Academics
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Public Service: Public Safety & Emergency Response
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. |
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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. |
Co-Curricular / Extracurricular Activities
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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.
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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.
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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.
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PSA Staff
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Omar Tinoco, Principal
otinoco@psusd.us Sam Cucciniello, Work-Based Learning Coordinator
scucciniello@psusd.us Eric Huber, Academy Coordinator
9th-12th Career Technical Education & 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 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 9th Grade Advisor SkillsUSA Assistant Advisor 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 |
