Sports Medicine
This November level one was able to learn how to take vital signs on each other (blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate). As well as learn about health insurance, learn how to choose a health insurance plan that would benefit them currently.
Level two has been learning about injuries and treatment of the hip and pelvis.
Construction
In the month of November construction has been working on projects here and there such as building carnival games for this Winter Carnival. For construction 1 class they allowed them to explore the scroll saw and they made snowman ornaments and to our surprise some of the kids wanted to make there own design for the ornaments to take home and put them on the Christmas tree. Overall, this past month has been has been the best, a lot of sparks have been lighten in the students. The artists side come out and they are make wonderful memories for us and themselves.
Digital Media
Digital Media students are all wrapping up their final projects as they prepare for their final assessments. Digital Media 2 students were able to participate in the first annual Hemet Film Festival. 5 different groups of students were able to have their work showcased at the festival.
Digital Media 2 students also had the opportunity to visit San Diego State University and tour the campus, while our Digital Media Academy students took a trip to University of California Riverside and participated in a workshop in storytelling through the medium of photography.
Standout Students
Johnny Bacerra was the first student to have artwork hung in the Hemet Valley Art Association. He sat down with president Alison Wieman, which you can watch here.
Elijah O'leary H
Had his 2023-2024 media credentials approved by CIF-SS allowing him to further his career as a sports photojournalist. You can checkout his work here:
@elijahstudios_
Angelica Higuera
Our CTSO President worked tirelessly to help our program achieve "Quality Chapter" Status.
SkillsUSA Competitors:
This is the first year that Tahquitz High School will compete in SkillsUSA competitions; the following students will represent Tahquitz in various skill sets.
Angelica Higuera
Jade Jimenez
Glennie Garcia
Jacob Arbuckle
Christopher Sweet
Angel Carranza
Barry Cole
Joshua Barrera Quebrado
Osvaldo Alcaraz
Eduardo Cumplido
Dylan Gilbert
Johnny Beccerra
Rika Cross
Seth Silva
Adam Martinez
Natalie Hernandez
Raul Carrion
Andy Delgado
Dominik Morales
Kevin Ceja Rodriguez
Izzak Rodriguez
Elizabeth Schmitz
Aliah Schaeffer
Natalie Vargas
Angel Hernandez
Laura Garcia
Entrepreneurship
Year one students started the Business Department lessons in November, which carried into December. Here they focused on the functions of each business unit and how they all contribute to help a business succeed. In December they are working on Management & Leadership. If time allows before winter break, they may begin their business plan review and writing project.
Year two students are planning to start their overview of the google technology suite of tools that is used in all businesses. Students need to learn and become proficient in them as they are used across the business spectrum. This will not only help them in their future careers, but also be more efficient in high school and college. However, after starting we made a quick pivot to something a little more exciting for the upcoming holidays. They started our 3D printing lessons and reviews. As students continue to learn about 3D printing, they will start printing both pre-existing designs as well as designs of their own creation. Most students are excited to get this started.