Career and Technical Education - Bellevue School District

Career and Technical Education 

Bellevue School District 

12111 NE 1st Street 

Bellevue, WA 98005 

PO Box 90010 

Bellevue, WA 98009-9010 

Phone: 425-456-4181 

Fax: 425-456-4187 

www.bsd405.org/cte 

Q. Estelle Collins, Director 

Elaine Caufield, Coordinator 

Kathy Carpenter, Secretary 

Marilyn Henselman, Curriculum Developer 

Joel Geist, Tech. Assistant 

Monte Steere, CTE Tech 

Sharon Kautz, Executive Director 

Eva Collins, Assistant Superintendent 

J. Tim Mills, Superintendent 

The Bellevue School District is committed to providing equal opportunities for all persons without 

regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, 

sex, or other extraneous factors. Questions regarding this policy or procedures may be directed to 

the district Title IX Officer and Section 504/ADA Coordinator. 

This publication was designed by students from Sammamish High Schools’s Production Graphics class. 

Teaching Academy Accounting 


Community Report 2012-2013 

Bellevue High School 

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BELLEVUE SCHOOL DISTRICT! 

CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION

Message from the Superintendent 

Career and Technical Education is becoming a leader in ensuring flexible and relevant 

learning experiences that keep students engaged in their classes while providing a realworld, 

career-oriented curriculum. Our mission in Bellevue is “to provide all students 

with an exemplary college preparatory education so they can succeed in college, 

career, and life.” This mission is clearly reflected in the work of our CTE teachers who 

work cooperatively with district level staff to provide learning experiences that will 

engage students in their classes, help them to acquire skills and knowledge relevant to 

future careers, and enhance academic achievement so they will be prepared for entry 

into a four-year college, community college or technical college. Students in Career 

and Technical Education in Bellevue are being prepared also for another option upon 

high school completion – immediate entry into the workforce. These skills are no longer simply “nice to have,” 

but actually a requirement for success. 

Our students in Bellevue are active members of Career and Technical Students Organizations such as DECA, 

FCCLA, and SkillsUSA. These organizations provide skills and knowledge relevant to future careers and have 

a proven positive effect on academic engagement and achievement. CTE provides opportunities for students 

to delve deeper into classes and programs that reflect their interests. There are sixty-eight CTE classes offered 

in the Bellevue School District including WaNIC (Washington Network of Innovative Careers) courses offered 

through Lake Washington Institute of Technology. 

Career and Technical Education programs have an enormous yet often overlooked impact on students, school 

districts, and the nation. Most now however, understand and appreciate that CTE has created a connection 

between the “real world” and the concepts they learn in school. They also realize that society needs people 

with different skills sets to function effectively. Parents, as well, recognize that Career and Technical Education 

is paramount to achieving educational and career goals, and that CTE is an integral part of the “whole school 

experience.” All of us are excited about the continued development of CTE programs in the Bellevue School 

District as well as its impact on preparing students for success in a global economy. We look forward to creating 

even more opportunities for measurable growth and achievement in academics and overall career-readiness 

experiences. 

J. Tim Mills, Ed.D 

Superintendent, 


CTE Courses Offered in the Bellevue School District 

High School 

Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources 

Urban Environmental Horticulture 

Environmental Horticulture 

Floral Design and Marketing 

Architecture and Construction 

Metals Technology 

Advanced Metals Technology 

Welding/Metal Fabrication 

Woods Technology 

Advanced Woods Technology 

Arts, AV Technology & Communication 

Radio/Television Broadcasting 

Radio Broadcasting 

Television Broadcasting 

Digital Video & Audio Production 

Advanced Digital Video & Audio Production 

Media Production 

Introduction to Graphic Communication 

Advanced Graphics Arts 

Production Graphic Communications 

Computer Graphics/Graphic Design 

Advanced Computer Graphics 

Photography 

Advanced Photography 

AP Photography Portfolio/2-D Design 

Technical Theater 

Business, Management & Administration 

Accounting 1 

Accounting 2 

Accounting 3 

Accounting 4 

Business and Personal Finance 

Business Law 

IB Business and Management SL 

Introduction to Computer Essentials 

Computing Essentials 

Advanced Computing Essentials/Microsoft 

Education & Training 

Teaching Academy 

Advanced Teaching Academy 

Health Services 

Health Science Careers 

Hospitality & Tourism 

Catering and Hospitality 

Culinary Arts/Chef Training 

Advanced Culinary Arts/Chef Training 

Information Technology 

IB Information Technology in a Global Society SL 

IB Information Technology in a Global Society HL 

Computer Technology 

CISCO Networking Academy 

Advanced CISCO – CCNP 

Advanced CISCO – Network Security 

Video Game and Simulation Design 

Introduction to Computer Programming 

AP Computer Science 

Web Publishing 

Human Services 

Foods and Nutrition 

Advanced Foods and Nutrition 

Independent Living 

Interior Design and Housing 

Human Development 

Marketing, Sales, and Service 

Marketing and Business 

Advanced Marketing and Entrepreneurship 

Retail Management – Student Store 

Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) 

Introduction to Engineering Design 1 

Introduction to Engineering Design 2 

Principles of Engineering 1 

Principles of Engineering 2 

Transportation 

Introduction to Automotive Technology 

Automotive Technology 

Middle School 

Technology Education/STEM 

Applied Technology 

Design/Engineering Technology 1 

Design/Engineering Technology 2 

Space, Science and Technology 

Photography/Video Production 

Media Technology 1 

Video Production 1 

Video Production 2 

Science Academy (Odle Middle School ONLY) 

Science Academy 6 



Technology Education 

Digital Technology 1 

Digital Technology 2

Career and Technical Education Advisory Groups 

Career and Technical Education advisory committees advise, assist and provide support and advocacy for quality CTE 

programs. Advisory committee volunteers have the opportunity to learn more about the CTE program and the instructors 

are able to increase their understanding of the job market, employers’ needs and community opportunities. 

CTE Advisory Committees: 

• Provide information to update, modify, expand, and improve the quality of programs. 

• Support and strengthen their partnerships between business, labor, community, and education. 

• Make recommendations that will strengthen and expand the CTE curriculum and provide assistance in 

implementing these recommendations. 

• Identify and validate academic and occupational competencies, determining priorities, and review and 

evaluate programs. 

• Communicate long-term goals and objectives of the CTE programs to students, parents, employers, and 

the community. 

There are two kinds of advisory groups – the General Advisory Council and the Program-specific Advisory. The General 

Advisory Council provides direction and guidance to administrators and teachers for the entire Career and Technical 

Education programs offered by a district. This type of advisory group is usually formed at the secondary level to serve skills 

centers and high schools. A program specific advisory committee focuses on providing direction for a specific CTE program 

within a high school or skills center. Various school districts often combine program advisory committees that serve the 

same occupational area. 

Advisory Boards That Serve Our Programs 

• General Advisory Committee 

• Automotive Technology 

• Business and Marketing 

• Construction Technology 

• Culinary Arts 

• Family and Consumer Science Education 

• Health Science Careers 

• Information Technology 

• Horticultural Science 

• Multi-Media & Broadcasting 

Message from the CTE Director 

Career and Technical Education is an essential component of the high school 

curriculum. It is critical in meeting the needs of students in academic achievement, 

career exploration, career preparation, and leadership development and as a result 

represents as much as a third of their high school experience. 

Through Career and Technical Education in our district, students explore career 

opportunities and learn how core school subjects like math, science, reading, and 

writing are used in real-life by engineers, green technology experts, health care 

providers, construction workers, and many other professionals. In the Bellevue School 

District we understand the unique ability of CTE to prepare young people for current 

jobs as well as careers of the future. With this understanding we have established well-designed CTE programs 

that focus on making students more postsecondary education and career-ready. Our programs are rigorous, 

relevant, project-based, and effective. They are about both career and college with programs of study that are 

standards-based and meet all requirements of both federal and state law. Our technical programs are designed 

around industry-standards and certification, where appropriate. 

CTE students gain leadership skills through participation in organizations like DECA (Distributive Education Clubs 

of America – BHS, NHS, IHS); SkillsUSA (Health Services – SHS; Automotive Service Technology – BHS; and 

Graphics Communication – SHS); and FCCLA (Family Career and Community Leaders of America at BHS, SHS, 

NHS). These CTSO’s (Career and Technical Student Organizations) are recognized as integral to the career and 

technical education program. They provide a unique program of career and leadership development, motivation, 

and recognition exclusively for middleschool/junior high and secondary students enrolled in career and technical 

programs. CTSO’s are not “clubs” to which only a few career and technical students belong. Rather, a CTSO is 

a powerful instructional tool that works best when integrated into the career and technical curriculum and 

classroom by an instructor who is committed to the development of the total person. 

CTE helps prepare students to succeed in high demand occupations within the 21 st century’s competitive global 

economy by promoting quality instructional partnerships with business, industry and the academic community. 

We are grateful for the relationships we have established with Microsoft TEALS, ACE, Bellevue College, WaNIC, 

and the Workforce Development Council of Seattle-King County. Through these partnerships we can prepare 

students for post-secondary education and employment in a competitive global economy. 

In Bellevue we continue to support the delivery of achievement, not just in academics, but in overall careerreadiness. 

To meet this goal we must continue to design appropriate curriculum and create learning environments 

based on everyday, real-world, project based experiences that appropriately prepare all students for success in 

both careers and college. 

Q. Estelle Collins 

Career and Technical Education Director 


• Production Graphics 

• Teaching Academy 

• Welding & Metals

Career and Technical Education Principles 

• CTE is critical to ensuring that the United States leads in global competitiveness. 

• CTE actively partners with employers to design and provide high-quality, 

dynamic programs. 

• CTE prepares students to succeed in further education and careers. 

• CTE is delivered through comprehensive programs of study aligned to The 

National Career Clusters Framework. 

• CTE is a results-driven system that demonstrates a positive return on 

investment. 

WaNIC was established to provide advanced-level 

Career and Technical Education programs based on 

rigorous academic and industry standards, preparing 

students for post-secondary education and successful 

entry into high-skill, high-demand careers and 

employment. 

Course Offerings 2013-14 

Arts, Media, Communication, & Design 

• Production Graphics 

• Interior Design 

• Media Production Technology 

• Radio/TV Broadcasting Technology 

• Technical Theatre Performance & Production 

Business & Management 

• Event Planning, Hospitality and Tourism 

• International Entrepreneurship (SC) 

• Sports & Entertainment Marketing/ 

Management 

Engineering, Science, & Technology 

• Automotive Technology (SC) 

• Biotechnology 

• Carpentry/Construction Tech (SC) 

• DigiPen Robotics & Future Tech (SC) 

• Sustainable Engineering & Design 

• Welding Technology/Metal Fabrication 

Health & Human Services 

• American Sign Language 

• Criminal Justice 

• Culinary Arts (SC) 

• Dental Careers (SC) (NEW) 

• Fire & Life Safety (SC) 

• Health Science Careers – NAC (SC) 

• Medical Careers – MA (SC) 

• Sports Medicine (SC) 

• Teaching Academy 

Information Technology 

• Animation Foundations & Production 

• CISCO Networking Academy (SC) 

• Computer Science/JAVA Program (AP/IB) 

• DigiPen Animation Academy (AP) (SC) 

• DigiPen Video Game Program (AP) (SC) 

Natural Resources & Agri-Science 

• Environmental Science (AP) 

• Floral Design 

• Horticulture 

• Plant Science/Floral Design (SC) 

For detailed information about our programs, 

please go to our website: www.wanic.org 

or speak with your Career Specialist. 

Registration begins 2/1/2013. 

(SC)= class may be Skills Center (3 credits)

Did you know that students in the Bellevue School District are eligible to earn college credit for certain Career 

and Technical Education (CTE) classes at their high school? If a student is currently enrolled in a Tech Prep 

class, they may be eligible to earn college credit right now in addition to their high school credit (this is called 

“Dual Credit”). To earn college credit students must follow four simple steps: 

1. Be currently enrolled in a ‘Tech Prep’ CTE high school class. 

2. Register for the Tech Prep program while they are in the class (www.techprepcc.org) 

3. Pay the $46 annual consortium fee 

4. Receive a grade of “B” or higher in the class. 

What is Tech Prep? 

Students enrolled in Tech Prep can earn college credit in high school courses that are formally aligned – articulated 

– with college courses. Most of the ‘Tech Prep’ high school classes articulated are part of a Career and 

Technical Education (CTE) program and they connect with a professional/technical certificate or degree. 

Career and Technology in the Middle School 

Career and Technology Education courses at the middle school level provide students with the opportunity to 

obtain useful knowledge and skills used in modern society. These skills include a process oriented, hands-on, 

project-focused approach to learning. Projects emphasize a design cycle, building, evaluating and documenting 

open ended challenges. Projects are student driven and emphasize leadership skills including engineering 

concepts as well as safe and appropriate use of machinery and technology. 

CTE Courses offered at the middle school program 

Applied Technology 

Design, Engineering and Technology 1 & 2 

(Project Lead the Way) 

Space, Science and Technology 

Video Production 1 & 2 

Advantages of Tech Prep: 

Students can... 

• Explore a career and earn college credits while still in high school 

• Save hundreds (or thousands) of dollars on tuition, fees, books & transportation! 

• Explore careers requiring the development of related academic skills in mathematics, communication, science and 

technology! 

• Learn challenging material taught with a realistic hands on approach 

Bellevue School District ~ At a Glance 

Overall, students earning college credit for their Tech Prep courses went down this past year, however eligible students 

increased. This is due to last school year’s addition of a $46 consortium fee. 

Digital Technology 1 & 2 

Media Technology 1 

Jeff Goforth, Tillicum Middle School 

Please encourage students to discuss this tremendous opportunity with their CTE teacher, Counselor or Career Specialist. To 

find out which Tech Prep classes are available in the Bellevue School District, please visit our website www.techprepcc.org or 

contact us at: 

Tech Prep College Connections 

3000 Landerholm Circle SE • Bellevue WA 98007-6484 

Phone: 425.564.6158 • Email: techprep@bellevuecollege.edu • Website: www.techprepcc.org 

KODU – Tyee Middle School – Linn Gable, Emma Beale, and Leila Chihab. 

(Currently Newport High School students)

Bellevue High School 

10416 Wolverine Way, Bellevue, Washington 98004 

Scott Powers - Principal 

Russell White and Kristen Haizlip - Assistant Principals 

Brad Conger - Career and Technical Education Department Chairman 

Bellevue High School is completing a significant modernization and an addition which will be completed in 

January, 2013. Construction has been phased to allow classes to continue on-site. The new CTE wing provides 

state of the art labs for student learning with a robust infrastructure to support current and future technologies. 

New digital/video, radio broadcasting studios allow Bellevue students to take programs to the next level. There 

is also a new automotive technology center that better supports our 

NATEF certified WaNIC Skills Program. Digital Photography offers stateof-the-art 

photo editing software as well as a brand new professional 

photo studio. Students showcase their work in local contests and art 

displays in the community. The new foods lab provides students with 

the experience of cooking for themselves as well as understanding 

the importance of nutrition and health. All the new technology CTE 

classrooms are tiered computer labs that increase student involvement 

and visibility. The CTE Department at Bellevue looks toward the future 

with a partnership with Microsoft through TEALS (Technology Education 

And Literacy in Schools). This is a program which recruits, mentors, and 

places high tech professionals in classrooms as part-time teachers in a 

team teaching model. This type of arrangement gives the TEALS teacher 

an opportunity to learn effective teaching skills and the highly qualified 

Demographics at a Glance 

Approximate Enrollment – 1359 

Free/Reduced Lunch – 14% 

ESL Population – 6% 

Special Education Population – 7% 

African American – 3% 

Asian/Pacific Islander – 26% 

Hispanic – 4% 

White – 61% 

Multi – 4% 

classroom teacher an opportunity to update critical technology skills that will lead to an even more rewarding 

classroom experience. A Career Specialist remains on-site at the school five days per week and is responsible for 

developing and implementing a comprehensive career education program. 

CTE at Bellevue: Bellevue High School offers 38 courses in its Career and Technical Education Program. These 

courses are in the following areas: 

• Arts, A/V Technology & Communication 

• Business, Management & Administration 


• Human Services 

• Marketing, Sales & Service 

• Transportation 

The International School 

445 128 th Avenue SE., Bellevue, WA., 98005 

Jen Rose, Principal 

Students at The International School participate in a one week Career & Technical Education experience every 

year. Each Focus Week activity provides instruction in work skills in one or more of the following areas: industrial 

arts, home and family life education, business and office education, agricultural education, health occupations 

education, vocational education, trade and industrial education, technical education and career education. 

During 9 th – 12 th grade, students have access to quality work experiences, develop strong relationships with 

adults and cultivate relationships with students outside of their normal social group in a stimulating environment 

outside of the regular curriculum and classroom. One credit of Career and Technical Education is earned after 

the successful completion of four Focus Weeks. Research and information gathered during these four weeks is 

then incorporated into a Senior Project which is a requirement for graduation. 

Career Center & Career Specialists 

Resources for Students’ Futures 

Four of the high schools in the Bellevue School District (Bellevue, Interlake, Newport, and Sammamish) house a Career 

Center. The Career Specialists develop and implement comprehensive career education programs in helping students 

discover their career goals and aspirations. 

Resources available to students in the Career Center include: 

• Individual Career Exploration—one-to-one sessions/career interest inventories 

• Career Programs—events (information sessions, summer camps, etc.), and offerings 

• Job Hunting Materials—resume, cover letter, interview tips, etc. 

• Job Shadows—partner with local businesses/professionals in the student’s area of interest 

• Career-Related Field Trips 

• Professional Guest Speakers 

• Internships—specifically offered by local businesses 

Each school also offers many Career & Technical Education courses, some of which are accredited WaNIC (Washington 

Network for Innovative Careers) courses. These classes provide in-depth education and hands-on experience for students 

in particular fields. Bellevue School District Courses include: Automotive Technology, Radio/TV Broadcasting, Media Production, 

Horticulture, Welding/Metal Fabrication, Cisco, Culinary Arts, Teaching Academy, Health Science, and Production 

Graphics. Students register for these courses through their school’s Career Specialist. 

Our Career Specialists and their contact information, together with specialties they feature, are listed below: 

Julie Worden, Bellevue High School 

Julie specializes in organizing the 

ACE (Architecture, Construction and 

Engineering) Mentoring program in 

Bellevue School District. 

(425) 456-7028 wordenj@bsd405.org 

Donna Mattison, Newport High School 

Donna spotlights scholarship opportunities 

for career and technical education 

students. 

(425) 456-7460 mattisond@bsd405.org 

Susan Pass, Interlake High School 

Susan focuses on job search skills, 

resume writing, and making career 

related experiences and opportunities 

available to students. 

(425) 456-7213 passs@bsd405.org 

Ortansa McDonald, Sammamish High School 

Ortansa motivates young women to participate 

in the I.G.N.I.T.E. (Inspiring Girls 

Now in the Technology Evolution) Program, 

and coordinates SHS Alumni Day. 

(425) 456-7637 mcdonaldo@bsd405.org

Bellevue Big Picture School 

14844 SE 22nd Street, Bellevue, WA. 98007 

Bethany Spinler, Principal 

Bellevue Big Picture School is a secondary (6 th – 12 grade) school-of-choice. In partnership with the nationally 

recognized Big Picture Learning Network, five guiding principles provide the schools foundation and framework: 

personalization, adult-world connections, a common intellectual mission, supportive partnerships, and shared 

leadership and responsibility. The school is uniquely structured to educate, support, and guide students from 

middle school through high school graduation, building bridges across grade levels that lead to college success. 

The Big Picture School opened in September, 2011 with students enrolled in 6 th and 9 th grades only. In Sept. 2012, 

the middle school opened with students in both 6 th and 7 th grades and the high school opened with students in 9 th 

and 10 th grades. In the future all 10 th grade students will take a 2-credit internship class for CTE credit. During the 

first ten weeks in this class, students will learn about career areas, resume writing, interview skills, job shadows, 

and more. Upon completion of the class, students will participate in a variety of internships two days per week 

that will connect their interests with the real world and academic projects. 









White – 68% 

Multi – 10% 

Interlake High School 

16245 NE 24 th Street, Bellevue, WA, 98008 

Maria Frieboes-Gee, Principal 

Jeff Lowell and Katie Klug, Assistant Principals 

Career and Technical Education Department Chairman-Jim Agnew 

Interlake High School is unique because it is recognized as one of the ten miracle schools in America. Programs 

at Interlake include a Center Program, an International Baccalaureate (IB) Program, and a Gifted Program. The 

student body is diverse consisting of various racial and ethnic groups as well as an ELL population. The student 

body still performs at or above grade level while participating in a variety of after-school activities, athletic 

events, clubs and organizations. There were 125 students last year who received IB diplomas and it is estimated 

that there are currently over 150 IB candidates in this year’s senior class. 

CTE at Interlake: Interlake offered 24 CTE courses last year in: 

• A/V Technology and Communication 

• Business, Management, and Administration 

• Construction 


• Marketing, Sales and Services 

• Urban and Environmental Horticulture / Floral Design & Marketing 

• Worksite Learning 

Looking Ahead: As the Career and Technical Education Department looks toward the future, growth in DECA 

(Distributive Education Clubs of America) program is expected due to the successes of the program and student 

member participation at the national convention. An International Baccalaureate Business Management course 

is being taught for the first time this year offering students expanded opportunities for college preparation. The 

Interlake Robotics team is anticipating another highly competitive year as students craft their skills to develop a 

robot capable of competing on the national level. 

Mr. Moody with Sierra Bartle, Adam Benmalek, 

and Elizabeth Elsbree preparing for an internship 

experience. 



Prism Only - 246 

Without Prism - 1217 


Prism Only - 4% 

Without Prism - 31% 







Native American Count - 1 

Prism Only - 0 

Without Prism - 1 










White – 46% 



Multi – 7% 


Without Prism - 7%

Newport High School 

4333 Factoria Blvd., Bellevue, Washington 98006 

Heidi Fedore - Principal 

Dan Irvine and Dusty Steere - Assistant Principals 

Jeff Mason - Career and Technical Education Department Chairman 

Sammamish High School 

100 140th Avenue SE, Bellevue, Washington 98005 

Tom Duenwald - Principal 

Michelle Renee, Tom O’Connor - Assistant Principals 

Jeff Bright - Career and Technical Education Department Chairman 

Newport High School is the largest of the four high schools in the Bellevue School District. The school was 

recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School in 2003-2004; was a finalist for the Intel/Scholastic Academic 

Excellence Award in 2004-05; and continues to rank in the top 40 high schools in the nation according to 

Newsweek magazine. Through WaNIC (The Washington Network for Innovative Careers) the school offers a 

three-period per day advanced course in CISCO Networking and Culinary Arts, as well as two-period per day 

classes in Media Production and Teaching Academy. 

CTE at Newport: Newport offered 35 CTE courses last year in the following areas: 

• Arts 

• A/V Technology and Communication 


• Education and Training 



• Human Services 


• Hospitality and Tourism 


• Marketing, Sales, and Service 


• Business Management and Administration 




White – 45% 

CTE Teachers: CTE teachers also support students in many ways at 

Multi – 7% 

Newport. There is an award-winning photography program where 

student work has reached a high level of perfection. A fantastic business and marketing program, video and 

audio production classes, an award winning culinary program, a highly recognized teaching academy, and an 

impressive family and consumer science program are also included in the CTE department’s course offerings. 

Students in the human development class participate in a mentoring program in elementary schools throughout 

the area as well as several community service projects. Family and Consumer Science students also participate 

in school-wide food drives with FACSE classes from Sammamish High School. Many classes are articulated with 

local college classes which allow students to receive college credit prior to graduation. 

Special Recognition: 

• Nineteen students in Jerry Borth’s DECA class went to Nationals. Twelve students placed in the top 

twenty and six placed in the top ten. Two of the nineteen placed in the top two nationally in Human 

Resource Management and Advertising Campaign. 

• Two CISCO students placed 1 st in the nation in the CISCO Netrider competition beating out thousands 

of students from other states. 

Looking Ahead: DECA’s goal this year is to continue on their success and take over twenty students to Nationals 

in Anaheim, California. Photography will be experimenting with a process to create prints that are an astounding 

20 feet wide with the thought of covering halls or walls with a giant print. CISCO will be integrating fiber optics 

into its advanced curriculum and retooling labs to make the curriculum even more practical. Cisco is also planning 

on returning to Antigua to help build a library/computer lab and upgrade computers at the state college of 

Antigua. Culinary Arts is working with AP Environmental Science to create a herb and vegetable self-sustaining 

urban garden. Teaching Academy is expanding its relationship with local universities and plans to place more 

students in teaching environments. 

Project based learning is being fully incorporated into all curriculum areas at Sammamish High School. This 

effort reinforces the intent of the i3 federal grant that was awarded to the school in 2010. The grant specifically 

focuses on project-based learning in a STEM school environment. CTE classes at Sammamish are inherently 

project based through solving authentic real-life problems. During the 

past school year mentors were used regularly to work with students in a 

small group environment. 


This past year over twenty SHS students were selected to participate in 

ACE (Architect, Construction and Engineering). This program allowed 

students to gain in-depth knowledge, skills and experience in these three 

high-demand professions. 

Special Recognition: 

• Students at Sammamish successfully participated in many competitions. 

Two groups of students from the Marketing class placed first winning 

$5,000 each and third winning $2,000 each in the Washington State 

University Business Plan competition. 

• All students in Sue Peterson’s Health Care Occupation class passed 

state certification exams. Her students also placed first, second and third in the state SkillsUSA Nurse Assisting 

competition. 

• Tom Danielsen’s Graphic Arts student placed first, second and third (maintaining their 13 year winning streak) 

in SkillsUSA’s Graphic Communication competition. 

• Eric Kim and Melynda Nguyen successfully completed paid internships with Microsoft. 

Looking Ahead: The SHS CTE staff will be focused on continuing efforts to implement and develop all parts of the 

i3 grant. This year CTE staff will focus on: 

• Successful and effective integration of mentors in the classroom 

• Development of authentic projects/problems. 

• Continued development of all components of STEM by expanding the technology and engineering in 

curriculum and classrooms. 

• Expanding the internship program 








White – 49% 

Multi - 6% 

Native American - 6% 

• Providing all CTE students numerous platforms to demonstrate presentation skills, imagination and 

innovation.

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