Indian River High School
- Indian River School District
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- (302) 732-1500
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Education & Training
Teacher Academy
The Delaware Teacher Academy program of study is a dynamic opportunity for high school students to explore careers in early childhood, elementary, and secondary education. The program emphasizes the importance of equity, inclusion, and belonging while fostering a strong pipeline of rising education professionals committed to serving diverse student populations. Through a combination of classroom instruction, industry-related credentialing, and hands-on work-based learning experiences, such as field observations, teaching internships, and early college credit opportunities, students develop the knowledge, skills, and cultural competencies essential for today’s education professionals. Whether a student dreams of becoming a teacher, counselor, support services professional, or educational leader, the Teacher Academy offers a strong foundation for success in postsecondary education and beyond—all while making a positive impact in their communities.
Health Sciences
Allied Health
The Allied Health program of study engages students in open-ended problem solving where they study topics such as medical terminology and human anatomy and physiology. Through exploration of the National Health Standards, students will acquire important skills necessary for healthcare professionals such as medical mathematics, communication, safety practices, legal responsibilities, and teamwork. In addition, students will develop technical skills such as performing a wound culture, measuring vital signs, collecting a throat culture and performing a strep test.
The program prepares students for a variety of careers in healthcare such as respiratory therapist, nurse, physical therapist, dental hygienist, and medical lab technician.
Nurse Assisting
The Nurse Assisting program of study is a three (3) course Career & Technical Education (CTE) instruction program that engages students in a comprehensive approach where they study topics such as medical terminology and human anatomy and physiology. Through exploration of the National Health Science Standards, students will acquire important skills necessary for healthcare professionals such as medical mathematics, communication, safety practices, legal responsibilities, and teamwork. In addition, students will develop technical skills such as providing personal care of the resident while taking care of their environmental needs and psychosocial needs.
Information Technology
Computer Science
The Computer Science program of study engages students in open-ended problem solving where students study computational practices such as algorithm development, problem solving and programming within the context of problems relevant to their everyday lives. Computer Science programs of study are available at both the middle and high school levels. The high school program includes the completion of two Advanced Placement courses and is described in the graphic below.
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM)
Engineering
The Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Engineering pathway is a three (3) and six (6) course CTE program that engages students in open-ended problem solving where students learn and apply the engineering design process and use modern, industry-leading technology and software.
The program prepares students for further education and careers in engineering and engineering technology.
Sports
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cheerleading
- Cross Country
- Field Hockey
- Football
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Marching Band
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track & Field
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
Career & Technical Student Organizations
Work Based Learning & Apprenticeship Opportunities
Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Heating Apprenticeship
Start a rewarding career that is increasingly in need of trained and licensed technicians, installers and trouble shooters. Applicants must be employed by a licensed contractor that sponsors the student throughout the three-year program.
For more information, contact apprenticeships@irsc.edu.
Culinary Operations Apprenticeship
Certified culinarians typically receive increased pay and are more in-demand employees. Those who successfully complete the one-year program receive a certificate from the State of Florida and IRSC. Apprentices are trained to be certified as ServSafe® managers.
Applicants must be employed by a qualified food-service establishment willing to sponsor the student and must be a member of the American Culinary Federation and registered as an apprentice.
For more information, contact apprenticeships@irsc.edu.
Diesel Technician Apprenticeship
This program is delivered in partnership with State of Florida registered apprenticeship sponsors and prepares students with cooperative methods requiring on-the-job training and custom initiation. it provides the student with technical and practical skills necessary in the Transportation, Distribution and Logistics trades.
For more information, view the IRSC Course Catalog or contact apprenticeships@irsc.edu.
Electrical Apprenticeship
This program is delivered in partnership with State of Florida-registered apprenticeship sponsors. It prepares students for advancement as residential or commercial electricians in the construction industry.
Successful completers receive a certificate of completion from the State of Florida and IRSC and are eligible to take the journeyman license exam. Applicants must be employed by a licensed contractor that sponsors the student throughout the three-year program.
For more information, contact apprenticeships@irsc.edu.
Mechanical Drafter Apprenticeship
This program is delivered in partnership with State of Florida registered apprenticeship sponsors, and prepares students for advancement education and careers in the Architecture and Construction. The program utilizes a cooperative method of learning, requiring on-the-job training and classroom instruction, providing the student with technical and practical skills necessary in the Architecture and Construction trades.
For more information, view the IRSC Course Catalog or contact apprenticeships@irsc.edu.
Mechatronics Technician Apprenticeship
This program is delivered in partnership with State of Florida registered apprenticeship sponsors, and prepares students for advanced education and careers in the manufacturing trade. The program utilizes a cooperative method of learning, requiring on-the-job training and classroom instruction, providing the student with technical and practical skills necessary in the manufacturing trades.
For more information, view the IRSC Course Catalog or contact apprenticeships@irsc.edu.
Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship
During this one-year program, students learn needed skills and knowledge to prepare them for national certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board. Apprentices receive paid, on-the-job training from their employers throughout the program.
For more information, contact apprenticeships@irsc.edu.
Plumbing Apprenticeship
This program is delivered in partnership with State of Florida-registered apprenticeship sponsors and prepares students for advancement as residential or commercial plumbers in the construction industry.
Successful completers receive a certificate of completion from the State of Florida and IRSC and are eligible to take the journeyman license exam. Applicants must be employed by a licensed contractor that sponsors the student throughout the three-year program.
For more information, contact apprenticeships@irsc.edu.
Surgical Technician Apprenticeship
The Surgical Technician Apprenticeship provides traditional instruction and an accelerated alternate delivery option where students receive credit for on-the-job training. Apprentices receive better access to high-demand jobs, higher wages, and a more secure career path.
For more information, contact apprenticeships@irsc.edu.
Welding Apprenticeship
Certified welders and fabricators received increased pay and are more in-demand employees.
Apprentices in this program must be employed with a local welding company that partners with IRSC. Those who successfully complete the program receive a certificate from the State of Florida and IRSC and are eligible to take an American Welding Society Welders Certification test.
For more information, contact apprenticeships@irsc.edu.
Yacht Service Technician Apprenticeship
The Yacht Service Technician Apprenticeship infuses on-the-job training with related classroom instruction. Apprentices receive technical instruction by qualified instructors in the yacht industry to provide a solid foundation of the overall yacht service industry and prepare them to move from apprentice to technician. Upon completing the program, a nationally recognized Completion of Apprenticeship certificate is offered by the State of Florida.
For more information, contact apprenticeships@irsc.edu.
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