Fountain Valley HS CTE Programs

Fountain Valley High School

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Fountain Valley HS CTE

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What are the benefits of a CTE class?
 
  • Earn grades and credits towards high school graduation. 
  • Enroll in classes that satisfy A-G requirement for UC & CSU. 
  • Earn certificates of achievement. 
  • Participate in courses that offer internships if they are at least 16 years of age. 
  • May assist in choosing college majors & enhance college admission applications.
  • Classes are free for high school students.  
 
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Culinary

Develop the skills necessary for an entry-level position in the restaurant/ food service industry. Learn safety and sanitation, nutrition basics, and food service operations. Study planning, preparation, cooking and presentation techniques.

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Entrepreneuship

The Virtual Enterprise 1 class will equip students in Technology Applications and Marketing Proficiencies. This course provides instruction in basic multimedia applications utilizing Microsoft Office and Google Applications. Students will work in teams to start a business, and utilize technology to create the projects and materials needed for their new business venture. Projects are designed to develop skills in technology, communications, problem solving, and critical thinking. This course serves as an introduction to the capstone Virtual Enterprise course and will prepare students with the necessary skills to complete the pathway. 
 
In this course, students will create and operate their own virtual business. They will determine the nature of the enterprise, its products, services, and management structure. In addition, students will research business opportunities, including application forms, interview styles, and requirements for prospective employees. They will also establish educational and career goals related to creating a business. Once the business is created, it will begin competing with other virtual companies nationwide. You will use Virtual Enterprise programs to conduct business with other student run businesses across the United States via the Internet. 

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Legal Practices

This course covers the fascinating issues of criminal law and procedure. It will include the following criminal law topics: an introduction to the legal system of the United States, introduction to criminal law, study of the criminal mind, an in depth study of felony and misdemeanor crimes (against the person, property, and the public), inchoate offenses, and defenses to crimes.

It will also include the following aspects of criminal procedure: participants in the courtroom, searches, seizures, arrests, interrogation and other law enforcement practices, and the process of taking a case to trial. There will be several guest speakers as well as two field trips during the year.

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Legal Practices Pathway Overview