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Sparks High School’s “Tech Science & Manufacturing Academy” offers a 4-year

educational program specializing in Manufacturing & Construction Tech!

Who can enroll in this program? complete your application, who complete a full CTE

o Any 8th grader in WCSD can talk to your counselor or visit program are eligible for

apply for Sparks High’s Tech www.washoeschools.com/signat college credit!
Science & Manufacturing ureacademies.

Academy, but 75% of its seats How can I sign up for these

are reserved for students Does Sparks High offer any other courses or programs?

living in the Sparks High programs that allow students to o Talk to your middle school

School attendance zone. explore and prepare for careers counselor when it’s time to
o Applications to enroll are and life after high school? sign up for your high school

available starting November o Yes! Sparks High offers classes and ask about Sparks

15th and you can request a several other “Career High’s “CTE courses.”
paper copy from your Technical Education” (CTE)

counselor, or complete one programs in: How can I get more information?

online at o Computer Science o Visit

www.washoeschools.net/sign o Foods & Nutrition www.washoeschools.net/SACTE

atureacademies. o Military Science OR
o Multimedia o E-mail

Are there requirements to apply? Communications SignaturePrograms@washoe

o There are basic qualifications o Students can enter a full 3- schools.net

to be eligible for enrollment, year program or just take one OR

but all interested students of these courses to explore! o Call WCSD’s Department of
are encouraged to apply! For All CTE courses fulfill WCSD Signature Academies and

specific information on graduation requirements for Career Technical Education at

qualifications and how to elective credit, and students 775-327-3945.

The Washoe County School District prohibits bullying, cyber-bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, and/or discrimination based on an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, genetic information, veterans or military status, marital status, political affiliation, or the presence of any sensory, physical or mental disability in any of its educational programs/activities, employment or employment opportunities, or in any
program or activity conducted or funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The District prohibits discrimination against any youth group listed in Title 36, as a patriotic society, (i.e. Boy Scouts of America) from access to public school facilities use. The District
is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
As required by the 1979 Guidelines for Eliminating Discrimination in Vocational Education Programs (34 CFR Part 100, App. B, IV-O), the District offers several Career and Technical Education Programs. Admission to these programs is open to all students enrolled
in the Washoe County School District.