Career and Technical Education
This course will introduce students to the entrepreneurial mindset and the basic skills necessary to become an entrepreneur. The primary focus is identifying business opportunities using Design Thinking, creating a business plan using Lean Start-Up, and developing a plan to organize and promote the business. In addition, students may get opportunities throughout the year to…
Read More about Entrepreneurship I.This course is designed to provide students an advanced level of knowledge, skills, and understanding of body composition and the effect on health, nutritional needs of physically active individuals, qualitative biomechanics, application of therapeutic modalities, appropriate rehabilitation services, and aerobic training intensity programs. Students will develop aerobic fitness programs and rehabilitation programs.
Read More about Kinesiology II.Certification opportunity: Phlebotomy Technician (Parent consent required). Through classroom, laboratory, and simulation experiences, students will learn and apply skills of the health science professional, including vital signs, environmental protection, safety in the healthcare environment, and admission/transfer/discharge procedures. Students will learn to perform skills specific to a health science professional such as medical assistant and phlebotomy…
Read More about Health Science Theory & Lab: Phlebotomy.Students will explore the various careers available within the education and training career cluster and the personal characteristics which are required to be successful in this field. They will develop knowledge and skills that are necessary to be successful in this field, investigate training options for different occupations in the field, and examine the trends…
Read More about Principles of Education and Training.Human Growth and Development is an examination of human development across the lifespan with emphasis on research, theoretical perspectives, and common physical, cognitive, emotional, and social developmental milestones. The course covers material that is generally taught in a postsecondary, one-semester introductory course in developmental psychology or human development.
Read More about Human Growth & Development.This course is for the student who wants to pursue a career in education. Students will study child and adolescent development as well as principles of effective teaching and training. They will serve an unpaid internship under the guidance of their classroom teacher and an AISD elementary teacher gaining hands-on experience in planning and directing…
Read More about Instructional Practices.In this second-year course, students will participate as unpaid interns at elementary, junior high, or high schools under the supervision of their high school teacher and mentor teacher at the field site. They will expand their knowledge of effective teaching practices and will take on more responsibility in the classroom as they learn to evaluate…
Read More about Practicum in Education & Training.#Certification opportunity: ServSafe Manager This course will give students the opportunity to extend the content and enhance the skills introduced in Culinary Arts. Students will evaluate global cuisines including the culture, history, and indigenous ingredients; develop a comprehensive protein product knowledge including fish and shellfish products; develop advanced pastry and baking skills; and evaluate nutrition…
Read More about Advanced Culinary Arts.This course is designed to give students supervised practical application of previously studied knowledge and skills in an unpaid arrangement appropriate to the nature and level of experience. Students will demonstrate proper job search procedures, interview techniques, professional dress and appearance, interpersonal skills, and technical skills in their practicum placement locations. Students who wish to…
Read More about Practicum Culinary Arts.#Certification opportunity: Certification exams offered based on industry partners’ needs. This course is designed to give students supervised practical application of previously studied knowledge and skills in an unpaid arrangement appropriate to the nature and level of experience. Students will demonstrate proper job search procedures, interview techniques, professional dress and appearance, interpersonal skills, and technical…
Read More about Practicum Hospitality Services.