RAMONA HIGH SCHOOL

Culinary Arts & Services

Craft amazing and fun foods using flames, fusion, and flavor

Create menus, organize catered events, and develop unique culinary experiences as part of a team

Partner with professional chefs to showcase high-quality customer service and artistry

Program Course Sequence

Introductory Course

Culinary Foundations I

Concentrator Course

Culinary Foundations II*

Capstone Course

Art of Food*


*  Prerequisite needed+ Early College Credit Course 

Film, TV, & Video Production

Operate professional cameras, microphones, and post production software to showcase creative and artistic talents

Develop, produce, and deliver unique live and recorded video and audio content for social media, mobile devices, and other digital platforms

Work in production crews to create dynamic films, documentaries, music videos, sportscasts, and newscasts

Program Course Sequence

Concentrator Course

Digital Film Production II+

Capstone Course

Digital Film Production III*

Supplemental Course

Creative Digital Media


*  Prerequisite needed+ Early College Credit Course 

Health Careers & Patient Care | HCA

Practice a wide range of health care processes, techniques, and diagnostic procedures to save lives

Experience interactive labs and clinical rotations in a variety of healthcare settings

Develop professional work ethic, medical skills, and quality patient care

Program Course Sequence

Introductory Course

Introduction to Health Careers

Concentrator Courses

First Responder*

Medical Terminology*+

Capstone Course

Health Careers & Medical Wellness*

Supplemental Course

Emergency Medical Technician*+


*  Prerequisite needed+ Early College Credit Course 

Professional Photography

Create and capture compelling imagery of people, events, fashion, products, and landscapes

Explore building a viable photography business including brand identity, marketing plans, social media integration, and client management

Bring your creative vision to life using professional techniques, camera equipment, and image editing software

Program Course Sequence

Concentrator Course

Digital Photography I

Capstone Course

Digital Photography II *


*  Prerequisite needed+ Early College Credit Course 

Residential & Commercial Construction

Construct residential and commercial buildings and structures using plans, power tools, equipment, and materials

Work as part of a team alongside professionals in all aspects of construction including framing, roofing, plumbing, wiring, and interior and exterior finishing 

Discover innovative construction technology and techniques to build a sustainable skyline

Program Course Sequence

Introductory Course

Construction Technology I+

Concentrator Courses

Construction Technology II*

Capstone Course

Green Construction Technology*


*  Prerequisite needed+ Early College Credit Course 

CTE FACULTY

Mr. Borja

Residential & Commercial Construction

Fernando W Borja is a Residential and Commercial Construction CTE Instructor with over a decade of experience working within the intricacies of the CTE/ROP environment. He's also spent over a decade developing a Small Business Enterprise.

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Mr. Nottingham

Film, TV, & Video Production
Professional Photography

Dacy Nottingham has a degree in Applied Management and has been a business owner in Riverside since 1994. After many years of working in the video production and photography industries, Dacy started teaching at Ramona High School in 2017. He loves to share the knowledge that he's gained over the years with the next generation.

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Mr. Sutphen

Culinary Arts & Services

Mr. Sutphen earned a B.S. degree from Arizona State University in Business Administration and Computer Information Systems. His career experience encompasses 30+ years of working in the restaurant, hospitality, foodservice, and IT industries, helping them move their businesses forward towards success. He has experience in many areas such as working as a caterer, cook, assistant chef, and server, as well as working as an IT technician installing automated food-ordering computer systems at restaurants, hotels, and healthcare facilities all across the U.S. In addition, he has 35+ years of experience of perfecting his culinary skills in the kitchen, mastering cooking foods of multi-ethnical cultures and cuisines, mainly centered on healthy eating habits and cooking styles.

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Mrs. Zuvia | CTE Lead

Health Careers & Patient Care | HCA

Erika Zuvia has been a teacher for over 15 years and is currently the Health Careers Academy Coordinator and HOSA Advisor. Prior to teaching she was an Emergency Medical Technician on an ambulance and in an emergency room. She brings her wealth of knowledge and experience into the classroom and has extremely high expectations for her students.

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Mr. Zuvia

Health Careers & Patient Care | HCA

Phillip Zuvia has been a Firefighter II/Paramedic for over 17 years and is currently the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) instructor at Ramona High School. He is passionate about teaching students the necessary skills to become an EMT and instilling the professionalism required as a pre-hospital medical provider.

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