Barksdale Elementary

Plano Independent School District

Plano, Texas

551 students

Elementary School, Grades KG–5

(469)752-0100

551

Students

14.7:1

S:T Ratio

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15:1

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AP Computer Science Principles

9-10

AP Computer Science Principles Grades: 9-10 Prerequisite: None CTSO: BPA Computer Science II Grades: 10-12 Prerequisite: Computer Science I, Algebra I CTSO: BPA AP Computer Science A Grades: 11-12 Prerequisite: Algebra I or a student should be

Accounting II Honors

Part of the Career and Technical Education department at Barksdale Elementary.

Architectural Design I

11-12

Architectural Design I Grades: 11-12 Prerequisite: Algebra I and Geometry recommended Certification: Autodesk Certified User in AutoCAD CTSO: BPA Interior Design I Grades: 11-12 Prerequisite: None CTSO: FCCLA Career Preparation I and Extended Career Preparation Grades: 11-12 Prerequisite: 16 years of age CTSO: BPA, DECA, FCCLA

Automotive Technology I: Maintenance and Light Repair

11-12

Automotive Technology I: Maintenance and Light Repair Grades: 11-12 Prerequisite: Qualification packet may be required Certification: Automotive Service Excellence CTSO: Skills USA Career Preparation I and Extended Career Preparation Grades: 11-12 Prerequisite: 16 years of age CTSO: BPA, DECA, FCCLA

Business Information Management (BIM)

9-12

Business Information Management (BIM) Grades: 9-12 Prerequisite: None Certification: Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) CTSO: BPA Collision Repair Grades: 11-12 Prerequisite: Qualification packet may be required Certification: Automotive Service Excellence CTSO: Skills USA Automotive Technology I: Maintenance and Light Repair Grades: 11-12 Prerequisite: Qualification packet may be required Certification: Automotive Service Excellence CTSO: Skills USA

Career Preparation I and Extended Career Preparation

11-12

Career Preparation I and Extended Career Preparation Grades: 11-12 Prerequisite: 16 years of age CTSO: BPA, DECA, FCCLA

Collision Repair

11-12

Collision Repair Grades: 11-12 Prerequisite: Qualification packet may be required Certification: Automotive Service Excellence CTSO: Skills USA Automotive Technology I: Maintenance and Light Repair Grades: 11-12 Prerequisite: Qualification packet may be required Certification: Automotive Service Excellence CTSO: Skills USA Career Preparation I and Extended Career Preparation Grades: 11-12 Prerequisite: 16 years of age CTSO: BPA, DECA, FCCLA

Computer Science I

9-12

Computer Science I Grades: 9-12 Prerequisite: Algebra I CTSO: BPA Web Design Grades: 9-12 Prerequisite: None CTSO: BPA Career Preparation I and Extended Career Preparation Grades: 11-12 Prerequisite: 16 years of age CTSO: BPA, DECA, FCCLA

Computer Science II

10-12

Computer Science II Grades: 10-12 Prerequisite: Computer Science I, Algebra I CTSO: BPA AP Computer Science A Grades: 11-12 Prerequisite: Algebra I or a student should be Students apply algebraic and logical reasoning acquired in mathematics to develop robust programming solutions. The emphasis is on solving

Culinary Arts

11-12

Career Preparation I and Extended Career Preparation Grades: 11-12 Prerequisite: 16 years of age CTSO: BPA, DECA, FCCLA Food Science Grades: 11-12 Prerequisite: Biology plus IPC or Chemistry CTSO: FCCLA

Digital Media

9-12

Digital Media Grades: 9-12 Prerequisite: None CTSO: BPA Fashion Design I Grades: 11-12 Prerequisite: None CTSO: FCCLA Graphic Design and Illustration I Grades: 11-12 Prerequisite: None Certification: Adobe Certified Professional Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign CTSO: BPA, Skills USA

Fashion Design I

11-12

Fashion Design I Grades: 11-12 Prerequisite: None CTSO: FCCLA Graphic Design and Illustration I Grades: 11-12 Prerequisite: None Certification: Adobe Certified Professional Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign CTSO: BPA, Skills USA Career Preparation I and Extended Career Preparation Grades: 11-12 Prerequisite: 16 years of age CTSO: BPA, DECA, FCCLA

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2424 Midway, Plano, TX 75093

Phone

(469)752-0100

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