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Keller ISD Career and Technical Education DepartmentKeller ISD Career and Technical Education DepartmentKELLER ISDKeller ISD is committed to producing strong communicators, high-levelKeller thinkersISD is committedto producingcriticaland effectiveproblems strongsolverscommunicators,through our CTEhigh-levelPrograms.critical thinkers and effective problems solvers through our CTE Programs.Dr. Rick Westfall, Superintendent of SchoolsDr. Rick Westfall, Superintendent of SchoolsCecil McDaniel, Chief of SchoolsCecil McDaniel, Chief of SchoolsLeslee Shepherd, CTE DirectorLeslee Shepherd, CTE DirectorDebbie Dolenz, Administrative AssistantDebbie Dolenz, Administrative AssistantKeith Killebrew, District CoordinatorKeith Killebrew, District CoordinatorRobert Wright, District CoordinatorRobert Wright, District CoordinatorOlivia Moore, District CoordinatorOlivia Moore, District CoordinatorJoella Duran, CTE Digital Media SpecialistJoella Duran, CTE Digital Media SpecialistMarsha Cummins, District CounselorMarsha Cummins, District CounselorDavid Vass, Technology SpecialistDavid Vass, Technology SpecialistAssurance of Non-DiscriminationAssurance of Non-DiscriminationKeller ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age inproviding education services, activities, and programs, including vocational programs, and also providesKeller ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age inequal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups, in accordance with Title VI of the Civilproviding education services, activities, and programs, including vocational programs, and also providesRights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; Section 504 ofequal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups, in accordance with Title VI of the Civilthe Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; Age Discrimination Act of 1975; Title II of the Americans withRights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; Section 504 ofDisabilities Act; and the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act.the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; Age Discrimination Act of 1975; Title II of the Americans withDisabilities Act; and the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act.
Seamlessly transitioning your education into a career Keller ISD is committed to focusing on cutting edge, rigorous and relevant Career andTechnical Education (CTE) that prepares our students for a wide range of high-wage,high-demand careers. Our goal is to prepare our graduates to pursue a future of theirchoosing and successfully enter our global society. In order help with this goal, KISDopened its’ first career focused high school to meet the needs of our 21st Centurystudents.The Keller Center for Advanced Learning (KCAL) opened during the 2016-2017 schoolyear and now has approximately 4,000 students from around the district in attendancein a variety of innovative CTE programs. In addition to these programs, several CTEpathways are available at all of our high schools that students may choose from as well.It is important that we help our students get on the right path early so that they cancontinue in that path towards graduation and into the next stages of their lives. To ensurethat our students make wise choices, we have strengthened our middle school CareerExploration curriculum. In combination with our iGraduate modules, our 8th gradestudents attend KCAL tours and our CTE Expo in December. We want to ensure that our8th grade students and parents are knowledgeable about all of the choices they will haveas high school begins.Purpose The purpose of this book is to help students and parents make informed decisions aboutplanning for the future. This guide provides information about the high school graduationrequirements as well as the courses that are taken each of the next four years for thatparticular pathway.A variety of co-curricular options are available to students. The most popular option forCTE students are the Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs), Keller ISDstudents compete in district, state and national levels of competition. Approximately2,000 students participate and compete in CTSOs, such as BPA, HOSA, FCCLA, TSA, FBLA,TAFE, SkillsUSA, FFA, TPSA, DECA and Robotics. Descriptions of these CTSOs are locatedon the final pages of this guide.On behalf of the entire KISD Career and Technical Education Team, we thank you foryour support of our programs and the opening of our new career center. Certainly, ourcommitment to an intentionally exceptional learning experience for each KISD student isstrengthened by our work with our outstanding district leadership team and ourcommunity partners.Sincerely,Leslee Shepherd, CTE Director
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Endorsements & Pathways*denotes non-CTE pathway(s)CTE Pathways available only at High School Campuses:AccountingBusiness EssentialsBusiness InformationChild GuidanceCounseling and Mental HealthEducation and TrainingFashion DesignFinanceHealth Science: Sports MedicineInterior DesignMarketingTo earn an endorsement, students arerequired to complete a coherentsequence of four or more credits thatconsist of two or more courses in thesame career cluster.Public Services: Service-oriented occupations for both private andpublic sectors. Requires 4 CTE credits, 2 ofwhich must be advanced.Business & Industry: Highly varied occupations in both service andmanufacturing industries. Requires 4 CTE credits, 2 of which must beadvanced.Arts & Humanities: Coursework that is centered around artisticand well-rounded humanities interests.Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (S T E M): Rigorouscoursework and occupations centered around applied science and mathematics,including a variety of engineering fields.Multi-Disciplinary: Students complete four advanced coursesfrom within one endorsement or among multiple endorsements.
Keller ISD High School Graduation Plan OverviewThere is one graduation plan approved by the State of Texas and Keller Independent School District. The State of TexasFoundation High School Program requires a total of 22 units of credits. Additionally, upon entering grade 9, each studentwill select one or more endorsement areas for an additional 4 units of credits. The Default Plan for Keller ISD students isthe Distinguished Level of Achievement Plan, which includes one endorsement choice.9th grade, students are required to declare a chosen program of study, orFoundation High School Program (FHSP) Endorsement26inCreditsendorsement, which will helpguiding course elective choices throughout26 CreditsEnglish4 CreditsMath4 CreditsScience4 CreditsSocial Studies4 CreditsWorldLanguages2 CreditsPhysicalEducation9th10th11th12thEnglish IEnglish IIEnglish IIIAdvanced EnglishAlgebra IGeometryAlgebra IIEndorsement MathBiologyWorldGeographyIPC,AdvancedEndorsement SciencePhysics ryHistory2 credits of the same world language1 CreditFine Art1 Credit21st CenturySkills.5 CreditsElectivesProfessional CommunicationsDistinguished Level of Achievement &Performance AcknowledgementsDistinguished Level of Achievement A total of four credits in math,including credit in Algebra 2 A total of four credits in science Completion of curriculumrequirements for at least oneendorsementPerformance AcknowledgementsFor outstanding performance In a dual credit course In bilingualism and bi-literacy On an AP test or IB exam On the PSAT, the ACT-Plan, the SAT,or the ACT For earning a nationally orinternationally recognized business orindustry certification or license5.5 Credits (Endorsement electives) See Course Selection sheetsfor completing the 4-Year PlanPrior to entering 9th grade, students are required to declare a chosen program of study, or endorsement, which will help in guidingcourse elective choices throughout high school. Students may earn a single endorsement, or multiple endorsements in the areas of:Arts and Humanities, Business and Industry, Multidisciplinary Studies, Public Service, or STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, &Math.) Students wishing to change their declared endorsement must follow the Keller ISD process and should see their assignedcounselor.Keller ISD does not discriminate on the basis of sex, handicap, race, color, and/or national origins in its educational programs. Admission intocareer programs is based on age, grade, interest, aptitude and ability. Lack of English language will not be a barrier to admission andparticipation in any educational program.
EnglishARTS AND HUMANITIES ENDORSEMENTSocial StudiesArt and Literature English I: Regular or Pre-AP (1) English II: Regular or Pre-AP (1) English III: Regular, Dual, or AP (1) and Humanities (1) English IV: Regular, Dual, or AP and Humanities II (1) orAP Art History (1)Creative Writing English I: Regular or Pre-AP (1) English II: Regular or Pre-AP (1) English III: Regular, Dual, or AP (1) and CreativeWriting (1) English IV: Regular, Dual, or AP and Advanced CreativeWriting or Literary Magazine (1)History Choir Choir I (1) Choir II (1) Choir III (1) Choir IV (1)Band Band I (1) Band II (1) Band III (1) Band IV (1)Dance Dance I (1) Dance II (1) Dance III (1) Dance IV (1)Orchestra Orchestra I (1) Orchestra II (1) Orchestra III (1) Orchestra IV (1)Piano Piano I (1) Piano II (1) Piano III (1) Piano IV (1)Technical Theatre Theatre I (1) Technical Theatre I (1) Technical Theatre II (1) and 1 additional credit below: Acting Styles: Classical/ Commedia (1) Acting Styles: Realism/Post-war (1) Acting Styles: Improvisation/ Monologue (1) Movement for the Actor (1) Musical Theatre I (1) Musical Theatre II (1) Theatre III: Directing I (1) Theatre III: Playwriting I (1) Technical Theatre III and 1 additional credit below: Acting Styles: Classical/ Commedia (1) Acting Styles: Realism/Post-war (1) Acting Styles: Improvisation/ Monologue (1) Movement for the Actor (1) Musical Theatre I (1) Musical Theatre II (1) Theatre III: Directing I (1) Theatre III: Playwriting I (1)American Sign Language American Sign Language I (1) American Sign Language II (1) American Sign Language III (1) American Sign Language IV (1)Spanish Spanish I (1) Spanish II (1) Spanish III (1) Spanish IV (1)Spanish for Native Speakers Spanish for Native Speakers I (1) Spanish for Native Speakers II (1) AP Spanish IV (1) AP Spanish V (1)German German I (1) German II (1) German III (1) German IV (1)French French I (1) French II (1) French III (1) French IV (1)Latin Latin I (1) Latin II (1) Latin III (1) Latin IV (1)Fine ArtsWorld Geography: Regular or Pre-AP (1)World History: Regular or AP (1)US History: Regular, Dual or AP (1) and AP European History (1)Government: Regular, Dual, or AP (.5) and Economics: Regular,Dual, or AP (.5)Social Sciences World Geography: Regular or Pre-AP (1) or AP HumanGeography (1) World History: Regular or AP (1) US History: Regular, Dual or AP (1) and AP Psychology (1) Government: Regular, Dual, or AP (.5) and Economics: Regular,Dual, or AP (.5)World Languages
Theatre Production Theatre I (1) Theatre Production I (1) or Theatre II (1) Theatre Production II (1) or Theatre III (1)and 1 additional credit below: Acting Styles: Classical/ Commedia (1) Acting Styles: Realism/Post-war (1) Acting Styles: Improvisation/ Monologue (1) Movement for the Actor (1) Musical Theatre I (1) Musical Theatre II (1) Theatre III: Directing I (1) Theatre III: Playwriting I (1) Theatre Production III (1) or Theatre IV (1) and 1additional credit below: Acting Styles: Classical/ Commedia (1) Acting Styles: Realism/Post-war (1) Acting Styles: Improvisation/ Monologue (1) Movement for the Actor (1) Musical Theatre I (1) Musical Theatre II (1) Theatre III: Directing I (1) Theatre III: Playwriting I (1)Visual Arts Drawing Art I (1) Art II Drawing: Regular or Pre-AP (1) Art III Drawing Pre-AP (1) AP Studio Art-Drawing Portfolio (1)Visual Arts Electronic Media Art I (1) Art II Electronic Media Pre-AP (1) Art III Electronic Media Pre-AP (1) AP 3-D Design Portfolio (1)Visual Arts Painting Art I (1) Art II Painting Pre-AP (1) Art III Painting Pre-AP (1) AP 2-D Design Portfolio (1)Visual Arts Sculpture Art I (1) Art II Sculpture Pre-AP (1) Art III Sculpture Pre-AP (1) AP 3-D Design Portfolio (1)BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY ENDORSEMENTVeterinary Studies Principles of Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources (1) Equine Science (.5) and Small Animal Management (.5) Veterinary Medical Applications (1) and AdvancedAnimal Science (1) Science credit Practicum in Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources (2)Finance Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance (1)Money Matters (1)Statistics and Business Decision Making (1) Math creditPracticum in Business Management (2)
Architectural Design Principles of Architecture (1) Architectural Design I (1) Architectural Design II (2) Practicum in Architectural Design (2)Construction Management Principles of Construction (1) Construction Management I (2) Construction Management II (2) Practicum in Construction Management (2)Interior Design Principles of Human Services (1) Interior Design I (1) Interior Design II (2) Practicum in Interior Design (2)Culinary Arts Principles of Human Services (1) Introduction to Culinary Arts (1) Culinary Arts (2) Practicum of Culinary Arts (2)Animation Principles of Arts, Audio/Video Technology andCommunications (1) Animation I (1) Animation II/Animation II Lab (2) Practicum in Animation (2)Computer Maintenance Professional Communications (.5) and Touch SystemData Entry (.5) Computer Maintenance (1) Networking/Networking Lab (2) Computer Technician Practicum (2)Audio/Video Production Principles of Arts, Audio/Video Technology andCommunications (1) Audio/Video Production I (1) Audio/Video Production II/Audio/Video Production IILab (2) Practicum in Audio/Video Production (2)Computer Programming Computer Science I (1) AP Computer Science (2) Computer Programming I (1) and Computer Programming II (1) Practicum in Information Technology (2)Fashion Design Principles of Human Services (1) Fashion Design I (1) Graphic Design and Illustration I (1) Fashion Design II/Fashion Design II Lab (2)Cybersecurity Computer Science Essentials (1) Principles of Cybersecurity (1) Cybersecurity (1) Practicum in Information Technology (2)Graphic Design Principles of Arts, Audio/Video Technology andCommunications (1) Graphic Design and Illustration I (1) Graphic Design and Illustration II/Graphic Design andIllustration II Lab (2) Practicum in Graphic Design and Illustration (2)Automotive Technology Automotive Basics (1) Automotive Technology I: Maintenance and LightRepair (2) Automotive Technology II: Automotive Service (2) Practicum in Transportation Systems (2)Marketing Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance (1) Advertising (.5) and Fashion Marketing (.5) or Sports &Entertainment Marketing (.5) or Social Media Marketing (.5) Advanced Marketing (2) Practicum in Marketing (2)
Business Communications – English Language ArtsDebate Debate I (1) Debate II (1) or Oral Interpretation I (1) Debate III (1) or Oral Interpretation II (1) Independent Study in Speech (1)Broadcast Journalism Journalism (.5) and Photojournalism (.5) Advanced Broadcast Journalism I (1) Advanced Broadcast Journalism II (1) Advanced Broadcast Journalism III (1)Newspaper Journalism (.5) and Photojournalism (.5) Newspaper I (1) Newspaper II (1) Newspaper III (1)Yearbook Journalism (.5) and Photojournalism (.5) Yearbook I (1) Yearbook II (1) Yearbook III (1)Business Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance (1) Choose 1 of the following courses:Business Information Management I (1)Accounting 1 (1)Money Matters (1) Choose 1 of the following courses:Business Information Management I (1) or BIM II (1)Business Management (1)Accounting I (1) or Accounting II (1)Money Matters (1) Choose 1 of the following:Practicum in Business Management (2)Business Information Management II (1)Business Management (1)Accounting II (1)Career Preparation Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance (1) Business Information Management I (1) Money Matters (1) Career Preparation I/Extended Career Preparation (3)PUBLIC SERVICES ENDORSEMENTEducation and Training Principles of Human Services (1) Human Growth and Development (1) Instructional Practices (2) Practicum in Education and Training (2)Cosmetology**Pathway begins Sophomore Year Professional Communications (.5) and Touch SystemData Entry (.5) Cosmetology I/Cosmetology I Lab (3) Cosmetology II (2) and Nail Care, Enhancements, andSpa Services (2)Counseling and Mental Health Principles of Human Services (1) Human Growth and Development (1) Counseling and Mental Health (1) Practicum in Human Services (2)Child Guidance Principles of Human Services (1) Child Development (1) Child Guidance (2) Practicum in Human Services (2)ROTCMilitary Science ROTC I (1) ROTC II (1) ROTC III (1) ROTC IV (1)Court Law Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security (1) Law Enforcement I (1) Court Systems and Practices (1) and Correctional Services (1) Practicum in Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security (2)Law Enforcement-Police Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security (1) Law Enforcement I (1) Forensic Science (1) Science credit and Forensic Psychology (1) Law Enforcement II (1) and Criminal Investigation (1)
Health Science: Biomedicine Medical Terminology (1) Health Science Theory (1) Medical Microbiology (1) Science credit and Anatomyand Physiology (1) Science credit World Health Research (1) and Pathophysiology (1)Science creditHealth Science: Clinical Rotations Medical Terminology (1) Health Science Theory (1) Anatomy and Physiology (1) Science credit andPracticum in Health Science I – CR (2) Practicum in Health Science II – CR (2) or Practicum inHealth Science II – PCT (2)Health Science: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Medical Terminology (1) Health Science Theory (1) Anatomy and Physiology (1) Science credit andPracticum in Health Science I – CNA (2) Practicum in Health Science II – CNA (2) or Practicum inHealth Science II – PCT (2)Health Science: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Medical Terminology (1) Health Science Theory (1) Anatomy and Physiology (1) Science credit andPathophysiology (1) Science credit Practicum in Health Science I - EMT (2)Health Science: Pharmacy Medical Terminology (1) Health Science Theory (1) Practicum in Health Science I – Pharmacy (2) Practicum in Health Science II – Pharmacy (2)Health Science: Sports Medicine Medical Terminology (1) Sports Medicine I (1) Anatomy and Physiology (1) Science credit and SportsMedicine II (1) Practicum in Health Science I – Sports Medicine (2)*CR – Clinical Rotations**PCT – Patient Care Technician***CNA – Certified Nursing Assistant****EMT – Emergency Medical TechnicianSTEM ENDORSEMENT
ScienceEngineering Introduction to Engineering Design (1) Principles of Engineering (1) Choose 2 credits from the following courses: Aerospace Engineering (1)Digital Electronics (1) Math creditCivil Engineering (1)Robotics I (1) Choose 2 credits from the following courses:Engineering Design and Development (1)Robotics II (1) Math CreditComputer Integrated Manufacturing (1)AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism (1)Practicum of STEM (2)Biology Biology (1) Chemistry (1) Physics (1) and Anatomy and Physiology (1) AP Biology (1)Chemistry Biology (1) Chemistry (1) Physics (1) and AP Biology (1) AP Chemistry (1)Environment Science Biology (1) Chemistry (1) Physics (1) and Aquatic Science (1) Environmental Systems (1) or AP Environmental Systems (1)Physics Biology (1) Chemistry (1) and AP Physics I (1) AP Physics II (1) AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism (1) orAP Physics C: Mechanics (1)Space Science Biology (1) Chemistry (1) Physics (1) and Earth and Space Science (1) Astronomy (1)MathCalculus Algebra I (1) or Geometry (1) Algebra II (1) or Geometry (1) and Algebra II (1) Pre-Calculus (1) Calculus (1)Statistics Algebra I (1) Geometry (1) Algebra II (1) and Statistics and Business DecisionMaking (1) Math credit AP Statistics (1)MULTIDISCIPLINARY ENDORSEMENTOption 1:Complete four credits from each of the four foundation subjectareas: English Mathematics Science Social Studies Must includeEnglish IV, and Physics and/or ChemistryOption 2:Complete four advanced placement or dual credits from thefollowing departments: English Mathematics Science SocialStudies Languages other than English Fine Arts Must includeEnglish IV, and Physics and/or ChemistryOption 3:Complete four advanced courses (junior level or higher) fromwithin one endorsement or among multiple endorsements.
CTE Student OrganizationsBusiness Professionals of America (BPA)The mission of Business Professionals of America is tocontribute to the preparation of a world-class workforcethrough the advancement of leadership, citizenship,academic, and technological skills. BPA is committed todeveloping the best possible career and technicaleducation organization for students in the United States.Their measure of success is the perception that alumniof Business Professionals of America are highlycompetent and skilled workforce professionals whoenable business and industry to maintain the economicvitality and high quality of life.Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA)The mission of HOSA is to enhance the delivery ofcompassionate, quality health care by providingopportunities for knowledge, skill, and leadershipdevelopment of all health science technology educationstudents; therefore helping students to meet the needsof the health-care community.Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA)DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs inhigh schools and colleges around the globe for careersin marketing, finance, hospitality and management.DECA’s Comprehensive Learning program integratesinto classroom instruction, applies learning, connects tobusinesses, and promotes competition. DECA preparesthe next generation to be academically prepared,community oriented, professionally responsible, andexperienced leaders.SkillsUSASkillsUSA is a partnership of industry, students, andteachers working together to ensure that America has askilled workforce. It provides quality educationexperiences for students in leadership, teamwork,citizenship, and character development. It builds andreinforces self-confidence, work attitudes, andcommunication skills. It emphasizes total quality at work,high ethical standards, superior work skills, lifelongeducation, and pride in the dignity of work.National Future Farmers of America (FFA)FFA prepares students for successful careers and alifetime of informed choices in global agriculture, food,fiber, and natural resource systems. FFA increasesawareness of the global technological importance ofagriculture, develops competent agricultural leadership,builds self-confidence, promotes cooperation andcooperative attitudes, and promotes citizenship,volunteerism, and patriotism.Teacher Association of Future Educators (TAFE)TAFE encourages students to learn about careers ineducation and assists them in exploring the teachingprofession while promoting character, service, andleadership skills necessary for becoming effectiveeducators.
CTE Student OrganizationsFamily, Career and Community Leaders of America(FCCLA)FCCLA is a nonprofit national career and technicalstudent organization for young men and women inFamily and Consumer Science education in public andprivate schools through grade 12. FCCLA’s mission is topromote personal growth and leadership developmentthrough Family and Consumer Science Educationcourses.Texas Public Service Association (TPSA)The Texas Public Service Association strives to extendlearning of the students outside of the classroomenvironment. It is a co-curricular organization thatprovides real world exposure and leadershipopportunities for high school students. TPSA focuses ongrowing the knowledge base for students enrolled in theLaw, Public Safety, Corrections and Security Pathway.Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)FBLA is a career and technical student organization thatis open to students who are enrolled in a Businesscourse. The mission is to bring business and educationtogether in a positive working relationship throughinnovative leadership and career developmentprograms. Through participation in competitive events,students may earn recognition for their business skills.Technical Student Association (TSA)The Technology Student Association (TSA) is anational organization for students that have a passion forand want to be engaged in Science, Technology,Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Membership isopen to both Middle and High School students andincludes more than 250,000 students across the UnitedStates. Educators, parents, and business leaderssupport this organization. Members learn throughexciting competitive events, leadership opportunities,and much more. A wide range of activities makes TSA apositive experience for every student.The Robotic Engineering Club of KCAL (RECK)The mission of the Robotic Engineering Club of KCAL isto provide our students with the skills to impact agrowing global economy. We do this by providingtraining in areas such as leadership, citizenship, andboth academic and technological skills. This combinationis demonstrated in robot construction and then later in acompetitive format in local, state and regional events.Success is measured by the cumulative results of thesecompetitions and by students who will continue on in thischosen path. Our purpose is evident; engineering abetter tomorrow today!National Technical Honor Society (NTHS)NTHS is a student organization open to students that areactive in their CTSO. The mission of NTHS is to honorstudent achievement and leadership, promoteeducational excellence, and enhance careeropportunities for the NTHS membership.
You can find a digital copy of this booklet byscanning this QR Code or by going to kellerisd.net Departments Career & Technical Education CTE Programs of Study Middle School iGraduateModule 8th Grade Timeline & Lessons.
Endorsements & Pathways *denotes non-CTE pathway(s) CTE Pathways available only at High School Campuses: Public Services: Service-oriented occupations for both private and public sectors.Requires 4 CTE credits, 2 ofwhich must be advanced. Business & Industry: Highly varied occupations in both service and manufacturing industries.
