Sioux Falls CTE Academy for HHS Students
The Sioux Falls School District provides hands-on, relevant learning opportunities for public high school students in the surrounding area. This state-of-the-art Academy offers a continuum of courses from introductory level to highly advanced level. Students attend their home high school to take core academic classes, such as English, math and science. They attend the Academy for a block of time each school day to receive their specialized training. Interested students should contact their School Counselor for registration information.
CTE Information for Harrisburg Students:
HHS students can take classes at CTE in the morning or at the end of day. You will need to have three periods open on your schedule (1st-3rd or 7th-9th) to allow the class and travel time.
Students must follow the Sioux Falls School District's calendar for their assigned CTE Academy class. There are some days on the calendar when Sioux Falls has classes, but HHS does not.
Bussing is available. The morning bus leaves at 7:15am. The afternoon bus returns to school at 3:15. With permission, students may drive themselves.
You must register with your counselor for CTE during Registration in the spring. A separate form must be filled out specifically for CTE courses.
Harrisburg students may have the opportunity to tour the CTE Academy in the Spring prior to registration to explore their facilities & Course Options.
BLOCK 1: 7:45AM-9:25AM
(BUS LEAVES AT 7:15 AM from front of HHS; students return to HHS at 10:00 am)
BLOCK 3: 1:20PM-3:00PM
(BUS LEAVES AT 12:55 PM from front of HHS; students return to HHS at 3:20 pm)
Weather Related Questions:
HHS School Cancellation: Students excused from CTE classes
HHS Late Start: 1st block students excused from CTE, 3rd block students please attend CTE
HHS Early Release due to weather: 1st block students attend CTE, 3rd block students excused from CTE
HHS Early Release due to scheduled release: 1st block students attend CTE, 3rd block students excused from CTE
Sioux Falls School District Calendar
Reminder: HHS has many CTE opportunities right on campus!
CTE Academy Course Options for HHS Students
Department | Course | Pre-Req Requirements |
|---|---|---|
Academy of Finance | Accounting II | Accounting I at HHS |
Academy of Finance | Intro to Financial Services | |
Academy of Finance | Banking & Credit | |
Aviation | Aviation I | |
Aviation | Aviation II | Aviation I at CTE |
Aviation | Aviation III | Aviation II at CTE |
Agriculture | Agriculture Bio Technology | |
Architecture & Construction | Advanced Woodworking & Cabinet Making Part I | |
Architecture & Construction | Advanced Woodworking & Cabinet Marking Part 2 | Advanced Woodworking & Cabinet Making Part I at CTE |
Computer Science - Information Technology | Computer Hardware & Software | |
Computer Science - Information Technology | Network Technologies | Computer Hardware & Software at CTE |
Arts, A/V Technology & Communications | Intro to Media Arts, A/V Technology & Communications | |
Arts, A/V Technology & Communications | A/V Production & Digital Film Making | Intro to Media Arts, A/V Technology & Communications at CTE |
Arts, A/V Technology & Communications | Broadcast Production | Intro to Media Arts, A/V Technology & Communications at CTE |
Arts, A/V Technology & Communications | Digital Animation | Intro to Media Arts, A/V Technology & Communications at CTE |
Health Science | Health Careers I | Recommended: Anatomy at HHS, earned a "C" or better |
Health Science | Health Careers II | Health Careers I at CTE, earned a "C" or better & 16 years old; Grades 11 and 12 only |
Health Science | Emergency Medical Technician | PLTW 2 at HHS or Health Careers I at CTE; Grade 12 only |
Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) | Engineering I - Introduction to Engineering Design | Recommended: Concurrently enrolled in geometry at HHS |
Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) | Engineering III - Digital Electronics | Principles of Engineering at HHS |
Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) | Engineering IV - Engineering Design and Development | Principles of Engineering at HHS; Grades 11 and 12 only |
Robotics | Introduction to Robotics | |
Transportation - Auto Body/Collision Repair | Intro to Auto Body Repair & Estimating | |
Transportation - Auto Body/Collision Repair | Auto Body Structural Analysis & Damage Repair | Intro to Auto Body Repair & Estimating at CTE |
Transportation - Auto Body/Collision Repair | Auto Body Nonstructural Analysis & Damage Repair | Intro to Auto Body Repair & Estimating at CTE |
Transportation - Auto Body/Collision Repair | Auto Body Painting & Refinishing | Intro to Auto Body Repair & Estimating at CTE |
Transportation - Auto Technology | Automotive Engine Performance (same course as Auto Tech II at HHS) | Auto Tech I at HHS |
Transportation - Auto Technology | Automotive Brakes | Auto Tech I at HHS |
Transportation - Auto Technology | Automotive Suspension & Steering | Auto Tech I at HHS |
Transportation - Auto Technology | Automotive Electronics | Auto Tech I at HHS |
Transportation - Auto Technology | Diesel Technology | Automotive Engine Performance at CTE; Grades 11 and 12 only |
Welding | Welding II | Welding I and Welding II at HHS |
Welding | Advanced Welding & Fabrication | Welding I and Welding II at HHS |