Fresno Unified School District
Fresno High School
Fresno High is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School with three IB Career-Related Programmes for students to immerse themselves in: Army JROTC, Warrior Entertainment, and the Construction Design and Technology Academy, which has options for both residential/commercial construction and HVAC technician careers.
IB Career-Related Programmes
Construction Design and Technology - Residential/Commercial
An International Baccalaureate (IB) Career-related Programme (CP) where students develop skills in construction design (Computer-aided Design & Drafting), blue print creation and reading, residential and commercial carpentry, electrical, and plumbing. Students who complete the program will have the opportunity to earn industry certifications, college credit, and an International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme Diploma.
For more information, visit the Fresno High CDAT webpage.
Construction Design and Technology - HVAC/Mechanical Systems
An International Baccalaureate (IB) Career-related Programme (CP) where students develop skills in construction design (Computer-aided Design & Drafting), blue print creation and reading, residential and commercial carpentry, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing. Students who complete the program will have the opportunity to earn industry certifications, college credit through the Fresno City HVAC program, and an International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme Diploma.
For more information, visit the Fresno High CDAT webpage.
Warrior Entertainment
An International Baccalaureate (IB) Career-related Programme (CP) covering the technology and development of film and television through writing, producing, directing, filming, and editing original films. Warrior Entertainment provides students with artistic, creative, and historical background in the fields of video, broadcasting, and film production leading to industry certifications and college dual enrollment credits. Students who complete the program will have the opportunity to earn industry certifications, college credit, and an International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme Diploma.
For more information, visit the Fresno High Warrior Entertainment webpage.
Army JROTC
The Army Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) promotes citizenship, develops critical and creative thinking, and provides a global awareness to include a historical perspective of military service. Students learn leadership skills that they can use in a military career, business career, or everyday life. Students improve physical fitness and train to work as a team member. JROTC curriculum includes lessons in leadership, health and wellness, physical fitness, first-aid, geography, American history and government, communications, and emotional intelligence. Students are inspired to graduate from high school, attend institutions of higher learning, and pursue meaningful careers, particularly in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Students are eligible to apply for ROTC college scholarships, a chance to attend a service academy, and may earn advanced rank upon entry into the armed forces.
General Internship
The General Internship course is designed to give students an opportunity to participate in paid and unpaid internships during the school day. Students earn up to 20 elective credits for successful completion of the course and learn valuable employability skills with a designated teacher, along with industry-specific experience while working with industry professionals at work sites.
For more information, visit the Fresno High Internships webpage.