College and Career Readiness
Vision
TJUHSD students will develop the skills and knowledge to empower them to productively contribute to a global society through meaningful and relevant learning opportunities.
College and Career Readiness means students are:
- Ready to enter college and do college-level coursework without remediation
- Ready for entry-level careers that offer the opportunity for advancement
Mission
The mission of TJUHSD is to empower all students to graduate with college, career, and life readiness skills.
Expected Student Outcomes
As a result of being College and Career Ready, all students will know and be able to demonstrate:
- The ability to independently think critically, to organize and analyze information, to make sound decisions, and to solve complex problems
- The ability to work independently and collaboratively with students and adults and to demonstrate appropriate character as well as cultural and social awareness
- The ability to effectively communicate with a diverse population through multiple modalities, including verbal, non-verbal, listening, and writing while utilizing up-to-date technology
- The ability to use creativity and imagination in developing innovative solutions applicable to an evolving society
- The non-cognitive skills of self-efficacy, self-advocacy, self-regulation, academic motivation, and grit
- The ability to set short and long-term goals; adapt to change; persist; and demonstrate social, cultural, and civic responsibility
- The understanding that there are multiple pathways to success and the knowledge of how to navigate the post-secondary institutions’, as well as career and industry processes
College and Career Readiness Academies
Career Academies and Pathways of Tulare Joint Union High Schools
Would you like to learn more about our career academies and pathways of Tulare Joint Union High Schools? We invite you to view our CTE video for more information.
Academy of Engineering (AOE)
If you love math and science, the academy of engineering is for you!
Students in the engineering pathway will begin building their understanding of the fundamental laws of engineering through cutting-edge design and hands-on, computer-generated prototypes that lead to the development of fully functional products. AOE electives include introduction to engineering design; digital electronics; principles of engineering; computer integrated manufacturing; biotechnical engineering; civil engineering and architecture; and engineering design and development.
Art Media and Entertainment (AME)
Are you an aspiring artist or future film maker? Welcome to the world of art!
Students in the academy of art prepare for college and career through presentations highlighting students’ love of music, performing theater, theater production, and video and graphic arts. Academy of art elective courses include 3D art, band, drama, film arts/photography, and visual arts.
Pre-Med Academy (PMA)
Do you dream of being a doctor or helping people? This is where you belong!
The pre-med academy is the premier health sciences pathway that allows students to explore the many professional careers in the medical field. The pre-med pathway incorporates honors and Advanced Placement math and science courses, as well as electives that include health careers exploration, biotechnology, principles of information technology in health careers, and an on-site internship at a local health care facility.
