Center For Research in Engineering, Science and Technology (CREST)

CREST is a four-year Career and Technical Education STEM program offered at Paradise Valley High School that provides students with the opportunity to study one of three specialized disciplines: Bioscience, Computer Science and Engineering. Students enrolled in the CREST program are PVHS students. CREST is a recognized leader in STEM education with instructors who continuously develop innovative and engaging ways to provide students with authentic learning experiences that enhance the curriculum. Small class sizes, academic support, laboratory experience, collaboration with university and industry professionals, and a rich campus life provide many opportunities for academic and personal growth. At CREST, we are focused on creating an authentic, student-centered, problem-based learning environment. Students are inspired by a collaboration with peers, teachers, universities, and industry experts through mentoring, job shadowing, and internship programs. Emphasizing rigor, relevance, and relationships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, CREST students graduate prepared and fully qualified to pursue STEM-oriented degrees at the postsecondary level.