Academics
Desert Hot Springs High School is accredited through the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. All PSA Career Technical Education courses meet the requirements for high school graduation and universities. Ninth grade 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. For additional course information, refer to the Course Sequence below.
Learning occurs through academics, community service, competitions, field trips, guest speakers, hands-on training, mentorships, and internships. Cadets attend classes as a grade level team and are taught teamwork, leadership, physical training, and industry and social skills. In addition, cadets have the opportunity to earn public safety certifications and awards.
Learning occurs through academics, community service, competitions, field trips, guest speakers, hands-on training, mentorships, and internships. Cadets attend classes as a grade level team and are taught teamwork, leadership, physical training, and industry and social skills. In addition, cadets have the opportunity to earn public safety certifications and awards.
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Co-Curricular / Extracurricular Activities
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SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers, and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. It provides educational programs, events, and competitions that support career and technical education in the nation’s classrooms. PSA cadets compete in Crime Scene Investigation, Criminal Justice, Cyber Security, Firefighting, First Aid/CPR, and Medical Terminology. For additional information, contact Instructor Huber and visit the SkillsUSA Website .
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CyberPatriot is sponsored by the Air Force Association to inspire students toward careers in cybersecurity critical to our nation's future. The National Youth Cyber Defense Competition puts teams of students in the position of IT professionals tasked with managing the network of a small company against virtual scenarios that find cybersecurity vulnerabilities while maintaining critical services. For additional information, contact Instructor Becerra and visit the CyberPatriot Website.
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Exploring is a program for young men and women ages 14-20 that provides law enforcement and fire/medical experience and training, while networking with professionals and peers. For additional information, please contact Instructor Huber and visit the Exploring Website.
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PSA Team
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Omar Tinoco
otinoco@psusd.us Principal Kai Lyles klyles@psusd.us Assistant Principal Sam Cucciniello scucciniello@psusd.us Work-Based Learning Coordinator Antonio Rodriguez arodriguez1@psusd.us Counselor |
Eric Huber
ehuber@psusd.us PSA Academy Coordinator 9th -12th Career Technical Education & College of the Desert Instructor SkillsUSA Advisor Christine Becerra cbecerra@psusd.us PSA Co-Coordinator 9th -11th Science Instructor CyberPatriot Advisor Every 15 Minutes Coordinator |
Scott Chariton
schariton@psusd.us 10th World History & 12th Psychology Instructor Robert Jensen rjensen@psusd.us 9th Physical Education Instructor Derrick Perez dperez@psusd.us 10th & 11th English Instructor Demitrious Sinor dsinor@psusd.us 11th U.S. History Instructor |
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Palm Springs Unified School District
Desert Hot Springs High School 65850 Pierson Boulevard, California, 92240 (760) 288-7000 - www.psusd.us/dhshs |