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California Partnership Academy
California Partnership Academy
The California Partnership Academies at Sweetwater High consists of classes in Welding and Health Science. If you are interested in becoming a member of the academy, or would like to know more information about the academy, please see Mrs. Cruz or Mr. Traxler for Welding, and Ms. Sandoval for Health. Our counselor Ms. Eleina Vallejo- Paez can also assist you with more information.
Calendar of Events for Academies & School Events
August 14 2025 - Welding Academy Assembly
August 14 2025 - All School Back to School Night
August 16 2025 - Ohana Day "Meet and Greet"
September 22 to October 3 - Fall Break!
October 17 2025 - Homecoming Parade
December 19 2025 - Semester One Ends Whoo Hoo!
November 2025 - Health Academy Pinning Ceremony
October to December 2025 - Welding Student Internships
January to March 2026 - Health and Welding Student Internships
January to February 2026 - Health TB Juniors Mentorship
March 24 to April 4 2026 - Spring Break!
(Back to School April 6)
May 2026 - Advanced Placement Exams
May 20 2026 - Senior Academy Awards Ceremony
May 26/27 2026 - Senior Final Exams
June 1 to 5 2026 - Underclassmen Final Exams
June 5 2026 - Last Day of School
Course Pathways
Course Pathways
Below is the classes that align with each Academy. Once enrolled in the academy, you will automatically be placed in courses that are specific to your pathway.
MEET THE TEAMS
Joe Lara
Joe Lara
Principal
Administrator for Health and Welding Academies
Eleina Vallejo-Paez
Eleina Vallejo-Paez
SUH Counselor
SUH Counselor
Academies School Counselor Liason
Sofia Sandoval
Sofia Sandoval
Health Academy Coordinator Academy Science Teacher
Patricia Cruz
Patricia Cruz
Welding Academy Coordinator
Welding Integrated Math II
Drone Technology
Principles of Engineering
Brandon Medrano
Brandon Medrano
CTE Health Academy teacher
Health Occupations
Medical Terminology
Health Care Essentials
Sports Medicine 1/2
James Traxler
James Traxler
Welding Fabrication 1
Welding Fabrication 2
Advanced Manufacturing
Kristina La Motte
Kristina La Motte
CTE Health Academy teacher
Medical Terminology
Health Care Essentials
Medical Assisting Admin/
Medical Assisting Clinical
Donnalyn Matthews
Donnalyn Matthews
Health Academy Instructor
Medical US History
Yvonne Picazo
Yvonne Picazo
CTE Health Academy teacher
Medical Terminology
Health Care Essentials
Medical Assisting Admin/
Medical Assisting Clinical
Leigh Hatfield
Leigh Hatfield
Welding Academy Instructor
Welding English 11
Donna Rottier
Donna Rottier
Health Academy Instructor
Medical English 10
AP Language
Omar Polanco
Omar Polanco
Welding Academy Instructor
Welding Integrated Math III
Ellen Rice
Ellen Rice
Health Academy Instructor
Medical English 11
Paul Wapnowski
Paul Wapnowski
Welding Academy Instructor
Welding English 10
Matthew Rowland
Matthew Rowland
Health Academy Instructor
Medical World History
Medical US Government/
Medical Economics
Danton Heinemann
Danton Heinemann
Welding Academy Instructor
Welding World History
Welding US History
Sharon Gonzalez
Sharon Gonzalez
Health Academy Instructor
Anatomy & Physiology
Medical Biology
Stephen Scanlan
Stephen Scanlan
Welding Academy Instructor
Welding CSU Expository Reading & Writing
Ilda LLamas
Ilda LLamas
Health Academy Instructor
Medical Chemistry
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