McNeil High School

Programs of Study are listed below for the Class of 2025, with the courses listed in the order to be taken. To complete an Academy, students must take at least 3 courses for at least 4 credits in the Program of Study. (Students in the Classes of 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 will continue to follow their Program of Study established on year of entry into high school.)

Business & Industry

  • Agricultural Mechanics & Metal Technologies: Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (1 cr) | Agricultural Mechanics and Metal Technologies (1 cr) | Agricultural Structures Design and Fabrication (1 cr) | Practicum in Agricultural Mechanics (2 cr) OR Agricultural Equipment Design and Fabrication (1 cr)

  • Animal Science: Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (1 cr) | Equine Science (.5 cr) AND Small Animal Management (.5 cr) | Livestock Production (1 cr) | Advanced Animal Science (1 cr)

  • Animation: Digital Media (1 cr) | Animation I (1 cr) | Animation II (2 cr) | Practicum in Animation (2 cr)

  • Automotive Technology: Automotive Basics (1 cr) | Automotive Technology I: Maintenance & Light Repair (2 cr) | Automotive Technology II: Automotive Service (2 cr) | Practicum in Transportation Systems (2 cr)

  • Business Management: Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance (1 cr) | Business Information Management I (1 cr) | Business Management (1 cr) | Business Law (1 cr) OR Practicum in Entrepreneurship (2 cr)

  • Debate: Debate I (1 cr) | Debate II (1 cr) | Debate III (1 cr) | Independent Study in Speech (1 cr)

  • Drone Aviation: Principles of Aviation & Aerospace (1 cr) | Drone Aviation (1 cr) | Practicum in Drone Aviation (2 cr)

  • Floral Design: Floral Design (1 cr) | Advanced Floral Design (1 cr) | Practicum in Floral Design (2 cr)

  • Journalism: Newspaper: Journalism I (1 cr) OR Photojournalism (1 cr) | Advanced Journalism: Newspaper I (1 cr) | Advanced Journalism: Newspaper II (1 cr) | Advanced Journalism: Newspaper III (1 cr)

  • Journalism: Yearbook: Journalism I (1 cr) OR Photojournalism (1 cr) | Advanced Journalism: Yearbook I (1 cr) | Advanced Journalism: Yearbook II (1 cr) | Advanced Journalism: Yearbook III (1 cr)

  • Marketing: Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance (1 cr) | Sports and Entertainment Marketing (.5 cr) AND Virtual Business (.5 cr) | Advertising (.5 cr) AND Social Media Marketing (.5 cr) | Practicum in Entrepreneurship (2 cr) OR Marketing (1 cr)

  • Veterinary Science : Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (1 cr) | Equine Science (.5 cr) AND Small Animal Management (.5 cr) | Veterinary Medical Applications (1 cr) | Practicum in Veterinary Medical Applications (2 cr)

  • Video Production: Principles of Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communication (1 cr) | Audio/Video Production I (1 cr) | Audio/Video Production II (2 cr) | Practicum in Audio/Video Production (2 cr)

  • NOTE: Career Preparation I may be used as the last course to complete the Business Management or Marketing Programs of Study.

Public Services

  • Air Force JROTC: Aerospace Science - Introduction To Aviation (1 cr) | Aerospace Science - The Science of Flight (1 cr) | Aerospace Science - Exploring Science (1 cr) | Aerospace Science - Cultural Studies/Management Cadet Corps (1 cr)

  • Education & Training: Principles of Education and Training (1 cr) | Human Growth and Development (1 cr) | Instructional Practices (2 cr) | Practicum in Education and Training (2 cr)

Health Science

  • Biomedical Sciences (PLTW): Principles of Biomedical Science (1 cr) | Human Body Systems (1 cr) | Medical Interventions (1 cr) | Biomedical Innovation (1 cr)

  • Health Science Theory & Practice: Principles of Health Science (1 cr) | Medical Terminology (1 cr) | Health Science Theory and Practice (1 cr) | Practicum in Health Science Pharmacy Technician (2 cr) OR Anatomy & Physiology (1 cr) OR Medical Microbiology (1 cr)

STEM

  • Computer Science: AP Computer Science Principles (1 cr) | Advanced Computer Science I (1 cr) OR AP Computer Science A (1 cr) | AP Computer Science A (1 cr) OR Computer Science III (1 cr) | Computer Science III (1 cr) OR Mobile Application Development (1 cr)

  • Cybersecurity: Principles of Information Technology (1 cr) OR AP Computer Science Principles (1 cr) | Foundations of Cybersecurity (1 cr) | Digital Forensics (1 cr) | Cybersecurity Capstone (1 cr)

  • Engineering (PLTW): Introduction to Engineering Design (1 cr) | Principles of Engineering (1 cr) | Digital Electronics (1 cr) OR Computer Integrated Manufacturing (1 cr) OR Civil Engineering & Architecture (1 cr) OR Aerospace Engineering (1 cr) | Engineering Design and Development (Seniors Only) (1 cr) OR Digital Electronics (1 cr) OR Computer Integrated Manufacturing (1 cr) OR Civil Engineering and Architecture (1 cr) OR Aerospace Engineering (1 cr)

Visual and Performing Arts

  • Band:

      • Depending on Audition: Band I, II, III, IV

      • Instrumental Ensemble I, II, III, IV

      • Jazz Ensemble I, II, III, IV

  • Choir:

      • Depending on Audition: Choir I, II, III, IV

      • Vocal Ensemble I, II, III, IV

  • Dance:

      • Depending on Audition: Dance I-IV OR Color Guard I-IV OR Dance Team I-IV OR Modern/Contemporary I-IV

  • Music Studies:

      • Music Theory OR AP Music Theory

  • Orchestra:

      • Depending on Audition: Orchestra I, II, III, IV

  • Theatre (Performance):

      • Theatre Arts I-IV (Advanced Theatre Arts I available) OR Theatre Production I-IV OR Musical Theatre I-IV

  • Theatre (Technical):

      • Technical Theatre I-IV

  • Visual Art:

      • Art I OR Art I Advanced OR Art II-IV in Drawing OR Painting OR Ceramics OR Sculpture OR Advanced Studio Art OR AP 2D Design Portfolio OR AP Drawing Portfolio OR AP 3D Design OR AP Art History