Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Buena Park middle schools highlight career pathways in district presentation
Summary
District staff and teachers detailed expanded college- and career-readiness programs at Beatty and Buena Park Middle Schools, including a nationally recognized FFA chapter, new robotics and dual-enrollment courses, STEM sailing and a districtwide college-and-career night planned for March.
Board members heard a presentation Tuesday on college- and career-readiness programs at Buena Park Middle School and Beatty Middle School.
Sandra Song, director of educational programs for Buena Park School District, said the two middle schools were recently recognized for their programs: both were named "Schools to Watch" by the California League of Middle Schools, and Buena Park Middle School’s FFA agricultural science chapter won a 2024 Golden Bell Award. "This national recognition is a testament to their exceptional educational programs, challenging curriculum, and supportive environment for students," Song said.
The presentation described a wide set of career-technology education (CTE) offerings that begin in elementary grades and expand in middle school. Song said district elementary programs such as International Baccalaureate, STEAM, AVID and…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
