CAST ACADEMY BALBOA HIGH SCHOOL
CA Partnership Academy and Regional Resource for Arts, Media, Entertainment Career Technical Education Pathways in California
This is site provides an overview of the exemplary AME program, projects, and resources developed at Balboa over the last decade. Staff and school administrators are available for support and consulting about best practices for AME/ CTE and California Partnership Academies.
Site visits are available with an appointment.
OUR STORY
Since opening our doors, we’ve been committed to helping students pursue a career they love. CAST and Game Design Academy at Balboa High School provides a unique and highly personalized method of learning, creating an environment to nurture, educate and encourage creative individuals to achieve the highest level of success. Browse through our site to learn more about what we have to offer.
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AVAILABLE PROGRAMS
Courses & Classes
AUDIO PRODUCTION
Join us
CAST and Game Design Academy at Balboa High School offers several convenient options in order to accommodate to our students’ busy lives. To hear more about how we can cater to your needs, contact our administration office to schedule a meeting.
GAME DESIGN
Growing Together
Our Summer Intensive is ideal for students looking to take their skills and career to a new level. Get in touch today to request application materials, schedule a tour or bring any questions to our team.
MEDIA ARTS
Growing Together
Our Summer Intensive is ideal for students looking to take their skills and career to a new level. Get in touch today to request application materials, schedule a tour or bring any questions to our team.
OUTSIDE LEARNING EXPERIENCES/INTERNSHIPS
Growing Together
Our Summer Intensive is ideal for students looking to take their skills and career to a new level. Get in touch today to request application materials, schedule a tour or bring any questions to our team.
COMMUNITY AND INDUSTRY COLLABORATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS
Successful Collaborations
ADOBE
Adobe Youth Voices/Education
BAVC (BAY AREA VIDEO COALITION)
Outside Learning/Internship/Mentoring
SF Mime Troupe
Young Playwrights Project
CANVA
Collaboration/Product Development
SFMOMA EDUCATION
Young Curators Project
IDEO
Design Agency
CAST ACADEMY AT BALBOA HIGH SCHOOL NEWS
CA Department of Education Regional Model for
Arts, Media, Entertainment Career Technical Education in Northern California
and
Design Pre-Apprenticeship Program with Adobe
Since 2014 Balboa High School and the CAST and Game Design Academy have been recognized as a model Arts, Media, Entertainment Career Technical Education school sites in California who demonstrate implementation of program best practices and standards. As a regional model site we are responsible for supporting the California Department of Education in professional development needs, technical and curricular support to other programs in the region.
As of the 2022-23 school year, the CAST Academy has been working with the CA Department of Education and Adobe Education in design and implementation of a Pre-Apprenticeship model of learning tied to careers in digital media and design. Students who complete the program are well prepared for further education, training, or growing internship opportunities in art, media, and design fields.
LEOUNDAKIS CENTER FOR INNOVATION AND DESIGN RENOVATION
August 2024
After two years, and a $1.5 million dollar CTE facilities grant to support CAST Academy and the Balboa Community, Balboa's LCID Space (the former art wing) completed renovation in 2021 with new broadcast facilities, maker space/art studio, gallery, and media and animation classrooms.
We are very proud as this is the culmination of nearly seven years of work by Balboa teachers, administrators, community organizations, industry partners, alumni, and SFUSD!
DISTANCE LEARNING CHALLENGES AHEAD!!
AUGUST 10, 2020
Balboa High School staff and administration are hard at work preparing to make the most of distance learning, and preparing to make innovative adjustments to content and delivery, but will work hard to support and maintain high standards for all students.
“Creativity takes courage”
Henri Matisse
CONTACT
For more information, AME/CTE technical support, or to visit our programs contact us:
1000 Cayuga Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112, USA
Jeff Larson: larsonj@sfusd.edu
(415) 469-4090