Grade 12
This course is designed to explore the microbial world, studying topics such as pathogenic and non-pathogenic microorganisms, laboratory procedures, identifying microorganisms, drug resistant organisms and emerging diseases. This course satisfies a high school science graduation requirement.
Read More about Medical Microbiology.Principles of Biomedical Science provides an introduction to biomedical science through hands-on projects and problems. Students investigate concepts of biology and medicine as they explore health conditions including heart disease, diabetes, sickle-cell disease, hypercholesterolemia, and infectious diseases. This course receives weighted GPA.
Read More about Principles of Biomedical Science.Students examine the interactions of body systems as they explore deeply biological identity, communication, power, movement, protection, and homeostasis. Through individual and team activities, projects, and problems, students design experiments, investigate the structures and function of the human body, and use data acquisition software to monitor body functions such as muscle movement, reflex and voluntary…
Read More about Human Body Systems.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.This course introduces students to an industry that encompasses lodging, travel and tourism, recreation, amusements, attractions, and food/beverage operations. Students learn knowledge and skills focusing on communication, time management, and customer service that meet industry standards. Students will explore the history of the hospitality and tourism industry and examine the characteristics needed for success in…
Read More about Principles of Hospitality and Tourism.#Certification opportunity: Certification exams offered based on industry partners’ needs. Students will study management principles and procedures of the travel and tourism industry. They will study destination geography, special considerations for international travel, and modes of travel such as airline, cruising, and rail. They will learn to guide others as they make informed travel decisions…
Read More about Travel and Tourism Management.Students will study the principles of planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling the management of a variety of food service operations from fast food to high-end restaurants. Topics studied will include food production skills, hospitality skills, quality-control practices, service techniques, and health & safety skills. They will gain the academic knowledge & skills required to…
Read More about Introduction to Culinary Arts.#Certification opportunity: Certified Hospitality & Tourism Management Professional (AHLEI) & ServSafe Food Handler Students will integrate hands-on experience and project-based instruction to prepare for a career and/or postsecondary training in hospitality and hotel services. They will become familiar with all aspects of hotel operations, including developing communication and marketing skills; analyzing safety and security issues…
Read More about Hospitality Services.