Coronado Fire Academy
Description:
Biotechnology is a fast growing and exciting career field. While in the Biotechnology program in high school, students learn in a laboratory setting performing such tasks as DNA extraction, fingerprinting, and advanced biotechnology techniques. Learners that complete the Biotechnology program (Honors Biotechnology I and II) can earn an industry recognized Biotechnician Assistant Credential from BACE. Students continuing their education earning a Biotechnology, Biology or Pre-Med degree have many career opportunities from genetic analyst, fish biologist, biomedical engineers, laboratory technologists, plant geneticists, and biochemists.
- Industry Certification: BACE (Biotechnician Assistant Credentialing Exam) https://biotility.research.ufl.edu/bace/
- Course offered on a block schedule to accommodate program completion in one academic year. Science credit awarded after completing 2nd course in semester 2.
- One-Year Program Completion
- Dual Enrollment – Scottsdale Community College: BIO107 & BIO107LL
- Technical Standards: www.azed.gov/cte/bio/
Courses Offered
Course ID: 10088-10089
Grade(s): 10, 11
Semester(s): 2
Course Credit: 1.0
Graduation Requirement: Elective
Construction & Project Management I is a dynamic, hands-on course designed for students who aspire to own and lead construction businesses. This course introduces essential industry skills including safety protocols, tool usage, construction math, and blueprint reading. Students will explore the entrepreneurial mindset while mastering technical competencies aligned with Arizona CTE standards and NCCER curriculum. This course lays the groundwork for future business ownership in the construction field.
Course ID: 10090-10091
Grade(s): 11, 12
Semester(s): 2
Course Credit: 1.0
Graduation Requirement: Elective
Constructive Systems builds on foundational knowledge to prepare students for advanced roles in construction business ownership. Students will explore framing, roofing, electrical, plumbing, and sustainable building practices while applying real-world project management and leadership skills. This course equips students with the expertise to manage and grow successful construction enterprises.
Fee required: see Fee Schedule
This course leads to industry-recognized certification
Career & Technical Student Organization (CTSO):
SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers, and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce, emphasizing total quality at work: high ethical standards, superior work skills, life-long education, and pride in the dignity of work. SkillsUSA Arizona has over 15,000 members and over 3,000 members at State Championships.
Offered At:
Saguaro High School
(Signature program open to all SUSD Students)
