Satellite and WANIC Course Information

What are Satellite and WANIC courses? Satellite and WANIC programs/courses offer students the opportunity to explore diverse, high-demand fields through hands-on, real-world learning experiences. These courses integrate 21st-century skills, technical knowledge, and core academics to prepare students for both college and careers. With a focus on innovation, creativity, and problem-solving, these programs empower students to develop practical skills and earn industry-recognized certifications while exploring potential career paths.

Please see the information below to understand the differences between Satellite and WANIC courses.

There are separate applications for each of these programs.

NSD Satellite Courses

Satellite Courses are CTE courses that are offered within Northshore School District (BHS/WHS/IHS/NCHS). Limited transportation is provided for these courses, if the course is not held at your home high school. 

Click here to read the Northshore Career & College Readiness guide.

NSD HIGH SCHOOL Course
 Woodinville High School
  • Emergency CERT (10-12)
  • Nursing (open to grades 11-12)
  • Welding & Fabrication (11-12)
 Bothell High School
  • American Sign Language Interpreting NEW! (11-12)
  • Automotive Technology (10-12)
  • Baking & Pastry (10-12)
  • Careers in Education (11-12)
  • Construction Trades Academy (11-12)
  • Culinary Arts (10-12)
  • Sports Medicine Beg & Adv. (10-12)
 Inglemoor High School
  • IB Design & Technology (11-12)
 Innovation Lab High School
  • PLTW Biomedical Innovations and Medical Interventions NEW! (11-12) 
 North Creek High School
  • Aviation (11-12)
  • Intermediate Data Programming (11-12)
 

 

REGISTRATION PROCESS

STEP 1: Student completes the PROGRAM INTEREST FORM (opens on February 5) to receive application 

LINK TO ACCESS THE PROGRAM INTEREST FORM

STEP 2: Student checks NSD email for APPLICATION and completes the STUDENT portion of the application

STEP 3: Parent checks NSD email for APPLICATION and completes the PARENT portion of the application

STEP 4: Application is then sent to your high school counselor for approval and final signature

STEP 5: Once the application is approved, the completed application will be emailed to student, parent, and counselor.

All steps should be completed by the priority application deadline - March 31, 2026

After the priority application deadline:

  • Completed applications will be reviewed by teachers
  • In early May, students will be notified of their application status (accepted, waitlisted or denied) via NSD email
  • Accepted students will meet with their counselor to adjust their schedule to add the Satellite course.

WANIC Courses