Academics

The Academy model is a three-year program, beginning in the 10th grade and continuing on through the 12th grade, that incorporates core academics and career technical education, business/community partnerships, work-based learning experiences, mentoring, and internships. Academy components include rigorous academics, a team of teachers common to all Academy students, field trips, leadership opportunities, and visits to college campuses and college fairs. Students can apply to the Academy in the spring of their freshman year.

Academy students take an "Education" elective course each year in the Academy. Students move in cohorts, only taking courses with other Academy students. (Other elective courses, P.E. courses, World Language courses, and AP/Honors courses may still be taken outside of the Academy schedule.) Academy students also participate in community-service projects, team-building events, work-based learning experiences, and community-building experiences.

Every Academy teacher is a member of the program because he/she wants to be.  This means we are committed to the concept of the Academy and to each student’s success.  We want each student to feel connected to school, academics, and the Academy itself.  Participation in the program also means you are committed to your success and the success of the Academy.

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The Engineering Pathway at YVHS provides students with hands-on, real-world learning in design, prototyping, robotics, and computer-aided manufacturing through a sequence of Project Lead The Way (PLTW) courses. In addition to technical skills, students develop essential work-readiness competencies such as collaboration, critical thinking, problem solving, and communication. Students are also exposed to various work-based learning opportunities, including informational interviews, resume writing, mock job interviews, college tours, mentorship, and internships—helping them explore STEM careers and build confidence for life after high school.

The pathway also offers enriching extracurricular opportunities such as Project 212 Robotics, the Lemelson-MIT InvenTeam, and dual enrollment Engineering Technology courses through Diablo Valley College.

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Patient Care Pathway CTE

Provides students with multiple clinical skills, competencies, and industry certifications needed for an entry level job in the Healthcare Field

Medical Science and Terminology

The course covers basic medical terminology for Allied Health exploratory students. Articulated through

It covers the most common word parts: prefixes, roots, and combining forms, suffixes, for all the human systems. Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Diagnostic, and the most common therapeutic procedures are included in the course.

This course is currently articulated through Los Medanos College, offering three college credits upon completion.

Emergency Medical Responder

This is our Capstone course with basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology, first aid, CPR, data collection, and safety practices and ends with a thorough understanding of medical emergencies.

This course is currently articulated through Contra Costa College; offering 4 college units upon completion.

Classes that we offer not part of the pathway:

Medical Assisting: students that complete this class and pass the test will be Certified Clinical Medical Assistants (CCMAs).

Sports Medicine: YV Medics train and provide medical support to our student athletes for up to 4 years of real-world experience 

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