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**Please Note- Not all courses listed below are available at all middle school campuses.
Career & College Exploration
Career & College Exploration
This 1-year 6th grade course is designed to guide students through the process of investigating and developing a career and college readiness plan. Students use aptitude and interest inventory assessments, software, or other tools available to explore career and college areas of personal interest. Students use this information to explore a variety of career paths, especially those in demand, and begin mapping their anticipated secondary coursework and potential postsecondary experiences that are in alignment with their goals.
Introduction to Robotic Engineering
Introduction to Robotic Engineering
Introduction to Robotic Engineering provides an overview of the various fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and their interrelationships. Students will 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 will be able to make informed career decisions. Further, students will have worked on a design team to develop a product or system. Students will use multiple software applications to prepare and present course assignments. This course receives one (1) high school elective credit.
High School Credit Courses: School districts are required to provide each student at the time the student first registers for one or more classes required for high school graduation, with a written notification of the substance of the Uniform Admission Policy. Click here to read the content of the Uniform Admission Policy for Automatic Admission from TEA.
Principles of Arts, audio/video technology, and communications
Principles of Arts, audio/video technology, and communications
This introductory course will cover different elements in the field of Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications. Careers in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications Career Cluster require a creative aptitude, a strong background in computer and technology applications, a strong academic foundation, and a proficiency in oral and written communication. Within this context, students will be expected to develop an understanding of the various and multifaceted career opportunities in this cluster and the knowledge, skills, and educational requirements for those opportunities. This course receives one (1) high school elective credit.
High School Credit Courses: School districts are required to provide each student, at the time the student first registers for one or more classes required for high school graduation, with a written notification of the substance of the Uniform Admission Policy. Click here to read the content of the Uniform Admission Policy for Automatic Admission from TEA.
Introduction to culinary arts
Introduction to culinary arts
This 1-year course will emphasize the principles of planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling the management of a variety of food service operations. The course will provide insight into the operation of a well-run restaurant. Introduction to Culinary Arts will provide insight into food production skills, various levels of industry management, and hospitality skills. This is an entry level course for students interested in pursuing a career in the food service industry. This course is offered as a classroom and laboratory-based course. This course receives one (1) high school elective credit.
High School Credit Courses: School districts are required to provide each student, at the time the student first registers for one or more classes required for high school graduation, with a written notification of the substance of the Uniform Admission Policy. Click here to read the content of the Uniform Admission Policy for Automatic Admission from TEA
Principles of Human Services
Principles of Human Services
Students will participate collaboratively in learning activities to acquire knowledge and skills in effective communication, goal setting, healthy living, child development, family, community, and personal care services. Students will use various forms of technology to produce individual and group projects and presentations. This course receives one (1) high school elective credit.
High School Credit Courses: School districts are required to provide each student, at the time the student first registers for one or more classes required for high school graduation, with a written notification of the substance of the Uniform Admission Policy. Click here to read the content of the Uniform Admission Policy for Automatic Admission from TEA
Outdoor Trails
Outdoor Trails
Students are offered education in the areas of hunting, fishing, hiking, nature recognition, archery and cooking. The students will feel safe and positive about their learning environment and demonstrate appropriate life skills that have exemplified proper mentoring in these fields of study. Students may only take this course once during middle school.
Journey
Journey
In this exciting 8th-grade class, you'll get the chance to unlock your full potential by building important life skills that will help you thrive now and in the future! We’ll explore what it takes to be a great leader, set goals, and develop the habits that make you successful both in school and in life. Whether you’re learning to manage your time like a pro, discovering your strengths, or planning for your future career, this class is designed to help you take charge of your journey.
You’ll also dive into fun activities that build confidence and teamwork, and you'll explore different college and career pathways to help you figure out what’s next after middle school. By the end of the course, you'll have practical skills that will set you up for high school and beyond, plus a personalized plan to help you achieve your goals. Expect challenges, inspiration, and plenty of opportunities to learn more about yourself as you get ready to lead, succeed, and navigate the exciting world ahead!
Get ready to build the skills you need to be awesome now—and in the future!
Leadworthy
Leadworthy
The Course is designed to develop personal responsibility, leadership, and professional skills through explicit social-emotional participatory learning experiences. The course provides students the opportunity to develop an awareness of personal image, a healthy self-concept, and healthy relationships. Students learn the concepts of consequential thinking and principle-based decision making. Students examine their awareness of social media, the effects of peer pressure and bullying, along with effective strategies to counteract those effects. This course will provide students opportunities to improve their public speaking and communication skills and their personal vision, mission statement, and goals. They will develop an understanding of what it means to be an effective member of the community through community service.
Gateway to STEM 1
LISD Middle School STEM Academies will offer Project Lead the Way’s “Gateway to STEM” courses. These electives are designed so that students are empowered to make their own discoveries through engagement, excitement, and collaboration.
Science of Technology - 1 semester
Science impacts the technology of yesterday, today, and the future. In this unit, students apply the concepts of physics, chemistry, and nanotechnology to activities and projects, including making ice cream, cleaning up an oil spill, and discovering the properties of nano-materials.
Design and Modeling - 1 semester
Students discover the design process, and develop an understanding of the influence of creativity and innovation in their lives. They are then challenged and empowered to use and apply what they’ve learned throughout the unit to design a therapeutic toy for a child who has cerebral palsy.
Gateway to STEM 2: Principles of Applied Engineering and Robotics
Automation and Robotics
Students learn about the history and impact of automation and robotics as they explore mechanical systems, energy transfer, machine automation, and computer control systems. Using the VEX Robotics® platform, students apply what they know to design and program traffic lights, robotic arms, and more.
Innovating Engineering
Students will embark on a journey through the world of engineering by completing real-world design challenges. Students will use critical and creative thinking skills to create innovative solutions in the fields of Health Sciences, Engineering, and Manufacturing. The challenges include designing a surgical instrument, designing a self-sustaining power system, and creating original products for use in industry. Through these hands-on collaborative projects, students will evaluate their unique strengths and interests while investigating a variety of STEM fields.
This course receives one (1) high school elective credit.
High School Credit Courses: School districts are required to provide each student, at the time the student first registers for one or more classes required for high school graduation, with a written notification of the substance of the Uniform Admission Policy. Click here to read the content of the Uniform Admission Policy for Automatic Admission from TEA
Gateway to STEM 3: Fundamentals of Computer Science
Computer Science
Students will complete real-world design challenges and use critical and creative thinking skills to create innovative solutions in Computer Science. Students will develop and create mobile apps through block and text languages. Through these hands-on collaborative projects, students will evaluate their unique strengths and interests while investigating a variety of STEM fields.
Exploration Aviation
Students will be challenged to complete several STEM design challenges using the engineering design process. The challenges include utilizing a small drone to inspect difficult-to-reach areas, creating drone security solutions for a variety of clients, and using drones to simulate search and rescue operations. Students will also explore related career connections and practice soft skills such as collaboration, critical thinking, and problem solving.
This course receives one (1) high school elective credit.
High School Credit Courses: School districts are required to provide each student, at the time the student first registers for one or more classes required for high school graduation, with a written notification of the substance of the Uniform Admission Policy. Click here to read the content of the Uniform Admission Policy for Automatic Admission from TEA
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