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Career Technical Education

At Petaluma City Schools, we believe education should be as dynamic as our students' ambitions.

Our Career Technical Education (CTE) programs are designed to blend academic knowledge with technical skills, preparing students for both college and the ever-evolving job market. Whether it's Sustainable Agriculture, Design & Media Arts, or careers in Healthcare, our diverse pathways offer hands-on experiences that bring learning to life. With CTE, students don’t just explore their interests—they build the skills to turn those interests into real opportunities.

CTE Pathways

  • What is a CTE?  Career Technical Education (CTE) is a program of study that combines academic and technical skills to prepare students for careers. CTE courses are offered in middle and high school, and can also be taken at the postsecondary level.  In high school, CTE programs are organized 

What does CTE include?

  • Real-world experience - CTE programs are hands-on and provide students with experience in the workplace.
  • Academic knowledge - CTE courses integrate core academic knowledge with technical and occupational knowledge.
  • Career exploration - CTE programs allow students to explore different career fields.
  • Career readiness - CTE programs help students develop the skills and knowledge needed to transition to the workforce.

CTE Pathways at Casa Grande High School

  • Child Development & Careers in Education

    Course sequence: (1) Child Development & Careers in Education (2) Advanced Child Development & Careers in Education

  • Design, Media & Visual Art
    • Photography course sequence: (1) Photography, (2) Advanced Photography
    • 3D Make course sequence: (1) 3d Make, (2) Advanced 3d make, (3) AP 3D Art & design
    • Sculpture course sequence: (1) Sculpture, (2) Advanced sculpture, (3) AP 3D Art & design
  • Food Service & Hospitality

    Course sequence: (1) Food Service & Hospitality (2) Advanced Food Service & Hospitality

  • Health Careers
    • Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) course sequence: (1) HOSA 1, (2) HOSA 2, (3) HOSA 3, (4) HOSA 4
    • Sports Medicine course sequence: (1) Sports Medicine 1, (2) Sports Medicine 2
  • Medical Science

    Course sequence: (1) Medical Biology, (2) Medical Chemistry, (3) Anatomy & Physiology

  • Performing Arts
    • Theater Arts course sequence: (1) theater arts beginning, (2) theater arts advanced
    • Stage Production course sequence: (1) performing arts production
  • Public Services

    Course sequence: (1) Intro to Public Services Careers (2) Advanced Public Services Careers

  • Sustainable Agriculture

    "United Anglers of Casa Grande Fish Hatchery” course sequence: (1) Environmental Conservation and Restoration, (2) Field Studies

  • Transportation

    "Gaucho Garage” course sequence: (1) Automotive Engineering, (2) Auto Tech II

CTE Pathways at Petaluma High School

  • Sustainable Agriculture

    Course sequence: (1) Ag Earth Systems, (2) Biology & Sustainable ag, (3) ag & soil chemistry (4) ag systems management

  • Agriculture Mechanics

    Course sequence: (1) Intro to Ag Mechanics, (2) Intro to Ag Welding, (3) Advanced Ag Welding

  • Animal Science

    Course sequence: (1) Exotic Animal Husbandry 1, (2) Exotic Animal Husbandry 2

  • Business & Finance
    • Accounting course sequence: (1) Accounting, (2) Advanced Accounting
    • Entrepreneurship course sequence: (1) Entrepreneurship, (2) Advanced Entrepreneurship
  • Design, Media & Visual Art
    • Digital media/Broadcasting course sequence: (1) Digital Media 1, (2) Digital Media 2, (3) Digital Media 3
    • Photography course sequence: (1) Photography, (2) Advanced Photography
    • Graphic Design course sequence: (1) Graphic Design 1, (2) Graphic Design 2
    • Filmmaking course sequence: (1) Filmmaking, (2) Advanced Filmmaking
  • Manufacturing & Design

    Course sequence: (1) Manufacturing & Design, (2) Manufacturing & Design Adv, (3) Metal 3, (4) NIMS (National Institute for Metalworking Skills) Metal 4

  • Medical Science

    Course sequence: (1) Medical Biology, (2) Medical Chemistry, (3) Anatomy & Physiology

  • Transportation

    "Trojan Horsepower” course sequence: (1) Automotive Engineering, (2) Auto Tech II, (3) Auto Tech III, (4) Auto Tech IV

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