Career and Technical Education
How do I choose a program?
What is a program of study?
A program of study is a sequence of courses that prepare students with the knowledge and skills necessary for success in their chosen careers. These sequences embed relevant, real-world experiences and culminate in a postsecondary credential. CTE programs are offered at both Waxahachie High School and Waxahachie Global High School. Watch the videos below to learn more about the programs.
How do I earn an endorsement?
When a student completes a program of study, they will earn an endorsement. Your counselor will make sure you will complete your endorsement. Check out the freshman-level courses below organized by endorsement and program of study.
Which course do I select for freshman year?
Choose the first course in the program of study you would like to follow. Each of the freshman courses are listed in green below and have the programs of study they lead to listed. Use the Program of Study Course Sequences document for a quick view of all courses.
Waxahachie High School CTE Programs
WISD CTE Middle School Recruitment 1.13.21.mp4Why Choose Global High School?
Freshman Course Options
The freshman courses are listed in GREEN and the programs of study are bulleted in black.
BUSINESS & INDUSTRY ENDORSEMENT
Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
Agribusiness (WHS)
Animal Science (WHS)
Applied Agricultural Engineering (Welding) (WHS)
Plant Science: Greenhouse Operations (WHS)
Plant Science: Floral Design (WHS)
Principles of Construction
Carpentry (WHS)
Masonry (WHS)
Principles of Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications
Digital Communications (WHS)
Design and Multimedia (WHS)
Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance
Business Management (WHS)
Introduction to Culinary Arts
Culinary Arts (WHS)
Introduction to Welding
Welding (WHS)
Principles of Transportation
Automotive Basics (WHS)
Video Game Design I
3D Animation and Video Game Design (Global)
PUBLIC SERVICES ENDORSEMENT
Principles of Education and Training
Teaching and Training
Principles of Health Science
Exercise Science and Wellness (WHS)
Health Science: Pharmacology
Health Science: Clinical Medical Assistant
Principles of Human Services
Cosmetology (WHS)
Barbering (WHS)
Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
Law Enforcement (WHS)
STEM ENDORSEMENT
Fundamentals of Computer Science
Cybersecurity
Principles of Applied Engineering
Engineering
How to use the Planning Guide:
The CTE Planning Guide allows you to learn more about each CTE Program while seeing a visual representation of your four years in high school.
The example here shows the four years of courses in the Animal Science program. The fourth course in this program is two credits and takes up two spaces on the four-year plan to represent the double-blocked course.
You can write in over each other course to make sure everything you want to take fits into your four years.
Course Selection Help Documents
Planning Guide
Learn more about each CTE Program and see an extensive view of your four years in high school.
Course Sequences
Use this document for a quick snapshot view of the courses in your chosen program of study.
CTE Notice of Non-Discrimination
WISD CTE Notice of Non-Discrimination
Waxahachie Independent School District offers career and technical education programs in Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources; Architecture and Construction; Arts, AV, and Communication; Business Management and Administration; Career Development; Education and Training; Government and Public Administration; Health Science; Hospitality and Tourism; Human Services; Information Technology; Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security; Manufacturing; Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics; and Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics. Admission to these programs is based on interest and aptitude, age appropriateness, and class space availability.
It is the policy of Waxahachie Independent School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap in its vocational programs, services, or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
It is the policy of Waxahachie Independent School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, handicap, or age in its employment practices as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Acts of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
Waxahachie Independent School District will take steps to assure that lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all educational and vocational programs.
For information about your rights or grievance procedures, contact the Title IX Coordinator, Lee Auvenshine, at 411 North Gibson Street, Waxahachie, TX 75165 (Telephone 972-923-4631), and/ or the Section 504 Coordinator, Ginger Robinson, at 411 North Gibson Street, Waxahachie, TX 75165 (Telephone 972-923-4727).
El Distrito Escolar lndependiente de Waxahachie Notificación Pública de No Discriminación en los Programas Educativos de Planeación Profesional Tecnológica
El Distrito Escolar Independiente de Waxahachie ofrece programas de Planeación Profesional y Educación Tecnológica en las áreas de: Agricultura, Alimentos y Recursos Naturales, Arquitectura y Construcción; Desarrollo de Carreras; Educación y Entrenamiento; Administración Pública y Gubernamental; Ciencias de la Salud; Hospitalidad y Turismo; Servicios Humanos, Tecnologia de la Información; Leyes, Seguridad Pública; Corrección y Seguridad; Fabricación; Tecnologia; Ingeniería y Matemáticas; Transporte; Distribución y Logística. La admisión a estos programas se basa en interés, aptitud, edad apropiada y espacio disponible en la clase.
Es política del Distrito Escolar Independiente de Waxahachie el no discriminar por razones de raza, color, nacionalidad, género o discapacidad en sus programas, servicios, o actividades vocacionales según los requisitos del Título VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964, según la enmienda prevista; Título IX de las Enmiendas de la Educación de 1972; y la Sección 504 de la Ley de la Rehabilitación de 1973, según la enmienda prevista.
Es política del Distrito Escolar Independiente de Waxahachie de no discriminar por razones raza, color, nacionalidad, género, discapacidad, o edad en sus prácticas de empleo según los requisitos del Título VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964, según la enmienda prevista; Título IX de las Enmiendas de la Educación de 1972; y la Sección 504 de la Ley de la Rehabilitación de 1973, segun la enmienda prevista.
El Distrito Escolar Independiente de Waxahachie tomará medidas para asegurarse de que el no hablar el idioma inglés, no sea una barrera para la admisión y participacion en todos los programas educativos y vocacionales.
Para información sobre sus derechos o procedimientos de quejas, póngase en contacto con la coordinadora del Titulo IX, Lee Auvenshine, en la dirección 411 North Gibson Street, Waxahachie, TX 75165 (teléfono 972-923-4631), y/o con la coordinadora de la Sección 504, Ginger Robinson, en la dirección 411 North Gibson Street, Waxahachie, TX 75165 (teléfono 972-923-4727).