2009-10 KERN HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT CAREER TECHNICAL

A Catalogue of Kern High School District Career & Technical Academies, Electives And Other Opportunities

www.kernhigh.org FROM THE KERN HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT CAREER ECHNICAL T he Kern High School District’s T (KHSD) Career & Technical Edu- & cation (CTE) “Pathways” program is designed to meet the needs of all of our more TABLE OF CONTENTS than 37,000 Agriculture ...... 3 students. Architecture / CAD ...... 4 Many KHSD graduates will Arts & Media ...... 5 enroll in college Automotive Technology ...... 6 immediately Building Trades ...... 7 upon gradua- tion; more than Computers & Business...... 8 60 percent ac- Health & Medical ...... 9 cording to Dis- Industrial Technology ...... 10 trict estimates. Public Service ...... 11 Other KHSD Dr. Don Carter graduates will enter the workforce Science & Engineering ...... 12 immediately upon graduation and Career Centers (Special Education) ...... 13 begin careers with the skills devel- Regional Occupational Center ...... 14 oped in high school. Still others, Career & Technical Academies ...... 16 because of learning disabilities and other challenges, will find Bakersfield Adult School ...... 18 graduating from high school a Other Career & Technical Programs ...... 19 significant challenge. Career & Technical Electives ...... 20 For those with college aspira- Business & Community Partners ...... 22 tions, District CTE courses pro- vide not only a foundation for a Career & Technical Contacts ...... 24 career, but the skills with which to earn the money to pay college expenses. District students headed for the BOARD OF TRUSTEES workplace immediately upon graduation benefit from CTE classes that provide entry-level skills with which to gain a career foothold. Students struggling in high school can be better motivated with what may be more relevant Career & Technical instruction. The KHSD is committed to the Bryan Batey Joel Heinrichs Ken Mettler success of all students and consid- Clerk President Vice President ers career and technical education vital to that success. That commit- ment is reflected in the excellence of the wide array of “Pathways” program options documented in these pages.

Donald E. Carter, Ed. D. Superintendent Kern High School District Bill Perry Chad Vegas Member Member KERN HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT AGRICULTURE K ern is among the nation’s top five most-productive DID YOU KNOW? agricultural counties producing • Highland High student Brielle annually more than 250 differ- Rodriguez and North High student ent crops with an estimated Chris Lewis took first place in the value of more than $1.5 billion. 2009 National FFA Agri- Ag is also the source of more Entrepreneur competition. than 40,000 jobs in Kern in- • Bakersfield High student Javier Ibarra won the 2009 state Agri- cluding those in farming, Entrepreneur competition. ranching, dairy, and horticul- • Regional Occupational Center ture. While some of these jobs business occupations students KHSD agriculture students benefit from hands-on involve actual Ag production, took 2nd and 3rd place in the Kern experience such as shearing sheep. the majority are Ag-related Co. Fair Landscape competition. • Foothill High’s FFA received the such as Ag Business, Ag Sales, National Superior Chapter Award. Ag Chemicals and Ag Equip- • Highland High’s FFA was named ment. A variety of Kern High a Superior Chapter. School District programs are • Kern Valley High’s Adriana ALUMNI UPDATES available to students seeking a Chaffin was a State Proficiency winner. The school’s FFA was career in agriculture. named a State Superior Chapter. hris Black, North High Class of There are Ag programs at 15 • North High grad Kaitlynn Neville C comprehensive campuses as was named a finalist in the Na- ‘98, is a Research Assistant with Isis well as the Regional Occupa- tional FFA’s 2008 Food Science Pharmaceuticals in San Diego. His tional Center. In 2008-09, more Proficiency competition.. current focus is identify- • Ridgeview High’s Allison Griffith than 3,000 KHSD students took 2nd in the state in the Spe- ing promising drug were involved in Ag programs cialty Animal Entrepreneurship compounds with which to that provided classroom learn- category. The school’s FFA was treat disease. ing and hands-on experience. named a State Superior Chapter. Chris was a four-year Electives offered in these pro- member of North High’s grams vary widely and include also provide for involvement Ag program. He later Ag Business, Ag Mechanics, in a Future Farmers of Amer- earned a Bachelor of Sci- and Animal Care. Ag programs ica program. ence degree in Genetics Black from UC Davis and a Masters in Science in Cancer Biology from the SAMPLE SCHEDULE (will vary by student ability, specific program & school) Univ. of Wisconsin at Madison. “My very fulfilling and rewarding Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior career path was guided deftly from the English English English English onset by Chris Dickson and the North Algebra Geometry Advanced Algebra Math Analysis High Ag program,” Chris said. Physical Education Physical Education Physics Chemistry Natural Resources World Civilization US History Government/ Economics Spanish 1 Ag Biology Bio Technology aneen Romley, Highland High Ag Business J Health (Summer Spanish 2 Fine Arts Elective Management Class of ’01, is an Account Coordinator School) (Summer School) with Ketchum West in San Francisco, overseeing a variety of accounts and clients within the food CAREER OPPORTUNITIES and nutrition industry. Career Fields Jobs/Salaries* Bakersfield College UC, CSU Degrees Janeen was a four-year member of Highland Ag Scientist - Ag Bus. Management: Crop Science $93K yr. AA, AS, Cert. of Achv. High’s Ag program. She Romley Animal Science later entered Cal Poly, Ag Business - Plant Science: San Luis Obispo where she earned a $56K yr. AA, AS, Cert. of Achv. degree in Agricultural Science. Agriculture Agricultural Business Veterinarian - Animal Science: “I still incorporate many of the $92K yr. AA, AS, Cert. of Achv.. fundamental skills I gained through Animal Sciences the Ag program in my career today," Animal Health Tech - Environmental $22K yr. Horticulture: Environmental Janeen said. AA, AS, Cert. of Achv. Science * Mean annual wage derived from state’s 2006-07 Occupational Employment Statistics Survey and is subject to a variety of factors such as credentials, years of experience, employer size

CAREER & TECHNICAL Pg. 3 KERN HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT ARCHITECTURE Computer Aided & CAD( Design ) T he skyline of Kern County changes daily with the rise of DID YOU KNOW? numerous new homes and commercial buildings, all of • Highland High architectural / which began as a detailed set industrial drafting & design teacher Darren Willis was named Califor- of plans. nia’s Teacher of the Year for 2009 Numerous Kern High by the California Drafting Technol- School District programs can ogy Consortium. help students learn to develop • Highland High student Cody Highland High Architecture/CAD instructor Darren such plans as an architect, Hughes received the “Most Out- Willis assists a student. standing Project” Award at the 2007 draftsman, or technician. California State Fair, for his “CAD Thirteen KHSD schools Drawn Dimensioned Architectural offer some form of architectural Plans.” drafting or Computer Aided • Foothill High students have for the ALUMNI UPDATES past two years worked with the Kern Design (CAD) instruction. County Superintendent of Schools Through these programs Office Research Dept. on county J esse Torres, Foothill High Class of students acquire the industry facilities planning efforts. The stu- ‘06, is a full-time Designer/Drafter dents have created three dimen- skills needed to develop work- sional renderings of historic build- with DCCK Engineering ing drawings and electronic ings in the Pioneer Village exhibit at in Bakersfield, responsi- simulations for the structures the Kern County Museum. ble “for all design aspects that populate Kern County’s for a variety of projects.” skyline. Jesse also attends Electives included in these The rigor of some advanced Bakersfield College and is programs include Beginning architecture classes is such working on a degree in and Advanced Architectural that they are accepted for Industrial Technology. Drafting, Auto Cad and Indus- Torres college credit by Bakersfield Jesse was a two year trial Drawing. College. member of Foothill High’s Computer Design & Engineering Academy.

“Foothill got me started and inter- (will vary by student ability, specific program & school) ested in AutoCAD,” Jesse said. “Before SAMPLE SCHEDULE I knew it, I was turning out 20 to 30 Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior board drawings a week and then all English English English English these doors started opening.” Algebra Geometry Advanced Algebra Math Analysis Health/Comp Lit. Biology Physics Chemistry Drafting 1 World History US History Government / Econ K yle Gallemore, Highland High Integrated Science Foreign Language Foreign Language Advanced CAD & Class of ‘03, is a CADD Technician Physical Education Drafting 2 Beginning CAD Architectural Design with MS Walker & Assoc. in Bakers- Physical Education* Elective field. Kyle “transforms client needs *In summer school into a working set of construction docu- ments,” he said. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Kyle is also enrolled Career Fields Jobs/Salaries* Bakersfield College UC, CSU Degrees at Bakersfield College Architectural Drafter - Architectural Drafting: pursuing a degree in AA Architecture $33K to $59K yr. Architecture architecture. Architecture/ Architectural Architect - $85K yr. Drafting: AS Highland High’s ar- chitecture program was Gallemore very beneficial, Kyle said. “At the Engineering Technology: Surveyor - $53K yr. AS college level, the things I learned from Engineering Civil Engineering Mr. Willis at Highland High made Civil Engineer - Engineering: learning new concepts simple and $76k yr. AS understandable,” he said. * Mean annual wage derived from state’s 2006-07 Occupational Employment Statistics Survey and is subject to a variety of factors such as credentials, years of experience, employer size

Pg. 4 CAREER & TECHNICAL KERN HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT ARTS & MEDIA S tudents interested in a career in the Arts or the Media DID YOU KNOW? have a wide array of options in the Kern High School District. Every Kern High School • Numerous Arvin High students who were in the school’s video produc- East Bakersfield High broadcast journalism District comprehensive school tion program are currently employed students produce a daily televised news show. offers some form of art, drama, at local television stations. instrumental music, vocal • Foothill High graduate Ben Victor music or other class that can was the 2005 State of Nevada Artist LUMNI UPDATES pave the way for a career in the of the Year. A Fine Arts. Every KHSD campus offers • Bakersfield High’s Art Dept. was awarded the California Art Education T omas Alvarado, East Bakersfield some form of journalism, year- Association’s Exemplary Program High Class of 2005, is an opera singer book or other class that Award for 2001. most recently with the prepares students for a career in the media. • Six KHSD students were named to Tuscia Operafestival in the 2006 State High School Honor The wide array of art-related Band. Italy. electives offered at various While attending East campuses include photography High, Alvarado was a and ceramics. standout scholar, East Bakersfield High’s The District’s Regional played alto sax in the Multi-Media Academy provides Occupational Center offers a band, and sang in the intensive preparation for a number of classes for those honor choir. Alvarado career in the media with interested in a career in the After graduating from East, Alva- electives such as broadcast Arts or Media including web rado attended USC and graduated from journalism and video produc- design, graphic arts and the school’s Thornton School of Music. tion. commercial art. Alvarado, 22, is excited about the fu- ture. “Voices, at least for men, don’t fin- ish maturing until their late 20s or SAMPLE SCHEDULE (will vary by student ability, specific program & school) early 30s,” he told The Bakersfield Cali- Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior fornian. English English English English Algebra Geometry Advanced Algebra Math Analysis enjamin Victor, Foothill High Class B Earth Science Biology Chemistry Physics of ‘97, is one of the nation’s most respected sculptors. His bronze sculp- Physical Education World History US History Government / Econ Fine Arts Elective Foreign Language Foreign Language Broadcast ture of Paiute human Journalism rights activist Sarah Keyboarding/Health Video Production 1 Video Production 2 Winnemucca has been Physical Education placed in the National Statuary Hall in the United States Capitol CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Building, the nation’s foremost collection of Career Fields Jobs/Salaries* Bakersfield College UC, CSU Degrees figurative sculpture. Art: AA Graphic Designer - Art Other works by $39K yr. Victor Music: AA Ben are prominently Arts Music Photographer - Digital Arts: AA, featured in such states as Georgia, $36K yr. Cert. of Achievement Theater Iowa, Kansas, Nevada, South Dakota, and Wyoming. Journalism: AA

“My high school experience was Reporter - $44K yr. Computer Graphics for Journalism Media wonderful,” Ben said. “I took art at Print & Online Media: Motion Picture Arts Cert. of Completion Foothill High from Mrs. Ghilarducci. I Broadcast Technician - $45K yr. Photojournalism: Computer Animation feel that the classes I took helped form Cert. of Completion who I am today.” * Mean annual wage derived from state’s 2006-07 Occupational Employment Statistics Survey and is subject to a variety of factors such as credentials, years of experience, employer size

CAREER & TECHNICAL Pg. 5 KERN HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY T he number of people in Kern County is increasing and DID YOU KNOW? so are the number of vehicles they drive. The job outlook is • Two Arvin High automotive stu- bright for skilled automotive dents placed 4th in the state Ford/ technicians and Kern High AAA automotive troubleshooting School District students have a competition and each received a $4,000 scholarship to Ohio Technical number of options with which Institute. to pursue a career in this expanding field. • Arvin High Automotive Teacher George White was the state Automo- Four of the KHSD’s compre- tive Teacher of the Year for 2001. hensive campuses have pro- • Students who complete the Re- Students in KHSD Automotive Technology grams that help students pre- gional Occupational Center Automo- programs not only learn skills but earn key industry pare for automotive careers: tive Program and continue post- certifications. Arvin High, Bakersfield High, secondary automotive training are Golden Valley High and South eligible for the “32-Elite” program in which they are employed at $10 an High. The KHSD’s Regional hour and earn a toolbox and com- ALUMNI UPDATES Occupational Center (ROC) plete set of tools. also has an automotive technol- ogy program. M ario Nunez, Arvin High Class Arvin High has an extensive, try level access to the field. of ‘05, is an Automotive Technician three-year automotive program Students in the ROC Auto- for Jim that provides training in a va- motive program can also earn Burke Ford riety of automotive skill areas. key industry certifications. in Bakers- Through the program, Arvin Students who complete the field. High students can earn valued ROC program are eligible for industry certifications paid internships and a free Mario got that can pave the way for en- set of tools and tool box. his start with Jim Burke Ford through SAMPLE SCHEDULE (will vary by student ability, specific program & school) Arvin Sophomore Junior Senior Nunez Freshman High’s English English English English Automotive Technology program. “If Algebra Math Analysis it weren’t for Mr. White and the Geometry Advanced Algebra Health/Computer Biology Chemistry Physics Arvin automotive program, I proba- Literacy World History US History Government / Econ bly wouldn’t be here,” Mario said. Spanish Physical Education French 1 French 2 Mario’s first year in the program Integrated Science Auto Tech 1 Auto Tech 2 Auto Tech 3-5 included a work experience compo- Physical Education nent during which he impressed dealership officials. He began work- ing part time for the dealership the same year and was hired full time after graduation. “I learned a lot in CAREER OPPORTUNITIES my automotive classes,” Mario said. Career Fields Jobs/Salaries* Bakersfield College UC, CSU Degrees “Before I left school I was industry certified in several areas including Farm Equipment brakes.” Mechanic - $26K yr. The automotive program moti- Industrial Technology - Mechanical vated Mario in other classes as well, Automotive Auto Mechanic - Engineer $43K yr. Automotive Option: he said “I took my other classes more AS serious,” he said. “I knew if I didn’t Mechanical Engineer - graduate it would hurt my chances of $89K yr. getting a job,” he said. * Mean annual wage derived from state’s 2006-07Occupational Employment Statistics Survey and is subject to a variety of factors such as credentials, years of experience, employer size

Pg. 6 CAREER & TECHNICAL KERN HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT BUILDING TRADES J ob growth is projected to be greater in construction than DID YOU KNOW? any other sector of Kern County’s economy, according to • Foothill High School’s Woodwork- ing program features a high-tech state Employment Develop- computerized lathe that converts ment Department projections computer images such as photo- for the 10-year time period, graphs into wood products. The 2004 to 2014. $20,000 “CNC” was secured with help from Skyline Cabinets, a pro- But a career in the Building gram partner, and a Perkins grant. Trades field is no longer just a matter of being skilled with a saw and a hammer. Technology KHSD wood programs include training in traditional and contemporary equipment. figures prominently in modern Arvin High students have day construction. the opportunity to participate Numerous Kern High School in the school’s Construction/ District programs are available Design Academy where elec- ALUMNI UPDATES to help students become profi- tives and core curriculum cient with traditional tools as classes are career-infused. well as those developed to Instruction in these pro- M ark Fowler, Shafter High Class of accommodate the industry’s grams includes job-site safety ‘88, is the owner of Fowler Finish Car- technological requirements. practices and individual skill pentry, Wood and construction- preparation in construction which in- related electives are offered at tools and machinery. Stu- stalls inte- nine KHSD comprehensive dents also learn a range of rior wood- campuses and at the KHSD’s mechanical principles and work, doors, Regional Occupational Center. how they apply in the field. cabinets, moldings, trim and SAMPLE SCHEDULE (will vary by student ability, specific program & school) shelving. Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Mark’s work English English English English can be seen Algebra Geometry Advanced Algebra Math Analysis in the model Health/Computer Biology Chemistry Physics homes of Literacy Fowler World History US History Government / Econ many of Spanish Physical Education French 1 French 2 Kern County’s top homebuilders. Integrated Science Mark took woodshop classes at Architect Design 1/ Architect Design 2/ Engineer Graphics/ Physical Education Wood 1 Wood 2 Wood 3 Shafter High for three years. The classes were key to his choice of a career. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES “It was in Mr. Renz’s woodshop classes at Shafter High that I realized Career Fields Jobs/Salaries* Bakersfield College UC, CSU Degrees there were career possibilities in wood- Construction Construction working,” Mark said. Laborer - $28K yr. Civil & Wood Working Technology: Environmental After graduating from Shafter High, & Construction Carpenter - AA, AS, Cert. of Achv. Engineering Mark joined an apprentice program $27K to 48K yr. with a local construction company. “I had gained a lot of valuable experi- Electrician - Electrical $53K yr. Electronics: ence in Mr. Renz’s classes that allowed Electronics AA, AS, Cert. of Achv. Engineering me to progress quickly in the Finish & Plumbing Plumber - Plumbing: Applied Physics Carpentry Trade,” Mark explained. $42K yr. AA, AS, Cert. of Achv.

* Mean annual wage derived from state’s 2006-07 Occupational Employment Statistics Survey and is subject to a variety of factors such as credentials, years of experience, employer size

CAREER & TECHNICAL Pg. 7 KERN HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT COMPUTERS & BUSINESS T he Professional and Busi- ness Services sector is projected ID YOU KNOW by the State Employment Devel- D ? opment Dept. to be the second- • Bakersfield High’s Virtual Enter- fastest growing sector of Kern prise team took first place in the 2009 US Network of Virtual enter- County’s economy during the 10 prises and Merrill Lynch National -year period ending in 2014. Business Plan competition held in The KHSD provides students New York City. A Centennial High an array of computer and busi- team took 3rd place in the competi- ness-related classes required for tion. jobs ranging from office assis- • A Centennial High team in May took first place in the 2009 Southern ROC students repair a computer. tant to computer programmer. California Capital Markets stock Every KHSD campus offers market competition held at the Fed- courses that ensure graduates eral Reserve’s Los Angeles office. are computer proficient. Ad- • Bakersfield Adult School received ALUMNI UPDATES vanced classes in computer a “2009 Promising Practices Award” applications, graphics and web from the California Dept. of Educa- design are also available. tion for its “Movin’ On Up” Program. R uperto Salinas, Ridgeview High Ten KHSD campuses have Class of ‘01, is a Planner and Project Virtual Enterprise (VE) pro- and business courses are of- Manager with Espiritu grams in which students de- fered through ROC including Loci Inc. in Tempe, AZ. His velop a business plan to market banking, finance, business work includes community, a product or service and then enterprises, business support residential and other pro- manage company operations to services and retail sales. jects. profitability. The VE pro- Student-operated branches Ruperto attended Ari- gram, conducted through the of Kern Schools Federal zona State Univ. and KHSD’s Regional Occupational Credit Union are in operation earned a Bachelor of Sci- Center (ROC), is considered by at three KHSD campuses. ence degree in Housing & many to be the best program for Students serve as employees Salinas Community Development. teaching business nationwide. of the branch which serves Ridgeview High’s Academy “helped A number of other computer staff and students. me stay focused on getting prepared to enter college,” Ruperto said. “The work- load I had at Ridgeview High prepared SAMPLE SCHEDULE (will vary by student ability, specific program & school) me for what I had ahead in college.” Sophomore Junior Senior Freshman J ohn Perfect, Kern Valley High English Computer Apps 2 & 3 English English Class of ‘06, is a Computer Specialist Algebra Geometry Advanced Algebra Math Analysis with Best Buy. He is also attending Health / Keyboarding World History Chemistry Physics US History CSU Bakersfield working Earth science English Government / Econ Spanish 1 Spanish 3 on a degree in Business Spanish 2 Spanish 4 Physical Education Web Development Administration. Biology Advanced Web John was involved in PE 10 (summer school) Design Kern Valley High’s com- puter program three years. During that time CAREER OPPORTUNITIES he became proficient at Career Fields Jobs/Salaries* Bakersfield College UC, CSU Degrees computer applications Computer Science: such as Word and Power- Computer Support AS, Cert. of Achv. Perfect Specialist - $37K yr. Computer Info Systems: Computer Point and earned numer- Computers AA, AS, Cert. of Achv. Science Computer Programmer- Web Development: ous industry hardware and software $69K yr. certifications. AS, Cert. of Achv. The training and certifications figured Word Processors & Accounting: AA Typists - $32K yr. Business prominently in John being hired by Business Bus. Admin: AA Administration Marketing: AA, Best Buy. “Once I showed the manager Chief Executive - Cert. of Achv. Economics everything I had including the certifica- $146K yr. tions, it was a ‘no brainer’,” John said. * Mean annual wage derived from state’s 2006-07 Occupational Employment Statistics Survey and is subject to a variety of factors such as credentials, years of experience, employer size

Pg. 8 CAREER & TECHNICAL KERN HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT HEALTH & MEDICAL K ern County’s growing population and the increased DID YOU KNOW? specialization of contemporary healthcare make the Health & • East Bakersfield High’s team fin- Medical industries one of the ished in the top ten at the Health Occupations Students of America county’s most abundant HOSA Bowl competition held in employment sectors. March in Sacramento. The Kern High School District has a large number of • Arvin High teacher Kip Glazer was programs to help students take named the Outstanding Adviser advantage of the opportunities for2009 by the state Health Occupa- in this growing industry. tion Students of America. An ROC student practices her medical skills. Four District schools have Health or Medical Academies; can earn state certifications Arvin High, East Bakersfield required for such jobs as High, Kern Valley High and Nurses Aid. The ROC classes ALUMNI UPDATES Stockdale High. These unique, are also structured to coordi- J 3-year programs feature elec- nate with more advanced pro- tives and core classes such as grams such as those for LVN J anelle King, Stockdale High Class English, math, history and and RN. of 1999, is a Registered Nurse working science that are career-infused. In addition to classroom as a Labor and Delivery Nurse at Mercy The District’s Regional learning these programs in- Southwest in Bakersfield. Occupational Center also has a clude applied learning experi- Janelle began her ca- number of Health & Medical ences such as job shadowing reer in medicine through career programs. and internships that often Stockdale High’s Medical Students in these programs lead directly to employment. Academy. After graduating from high school Janelle went on to Bakersfield College SAMPLE SCHEDULE (will vary by student ability, specific program & school) where she earned her King Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior R.N. credential. Janelle credits Stockdale High’s Medi- English English English English cal Academy for helping her build a Algebra Geometry Advanced Algebra Math Analysis Integrated Science Anatomy & firm foundation for her career. “The Biology Chemistry Physical Education World History Physiology US History classes we had on medical terminology Elective Government / Econ in particular proved very helpful as Modern Language Intro to Medicine & Elective Modern Language AP Biology things progressed,” Janelle said. Computer Applications Modern Language Physical Education Comm. Based Educ. (Job shadowing) Elective A nnisa Zepeda, East Bakersfield High Class of ‘99, is a Reimbursement Special- ist for Optimal Health CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Services a home health Career Fields Jobs/Salaries* Bakersfield College UC, CSU Degrees agency in Bakersfield. Registered Nurse: AS Annisa was in East Dental Assistant - Biology, Neurobiol-

$27K yr. ogy, Physiology, High’s Health Careers Vocational Nurse: Genetics, Nutrition Academy for three years. Cert. of Achv. Health Science, Pre-medical Pharmacy Tech - Of the Academy she said, & $37K yr. Zepeda Nurse Assistant: “It teaches you a lot about Medical Cert. of Comp. setting goals and the steps you need to Registered Nurse - $69K yr. follow to get there.” Biology: AS Nursing, “The organizational and people skills Biology Physician - Chemistry: AS I learned were important,” she added. $146K yr. “The knowledge I gained of medical terminology has also been valuable.” * Mean annual wage derived from state’s 2006-07 Occupational Employment Statistics Survey and is subject to a variety of factors such as credentials, years of experience, employer size

CAREER & TECHNICAL Pg. 9 KERN HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT INDUSTRY TECHNOLOGY I ncreased use of robotics has reduced some of the opportuni- DID YOU KNOW? ties in Industrial Technology, but demand for those skilled • Students enrolled in the Regional industry technicians is expected Occupational Center’s Welding and to remain strong in Kern for the Fabrication program and Arvin next decade, according to the High’s Manufacturing Career Path state Employment Development can earn two key industry certifica- KHSD welding programs provide first hand experi- Department. tions; the American Welding Society ence invaluable to career preparation. (AWS) Certification and the Ameri- Those with contemporary can Society of Mechanical Engineers knowledge and skills in metals, (ASME) Certification. equipment and processes will •Bakersfield High’s Fashion Design ALUMNI UPDATES always be in demand, the EDD Manufacturing and Merchandising reported. Program is the only program like it in Numerous Kern High School California with the recent addition of a Digital Garment Printer and Com- R osemary Robinson, Bakersfield District programs afford stu- mercial Embroidery Machine. High (BHS) Class of 2005, is the dents a good start on careers in owner of Portland Garment Factory, industry. a Portland, Oregon-based firm that Arvin High’s Manufacturing vides students with an excel- provides manufacturing services to Career Path provides students lent foundation for a career designers including patternmaking, experience with contemporary in the field of Industrial Tech- industry equipment, instruc- cutting and nology. tional materials and furnish- Bakersfield High’s Fashion sewing. The ings that provide varied levels Design Manufacturing and company also of instruction during a 4-year Merchandising Program in- features cli- program. cludes training in fashion fab- ent’s clothing The KHSD Regional Occupa- rics, construction, strategies, lines in the tional Center’s Welding and production, and merchandis- store front. Fabrication program also pro- ing. R o b i n s o n formed her company after SAMPLE SCHEDULE (will vary by student ability, specific program & school) graduating in Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior 2008 from San English English English English Francisco State Algebra Geometry Advanced Algebra Math Analysis University Robinson Health / Computer Biology Chemistry Physics where she earned a Bachelor of Sci- Literacy World History US History Government / Econ ence degree in Apparel Design and Spanish Physical Education French 1 French 2 Merchandising. Robinson graduated Integrated Science Welding 1 Welding 2 Welding 3 cum laude and was winner of the Physical Education “Best Design” award in a school fash- ion show. Robinson traces her success to the BHS Fashion Design Program CAREER OPPORTUNITIES classes taught by Bakersfield High Career Fields Jobs/Salaries* Bakersfield College UC, CSU Degrees teacher Terry Pederson. “She taught Industrial Technology - me it was possible to make it in this Welder - Welding Option: AS Industrial Welding Technology $44K yr. industry,” said Robinson. “She let me Welding: Cert. of Achv. come in at lunch and after school to work on my projects.“The equipment Industrial Technology- available to me was amazing and Manufacturing Option:AS Manufacturing Machinist - Mechanical even better than the equipment at Engineering $43K yr. Control Systems: AS., my college,” Robinson said. “It’s Cert. of Achv. really an amazing program.” * Mean annual wage derived from state’s 2006-07 Occupational Employment Statistics Survey and is subject to a variety of factors such as credentials, years of experience, employer size

Pg. 10 CAREER & TECHNICAL KERN HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT PUBLIC SERVICE E mployment opportunities in Kern County’s Public Service DID YOU KNOW? sector have increased signifi- cantly in recent years and show • Student research conducted no signs of slowing down. through the Bakersfield High School As Kern County’s population (BHS) Public Service Academy Ar- chiving program prompted the award- has grown, so has the number ing in 2003 of diplomas to BHS Japa- of jobs in public service fields nese students who were unable to The KHSD’s Regional Occupational Center Law such as teaching, law enforce- graduate due to relocation to intern- Enforcement program trains students in a variety ment and corrections. ment camps during WWII. of crime scene investigation skills. The Kern High School Dis- trict has a number of programs students for a variety of that can serve as the founda- careers. tion for a career in Public • Junior ROTC programs at Service including teaching, law five high school campuses: C ALUMNI UPDATES enforcement, and corrections. Arvin (Army), Bakersfield (Air Those programs include: Force), North (Marines) South L iliana Chavez, East Bakersfield • South High’s Criminal Jus- (Army) and West (Navy). High Class of 1999, is a second grade tice Academy which prepares • The West High Pedagogy teacher at Mt. Vernon School in the students for employment in the program for those who aspire Bakersfield City law enforcement or corrections to careers in education. School District. industries. • The Regional Occupational Liliana cannot • Bakersfield High’s Public Center’s Teacher Assistant remember when Service Academy prepares Program. she did not want to be a (will vary by student ability, specific program & school) teacher. Her SAMPLE SCHEDULE senior year at Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior East High, she English English English English enrolled in the Algebra World History Criminal Justice 2 Government / Econ Regional Occu- Health/Computers Criminal Justice 1 Chemistry Physics pational Cen- Academy ter’s Teacher’s Spanish 1 Elective Elective Biology Assistant Pro- Integrated Science US History Elective Elective gram. While in Physical Education Elective Criminal Justice 3 the program, Liliana was re- quired to de- Chavez velop a portfolio that included lesson plans, photos and CAREER OPPORTUNITIES other documentation of her experience. Career Fields Jobs/Salaries* Bakersfield College UC, CSU Degrees After graduating from East High, Peace Officers Basic Liliana interviewed for a Teacher’s Aide Police Officer - Or Corrections Acad- $59K yr. job with Bakersfield City School Dis- Law emy - Cert. of Comp. Enforcement Criminal Justice trict. “I needed the job so I could work Correctional Officer - Criminal Justice: AA my way through college,” Liliana ex- $67K yr. Correctional Administration: AA plained. The interview was a success, “especially after I showed them my Fire Technology: portfolio,” she said. “They called before Public Fire Fighter - AA, AS, Cert. of Achv.

I got home. Safety $43K yr. EMT Program: Fire Science Liliana graduated from Cal State Cert. of Comp. Bakersfield in 2005 and began her teaching career the following year. * Mean annual wage derived from state’s 2006-07 Occupational Employment Statistics Survey and is subject to a variety of factors such as credentials, years of experience, employer size

CAREER & TECHNICAL Pg. 11 KERN HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT SCIENCE & ENGINEERING S pace exploration, energy and agriculture are prominent DID YOU KNOW fixtures in Kern County’s econ- omy and a strong source of em- • Stockdale High student Justin Koh earned a Silver Medal in the 2007 ployment for those in science Chemistry Olympiad in Russia. and engineering. Justin was one of four students rep- According to the State resenting the US in a competition Employment Development De- that included students from 68 coun- South High’s Math and Science Academy tries. includes CSU Bakersfield accredited courses. partment, the U.S. aerospace • Stockdale High’s 2007 Science industry currently employs Bowl team took 1st place in the more than a million profession- region and finished among the top als working in good-paying jobs. 60 teams in the nation. ALUMNI UPDATES The Oil sector is another strong • Highland High Science teacher Cathy Crosby was a Kern County source of high wage employ- Teacher of the Year in 2005. D r. Mike Keese Jr., West High ment opportunities. Class of 1992, is a small animal The KHSD offers a variety of Cubed — offers a unique, veterinarian and part-owner of programs with which students high intensity four year pro- Bakersfield Veterinary Hospital. can launch a career as a doctor, gram that includes courses S c i e n c e veterinarian or pharmacist or accredited with CSU Bakers- classes at as an aerospace, civil, com- field. West High puter, mechanical, petroleum or Independence High, opened helped pro- electrical engineer. in 2008, now has an Energy & pel Keese to Every KHSD campus offers Utility Academy that pro- a Biological standard science electives such vides traditional classroom Sciences as chemistry and physics. and hands-on instruction for degree from South High’s Math and Sci- those seeking a career in sci- UC Santa ence Academy — known as MS ence and engineering. Barbara in 1996. (will vary by student ability, specific program & school) A f t e r SAMPLE SCHEDULE working in Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior private in- English Dr. Keese English English English dustry for GATE Geometry Honors Math Analysis GATE Adv. Algebra AP Calculus two years, Keese left his job and Physical Education Honors Chemistry CAD AP Statistics enrolled in the KHSD Regional GATE Biology US History GATE Physics Geology 201 Occupational Center’s Animal Care Foreign Language Foreign Language Foreign Language Government / Econ Program. Health/Computer Fine Arts Physical Education Foreign Language “I had always wanted to pursue a Literacy Advanced CAD career in veterinary medicine and the ROC Animal Care class not only taught me a great foundation of knowledge but more importantly CAREER OPPORTUNITIES opened many doors for me to become Career Fields Jobs/Salaries* Bakersfield College UC, CSU Degrees part of the veterinary community in Bakersfield,” Dr. Keese said. Science Tech - Biology, Chemistry, “Without it, I would never have Science $43K yr. Physics, or Physics, Psychology: AS Chemistry gotten into Vet school.” Scientist - $83K yr. After completing the ROC pro- gram, Keese worked as a veterinary Engineer Tech - Engineering: AS technician for two years before enter- Engineering $42K yr. Engineering ing the UC Davis Veterinary Medi- Engineering cine program from which he gradu- Engineer - $85K yr. Technology: AS ated in 2004. * Mean annual wage derived from state’s 2006-07 Occupational Employment Statistics Survey and is subject to a variety of factors such as credentials, years of experience, employer size

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R uggenberg Career Center (RCC) and Schuetz Career Career Center Center (SCC) provide voca- tional training for junior and Career Paths senior students receiving special education services from the Kern High School District. • Auto Body & Detail The goal of these programs • Retail Sales California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger toured the Jack Schuetz Career Center in is to provide the students with • Custodial November 2006. the opportunity to learn entry • Outdoor Maintenance level job skills in various areas of employment interests, such • Furniture & Upholstery ALUMNI UPDATES as Retail Sales, Custodial, Out- • Office Applications door Maintenance, Auto Body • Restaurant Services and Detail, Furniture and S hawn Herring is a cook and kitchen Upholstery, Restaurant Ser- manager at Jake’s Original Tex Mex vices, and Office Applications. All students receive support, Café, one of Bakersfield’s more respected In partnership with more not only in the classroom, but eateries. than 200 businesses within the from their teachers, instruc- Shawn’s re- community, students receive tional assistants, job coaches sponsibilities real work experiences. The job and job developers on the job include prepar- skills and appropriate employ- site as well. It has been proven ing the restau- ment behaviors they learn that this holistic approach rant’s famous through these experiences increases the student’s chances beans, chicken afford them opportunities that for competitive employment may not have otherwise been and chili. He also along with the opportunities for available to them. success in the work world. manages the schedules of oth- ers working in the kitchen. Additionally, Herring Jake’s Original Tex Mex also caters for groups of 15 peo- ple and larger and Shawn facilitates all of the restaurants catering efforts. Shawn graduated from Bakersfield High in 1991 where his studies included in-depth training through Ruggenberg Career Center’s Restaurant Services Program. Married, the father of three children and a homeowner, Shawn credits his Ruggenberg experience for playing a major role in his career success. “First and foremost it was a positive environment,” recalled Shawn. “Mr. Vance helped me get a great start on the skills you need in the restaurant busi- ness. “It’s a great place to learn for kids The Ruggenberg Career Center has been for more than 30 years provid- who have a learning disability.” ing students the training and experience to gain a foothold in the auto body and detailing industry.

CAREER & TECHNICAL Pg. 13 KERN HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT REGIONAL OCCUPATIONAL CENTER (ROC) T he Regional Occupational Center (ROC) is the capstone of DID YOU KNOW? the KHSD’s career and techni- cal program. Headquartered at • ROC graphic arts student Lindsay 501 South Mt. Vernon Ave., the Clemmons earned “Best of Show” ROC offers high-quality train- honors as well as “Outstanding Project” and “First Place” Awards at ing in 20 career areas to the 2008 California State Fair. KHSD upperclassmen. Students are provided bus • Two ROC programs were honored ROC career paths include Auto Technology, Diesel transportation to and from as 2009 “Model Programs” by the Mechanics and Auto Body and Fender Repair. California Dept. of Education. The their home school as well as to ROC’s Banking & Finance program and from a community class- and its Graphic Arts program both room job site. received the designation which ALUMNI UPDATES “spotlights programs worthy of repli- Students split their instruc- cation by other schools.” Six ROC tional day between ROC (three programs now hold “Model Pro- hours in the morning or after- gram” designations. The others are C esar Gonzalez, Shafter High School noon) and their home school. ROC’s Virtual Enterprise, Student Support Services (Guidance) and Class of 2001, is a stock market analyst ROC has established a network Teacher Assistant programs as well whose career of more than 300 business and as its Office Occupations Laboratory has included industry partners that serve on program. extensive program advisory committees work in New and provide training worksites. York City with extensive experience in their one of the Community classroom work- field. world’s fore- site providers help students Students receive training most financial learn in a real-world environ- experience that replicates on- firms. ment. Many ROC students, the-job situations. Instruction As an ana- are hired as a result of their includes theory and the appli- lyst, Cesar’s training experience. cation of that theory to real- responsibili- All ROC instructors have life and real-work situations. ties included investment ROC SAMPLE SCHEDULE (varies by student ability, specific program & school) research/ analysis and Freshman Sophomore Senior Gonzalez Junior execution of English English English investments English in energy companies; skills he first began Algebra Geometry Adv. Algebra Math Analysis to develop through the Regional Occupa- Integrated Science Biology Chemistry Physics tional Center’s Virtual Enterprise pro- Health / Computers World History US History Government / Econ gram. Spanish 1 Spanish 2 ROC ROC Cesar graduated in 2005 from the Uni- 3 Hour class 3 Hour class versity of Southern California cum laude Physical Education Physical Education with a Bachelor of Science degree in Busi- ness Administration. ROC CAREER PATHS Cesar credits much of his success to the experience gained through the VE pro- gram at Shafter High. • Agricultural & Diesel Mechanics • Fashion Merchandising "Virtual Enterprise is a truly unique • Auto Body & Fender Repair • Graphic Arts • Auto Technology • Law Enforcement program that without a doubt impacted • Banking and Finance • Medical Assistant my career in a positive and meaningful • Barbering • Medical Receptionist way,” Cesar said. • Bookkeeping • Nursing Assistant “It provided an extracurricular activity • Business Enterprise • Office Secretary that I would have otherwise never had • Computer Technology & Repair • Retail Sales exposure to during my high school years." • Construction • Teacher Assistant • Cosmetology • Welding and Fabrication

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M ore than 300 area high school Winners are honored in festivities students competed in the ROC’s an- immediately following the competi- nual Skills Olympics held in March. tion. Results of the competition are Held at the ROC campus, the event reported by local media outlets. provides competition in 20 career and Participating programs include the technical categories that include: KHSD ROC, North Kern Vocational auto technology, business enterprises, Training Center, Westside ROP and carpentry, computer repair, banking Kern County ROP training programs. careers, cosmetology, fashion mer- Administrative support for the chandising, culinary arts, graphic arts, ROC’s Skills Olympics is provided by law enforcement, medical assistant, the Golden Empire Chapter of Califor- nursing assistant, office occupations, nia Regional Occupational Centers retail sales, teacher assistant, virtual and Programs. enterprise, and welding. Numerous local businesses help More than 150 community business sponsor the event. Local business sup- A team of ROC students test their skills in and industry partners, educators, and port for ROC is also reflected in the the construction category of the ROC’s 2007 parents come to the ROC campus to number of business representatives Skills Olympics. watch or judge the competitions. who serve as competition judges.

ALUMNI UPDATES UNIQUE TO ROC

M ayra Rodriguez, West High T he Regional Occupational School Class of 2002, is an Apprentice Center’s 20 Career & Technical Technician programs include several that with Motor are unique among such pro- City Auto grams available in Kern Center in County’s public schools. Bakers- These unique-to-ROC pro- field. grams provide KHSD juniors M a y r a and seniors in-depth instruction works and hands-on experience and about 25 prepare them for entry-level ac- hours a week at cess to their field. the dealer- These ROC programs include: ship which Barbering and Cosmetology, provides Rodriguez right, and Teacher Assistant, service for Buick, Pontiac, GMC and below. other General Motors vehicles. Other unique ROC programs Mayra is also a full-time student in include the Banking & Finance, Bakersfield College’s Automotive and Virtual Enterprise program Technology program with a career that includes teams at ten goal of becoming a Master Techni- KHSD campuses. cian. Mayra first became interested in cars watching her dad work on race cars, she said. As a junior at West High, she jumped at the chance to enroll in the Regional Occupational Center’s Auto Technology program. “I learned a lot at ROC...alignment, brakes, tune ups, diagnosing things. It was very help- ful,” Mayra recalled. Mayra is learning more every day working at Motor City. As part of the “32 Elite” program sponsored by the area’s major auto dealers in conjunc- tion with Bakersfield College and ROC, she not only earns a paycheck, but can earn a complete set of tools and toolbox as well.

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KERN HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT CAREER & TECHNICAL ACADEMIES T he Kern High School District is a state leader in the Career & Technical Academy movement with 13 such academies, second only to the Los Angeles Uni- KHSD Academies fied School District. • Arvin High – Construction/Design The first KHSD Academy, East Bakersfield High’s • Arvin High – Health Careers Health Careers Academy, opened in 1985 and was one of the first of its kind in the nation. • Bakersfield High – Career Education Opportunity (CEO) Academies typically provide a 3-year program in • East Bakersfield High – Health Careers grades 10 through 12 that prepares students for en- try level access to a career immediately upon • East Bakersfield High – Multimedia graduation while also preparing them to enter a • Foothill High – Agri-Business college or university to pursue a degree in the field. • Foothill High – Computer Design & Engineering Academy instruction is unique because it in- cludes, in addition to career specific electives, a se- • Independence High – Energy & Utility ries of core classes - English, math, science and social • Kern Valley HS – Exploring Careers in Health (ECHO) studies - that are infused with career instruction. • Ridgeview High – Information Technology Studies have shown that Academy students have better attendance, fewer discipline problems and • South High – Criminal Justice higher graduation rates. They also tend to score • South High – Engineering and Industrial Tech Academy higher on state mandated tests. • Stockdale High – Medical Academy (MASH)

Agriculture Arts & Media East Bakersfield High’s Foothill High’s Agri- Multi Media Academy Business Academy pre- opened in 1998. pares students for a vari- Academy students be- ety of careers in the agri- come proficient in the culture industry includ- wide array of software ing management, produc- encountered in the con- tion and sales. temporary workplace. Academy students can They also learn to cre- animator, web page de- choose from among a industry preparation. ate video for web pages, signer, and cameraman. wide range of electives Jobs for which the commercials and video Still other jobs for including Ag mechanics, Academy prepares stu- presentations, and gain which grads are prepared and Ag business. They dents include Human Re- proficiency in computer include graphic artist, also participate in the source Worker, Produce graphics. reporter, print editor, the national FFA pro- Broker, Ranch Manager, Jobs for which gradu- news producer, video edi- gram of intensified ag and Plant Manager. ates are prepared include: tor and technician.

Architecture & CAD Building Trades Foothill High’s Com- Arvin High’s Con- puter Design & Engi- struction/Design Acad- neering Academy pro- emy prepares students vides students a choice of for work in a variety of concentrations in Com- fields including architec- puter Design or Engi- ture, welding, metal neering. works, engineering, car- Academy students pentry, and construction. focused on computer de- Academy students sign take elective classes take core classes such as such as drafting, Com- The Computer Design English, math, science puter Aided Design path prepares students and social studies ori- (CAD) and architectural for jobs such as web de- ented around the indus- read and use blueprints, design. signer, and computer try. speak Spanish and Eng- Students who have technician. Elective offerings in- lish on a job site, demon- opted for the Academy’s The Engineering path clude architectural de- strate an understanding engineering path take prepares students for sign, wood or welding, of construction practices, electives such as com- jobs such as architect, depending upon a stu- operate tools and equip- puter applications and draftsman, engineer, and dent’s career interests. ment safely and find computer graphics. surveyor. Graduates are able to employment.

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Health & Medical SampleKERN Academy HIGH ScheduleSCHOOL (Health DISTRICT Career Academy) The Kern High School District has four Health 10TH GRADE 11TH GRADE 12TH GRADE or Medical Academies: East Bakersfield High Academy English Academy English Academy English School’s Health Careers Academy (opened in Academy Biology Academy Chemistry Academy Gov/Econ 1985), Arvin High’s Health Careers Academy Academy World History Academy US History Anatomy/Physiology (opened 1996), Kern Health Careers*** Valley High’s Exploring Health Careers Core Medical Terminology***

Careers in Health Occu- th pations (ECHO) Academy Appropriate Math Class Appropriate Math Class 4 year of Math (opened in 1998) and the Medical Academy of Graduates are pre- Spanish 1 Spanish 2 or Art Elective Physics Stockdale High (MASH) pared to enter the work- P.E. (possibly ROC Medical Assist, opened in 1995. force immediately in such zero period) CNA** or EMT These Academies pro- jobs as nursing or medi- vide electives such as cal assistants or pursue **2-hr block class may require summer school Courses in bold or blue outside Academy anatomy, physiology and degrees leading to ca- ***Articulated with Bakersfield College Courses in regular or red inside Academy medical terminology in reers as nurses, doctors, addition to job shadowing dentists and veterinari- Computers & and internships. ans. Business

Energy & Utility Ridgeview High’s Independence High’s Information Technology Energy & Utility Acad- Academy opened in 1998 emy focuses on math, sci- and has since provided ence, and English course- extensive career prepara- work, along with Career / tion for hundreds of Technical courses that Ridgeview High gradu- prepare students for ca- ates. reers in the Energy and The IT Academy is a Utilities field. college preparatory pro- Students learn about gram students can begin energy sources relative to their sophomore year. today’s economy. Hands includes mentoring by They begin by learning on learning activities pro- business partners and computer programs such skills in such areas as vide students opportuni- field trips to related as Microsoft Word, Excel, web development. ties for critical thinking business and industry Access and PowerPoint. Field trips and other and teamwork experi- sites such as wind farms Advanced classes enrichment experiences ences. and energy co- taken in ensuing years are included in the Acad- The academy program generation plants. allow students to develop emy program.

Public Service Science & Engineering Two KHSD academies foster careers in public Opened in 1999, South service. South High’s High’s Science & Engi- Criminal Justice Acad- neering Academy pro- emy (opened in 1995) vides advanced math and provides a three-year science curriculum for sequence of classes for students interested in those interested in the careers in engineering field of criminal justice. and industrial technol- Bakersfield High’s ogy. Public Service Academy The Academy is helps students prepare unique in that it is a four- for a variety of careers. year program as opposed emy courses is such that Criminal Justice Museum. In addition to to the three year pro- they receive credit from Academy electives in- historical research, stu- grams at other KHSD Bakersfield College and clude criminal justice dents serve as museum academies. Students en- Cal State Bakersfield. and law enforcement. docents and work closely ter the Academy as fresh- Academy success is aided The Public Service with the museum’s pro- men with input from greatly by partnerships Academy’s primary part- gram for elementary their eighth grade school. with local businesses ner is the Kern County students. The rigor of some Acad- such as Aera Energy.

CAREER & TECHNICAL Pg. 17 KERN HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT BAKERSFIELD ADULT SCHOOL B akersfield Adult School (BAS) has for more than 87 years provided Kern County DID YOU KNOW? adults the opportunity to gain valuable career and technical •Bakersfield Adult School received training. a “2009 Promising Practices Award” The school’s main campus is from the California Dept. of Educa- Bakersfield Adult School nursing programs located at 501 S. Mt. Vernon tion for its “Movin’ On Up” Program. have launched thousands of careers. The program assists students in Avenue on 40 acres shared achieving the next level of education with the Regional Occupational until they are job ready. Program Center. The BAS also has an priorities include testing to ensure proper placement, counseling, ALUMNI UPDATES “F” Street Campus located at classroom visits, job shadowing and 2727 “F” Street. job fairs. Classes are offered in the A ngela Carter is a Marketing Officer communities of Arvin, Lamont, for Kern Schools Federal Credit Union Shafter and the Kern Valley The BAS Career and Tech- and credits Bakersfield Adult School area. nical programs have provided for her career suc- Classes are also offered at thousands of Kern County cess and for helping more than 50 Bakersfield sites adults the benefit of much- that include Kern High School needed job-training that her overcome the District campuses, churches, assists community citizens challenges of job- elementary schools and other upgrade skills for employ- lessness and home- community convenient loca- ment or advancement in the lessness resulting tions. workforce. from “some poor choices” and a failed marriage. When Angela BAS enrolled in BAS in 2003, “I was living Career out of motels and didn’t have a car.” Carter Paths During her 2-1/2 years at BAS, she • Auto Body completed several courses in the busi- ness program as well as several Micro- • Nurse Assistant soft Office programs. She became involved with the Student Representa- • Medical Assistant

tive Council and the BAS Site Council • Vocational Nurse and gained leadership skills and self- confidence. “While I was attending • Medical Billing & BAS I was able to rent a house for my Coding

family and get a car with assistance • Home Health Aide from the county Department of Human Services,” Angela recalled. • Pharmacy Technician Eventually, Angela was ready to seek full-time employment, another chal- • Business Education lenging process. “I had a lot of skills and knowledge, but nothing was • Computer Education coming my way, Angela said.” • Website Design Finally, in February 2006 she began as a temp at KSFCU. Her responsibili- • Restorative Nurse ties grew and she was hired full time. Aide The Bakersfield Adult School Auto Body “I now have a wide variety of job • ESL Vocation program provides students an opportu- functions and I love going to work Workplace/Customer nity to gain the hands-on experience every day,” she said. Service needed to be entry-level ready upon graduation.

Pg. 18 CAREER & TECHNICAL KERN HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT Other CAREER & T ECHNICAL PROGRAMS Automotive K ern High School District Career & Tech- Technology nical offerings include a Students in Arvin number of programs High’s highly respected that exceed the scope of Automotive Technology an elective but are not Program receive exten- expansive enough to be sive training in a variety characterized as a of automotive fields over “school within a school” the course of three years Fashion Design such as a Career Acad- of instruction. industry-certified pro- emy. Students can earn certi- gram have found em- Electives offered in Some of these “other” fications in various as- ployment at local auto Bakersfield High’s programs are unique to pects of auto repair. shops immediately upon Fashion Design Pro- one campus. Others are Many graduates of this graduation. gram include fashion found at multiple cam- fabrics, construction, puses. These “other” strategies, production, Career & Technical Virtual Enterprise and merchandising, programs include: the rigor of which sat- The Regional Occupa- isfies UC & CSU en- tional Center oversees SINGLE CAMPUS trance (“A to G”) re- Virtual Enterprise (VE) quirements.. • Arvin HS - programs at 10 Kern The program pre- Automotive High School District cam- pares students for jobs Technology puses. such as fashion associ- • Bakersfield HS - Students operate a took first place in the ate, clothing designer, “virtual” business in Business Plan category at Fashion & Design or business manager. every aspect including the national 2009 US Students may also • Centennial HS - production, sales and Network of Virtual enter- continue their educa- Project Lead The management. District VE prises and Merrill Lynch tion at a university or Way (Engineering) programs have distin- National Business Plan a private program like • Kern Valley HS - guished themselves in competition in New York the Fashion Institute City. The KHSD’s Cen- Home Economics numerous state and na- of Design and Mer- tional competitions. Ba- tennial High took 3rd chandising. • North High - kersfield High’s VE team place in the competition. Building Trades • West High - Pedagogy (for Home Economics aspiring teachers) Electives offered in Kern Valley High’s Home Economic Careers and MULTIPLE CAMPUSES Technology Program in- • Kern Schools Federal clude Home Economics, Credit Union Program Clothing, Childhood De- velopment & Enrichment, • Regional Occ. Cntr. Junior ROTC and Fashion Merchandis- • Ridgeview Junior Reserve Office ing. • Stockdale Training Corps programs Students are prepared • Junior Reserve Office (JROTC) operate at five for careers in such areas man services, food sci- Training Corp (JROTC) KHSD high school cam- as education, consumer ence, fashion, and inte- • Arvin (Army) puses; Arvin (Army), Ba- services, family and hu- rior design. • Bakersfield (Air Force) kersfield (Air Force), • North (Marine) North (Marines), South Kern Schools FCU (Army) and West (Navy) . • South (Army) These programs em- Through a partnership • West (Navy) phasize citizenship, lead- with Kern Schools Fed- • ROC Virtual Enterprise ership, physical fitness, eral Credit Union Program (10 sites): civic support, discipline (KSFCU), the KHSD has BHS, Centennial, and responsibility. student-run KSFCU JROTC programs also branches at three cam- East, Foothill, North, provide training in public puses: the ROC, Ridge- KHSD’s partnership with Ridgeview, RCC, speaking and organiza- view and Stockdale. KSFCU has become a South, Stockdale, Vista tion as well as career ex- Branch clients include national model for other ploration opportunities. students and staff. The such programs.

CAREER & TECHNICAL Pg. 19 KERN HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT CAREER & TECHNICAL ELECTIVES East Bakersfield High (Cont.) Golden Valley High K ern High School District students can explore vocational Arts & Media (Cont.) Agriculture interests through a variety of career and technical electives. In- Journalism Ag Biology structors with specialized knowledge and real world experience Yearbook Ag Science 1 & 2 help students develop skills that can be used immediately upon Computer Applications Ag Mechanics 1 & 2 graduation from high school or enhanced with post-secondary Multimedia Computer & Graphics 1 & 2 Small Engines study. An overview of KHSD elective offerings is as follows. Video Production 1 & 2 Arts & Media Building Trades Art: Beginning, Int., Adv. Arvin High Bakersfield High (Cont.) Manufacturing 1 & 2 Graphic Arts / Web Design Agriculture Building Trades Computers & Business Instrumental Music; Various Ag Science Wood 1, 2 & 3 Keyboarding Vocal Music; Various Ag Mechanics Construction Technology Computer Applications Yearbook Ag Business Computers & Business Business Leadership Drama Architecture / CAD Virtual Enterprise Virtual Enterprise Technical Theatre Architectural Design 1 & 2 Industrial Technology Health & Medical Building Trades Engineering Graphics Welding 1, 2 & 3 Health Career Lab 1 & 2 Wood 1, 2, 3 & 4 Arts & Media Public Service Medical Terminology Computers & Business Instrumental Music; Various Junior ROTC (Air Force) Anatomy & Physiology Keyboarding Vocal Music; Various Archiving Industrial Technology Computer Apps 1, 2, 3 & 4 Drama & Drama Production Science & Engineering Manufacturing 1 & 2 Public Service Fashion Design Chemistry Science & Engineering Service Learning Photojournalism Physics Chemistry Science & Engineering Art: Beginning, Int., Adv. Physics Chemistry Studio Art AP Bakersfield Adult School Environmental Science Video Production 1, 2 & 3 Auto Technology Physics Yearbook Auto Body 1 & 2 Foothill High Anatomy & Physiology Auto Technology Computers & Business Agriculture Auto Technology 1 - 5 Intro to Computers Ag Mechanics: Beginning & Adv. Building Trades Microsoft Office Ag Business 1 & 2 Highland High Construction 1, 2 & 3 Photoshop Architecture / CAD Agriculture Computers & Business Accounting 1, 2 & 3 Drafting 1 & 2 Ag Biology Personal Finance Basic Business Skills CAD: Beginning & Adv. Ag Business & Leadership Computer Applications 1 & 2 Filing, Keyboarding 1 & 2 Architectural Design Ag Construction Computer Technology Machine Calculation Arts & Media Ag Resources Health & Medical Record Keeping 1 & 2 Art: Beginning, Int., Adv. Animal Science Medicine Website Design Instrumental Music; Various Ornamental Horticulture Human Ecology ESL Vocational Workplace Vocal Music; Various Architecture / CAD Medical Terminology Health & Medical Drama: Beginning & Adv. Architecture Design 1, 2, 3 & 4 Industrial Technology Nurse Assistant Drama Production Arts & Media Medical Assistant Journalism Manufacturing 1, 2 & 3 Art: Beginning, Int., Adv. Public Service Vocational Nurse Yearbook Junior ROTC (Army) Medical Billing & Coding Building Trades Instrumental Music; Various Science & Engineering Home Health Aide Wood 1, 2, 3 & 4 Vocal Music; Various Chemistry Pharmacy Technician Computers & Business Drama Physics Restorative Nurse Aide Computer Apps 1, 2, 3 & 4 Journalism Introduction to Accounting Yearbook Advanced Biology Centennial High Web Design Computers & Business Architecture / CAD Intro to Computers Drafting 1 Industrial Technology Bakersfield High Drafting/CAD Ag Mechanics 1 & 2 Computer Applications 1, 2, 3 & 4 Agriculture Arts & Media Science & Engineering Advanced Web Design Ag Business Instrumental Music; Various Chemistry Science & Engineering Ag Science Vocal Music; Various Physics Chemistry Drama I, Drama Performance Physics Ag Mechanics Floral Design Journalism Yearbook Frontier High Independence High Architecture / CAD Dance I Agriculture Agriculture Architectural Design 1 & 2 Art; Various Ag Resources Ag Biology Pre-Engineering Drawing Technical Theatre Ag Business & Management Ag Science Arts & Media Building Trades Veterinary Science Arts and Media Art; Beginning, Int., Adv. Wood 1, 2 & 3 Arts & Media Art; Beginning & Intermediate Computers & Business Studio Art AP Art: Beginning, Int., Adv. Instrumental Music; Various Ceramics: Beginning, Int., Adv. Computer Apps 1, 2, 3 & 4 Instrumental Music; Various Vocal Music; Various Instrumental Music; Various Computer Literacy Vocal Music; Various Web Design Drama and Drama Production Vocal Music; Various Digital Photography: Bgn., Adv. Virtual Business 1 & 2 Web Design Drama & Drama Production Science & Engineering Drama 1 & 2 Dance: Beginning, Int., Adv. Chemistry Screenwriting: Beginning, Adv. Yearbook Fashion Design Manufacturing & Physics Film Production: Beginning, Adv. Computers and Business Merchandising: Design & Con- Project Lead The Way (Engineering) Computer Essentials Computers & Business struction; Strategies; Production; Computer Literacy Computer Applications East Bakersfield High Web Design Merchandising Computer Applications Forensics Architecture / CAD Drafting 1 & 2 Graphics Kern Valley High Digital Photo: Beginning, Int., Adv. Web Design: Beginning, Adv. Agriculture Yearbook Arts & Media Ag Economics/Business Instrumental Music; Various Science & Engineering Auto Technology Chemistry Ag Science 1, 2 & 3 Small Engine Vocal Music; Various Advanced Ag Science Drama Physics

Pg. 20 CAREER & TECHNICAL Kern Valley High (Cont.) North High (Cont.) Shafter High South High (Cont.) Agriculture (Cont.) Arts & Media (Cont.) Agriculture Science & Engineering Ag Mechanics 1 & 2 Instrumental Music; Various Ag ScienceKERN HIGH SCHOOLChemistry DISTRICT Floral Design Vocal Music; Various Ag Mechanics Physics Ornamental Horticulture Drama Arts & Media Arts & Media Photography Art: Beginning, Adv. Stockdale High Instrumental Music; Various Yearbook Ceramics & Sculpture Drama 1 & 2 Arts & Media Web Design: Beginning, Int. Drama Art: Beginning, Int., Adv. Technical Theater Building Trades Instrumental Music; Various Yearbook Instrumental Music; Various Building Trades Wood Vocal Music; Various Exploring Music Wood/Creative Design Construction Techniques Building Trades Vocal Music; Various Construction Computers & Business Industrial Arts Dance: Beginning, Adv. Computers & Business Computer Applications Wood 1 & 2 Drama I, II & Performance Computer Applications 1, 2 & 3 Office Experience Construction Graphic Arts 1, 2, 3 & 4 Health & Medical Work Experience Computers & Business Journalism Public Service Keyboarding Exploring Careers in Health (ECHO) Yearbook Family Health Junior ROTC (Marines) Computer Applications Computers & Business Certified Nurse Assistant Science & Engineering Public Service Keyboarding/Career Essentials A Emergency Medical Tech Chemistry Foods Lab Computer Apps 1/Career Essen. B Physics Science & Engineering Medical Terminology Computer Applications 2 Industrial Technology Regional Occupational Center Chemistry Computer Science Ag Mechanics Agriculture Physics Virtual Business 1 & 2 Public Service Agricultural & Diesel Mechanics Business Explorations Fire Science 1 & 2 Animal Care Technology Financial Services (KSFCU) Home Economics Arts & Media Health & Medical South High Clothing Lab Graphic Arts Intro to Medicine Foods Lab Auto Technology Agriculture Medical Terminology Child Growth & Development 1&2 Auto Body and Fender Repair Ag Science Anatomy & Physiology Science & Engineering Auto Technology Ag Mechanics 1 & 2 Science & Engineering Chemistry Building Trades Ag Animal Biology Chemistry Physics Construction Small Engine Repair Physics Computers & Business Floristry/Horticulture Computer Technology & Repair Architecture / CAD Banking and Finance Mechanical Drawing Drafting/CAD Liberty High Fashion Merchandising Office Secretary Adv Drafting/CAD West High Arts & Media Technical Drafting Arts & Media Art 1, 2, & 3 Retail Sales Business Enterprise CAD Design Instrumental Music; Various Instrumental Music; Various Arts & Media Vocal Music; Various Vocal Music; Various Bookkeeping/Accounting Cosmetology Art: Beginning, Int., Adv. Drama Video Production 1, 2, & 3 Graphic Arts Photography Barbering Drama 1, 2, 3, & 4 Instrumental Music; Various Video Production 1, 2 & 3 Drama Production Health & Medical Health Occupations Vocal Music; Various Newspaper Newspaper Drama Yearbook Yearbook Medical Assistant Nursing Assistant Journalism Computers & Business Computers & Business Yearbook Computer Literacy Computer Apps 1, 2, 3 & 4 Industrial Technology Welding and Fabrication Computers & Business Computer Apps 1, 2, 3 & 4 Web Design Computer Literacy Web Design - Adv. Web Design Science & Engineering Public Service Fire Fighting Keyboarding Public Service Chemistry Computer Apps 1, 2 & 3 Junior ROTC (Navy) Physics Law Enforcement Teacher Assistant Virtual Enterprise Science & Engineering Mira Monte High Public Service Chemistry Agriculture Ridgeview High Junior ROTC (Army) Physics Ag Earth Agriculture Criminal Justice 1 & 2 Environmental Science Ag Science Ag 1, 2, 3 & 4 Ag Biology Arts & Media Ag Resource Instrumental Music; Various Average Annual Job Openings Ag Mechanics Vocal Music; Various by Education and Training Level Drama Arts & Media 30 Days OJT 5,200 Instrumental Music Commercial Art Vocal Music Photography 1-12 Months OJT 1,820 Exploring Music Newspaper Yearbook Yearbook Bachelors 990 Building Trades Computers & Business Wood 1, 2 & 3 Computer Applications 1, 2 & 3 12 Months + OJT 840 Computers & Business Web Development 1 & 2 Computer Literacy Computer Graphics Work Exp. 700 Financial Services (KSFCU) Computer Applications Bachelors + Computer Graphics Science & Engineering Work Exp. 370 Chemistry Physics Postsecondary Voc. Ed. 340 Ruggenberg & Schuetz North High Career Centers AA Degree 240 Agriculture Auto Technology Natural Resources Auto Body & Detail Masters 130 Ag Biology Computers & Business LLD/MD Degree 50 Bio Technology Retail Sales Ag Business Custodial 20 Architecture / CAD Outdoor Maintenance Doctorate Drafting 1, 2, 3 & 4 Furniture & Upholstery Arts & Media Office Applications 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 Commercial and Graphic Arts Restaurant Services As the state Employment Development Dept. chart above reflects, the majority of job openings require 30 days to 12 months On the Job Training (OJT).

CAREER & TECHNICAL Pg. 21 KERN HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT KERN HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT CAREER & T ECHNICAL PARTNERS 18th Street Gallery Banana Republic Centex Homes Dr. Marvin Derrick Grecian Gardens 20 Quilt & Sew Banfield The Pet Hospital Central Body Shop Dr. Mike Keese Green Frog Market 24th Street Café Bank of America Central Trailer Dr. Mongold Greenfield School District 29 Eyewitness News Banner Farms Central Valley Physical Therapy Dr. Raj Patel Greenfield State Preschool Dist. A Frame of Mine Gallery Barbara Patrick CFO Vintage Nursery Dr. Saman Ratnayake Grijalva Contractors A Master’s Touch Barber Honda Charley’s Grill Dry Creek Mini Barns Grimmway Farms A-1 Battery BARC Check N Go Dunlap Bros. Grover Waldon, Attorney A.J. Wright Bargain Box Cherryl Biggar, Catholic Eagleson’s Body Works GWS Automotive Equipment Abate-A-Weed Barnes Welding Healthcare West Earthworks Hall Ambulance ABSEE Window Service Bart Freer Construction Cheryl Mestmaker, Photographer ECC Hancock Fabrics Accipiter Kennels BC Childcare Chevron North America Ed Creswell, Structural Engr. Harrison Mktg. & Advertising Ace Hydraulic BeautiControl Chevron Valley Credit Union El Taco Loco Head Start Meyers Center AEA Bed Bath & Beyond Children’s Place Elder Life Health Care Services Aera Energy Bedford Construction Chipotle Eliminatory Manufacturing Health South Rehab Hospital Alan Urquhart, Graphic Artist Beechinor Cattle Company Chuck E Cheese Elvi’s Furniture Heaven-Can-Wait Animals Alice’s Grooming Beef Packers, Inc. Cindy’s Café Elyte Motor Sports Hector’s Plumbing All Star Café Bellas Specialty Awning Citibank Emmanuel’s Conv. Hospital Help-U-Sell All State Insurance Bennica Designs City of Bakersfield Empire Eye and Laser Center Heritage Professional Mng & Rlt Allen Road Veterinary Hospital Berchtold Equipment Company Claire’s Boutique Employers Training Resource Hernandez Construction Alliance Appraisal Bessie Owens Elem. School Clerou Tire Enviro Cleaners Higgins Lumbar Alpha Canine Sanctuary Best Buy Clinica Sierra Vista Equine Veterinary Surgery Ctr. Hillcrest Heating & Air ALS Bethany Services CLS Pet Store Eric Montoya Holiday Ford Alta One Federal Credit Union Beverly Fabrics Coastline Equipment Estrella Bakery Homeless Healthcare Services Alzheimer’s Association Beverly Manor Convalescent Code 3 Uniforms Ev-Leen’s Dance Studio Hometown Buffet American Cancer Society BFGC Architects Colombo Construction Co. Inc. Evergreen Healthcare Center Hot Topic American Capital Funding Big Lots Community Action Partnership Extraordinaire Model’s & Talent Houchin Blood Bank American General Media Bike Bakersfield Comprehensive Blood & Cancer Fabric Center Upholstery Howe’s Hallmark American Indian Health Project Bill Lee’s Congressman Kevin McCarthy Factory 2 U Hydratec American Lung Association Bill Sidhu, Developer Consign It Stores Fairview Head Start Icings American Star Bite Me Cookies Consumer Credit Counseling Svc Fantastic Sams ICON Printing Solutions American Tire Company BJ’s Continuum Care Management Farmer John Eggs ICS AmeriCorps – KCSOS Body Xchange Copes Food Fair Farmer’s Insurance Ideal Pharmacy-Greenfield AMF Bowling Center Blue Ribbon Coquette Handbags Fashion Bug Ideas Into Stitches Amigos Mexican Restaurant Bolthouse Farms Cornerstone Nursery Fashion Institute of Design Impact Streetwear Anchor Blue Bolthouse Farms Juice Division Cost Plus World Market Federal Bureau of Investigations In ‘N Out Angie Cave-Brown Briggs & Stratton Cost-U-Less Fence Post In West Insurance Services Animal Emergency & Urgent Care Brighthouse Networks Costco Finish Line Insect Lore USA Anita Garrett, P.A.C. Bruce Keith Architect Council of Carpenters 743 Finish Masters Interfashion Nails Apple Market BSK Country Club Car Wash Firestone Irma Carson, City Council Apprentice & Journeymen Training Buck Owens Prdctns., Crystal Palace Country Tire & Wheel Fishing Store Ironworks Speed & Custom Art Institute Bud Minton County Fair Market Fleet Card Fuels ITW ARRC Technology Budget Bolt County of Kern Flower Garden JacMar Food Distribution Arts Council of Kern Bugni Hardware and Feed CPS – Kids Count Floyd’s Jacquie Sullivan, Bkfd City Council Arvin High School Bureau of Alc., Tobacco & Firearms Craig Bolen Footlocker / Kids Footlocker Jake’s Tex Mex Assoc. Builders & Contractors Burger King Creighton Farms Foster Assessment Center Janie Budy Associated Feeds Buttonwillow Warehouse Cummins West Fran Florez, Shafter City Council Jay Bingham, Bus. Consultant At the Oaks Pet Hospital C&H Construction Cumquat Clothing.com Fresh Choice Jay’s Market AT&T Cactus Valley Custom Welding and Equipment Frito Lay JC Penney’s Automotive Radiator Service Calcot Cynthia Medeiros Froehlich Signature Homes Jeana Jost Bride & Proms Avon Products, Inc. Calif. Army National Guard Cynthia Pollard Communications Fruitvale School District Jennifer Cecero Azteca America TV California Care D’Angelos Paint Fuji Film Jim Burke Ford B.W. Implement Company Calif. Dept. of Corrections Daniel Binsfeld Fur and Feathers Jim Burke Lincoln Mercury Babies R Us Calif. Dept. of Fish & Game Daniells Phillips Vaughan & Bock FYE Music & Movies Jim Young Baja Tire Calif. Dept. of Motor Vehicles Darrell Jones & Sons G Gentry Graphics Jo Ann’s Fabric Bakersfield Adult School California FFA Association Dave Packer Homes Galey’s Marine Joan Stiles Weber Bakersfield Barber College California Highway Patrol Dean Florez, Calif. Senate Gallego’s Joe Chernabaeff Bakersfield Building Department California Land Surveyors Debra Head Bookkeeping Galvan Tire John Belfanz Homes, Inc. Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce California Living Museum Dee Jaspar & Assoc. Civil Engr. Garcia’s Feed Store John’s Incredible Pizza Bakersfield City Council Calif. State Univ., Bakersfield Del Taco Garden Pathways Joinus Beauty Supply Bakersfield City Fire Dept. Campus Specialties Denny Rushton, DDS Gary Icardo Farms Jon Johnston, Shafter City Council Bakersfield City School District Canebrake Café Dollar Tree Gaskill Homes Jose G. Cruz Bakersfield College Canyon Hills Preschool Don Mason Photography General Machine Works Jose’s Golf Range Bakersfield College Tech Prep Canyon Veterinary Donny Youngblood, Sheriff Gerry’s Barber Josh Martin Bakersfield Country Club Career Service Center Doubletree Hotel Gita Lloyd, Professional Artist JTS Modular Bakersfield Dermatology & Skin Cancer Ctr Carl’s Jr. Downtown Elementary School Gladys Zobel Juli Feller Bakersfield Envelope & Printing Carrow’s Kitchen Downtown Furniture Repair Glen Kaizer Engineer Jumbo Donuts Bakersfield Heart Hospital Carquest Dr. Bryon Glenwood Gardens Juvenile Diabetes Research Found Bakersfield Homeless Center Carter’s Automotive Dr. Donel Crow Global Fabricators Kaiser Permanente Bakersfield Magazine Cascade Glass Dr. Edward Kenien Golden Empire Transit Karen Duke Bakersfield Memorial Hospital Castle & Cooke Dr. H. Amin Golden State Peterbilt Kathy Kalson Bakersfield Museum of Art Castle Printing Dr. Holly Spon-Gross, DPM Goodies K-B Toys Bakersfield Net Cataldo’s Pizza Dr. Javier Bustamante Goodwill K-Mart Bakersfield Orthopedic Medical Cat Hospital of Bakersfield Dr. John Heidrick Gotcha Covered Kaiser Permanente, Stockdale Bakersfield Police Dept. Cathy Prout, Shafter City Council Dr. Larry Waggoner, DO Gottschalk’s KBAK TV Channel 29 Bakersfield Ranch Market #1 Catholic Healthcare West Dr. Leo P. Langlois Granite Station Feed & Tack Ken Weir, City Council Bakersfield Truck Center CCIS Central Kitchen Dr. Lynden Senar Granite Transformations Ken Whitney, Rancher Bakersfield Vet Hospital CCL Custom Laminates Dr. M. Rueras Grape Leaf Boutique Kennedy/Jenks Consultants Ballard Oil, Inc. Center for Neuroskills Dr. Marquez Great Plains Software Kento’s

Pg. 22 CAREER & TECHNICAL Kentucky Fried Chicken MAACO Body Shop Parkview Julian Convalescent Sanitation Services Co., Inc. Therasport - David Rous, P.T. Kern Adult Literacy Council Mac Make-up Party Works Saturn of Bakersfield Three Brand Cattle Co. Kern Agriculture Foundation Macy’s Department Store PAS Human Resource Conslts.KERN SC Anderson, HIGH Inc. SCHOOLThree DISTRICT Way Chevrolet Kern Cabinet Mainland Pasquini Engineering SC Architect, Inc. Thrifty Wash Kern County Animal Control Manning Beef Packing Plant Paul Ansolabehere, Veterinarian Scott McHone TIC, Inc. Kern County Black Chamber Manny’s Discount Grocery Paul Brown Architect, Inc. Sears Tim Bockman of Commerce Maric College Pavletich Electric Sepherion Staffing TJ Cross Engineers Kern County Child Care Council Mario Bugni Farms Peggy Jiles Serban Sound & Communication TJ Maxx Kern County Child Support Svc. Marshall’s Peggy Whitaker Serenity Cat Hospital Today’s Cleaners Kern Co. Dept. of Human Svc. Mary Kay Cosmetics Pensinger Rentals Serenity Home Landscape Too Fat Sandwich Kern Co. Dept. of Public Health Matthew Hadden, Engineer Pep Boys Shafter Convalescent Hospital Tori Stewart & Associates Kern Co. Dist. Attorney’s Office Mayor Harvey Hall Pepsi Cola Bottling Company Shafter Family Dental Care Total Woman Kern County Fair McDonald’s Perry’s Barber Shop Sharkey’s Pizza Tovar’s Authentic Mexican Grill Kern County Farm Bureau McDuff Graphics & Marketing Pet Salon Shi by Journeys Toys R Us Kern County Fire Department McIntosh & Associates Petco Shirley’s Designs Trek Imaging of Bakersfield Kern County Hispanic Chamber McWhorter Pest Control Petrissan Dairy Shoe Pavilion Trenz Manufacturing Kern County Maintenance Melissa Doiron Phil Haws Shoes 4 Less Trevor Jones Kern Co. Mental Health Dept. Melo Gas & Gear Pinnacle Technologies Sierra Bank Tru Value Hardware Kern County Museum Mercy Child Development Cntr Pioneer Village Sierra Fly Fishing Turman Construction Kern County Personnel Dept. Mercy Center Pizza Hut Sierra Gateway Market Turner Translift Kern County Probation Dept. Mercy Hospital Pizza Max Sillect Care Animal Hospital Turning Point Kern County Roads Dept. Mervyns Platinum Paws Grooming Sierra Mortuary / Funeral Home Tyler Williams Kern County Sheriff’s Office Mesa Chiropractic Plato’s Closet Signee Hoffman Chiropractic U-Haul Kern County Supt. of Schools Mesa West Medical Group Player One Sizzler UC Ag Research Station Kern Co. Waste Management Metal Tek Plaza Jewelers Skyline Cabinets UC Ag Cooperative Extension Kern Crest Manor MGM Body Shop Plumbers & Fitters Local 409 S.L. Shaw, Inc. UC Merced Kern Door Michael Rubio, Kern Co. Supv. Poppy Hills Australian Sheppard Snelling Staffing Uncle Sam’s Kern Economic Dvlpmnt Corp. Michael’s Porter & Assoc. Engineering Snider’s Cyclery Uniform Shop Kern Faculty Medical Group Michaud’s Low Cost Insurance Powerhouse Soccer Warehouse Union Bank of California Kern Government Television Mid State Development Precious Jewelry Social Security Administration Unity Marketing Kern Medical Center Mike Chase, Ag Engineer Preferred Family Health Care Sonic Drive In Universal Technical Institute Kern Regional Center Mike Doiron Premier Quality Builders South Kern Machinery University of Phoenix Kern Schools Federal CU Mike Doyle Pro Nails South Valley Farms University of Southern California Kern Security Systems, Inc. Mike’s Uniforms Processes Unlimited Southern Auto Supply Univision Kern Steel Millennium Surgery Center Pros Ranch Market Southfork Transmission Urquhart Townson Design Kern Surgical Supply Ming Avenue Child Devlop Ctr. Quad Knopf Southwest Veterinary Hospital U.S. Army National Guard Kern Valley Health Care Ming Avenue Childcare Quality Lock Spanish Radio Group U.S. Forest Service Kern Valley Printing Minuteman Press Que Pasa SPCA U.S. Military, All Branches Kern Wind Energy Association Mobil Gas Quick Cash Specialty Trim and Awning USA Supplies & Signs Kernville Animal Hospital Modern Way Market Quinn Company Sportswear Mart Valley Achievement Center KERO TV Channel 23 Molly J’s Quiznos St. Francis Valley Feed Kevin Nelson, F.N.P. Mony’s R&R Electric Communications St. John’s Lutheran Church Valley Inst. of Prosthetics/Orthotics KGET TV Channel 17 Motor City Auto Center Rabobank Arena Starrh Farms Valley Medical Group KGET TV Telemundo Motor City GMC Rain for Rent State Farm Insurance Valpredo Produce KGOV, County & City Motor City Lexus Rainbow Car Wash Stay Focused Mentoring Venture Out RV Kim Ryder Appraisals Movie 6 Theater Rainforest Car Wash Steir’s RV Verizon Wireless King & Gardiner Farms Mr. Tibbs Ribs Ralph Renz Stephanie Marina, Engineer Video Memories (Rosedale Ranch) Mr. Tuxedo Ranch Market Stine Veterinary Hospital Village Grill - Shafter Kinship Center Mt. Mesa Market Randal’s Wholesale Flowers Stock Building Supply VIP Grooming Kirschenmann Farms Mt. Vernon Elementary Rankin Ranch Stock Lumber Vons Kiwanis Mt. Vernon Vet Hospital Regal Entertainment Group Stockdale Exchange Club Wal-Mart Klassen Corporation Museum of Tolerance Regional Occupational Center Strawberry Patches Walgreens, Inc. Klein Denatale Goldner NAPA Auto Parts Registered Nurse Explorers Structure Cast Wall Street T-Shirt Co. Kohl’s Neira’s Body Works Rene’s Market Subway Wallace & Smith KS Fabrication & Machine Neira’s Collision Center, Inc. Renfro & Elliott Architecture Sue Benham, Bkfld. City Council Warren Miner, Engineer La Colonia Restaurant Nelda’s Diner, Inc. Return Buy Sun World, Inc.-Tech. Dept. Washington Mutual Bank La Dolche Vida Boutique Netmedic, LLC Rexland Acres State Preschool Sunbelt Rentals Waters Edge Design La Illusion New Generation Graphics Richardson Child Development Sundance Tanning Salon Wattenbarger Construction Lake Isabella Market New Horizon Graphics Richland School District Super Taco Wayside Elementary Lamb Chop Harvesting Nextel Rick’s Automotive Suzette’s Cleaners Wellhead, Inc. Lashes & Mustaches Nicholas Construction Rio Bravo Tomato SWF Mesa Embroidery Machine West Kern Machinery Laurel Glenn Tennis Café Nicole Parra, Calif. Assembly Rite Aide T.A. Cyclery West Power Products, Inc. Laurel Glenn Tennis Club Niferson Beauty Supply River Valley Dental T.J. Maxx Westchester Bowl – Mossman’s Leighton Group Nile Point Veterinary Hospital Robert Reed Taft College Westec Training Center Levi’s Dressmaking & Alteration Niles Street Plumbing Rogers Jewelry Co. Taji’s Western Farm Service Lexus of Bakersfield No Fear Roger’s Rentals Taylor Tire & Brake Western Graphics Life Uniform North Beardsley State Preschool Roland Consulting te Velde Dairy Western Milling Lifetime/Westbend North Kern Vocational Training Rosedale Hand Carwash Teaze Salon Western Power Products Lightspeed Systems North of the River Vet Hospital Rosewood Retirement Com. TEC Service Western Sky Dairy Linda Fauke Nursing Explorer Post Round-up Feed Store Teeter’s Car Wash Western Stockman’s Market Linda Findley, P.A.C. Oasis Dairy Roxanne Photography & Frame Teeter’s Mobil 1 Lube Express Western Valve Lindsey’s Little Daycare Oildale Tire Roy Ashburn, CA State Senate Telemundo KKEY-11 Westside ROP Little Caesar’s Olive Drive Veterinary Hospital Royer Studios Terrio Sports & Fitness Center White Forest Nursery Log Cabin Florist One Hour Martinizing Russo’s Books The Bakersfield Californian Whitewater Car Wash Lola’s Clothing Ordiz Melby Architects Rusty’s Pizza The Barbers Shoppe Wild Child Promotions Loma Linda State Preschool Pacific Irrigation, Inc. S&P Mechanical The Ceramic Shop Williams Monument Co. Longfellow Elementary School Pacific Gas & Electric S & S Body Shop The Drug Store Willis Design Studio Longfellow State Preschool Pacific Health Education Center Sagebrush Medical Plaza The Garlic Company Women’s Club of Bakersfield Long’s Drug Store Pacific Sun Salotto Hair Design The Gleaner’s Wooddale Market Lord’s Little Angels Pacific Theater Salter Lab The Lung Association Woodrow Wallace Preschool Lorene’s Ranch Restaurant Palla Preschool Sampson Steel The Marcom Group Woodworks Unlimited Lori Hudgens, Mercy Hospital Panama Buena Vista USD San Joaquin Bank The Mentor Network Wyco Tech Los Hermanos Panama Equine Hospital San Joaquin Community Hosp. The Metro Galleries Young’s Market Love, Inc. Panda Express San Joaquin Valley College The Pet Shop Youth for Christ Lufkin Industries Pantry Restaurant San Joaquin Vet Hospital The Pizza Barn Zack Scrivner, Bkfld City Council Lyle’s Beauty College Paramount Farms Sandra Holland The Yellow Rose Florist Zoom Graphics

CAREER & TECHNICAL Pg. 23 KERN HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT AREER ECHNICAL C & T NORTH HIGH SCHOOL (661) 399-3351 Principal...... Dr. Bryon Schaefer CONTACT Assistant Principal ...... Russell Shipley C Head Counselor ...... Walt Schartmann Agriculture Program ...... 393-1271 INFORMATION Marine Jr. ROTC ...... Ext. 11

REGIONAL OCCUPATIONAL CTR. (661) 831-3327 Principal...... Sandra Banducci ARVIN HIGH SCHOOL Assistant Principal ...... Tess Lake (661) 854-5561 Head Counselor ...... Vickie Johnston Principal ...... Blanca Cavazos Assistant Principal ...... Melissa Boatman RUGGENBERG CAREER CENTER Head Counselor ...... Mary Crider FRONTIER HIGH SCHOOL (661) 366-4401 Agriculture Program ...... Ext. 410 (661) 829-1107 Program Coordinator ...... Carissa Krizo Army Jr. ROTC Program ...... Ext. 642 Principal ...... Jay Sullivan Construction Academy ...... Ext. 409 Assistant Principal ...... Jason Hodgson RIDGEVIEW HIGH SCHOOL Health Academy ...... Ext. 471 Head Counselor ...... Merci Del Rosario Manufacturing Program ...... Ext. 503 (661) 398-3100 GOLDEN VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL Principal...... Steve Holmes (661) 827-0800 Assistant Principal ...... Dan Shannon BAKERSFIELD HIGH SCHOOL Head Counselor ...... Gaylene Pelz Principal ...... Dean Juola (661) 324-9841 Agriculture Program ...... Ext. 203 Assistant Principal ...... Vickie Spanos Principal ...... David Reese Information Technology Academy .....Ext. 810 Head Counselor ...... Pat Janousek Assistant Principal ...... Stan Greene Head Counselor ...... Irene Gonzalez Auto Program ...... Ext 736 Wood/Metal Programs ...... Ext. 744 SCHUETZ CAREER CENTER Agriculture Program ...... Ext. 238 (661) 827-4800 Air Force Jr. ROTC ...... Ext. 55 HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOL Program Coordinator ...... Jim Bennett CEO Public Service Academy .... Ext. 139/196 Fashion Design Program ...... Ext. 99 (661) 872-2777 Principal ...... Gwen Nielsen SHAFTER HIGH SCHOOL Assistant Principal ...... Patrick Blake BAKERSFIELD ADULT SCHOOL (661) 746-4961 Head Counselor ...... Alex Vasquez Principal...... John Davis (661) 835-1855 Agriculture Program ...... Ext. 90 Assistant Principal ...... Octavio Patino Principal ...... Susan Handy Head Counselor ...... Gary Kern Assistant Principal ...... Jodi Loeffler INDEPENDENCE HIGH SCHOOL Agriculture Program ...... Ext. 153 Career Counselor ...... Gena Lieske (661) 834-8001 Auto & Industrial Technology ...... Ext. 23 F St. Programs, Nancy Williams ..... 861-1151 Principal ...... Willie Sandoval Mt. Vernon/Outlying Area Programs..Ext. 131 Assistant Principal ...... Connie Grumling SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL

Head Counselor ...... Christy Fraley (661) 831-3680 CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL KERN VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL Principal...... Mike Zulfa (661) 588-8601 Assistant Principal ...... Jason George Principal ...... Steve Wedel (760) 379-2611 Head Counselor...... Marjorie Smith Assistant Principal ...... Carlos Sardo Principal ...... Dr. Jeanie Brachear Army Jr. ROTC ...... 832-5738 Head Counselor ...... April Woody Assistant Principal ...... John Brown Criminal Justice Academy ...... Ext. 22 Project Lead The Way ...... Pierre Peasha Head Counselor ...... Jessica Horacek Engineering & Industrial Academy ...... Ext. 95 Agriculture Program ...... Ext. 011 Medical Academy ...... Ext. 922 EAST BAKERSFIELD HIGH SCHOOL STOCKDALE HIGH SCHOOL (661) 871-7221 LIBERTY HIGH SCHOOL (661) 665-2800 Principal ...... Librado “Lee” Vasquez (661) 587-0925 Principal...... Ramon Hendrix Assistant Principal ...... Mark Balch Principal ...... Pat Preston Assistant Principal ...... Roger Sanchez Head Counselor ...... Raul Martinez Assistant Principal ...... Libby Wyatt Head Counselor ...... Troy Mehlhaff Health Academy ...... Ext. 52 Head Counselor ...... Carmen Davis Medical Academy ...... Ext. 37 Multi Media Academy ...... Ext. 66

WEST HIGH SCHOOL FOOTHILL HIGH SCHOOL MIRA MONTE HIGH SCHOOL (661) 832-2822 (661) 366-4491 (661) 366-1800 Principal...... Dean McGee Principal ...... Brenda Lewis Principal ...... Jaime Quinonez Assistant Principal ...... Terrie Bernardin Assistant Principal ...... Scott Odlin Assistant Principal ...... Debra Vigstrom Head Counselor ...... Dawn Land-Walker Head Counselor ...... Joan Herman Head Counselor ...... Lupe Sanchez Agri-Business Academy ...... Ext. 71

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