East Side Union High School District

 Are you artistic? Do you want to do work that is both lucrative and creative? The Animation Pathway Mt. Pleasant High School helps you develop core animation skills as well as the real-world professional skills needed to succeed in college and a variety of creative fields in animation.

Participating in Mt. Pleasant High School's trade program for the digital arts lets you use state-of- the-art software and produce traditional animation tests and short films. You'll also be putting your skills to real-world use as you visit local animation studios and participate in the Bay Area Teen Animation Festival. 

 

Curious about working in the graphic design and entertainment industry?  The four-year Multimedia program at Santa Teresa helps you develop the technical and leadership skills that are key for success in the design world. You'll plan and execute design projects for the community and have access to local internships and regional competitions. 

The Overfelt Multimedia Academy is an exciting three-year program (grades 10-12) that provides students an opportunity to explore their creative potential through digital media. Students will work in graphic design, photography and photo-manipulation, music production, film, and live performance through their journey in the program. We focus on providing students a chance to learn about careers in digital media fields, meet professionals in the industry, visit Bay-area work sites, and learn what their choices are for secondary education while making room for their personal academic growth in high school. We emphasize professional mannerisms and collaborative work-based projects that allow our students to see the impact of what is possible when teams work together to achieve a goal. Learn to express yourself and through creative arts in the Overfelt Multimedia Academy.

Advance your college and business career by learning the strategies and skills that will prepare you for your post-secondary path in business.  You'll take integrated business courses which include Web Page Design, Graphic Design, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship. You'll also put advanced computer skills to use in a real world setting and have the chance to earn multiple certifications. Your final project includes writing a business plan and helping to operate a student-run business - www.insaneink.com.

Whether you plan on pursuing an advanced degree or jumping straight into work after graduation, this Pathway gives you the leadership training and technical skills needed to succeed in business today. 

Learn about the world of business as you gain valuable leadership experience while still in high school. You'll explore a variety of business and technology careers, test your skills in mock interviews and write a business plan that's strong enough to compete in the NFTE Classroom Business Plan Competition.

Want to make the world a better place through innovation? The Engineering Academy at W.C. Overfelt teaches you lifelong habits of mind and the knowledge needed to solve complex problems in a real-world context.

 

In addition to core classes in math, science and engineering, the Engineering Academy helps you develop highly transferable skills in collaboration, communication, and critical thinking. In this "school within a school" program, you'll experience a supportive and professional environment as you're guided by the same instructors throughout the program. 

 

Turn engineering theory into practice at Yerba Buena's High School's Engineering Academy.  We'll help you bring complex ideas to life while you learn engineering basics and hone the life skills needed for various careers and college degrees within aerospace, computer science and other engineering careers.

We've partnered with Project Lead the Way (PLTW) to create a 4-year engineering program filled with courses that are rigorous, hands-on and reality-based. At this high school for architecture and design, you'll get the technical basics as well as numerous opportunities for networking, leadership roles and job shadowing in the tech industry. The Engineering Academy at Yerba Buena High School gives you the foundational education, tools and opportunity to solve real-world challenges and design electric hybrid cars. 

Do you love designing concepts and bringing them to life? The Engineering Academy at Independence High School lets you design, build and test prototypes while learning the basics needed for various careers and college degrees within aerospace, computer science and other engineering careers.

At this high school for architecture and design, you'll solve hands-on engineering challenges and attend core classes with the same group of students. This "school within a school" model helps you maintain an advanced focus, develop strong bonds, and strengthen your collaboration and leadership skills. Experience rigorous, real-world engineering challenges as you get a head-start on college and career. Please apply here.

Interested in exploring the medical field? Get first-hand understanding of the professions in health and human services. Whether you're expecting to pursue an advanced degree upon graduation, or to immediately launch your career, this Pathway gives you the education, skill sets and real-world experiences that look great on a college application or professional resume.

Throughout the program you'll have multiple opportunities to explore the medical field and earn select certifications while still in high school.  You'll also work with the same students and the same group of teachers, ensuring high levels of social and academic support.

Whether you're interested in eventually becoming a teacher, a pediatrician or a social worker, the Child Development and Education Pathway at W.C. Overfelt High School helps you develop and practice the particular skills needed for a career working with children and young adults.  During this 4 year high school trade program, you'll get both theoretical and hands-on experiences in early childhood education.

We'll also help you discover your own learning style and career interests and expose you to the many fields of opportunity, from education and day care to medical and mental health. The Child Development & Education pathway is articulated with San Jose City College and Mission College's Child Development Programs. 

Do you want to use power tools? Wonder what it's like to read drawings and have the skills to bring them to reality? The Construction and Architecture Pathway at Yerba Buena High School gives you the technical knowledge and problem solving skills for a career in the construction field and success in pursuing life-long learning within the construction profession.

Learn the critical thinking and technical skills to solve the real challenges found on a real construction site while still in high school.  We don't use simulations to teach- you'll do hands-on projects in our labs and solve problems in real time. 

The Teaching Pathway at Independence High School prepares you for any level of college and gives you real world opportunities to hone the skills critical for success in any teaching profession or leadership role. Work collaboratively with teams of students and practice professional level presentation skills by student teaching at elementary and middle schools in Silicon Valley.

Your team of Independence High School instructors will provide guidance throughout the four years of the teaching program and will mentor you as you select a college or explore career options. The Teaching Pathway is critical for anyone who needs to communicate effectively with children, from teachers to counselors, school directors and social workers. 

A rigorous, comprehensive project-based learning experience for students seeking challenging university preparation opportunity. International Baccalaureate (IB) courses are taught during the junior and senior year with pre-IB courses taught during the the freshman and sophomore year. Utilizes a project-based curriculum assessed against rigorous international Baccalaureate Diploma. Courses transfer over for college credit with many universities offering IB diploma recipients sophomore standing. Incorporates use of instructional technology, including laptops and internet communications.