Vancouver Public Schools Magnets and CTE Programs of Choice
What program options do students have?
As students come to realize their individual skills, abilities and interests and begin to plan for their future, they have several unique options and opportunities available to them within the Vancouver School District. Each program option allows students to participate in a specialized program of focus, designed to enhance the learning of core curricular areas, challenge students to achieve higher-level thinking and contextual application, and prepare them for success in their future, whether it be post-secondary education or immediate employment in the workforce. Students can choose to participate in the following programs: Full or Half-Day Magnets, Half-Day CTE Programs of Choice, or the Clark County Skills Center Programs.
Full-Day Magnet Programs
Full-Day Magnet Programs offer special opportunities to students that arent readily available in their home school. These programs feature a unique theme as a focus for teaching and learning and are for students that have a strong interest in a concentrated field of study. Magnet programs attract students from all over the district who have a common interest or passion so they get to be involved in a unique community of peers. Students who choose a full-day magnet program will enroll full time in the school which houses the Magnet they choose.
Careers in Education
Habitat Planning and Civil Engineering
International Baccalaureate (IB)
Legal Arts
Medical Arts
Science-Mathematics-Technology (SMT)
Vancouver School for Arts and Academics
Lewis and Clark High School
Half-Day Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs of Choice
In addition to the occupational education programs available at their home high school, students may access Half-Day Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs of Choice at other high schools. Great options are available for students who want a concentrated focus of occupational education and are planning a career within a specialized field of study. Students will complete half of their day in the CTE Program that they have chosen and the other half of their day at their home school.
Clark County Skills Center Programs
Vancouver School District junior and senior students may apply for one of many half-day Career and Technical Programs offered at the Clark County Skills Center. These programs are offered in morning or afternoon sessions and if accepted, students attend the Skills Center for half of their day and their home school for the remainder of their day.
Applied Medical Sciences
Automotive Technology
Commercial Painting/Decorating
Construction Technology
Cosmetology
Criminal Justice
Dental Assisting
Diesel Technology
Electro-Digital Technology
Financial Customer Services
Fire Science
Legal/Medical Office Applications
Pre-Engineering Design Tech
Restaurant Management
Travel and Hotel Management
What program options do students have?
