Become a PSA Cadet

​​PSA is open to students from within and outside PSUSD and applications are accepted year around. Students may join at the beginning of the semester during 9th and 10th grade and in the fall of 11th. However, students who enter the 10th grade during the 2nd semester will be enrolled in the non-dual enrollment course. We are not allowed to accept seniors per our California Partnership Academies Program Grant.
Qualifications
Students must:
  • Voluntarily apply with parent/guardian permission.
  • Be free of discipline or legal issues.
  • Have a grade-point-average (GPA) of a 2.0 or higher and be on track to graduate.
  • Be able to attend DHSHS and participate in PSA events. (Events and other opportunities occur before, during, and after school, as well as on weekends and during breaks; year-round.)
  • Be able to follow the California Partnership Academies Program Grant, PSA’s Standard Operating Procedures and Cadet Handbook.
  • Be able to demonstrate integrity, honesty, respect, and work ethic.
  • Be able to participate and complete law enforcement, fire, and medical entry level academics and skills training.
  • Be able to purchase the required t-shirts (2), nameplate, cap, pants, and boots.
  • Be able to complete min. of 90% of credits (2.2 GPA), with no Fs, in all 6 periods each semester.
  • Be able to complete at least 80% attendance, over all 6 periods each semester.
PSA Brochure
2023-2024 Updated
Application Steps
  1. Review the PSA website and attachments (Standard Operating Procedures, etc.)
  2. Students and parent/guardian click on APPLY ONLINE and complete the application (Google Form).
  3. Students need to email and speak with their counselor and tell them you want to join PSA.​​
​Note: During your Course Request on StudentView, there will NOT be a choice for PSA, complete the Course Request, and let your counselor know that you want to join PSA!

Benefits of Joining

  • Certifications
  • Colleges & Programs
  • Leadership & Community Service
  • Expectations
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  • ​​American Heat Association's Basic Life Support Provider (CPR & AED)
  • American Heart Association’s First Aid
  • FEMA’s Incident Command Systems
  • And additional college and public safety certifications.
  • College of the Desert
  • California State University, San Bernardino
  • ​La Sierra University
  • Cadets who complete the dual enrollment courses earn high school and college credit.
  • Cadets participate in SkillsUSA leadership and competitions.
  • Cadets have leadership and community service opportunities each semester.
  • Cadets demonstrate integrity.
  • Cadets maintain a 2.2 GPA each semester.
  • Cadets maintain an 80% attendance each semester.
  • Cadets wear a uniform one day a week and at events.​​