The Accounting and Financial Services program of study teaches CTE concentrators how to examine, analyze, and interpret financial records. Through this program of study, students will learn the skills necessary to perform financial services, prepare financial statements, interpret accounting records, give advice, or audit and evaluate statements prepared by others. This program of study will also introduce students to mathematical modeling tools.
The Animation and Multimedia Arts program of study explores the occupations and educational opportunities associated with designing or creating graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs, such as packaging, displays, or logos. This program of study may also include exploration into designing clothing and accessories, and creating special effects, animation, or other visual images using film, video, computers, or other electronic tools and media, for use in computer games, movies, music videos, and commercials.
Freshman Course: Principals of Arts and A/V Communication (formally Digital Media)
The Architectural Design program of study explores the occupations and educational opportunities associated with developing, engineering, and designing building structures and facilities. This program of study may also include exploration into collecting and interpreting geographic information, researching and preparing maps, and interior design.
The Automotive program of study teaches students how to repair and refinish automobiles and service various types of vehicles. Students may learn to collect payment for services or supplies and perform typical vehicle maintenance procedures such as lubrication, oil changes, installation of antifreeze, or replacement of accessories like wiper blades or tires.
The Business Management program of study teaches CTE concentrators how to plan, direct, and coordinate the administrative services and operations of an organization. Through this program of study, students will learn the skills necessary to formulate policies, manage daily operations, and allocate the use of materials and human resources. This program of study will also introduce students to mathematical modeling tools and organizational evaluation methods.
Careers in commercial photography span all aspects of the industry, from setting up a shot to delivering products in a competitive market. In addition to developing advanced technical knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications Career Cluster, students will be expected to develop an advanced technical understanding of the commercial photography industry with a focus on producing, promoting, and presenting professional quality photographs. Creative, Portrait, Action, Outdoors, Travel and many more types of photography.
The Carpentry program of study explores the occupations and educational opportunities related to constructing, installing, or repairing structures and fixtures made of wood, such as concrete forms (including frameworks, partitions, joists, studding, rafters, and stairways). This program of study may also include exploration into installing, dismantling, or moving machinery and heavy equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, or other drawings.
The Culinary Arts program of study introduces students to occupations and educational opportunities related to the planning, directing, or coordinating activities of a food and beverage organization or department. This program of study also explores opportunities involved in directing and participating in the preparation and cooking of food.
This course of study is designed to teach argumentation skills and the elements of debate. Students will become familiar with various debate formats, research skills, and effective presentations. They will learn to analyze topics and to support a point of view. Participation in UIL, TFL and/or National Speech and Debate competition is required.
The Graphic Design and Multimedia Arts program of study explores the occupations and educational opportunities associated with designing or creating graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs, such as packaging, displays, or logos. This program of study may also include exploration into designing clothing and accessories, and creating special effects, animation, or other visual images using film, video, computers, or other electronic tools and media, for use in computer games, movies, music videos, and commercials.
Freshman Course: Principals of Arts and A/V Communication (formally Digital Media)
Document what is going on in our school community and share it verbally and visually according to journalism best practices and ethics in the online newspaper, yearbook and on social media. Begin your journey in Yearbook 1, which is an introduction to both yearbook and newspaper, or photojournalism. Students in good standing are issued press passes to be able to conduct interviews and take photographs. Get ready to meet new people and use your curiosity and unique way of seeing the world. The skills you learn enhance ANY career path. Students can earn the privilege of traveling in state and out of state for journalism workshops and conventions. Honors credit is available for editors.