A major emphasis of the school is to help students to make a connection between their high school education and career goals. In addition to offering a course of study that satis­fies State content standards and graduation requirements, students can take advantage of internships, work experience, job shadowing skills training, and career explora­tion.

SPECIAL FEATURES

This club boasts over 10,000 members statewide and is one of the fastest-growing in California. Madera South High School membership is 55-200 students per year. Club members make friends and compete in business-related skills applications against other high schools at regional, state and national competitions. They also participate in civic and community activities.

Partners from local businesses regularly visit classrooms to assist us in creating an environment that closely simulates workplace behavior and performance expectations. These partners also provide students with performance incentives and workplace experiences that give students accurate information to use when making life choices.

Students can take full advantage of an integrated curriculum that allows academic study combined with CTE applications. We are constantly upgrading our technology to reflect industry standards, train students for the business environment of today and tomorrow. Career-oriented courses include:

It is our privilege to provide arenas in which our students can be honored for their hard work and achievement:

• A School of Business Student of the Month receives a plaque from the school
• Students have the chance to showcase their skills through competition sponsored by FBLA and Career Skills Challenge.
• Students have the opportunity to attend career days at regional colleges and participate in field trips to career related businesses and colleges.

Specialized course units as well as co-curricular seminars equip students for the business world by teaching them how to complete applications, create resumes, and conduct themselves during job interviews.

FBLA competitions that can assist in the pursuit of career opportunities:

The school of Human Services offers an exciting and interac­tive eduational opportunity that prepares students for further study in the area of Educational Services; Food/Housing Careers; and Protec­tive Services. The technology-inten­sive classes in the provide plenty of opportunitites for hands-on instruc­tion from hightly qualified and pro­fessional faculty. Students are pre­pared to enter the workforce directly out of high school, or for continuingtheir education at trade or technical schools, or at two-year and four-year colleges.

A major ephasis of the school is to help sutdnets make a connection between their high school educaiton and career goals. In addition to offering a curse of study that satisfies Stre Content Standards and Graduatin Requirements, students can take advantage of internships, work expe­rience, job shadowing, skills traing, and career exploration.

SPECIAL FEATURES

FHA-HERO is a co-curricular student organization for California's Home Econom­ics Careers and Technology programs. FHA-HERO offers leadership, citizenship, career development and recognition opportunitites for students. FHA-HERO extends the classroom content into a student-led organization that enhances member's skills through inficidual and group activities.

A fully-equipped computer lab and updated classroom technology with the latest software keeps students on the leading edge of technical applications in the career areas of their choice.

• A School of Business/Human Services Student of the Month plaque
• Students attend career days at regional colleges and participate in field trips to
  caree related businesses and colleges.