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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. PSA adheres to the Public Services Pathway Standards for Public Safety and Emergency Response.

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Is accredited through the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. PSA's academic and Career Technical Education courses meet the "a-g" requirements for high school graduation and universities. Ninth grade is a CTE "g" elective, while 10th, 11th, and 12th are dual enrollment courses (earn high school and college credit) through College of the Desert.
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Cadets attend classes as a grade level team and are taught academics, teamwork, leadership, and social skills. Instruction includes the use of real and simulated law enforcement, fire, and medical equipment. Cadets are required to participate in certifications, community service, field trips, hands-on training, mentorship, internship, and physical training with public safety personnel. Cadets may earn certificates and awards.

Co-Curricular / Extracurricular Activities

SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers, and industry working together to support career technical education. PSA cadets voluntarily compete in Crime Scene Investigation, Criminal Justice, Firefighting, and First Aid/CPR. 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 a program near you.
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PSA Team

Dr. Karen Dimick, Director
College & Career Education

kdimick@psusd.us
Omar Tinoco, Principal
otinoco@psusd.us
​​Kai Lyles, Assistant Principal (CTE)
klyles@psusd.us
Juldene Sims, Counselor
Alpha Mg-R & PSA Liaison
​jsime@psusd.us
​Paulina Toscano, School Resource Officer
Desert Hot Springs Police Department

ptuscano@dhspd.com
Eric Huber, Academy Coordinator
9th-12th Career Technical Education
​& 
College of the Desert Instructor
SkillsUSA Advisor
ehuber@psusd.us
Christine Becerra, Co-Coordinator
10th-11th Science Instructor
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SkillsUSA Assistant Advisor
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Every 15 Minutes Coordinator
cbecerra@psusd.us
Sam Cucciniello, Coordinator
Work-Based Learning (Internships)
& Work Experience
scucciniello@psusd.us
Scott Chariton, Instructor
10th World History & 
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12th Psychology
12th Grade Advisor
schariton@psusd.us 
​Derrick Perez, Instructor
10th & 11th English
10th Grade Advisor
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dperez@psusd.us
Demitrious Sinor, Instructor
11th U.S. History
​11th Grade Advisor
dsinor@psusd.us
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