Students showcase new CTE electives in TBMS presentation to trustees

Students from TBMS presented coursework and projects from the district's CTE offerings to the Western Placer Unified Board of Trustees, highlighting hands-on learning, career connections and new elective options.

At the start of the spotlight, a district presenter noted the school added four electives this year (Spanish, broadcasting, pathways to success, athletic leadership and sports medicine) and cited improved state-test results in six of seven tested categories and a high proportion of students earning B averages.

Student Jesse Matthews described photography, ceramics, woodshop and coding units, explaining basic camera modes, pottery techniques and CNC-based projects. "It's a really good unit because it gives you a good idea of what you could do as a career later on in life," Jesse said. Another student, Ashley, and peers thanked teachers and named staff who supported their projects.

Isabel Padilla and Paisley Van Vile presented the athletic leadership and sports medicine elective, outlining leadership training, NFHS certifications planned for spring and practical duties such as jersey inventory, event setup and basic first-aid skills. The students credited teacher Miss Amelong and peers for their work and described field trips and conferences (for example, a leadership conference and the Winter Olympics project) that supplemented classroom learning.

Board members praised the students' presentations and thanked them for showcasing non-academic electives, which board members said help students pursue career options and life skills beyond test scores. The board moved on to consent items after acknowledging the presentations.