This breakfast allowed students an opportunity to hear from current practitioners about what it's like to be a physician.

The students also heard about some of the challenges and hard work that's necessary to complete medical school. One physician had a challenging time getting through medical school because he had sleeping problems. He reminded the students that even with difficulties they can persevere.

One of the keys of both the 21st Century High School Programs and career and technical education is the work-based learning component.

We graduate more than 95 percent of our nursing students. I am very proud of that. That is above average, and employers are pleased with our graduates.

We've picked our students for this year.

Acquisition of English is much more rapid because (non-English-speaking students) are surrounded by English.