High School Academies

TEACH! (Teacher Education and Early College High)

TEACH! is designed for students with an interest in pursuing a career in the field of education. Through rigorous coursework and an industry-focused teacher education pathway, TEACH! prepares students to be independent thinkers, changemakers, and champions of equity and access within their communities. TEACH! students have an opportunity to graduate high school with both a Venture Academy diploma and an IGETC Certificate of Achievement (Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum) from San Joaquin Delta College. The academy is designed with a comprehensive system of support to empower all students to achieve in high school, higher education, and beyond.

Delta Vista (Delta Visionary Integrated Science, Technology, and Academics)

Delta VISTA focuses on both academics and professionalism as equally vital skills for students to prepare for their future endeavors. Students are required to take a set of courses that meet the University of California’s recommended list of courses for admission to their university system. Students are encouraged to challenge themselves academically and the Delta Vista academy is committed to providing the support needed for each student to succeed.

Foundations (Theatre & Performing Arts Program

Students who are interested in learning by integrating many aspects of the theatre and performing arts with traditional academic learning standards find this academy both challenging and exciting. While enrolled in the program, students are required to participate in Drama and Dance classes. Teachers and students within the academy work together in the production of Fall, Winter, Spring, and Evening Theatre performances. Every student within the Foundations program participates in some capacity of each production, ranging from set-up to performance, stage-hand, tech crew, concessions, preparation, and clean-up. Participation in all theatre performances is mandatory for every Foundations student.

BrainworX Academy

BrainworX is a Critical Thinking academy that focuses on 21st-century skills, integrated thematic learning, and real-world application. Our goal is to prepare students for success in any pathway, whether that be career or college. BrainworX prioritizes A-G coursework, Career & Technical Education, and Dual Enrollment through community college credits. Students display mastery of their course content through a summative assessment called Defense of Mastery. Through this process, students have the opportunity to choose a topic they are passionate about, write and defend a thesis, and present to a panel of teachers, peers, and community members each semester. BrainworX has high academic expectations for students, and equally emphasizes community culture.

ImagineIT

ImagineIT Academy is designed for students interested in 21st-century education with an emphasis on rigorous, project-based curriculum. All ImagineIT students intentionally choose one of the many CTE pathways offered at Venture as well as an option for a university pathway and a comprehensive Art pathway. This focus on real-world preparation and hands-on exploration extends to core curriculum as well, creating an environment that is challenging and engaging for all academy students.

Durham Ferry

Durham Ferry provides hands-on experiences in Agriculture, Natural Resources, Animal Science, Leadership, and Ecology. It is located on a 290-acre park nestled within the riparian habitat of the San Joaquin River. Students receive instruction using non-traditional, thematic approaches in core academic subjects. Teachers work toward improving students' ability to think critically, use common sense, and demonstrate a strong work ethic. Students who attend Durham Ferry are those who are prepared to work hard, get dirty, and play passionately, and they leave Durham Ferry career and college ready.

Mavericks

The Mavericks program offers students an alternative to the site-based programs. Designed for students who have circumstances that prevent regular site-based attendance. Mavericks students work as independent learners through taking courses from our Edgenuity online learning curriculum. Students are assigned a teacher who monitors and assesses their progress and assigns work based on individual student’s goals, which are developed collaboratively. Students meet with their teacher of record (TOR) weekly and for structured monthly check-in meetings. Based on availability, some Mavericks’ students can attend elective courses or CTE classes on-site.

Excel Academy

Excel Academy currently serves students who have a strong interest in the Health or Sports Sciences field. The focus of Excel Academy revolves around the opportunities and responsibilities available within the world of sports. Excel focuses on multiple aspects of the sports universe including journalism, broadcasting, weight training, and statistics. Students are encouraged to explore all aspects of being involved in athletics.