CertificATIONS AVAILABLE FOR STUDENTS

• Community Emergency Response Team (Jack Becker Youth C.E.R.T. Program)
• CPR / First Aid / AED
• Guard Card
• SkillsUSA Competitions

Courses

Students are taught teamwork, leadership, drill, inspection, physical training, and industry and social skills.   Students also participate in activities, community service, mentoring, job shadowing, and an internship. These events occur year round (including during breaks and summer).

PSA Freshmen (9th) 

This year is an exploration into the fields of public safety and crime / fire prevention. Possible classes: PSA Freshmen Seminar, PSA Physical Fitness and PSA English Honors.

PSA 1 (Sophomores - 10th) 

First academy year, an introduction to criminal justice, forensic science, fire service, and emergency medical response, as well as CPR / First Aid training and participation in PSA activities, field trips, and mentorship. Possible classes: PSA Biology Honors, PSA English Honors, PSA World History, PSA 1 (CTE Elective), PSA Physical Fitness and two Non PSA Courses.

PSA 2 (Juniors - 11th) 

Second academy year, the application of criminal justice, forensic science, fire service, and emergency medical response; as well as CPR / First Aid / AED and C.E.R.T. training and participation in PSA activities, field trips, scenarios, and job shadowing. Possible classes: PSA Chemistry Honors, PSA English Honors, PSA U.S. History, PSA 2 (CTE Elective), PSA Physical Fitness and one Non PSA Courses.

PSA 3 (Seniors -12th) 

Third and final academy year, the preparation for colleges/universities and careers, as well as CPR / First Aid / AED and Guard Card training and  participation in PSA activities, field trips, scenarios, and an internship. Possible classes: PSA Anatomy Honors, PSA 3 (CTE Elective), PSA Physical Fitness and three Non PSA Courses.