Teaching and Human Services Academy

• Interested in teaching or working with children?

• Consider classes in the PHHS Teaching and Human Services Academy!

• To be an Academy Student you must sign up for three hours of Academy Classes

• All courses satisfy UC a-g credit

The Teaching Academy at Patrick Henry is currently being offered to junior and senior students who are interested in educational careers and the related professions of social work, psychology, recreation, or pediatric medical support. This career pathway is centered on both a child development theory class (Human Psychology and Sociology) and two practicum classes (CCTE Developmental Psychology or CCTE Introduction to Teaching and Learning). Companion courses include a junior and senior English class (American Literature, World Literature, and Contemporary Voices) AP Psychology, and Advanced Family Sociology.

These teamed classes offer students the advantages of cross-curricular projects, common teachers, and off-campus teaching experiences with young children. In addition, students of the Teaching \& Human Services Academy are members of the Future Educators of America (FEA) club and have the opportunity to participate in related leadership activities and field trips. 

Requirements to become a Teaching & Human Service Academy (T&HSA) student:

At least one of these three courses (Grades 11 or 12):

• Human Psychology and Sociology (1 hour class) 3 units college credit with a grade of B or better 

• CCTE Introduction to Teaching and Learning:  (2 hour class)  For teachers who want to work in an elementary or secondary school setting, interested in obtaining a four-year degree from a university and a California teaching credential.  This course awards 6 units of college credit with a grade of B or better.  

• CCTE Developmental Psychology of Children: (2 hour class)  For teachers who want to work in a preschool setting, interested in attending a community college and obtaining a California child development permit.  This course awards 6 units of college credit with a grade of B or better. 

And any of the following courses (Grades 11 or 12)

• AP Psychology

• Advanced Family Sociology

• Core Senior Class:  

  • Expository Reading and Writing or 

  • Contemporary Voices

• Core Junior Class:  American Literature