)
- CTE Automotive Internship
⇒ Certifications
- Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Student Certifications
Construction Technologies
hosted at Sahuarita High School
More InformationConstruction Technologies
⇒ About
⇒ Course Sequence
⇒ Certifications
- Students participate in the planning, design, and completion of project-based activities including for example Habitat for Humanity home build.
- Students learn to use precision measuring instruments, establish building lines, determine site and elevations, and record site layout data.
- Students estimate material needed and perform concrete/masonry work.
- Students layout and install floor systems, wall and ceiling frames, roofs, exterior finishes, doors and windows, trim and stairs, piping, waste and vent distribution systems, and electrical components.
- Students install Electrical Component/Systems to current industry code.
- Students assemble piping, waste, and vent distribution systems.
⇒ Course Sequence
- Construction Technologies I
- Construction Technologies II
- Construction Technologies III
- Habitat of Humanity (Dual Enrolled with Pima Community College)
*1 Math Credit earned if both Year 1 and 2 are completed
⇒ Certifications
- OSHA 10
Culinary Arts
hosted at Sahuarita High School
More InformationCulinary Art
⇒ About
⇒ Course Sequence
⇒ Certifications
- Apply principles of plating and presentation to elevate innovative recipes comparable to restaurant quality dishes.
- Learn how to implement industry standards of safety and sanitation in the kitchen, when practicing basic and intermediate recipes.
- Gain exposure to working in a professional kitchen and restaurant practicing service standards.
⇒ Course Sequence
- Culinary Arts I
- Culinary Arts II (Dual Enrolled with Pima Community College)
- Culinary Arts III (Dual Enrolled with Pima Community College)
⇒ Certifications
- ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification
NJROTC- Naval Junior Reserves Officer Training Corps
hosted at Sahuarita High School and Walden Grove High School
More InformationNJROTC
⇒ About
⇒ Course Sequence
- This course is a citizenship and community service program that stresses a healthy lifestyle, high school completion and post-high school career planning.
- Students can join several different teams that compete against other schools in Arizona and California. Teams include Academic, Physical Training, Armed and Unarmed Drill, Color Guard, Air Rifle, and Orienteering.
- NJROTC does not require a military obligation. However, students are prepared to enter all the military services, Police Departments, Fire Department, Border Patrol and other Governmental Agencies.
⇒ Course Sequence
- Naval Science I
- Navy Science II
- Navy Science III
- Navy Science IV
Engineering Sciences
hosted at Sahuarita High School and Walden Grove High School
More InformationEngineering Sciences
⇒ About
⇒ Course Sequence
⇒ Certifications
- The program prepares students to apply fundamental scientific and mathematical laws and principles relevant to engineering and technology such as the engineering process, system analysis, and control.
- Students learn to use systems of measurement, apply engineering technologies and tools as well as learn about the different disciplines and opportunities within the field of engineering.
- Students learn to use systems of measurement, apply engineering technologies and tools as well as learn about the different disciplines and opportunities within the field of engineering.
⇒ Course Sequence
- Intro to Engineering
- Principles of Engineering
- Engineering 102 (Dual Enrollment with U of A)
⇒ Certifications
- Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate (CSWA)
Computer Science
hosted at Walden Grove High School
More InformationComputer Science
⇒ About
⇒ Course Sequence
- Investigate creative aspects of programming, abstractions, algorithms, large data sets, the internet, cybersecurity concerns, and computing impacts.
- Design and implement computer programs that solve problems relevant to today’s society, including art, media, and engineering.
- Apply programming tools and solve complex problems through hands-on experiences and examples.
⇒ Course Sequence
- AP Computer Science Principles
- AP Computer Science A
Film & TV
hosted at Sahuarita High School and Walden Grove High School
More InformationFilm & TV
⇒ About
⇒ Course Sequence
⇒ Certifications
- Learn how to effectively execute the basic aspects of filmmaking involving camera operation, lighting techniques, and sound.
- Students collaborate in teams and work independently to gain valuable time management and leadership skills while honing creativity and meeting deadlines.
- Learn storytelling, screenwriting, and how to effectively use dialogue to set a tone and mood. Critiques and give constructive criticism towards peers in order to create and develop quality, well-produced videos.Â
⇒ Course Sequence
- Film and TV Production I
- Film and TV Production II or Broadcasting II
- Film and TV Production III or Broadcasting III
⇒ Certifications
- Adobe Certified Associate- Adobe Premiere Pro
Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation
hosted at Sahuarita High School and Walden Grove High School
More InformationSports Medicine & Rehabilitation
⇒ About
⇒ Course Sequence
⇒ Certifications
- Learn and perform current medical techniques, methodology, injury evaluation process and practical application correlated to the sports medicine profession.
- Learn basic first aid, wound care, injury management, basics of rehabilitation and emergency procedures/care as seen in an athletic setting.
- Learn how to perform basic prophylactic taping techniques such as ankle tape, extremity bracing concepts, splinting/spine boarding, and application of said techniques in a sports medicine setting.
⇒ Course Sequence
- Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation I
- Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation II
- Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation III
⇒ Certifications
- CPR/First Aid
Law & Public Safety
hosted at Walden Grove High School
More InformationLaw & Public Safety
⇒ About
⇒ Course Sequence
⇒ Certifications
- Students perform investigative functions, rules for adult and juvenile courtroom proceedings, the criminal justice system, and investigations.
- Students apply forensic science investigative techniques to process crime scenes, dust for fingerprints, and process evidence.
- Students examine police and security qualifications, proficiency skills, specialized federal services, and specialized law & public safety services.
⇒ Course Sequence
- Law and Public Safety I
- Law and Public Safety II (Dual Enrolled with Pima Community College)
- Law and Public Safety III (Dual Enrolled with Pima Community College)
⇒ Certifications
- Certified Protection Officer
Digital Photography
hosted at Sahuarita High School and Walden Grove High School
More InformationDigital Photography
⇒ About
⇒ Course Sequence
⇒ Certifications
- Students learn to control a Digital SLR camera to create professional and artistic digital imagery.
- Students utilize state of the art Adobe Programs such as Photoshop and Lightroom to edit and manipulate images.
- Students learn to create professional images inside studio space and outside on location.
- Students learn beginning to advanced entrepreneurial skills beginning with customer service, creating business forms, and choosing the right equipment for your business, promoting your business, as well as keeping financial records.
⇒ Course Sequence
- Digital Photography I
- Digital Photography II
- Digital Photography III
⇒ Certifications
- Adobe Certified Associate - Adobe Photoshop
Digital Communications
hosted at Walden Grove High School
More InformationDigital Communications
 ⇒ About
⇒ Course Sequence
⇒ Certifications
- Students conceptualize, develop, and present ideas for newsworthy stories and present workflow outlines for projects from start to finish to ensure deadlines are met
- Students select and use appropriate journalistic styles of writing to inform, entertain, and persuade, including short focused sentences and paragraphs, varied word usage and descriptive vocabulary, and active verbs
- Students write content that utilizes a variety of creative leads, headlines, and cutlines, and that contains information from credible sources and narrates events for a variety of audiences
- Students use computer applications to manage media including photo editing and desktop publishing software.
- Students monitor quality assurance of product creation, such as yearbook and online student publications, through all phases of production in journalism.
⇒ Course Sequence
- Digital Communications I
- Digital Communications II
- Digital Communications III
- Digital Communications IV
⇒ Certifications
- Adobe Certified Associate- Adobe InDesign
Biotechnology
hosted at Sahuarita High School
More InformationBiotechnology
⇒ About
⇒ Course Sequence
⇒ Certifications (pending)
- Students are introduced to a variety of techniques used in biotechnology and molecular biology using the equipment necessary in a research or industrial setting.
- Students develop skills in Pipetting, Solution Preparation, Serial Dilutions, Standard Curve, Spectrophotometry, Bacterial Transformation, DNA and Protein Gel Electrophoresis, Sterile Technique, Microbiology, PCR, BLAST, DNA Sequence Alignment, Protein Purification, Western Blot, ELISA and Enzyme Activity.
⇒ Course Sequence
- Biotechnology I (Dual Enrollment w UArizona MCB101)
- Biotechnology II (Dual Enrollment w UArizona MCB102)
⇒ Certifications (pending)
- OSHA 10 Healthcare
- Biotechnician Assistant Credential
Medical Assisting
hosted at Sahuarita High School and Walden Grove High School
More InformationMedical Assisting
⇒ About
- Work with patients in an urgent care clinic, physician’s office, or hospital.
- Collect specimen samples, patient vitals, obtain medical history, set up wound care trays, perform screening for diseases. Participate in patient education.
- Learn to greet patients, electronic medical records management, and collect payments. Employ human relations skills appropriate to the health care setting. Display behaviors of a professional medical administrative specialist.
⇒ Course Sequence
- Health Care Foundations
- Medical Assisting
⇒ Certifications
- Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)
Education Professions
hosted at Walden Grove High School
More InformationEducation Professions
⇒ About
- Designed to prepare students for employment and/or post-secondary opportunities in the field of education.
- The program provides instruction in education career choices, education structure and systems, theories, history, pedagogy, development stages, learning styles, and instructional methods.
- Also has interactive experiences with students at different age levels in a variety of content areas in different educational environments.
⇒ Course Sequence
- Education Professions I
- Educations Professions II
⇒ Certifications
- Paraprofessional Certification