CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE) PROGRAMS
North High School career technical education (CTE) courses provide students with the opportunity to explore potential career while developing modern and in-demand technical and soft skills needed to be successful in post-secondary college and/or career.
North's career technical education pathway courses reflect the following industry pathways
Agriculture & Natural Resources |
Plant & Soil Science Course sequence: |
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Arts, Media & Entertainment Industry
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Production Arts Course sequence: Performing Arts (Theatre) Course sequence: Theatre 1-4 |
Building & Construction Trades (formerly Wood Shop/Cabinetry) |
Woodworking Course sequence: |
Engineering & Architecture (All NHS Engineering classes offers Dual Enrollment, Early College Credit through El Camino College) |
Engineering Design & Technology Course sequence: |
Health Science & Medical Technology (Sports Therapy offers Dual Enrollment, Early College Credit through El Camino College) |
Patient Care Course sequence: |
North High career and technical education (CTE) courses are aligned with California Department of Education Career Technical Education Model Curriculum Standards and are integrated into the student’s four-year acadmic plan as elective courses. North High School offers the following programs that promote leadership, develop job-related skills, provide on-the-job experience, and increase interest in school, as well as college and careers.
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Work Experience
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CTE /STEM courses offered at North High School
Students in 9th-12th-grade receive counseling from school personnel regarding academic and career paths and courses of study. Students meet with the counselors to discuss their four year academic plan and are introduced to North High School’s career technical education pathway programs; the counselors meet at least one a year with each student to follow-up on their progress in meeting graduation requirements and career objectives.
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North High School is proud to offer Engineering and Health Science/Biomedical Science curriculum designed by Project Lead the Way, a innovative national Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathmatics (STEM) initiative.