Career and Technology Education courses are designed to provide students with the skills needed to enter today s wkfce. We provide students with rigous and relevant instruction to help them succeed in our highdemand, high-skilled wking environment of the 21st century. Students apply academic skills along with their technical skills in the CTE classroom. Career and Technology Education can provide students with a chance to exple various career options and provide them with enhanced earning potential while continuing their education. Many Hays CISD courses are articulated with Austin Community College which means students can earn college credit while in high school at no cost to them. Our challenge is to stay relevant and current in our ever changing society. CTE Goals Make teaching and learning relevant, hands-on and exciting f students. CTE courses integrate academics in rigous, relevant and exciting ways. Base CTE curriculum on current industry standards. Provide opptunities f students to earn state and national industry standard certifications and licensure. Each program area will provide students with the opptunity to earn college credits through local state agreements. Provide students with skills to gain entry-level employment in a high-skill, high-wage job and/ to continue their education. Every student is required to complete 1 credit of technology applications f graduation. Hays CISD Career and Technology Education Non-Discrimination Statement 1. Hays CISD offers career and technology education programs in agriculture, business, human resources, auto technology, electronics, culinary arts, health science, and marketing education. Admission to these programs is based on interest and aptitude, age appropriateness, and class space availability. 2. It is the policy of Hays CISD not to discriminate on the basis of race, col, national igin, sex, handicap in its vocational programs, services, activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. 3. It is the policy of Hays CISD not to discriminate on the basis of race, col, national igin, sex, handicap in its employment practices as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. 4. Hays CISD will take steps to assure that lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all educational and vocational programs. 5. F infmation about your rights grievance procedures, contact the Title IX Codinat, David Hartz, 21003 IH 35, Kyle, TX 78640, (512) 268-2141 and/ the Section 504 Codinat, Dr. Sara Thurman, 21003 IH 35, Kyle, TX 78640, (512) 268-2141. Some 3-year sequence Career and Technology courses offer technology application components f graduation. It is the student s responsibility to check with the counsel to determine what these courses are.
Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources Course Name Credits Grade Levels Recommended Prerequisites Advanced Animal Science 1 11-12 Advanced Plant & Soil Science 1 11-12 Equine Science.5 9-12 None Landscape Design & Turfgrass Management.5 9-12 None Livestock Production.5 9-12 None Principles and Elements of Flal Design 1 9-12 Small Animal Management.5 9-12 None Livestock Production Wildlife Management * Course counts f Science Credit Principles & Elements of Flal Design Landscape Design * Course counts f Science Credit None * Course counts f Fine Arts Credit Veterinary Medical Applications 1 10-12 Advanced Animal Science Wildlife, Fisheries, and Ecology Management.5 9-12 None Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources Cluster Sequences 9 th grade 10 th grade 11 th grade 12 th grade Livestock Production Small Animal Management Principles and Elements of Flal Design Equine Science, Wildlife, Fisheries, and Ecology Management Landscape Design Advanced Animal Science Advanced Plant & Soil Science Veterinary Medical Applications
Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources Cluster Advanced Animal Science Course Number: 181590 Grade Placement: 11 12 Recommended Prerequisite: Biology & Chemistry, Completion/Concurrent enrollment in Physics, one credit in Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Career Cluster science credit PEIMS#: 13000700 You re well on your way to becoming a vet.and other careers wking with animals! This course is designed to examine the interrelatedness of human, scientific, and technological dimensions of livestock production. Instruction is designed to expand one s knowledge of the scientific subjects of anatomy, physiology, nutrition, reproduction, health and selection. Students who take Livestock Production Wildlife Management befe this class may be me successful. This course will count as a fourth year science credit. Advanced Plant and Soil Science Course Number: 181830 Grade Placement: 11 12 Recommended Prerequisite: Biology & Chemistry, Completion/Concurrent enrollment in Physics, one credit in Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Career Cluster science credit PEIMS#: 13002100 Do you have a green thumb? Do you want to wk in a nursery green house? Students study how plant and soil relationships affect the production of food and fiber. Native plants will be identified and their roles assessed in the ecosystem and compared to other ecosystems. Resources of land, water, soil, energy, and living ganisms will be studied with scientific and technological applications. Students who take Principles and Elements of Flal Design Landscape Design befe this class may be me successful. This course will count as a fourth year science credit. Landscape Design and Turfgrass Management Course Number: 181733 Prerequisite: none Credit:.5 PEIMS#: 13001900 Students learn the plants and structures used in designing landscapes. They will learn to operate software to design and sketch a detailed design. Turfgrasses will be discussed and studied to determine which is best f different uses. All aspects of the business are discussed. Livestock Production Course Number: 181643 Prerequisite: none Credit:.5 PEIMS#: 13000300 Are you interested in the way an animal s internal body wks and what makes them unique? In this course, students learn about livestock production by expling imptant topics related to animals like cattle, swine, sheep, goats, and poultry. Class units of study include the following as they relate to livestock: health and wellness, vital signs and nmal behavi, reproduction and genetics, the skeletal, muscular, respiraty and circulaty systems, and nutrition and digestion. Practical knowledge related to safety, recd keeping, and general entrepreneurship help prepare students f future careers in livestock production. Equine Science Course Number: 181583 Grade Placement: 9-12 Prerequisite: None Credit:.5 PEIMS#: 13000500 Students will develop knowledge and skills related to the equine industry. Students will develop career skills and prepare f success regarding career opptunities and industry expectations. Students will develop knowledge relating to equine breeds, riding, showing, fitting, and management of hses.
Principles and Elements of Flal Design Course Number: 181630 Prerequisite: None PEIMS#: 13001800 This is a technical course that prepares students to arrange flowers, foliage and related plant material f interi locations. Students will evaluate techniques of increasing keeping qualities of flowers and plants, recognize design principles, evaluate techniques and prepare geometric flal designs prepared with fresh, silk and dried flowers, prepare csages and boutonnieres, evaluate techniques and prepare designs f holidays, banquets and other occasions. This course can count f Fine Arts credit. Small Animal Management Course Number: 181743 Grade Placement: 9 12 Prerequisite: None Credit:.5 PEIMS#: 13000400 This course emphasizes care requirements of small mammals, amphibians, reptiles, birds, dogs and cats. Students will have a basic understanding of these animals, their systems, and the environment needed to suppt them. Veterinary Medical Applications Course Number: 181600 Grade Placement: 10-12 Recommended Prerequisite: Advanced Animal Science PEIMS#: 13000600 So you want to be a small large animal veterinarian? Students will develop knowledge and skills relating to a career in the veterinary medical field. Students will develop knowledge relating to large and small animal species, their care, management, and disease awareness. This course can fulfill level 1 veterinary assistant certification requirements, accding to the Texas Veterinary Medical Association. Wildlife, Fisheries, and Ecology Management Course Number: 181843 Prerequisite: None Credit:.5 PEIMS#: 13001500 Are you anxiously waiting f hunting season to start? Do you want to get your hunter s certification? This course examines the management of game and non-game wildlife species, fish, and aqua crops and their ecological needs as related to current agricultural practices. Ecological practices will be studied and applied. Notes:
Architecture, Construction / Manufacturing Course Name Credits Grade Levels Recommended Prerequisites Advanced Welding 2 10-12 Algebra I Geometry and Welding HHS only Architectural Design 1 10-12 Algebra I and Geometry HHS only Construction Technology 1 9-12 None HHS only Interi Design.5 9-12 Algebra I Principles of Manufacturing 1 9-12 Algebra I Geometry HHS only Welding 1 9-12 Algebra I HHS only Architecture, Construction / Manufacturing Cluster Sequences 9 th grade 10 th grade 11 th grade 12 th grade Principles of Manufacturing Interi Design Architectural Design Welding Construction Technology Advanced Welding
Architecture, Construction / Manufacturing Cluster Advanced Welding Course Number: 182570 Grade Placement: 10 12 Recommended Prerequisite: Algebra I Geometry and Welding Credit: 2 this course meets f 2 hours Location: HHS PEIMS#: 13032400 Advanced welding builds on the knowledge and skills developed in welding. Students will develop advanced welding concepts and skills relating to personal and career development. Students will develop skills in the use of gas metal arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, flux ced arc welding, and other advanced welding techniques. Interi Design Course Number: 183283 Grade Placement: 9-12 Recommended Prerequisite: Algebra I Credit:.5 PEIMS#: 13004300 Do you find yourself watching HGTV? This course covers the concepts and skills needed to successfully design a home and/ business. The concept addresses construction, period styles, surface treatments, lighting, use of design, drafting; consideration of occupant needs and management principles. Other components include the impact of technology, the acquisition of professional services, and career options. Architectural Design Course Number: 185234 Grade Placement: 10 12 Recommended Prerequisite: Algebra I and Geometry Location: HHS PEIMS#: 13004600 Emphasis is placed on the production of drawing related to residential architecture. Styles and histy of architecture, related careers, and methods and materials of construction will be introduced. A complete set of wking plans including: plot, foundation, flo, electrical, wall sections, details, and elevations will be produced Construction Technology Course Number: 182540 Prerequisite: None Location: HHS PEIMS#: 13005100 This course develops the knowledge and skills needed to pursue a career in construction, architecture and other related fields prepare f a postsecondary degree in construction management, architecture, engineering. Students will develop skills in electrical, plumbing, and construction. Students will develop the skills to construct a small house. Students will design the foundation, frame walls, install windows and dos, apply sheathing and install siding and roofing. Students will develop skills to wk as a team as an individual, learn recd keeping and business communication. This course does not count towards a technology applications credit. Principles of Manufacturing Course Number: 185330 Prerequisite: Algebra I Geometry Location: HHS PEIMS#: 13032200 Would you like to design bridges dragsters on the computer and then build replicas? Would you like to learn how to control a robot use controls and senss to build simulations? This introducty and activity-based course will exple the technology involved in the fming and testing of materials, the planning and designing of various projects, and the construction and finishing of products. Students will be given the opptunity to wk with manufacturing equipment and technical programs in a modular learning environment with trainers to guide students through the skills needed to complete projects. The study of manufacturing technology allows students to reinfce, apply, and transfer their academic knowledge and skills to a variety of interesting and relevant activities, problems and settings. Welding Course Number: 182560 Recommended Prerequisite: Algebra I Location: HHS PEIMS#: 13032300 This course provides the knowledge and skills and technologies required f employment in metal technology systems. Students will develop knowledge related to career opptunities, requirements, and expectations as well as the development of wkplace skills to prepare students f future success. In this course the students will learn the skills to use oxy-fuel cutting and welding equipment, shielded metal arc welding equipment, and plasma arc cutting equipment.
Arts, A/V Technology Course Name Credits Grade Levels Recommended Prerequisites Animation 1 10-12 Graphic Design & Illustration Art I Audio Video Production (AVP) 1 9-12 None Commercial Photography 1 10-12 Digital & Interactive Media (DIM) 1 9-12 None Graphic Design and Illustration Art I Graphic Design & Illustration (GDI) 1 10-12 Digital & Interactive Media Professional Communications.5 9-12 Video Game Design (VGD) 1 10-12 Video Game Design II Problems & Solutions None * Course counts f Speech Credit Graphic Design & Illustration Computer Programming Animation 1 11-12 Video Game Design I Arts, A/V Technology Cluster Sequences 9 th grade 10 th grade 11 th grade 12 th grade Digital and Interactive Media (DIM) and Professional Communications Graphic Design & Illustration (GDI) Audio Video Production(AVP Animation Video Game Design(VGD) Video Game Design II Commercial Photography
Arts, A/V Technology Cluster Animation Course Number: 181750 Grade Placement: 10-12 Recommended Prerequisite: Graphic Design & Illustration Art I PEIMS#: 13008300 Are you the student who looks at movies, TV shows cartoons and wonders How did they do that? This course focuses on advanced 2-D motion graphics and beginning level 3-D motion graphics. Currently, students are exposed to industry standard software (EX: Flash and 3D Studio Max). Students taking this course should fit one of the following profiles: be able to draw cartoons and have an interest in traditional 2D animation; be able to create web pages and have a desire to strengthen Internet publishing skills;, have a desire to learn styboard, 3-D Modeling skills and have an interest in video game programming film animation. Audio Video Production (AVP) Course Number: 181710 Grade Placement: 9-12 Prerequisite: None PEIMS#: 13008500 Have you ever dreamed of making your own movies? Students are expected to develop an understanding of audio and video production with a focus on pre-production, production, and postproduction. Students are expected to write ideas, scripts, create styboards, and then produce their ideas both independently, and with other students. Students will be developing technical knowledge and skills needed f success in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications career cluster. Commercial Photography Course Number: 117400 Grade Placement: 10-12 Prerequisite: Graphic Design & Illustration Art I PEIMS#: 13009100 Careers in commercial photography require skills that span all aspects of the industry from setting up a shot to delivering products in a competitive market. Within this context, in addition to developing knowledge and skills needed f success in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications career cluster, students will be expected to develop an understanding of the commercial photography industry with a focus on creating quality photographs. Digital & Interactive Media (DIM) Course Number: 181760 Prerequisite: None PEIMS#: 13027800 This is an introducty course that exples the Adobe Creative Suite; such as Photoshop, Flash, InDesign, and Dreamweaver; to develop skills in manipulating digital images, designing graphics f print and the web, and creating audio/visual presentations using Windows Movie Maker. The students will create a personal ptfolio that will help them transition into career pathways, classes, and secondary degree programs in Graphic Design, Web Design, Game Design, and Animation. Students will apply research skills, critical thinking skills, and problemsolving skills in this year-long project-based course. Graphic Design & Illustration (GDI) Course Number: 181240 Grade Placement: 10 12 Required Prerequisite: Digital & Interactive Media PEIMS#: 13008800 This course is a solid introduction to Adobe Photoshop, Illustrat, and InDesign with specific attention to practical applications. Students gain proficiency with Adobe Photoshop palettes, selections, layers, masks, image editing and painting. Students will be introduced to the tools of an industry-standard vect drawing program (Illustrat) to create illustrations. This includes principles of layout and design and manipulation of text and graphics in all Adobe Programs. Students will apply research skills, critical thinking skills, and problem-solving skills in this year-long project-based course. The student must have basic Photoshop skills in der to take this course. This course prepares students to become certified in Adobe Photoshop. Professional Communications Course Number: 181313 Grade Placement: 9-12 Prerequisite: None Credit:.5 PEIMS#: 13009900 Professional Communications blends written, al, and graphic communication in a career-based environment. Careers in the global economy require individuals to be creative and have a strong background in computer and technology applications, a strong academic foundation, and a proficiency in professional al and written communication. Within this context, students will be expected to develop and expand the ability to write, read, edit, speak, listen, apply software applications, manipulate computer graphics, and conduct Internet search. This course counts f the state graduation requirement f speech.
Video Game Design I (VGD) Course Number: 181770 Grade Placement: 10 12 Recommended Prerequisite: Graphic Design & Illustration, Computer Programming, Animation PEIMS#: N1300993 Are you interested in being a part of a fast growing, up and coming, ever changing, technology career field? Do you like being creative? Do you think differently than most? Video game design may be f you! In this course, students will learn how to create video games f the PC. Students will wk in teams to conceive, design, and create a video game from scratch while learning about styboarding, game play, animation, scripting, level editing, and gaming engines. Video Game Design II (Problems & Solutions) Course Number: 181800 Grade Placement: 11 12 Recommended Prerequisite: Video Game Design I PEIMS#: 12701500 Student will apply Video Game Design I concepts to create a yearlong 3D game f the PC. This course will emphasize problem solving skills and advanced utilization of game engines, 3D modeling tools, and Adobe InDesign.
Business Management & Administration/Finance Course Name Credits Grade Levels Recommended Prerequisites Accounting I 1 9-12 None Accounting II 1 10-12 Accounting I Business Infmation Management I (BIM I) Business Infmation Management II (BIM II) 1 9-12 None Career Preparation I 3 11-12 Career Preparation II 3 12 Statistics and Risk Management (SRM) 1 11-12 1 11-12 Business Infmation Management I Students must have a job within the first 15 days of school. Students must have a job within the first 15 days of school. Accounting I and Algebra II * Course counts f Math Credit Business Management & Administration/Finance Cluster Sequences 9 th grade 10 th grade 11 th grade 12 th grade Business Infmation Management I Business Infmation Management II Accounting I Accounting II Career Preparation I Statistics and Risk Management Career Preparation II
Business Management & Administration/Finance Cluster Accounting I Course Number: 180620 Prerequisite: none PEIMS#: 13016600 Do you like wking with money? Does your future include finding a job after high school attending college? Why not learn the basics of good money management to help prepare f the future? This is an ideal course f any student planning to obtain a business degree in college a career in business. Students investigate the field of accounting, including how it is impacted by industry standards as well as economic, financial, technological, international, social, legal, and ethical facts. Students reflect on this knowledge as they engage in the process of recding, classifying, summarizing, analyzing, and communicating accounting infmation. Students fmulate and interpret financial infmation f use in management decision making. Accounting II Course Number: 180724 Grade Placement: 10 12 Recommended Prerequisite: Accounting I PEIMS#: 13016700 Students continue the investigation of the field of accounting, including how it is impacted by industry standards as well as economic, financial, technological, international, social, legal, and ethical facts. Students reflect on this knowledge as they engage in various managerial and cost accounting activities. Students fmulate and interpret financial infmation f use in management decision making. Business Infmation Management I (BIM I) Course Number: 180210 Prerequisite: none PEIMS#: 13011400 Students implement personal and interpersonal skills to strengthen individual perfmance in the wkplace and in society and make a successful transition to the wkfce and postsecondary education. Students apply technical skills to address business applications of emerging technologies, create wd-processing documents, develop a spreadsheet, fmulate a database, and make an electronic presentation using appropriate software. Business Infmation Management II (BIM II) Course Number: 180310 Grade Placement: 11-12 Prerequisite: Business Infmation Management I PEIMS#: 13011500 Business Infmation Management II is an advanced level course dedicated to Microsoft Office Specialist 2010 certification. This course builds on skills and knowledge gained in Business Infmation Management I. Certipt software is used to prepare students f certification in MS Wd, Excel, Access, and Power Point. Certification training and testing is offered free of charge f students. Statistics and Risk Management Course Number: 120550 Grade Placement: 11-12 Recommended Prerequisite: Accounting I & Algebra II PEIMS#: 13016900 Students will use a variety of graphical and numerical techniques to analyze patterns and departures from patterns to identify and manage risk that could impact an ganization. Students will use probability as a tool f anticipating and fecasting data within business models to make decisions. Students will determine the appropriateness of methods used to collect data to ensure conclusions are valid. This course will meet the requirements f the fourth mathematics credit.
Course Name Education & Training / Human Services Credits Grade Levels Recommended Prerequisites Child Development.5 10-12 Principles of Human Services Cosmetology I 2 11 Principles of Human Services Cosmetology II 3 12 Cosmetology I Instructional Practices in Education & Training Parenting Education f School Age Parents I & II 2 11-12 Child Development.5 credit per semester Practicum in Education and Training 2 12 9-12 Principles of Human Services.5 9-12 None Contact Counsel PEP Codinat f infmation Instructional Practices in Education and Training Education & Training / Human Services Cluster Sequences 9 th grade 10 th grade 11 th grade 12 th grade Principles of Human Services Child Development Instructional Practices in Education & Training Cosmetology I Practicum in Education & Training Cosmetology II
Education & Training / Human Services Cluster Child Development Course Number: 183233 Grade Placement: 10 12 Recommended Prerequisite: Principles of Human Services Credit:.5 PEIMS#: 13024700 Do you like children? Are you interested in a career wking with children? This technical labaty course addresses knowledge and skills related to child growth and development from prenatal through school-age children, equipping students with child development skills. Students use these skills to promote the well-being and healthy development of children and investigate careers related to the care and education of children. Cosmetology I Course Number: 183120 Grade Placement: 11 Recommended Prerequisite: Principles of Human Services Credit: 2 - Cosmetology will be offered on the campuses. PEIMS#: 13025200 Students codinate integration of academic, career, and technical knowledge and skills in this labaty instructional sequence course designed to provide job-specific training f employment in cosmetology careers. Instruction includes sterilization and sanitation procedures, hair care, nail care and skin care and meets the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation requirements f licensure upon passing the state examination. Analysis of career opptunities, requirements, expectations, and development of wkplace skills are included. A student course fee of $300 is due on the first day of school to cover permits, licensing, textbook and student kits. Students will be reimbursed $300 upon completion of the program (Cosmetology II) and presenting passing exam sces to their instruct. Students will be required to accumulate 1,000 clock hours of class and lab instruction in der to complete their TDLR certification during their juni and seni years of high school. Instructional Practices in Education and Training Course Number: 183260 Grade Placement: 11 12 Recommended Prerequisite: Child Development, however; entire sequence is preferred. Credit: 2 PEIMS#: 13014400 Have you considered a career in education? Would you like hands on experience wking in the classroom with elementary school students befe you go to college? Instructional Practices in Education and Training is a field-based internship that provides students with background knowledge of child and adolescent development as well as principles of effective teaching and training practices. Students wk under the joint direction and supervision of both a teacher with knowledge of early childhood education and exemplary educats trainers in direct instructional roles with elementary-, middle school-, and high school-aged students. Students learn to plan and direct individualized instruction and group activities, prepare instructional materials, develop materials f educational environments, assist with recd keeping, and complete other responsibilities of teachers, trainers, paraprofessionals, other educational personnel. A unifm will be required at the fieldbased internship. A student course fee of approximately $25 is due f unifm. Students must pass background check to be in program. Cosmetology II Course Number: 183130 Grade Placement: 12 Prerequisite: Cosmetology I Credit: 3 PEIMS#: 13025300 Follows Cosmetology I. Students are expected to take the state licensure exam after the student turns 18 and graduates from high school. Students will receive 2 hours of credit toward high school graduation f successful completion of the program. A student course fee of $300 is due on the first day of school f year 2 to cover year 2 permits, licensing, and student kits. Students will be reimbursed the $300 upon completion of the program and presenting passing exam sces to their instruct.
Parenting Education f School Age Parents I Course Number: 183140 Grade Placement: 9-12 Recommended Prerequisite: Contact counsel PEP Codinat f infmation PEIMS#: N1302536 Students who are pregnant parenting may take this course to help gain confidence and improve in their multiple roles of student, parent, and wage earner. Other topics addressed include personal development, healthy relationships, family planning, prenatal and postnatal care and concerns, child development, nutrition, safety and preparation f life after high school. Students are encouraged to complete their education while being given the tools to be successful. Parenting Education f School Age Parents II Course Number: 183150 Grade Placement: 9-12 Recommended Prerequisite: Contact counsel PEP Codinat f infmation PEIMS#: N1302537 Students who are pregnant parenting may take this course to help gain confidence and improve in their multiple roles of student, parent, and wage earner. Other topics addressed include personal development, healthy relationships, family planning, prenatal and postnatal care and concerns, child development, nutrition, safety and preparation f life after high school. Students are encouraged to complete their education while being given the tools to be successful. Practicum in Education and Training Course Number: 183270 Grade Placement: 12 Prerequisite: Instructional Practices in Education and Training Credit: 2 PEIMS#: 13014510 Practicum in Education and Training is a field-based internship that provides students background knowledge of child and adolescent development principles as well as principles of effective teaching and training practices. Students in the course wk are under the direction and supervision of both a teacher with knowledge of early childhood education and exemplary educats in direct instructional roles with elementary-, middle school-, and high school-aged students. Students learn to plan and direct individualized instruction and group activities, prepare instructional materials, assist with recd keeping, make physical arrangements, and complete other responsibilities of classroom teachers, trainers, paraprofessionals, other educational personnel. A unifm will be required at the fieldbased internship sites. A student course fee of approximately $25 is due f unifm. Students must pass background check to be in program. Principles of Human Services Course Number: 183113 Prerequisite: None Credit:.5 PEIMS#: 13024200 This labaty course will enable students to investigate careers in the human services career cluster, including counseling and mental health, early childhood development, family and community, and personal care services. Each student is expected to complete the knowledge and skills essential f success in high-skill, high-wage, high-demand human services careers. Students are encouraged to participate in extended learning experiences such as career and technical student ganizations and other leadership extracurricular ganizations. Notes:
Health Science Technology Course Name Credits Grade Levels Recommended Prerequisites Anatomy and Physiology 1 10-12 Health Science 1 10-12 Biology Medical Terminology.5 9-12 None Practicum in Health Science I -Clinical Rotations Practicum in Health Science II - Health Science Medical Internships Problems & Solutions Health Science EMT Problems & Solutions Pharm Tech Certification Three units of science * Course counts f Science Credit 2 11-12 Health Science and Biology 2 12 1.5 12 1 12 Health Science Technology Cluster Sequences Practicum in Health Science Spts Medicine II Medical Terminology Offered Spring Semester f 3 periods Students must commit to taking the certification exam after they graduate HS. 9 th grade 10 th grade 11 th grade 12 th grade Medical Terminology Health Science I Clinical Rotations Anatomy & Physiology EMT Medical Internships Pharmacy Tech
Health Science Technology Cluster Anatomy and Physiology of Human Systems Course Number: 131420 Grade Placement: 11-12 Prerequisite: Biology & Chemistry, Completion/Concurrent enrollment in Physics PEIMS#: 13020600 Students enrolled in this course conduct labaty investigations and fieldwk, use scientific methods during investigations, and make infmed decisions using critical thinking and problem solving. Topics will be presented through an integration of biology, chemistry, and physics. Students will study the structures and functions of the human body and body systems and will investigate the body s responses to fces, maintenance of homeostasis, electrical interactions, transpt systems, and energy systems. This course will include at least 40% labaty investigation and fieldwk using appropriate scientific inquiry. This course is not a substitute f Health f graduation. This course will count as a fourth year science credit. Health Science Course Number: 186860 Grade Placement: 10 12 Recommended Prerequisite: Biology PEIMS#: 13020400 This Health Science course is designed to provide f the development of advanced knowledge and skills related to a wide variety of health careers. Students will learn the basics of human anatomy, medical terminology, CPR, collecting and analyzing vital signs and continued leadership and communication skills. Students who stay in the course f the year fulfill the health graduation requirement. Medical Terminology Course Number: 186203 Prerequisite: None Credit:.5 PEIMS#: 13020300 This course is designed to introduce students to the structure of medical terms, including prefixes, suffixes, wd roots, combining fms, and singular and plural fms, plus medical abbreviations and acronyms. The Medical Terminology course allows students to achieve comprehension of medical vocabulary appropriate to medical procedures, human anatomy and physiology, and pathophysiology. Practicum in Health Science - Clinical Rotations Course Number: 186874 Grade Placement: 11 12 Recommended Prerequisite: Health Science and Biology; Credit: 2 PEIMS#: 13020500 The Practicum in Health Science course is designed to give students practical application of previously studied knowledge and skills. Students gain clinical experience at local hospitals, nursing/rehab facilities and clinics. They learn and practice hands on skills, exple medical careers, practice basic medical terminology, perfm vital signs clinics, participate in community services and research various medical topics. Students will obtain a certification in CPR. The course is designed f students who are serious about going into a healthcare related field in college. Hospital rotation is approximately a six week period. Students may also have the opptunity to be placed in additional community sites. Students will be required to pay a course fee of approximately $75 to cover health industry requirements Students must pass a background check and drug test to be in the program. Notes:
Practicum in Health Science Medical Internships Course Number: 186890 Grade Placement: 12 Prerequisite: Practicum in Health Science Spts Medicine II. Credit: 2 PEIMS#: 13020510 This course is designed to give students an in-depth experience as an intern with a ment in their chosen medical field. The students are given opptunities to learn new and apply previously studied knowledge and skills while expling their chosen medical field in a local health facility. They learn and practice hands on skills, exple a chosen medical field, practice basic medical terminology, participate in community service and prepare a research project on a preapproved topic. The research project will be presented to a panel of experts in their chosen field and their instruct at the end of the semester. The course is designed f students who are serious about going into a healthcare related field in college. This is an internship program. The student must find their own internship with a local healthcare provider. The student must be able to drive him/herself to and from the clinical site. This internship requires two consecutive class periods and will only be offered in the fall semester of the student s seni year. Students must pass a background check to be in the program. Problems & Solutions Health Science Pharmacy Tech Certification Prep. Course Number: 186430 Grade Placement: 12 Recommended Prerequisite: priity given to coherent sequence takers PEIMS#: 12701500 The Pharmacology Technician program is an exciting course that provides the required education needed to take the national test to become a pharmacy technologist. There is a $129 lab fee. The certification exam is currently $129. The exam fee will be returned to the student when the student brings their instruct a copy of their passing exam sces after graduation. Strong math skills are essential to successful completion of this course. Students must commit to take board exam after graduation. Students must be a high school graduate to register and take the exam. Problems & Solutions Health Science EMT Course Number: 1BPSEMT Grade Placement: 12 Prerequisite: Medical terminology and Health Science Anatomy & Physiology Course is offered in spring semester f 3 periods including holidays except Spring Break..5 PEIMS#: 12701500 & 12701510 This 160 hour program covers anatomy and physiology, initial patient survey and triage, airway management, oxygen therapy, and treatment of bleeding, shock, cardiac arrest, fractures, spinal injuries and other medical emergencies. Additional areas of study include automated external defibrillation, multi-lumen airways and general pharmacology. The course is designed f anyone interested in wking in a hospital, doct s office, public safety, including fire, police and ambulance operations. Students must meet national eligibility requirements to take the certification exam after graduating high school. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to take the National exam to become a certified EMT. Classes will be held at the Kyle Fire Department and many of the sessions are held after school hours. Students will be required to pay a course fee of $250 to include wkbook, unifm, testing fee, etc. The certification exam is currently $70. The exam fee will be returned to the student when the student brings their instruct a copy of their passing exam sces after graduation. Students must pass a background check and drug test to be in the program.
Biomedical Sciences Project Lead the Way Course Name Credits Grade Levels Recommended Prerequisites Principles of Biomedical Sciences (PBS) 1 9-10 None Human Body Systems (HBS) 1 10-12 Principles of Biomedical Sciences (PBS) Medical Interventions (MI) 1 11-12 Human Body Systems (HBS) Biomedical Innovation (BI) 1 12 Medical Interventions (MI) Biomedical Sciences Project Lead the Way Cluster Sequence 9 th grade 10 th grade 11 th grade 12 th grade Principles of Biomedical Sciences Human Body Systems Medical Interventions Biomedical Innovation
Biomedical Sciences Project Lead the Way Cluster Principles of the Biomedical Sciences (PBS) Course Number: 188110 Grade Placement: 9-10 Recommended Prerequisite: None PEIMS#: N1302092 Students investigate various health conditions including heart disease, diabetes, sickle-cell disease, hypercholesterolemia, and infectious diseases. They determine the facts that led to the death of a fictional person, and investigate lifestyle choices and medical treatments that might have prolonged the person s life. The activities and projects introduce students to human physiology, medicine, and research processes. This course provides an overview of all the courses in the Biomedical Sciences program and lays the scientific foundation f subsequent courses. Medical Interventions (MI) Course Number: 188130 Grade Placement: 11-12 Required Prerequisite: Human Body Systems PEIMS#: N1302094 Students investigate a variety of interventions involved in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease as they follow the life of a fictitious family. The course is a How-To manual f maintaining overall health and homeostasis in the body. Students exple how to prevent and fight infection; screen and evaluate the code in human DNA; prevent, diagnose and treat cancer; and prevail when the gans of the body begin to fail. Through these scenarios, students are exposed to a range of interventions related to immunology, surgery, genetics, pharmacology, medical devices, and diagnostics. Human Body Systems (HBS) Course Number: 188120 Grade Placement: 10-12 Required Prerequisite: Principles of the Biomedical Sciences PEIMS#: N1302093 Students examine the interactions of human body systems as they exple identity, power, movement, protection, and homeostasis. Students design experiments, investigate the structures and functions of the human body, and use data acquisition software to monit body functions such as muscle movement, reflex and voluntary action, and respiration. Expling science in action, students build gans and tissues on a skeletal manikin, wk through interesting real wld cases and often play the roles of biomedical professionals to solve medical mysteries. Biomedical Innovation (BI) - Capstone Course Course Number: 188140 Grade Placement: 12 Required Prerequisite: Medical Interventions PEIMS#: N1302095 Students design innovative solutions f the health challenges of the 21st century. They wk through progressively challenging open-ended problems, addressing topics such as clinical medicine, physiology, biomedical engineering, and public health. They have the opptunity to wk on an independent project with a ment advis from a university, hospital, research institution, the biomedical industry. Throughout the course, students are expected to present their wk to an audience of STEM professionals.
Hospitality & Tourism Course Name Credits Grade Levels Recommended Prerequisites Culinary Arts 2 10-12 Lifetime Nutrition & Wellness Food Science 1 11-12 Prerequisite: Three units of science *Course counts f Science Credit Lifetime Nutrition & Wellness 1 9-12 Principles of Human Services Practicum in Culinary Arts 2 11-12 Culinary Arts Principles of Human Services.5 9-12 None Hospitality & Tourism Cluster Sequences 9 th grade 10 th grade 11 th grade 12 th grade Principles of Human Services Lifetime Nutrition & Wellness Culinary Arts Practicum in Culinary Arts Food Science
Hospitality & Tourism Cluster Culinary Arts Course Number: 183510 Grade Placement: 10 12 Recommended Prerequisite: Lifetime Nutrition & Wellness special permission from instruct based on student s pri knowledge. Credit: 2 PEIMS#: 13022600 Do you love to cook find yourself mesmerized by Iron Chef? Did you know that the average salary f an Executive Chef is about $75,000 a year? Culinary Arts begins with the fundamentals of cooking and the science of baking and includes management and production skills and techniques. The Culinary Arts program offers students hands-on experience with modern foodservice technology and equipment while offering students the opptunity to master classic cooking techniques, earn industry certification and meet and learn from visiting guest chefs. Food Science Course Number: 130510 Grade Placement: 11 12 Prerequisites: Three units of science PEIMS#: 13023000 In Food Science students conduct labaty and field investigations, use scientific methods during investigations, and make infmed decisions using critical thinking and scientific problem solving. Food Science is the study of the nature of foods, the causes of deteriation, the principles underlying food processing, and the improvement of foods f the consuming public. This course will count as a fourth science. Lifetime Nutrition & Wellness Course Number: 183340 Recommended Prerequisite: Principles of Human Services PEIMS#: 13024500 Are you curious about how the food you eat impacts your health perfmance? Do you love to cook and eat delicious food? This labaty course allows students to use principles of lifetime wellness and nutrition to help them make infmed choices that promote wellness as well as pursue careers related to hospitality and tourism. Learning focuses on personal food choices and food management skills. Students study wellness, menu planning, food budgeting, food safety and handling. Regular food labs apply classroom knowledge. This course is a prerequisite f Culinary Arts. Practicum in Culinary Arts Course Number: 183610 Grade Placement: 11 12 Recommended Prerequisite: Culinary Arts Credit: 2 PEIMS#: 13022700 This course is a unique practicum that provides occupationally specific opptunities f students to participate in a learning experience that combines classroom instruction with actual business and industry career experiences. Practicum in Culinary Arts integrates academic and career and technical education; provides me interdisciplinary instruction; and suppts strong partnerships among schools, businesses, and community institutions with the goal of preparing students with a variety of skills in a fast-changing wkplace. Students are taught employability skills, which include job-specific skills applicable to their training plan, job interview techniques, communication skills, financial and budget activities, human relations, and ptfolio development. Practicum in Culinary Arts is relevant and rigous, suppts student application of academic standards, and effectively prepares students f college and career success. Instruction may be delivered through schoolbased labaty training through wk-based delivery arrangements such as cooperative education, menting, and job shadowing. Principles of Human Services Course Number: 183113 Prerequisite: None Credit:.5 PEIMS#: 13024200 This labaty course will enable students to investigate careers in the human services career cluster, including counseling and mental health, early childhood development, family and community, and personal care services. Each student is expected to complete the knowledge and skills essential f success in high-skill, high-wage, high-demand human services careers. Students are encouraged to participate in extended learning experiences such as career and technical student ganizations and other leadership extracurricular ganizations.
Infmation Technology Course Name Credits Grade Levels Recommended Prerequisites Advanced Computer Programming 1 11-12 AP Computer Science AP Computer Science 1 11-12 Computer Programming 1 10-12 Computer Science I 1 9-12 None Fundamentals of Computer Science 1 9-12 None Computer Programming Fundamentals of Computer Science and Computer Science I * Course counts f Math Credit Fundamentals of Computer Science Computer Science I Web Technologies 1 10-12 Graphic Design & Illustration Infmation Technology Cluster Sequences 9 th grade 10 th grade 11 th grade 12 th grade Computer Science I Fundamentals of Computer Science Computer Programming Web Technologies Advanced Computer Programming AP Computer Science
Infmation Technology Cluster Advanced Computer Programming Course Number: 180610 Grade Placement: 11 12 Recommended Prerequisite: AP Computer Science PEIMS#: 13027700 In this course, students expand their knowledge and skills from AP Computer Science in object-iented programming techniques and concepts by addressing me complex problems and developing comprehensive programming solutions. AP Computer Science I Course Number: 180330 Grade Placement: 11 12 Recommended Prerequisite: Computer Programming Fundamentals of Computer Science and Computer Science I math credit PEIMS#: A3580100 Students enrolled in this course are required to take the Advanced Placement Exam in May f possible college credit. Building on concepts learned in Computer Programming, this course incpates problem-solving strategies including software design specification, modular top-down design, and algithm development. Students will use Java to develop Windows applications and games while preparing f the AP Computer Science Exam. Content requirements f Advanced Placement (AP) Computer Science are prescribed in the College Board Publication Advanced Placement Course Description: Computer Science, published by The College Board. An AP Letter of Understanding must be turned in at the start of the school year in der f students to take this course. This course can count as a fourth year math course. Computer Programming Course Number: 180510 Grade Placement: 10-12 Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Computer Science and Computer Science I PEIMS#: 13027600 The maj focus of this course is to develop problem-solving skills using computer programming languages. While learning structured programming, students will learn the basic logic structures and proper methods of modularizing programs. Employment opptunities in infmation technology will be expled.**computer Programming is a recommended prerequisite course f AP Computer Science ** Computer Science I Course Number: 180340 Grade Placement: 9-12 Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Computer Science PEIMS#: 03580200 Computer Science I will foster students' creativity and innovation by presenting opptunities to design, implement, and present meaningful programs through a variety of media. Students will collabate with one another, their instruct, and various electronic communities to solve the problems presented throughout the course. Through data analysis, students will identify task requirements, plan search strategies, and use computer science concepts to access, analyze, and evaluate infmation needed to solve problems. By using computer science knowledge and skills that suppt the wk of individuals and groups in solving problems, students will select the technology appropriate f the task, synthesize knowledge, create solutions, and evaluate the results. Students will learn digital citizenship by researching current laws and regulations and by practicing integrity and respect. Students will gain an understanding of the principles of computer science through the study of technology operations, systems, and concepts. Fundamentals of Computer Science Course Number: 180320 Grade Placement: 9-12 Prerequisite: None PEIMS#: 03580140 Fundamentals of Computer Science is intended as a first course f those students just beginning the study of computer science. Students will learn about the computing tools that are used every day. Students will foster their creativity and innovation through opptunities to design, implement, and present solutions to realwld problems. Students will collabate and use computer science concepts to access, analyze, and evaluate infmation needed to solve problems. Students will learn the problemsolving and reasoning skills that are the foundation of computer science. By using computer science knowledge and skills that suppt the wk of individuals and groups in solving problems, students will select the technology appropriate f the task, synthesize knowledge, create solutions, and evaluate the results. Students will learn digital citizenship by researching current laws and regulations and by practicing integrity and respect. Students will gain an understanding of the principles of computer science through the study of technology operations and concepts. Web Technologies Course Number: 180290 Grade Placement: 10 12 Recommended Prerequisite: Graphic Design and Illustration PEIMS#: 13027900 In this course students will create their own web pages and websites. Students will first learn the basics of HTML code and CSS (cascading style sheets). Then, students will design websites using Dreamweaver. They will learn to optimize their images and graphics f the web using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrat and add dramatic effects using Adobe Flash. Students will apply research skills, critical thinking skills, and problemsolving skills in this year-long project-based course.