All CTE Course Opportunities
6th Grade
Coding 6 (semester) ELE307
This 6th grade course will introduce students to computer science principles and coding languages. This unit will allow students to discover computer science concepts and skills by creating personally relevant, tangible, and shareable projects. Throughout the unit, students will learn about programming for the physical world by blending hardware design and software development. They will design and develop a physical computing device, interactive art installation, or wearable, and plan and develop code for microcontrollers that bring their physical designs to life.
Prerequisite: None
Digital Design 6 (semester) ELE312
The course is an introduction to digital design and technology. It allows students to understand the basics of digital design and helps them develop skills from computer aided design to being a good digital citizen covering topics such, digital citizenship, graphic design, video editing, and photo editing.
Prerequisite: None
Engineering, Design, and Problem Solving 6 (year-long) ELE304
In Engineering, Design, and Problem Solving 6 students will acquire design and problem solving skills using the Engineering Design Process. They will learn technical skills in Computer Aided Design (CAD), application of mathematical concepts, technical writing, and application of scientific principles. Students will research and take part in large projects that touch on many fields in engineering including: manufacturing, product design, 3D modeling, architecture, and automation.
Prerequisite: None
7th Grade
College and Career Exploration 7/8 (semester) ELE802
This is an introduction to the career development process. Students will use decision-making and problem-solving skills for college and career planning while exploring valid, reliable, educational, and career information to learn more about themselves and their interests and abilities. Students integrate skills from academic subjects, information technology, and interpersonal communications to make informed decisions. This course is designed to guide students through the process of investigation and in the development of a college and career achievement plan. Students will use interest inventory software or other tools to explore areas of personal interest. All required Tech Apps TEKS that are not part of the core courses are embedded in this course.
Prerequisite: None
Future-Ready Leadership 7/8 (semester) ELE800
This course is designed for students to learn the future-ready leadership skills that are used in every industry. This course has an emphasis on the different non-technical skills needed for employment including collaboration, communication, resilience, critical thinking, and problem solving. Students will work hands-on to learn about their own leadership style and work with others to demonstrate real world leadership skills.
Prerequisite: None
Middle School Metaverse (semester) MTVS
Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Coding, and More- Comp Science, Coding, Cybersecurity, Business and Accounting, Law, and Education and Training
This destination course will allow students to dive into various worlds to explore exciting careers and how they are interrelated and connected to the Metaverse. In this course, students will discover elements of Computer Science, Coding, and Cybersecurity, and how those industries are integrated into Business and Accounting and Law. Students will explore how Education and Training is utilized in schools and all areas of work they may enter. Students will leave well-prepared for real-world applications with an understanding of how various careers are interconnected and how applications they learn and create today will be the metaverse of tomorrow.
Middle School Sandbox (semester) SNDBX
Robotics, Automation, Engineering, and More - Engineering, Robotics/Automation, Agriculture, Architecture, Construction, Culinary, Automotive
This destination course will allow students to dive into various worlds to explore exciting careers and how innovations are occurring across industries. In the Sandbox course, students will dive into the realms of Engineering, Robotics and Automation, and discover how these paths are utilized across careers. Students will discover impacts within the Agriculture, Architecture and Construction, Culinary, and Automotive industries. Participants will synthesize information and investigate how each industry utilizes components of others. Students will play in the “sandbox” with design, application, and project management. They will leave well-prepared for real-world applications and with an understanding of how various careers are interconnected.
Graphic Design 7/8 (semester) ELE311
Grade 7/8, 0.5 high school credit, On-Level GPA Course
This course is designed to introduce students to and explore the field of Graphic Design. Students will work with industry standard software that will allow them to produce designs for many of the different fields of graphic design. In this course there is an emphasis on understanding and creating with the principles and elements of design. Students will work with Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Office products.
Prerequisite: None
Photojournalism 7/8 (semester) ELE602
This course introduces students to the world of photography as journalism. The laws, ethics, and history of photography complement the major units of study in the course. Students will have the opportunity to use industry standard computer-aided publishing tools such as the Adobe suite. Through hands-on real-world rigorous projects, students will gain experience working as a professional photojournalist and photo editor. Students who have exceptional quality work will have the opportunity to be considered to be published in the yearbook and online news media.
Prerequisite: None
Video Production 7/8 (semester) ELE600
This course is designed for students to investigate and increase their understanding of the process that takes place to produce a video. Using hands-on problem solving, the students will produce videos over various topics. This course will introduce the students to industry standard video editing software such as Final Cut Pro. Students will learn successful operation and care of video equipment, computer video editing software, framing techniques, script writing, and storyboarding experience.
Prerequisite: None
8th Grade
Broadcast Journalism 8 (year-long) ELE603
Broadcast class is designed to provide students with a groundwork in various forms of media, including writing, videography, broadcasting, or public speaking. This course will have two focuses. This class develops the skills necessary to run a news broadcast and will cover topics such as interviewing, videography, photography, and familiarity with U.S. and world news. The second is to
use editing software to create creative videos with a variety of topics, including a PSA and short film. Students will have the opportunity to present their work to the student body via TV broadcast.
College and Career Exploration 7/8 (semester) ELE802
This is an introduction to the career development process. Students will use decision-making and problem-solving skills for college and career planning while exploring valid, reliable, educational, and career information to learn more about themselves and their interests and abilities. Students integrate skills from academic subjects, information technology, and interpersonal communications to make informed decisions. This course is designed to guide students through the process of investigation and in the development of a college and career achievement plan. Students will use interest inventory software or other tools to explore areas of personal interest. All required Tech Apps TEKS that are not part of the core courses are embedded in this course.
Prerequisite: None
Fundamentals of Computer Science (year-long) T9706A/B
Grade 8-12, 1.0 credit, On-Level weighted GPA
This course begins the progression of the Coding in Python sequence, introducing the early fundamentals of coding. It blends detailed technical knowledge with engaging coursework, allowing students free-range creativity without sacrificing academic rigor. Students taking this course will receive the basic tools and building-blocks to code not only the assigned programs, but also to design and develop their own unique games and interactive experiences.
Prerequisite: None
Future-Ready Leadership 7/8 (semester) ELE800
This course is designed for students to learn the future-ready leadership skills that are used in every industry. This course has an emphasis on the different non-technical skills needed for employment including collaboration, communication, resilience, critical thinking, and problem solving. Students will work hands-on to learn about their own leadership style and work with others to demonstrate real world leadership skills.
Prerequisite: None
Graphic Design 7/8 (semester) ELE311
Grade 7/8, 0.5 high school credit, On-Level GPA Course
This course is designed to introduce students to and explore the field of Graphic Design. Students will work with industry standard software that will allow them to produce designs for many of the different fields of graphic design. In this course there is an emphasis on understanding and creating with the principles and elements of design. Students will work with Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Office products.
Prerequisite: None
Middle School Metaverse (semester) MTVS
Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Coding, and More- Comp Science, Coding, Cybersecurity, Business and Accounting, Law, and Education and Training
This destination course will allow students to dive into various worlds to explore exciting careers and how they are interrelated and connected to the Metaverse. In this course, students will discover elements of Computer Science, Coding, and Cybersecurity, and how those industries are integrated into Business and Accounting and Law. Students will explore how Education and Training is utilized in schools and all areas of work they may enter. Students will leave well-prepared for real-world applications with an understanding of how various careers are interconnected and how applications they learn and create today will be the metaverse of tomorrow.
Middle School Sandbox (semester) SNDBX
Robotics, Automation, Engineering, and More - Engineering, Robotics/Automation, Agriculture, Architecture, Construction, Culinary, Automotive
This destination course will allow students to dive into various worlds to explore exciting careers and how innovations are occurring across industries. In the Sandbox course, students will dive into the realms of Engineering, Robotics and Automation, and discover how these paths are utilized across careers. Students will discover impacts within the Agriculture, Architecture and Construction, Culinary, and Automotive industries. Participants will synthesize information and investigate how each industry utilizes components of others. Students will play in the “sandbox” with design, application, and project management. They will leave well-prepared for real-world applications and with an understanding of how various careers are interconnected.
Photojournalism 7/8 (semester) ELE602
This course introduces students to the world of photography as journalism. The laws, ethics, and history of photography complement the major units of study in the course. Students will have the opportunity to use industry standard computer-aided publishing tools such as the Adobe suite. Through hands-on real-world
Principles of Applied Engineering (year-long) PRAPEA/B
Grade 8-10, 1 credit, Level 1, On-Level weighted GPA
Students develop engineering communication skills, which include computer graphics, modeling, and presentations, by using a variety of computer hardware and software applications to complete assignments and projects. Upon completing this course, students will have an understanding of the various fields of engineering and be able to make informed career decisions.
Prerequisite: None
Principles of Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications (year-long) PAVTCA/B
Grade 8, 1.0 high school credit, On-Level GPA Course
This course is designed to give students an introductory experience working with multimedia technology. Students will develop decision-making skills, use creative thinking, and obtain hands-on experience working with a variety of multimedia tools to create interactive multimedia presentations, graphics, photography, movies, and sounds. Students will explore careers in broadcast, video production, fashion, and graphic design.
Prerequisite: None
Principles of Health Science (year-long) PRHSCA/B
Grade 8-11, 1 credit, On-Level weighted GPA
Principles of Health Science provides an overview of the therapeutic, diagnostic, health informatics, support services, and biotechnology research and development systems of the healthcare industry. This course is articulated with Collin College. Fees for CPR may be required.
Prerequisite: None
Video Production 7/8 (semester) ELE600
This course is designed for students to investigate and increase their understanding of the process that takes place to produce a video. Using hands-on problem solving, the students will produce videos over various topics. This course will introduce the students to industry standard video editing software such as Final Cut Pro. Students will learn successful operation and care of video equipment, computer video editing software, framing techniques, script writing, and storyboarding experience.
Yearbook 8 (year-long) ELE604
Students enrolled in Yearbook will create, design, and produce their school’s yearbook. In this course students will gain skills in page design, advanced publishing techniques, copywriting, editing, and photography while producing a creative, innovative yearbook which records school memories and events. There is an emphasis on journalism skills in this class. Participants gain useful, real world skills in time management, marketing, teamwork, and design principles.
Yearbook participants are expected to spend time outside of school hours to cover campus events and complete required assignments by the deadline. Students will attend various workshops offered by Jostens throughout the year.
Prerequisite: Photojournalism and application