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CCSD Magnet School History
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The Application Process
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Frequently Asked Questions
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School Locations
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Program Classifications
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Elementary School Descriptions
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Middle School Descriptions
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High School Descriptions
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Career & Technical Academy Descriptions
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C C S D M ag n e t S ch o o l H ist o r y
Magnet program expands to 36 schools
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n 1993, Mabel Hoggard, Clark
High School, and the Las Vegas
Academy were the very first
magnet programs to open in the
Las Vegas Valley as part of our
efforts to desegregate the Clark
County School District. Because
of the tremendous success of our
magnet programs, the demand
has greatly exceeded the available
seats for students. During the
2014-2015 school year, CCSD
announced an 11 school magnet
expansion, bringing the total
offerings to 36 magnet schools.
Additional quality programs mean
more choice and access for the
students of CCSD.
Magnet programs benefit the
community by:
• Improving teaching and learning
to increase student achievement
• Offering school choice
• Providing educational equity
• Improving school integration
• Uniting school and community
through focused curriculum
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“During the 2014-2015 school year,
CCSD announced an 11 school
magnet expansion, bringing the total
offerings to 36 magnet schools.”
• Increasing parent and community
involvement and support
• Providing learning environments
that match students’ interests,
talents and abilities
• Reversing declining enrollment
• Improving satisfaction among
families
• Increasing student attendance
• Encouraging creativity of
educators
• Expanding career opportunities
with authentic application
of skills
• Fostering education innovation
and providing a venue to pilot
new teaching and learning
strategies and approaches
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T H E A P P L I C A T I ON P RO C E S S
All students wishing to attend a Magnet/CTA
school must submit an application. The
process for applying is outlined below.
GET TO KNOW US
Entry to an elementary or middle school
magnet program is interest-based. Entry to a
high school magnet or CTA program is criteria
and interest-based. High school applicants
must meet the minimum qualifications in the
following criteria: attendance, GPA, conduct,
ELA and Math coursework, and in some cases,
audition. Families are encouraged to research
schools carefully and attend one or more
community events in order to receive the best
information about each program offering. There
are many opportunities for families to research
Magnet/CTA programs. These include:
• school-based open-houses
• camps and workshops
• shadow days
• magnet fairs
• Heart of the City community events
• visit the magnet.ccsd.net website
• talk to guidance counselors
• Trustee PAC meetings (when the Magnet/
CTA Department presents)
COLLECT RECORDS
Collect required information (ex: report card,
audition information, etc.) See application for
specific details.
SUBMIT AN APPLICATION
Apply online at http://magnetapp.ccsd.net
or complete a paper application (obtained at
any Magnet or CTA campus.)
Online and paper applications must be
completed and submitted by the annually
specified application deadline. Paper
applications and any required documents
must be submitted to the student’s first choice
Magnet/CTA school campus.
For the annually specified application
deadline visit the magnet.ccsd.net website.
Late applications will be accepted, however
they are not considered for the initial lottery.
STAND BY
Wait for your student’s notification of
acceptance status. You will be notified by
mail of the results of your application.
ACCEPT AND ENROLL
Notify the Magnet/CTA school that you
accept the invitation for your child to attend
by returning acceptance documents to
the school where you are accepting a seat
by the indicated date. Students may accept a
seat at one school only. Students who have
applied online may log in to their application
account and accept their seat online.
Complete registration materials as provided by
the school and follow enrollment procedures
as indicated.
Note: It is the family’s responsibility to verify
transportation eligibility. Transportation zones
may be viewed at: http://magnet.ccsd.net
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What are Magnet/CTA programs?
CCSD magnet programs offer learning opportunities
related to various themes for interested students. Students
from across the District may apply to a magnet program
regardless of the region in which they reside, however,
transportation will only be provided to students living
within the designated transportation boundary for the
magnet program. The purposes of magnet programs are
to improve student achievement, promote diversity, and
create an awareness of career opportunities relative to the
fields of study in which students may be interested.
Why only grades 1-10?
Parents do occasionally ask why we do not take
kindergartners and 11th and 12th grade applicants. Magnet
programs begin at 1st grade as students typically will have
a better understanding in the purpose of school and have
time to develop interests. Secondary magnet programs
only accept 9th and 10th grade students because they
have programs of study in which a student must participate
for a minimum of three years. Students do not have to
reapply annually.
How many schools have Magnet/CTA
Programs?
There are currently 36 Magnet/CTA campuses including
nine elementary schools, ten middle schools, and
seventeen high schools.
Magnet/CTAs are located throughout the valley.
Information on school locations, including maps, will follow
in the next section.
What are the admission requirements
for a Magnet/CTA program?
Entry to an elementary or middle school magnet program
is interest-based. After researching schools and program
offerings, parents/guardians of interested students must
submit an online or paper application to up to three magnet
schools or programs by the annual specified deadline. If
there are more applications than there are seats available,
a computerized random lottery will be used to select
students. Entry to a high school magnet or CTA program is
criteria and interest-based. After researching schools and
program offerings, parents/guardians of interested students
must submit an online or paper application on or before
the annually specified deadline. Students must meet the
minimum qualifying criteria in order to be considered in the
lottery process. If there are more qualified applicants than
there are seats available, a computerized random lottery will
be used to select students.
Will transportation be provided?
It is the responsibility of the parent to verify transportation
eligibility. Transportation zones may be viewed at:
http://magnet.ccsd.net
Are siblings kept together when they
apply to the same school?
It is the intent of CCSD to avoid separating siblings when
possible, but there is no guarantee that both siblings will be
selected to the same school. The only exception is made for
twins/triplets (multiples). If a set of twins/triplets (multiples)
apply to the same school and one twin/triplet (multiple) is
accepted, the other twin/triplet (multiple), if qualified, will
automatically be offered a seat at the same school.
May a home school, private school, or charter
school student apply to Magnet/CTAs?
Yes. These students must submit an application to
Magnet/CTAs of their choice. If they qualify, are accepted,
and choose to enroll, they must attend the Magnet/CTA as
full-time students and are not permitted to attend as a parttime student to take individual classes.
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Will my child have the opportunity
to participate in after-school and
extracurricular activities (i.e., football,
basketball) in the Magnet/CTAs?
Since many of the after-school activities are closely
related to the regular instructional program, every effort
will be made to provide Magnet/CTA students with
these opportunities. At Basic, Clark, Canyon Springs,
Del Sol, Desert Pines, Eldorado, Rancho, Spring Valley,
SECTA, and Valley high schools, the students may
participate in any sports or activities currently offered
at that school. All Clark County School District (CCSD)
and Nevada Interscholastic Athletic Association (NIAA)
rules and regulations apply. Specific information
applicable to students in Magnet/CTA is included in the
NIAA Handbook, NAC 386.787. ATECH, VTCTA, ECTA,
NWCTA, SWCTA, WCTA, and Las Vegas Academy
do not participate in the NIAA athletics but offer
many extracurricular activities in which students can
participate. If a student attends ATECH, VTCTA, ECTA,
NWCTA, SWCTA, WCTA, or the Las Vegas Academy,
it is the responsibility of the parent and student to check
with the student’s zoned school in regard to eligibility
for participation in sports and other activities (i.e. football,
basketball). Athletes attending ATECH, VTCTA, ECTA,
NWCTA, SWCTA, WCTA, or the Las Vegas Academy
are responsible for their own transportation to the
zoned school in order to participate in practices,
matches, and games.
Will my child have the opportunity to
participate in co-curricular activities
(i.e., cheerleading, pep squads, etc.)
at his/ her zoned school?
If a student attends ATECH, VTCTA, ECTA, NWCTA,
SWCTA, WCTA, or the Las Vegas Academy, the parent
and student must check with the student’s zoned school
in regard to eligibility for participation.
If my child attends a Magnet program in
an elementary or middle school, may he/
she continue in these programs at the
middle or high school level?
Yes, but placement is not guaranteed. All students must
submit an application to up to three Magnet/CTAs or
programs by the annually specified application deadline.
The District reserves 25% of the available seats in middle
and high school programs for qualifying incoming students
who attended a magnet school at the lower level. Those
students who are not selected in this 25% will be placed in
the general lottery.
Can my child enter a program in high school?
Acceptance into Magnet/CTAs is based on specific
admission procedures and/or requirements. These may
be met without being enrolled in a Magnet School prior to
middle school or high school.
Will my child receive all the educational
services available to him/her in a
regular school?
A Magnet/CTA student will receive the educational
services that the District provides to students in each of
its schools.
Are there any costs associated with
entrance into Magnet/CTAs?
No application, tuition, or entrance fees are charged for
admission. Some schools or programs may require a
program fee for enrolled students. Contact individual school
sites for information regarding program fees.
If my child does not like the Magnet/CTA
program, can he/she transfer to his/her
zoned school?
The Magnet/CTA shall be considered the home school
of students who are selected and who are in attendance
at the beginning of the school year. Students who are
accepted and confirm attendance on the Form of Intent
are expected to attend the Magnet/CTA for at least one
school year.
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Elementary School Locations
• Walter Bracken STEAM Academy
1200 N. 27th St.
Las Vegas, NV 89101
702-799-7095
• Kit Carson International Academy
1735 D St.
Las Vegas, NV 89106
702-799-7113
• Gilbert Magnet School for Communication and Creative Arts
2101 W. Cartier Av.
North Las Vegas, NV 89032
702-799-4730
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• Mabel Hoggard Math and Science Magnet School
950 N. Tonopah Dr.
Las Vegas, NV 89106
702-799-4740
• Jo Mackey Academy of Leadership and Global Communication
2726 Englestad St.
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
702-799-7139
• Gordon McCaw STEAM Academy
330 Tin St.
Henderson, NV 89015
702-799-8930
• Sandy Searles Miller International Academy
4851 E. Lake Mead Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89115
702-799-8830
• Clarence Piggott Academy of
International Studies
9601 Red Hills Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89117
702-799-4450
• Sheila Tarr Academy of International Studies
9400 W. Gilmore Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89129
702-799-6710
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Middle School Locations
• The STEAM Academy at Bridger Middle School
2505 N. Bruce St.
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
702-799-7185
• Robert O. Gibson Middle
School Leadership Academy
3900 W. Washington Av.
Las Vegas, NV 89107
702-799-4700
• Brown Junior High School
Academy of International Studies
307 Cannes St.
Henderson, NV 89015
702-799-8900
• Kenny Guinn Middle School STEM Academy
4150 S Torrey Pines Dr.
Las Vegas, NV 89103
702-799-5900
• Cashman Middle School Academy of Mathematics, Science, and Engineering
4622 W. Desert Inn Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89102
702-799-5880
• Hyde Park Academy of Science
and Mathematics
900 Hinson St.
Las Vegas, NV 89107
702-799-4260
• Walter Johnson Junior High School Academy of
International Studies
7701 Ducharme Av.
Las Vegas, NV 89145
702-799-4480
• K. O. Knudson Middle School
Academy of Creative Arts and Technology
2400 Atlantic St.
Las Vegas, NV 89104
702-799-7470
• Roy W. Martin Middle School and International Baccalaureate - Middle Years Program
200 N. 28th St.
Las Vegas, NV 89101
702-799-7922
• Thurman White Academy of the Performing Arts
1661 Galleria Dr.
Henderson, NV 89014
702-799-0777Hih
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High School Locations
• Advanced Technologies Academy (A-TECH)
2501 Vegas Dr.
Las Vegas, NV 89106
702-799-7870
• East Career and Technical
Academy (ECTA)
6705 Vegas Valley Dr.
Las Vegas, NV 89142
702-799-8888
• Basic Academy of International Studies
400 Palo Verde Dr.
Henderson, NV 89015
702-799-8000
• Eldorado High School
1139 North Linn Ln.
Las Vegas, NV 89110
702-799-7200
• Canyon Springs High School
Law and Leadership Academy
350 E. Alexander Rd.
North Las Vegas, NV 89032
702-799-1870
• Ed W. Clark High School
4291 W. Pennwood Av.
Las Vegas, NV 89102
702-799-5800
• Del Sol High School Academy
of the Performing Arts
3100 E. Patrick Ln.
Las Vegas, NV 89120
702-799-6830
• Desert Pines High School
3800 Harris Av.
Las Vegas, NV 89110
702-799-2196
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• Las Vegas Academy of the Arts
315 S. 7th St.
Las Vegas, NV 89101
702-799-7800
• Northwest Career and Technical Academy (NWCTA)
8200 W. Tropical Pkwy.
Las Vegas, NV 89149
702-799-4640
• Rancho High School
1900 Searles Av.
Las Vegas, NV 89101
702-799-7000
• Southeast Tech Academy
(SECTA)
5710 Mountain Vista St.
Las Vegas, NV 89120
702-799-7500
• Southwest Career and Technical Academy (SWCTA)
7050 W. Shelbourne Av.
Las Vegas, NV 89113
702-799-5766
• Spring Valley High School Academy of International Studies
3750 S. Buffalo Dr.
Las Vegas, NV 89147
702-799-2580
• Valley High School
2839 S. Burnham Av.
Las Vegas, NV 89169
702-799-5450
• Veterans Tribute Career and
Technical Academy (VTCTA)
2531 Vegas Dr.
Las Vegas, NV 89106
702-799-4710
• West Career and Technical
Academy (WCTA)
11945 W. Charleston Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89135
702-799-4340
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Arts Academies
Arts academies offer a myriad of programs designed to expose students to the fine and performing
arts. The arts are a cornerstone to a well-rounded education, and arts academies offer students
the opportunity to recognize and embrace the connections between the creation of art and the
preservation of history and tradition within society. Arts academy programs allow students to
focus on a particular aspect of the arts as well as hone and refine individual skills and talents.
Fine arts programs include visual arts (painting, drawing, photography) and communicative arts
(telecommunications, commercial or graphic design, computer animation). Performing arts include
band, orchestra, choir, guitar, mariachi, dance, and theatre.
Arts academies offer the ultimate experience in hands-on
learning activities including creation, rehearsal, performance,
critique, collaboration, and analysis.
Elementary Arts Academies provide enriched
experiences in music, movement, visual arts, drama, and
communications to develop the whole child. The arts are
integrated across all areas of the elementary curriculum to
enhance students’ understanding of the world around them
and broaden their experiences beyond those of a traditional
classroom. The arts are infused into the core subjects, relating art to math, language, history,
and science, giving students the creativity to express themselves, while challenging their intellect.
In specialized arts classes, students have the opportunity to create, rehearse, and perform for an
audience.
Middle School Arts Academies provide an integrated curriculum as well as the opportunity to
focus on an area of concentration within the arts. Arts and technology are infused into the core
subjects and students receive specialized instruction in their chosen area of study within the arts.
Students’ talents and hard work are showcased through performances and demonstrations both
on campus and throughout the community.
High School Arts Academies allow students the opportunity to refine and develop their skills
in a chosen medium. Students choose a specialty area in either visual or performing arts and
receive intense, often individualized instruction in their chosen specialty as well as regularly create
and perform at a high level. Artist-in Residence and Internship programs provide opportunities to
connect school and community or professional level arts experiences.
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Career and Technical Education
Career and Technical Education, or CTE, provides cutting edge programs allowing students to
explore the many career options available after high school graduation. The focus of CTE is to
ensure that all students have access to rigorous, blended college-preparatory and career-oriented
programs that lead to marketable skills for the 21st Century. CTE programs offer high tech training
with state-of-the-art equipment, college credit for all qualifying programs, job shadowing and
internships, and industry certification. CTE is broadly organized in the six program areas:
• Agriculture and Natural Resources
• Business and Marketing Education
• Family and Consumer Sciences
• Health Science and Public Safety
• Information and Media Technologies
• Skilled and Technical Sciences
Each area includes a multitude of specific programs aligned by career cluster and to one or more
career pathways. All CTE programs follow a specific course sequence designed to teach the
skills required by each industry through applied learning methodology and work-based learning
experiences that prepare students for careers in high-wage, high-skill, and high-demand fields.
Leadership and employability skills are an integral part of CTE curriculum. Students enrolled
in a CTE program experience a rigorous program of study which includes sufficient technical
challenge to meet state and/or industry standards. Strong collaborations exist between CTE
schools and postsecondary institutions, businesses, and industry partners to ensure that CTE
programs are aligned with both college and career readiness standards and the needs of
employers, industry, and labor. CTE provides students with work-based learning opportunities
that enable them to connect what they are learning to real-life career scenarios and choices. The
practical learning experiences that are provided in CTE programs appeal to many students, and
certain common elements—the focus on critical thinking, new technologies, real-world settings,
hands-on activities, and the application of learning to practical problems—are skills that are relevant
to all academic subject areas and can be applied in educational, career, and civic contexts
throughout a student’s life.
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International Baccalaureate (IB)
Founded in 1968, the International Baccalaureate (IB) features four unique programs for students
aged 3-19. With over 5400 IB Programs in more than 4000 schools around the world, IB is
internationally recognized for its excellence. The aim of IB is to develop inquiring, knowledgeable
and caring young people with adaptable skills to tackle society’s complex challenges and who will
help to make it a better, more peaceful world. IB programs emphasize teaching students how to
learn and to value learning as an essential, integral part of their everyday lives. The IB program
promotes the development of schools that:
• inspire students to ask questions, pursue personal aspirations, set challenging goals, and
develop the persistence to achieve those goals
• develop knowledgeable students who make reasoned ethical judgments and acquire the
flexibility, perseverance, and confidence they need in order to bring about meaningful change
• encourage healthy relationships, individual and shared responsibility, and effective teamwork
The IB’s Four Programmes
Primary Years Programme (PYP): In the PYP, the IB’s youngest students learn about and use
knowledge, concepts and skills from a variety of subjects to explore 6 transdisciplinary themes and
begin to develop the attributes of the IB Learner Profile. The PYP
is for students in grades 1 - 5.
Middle Years Programme (MYP): The MYP is a challenging
framework that encourages students to make practical
connections between their studies and the real world and
culminates in a personal project. The MYP is for students in
grades 6-10. In the final two years of high school, students can
choose to enter the Diploma Programme or the Career-Related
Programme (CP).
Diploma Programme (DP): The DP is a curriculum that emphasizes both breadth and depth
of knowledge. The DP is made up of 6 subject areas (English, World Language, Individuals
and Society, Sciences, Mathematics, & the Arts) and a core. The DP core includes Theory of
Knowledge (TOK), an individual research project called the Extended Essay (EE) and a series of
Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS) projects.
Career-Related Programme (CP): The CP combines two DP courses with school-based,
career-related study. It equips students to pursue further education or to enter their chosen
career path immediately.
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STEM/STEAM
STEM/STEAM is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics.
STEM/STEAM skills are a vital part of a 21st century education, interweaving engineering,
science, technology, mathematics, and the arts across the curriculum through project-based,
hands-on learning activities. STEM/STEAM academies are cutting edge programs that address
students’ interests while incorporating the national standards in math, science, and technology.
Through the use of iPads, laptops, and computer labs, technology is infused into the curriculum
and used as a tool to foster creativity, collaboration, and communication among students.
STEM/STEAM education differs from the traditional science and math education through the
use of a blended learning environment which allows students to experience how the scientific
method can be applied to everyday life. STEM/STEAM students are innovators and critical
thinkers who are able to make meaningful connections between school, community, work and
global issues. A STEM/STEAM program high school graduate can enroll in a college-level
course of study in science, technology, engineering, and math without the need for remediation.
There is solid evidence to suggest that employees in all fields will need to utilize STEM/STEAM
skills for problem solving in a wide range of industries.
Elementary School level STEM/STEAM education uses inquiry-based and real world
problem-based learning approaches to pique students’ interest in the STEM/STEAM subjects.
Hands-on learning and problem solving using the scientific method are incorporated across all
areas of the curriculum.
Middle School level STEM/STEAM courses become more rigorous and challenging. Students
explore STEM/STEAM related careers, fields, and occupations, as well as the academic
requirements of such fields.
High School level STEM/STEAM programs of study focus on the application of the subjects
in a challenging and rigorous manner. More emphasis is placed on bridging in-school and
out-of-school STEM/STEAM opportunities, including experiences in STEM/STEAM fields and
occupations, as well as preparation for post-secondary education and employment.
“STEM/STEAM academies are cutting edge
programs that address students’ interests
while incorporating the national standards
in math, science, and technology.”
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Gilbert Magnet School for
Communication and Creative Arts
Walter Bracken STEAM Academy
http://schools.ccsd.net/bracken
Walter Bracken Science, Technology,
Engineering, the Arts, and Math
(STEAM) Academy provides students
with an education that emphasizes
academic and behavioral excellence.
Our 2013 National Blue Ribbon award
winning program is ranked among the
top of all elementary schools in the
Clark County School District. Walter
Bracken STEAM Academy has been
named a Magnet School of Excellence
by Magnet Schools of America and
the National Association of Magnet
and Theme-Based Schools. With an
experienced staff empowered to make
decisions, student achievement is
soaring higher every year. Learning
labs focused on earth, life, physical,
and engineering sciences are used to
enrich the curriculum and add handson experiences. Children explore and
investigate using critical thinking skills.
Special instructional days; Super
Science, Mighty Math, Ecological
Engineering, and Multicultural Field
Days, involve the entire staff and
community in our themes. Technology
is also highlighted with one-to-one
iPads and in Bracken’s two topof-the-line computer labs, where
students are involved with a variety
of programs and projects for data
collection, analysis, interpretation,
publication, presentation, and more.
Career education is highlighted so
that students are taught about future
opportunities. Outdoor gardens,
tortoise habitats, and investigative field
trips provide additional opportunities
for hands-on discovery. All students
participate in gardening and help to
maintain the multiple school gardens.
Parent and community support is
http://schools.ccsd.net/gilbert
abundant and provides our students
with an optimal learning environment.
We have many partnerships that
involve on-site support and constantly
involve them directly in our program.
Kit Carson International Academy
International Baccalaureate
Primary Years Programme
http://www.kitcarsoncougars.org/
Kit Carson is an International
Baccalaureate Primary Years
Programme school. Students
will benefit from the globally-rich
curriculum that is challenging and yet
fun for students. The emphasis at Kit
Carson is inquiry-based instruction,
Creative Arts, and Technology.
Students will learn science and social
studies concepts integrated within
Nevada Academic Content Standards,
learn a second language, have access
to a variety of reading materials, and
use the latest technology to research
topics in which they are interested.
In addition, Kit Carson provides
students an opportunity to explore the
world through music, art, and dance.
International Baccalaureate schools
are globally renowned as schools of
excellence, and many students who
finish high school in IB schools excel
in higher education.
Students at Gilbert Magnet School
for Communication and Creative Arts
engage in an innovative and challenging
instructional program designed to
develop strong communication skills
while enhancing each child’s creativity.
Gilbert’s distinctive program integrates
music, art, PE/movement, drama and
broadcast communication into the entire
curriculum so that learning becomes a
multi-media and multi-modal experience.
The school is equipped with a dance
studio, a 450-seat theater and a state-ofthe-art television studio where students
learn various facets of television
production, performance, and technical
theater skills. Students increase oral
and written communication skills and
gain confidence and self-assurance
as they participate in school activities.
They receive not only a true fine arts
education but also the strong academic
preparation that will help them become
better thinkers and communicators.
Mabel Hoggard Math and Science Magnet School
http://schools.ccsd.net/hoggard
Mabel Hoggard received a national
top elementary school magnet award,
sponsored by Magnet Schools of
America. Mabel Hoggard Math and
Science Magnet has the distinction
of being the first elementary magnet
school established in Las Vegas
and the only elementary school in
the Clark County School District
to be accredited by the Northwest
Association of Accredited Schools.
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At Hoggard, students participate in a
rigorous academic curriculum with an
emphasis on science, mathematics,
and technology. They are taught
the art of scientific investigation
and mathematical problem-solving,
utilizing computer technology to
support their educational program.
The curriculum is highly motivational,
with extensive hands-on math and
science experiences. Students receive
extended programs and activities
through “explorations” in art, music,
and physical education classes as
well as the school’s many outdoor
and indoor lab programs. Hoggard
teachers have extensive training
in math and science education
and incorporate state-of-the-art
teaching and learning strategies into
daily instruction. Mabel Hoggard
is committed to the success of all
children in the program by creating an
optimal learning environment that will
help them succeed in the 21st century.
Jo Mackey Academy of Leadership
and Global Communication http://schools.ccsd.net/jomackey
In 2004, Jo Mackey became the
Academy of Leadership and Global
Communication. The school’s
motto is: “Preparing responsible
leaders to succeed in a global
society.” The leadership program is
built on the 3 C’s philosophy - the
development of positive Character,
strong Citizenship, and outstanding
Communication through technology
to ensure student success. Students
develop responsible leadership skills
through lessons and experiences
which promote a clear understanding
of desirable character traits and
habits of leaders. An emphasis on
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developing strong communication
skills through technology prepares
students to interact effectively. Jo
Mackey provides a rigorous academic
environment, including instruction
in the arts and technology. Each
classroom has a state-of-the-art
interactive whiteboard to engage
students in learning. Participation in
service projects promotes students’
understanding of their responsibility
for active citizenship. Mackey’s
high expectations of academic
development challenge each student
to find his or her unique path in the
global age of information.
Gordon McCaw STEAM Academy
http://schools.ccsd.net/mccaw/
The McCaw STEAM Academy
(MSA) with our focus in geological
exploration will offer an educational
option for students and families who
would like to pursue their interests
and aptitude in the areas of science,
technology, engineering, and
mathematics. By adding the Arts to
a STEM education, we incorporate
student’s creativity and design into
all of their learning. MSA provides
students with accelerated curriculum
along with concentrated experiences
and content in an environment that is
conducive to individual exploration,
innovation, and problem solving. The
MSA focus is on the ability to think
critically and solve complex problems.
It is through STEAM, our students will
gain the skills required to succeed in
today’s challenging world.
Sandy Searles Miller International Academy International Baccalaureate
Primary Years Programme
http://schools.ccsd.net/sandymiller
Sandy Searles Miller Academy is
a globally recognized International
Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years
Programme, and the first school in
Nevada to receive the top magnet
school award in the USA (2008,
Simpson Award). The Magnet Schools
of America has awarded Miller with
Excellence and Distinction awards
for the past eight years. Miller is
recognized as a Science, Technology,
Engineering, and Math (STEM) school
and is a member of the state STEM
coalition. A strong partnership with
Desert Research Institute provides
students opportunities to engage
with scientists in various fields
of study. As an IB school, Miller
provides Spanish instruction to all
students. Students are involved in
their learning through inquiry and
discovery in an internationally-relevant
and rigorous program of study.
Students are engaged in authentic
real-world integrated experiences
that guide student-centered learning.
As students take action upon their
learning experiences, they become
active members of their school and
community. The IB learner profile
and attitudes guide students to be
balanced, knowledgeable, openminded thinkers so as to take on the
challenges of our ever-changing world.
Magnet Schools and Career & Technical Academies
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Clarence Piggott Academy of
International Studies
http://schools.ccsd.net/piggott/
Clarence A. Piggott Academy of
International Studies began the 20152016 school year as a Candidacy School
with the International Baccalaureate
World Schools. As an international
studies academy, we will offer each
of our students the opportunity for
instruction in Spanish. Our students
are also engaged in authentic realworld integrated experiences that
guide student-centered learning
through the inquiry based process.
These experiences focus around
our six transdisciplinary themes. As
students take action upon their learning
experiences, they become not only
more active in their school, but also the
community. Students, staff and community
members utilize our learner profile and
attitudes to guide students to be balanced,
knowledgeable open-minded thinkers,
preparing them to become 21st-century
learners and citizens.
Sheila Tarr Academy of
International Studies
http://schools.ccsd.net/tarr/
Tarr elementary school will begin
offering international studies during
the 2016-2017 school year. As an
international studies academy,
we will offer each of our students
the opportunity for instruction in a
foreign language. Our students will
be engaged in authentic real-world
integrated experiences that guide
student-centered learning through the
inquiry based process. As students
take action upon their learning
experiences, they become not only
more active in their school, but also
the community. The international
studies learner profile and attitudes
guide students to be balanced,
knowledgeable open-minded thinkers
and to become 21st-century learners
and citizens.
Middle Schools – Magnet
The STEAM Academy at Bridger
Middle School
http://schools.ccsd.net/bridger
Bridger Middle School STEAM
Academy features a unique
technology-based learning
environment that focuses on using
technology as a problem-solving
tool. Aerospace and Aviation
introduces students to the history
and fundamentals of aviation,
including basic forces of flight,
rocketry skills, space exploration, and
career opportunities. Biomedicine
trains students in the human body,
disease, basic medical techniques
and procedures, medical terminology
and operation, care of medical
equipment, and opportunities in the
medical field. Robotics provides an
introduction to the study of physics
and engineering by teaching students
how to build, program, operate, and
use robots in different environments.
Technology students learn about the
major components of a computer
system, computer maintenance
and repair, and programming and
web design. Our fine arts program
includes Band, Mariachi, and Visual
Art to help develop self-confidence
while refining cognitive and creative
skills. Sixth-grade students explore
all five themes, while seventh-grade
students choose two programs on
which to focus. Eighth-grade students
complete a Capstone project involving
independent study and presentation to
peers, family, and professionals.
Aerospace • Biomedicine • Robotics • Technology • Arts
Brown Junior High School Academy
of International Studies
http://schools.ccsd.net/brown
The Brown Junior High School
Academy of International Studies offers
opportunities for students to develop
the knowledge, attitudes and skills they
need in order to manage the intricacy
of the curriculum and take responsible
action for the future. Learning is
connected to students’ lives and the
world that they have experienced
with a foundation for independent
learning and application of skills and
knowledge to unfamiliar contexts.
Students will explore what it means to
be internationally-minded and develop
a sense of community and commitment
to service. Through this advanced
curriculum, students will also discover
the cultural values of civilizations to
promote international understanding.
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Cashman Middle School Academy
of Mathematics, Science, and
Engineering
http://schools.ccsd.net/cashman
Cashman Middle School Academy
of Mathematics, Science, and
Engineering is a cutting-edge program
that addresses the interests of middle
school students, while incorporating
the national standards in math,
science, and technology. The program
provides students with an integrated
engineering, science, and mathematics
curriculum in extended blocks.
Cashman’s program provides projectbased learning – a hands-on approach
that is exciting and fun for highlymotivated students seeking a rigorous
educational experience. The program
relates technology to students’ daily
lives, while fostering communication
and collaboration by emphasizing a
team approach. The goal of Cashman
Academy is to enhance academic
achievement and provide opportunities
and motivation for students to ask
questions, seek answers, explore ideas,
acquire knowledge, and experience
understanding.
Robert O. Gibson Middle School
Leadership Academy
http://schools.ccsd.net/rgibson
In the R.O. Gibson Middle School
Leadership Academy, students
learn the role of a leader by being
empowered to make change. The
goal at Gibson is to educate students
by focusing on development of
character, civic consciousness (through
community service and service
learning projects), leadership, and
career education. They accomplish
this through the cultivation of the
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student individual and his or her
interpersonal skills. Students learn
to clarify and understand their
own attitudes, self-concept, image,
values, family relationship and vision.
Leadership courses increase students’
understanding of communication skills,
creative thinking, problem solving,
and accepting responsibility for his/
her own growth and benefit. Students
are taught to use communication
skills to articulate and resolve conflicts
and make good choices. Community
Leaders mentor and work with students
in a variety of projects and activities.
Students will gain the necessary
academic and leadership skills to make
a difference in their own lives, in our
community and in a global society.
Kenny Guinn Middle School
Academy of Science, Technology,
Engineering, and Mathematics
http://schools.ccsd.net/guinn/
Kenny C. Guinn Middle School STEM
Academy provides students the
opportunity to apply their in-depth
knowledge to real world applications
and to develop critical thinking skills.
Students will consolidate their academic
knowledge into culminating projects to
analyze, reason, and conclude viable
approaches and solutions to complex
problems. Science and mathematics
are offered in extended blocks to
promote a deeper understanding of
the curriculum. Through rigorous
classroom experiences, our highly
motivated, diverse student population
will collaborate with peers utilizing
digital technology, communication
tools, and networks to access, apply,
and evaluate information based on the
STEM principles of science, technology,
engineering and mathematics.
Hyde Park Academy of Science and Mathematics
http://schools.ccsd.net/hydepark
The Hyde Park Academy of Science
and Mathematics offers a specialized
academic program for academically
talented and high-achieving students in
a diverse setting. The program serves
students who require an academically
demanding and challenging curriculum
in the four core content areas:
mathematics, language arts, science,
and social studies. Our students are
provided with differentiated instruction in
which the core curriculum is expanded
while including the complexity, novelty,
depth, acceleration, and expectations
for their individual needs. Advanced
Placement (AP) strategies are
incorporated into the instructional
methodology throughout the Academy,
thus providing one to two-year
acceleration of instruction in all parts
of the curriculum. Performance-based
learning enables our students to apply
newly acquired concepts and ideas to
real-life situations. Students have the
opportunity to combine subject matter
knowledge with necessary application
skills. This approach assists with the
development of higher level critical
thinking skills and more complex and
abstract reasoning. Students participate
in learning new information, concepts,
and skills; applying that knowledge in
hands-on situations; and communicating
the results of their investigations.
Magnet Schools and Career & Technical Academies
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Walter Johnson Junior High School
Academy of International Studies
http://schools.ccsd.net/johnson
The Walter Johnson Academy
of International Studies offers
opportunities for students to develop
the knowledge, attitudes and skills
they need in order to manage the
intricacy of the curriculum and take
responsible action for the future.
Learning is connected to students’
lives and the world that they have
experienced with a foundation for
independent learning and application
of skills and knowledge to unfamiliar
contexts. Students will explore what
it means to be internationally-minded
and develop a sense of community
and commitment to service. Through
this advanced curriculum, students
will also discover the cultural values of
civilizations to promote international
understanding.
K.O. Knudson Middle School
Academy of Creative Arts and
Technology
http://schools.ccsd.net/knudson
K.O. Knudson Middle School
Academy of Creative Arts and
Technology focuses on the performing
and visual arts and technology.
Students in the magnet program
select a focus from the following
areas: band, dance, drama, mariachi,
orchestra, technical theatre,
technology/computer graphics, TV
production, visual arts, and vocal.
Students are challenged to explore
their interests and develop their talents
while participating in an academicallychallenging curriculum that is
integrated with arts and technology.
Students have an extended school
day which includes two elective
classes (their major area and one
other elective). Students are initially
placed in beginning, intermediate, or
advanced levels of the program that
they have selected as their major,
based on a pre-assessment activity,
and proceed to more advanced levels
as their individual ability develops.
Students participate in many
performances, both at K.O. Knudson
and throughout the community,
and also have the opportunity to
participate in a variety of clubs and
after-school activities.
Roy W. Martin Middle School and
International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme
http://schools.ccsd.net/roymartin
The International Baccalaureate
Middle Years Programme at Roy W.
Martin Middle School is designed
to provide a framework of academic
challenges and life skills for capable
and motivated students who seek a
rigorous educational experience that
reaches beyond traditional school
subjects. It stresses the interrelation
of various disciplines, teaches a
global view of knowledge, and gives
consistent attention to academic
discipline and challenging academic
content. The Martin program builds
organizational skills, encourages
creativity, develops personal value
systems, and prepares students for
advanced study in high school and
beyond. Students are encouraged
to develop intercultural awareness,
along with a genuine understanding
of their own history and traditions.
The program stresses the importance
of a firm command of the English
language and the acquisition of a
foreign language. Further, it aims to
develop an awareness of the media
and competence in information
technology. Roy W. Martin and the
International Baccalaureate - Middle
Years Programme is authorized
through the International Baccalaureate
Organization.
Thurman White Academy of the
Performing Arts
http://thurmanwhitems.com/
Thurman White Academy of the
Performing Arts offers the spectrum of
classes to meet the needs of the diverse
learners including accelerated classes in
math, science, social studies and ELA.
Advanced studies in foreign language
include the ability for students to take
both Spanish I and Spanish II for high
school credit. Algebra I is also available
for high school credit. The Academy
of the Performing Arts includes band,
choir, dance, orchestra and theater.
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High Schools – Magnet
Basic Academy of International Studies
http://basichighschool.com
The Basic Academy of International
Studies offers opportunities for
students to develop the knowledge,
attitudes and skills they need in
order to manage the intricacy of the
curriculum and take responsible
action for the future. Learning is
connected to students’ lives and the
world that they have experienced
with a foundation for independent
learning and application of skills and
knowledge to unfamiliar contexts.
Students will explore what it means
to be internationally-minded and
develop a sense of community and
commitment to service. Through this
advanced curriculum, students will
also discover the cultural values of
civilizations to promote international
understanding.
Canyon Springs High School
http://schools.ccsd.net/canyonsprings
The Leadership and Law Preparatory
Academy at Canyon Springs High
School offers a unique blend of the
traditional high school experience,
21st century skill acquisition, and
civic leadership training to develop
the necessary qualities for success
in the classroom and beyond. All
Leadership and Law students are
enrolled in the same classes during
their first two years, studying the basis
of the American legal system, as well
as the foundations of leadership in the
business and political world. At the
end of the sophomore year, students
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choose to major in one of four career
pathways. Business Leadership majors
continue their studies in management
styles, business, marketing, and
entrepreneurship. Global Leadership
majors continue their studies in world
and American politics, media and
policy, and global issues. Military
Leadership majors continue their
studies in Air Force JRO TC, military
strategies, and the art of warfare.
Law majors continue their studies in
constitutional, civil, and criminal law;
and legal debate. Students experience
project-based learning, refine public
speaking techniques, and develop
collaboration, communication, and
critical thinking skills.
Academy at Clark High (T.E.A.C.H.),
an integral part of the Clark County
School District’s Students Today...
Educators Tomorrow campaign,
provides an academic-based, preuniversity curriculum for prospective
student educators, including actual
classroom teaching experiences.
Students benefit from opportunities
provided by the University of
Nevada, Las Vegas; the College of
Southern Nevada; Nevada State
College; the Clark County School
District; and professional educational
organizations.
Ed W. Clark High School http://schools.ccsd.net/delsol
http://schools.ccsd.net/clark
Del Sol High School features an
extensive academic curriculum
including Dual Credit college courses,
Pre-AP and Advanced Placement
courses in all core subject areas as
well as elective courses. In addition to
core classes, each student chooses
to pursue one of the following
majors: Costume Design, Dance,
Mariachi, Band, Orchestra, Vocal,
Music Production, Technical Theater,
or Theater. Community Internships,
Artist-in-Residence programs and
numerous performance opportunities
allow Del Sol students a chance to
enhance their skills prior to pursuing
their post-secondary plans. By
providing students with an intense
training program in both the arts
and academics, Del Sol Academy
ensures each student is empowered
to become a successful member of
the community.
Academy for Math, Science, Arts
and Technology (A.M.S.A.T) offers
pre-university, accelerated classes
in mathematics and science and
integrated technology (computers and
specialized laboratory equipment)
that provides hands-on experience.
Academy of Finance (A.O.F.) uses
the National Academy Foundation’s
curriculum to introduce students
to business, career, and academic
options that will allow them to develop
new perspectives on the professional
world. Students engage in a learning
experience that integrates business
with industry and creates career
awareness through participation in
activities such as Future Business
Leaders of America (FBLA) and
Distributive Education Clubs of
America (DECA). Teacher Education
Del Sol Academy of the Performing Arts
Magnet Schools and Career & Technical Academies
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Desert Pines High School
Eldorado High School
http://schools.ccsd.net/desertpines
http://schools.ccsd.net/eldorado
The Desert Pines Magnet Program is
making an impact with its five exciting
programs. Video Production students
learn pre/post production skills,
including script writing, video camera
operation, editing, and live broadcast
production. Our Radio Production
program is the only one of its kind in
Nevada. Students learn to operate
amplifiers, mixers, audio boards,
microphones, and MP3’s. Sound
engineering, internet production,
on-air programming, and work-based
learning experiences such as DJing
at school and community events,
are emphasized. Sports Marketing
students advance their knowledge
and skills in promotion, pricing,
product and marketing information
management, market planning and
research, product and professional
selling as it relates to sports and
entertainment. Animation students
learn the principles of computer
animation and graphics. Areas
of study include storyboarding,
character creation, background
development, traditional animation
techniques, and the use of industrystandard technology. Our newest
program, Culinary Arts, provides
students with the opportunity to
study food safety, quality assurance,
sanitation, nutrition and product
planning, along with food preparation,
inventory management, food cost
projecting, purchasing, customer
service and marketing.
Eldorado High School is excited to
open the Academy of Video Game
Technology and Web Design. The
rich tradition of rigorous academics
and sound extra-curricular activities
at Eldorado will provide students an
incredible framework for learning and
achievement. Our school is dedicated
to providing a safe learning environment
that promotes academic excellence,
character development, and responsible
citizens; therefore, these new magnet
programs will build upon our school’s
philosophy for many years to come.
Las Vegas Academy of the Arts
http://schools.ccsd.net/lva
The twelve-time GRAMMY Awardwinning Las Vegas Academy of the
Arts provides students with a twofold
emphasis on academics and the arts.
As a FIVE STAR school in the Clark
County School District, LVA features
an extensive academic curriculum
including Dual Credit college courses,
CTE courses, Pre-AP and Advanced
Placement courses in all core subject
areas as well as elective courses. In
addition to core classes, each student
chooses to pursue one of the following
majors: Dance (modern, jazz, ballet,
tap, ballroom and choreography);
Music (brass, woodwind, percussion,
strings, guitar, jazz band, mariachi,
voice and piano); Visual Arts
(drawing, painting, ceramics, graphic
design, animation, visual design,
design crafts, photography, video
production); Theatrical Arts (theatre,
musical theatre, technical theatre);
and the Liberal Arts (world languages,
humanities). An extended school
day allows for additional classes in
each chosen major field to ensure
a rigorous, individualized program
of study. Community Internships,
Artist-in-Residence programs and
numerous performance opportunities
allow LVA students a chance to
enhance their skills prior to pursuing
their post-secondary plans. By
providing students with an intense
training program in both the arts and
academics, LVA ensures each student
is “ready by exit.”
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Valley High School www.valleyhs.vegas/
Rancho High School
http://schools.ccsd.net/rancho
The Aviation Academy offers two
four-year programs: The Private Pilot
program includes the fundamentals
of flight, space travel, and rocketry,
as well as the opportunity to earn
a Private Pilot Certificate. The
Aerospace Engineering program
offers students interested in
designing and building airplanes the
academic foundation necessary for
successful entry into a university-level
engineering program. Students may
earn up to 13 college credits. The PreMedical Academy offers programs
for students interested in becoming
medical doctors, veterinarians,
nurses, dentists, or pharmacists.
Students may participate in a variety
of strands including: Internship,
Sports Medicine, Forensic Science,
Biotechnology, and Emergency
Medical Technician (EMT).
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Spring Valley High School Academy of International Studies
http://schools.ccsd.net/springvalley
The Spring Valley High School
Academy of International Studies
offers opportunities for students to
develop the knowledge, attitudes and
skills they need in order to manage
the intricacy of the curriculum and
take responsible action for the future.
Learning is connected to students’
lives and the world that they have
experienced with a foundation for
independent learning and application
of skills and knowledge to unfamiliar
contexts. Students will explore what
it means to be internationally-minded
and develop a sense of community
and commitment to service. Through
this advanced curriculum, students
will also discover the cultural values of
civilizations to promote international
understanding.
Valley High School offers three
unique magnet programs. Academy
of Hospitality and Tourism (AOHT) is
an award winning magnet program
offering college preparatory
curriculum and the training and
skills necessary for professional
positions in business, marketing
and the travel and tourism industry.
International Baccalaureate (IB)
is a college preparatory program
recognized worldwide by colleges
and universities as the most rigorous
high school curriculum available. It
offers a wide spectrum of courses
in all major academic subjects and
provides the academic, social, and
leadership experiences necessary
for postsecondary success. Students
interested in this program should
be prepared to study in all subject
areas at an honors level. Beginning
in the fall of 2016, Valley High School
will offer the brand new Military
Science, Technology, and Emergency
Management Program (MSTEM). This
unique program will allow students to
integrate the ideals and foundations
of the Army JROTC Curriculum with
innovative course work in cybertechnology and forensic science.
Upon completion of this program
students will be FEMA certified first
responders for the Clark County area.
Magnet Schools and Career & Technical Academies
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High Schools – CTA’s
Advanced Technologies Academy
(A-TECH)
East Career and Technical
Academy (ECTA)
Northwest Career and Technical
Academy (NWCTA) http://schools.ccsd.net/atech
http://schools.ccsd.net/ecta
http://schools.ccsd.net/nwcta
A-TECH offers eight collegepreparatory programs in a unique,
all-magnet school setting. Students
must complete a four year sequence
of courses in Architectural Drafting
and Design, Business Management
and Administration, Computer
Science, Engineering, Graphic Design,
Legal Studies, IT Networking, or Web
Design and Development. Technology
is infused in learning activities
across the curriculum designed to
advance the student’s 21st century
college and career-readiness skills.
In addition, students may also take
rigorous academic classes at the
Honors and Advanced Placement
levels. A-TECH operates on a full
eight-period day with modified block
schedule. Students may earn college
credit through the CTE College Credit
and Advanced Placement courses.
A-TECH has been recognized each
year by the state of Nevada as an
Exemplary or High-Achieving high
school. A-TECH’s graduating classes
have consistently earned millions of
dollars in scholarships. After-school
extra-curricular activities and tutorial
sessions are offered by both faculty
and student mentors.
The four-year comprehensive ECTA
offers programs in Construction
Technology, Culinary Arts, Education
and Early Childhood, Electronic
Technology, Information Technology
Systems, Marketing/Hospitality and
Tourism, Medical Professions, and
Automotive Mechanical Technology
in a state-of-the-art facility. At
ECTA students learn to meet the
challenges of a changing global
workplace. Our vision is to cultivate
academic excellence though a
Project Based Learning model,
facilitated by the extensive use of
emerging technologies. Curriculum
is designed to foster in students the
21st-century learning skills of critical
thinking, collaboration, oral and
written communication, and ethical
citizenship. Community and postsecondary partnerships allow students
the opportunity to work with local
businesses and earn college credits
and certifications in their selected area
of study.
NWCTA is a four-year comprehensive
career and technical high school
offering programs in Construction
Management, Culinary Arts,
Engineering and Design, Early
Childhood Education, Hospitality and
Marketing, Media Communications,
Medical Professions (Biomedical and
Biotechnology), Teacher Education,
and Mechanical Technology. Not
only can students earn high school
diplomas and be prepared for college,
but they can also earn a variety of
professional licenses. Students will
take coursework unique to their
program of study. Courses are
rigorous and will prepare students for
a variety of options after graduation.
Students have the opportunity to
earn credits through the 2 + 2 Tech
Prep program and through Advanced
Placement courses. Through handson projects, job shadowing, and
internships, each student will gain firsthand experience in his/her selected
program area.
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Southeast Tech (SECTA) http://secta.us
Southeast Tech (SECTA) is a career
technical high school with around 1,750
students. SECTA stands apart from
traditional high schools by offering a
rigorous course of study consisting
of college preparatory academic
classes and professional industry
standard career technical programs.
As the first career technical academy
in the Clark County School District,
SECTA has served as a model school
for other technical academies in the
district for over 49 years. At SECTA,
students are provided the option of
selecting one of twelve majors in
which they can take extra credits to
attain technical career certification in
addition to their standard high school
credit requirements. With technical
preparation credits and advanced
placement classes, students have the
opportunity to earn up to thirty-two
college credits. SECTA is the only
career technical academy to offer
athletics in CCSD. Extra-curricular
activities are offered to meet the needs
of our diverse student population
such as Student Council, Key Club,
SkillsUSA, National Honor Society,
Black Student Union, Student
Organization of Latinos, Pride Alliance
(LBGT), and many more.
Southwest Career and Technical
Academy (SWCTA)
http://schools.ccsd.net/swcta
Ranked amongst the best schools
in the State of Nevada, SWCTA is
a magnet high school that offers
11 distinct programs of study.
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Students choose an area of interest:
Automotive/Diesel Technology,
Culinary Arts, Dental Assisting, Digital
Game Technology, Engineering,
Fashion Design, Hospitality &
Tourism, Interior Design, Nursing,
Respiratory Therapy, and Web Design
& Development, when applying for
admission. Programs follow a fouryear sequence of study. Rigorous
coursework, project-based learning,
job shadowing, and internships
give students real-world experience.
Honors and Advanced Placement
classes are offered to maximize
potential and ensure students are
college and career ready.
Veterans Tribute Career and
Technical Academy (VTCTA) http://www.vtcta.org
VTCTA is a four-year career and
technical high school with an
emphasis on either Law, Public Safety,
Corrections & Security or Emergency
Medical Services. Law, Public Safety,
Corrections & Security: Police Officer,
Crime Scene Investigator (CSI),
Emergency Dispatch (9-1-1), Corrections,
Security and Pre-Law. Emergency
Medical Services: Emergency Medical
Technician (EMT), Fire Fighter and
Pre-Med. VTCTA provides a rigorous
academic education including honors,
advanced placement and dual credit
courses that prepare students for
college and beyond. Students are
provided with specialized coursework,
training, mentoring and volunteer
opportunities that prepare students with
skills for a successful school-to-work
transition in the fields of public safety/
emergency responders.
West Career and Technical
Academy (WCTA)
http://schools.ccsd.net/westcta
WCTA is a four-year comprehensive
career and technical high school
that provides students with a college
preparatory curriculum, in addition to
course work unique to their specific
program of study. Students can select
from nine exciting programs including:
Biomedical Studies, Biotechnology,
Nursing, Sports Medicine, Civil and
Electrical Engineering, Environmental
Science, Business Management,
Digital Media, and Information
Technology Management. WCTA
provides a strong foundation in
academic knowledge while utilizing
a technology-rich curriculum and
project-based learning to make
students competitive in our global
economy. Small learning communities,
community partnerships, and
internships provide opportunities
for students to actively participate
in their education and develop
skills necessary for success in the
21st century. WCTA has advanced
laboratory space, equipment, and
technology, allowing students
to perform relevant simulations,
presentations, and experiments in a
state-of-the-art facility.
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Magnet Schools and Career & Technical Academies
3050 E. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, NV 89121
magnet.ccsd.net
[email protected]