Department Information

The goal of the VVHS Science Department is to prepare students to be active thinkers in the way they observe the dynamic world around them. As a team of teachers, we work to make science engaging and relevant to our students. Students are consistently asked to problem-solve, as well as demonstrate the skills of identification, observation, reasoning, engineering, and experimental design.

CTE, or Career Technical Education is a department at Volcano Vista that offers classes which are all about preparing students for the real world. CTE classes at Volcano Vista include Business, Marketing and Finance, Small Engines/Autos, CAD, Culinary Arts, Computer Applications and Digital Film.

Interested in DECA? When you take Business, Marketing and Finance 1 you will also join DECA. In DECA students will learn about business while also having an opportunity to get involved in the community and to compete. Each year Volcano Vista’s DECA Program gets recognized at the national level for its school and community outreach and has dozens of students qualify to compete at the international competition. While in DECA all students have opportunities to volunteer, travel and compete while also preparing for their futures. If you are in business to prepare for your future and to help others, then Volcano Vista business classes are where you belong!

Interested in Culinary Arts? Volcano Vista offers all levels from basic food prep to restaurant management. Culinary Arts and Food Service will serve up a healthy dose of preparing you for the real-world. Whether you want to learn how to cook your own meals or learn how to manage a kitchen or restaurant, Culinary Arts will provide you with those skills!

Interested in CAD or Computer Aided Design? From basic drawings and scale to large architectural projects, CAD can help you design your future!

Interested in Digital Film? Have you ever thought about making your own? Help to create your future by checking out a digital film class!

Interested in Computer Applications? We all use computers, but some are more efficient than others with them. Computers use programs, or a group of programs designed for the end user. Come join us where we use Google Applications, and MSOffice Become more efficient by taking this class!

Are you interested in cars or engines? From the smallest of engines to the most intricate electrical components in vehicles, Small Engines and Autos can help you rev up your future!

Are you simply interested in Technology? Volcano Vista’s Technology Student Association (TSA) is right for you. TSA is an organization focused on learning and competition relating to technology. No matter what classes you are in, TSA would love to get you involved!

Each and every class in the CTE department is designed to get students involved in their education while also providing them with skills they can take directly into whatever field of study they eventually choose. CTE has a little bit to offer all students and we would love to have you in our classes!