Welcome to the SDA Practical Arts department website.
Practical Arts courses allow real world applications of hands-on skills needed in the workforce. SDA is fortunate to offer many career-oriented courses not offered in other schools. For those students wishing to learn a trade, Practical Arts courses at SDA give them a jump start on a successful career. Students may complete sequences of courses to earn "completer" status for particular Career Technical Education pathways.
In the following pages you can find information about our Practical Arts teachers, their courses, and their pathways.
Students need to recognize and develop their interests and skills to prepare them for a global workforce. Students must be able to access resources, process information, and think dynamically in order to become confident, effective communicators and life-long learners.
CTE Pathways support and develop programs to provide students with the necessary skills for tomorrow’s workforce. We present cutting-edge technology and introduce students to both traditional and non-traditional careers, teaching life skills that lead to success after high school. Our staff continually updates their skills, vocabulary, and experiences in the world of work. We strive to maintain the human connection in curriculum and new technologies.
To give all students an optimal learning experience, SDA partners with many local businesses and community members. The real-life application of learning is essential to achieving our goal.
You can visit our district CTE website for additional information.