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what’s inside:
Dubiski Career
High School’s
Automotive
department rev
up the engines
as a dragster is
showcased in the
main atrium
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Center for Law
and Public
Safety teams
up with the
City of Grand
Prairie Police
Department to
create strong
internships for
seniors
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BPA, HOSA,
DECA, TAFE,
and SkillsUSA
students win big
across Texas.
See how CTSO’s
are doing
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Student success achieved through partnerships and technical education
Spring 2012
CAREER & TECHNICAL ED
ACTION
IN
Partnerships in Action
2nd Annual Advisory Committee
Dinner at Pioneer Event Center
Our 2nd Annual Advisory Committee Dinner was held on February 23, 2012 at the Pioneer
Events Center in Grand Prairie. Twenty-one businesses from across Grand Prairie and the
Metroplex area attended the event and worked closely with our career pathway teachers. The
GPISD Food Service Catering Department and the Dubiski Career High School Culinary Arts
program worked together to prepare an outstanding Italian Buffet.
Partners in Attendance:
• Grand Prairie Police
Department
• Mary Kay Cosmetics
• Pioneer Events Center
• Methodist Health System
• Texas Trust Credit Union
• Motheral Printing
During this event, educators from all of our secondary campuses collaborated with
industry to ensure that the programs in GPISD are on the cutting edge of Career and
Technical Education. These partnerships have been a great asset to the CTE Programs
across the district, creating job shadowing and internship opportunities.
The advisory dinners have been an excellent way to build partnerships that are
ensuring student success in GPISD. Our goal is to continue to build partnerships with
our local and area businesses.
Bringing home
the gold!
CTSO’s Across the
district win big at local,
area and state contests
CTSO’s (Career and Technical Student
Organizations) are an intregal part of career
and technical education. Each year, students
enrolled in their pathway courses showcase their
knowledge through local, area, district and state
competions. These CTSO’s include SkillsUSA,
Business Professionals of America, DECA,
TAFE and HOSA.
Over 300 students headed out across Texas
to compete in contests during the months of
February, March and April. This years results
were phenomenal! Students competed in
pathway related contests as well as leadership
events. Contests included: Computer
Maintenance, Computer Aided Drafting,
Photography, Media Technology, Culinary Arts,
Graphic Communications, Law Enforcement,
Finance & Marketing, Entrepreneurship,
Business and Finance, Automotive Technology,
Auto Collision, Mobile Electronics, Customer
Service, Health Science, Veterinary Medicine,
Ready Set Teach, Cosmetology and more.
show me
the money!
A Word
From Our Director
The 2011-2012 school year is
quickly coming to a close as the
Career and Technical Education
Department keeps a clear focus
on the mission of preparing
Grand Prairie ISD students to
be College and Career Ready.
We have continued to focus our
curriculum on relevant industry
experiences by providing our students
the opportunity to participate in
internship experiences in each
pathway. The Internship is designed to
give the senior level students practical
application in the program of study
of their chosen career field. Students
leave the internship experience with
industry standard skills.
The CTE Department is also in the
process of evaluating the types and
the number of certifications students
receive as a part of their program
of study. The Advisory Board will
be working closely with our CTE
instructors as to what certifications
they look for in entry level employees.
We will be meeting with CTE
Instructors to set goals to increase the
number of certifications students earn
and how this approach will change
what is taught in the CTE Classroom.
Several of our business partners have
visited CTE Classrooms across the
district to provide feedback about the
programs that we offer. Their insight
and experience is crucial in ensuring
that we stay on the cutting edge of
Career and Technical Education. We
are looking forward to their continued
support and feedback.
We are looking forward to a very
active spring as we have students
competing across the state for an
opportunity to represent GPISD in
National Competitions. The CTE
Instructors are working diligently to
prepare our students to be the most
outstanding students across the
United States.
Leslee Shepherd
How CTE Education is
making a difference!
Expanding Competition!
Grand Prairie High School Center for Law and
Public Safety takes on a new challenge this year
as they compete in mock trial competitions.
The Center for Law and Public Safety at Grand
Prairie High School is an outstanding program of
choice in GPISD. Two attorneys and a group of
core content teachers work with approximately
100 students preparing them for careers in Law
Enforcement. Students have had the opportunity
this year to hear from area legal experts, tour police
facilities and participate in mock trials. Next year,
the students will be moving into a renovated wing
at GPHS specifically designed to promote this
outstanding program. We are looking forward to
job shadowing and internship opportunities for our
students during the 2012-2013 school year
Through scholarships, internships, certification and CTSO membership,
CTE students are given assistance to take education to the next step through
outstanding scholarship opportunities.
Baylor Medical Center at Irving,
Texas Trust Credit Union in
Grand Prairie, Soroptimist
International of Grand Prairie and
Methodist Dallas Medical Center
have partnered with our CTE
Department creating scholarship
opportunities for graduating
GPISD seniors this year.
For the first time in GPISD,
we will be offering scholarship
opportunities specifically
for CTE students. We have
established 8 scholarships for
the 2011-2012 school year
totaling close to $15,000.
Students have applyed for
these scholarships through the
GPISD Education Foundation.
Selections for scholarship
recipients occurred during April.
The Advisory Board will award
the scholarships to each student
and parent at our Scholarship
Breakfast on May 10, 2012.
Students are also able to apply for
additional scholarships through their
CTSO and through NTHS (National
Technical Honor Society). Students
receiving certifications through
their pathway are showing business
partners their commitment. This
has been opening the door for more
scholarship opportunities as we go
forward.
Please visit
http://www.gpisd.org/Departments/
CareerandTechnicalEducation.
New Partnerships
Please Welcome
New Partners
• HOLT CATERPILAR
to GPISD
• The City of Grand Prairie Police
• National Autobody
• Grand Prairie Ford
• The Grand Prairie Chamber of Commerce • Motheral Printing
• Expert Car Audio
• Burt Grant Salon
Every new partnership means opportunities for our students in GPISD. These partnerships create
internships – both paid and unpaid, scholarship opportunities, employment after high school, etc.
We sincerely appreciate all of our partners and their support of CTE in GPISD.
On the fast track:
Dubiski School of Transportation
New partnerships, equipment, staffing and opportunities
take the Dubiski Career HS School of Transportation onto the
fast track of career education. New partnerships include Holt
Caterpillar, Grand Praire Ford and National Autobody.
Students from the Auto Collision
Program under the guidance
of Keith Crossland restore a
dragster owned by Mr. Swigert.
The dragster was featured in
the atrium at Dubiski HS. Students
learned custom airbrush techniques.
Industry professionals came in during
class time and showed students new
ways to do custom paint work.
NEW
The CTE
Department is
proud to introduce
the new Sports
Health Science
Pathway at South
Grand Prairie High
School for the
2012-2013
school year.
The goals of the program are to:
• Provide practical experience to
students to enable them to graduate
college and be workforce ready.
• Provide culturally enriched,
economically competitive,
technologically advanced,
environmentally aware and
productive citizens.
• Provide an enriching academic
environment focused on the
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Up Coming Events In
CTE Department
Growing the seeds of greatness!
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SkillsUSA Students Attending Mo Ranch
For Leadership Training
11 SLT students, 1 from each pathway at Dubiski
Career High School will attend SkillsUSA leadership
training at Mo Ranch in Hunt, Texas
June 3rd - June 7th.
HOSA to attend National Contest
2 Health Science students will be traveling to Florida
this June to compete at the national level. Students
will be competing in Medical Math and
Veterinary Science
BPA Headed to Nationals
Business Professionals of America will be competing
at the national level. 18 students will travel to
Chicago, Illinois on April 24th.
physical, physiological, psychological and
functional adaptations to humans.
Students will also learn to critically
think and apply their knowledge as it
relates to human bioenergetics,
nutrition, movement and learning.
Students will gain a greater understanding
of the scientific principles needed to
optimize sports performance and improve
functionality and quality of life.
We will begin the new year with
approximately 100 students participating
in this new pathway. The potential for
growth is outstanding.
To find out more information about Career and Technical Education go to
Grand Prairie Independent School District
or visit our web site at
http://www.gpisd.org/Departments/CareerandTechnicalEducation
SkillsUSA travels to Kansas City for
National Competition
6 Students and 2 voting delegates will travel
to Kansas City this June. Students will be competing
in Occupational Health and Safety, Graphic
Communication and Screen Printing.
Scholarship Breakfast
The first Career and Technology Scholarship
Breakfast will be held May 10th at Dubiski Career
High School. Over $15,000 in scholarships will be
awarded to students in CTE Programs.
Partner Appreciation Luncheon
We are thankful to our business partners. Dubiski
Career High School’s Marketplace will be this years’
site for the Partner Appreciation Luncheon scheduled
on May 22nd • 11:30 - 1:00
Summer Camp
Dubiski Career High School will be the host of this
years’ summer camp during the month of June.
Four separate camps will be offered. Details may be
viewed at www.gpisd.org
BPA
DECA
Marketing
Jennifer Pulgarin and
Kevin Huerta will be
participating in the 66th
DECA International Career
Development Conference
(ICDC) April 27th – May 2nd.
The conference will be held in
Salt Lake City, Utah.
The ICDC is the highlight of the DECA year.
Fourteen thousand high school students,
advisors, businesspersons and alumni gather
for several days of DECA excitement.
Most participants at ICDC compete in one
of DECA’s competitive events. The top
competitors in each event are recognized for
their outstanding achievements.
In addition to the competitive events,
many students and advisors participate in a
variety of leadership and career advancing
academies. Jennifer and Kevin have been
chosen to represent Dubiski Career High
School at just such an academy: The Senior
Management Institute.
The Business Professionals of
America chapter at Dubiski has
hit a new high this year.
Pictured: Recipients of the
Northwood University Business
Club Scholarship ($4,000):
Christi Phothirath and
Jennifer Pulgarin
The Senior Management Institute (SMI)
engages high school seniors in activities
designed to prepare them to transition
from high school to college and the
business world. Participants will develop
teamwork, group dynamics, decisionmaking skills and a mission statement. A
highlight of this institute is the Executive
Mentor Program where students interact in
small groups with high-profile executives
from DECA’s National Advisory Board
and other top companies including
business icon George Zimmer, CEO and
the Founder of Men’s Wearhouse.
TAFE District Results
First Students to represent GPISD in
TAFE Student Organization
History was made February 12th – 14th
when senior Courtney Lynch, junior
Jessica Medrano of Grand Prairie High
and senior Banosha Chualan of South
Grand Prairie High were the first Grand
Prairie ISD students to represent the
district at the state conference of the
Texas Association of Future Educators
(TAFE - pronounced taffy) the newest
Career and Technical Student Organization. Courtney Lynch advanced to state
with her gold win, while Jessica Medrano
and Banosha Chualan advanced with their
silver place in the Education Leadership
Fundamental Contest at the Region X
TAFE Conference in November.
They currently have the record of 64 students
competing on the regional level, 36 students that
traveled to Dallas to compete on the state level,
and a wonderful total of 18 students traveling to
Chicago next week to compete on the National
level. They have been choosen for Leadership
Academy, Internships and Torch Awards. To add
to these accomplishments, they are also one of
the seven schools nationally selected to be in
the running for a $10,000 competition, called
Act Out Loud, to encourage safe teen driving
throughout the United States. It is this chapter’s
third year in operation and they have more than
surpassed our expectations. Congratulations!
Community
Job Fair
Engineering Program Creates
Rocket Science of 6,000 - 10,000ft. These students have to
Advance Engineering
Design is the 3rd level of
the Engineering pathway
sequence of study.
These students participate in the Systems
Go curriculum which involves rocket design. The students in this program learn the
physics involved with rocketry design. They
construct threesmall rockets throughout the
course. They improve on their rockets by
understanding stability, integrity, and design.
The students build an understanding for center
of pressure and center of mass and how it
improves the rocket’s stability. The students
also use a simulation rocket design software
called Rocksims. They can replicate their
actual rocket in Rocksims and it calculates
their desired outcome. Then from Rocksims
they can build to scale using raw materials and
fabricating their wings with balsa wood. The
3 small rockets reach altitudes of 600ft. As
a culmination project, selected students will
build a 10ft rocket utilizing all of the knowledge and resources they used for the previous
small rockets. These rockets reach altitudes
calculate the design of their nose, air frame,
recovery, and propulsion. They must meet the
problem of getting their rocket to reach 1 mile
(5280ft.) while carrying a payload of 1 pound.
The Senior Practicum is the last level of the
Engineering pathway sequence of study.
These students prepared a presentation to
propose a rocket design for a Transonic (speed
of sound) rocket that they will construct. They
presented their proposals to Lockheed Martin’s
Quality Progam Managers. These rockets will
not only break the sound barrier but also reach
heights of 13,000ft.
Both of these rockets will be launched in the
Fredericksburg rocket launch on May 5th.
Dubiski Automotive Blazes a Trail
Through the newly created partnership with
the Grand Prairie Chamber of Commerce
& Workforce Solutions of Greater Dallas,
Dubiski Career High School will be the host
site for the job fair featuring businesses for
the Paragon Outlet Mall opening August
2012. On May 4th, over 40 businesses will be
recruiting during the fair from 3pm to 7pm.
Students from the campus will be assisting
with the project. The outlet mall will bring
a great shopping venue and employment
opportunity to Grand Prairie and opportunies
for high school students.
What’s Your
Career Plan?
Grand Prairie ISD Programs of Study are
designed to assist students with long-term
and custom education plans to meet the
ever-evolving changes of the work place.
Having an education plan enables students
to continually evaluate the steps necessary
for college and career readiness in their
desired field.
Programs of Study include opportunities
for industry based certifications and college
credit through Advance Technical Credit
and Dual Credit courses.
Job Fair to help the Grand
Prairie Community
In addition to admirably representing the
district as state finalists, the future educators
participated in informative sessions and served
as voting delegates. All three students serve
as student- interns in the Ready, Set, Teach!
Join The Fun!
Join The
Success!
Career & Technical Education supports
and guides all students, whether they need
or want to go straight to work following
graduation or if they are headed to a 2-year
or 4-year college. The purpose of the
career plans is to maximize students’
career potential.
In order to get a more clear idea of their
future, students and parents can speak
to the Campus Counselors for more
information, or access the programs of
study on the website at:
http://www.gpisd.org/Departments/
CareerandTechnicalEducation.
Members of the School of
Transportation traveled to the
Hot Rodder’s of Tomorrow Engine
Building Challenge on Saturday
April 14th to compete in the
Region 4 National Qualifier’s
meet in Fort Worth Texas.
Sixteen teams competed from Texas, Georgia and Oklahoma. Two teams traveled from
Dubiski Career High School. One team of five
juniors and one team of five sophomores. Both
teams won TOP 10. $10,000.00 in scholarships
were awarded to the students at Dubiski Career
High School.
This was the first time teams from GPISD
entered in this competition.
The teams representing Dubiski were Team
Team Royal Purple (Sophomores)
David Mendoz
Noe Pedraza
Julian Ramirez
Victor Rosas
Luis Flores
Team Dee-Zee (Juniors)
Daniel Alvarez
Marco Martinez
Jose Sanchez
Spencer Voisard
J. Rey HIRACHETA
Other students attending the event were:
Jose Rangel, Juan Melchor, Abel Ixcajo,
Marvin Aquillon, Joshua Mendez, Oscar
Ramirez, Issac Castillo, Jason Almarez, &
Kevin Nachampassak
Students are able to
explore CTE Education through four
camps offered this summer.
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Career & Technical
Education Course Offerings
within GPISD
• Animation and Gaming
• Architecture and Contruction
• Automotive Collision Repair
• Automotive Technology
• Business, Marketing
and Finance
• Child Development
• Cosmetology
• Court Systems
• Culinary Arts
• Engineering
• Enterpreureship
• Fashion Design
• Graphic Communications
& Printing
• Health Science Technology
• Human Growth & Development
• Information Technology /
Computer Maintenance
• Interior Design
• Law Enforcement
• Media Technology
• Photo Journalism
• Photography
• Principles of Law
• Ready, Set, Teach
• Sports Marketing
• Sports Medicine
• Web Technology
• Welding
With 11 pathways at Dubiski Career High School, the SkillsUSA
leadership team is created with one SLT (Student Leadership Team
member) from each pathway. These students are heading out on an
exciting journey.
Six boys and five girls - one
from each pathway make up the
SkillsUSA Leadership team. These
students will experience several
unique opportunities to bond them
together and teach them how to
lead each pathway to carry on
successful SkillsUSA Chapters.
The students will attend two
leadership camps to prepare
them for the 2012-2013 school
year. The first camp will be the
Summer Leadership Training
camp organized by the State
SkillsUSA office June 3rd - 7th
at Mo Ranch in Hunt, Texas.
Students will attend classes,
participate in ropes courses and
create lasting friendships and
connections with other students
from across Texas in a variety
of pathways. During this camp,
students will also prepare for
the Washington Leadership
Training Camp (WLTI) held
in Washington, DC this
September. During WLTI
students will have the
opportunity to visit the
Capitol and speak with their
representatives about Career
and Technical Education
and the impact it is having
on their lives.
The SLT’s will be sharing
their experiences with
community members.
Health Science
The Health Science Technology students at Dubiski Career
High School are immersed in a multi-faceted Health careers
course of study for four years.
The freshman and sophomore years are dedicated to learning the basics of the healthcare
system. During the second semester in the
sophomore year they receive their healthcare
provider Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Certification and continue working in the smart
hospital. During the junior year, these students
have clinical rotations in up to 27 different areas
of Baylor Medical Center in Irving.
These students learn the necessary skills during
their sophomore and junior years while honing
their craft in our Dubiski School of Health
Science Smart Hospital. In this patient simulator laboratory, the students learn to properly
perform patient hygiene, follow privacy laws
and properly drape and perform basic nursing
procedures on our “patients”. Every student is
able to perform these skills prior to entering the
Practicum class and working with patients and
staff at Baylor.
Their senior year is spent doing another year of
internship at Baylor, becoming EMT certified
or becoming Pharmacy Technician/IV technician certified. EMT students obtain clinical
hours with Grand Prairie Fire Department
MICU’s (ambulances) as well as Methodist
Hospital and gain real world skills prior to
taking their National Certification Test.
Pharmacy Technician students learn how to
formulate and compound medications and
properly dispense them to their patients. This
allows them to have a positive outlook on the
job market upon graduation.
Using these skills, they can either have a good
job in a growing industry or help pay for
expenses while going to college.
CAREER QUEST
SUMMER CAMP
FUTURE QUEST
June 18-21
Cost: $20/day
Current Grades 6-7
Animation
Architecture
Auto Collision
Auto Technology
Computer Maintenance
Construction Sciences
Culinary Arts
Engineering
Graphic Arts
Health Sciences
REGISTRATION
DEADLINE
Time: 9:00 - 2:30
Check-in: 8:45 - 8:55
Programs Offered: All CTE Classes
Interior Design
Photography
Cosmetology
Law & Public Safety
Sports Medicine
MAY 11, 2012
STUDENTS WILL BE ISSUED
A CAMP I.D. THAT MUST BE
WORN AT ALL TIMES
CAREER QUEST
Students will attend two classes. Lunch will be provided
Time: 8:30 - 2:30
between classes. All classes are centered around hands-on June 18-21
Cost:
$35/day
Check-In
Time: 8:15
activities with an emphasis on FUN and will give students a
chance to explore career pathways. Each class will create some
Current Grades 8-9
type of product that students may take with them.
Students will visit two area job sites in the pathways
listed below. A sack lunch will be provided between each
visit. This field trip gives students an overview of each
June 18-21
Time: 8:30 - 2:30
pathway that is offered at GPISD.
COLLEGE QUEST
student
leadership
Cost: $35/day
Check-In Time: 8:15
Current Grades 10-11
Students will visit two area
Colleges / Universities in the
DFW area. A sack lunch will be
provide between the two.
Northwood University
University of Dallas
UNT @ Dallas
TWU - Denton
UNT @ Denton
North Lake College
Mt. View College
El Centro
UTA
Transportation, Distribution
& Logistics
Business Management
Health Sciences
Engineering & Architecture
Hospitality & Tourism
Information Technology
Law & Public Safety
Audio Visual Production
ADVENTURE QUEST
June 12-14
Current Grades 4-5
Cost: $15/day
Half Day Program-- Times: 9:00 - 11:30 & 12:30 - 3:00
Daily Fee includes snacks, activities & instruction
Engineering
Construction Science Photography
Animation
Robotics
Culinary Arts Health Sciences Law & Public Safety
Interior
Design
Sports
Medicine
Cosmetology
LOCATION: DUBISKI CAREER HIGH SCHOOL
TO REGISTER:
1. Go to www.gpisd.org > Departments > Career & Technical Education
2. Complete the “Online Registration”, “Student Release” & “Emergency Information” forms for Summer Camp.
3. Print the forms out and 4. Hand deliver forms and payment (cash, money order or cashiers check) to the receptionist, Cori Smrcina, at DCHS.
Note: Money Orders or Cashier Checks must include a drivers license number and a phone number.
Questions: Contact Diane Day at (972) 343-7935 or by email: diane.day@gpisd.org
It is the policy of Grand Prairie ISD not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender or handicap in its CTE programs or activities
this month’s success story
This was the first year for students to attend the SkillsUSA Legislative Day
in Austin, Texas. Students Franciso Uscanga, Patrick Ervin, Ashford Sonii and Anthony
Villalobos were chapereoned by Ken Sterling (Architecture) and Rick Elmore (Automotive
Transportation) for an action packed trip to the Capitol. Students joined others from across Texas to
experience a day on the Capitol floor. Students participated in mock bills and debated Career and
Technical Education with their peers. Students visited with Mark Dalton, Chief of Staff, for Rodney
Anderson, State Representative, District 106 and discussed the need to continue state support of the
programs that these students see as a building block to their
future. Visit www.skillsusatx.org
for more information.
blood donor programs:
students leading
students:
Leadership in
transition!
Through the votes of 96 voting
delegates from across north Texas,
Estefany Sibrian, a Cosmetology
student, wins the majority vote in
the District 6 SkillsUSA run for
District Office and begins her term
as the District Parliamentarian.
Estefany will be traveling to Mo Ranch with 11 SLT’s
Members from Dubiski Career High School. These
students will continue their training in Washington DC
in September as they attend the Washington Leadership
Training Camp through SkillsUSA
“Congratulations Estefany, and Good Luck
to all of our Student Leadership Team!”
Three times a year the Health Science
Department at Dubiski Career High
School sponsors blood drives. During
the last two blood drives, they donated
over 500 pints of blood to Texas
Scottish Rite Hospital for Children.
Carter Blood Care commented that
the results from the last blood drive
far exceeded the amount of blood
they anticipated receiving. Dubiski
Jaguars have an amazing desire to help
others!!
HOSA Student Headed
to nationals!!
For the first time, HOSA students will
be competing at the National Level in
Orlando, Florida this June. Andrew
Pham will compete in Medical Math
along with Jaylie Vergara-Coll who will
compete in Veterinary Science!
Good Luck!
adobe PHOTOSHOP ACA CERTIFICATION
Adobe Photoshop is often used for funny photo manipulation that can be found on
the internet. Students in Graphic Communications take this a little more seriously.
Thirty six students passed the Adobe Photoshop ACA Certification Tests offered
through Certiport Testing Centers. This test is an industry standard that is used to
test the knowledge of industry professionals using the Adobe Photoshop
Software. Students received a certificate and will proudly add
this to their portfolio and resume.
“Awesome Job Graphics Department!”
inside
next issue:
• National Contest Results
• A word from the Advisory Committee
• Growth in CTSO’s Programs Across the District
• Meet the SLT Leadership Team for SkillsUSA
• Media Tech takes on Shattered Dreams
Career & Technical Education
Department
(972) 343-7935
• New CTE Programs across the ISD
• CTSO Membership Numbers
• Action Team Plan