Career & Technical Education

The CTE Department at Stockdale High School's  goal is to provide students with the skills to assist students in succeeding beyond our building.  Students will learn skills which will transfer to the work place or their college of choice.  Stockdale is proud to offer four career pathways: Business Management, Design Visual and Media Arts, Performing Arts, Software and Systems Development along with two different paths within the Project Lead the Way program.

 Course Descriptions

 

Computer Literacy

Open to Grades: 9-12 / one semester

Computer Literacy is designed for all students, regardless of their Pathway choice (College Preparatory, Career Technical Education (CTE), or Individual). The course covers: career exploration; touch typing; essential computer skills; computer applications such as Microsoft Office, Google Classroom, Google Docs; and an introduction to the basics of Computer Science.

 

Media Arts 1

Open to Grades: 9-12 / two semesters

The Media Arts 1 course teaches students how to solve design problems using industry standard software. Students will learn to think creatively as they make things in a variety of mediums. Students will learn how to use the Adobe Creative Cloud on the Apple Macintosh computer platform. This project based learning course meets the Fine Art requirement for A-G.

 

Media Arts 2

Open to Grades: 10-12 / two semesters

The Media Arts 2 course is an evolution in the Media Arts pathway. Students will work on real world design problems for local industry and Stockdale High. Students will create a variety of solutions using the Adobe Suite and interface with a color printer, Vinyl cutter, laser cutter, wood carver, and a 3D printer. This section is open to all students who successfully passed Media Arts 1 with an A or a B. Optional Dual enrollment credit is available through BC.

 

 

Financial Services – Stockdale Student Credit Union

Open to Grades: 11-12 / two semesters

The Financial Services program is designed to acquaint students with the structure, functions, and objectives of the banking system. Emphasis is placed on the banking system, Federal Reserve, and consumer responsibility. Selected students will receive on-the-job experience working in the branch office of Kern Schools Federal Credit Union at Stockdale High School. Enrollment is based upon job qualifications and involves an interview process.

 

Introduction to Virtual Enterprise*

Open to Grades: 10-12 / two semesters

The Introduction to Virtual Enterprise course is the pre-requisite course for joining the Virtual Enterprise competition course.  Students will receive a broad over view of Finance, Human Resources, Marketing and Sales as it relates to running a business.  Additionally, students will receive dual enrollment credit for two classes through our partnership with Virtual Enterprise.  Students will progress to the Virtual Enterprise competition course with successful completion and instructor recommendation.

  

Virtual Enterprise*

Open to Grades: 11-12 / two semesters

With an emphasis on college and career readiness, VE is an in-school, live, global business simulation that offers students a competitive edge through project-based, collaborative learning and the development of 21st-century skills in entrepreneurship, global business, problem solving, communication, personal finance and technology. In addition to giving students a head start on jobs and careers, VE reinforces students’ academic skills and achievement, reignites their interest in education, and raises their desire to graduate and pursue lifelong learning. Through developing and managing businesses, students not only stay in school, but gain expertise in problem-solving, decision-making, communication, collaboration, technology, and accessing, using and analyzing information—21st-century skills that are key to success in both college and careers.

 

Introduction to Engineering Design (PLTW*)

Open to Grades: 9-12 / two semesters

Students dig deep into the engineering design process, applying math, science, and engineering standards to hands-on projects. They work both individually and in teams to design solutions to a variety of problems using 3-D modeling software, and use an engineering notebook to document their work. 

 

Principles of Engineering (PLTW*)

Open to Grades: 10-12 / two semesters

Students explore a broad range of engineering topics including mechanisms, strength of structure and materials, and automation, and then they apply what they know to take on challenges like designing a self-powered car. 

  

Principles of Biomedical Science (PLTW*)

Open to Grades: 9 / two semesters

In the introductory course of the PLTW Biomedical Science program, students explore concepts of biology and medicine to determine factors that led to the death of a fictional person. While investigating the case, students examine autopsy reports, investigate medical history, and explore medical treatments that might have prolonged the person’s life. The activities and projects introduce students to human physiology, basic biology, medicine, and research processes while allowing them to design their own experiments to solve problems.

 

*Student application required for entrance into PLTW and Virtual Enterprise Pathways

 

Introduction to Agriculture Food and Natural Resources (AFNR)

Grades: 9

Level: College Prep or GATE

A-G approved: Yes - Area D

KHSD Graduation Requirement: Science

KHSD Course Code: 45648 or 45748

 

This Freshman level lab-based course introduces students to the range of agricultural opportunities and the pathways of study they may pursue. Science, mathematics, reading, and writing components are woven in the context of agriculture, and students use the introductory skills and knowledge developed in this course throughout the agriculture pathway.

 

Sustainable Agriculture Biology

Grades: 10

Level: College Prep/Honors

Prerequisites: AFNR/Instructor approval for Sophomores entering the Agriculture Program

A-G approved: Yes - Area D

KHSD Graduation Requirement: Science

KHSD Course Code: 43055/43056

 

This Sophomore level lab-based course integrates biological science practices and knowledge into the practice of sustainable agriculture. Within this course, the life science principles are identified with agricultural principles and practices guiding the acquisition of this knowledge. This class meets A-G and graduation requirements.

 

Agriculture Communications

Grades: 9 - 12

Prerequisites: None for grades 10-12/concurrent enrollment in AFNR for 9th grade students

Repeatable: Yes

A-G approved: Yes - Area G

Dual Enrollment: Yes

Certifications: Yes

KHSD Graduation Requirement: Elective

KHSD Course Code: 5510

 

This course is designed to enhance leadership skills in students through written and oral communication. The course is intended for students in grades 9-12. Students enrolled in the course will have the unique opportunity to receive direct leadership training including public speaking and debate while working with local and state businessmen and women in the agriculture industry. The course will emphasize detailed knowledge of leadership through the use of local and state public speaking events, business management through computer applications and record keeping, industry networking, professional development, officer development workshops, career development events, as well as local, state and national leadership experiences. Students in this course have the opportunity to earn dual enrollment credit through Bakersfield College and certifications. 

 

STOCKDALE THEATRE AND TECH THEATRE

We have many ways for you to join us on the Stockdale stage or behind the scenes in our tech theatre classes! Our CTE Pathways help students learn skills and use technology needed for careers in theatre and film and for those who may be studying theatre and film in college. Our newest class is our 8th Period Production Class - we have one each semester. All of our classes feature guest speakers and coaches to help with various skills. 

CTE Theatre - Intro to Theatre

Learn the foundations of theatre and film including theatre games, acting basics, improv, cinematography, script & character analysis, early theatre history, career options and more!

CTE Theatre - Acting Elements - CTE Pathway

Gain a deeper understand of theatre including acting methods, improv scene based games and long form, history of cinematography and film, more in depth script & character analysis, different eras of theatre history, creating a resume, a Theatre for Young Audiences Tour and get to be guest performers in our Bad Talent Show and Improv Show!

CTE Theatre - Advanced Acting Elements - CTE Pathway

Can be repeated for up to 3 years.

Build on the skills you learned in in our other classes and work on a Capstone project in this performance based class that participates in Festivals, The Bad Talent Show, Improv Show, Student Directed Play Showcase, a Theatre for Young Audiences Tour and more! This class is by audition only and completes our CTE Pathway for acting. 

CTE Technical Theatre -

Technical Theatre & Advanced Technical Theatre - CTE Pathway

Advanced Technical Theatre can be repeated up to 3 years.

These newer classes teach about tech theatre including shop safety, construction and design of sets, lights, sound, costumes, props, and more! These classes also help with all technical aspects of our productions.  Students gain hands on experience with show control software such s Q-Lab, complete a lighting and projection lab, complete multiple sound and set design projects and learn to sew and work with costumes. Our Advanced Techicnal Theater class completes a capstone project as well to complete their CTE Pathway for tech. 

Two After School Productions! CTE 8th Period Production Class!

Earn class credits for being involved our productions!

Every fall we have a cast and crew devised production created by our ensemble of performers and technicians and in the spring we do exciting plays or musicals! In addition to the call for actors, there are plenty of opportunities for tech crew members as well!

International Thespian Society Troupe #4975 and Drama Club Working to support our drama program and have a blast with theatre, this club watches our school plays, hosts events, has movie nights, goes on theatre related field trips and meet ups, has guest

speakers in the theatre and film industry. We also work to give back to our community. The International Thespian Society is an honor society devoted to theatre arts.