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Public Service: Public Safety & Emergency Response 
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California’s Career Technical Education programs engage students by integrating academics with career education. Knowledge and skills are learned and applied within a sequential standards-based program designed to prepare students for technical training, post-high school education, and entry-level employment. CTE programs culminate in a capstone project and an internship, which consists of placement with local business partners where students apply their knowledge and skills they have acquired through their coursework.
Desert Hot Springs High School is accredited through the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. PSA's academic and Career Technical Education (CTE) courses meet the requirements for high school graduation and universities. Ninth grade CTE is a G-Elective and grades 10th, 11th, and 12th are dual enrollment courses (earn high school and college credit simultaneously) through College of the Desert.

PSA cadets attend classes as a grade level team and are taught academics, skills, teamwork, leadership, and public safety and social skills. Instruction includes the use of police, fire, and medical equipment. Cadets are required to participate in certifications, community service, competitions, field trips, guest speakers, hands-on training, mentorships and internships, physical training, and ride-alongs with public safety personnel. Cadets who meet the minimum requirements may earn certificates and awards.
Comp Academy Plan 2022-23
Plan integral de la Academia
Syllabus 12th Fall 2022
Syllabus 11th Fall 2022
Syllabus 10th Fall 2022
Syllabus 09th Fall 2022

Co-Curricular / Extracurricular Activities

Field Day is a friendly competition between MCJROTC, PSA, and REAL. MCJROTC hosted and competitions included: Dizzy Izzy, Wheel Barrel/Fireman's Carry, Rank/Rifle Relay, Circuit Challenge, Cone Race, Ldrshp Challenge, and Tug-of-War. This 1st year's (2022) bragging rights went to REAL! PSA will host in Spring 2023.
SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers, and industry working together to support career technical education. Students voluntarily compete in Crime Scene Investigation, Criminal Justice, Firefighting, First Aid/CPR, and leadership. For information visit the SkillsUSA Website.
Exploring is sponsored by law enforcement and fire/medical agencies for youth 14-20 years of age. It provides experience, training, competitions, and networking with professionals and peers. For information visit the Exploring Website and find an program near you.

PSA Staff

Omar Tinoco, Principal
otinoco@psusd.us
Sam Cucciniello, Work-Based Learning Coordinator
scucciniello@psusd.us
Eric Huber, Academy Coordinator
9th-12th Career Technical Education & 
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College of the Desert Instructor
SkillsUSA Advisor
ehuber@psusd.us
Scott Chariton, Instructor
10th World History & 12th Psychology
12th Grade Advisor

schariton@psusd.us 
​Derrick Perez, Instructor
10th & 11th English
10th Grade Advisor
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dperez@psusd.us
​​Kai Lyles, Assistant Principal (CTE)
klyles@psusd.us
Chris Marshall​, Counselor
​cmarshall1@psusd.us
Christine Becerra, Co-Coordinator
9th-11th Science Instructor
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9th Grade Advisor
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SkillsUSA  Assistant Advisor
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Every 15 Minutes Coordinator
cbecerra@psusd.us
​Robert Jensen, Instructor
9th Physical Education
rjensen@psusd.us
Demitrious Sinor, Instructor
11th U.S. History
​11th Grade Advisor
dsinor@psusd.us

Resources

Google Classroom
9th & SkillsUSA Curriculum
Canvas (10th-12th) Dual Enrollment
StudentVue & ParentVue
Need to Talk? Mental Health Assistance 844.204.0880
SkillsUSA Career Essentials
Career Zone (9th) Curriculum
JBL (12th) Curriculum
Remind App
Report Bullying & Violence
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