Judson Independent School District

March 2019 - May 2019 Volume 5, Issue 2 Judson Independent School District

Career & Technical Education

Student In Action!

SkillsUSA...... 2

BPA ...... 2

DECA ...... 2

Cybersecurity ...... 3

Medical Assistants…………………… 3

Dental Assistants ...... 3 Director’ s Corner Education & Training ...... 4 Welding Trades ………………………..4 As we come to a close on the 2018-2019 school year, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your dedication to our students. In the Construction Trades………...……….4 course of the year, your commitment was evident in your student success stories, recognitions and all the extra activities you engaged your students in throughout the year.

Our CTE students are very fortunate to have you as their teacher, CTSO Explore JISD Career Clusters advisor, and most importantly their role model. You are empowering young people with lifetime knowledge and skills necessary to be  Agriculture, Food & Natural successful members of the workforce, and our communities! Resources

I wish you a peaceful and restful summer break and hope you find time to do something  Arts, Audio/Visual Technology & special for yourself. We look forward to your safe return in August. Communication A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.” Henry Ada  Business Management

 Construction Trades

Longtime Educators  Education & Training

We want to say thank you to two longtime CTE educators who have dedicated many years  Fashion Design of service to the district. These two individuals have been very successful teachers and have  Health Science dedicated their lives to teaching and now have decided to change their careers for retirement. We take this opportunity to congratulate Mr. Julian Acevedo from Kitty Hawk  Human Services Middle School who has served for over twenty years at Kitty Hawk Middle School as a  Hospitality teacher of small engines and manufacturing. He has been an active member of TIVA and his students have benefited from his many “hands-on” lessons and have shared his passion for  Information Technology SKILLSUSA.  Law, Public Safety, Corrections & In addition, Ms. Debbie McKnight, from at Judson High School, has dedicated her career Security to her health science students and devoted many hours as a sponsor of HOSA. Her  Marketing enthusiasm for her content and her students is like no other! Debbie is a true Rocket in every sense of the word!  STEM/Engineering & Robotics

Thank you Mr. Acevedo and Ms. McKnight for your service to CTE students and enjoy your  Transportation retirement!  Welding Trades

Career & Technical Education Student Accomplishments

Career and Technical Education offers students opportunities to be involved in their student organizations (CTSO’s) community service events, school activities, and much more throughout the year. CTSO’s work as an integral component of the classroom curriculum and instruction, building upon employability and career skills needed to be successful in a career field. Students involved in CTSO’s have opportunities to hold leadership positions at the local, state, and national level and attend leadership development conferences to network with other students and business industry partners. The knowledge and skills acquired from CTSO’s will have lifelong benefits for our students. Thank you to all the teacher sponsors who spent countless hours preparing students for events! Kitty Hawk Middle School— SkillsUSA State Champions

Kitty Hawk Middle School SkillsUSA students came home with some gold medals from their STATE conference this spring. Students were awarded and recognized as the Champion winners in the Opening and Closing team event. This teamwork event consisted of an oral presentation contest that evaluated a teams understanding of the symbolic representation of the colors and the assembled parts of the SkillsUSA emblem. As state champions, students will represent their chapter at the SkillsUSA National Conference in Kentucky this summer. Best of luck to these students….you make the district proud! The teacher is Mr. Acevedo.

Business Professionals of America student at Nationals

Veterans Memorial High School business student attends a National BPA Conference this spring in Anaheim California. Isabella Lozano, is freshman business student who obtained her Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification in MS Word 2016 and MS PowerPoint 2016 while at the leadership conference. In addition, Isabella demonstrated exceptional skills in her events. The teacher is Mr. Shorter.

DECA students at Nationals

Judson High School DECA students attended the National DECA Conference this spring in Orlando Florida. Students attended the leadership academy where they learned about the responsibilities and expectation of DECA students in leadership roles. Sharing the information and training current and future leaders in the organization is their goal. The teacher is Ms. Salazar.

2 CTE Industry-Recognized Certifications

Cyber Security focused on Certifications

Veterans Memorial High School cybersecurity students take the challenge!

Students enrolled in this pathway challenged themselves and stayed focused on their goals. Twelve student (not all students shown) made history after successfully passing their CompTIA in IT Fundamentals industry-recognized certification exam. Students in this pathway have shown their resilience for learning and achieving their goals. Thank you Mr. Bailey

Health Science -Certified Clinical Medical Assistants Judson High School students making history!

Senior students enrolled in the new Certified Clinical Medi- cal Assistant practicum have achieved a milestone this year! These senior students from Judson High School have successfully completed and passed their industry recognized Certified Clinical Medical Assistants certification exam and their OSHA 10 certification.

In addition to certification preparation, students have been demonstrating their knowledge and skills at approved internship sites. Thank you to the students and the teacher, is Ms. Smith-Owens, for making history this year!

Health Science -Registered Dental Assistants

Judson High School students keeping with traditions in this Health Science Dental pathway!

After many hours at internship sites and learning their content in the classroom, the dental assistant practicum students had a very successful year 100% of the senior students successfully passed their industry-based certification exam in Nitrous Oxide Sedation this year and their Registered Dental Assistant exam as juniors. The junior dental practicum students also had a 100% passing rate this year when they took their industry-based certification exam. Congratulations to these students as this marks the ninth year of 100% passing rate. The teachers is Ms. Nichols.

3 CTE Industry-Recognized Certifications (cont.)

Education & Training

Wagner High School Education and Training practicum students recently received their industry certification in the American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences specifically in Educa- tion Fundamentals. The following domains are covered in this rigorous exam. The teaching profession, the learner and learning process, planning instruction, learning environment, and assess- ment and instructional strategies. In addition, these students get the opportunity to shadow teachers at their feeder elementary campuses throughout the year. What a great way to Grow our Own pool of future educators! Teacher is Ms. Sharp-Wilson.

Welding Trades

Wagner High School Welding Trades students have once again successfully completed their industry certifications. Students in this pathway were busy this year preparing for their SkillsUSA competitive events and ensuring they continued to complete their requirements set by the program. Congratulations to the twenty-two students for completing their OSHA 10, Welding D1, Tack Welder and their D9 Welding 1 certifications this year. The teacher is Mr. Rodriguez.

Construction Trades

Wagner High School Construction Trades students have once again successfully completed their industry approved and high recognized certifications. Students in this pathway have been busy completing their OSHA 10, and their National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER) Core curriculum. Since safety is of the highest priority in this industry, students continue to demonstrate their knowledge and skills throughout the year. Students in this pathway are also involved in SkillsUSA competitive event's. The teacher is Mr. Leyva Additional Industry Recognized Certifications Earned

Certified Nurse Assistant, Non-Certified Radiologic Technician Registry, ServSafe Food Handlers , ServSafe Managers, Adobe Certified Associates in Photoshop, Illustrator, Animate, Premiere Professional, ASE Maintenance and Light Repair, I-Car nonstructural Pro Level, ASE Paint & Refinishing, Microsoft Office: Work, Excel, Power Point, Certified Veterinary Assistant, Floral Design, Master Gardener, Tx Beef Quality Assurance, Automotive Service Safety Pollu- tion Prevention SP2, AAFCS– Pre-Professional , CCTP Level 1 Basic Care & Handling, CPR/BLS , OSHA 10.

JISD Board of Trustees School Board

President - Rene e A. Paschall

Vice President - Suzanne Kenoyer Secretary - Mr. Jose Macias #Choose JISD Trustee - Mr. Richard LaFoille Trustee - Debra Eaton Trustee - Jennifer Rodriguez Trustee - Lynette Perez

District Administrators Superintendent - Dr. Jeanette Ball Deputy Superintendent of Administration and Operations — Dr. Milton Fields, III Deputy Superintendent of Teaching and Learning —Ms. Rebecca Robinson Assistant Superintendent of College & Career Readiness & Innovation — Dr. Nellie Cantu Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction—Cecila Davis Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources—Marco Garcia Chief Financial Officer—William Atkins Chief Technology Officer—Jesse Cortinas Director of Communications—Steve Linscomb

CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Renee Lafreniere, Director Loretta Herrera, Special Populations Coordinator Marlin Castaneda, Curriculum Specialist Linda Roohan, Purchasing Specialist 8205 Palisades Dr. San Antonio, TX 78233 Tammy Cantu, JHS, Career Counselor Phone: (210) 945-5218 Patty Santos, WHS, Career Counselor Fax: (210) 945-6947 Jade Hodges, VMHS, Career Counselor http://www.judsonisd.org/district/instruction/CTE/index.cfm

It is the policy of the Judson ISD and its career and technology education program not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap in its vocational programs, services or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. It is the policy of the Judson ISD to support districts as they provide a free, appropriate education to all students consisting of regular and special education and related aides and services in career and technology education programs that are designed to meet individual educational needs of disabled persons as adequately as the needs of non- disabled persons are met and are based upon adherence to provisions set forth in 34 CFR 104.33-104.36; 34 CFR 104.31-104.40; (see also standards under V-C, V-D, V-E, V-F, V-G, and V-H). It is the policy of the Judson ISD not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, handicap, or age in its employment practices as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. The Judson ISD will take steps to assure that lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all educational and vocational programs. For information about your rights or grievance procedures, contact the Title IX Coordinator, Irma Hernandez, Chief Human Resources Officer, 8012 Shin Oak Drive, San Antonio, Texas 78233, 945-5621 and/or the Section 504 Coordinator, Ernest Cox, Jr., Director of Guidance and Counseling, 8205 Palisades Drive, San Antonio, Texas, 78233, 945-5215.