Hawk Academy
Anzar Counselor Contact
Anzar High School Counselor:
Julie Castañeda-Hicks, MAEd, PPSC
(831)623-7660 x 2705
jhicks@asjusd.org
Hawk Academy: Dual Enrollment Program
Hawk Academy is Anzar High School’s dual enrollment program, designed to give students a powerful head start on college while still in high school. Through partnerships with Gavilan College, students earn college credit at no cost while completing high school graduation requirements and preparing for a range of postsecondary pathways.
Hawk Academy offers structured pathways aligned to Cal-GETC, CSU, career education, and general education, allowing students to engage in rigorous, transferable coursework that builds confidence, independence, and academic momentum. Courses span multiple disciplines, including English, social sciences, science, communication, and career-focused studies, and are taught by qualified college instructors while students remain part of the Anzar community
The program emphasizes access and equity, expanding college opportunities for first-generation college-bound students, English Learners, and students who may not otherwise see themselves as “college material.” Hawk Academy students learn how to navigate college expectations early—earning real transcripts, managing college-level work, and developing the skills needed to succeed after graduation.
Hawk Academy is not an add-on—it is a core part of Anzar’s commitment to preparing students for college, career, and life beyond high school.
2025-26 Dual Enrollment Course Offerings
Hawk Academy Pathways: Hawk Academy Cal-GETC Pathway – Cohort 1
- Fall: PSYC 10: Introduction to Psychology
- Spring: HIST 3: History of California
Hawk Academy Cal-GETC Pathway – Cohort 2
- Fall: CMUN 1A: Introduction to Public Speaking
- Spring: English 1A: Composition and Reading
Hawk Academy Cal-GETC Science Pathway
- Spring: PHYS 1: Introduction to Physics
Career Education & Workforce Development – CSU Pathway
- Fall: BUS 14: Personal Finance
Gavilan College AA/AS Degree – General Education
- Spring: Guidance 1: Self-Assessment and Career Development
Cal-GETC Pathway Course Areas
Area 1: English Communication
Courses:
- ENGL C1000: Academic Reading and Writing
- COMM C1000: Introduction to Public Speaking
A-G:
- G College-Preparatory Elective
Area 3: Arts & Humanities
Courses:
- MUS 2: History of Jazz and Rock
- THEA 3: El Teatro Campesino
- HIST 3: History of California
A-G:
- G College-Preparatory Elective
Area 4: Social & Behavioral Sciences
Courses:
- CD 2: Early Childhood Development
- HIST 3: History of California
- PSYC C1000: Introduction to Psychology
A-G:
- G College-Preparatory Elective
Area 5: Physical & Behavioral Sciences
Course:
- PHYS 1: Introduction to Physics
A-G:
- G College-Preparatory Elective
