In collaboration with GISD's Department of College and Career Readiness (CCR), the school counselors work with students to explore career interests and develop plans for success.
In sixth grade, students will take career interest inventories and explore options.
In seventh grade, students have the option to take courses for high school credit, while continuing to explore career options.
In eighth grade, students have the option to take courses for high school credit, explore career options, and begin to learn about graduation requirements and the process of individual graduation planning.
Below are additional resources for career exploration.
Answer a few questions and O*NET will provide you with a list of careers recommendations based on your interests and skills. It will also provide you with information about those careers such as level of schooling needed and salary averages.
Answer question about your interests and Career One Stop will provide a list of careers that you may be interested in based on your answers.
Watch students that have traveled across the nation to talk to their heroes and understand their college/career decisions.
Texas OnCourse can help you find high school courses you actually like and align with your career interests in addition to those you need to take in order to graduate.
GISD created a website to help students and families understand Personal Graduation Plans and their importance for a successful high school experience.
The 2024-2025 Secondary Course Guide provides a complete list of the classes offered at GISD middle and high schools. In addition to academic, fine art, and physical education classes, the Secondary Course Guide provides information about career related courses and Endorsement Pathways, as well as course requirements.
2024-2025 Guía De Cursos De La Preparatoria Y La Secundaria