Learning for Careers

Big changes in West Valley Junior High's seventh grade science.  Curriculum is connecting the MS Life Science standards set by the Next Gen Science Standards to careers as medical professionals. 

 "Connecting to life beyond West Valley is the driver for this change," said seventh grade science teacher, Kasey Robbins.  "Instead of telling them they need to know this material for their future, let's show them how they will need these skills to lead successful and meaningful lives."

 Students are all earning their First Aid and CPR certifications as a core component of the course.

For students who build a strong passion in Health Science, West Valley High School has an Allied Health program available for them. 

Learn more about the HS program here.

West Valley offers a comprehensive career planner for students available at:

www.wvfutures.org

West Valley Webinar from League of Education Voters

How to Ensure Equity and Rigor in Dual Credit and Career Technical Education

During the 2019 legislative session, lawmakers made policy changes that create different pathways to graduation. But do these new pathways actually prepare students for success after high school?

The West Valley School District in Yakima is an exemplar of how to do this right. In this webinar, team members from West Valley outline their strategic approach to supporting every student throughout their educational journey, culminating in their dual credit and CTE programs, and answer your questions.

Moderated by League of Education Voters Communications Director Arik Korman.
Please check out this Webinar and many other done by the League of Education Voters over the last five years: 

https://educationvoters.org/get-involved/lunchtime-levinars/

Check it out here: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-K8ywV-ILE&feature=youtu.be 

New Junior High Program in Drone Manufacturing Takes Flight

New Junior High Program in Drone Manufacturing Takes Flight

West Valley Junior is taking another step to becoming the premier aerospace school in the State of Washington.  Joining our impressive lineup of Microsoft Certification through CCI Learning and Core Plus Aerospace, West Valley is adopting Flite Test, Drone Manufacturing.

As part of the new Flite Test curriculum, students will learn the science of aerospace and flight by designing and manufacturing their own drones.  

 Learning competencies include:

• Scratch Build Safety 
• Scratch Build Construction 
• Power Systems 
• Propulsion and Control Systems 
• Radio Systems 
• Flight Safety and Maintenance
• Engineering Design Model Implementation