Keller ISD Career and Technical Education Department KELLER ISD Keller ISD is committed to producing strong communicators, high-level critical thinkers and effective problems solvers through our CTE Programs. Dr. Rick Westfall, Superintendent of Schools Cecil McDaniel, Chief of Schools Leslee Shepherd, CTE Director Debbie Dolenz, Administrative Assistant Keith Killebrew, District Coordinator Robert Wright, District Coordinator Olivia Moore, District Coordinator Joella Duran, CTE Digital Media Specialist Marsha Cummins, District Counselor David Vass, Technology Specialist Assurance of Non-Discrimination Keller ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in providing education services, activities, and programs, including vocational programs, and also provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; Age Discrimination Act of 1975; Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act; and the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act.
Seamlessly transitioning your education into a career Keller ISD is committed to focusing on cutting edge, rigorous and relevant Career and Technical Education (CTE) that prepares our students for a wide range of high-wage, high-demand careers. Our goal is to prepare our graduates to pursue a future of their choosing and successfully enter our global society. In order help with this goal, KISD opened its first career focused high school to meet the needs of our 21 st Century students. The Keller Center for Advanced Learning (KCAL) opened during the 2016-2017 school year and now has approximately 4,000 students from around the district in attendance in a variety of innovative CTE programs. In addition to these programs, several CTE pathways are available at all of our high schools that students may choose from as well. It is important that we help our students get on the right path early so that they can continue in that path towards graduation and into the next stages of their lives. To ensure that our students make wise choices, we have strengthened our middle school Career Exploration curriculum. In combination with our igraduate modules, our 8 th grade students attend KCAL tours and our CTE Expo in December. We want to ensure that our 8 th grade students and parents are knowledgeable about all of the choices they will have as high school begins. Purpose The purpose of this book is to help students and parents make informed decisions about planning for the future. This guide provides information about the high school graduation requirements as well as the courses that are taken each of the next four years for that particular pathway. A variety of co-curricular options are available to students. The most popular option for CTE students are the Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs), Keller ISD students compete in district, state and national levels of competition. Approximately 2,000 students participate and compete in CTSOs, such as BPA, HOSA, FCCLA, TSA, FBLA, TAFE, SkillsUSA, FFA, TPSA, DECA and Robotics. Descriptions of these CTSOs are located on the final pages of this guide. On behalf of the entire KISD Career and Technical Education Team, we thank you for your support of our programs and the opening of our new career center. Certainly, our commitment to an intentionally exceptional learning experience for each KISD student is strengthened by our work with our outstanding district leadership team and our community partners. Sincerely, Leslee Shepherd, CTE Director
Pathways available only at KCAL Architecture Automotive Technology Computer Maintenance Computer Programming Construction Cosmetology Cybersecurity Veterinary Studies Pathways that finish advanced courses at KCAL Animation Audio Video Production Court Law Culinary Arts Engineering Graphic Design Health Sciences* including Biomedicine, Clinical Rotations, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Nursing (CNA), Patient Care Technician (PCT), Pharmacy Technician Law Enforcement - Police *Sports Medicine will finish advanced level courses on the home campuses College and Career Readiness Career and Technical Education fosters a culture of college and career readiness by helping students understand how education and training connect to the world of work.
Endorsements & Pathways *denotes non-cte pathway(s) CTE Pathways available only at High School Campuses: Accounting Business Essentials Business Information Child Guidance Counseling and Mental Health Education and Training Fashion Design Finance Health Science: Sports Medicine Interior Design Marketing To earn an endorsement, students are required to complete a coherent sequence of four or more credits that consist of two or more courses in the same career cluster. Public Services: Service-oriented occupations for both private and public sectors. Requires 4 CTE credits, 2 of which must be advanced. Business & Industry: Highly varied occupations in both service and manufacturing industries. Requires 4 CTE credits, 2 of which must be advanced. Arts & Humanities: Coursework that is centered around artistic and well-rounded humanities interests. Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (S T E M): Rigorous coursework and occupations centered around applied science and mathematics, including a variety of engineering fields. Multi-Disciplinary: Students complete four advanced courses from within one endorsement or among multiple endorsements.
Keller ISD High School Graduation Plan Overview There is one graduation plan approved by the State of Texas and Keller Independent School District. The State of Texas Foundation High School Program requires a total of 22 units of credits. Additionally, upon entering grade 9, each student will select one or more endorsement areas for an additional 4 units of credits. The Default Plan for Keller ISD students is the Distinguished Level of Achievement Plan, which includes one endorsement choice. 9th grade, students are required to declare a chosen program of study, or Foundation High School Program (FHSP) + Endorsement endorsement, which will help 26 in Credits guiding course elective choices throughout 26 Credits 9 th 10 th 11 th 12th English 4 Credits Math 4 Credits Science 4 Credits Social Studies 4 Credits World Languages 2 Credits Physical Education Fine Art 21 st Century Skills.5 Credits Electives English I English II English III Advanced English Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Endorsement Math Biology World Geography IPC, Physics OR Chemistry World History Advanced Science Endorsement Science US Government/Economics History 2 credits of the same world language 1 Credit 1 Credit Professional Communications 5.5 Credits (Endorsement electives) See Course Selection sheets for completing the 4-Year Plan Distinguished Level of Achievement & Performance Acknowledgements Distinguished Level of Achievement A total of four credits in math, including credit in Algebra 2 A total of four credits in science Completion of curriculum requirements for at least one endorsement Performance Acknowledgements For outstanding performance In a dual credit course In bilingualism and bi-literacy On an AP test or IB exam On the PSAT, the ACT-Plan, the SAT, or the ACT For earning a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification or license Prior to entering 9th grade, students are required to declare a chosen program of study, or endorsement, which will help in guiding course elective choices throughout high school. Students may earn a single endorsement, or multiple endorsements in the areas of: Arts and Humanities, Business and Industry, Multidisciplinary Studies, Public Service, or STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math.) Students wishing to change their declared endorsement must follow the Keller ISD process and should see their assigned counselor. Keller ISD does not discriminate on the basis of sex, handicap, race, color, and/or national origins in its educational programs. Admission into career programs is based on age, grade, interest, aptitude and ability. Lack of English language will not be a barrier to admission and participation in any educational program.
English Art and Literature English I: Regular or Pre-AP (1) English II: Regular or Pre-AP (1) English III: Regular, Dual, or AP (1) and Humanities (1) English IV: Regular, Dual, or AP and Humanities II (1) or AP Art History (1) Creative Writing English I: Regular or Pre-AP (1) English II: Regular or Pre-AP (1) English III: Regular, Dual, or AP (1) and Creative Writing (1) English IV: Regular, Dual, or AP and Advanced Creative Writing or Literary Magazine (1) Fine Arts Choir Choir I (1) Choir II (1) Choir III (1) Choir IV (1) Band Band I (1) Band II (1) Band III (1) Band IV (1) Dance Dance I (1) Dance II (1) Dance III (1) Dance IV (1) Orchestra Orchestra I (1) Orchestra II (1) Orchestra III (1) Orchestra IV (1) Piano Piano I (1) Piano II (1) Piano III (1) Piano IV (1) Technical Theatre Theatre I (1) Technical Theatre I (1) Technical Theatre II (1) and 1 additional credit below: Acting Styles: Classical/ Commedia (1) Acting Styles: Realism/Post-war (1) Acting Styles: Improvisation/ Monologue (1) Movement for the Actor (1) Musical Theatre I (1) Musical Theatre II (1) Theatre III: Directing I (1) Theatre III: Playwriting I (1) Technical Theatre III and 1 additional credit below: Acting Styles: Classical/ Commedia (1) Acting Styles: Realism/Post-war (1) Acting Styles: Improvisation/ Monologue (1) Movement for the Actor (1) Musical Theatre I (1) Musical Theatre II (1) Theatre III: Directing I (1) Theatre III: Playwriting I (1) ARTS AND HUMANITIES ENDORSEMENT Social Studies History World Geography: Regular or Pre-AP (1) World History: Regular or AP (1) US History: Regular, Dual or AP (1) and AP European History (1) Government: Regular, Dual, or AP (.5) and Economics: Regular, Dual, or AP (.5) Social Sciences World Geography: Regular or Pre-AP (1) or AP Human Geography (1) World History: Regular or AP (1) US History: Regular, Dual or AP (1) and AP Psychology (1) Government: Regular, Dual, or AP (.5) and Economics: Regular, Dual, or AP (.5) World Languages American Sign Language American Sign Language I (1) American Sign Language II (1) American Sign Language III (1) American Sign Language IV (1) Spanish Spanish I (1) Spanish II (1) Spanish III (1) Spanish IV (1) Spanish for Native Speakers Spanish for Native Speakers I (1) Spanish for Native Speakers II (1) AP Spanish IV (1) AP Spanish V (1) German German I (1) German II (1) German III (1) German IV (1) French French I (1) French II (1) French III (1) French IV (1) Latin Latin I (1) Latin II (1) Latin III (1) Latin IV (1)
Theatre Production Theatre I (1) Theatre Production I (1) or Theatre II (1) Theatre Production II (1) or Theatre III (1) and 1 additional credit below: Acting Styles: Classical/ Commedia (1) Acting Styles: Realism/Post-war (1) Acting Styles: Improvisation/ Monologue (1) Movement for the Actor (1) Musical Theatre I (1) Musical Theatre II (1) Theatre III: Directing I (1) Theatre III: Playwriting I (1) Theatre Production III (1) or Theatre IV (1) and 1 additional credit below: Acting Styles: Classical/ Commedia (1) Acting Styles: Realism/Post-war (1) Acting Styles: Improvisation/ Monologue (1) Movement for the Actor (1) Musical Theatre I (1) Musical Theatre II (1) Theatre III: Directing I (1) Theatre III: Playwriting I (1) Visual Arts Drawing Art I (1) Art II Drawing: Regular or Pre-AP (1) Art III Drawing Pre-AP (1) AP Studio Art-Drawing Portfolio (1) Visual Arts Electronic Media Art I (1) Art II Electronic Media Pre-AP (1) Art III Electronic Media Pre-AP (1) AP 3-D Design Portfolio (1) Visual Arts Painting Art I (1) Art II Painting Pre-AP (1) Art III Painting Pre-AP (1) AP 2-D Design Portfolio (1) Visual Arts Sculpture Art I (1) Art II Sculpture Pre-AP (1) Art III Sculpture Pre-AP (1) AP 3-D Design Portfolio (1) BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY ENDORSEMENT Veterinary Studies Principles of Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources (1) Equine Science (.5) and Small Animal Management (.5) Veterinary Medical Applications (1) and Advanced Animal Science (1) Science credit Practicum in Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources (2) Finance Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance (1) Money Matters (1) Statistics and Business Decision Making (1) Math credit Practicum in Business Management (2)
Architectural Design Principles of Architecture (1) Architectural Design I (1) Architectural Design II (2) Practicum in Architectural Design (2) Construction Management Principles of Construction (1) Construction Management I (2) Construction Management II (2) Practicum in Construction Management (2) Interior Design Principles of Human Services (1) Interior Design I (1) Interior Design II (2) Practicum in Interior Design (2) Culinary Arts Principles of Human Services (1) Introduction to Culinary Arts (1) Culinary Arts (2) Practicum of Culinary Arts (2) Animation Principles of Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications (1) Animation I (1) Animation II/Animation II Lab (2) Practicum in Animation (2) Audio/Video Production Principles of Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications (1) Audio/Video Production I (1) Audio/Video Production II/Audio/Video Production II Lab (2) Practicum in Audio/Video Production (2) Fashion Design Principles of Human Services (1) Fashion Design I (1) Graphic Design and Illustration I (1) Fashion Design II/Fashion Design II Lab (2) Computer Maintenance Professional Communications (.5) and Touch System Data Entry (.5) Computer Maintenance (1) Networking/Networking Lab (2) Computer Technician Practicum (2) Computer Programming Computer Science I (1) AP Computer Science (2) Computer Programming I (1) and Computer Programming II (1) Practicum in Information Technology (2) Cybersecurity Computer Science Essentials (1) Principles of Cybersecurity (1) Cybersecurity (1) Practicum in Information Technology (2) Graphic Design Principles of Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications (1) Graphic Design and Illustration I (1) Graphic Design and Illustration II/Graphic Design and Illustration II Lab (2) Practicum in Graphic Design and Illustration (2) Automotive Technology Automotive Basics (1) Automotive Technology I: Maintenance and Light Repair (2) Automotive Technology II: Automotive Service (2) Practicum in Transportation Systems (2) Marketing Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance (1) Advertising (.5) and Fashion Marketing (.5) or Sports & Entertainment Marketing (.5) or Social Media Marketing (.5) Advanced Marketing (2) Practicum in Marketing (2)
Business Communications English Language Arts Debate Debate I (1) Debate II (1) or Oral Interpretation I (1) Debate III (1) or Oral Interpretation II (1) Independent Study in Speech (1) Broadcast Journalism Journalism (.5) and Photojournalism (.5) Advanced Broadcast Journalism I (1) Advanced Broadcast Journalism II (1) Advanced Broadcast Journalism III (1) Newspaper Journalism (.5) and Photojournalism (.5) Newspaper I (1) Newspaper II (1) Newspaper III (1) Yearbook Journalism (.5) and Photojournalism (.5) Yearbook I (1) Yearbook II (1) Yearbook III (1) Business Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance (1) Choose 1 of the following courses: Business Information Management I (1) Accounting 1 (1) Money Matters (1) Choose 1 of the following courses: Business Information Management I (1) or BIM II (1) Business Management (1) Accounting I (1) or Accounting II (1) Money Matters (1) Choose 1 of the following: Practicum in Business Management (2) Business Information Management II (1) Business Management (1) Accounting II (1) Career Preparation Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance (1) Business Information Management I (1) Money Matters (1) Career Preparation I/Extended Career Preparation (3) PUBLIC SERVICES ENDORSEMENT Education and Training Principles of Human Services (1) Human Growth and Development (1) Instructional Practices (2) Practicum in Education and Training (2) Cosmetology **Pathway begins Sophomore Year Professional Communications (.5) and Touch System Data Entry (.5) Cosmetology I/Cosmetology I Lab (3) Cosmetology II (2) and Nail Care, Enhancements, and Spa Services (2) Counseling and Mental Health Principles of Human Services (1) Human Growth and Development (1) Counseling and Mental Health (1) Practicum in Human Services (2) Child Guidance Principles of Human Services (1) Child Development (1) Child Guidance (2) Practicum in Human Services (2) ROTC Military Science ROTC I (1) ROTC II (1) ROTC III (1) ROTC IV (1) Court Law Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security (1) Law Enforcement I (1) Court Systems and Practices (1) and Correctional Services (1) Practicum in Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security (2) Law Enforcement-Police Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security (1) Law Enforcement I (1) Forensic Science (1) Science credit and Forensic Psychology (1) Law Enforcement II (1) and Criminal Investigation (1)
Health Science: Biomedicine Medical Terminology (1) Health Science Theory (1) Medical Microbiology (1) Science credit and Anatomy and Physiology (1) Science credit World Health Research (1) and Pathophysiology (1) Science credit Health Science: Clinical Rotations Medical Terminology (1) Health Science Theory (1) Anatomy and Physiology (1) Science credit and Practicum in Health Science I CR (2) Practicum in Health Science II CR (2) or Practicum in Health Science II PCT (2) Health Science: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Medical Terminology (1) Health Science Theory (1) Anatomy and Physiology (1) Science credit and Practicum in Health Science I CNA (2) Practicum in Health Science II CNA (2) or Practicum in Health Science II PCT (2) Health Science: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Medical Terminology (1) Health Science Theory (1) Anatomy and Physiology (1) Science credit and Pathophysiology (1) Science credit Practicum in Health Science I - EMT (2) Health Science: Pharmacy Medical Terminology (1) Health Science Theory (1) Practicum in Health Science I Pharmacy (2) Practicum in Health Science II Pharmacy (2) Health Science: Sports Medicine Medical Terminology (1) Sports Medicine I (1) Anatomy and Physiology (1) Science credit and Sports Medicine II (1) Practicum in Health Science I Sports Medicine (2) *CR Clinical Rotations **PCT Patient Care Technician ***CNA Certified Nursing Assistant ****EMT Emergency Medical Technician STEM ENDORSEMENT
Science Engineering Introduction to Engineering Design (1) Principles of Engineering (1) Choose 2 credits from the following courses: Aerospace Engineering (1) Digital Electronics (1) Math credit Civil Engineering (1) Robotics I (1) Choose 2 credits from the following courses: Engineering Design and Development (1) Robotics II (1) Math Credit Computer Integrated Manufacturing (1) AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism (1) Practicum of STEM (2) Biology Biology (1) Chemistry (1) Physics (1) and Anatomy and Physiology (1) AP Biology (1) Chemistry Biology (1) Chemistry (1) Physics (1) and AP Biology (1) AP Chemistry (1) Environment Science Biology (1) Chemistry (1) Physics (1) and Aquatic Science (1) Environmental Systems (1) or AP Environmental Systems (1) Physics Biology (1) Chemistry (1) and AP Physics I (1) AP Physics II (1) AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism (1) or AP Physics C: Mechanics (1) Space Science Biology (1) Chemistry (1) Physics (1) and Earth and Space Science (1) Astronomy (1) Math Calculus Algebra I (1) or Geometry (1) Algebra II (1) or Geometry (1) and Algebra II (1) Pre-Calculus (1) Calculus (1) Statistics Algebra I (1) Geometry (1) Algebra II (1) and Statistics and Business Decision Making (1) Math credit AP Statistics (1) MULTIDISCIPLINARY ENDORSEMENT Option 1: Complete four credits from each of the four foundation subject areas: English Mathematics Science Social Studies Must include English IV, and Physics and/or Chemistry Option 2: Complete four advanced placement or dual credits from the following departments: English Mathematics Science Social Studies Languages other than English Fine Arts Must include English IV, and Physics and/or Chemistry Option 3: Complete four advanced courses (junior level or higher) from within one endorsement or among multiple endorsements.
CTE Student Organizations Business Professionals of America (BPA) The mission of Business Professionals of America is to contribute to the preparation of a world-class workforce through the advancement of leadership, citizenship, academic, and technological skills. BPA is committed to developing the best possible career and technical education organization for students in the United States. Their measure of success is the perception that alumni of Business Professionals of America are highly competent and skilled workforce professionals who enable business and industry to maintain the economic vitality and high quality of life. Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) The mission of HOSA is to enhance the delivery of compassionate, quality health care by providing opportunities for knowledge, skill, and leadership development of all health science technology education students; therefore helping students to meet the needs of the health-care community. Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in high schools and colleges around the globe for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management. DECA s Comprehensive Learning program integrates into classroom instruction, applies learning, connects to businesses, and promotes competition. DECA prepares the next generation to be academically prepared, community oriented, professionally responsible, and experienced leaders. SkillsUSA SkillsUSA is a partnership of industry, students, and teachers working together to ensure that America has a skilled workforce. It provides quality education experiences for students in leadership, teamwork, citizenship, and character development. It builds and reinforces self-confidence, work attitudes, and communication skills. It emphasizes total quality at work, high ethical standards, superior work skills, lifelong education, and pride in the dignity of work. National Future Farmers of America (FFA) FFA prepares students for successful careers and a lifetime of informed choices in global agriculture, food, fiber, and natural resource systems. FFA increases awareness of the global technological importance of agriculture, develops competent agricultural leadership, builds self-confidence, promotes cooperation and cooperative attitudes, and promotes citizenship, volunteerism, and patriotism. Teacher Association of Future Educators (TAFE) TAFE encourages students to learn about careers in education and assists them in exploring the teaching profession while promoting character, service, and leadership skills necessary for becoming effective educators.
CTE Student Organizations Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) FCCLA is a nonprofit national career and technical student organization for young men and women in Family and Consumer Science education in public and private schools through grade 12. FCCLA s mission is to promote personal growth and leadership development through Family and Consumer Science Education courses. Texas Public Service Association (TPSA) The Texas Public Service Association strives to extend learning of the students outside of the classroom environment. It is a co-curricular organization that provides real world exposure and leadership opportunities for high school students. TPSA focuses on growing the knowledge base for students enrolled in the Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security Pathway. Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) FBLA is a career and technical student organization that is open to students who are enrolled in a Business course. The mission is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs. Through participation in competitive events, students may earn recognition for their business skills. Technical Student Association (TSA) The Technology Student Association (TSA) is a national organization for students that have a passion for and want to be engaged in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Membership is open to both Middle and High School students and includes more than 250,000 students across the United States. Educators, parents, and business leaders support this organization. Members learn through exciting competitive events, leadership opportunities, and much more. A wide range of activities makes TSA a positive experience for every student. The Robotic Engineering Club of KCAL (RECK) The mission of the Robotic Engineering Club of KCAL is to provide our students with the skills to impact a growing global economy. We do this by providing training in areas such as leadership, citizenship, and both academic and technological skills. This combination is demonstrated in robot construction and then later in a competitive format in local, state and regional events. Success is measured by the cumulative results of these competitions and by students who will continue on in this chosen path. Our purpose is evident; engineering a better tomorrow today! National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) NTHS is a student organization open to students that are active in their CTSO. The mission of NTHS is to honor student achievement and leadership, promote educational excellence, and enhance career opportunities for the NTHS membership.
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