Prerequisites: Oral Interpretation or Debate, audition and application may be required Credit: 1\ \ This course is designed to provide opportunity for advanced students to plan, organize, produce, perform and evaluate a project that enables them to develop advanced skills in communication, critical thinking and problem solving. Students must be highly organized and self-motivated for the personalized, independent nature of this course.\ \ # CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION\ \ Career & Technical Education (CTE) provides opportunities for students to gain knowledge and skills they may use in high school, college, a career after graduation, and/or a financial means to help further their education. Plano ISD CTE: [https://www.pisd.edu/cte](https://www.pisd.edu/cte)\ \ # Plano ISD offers CTE courses in the following Career Clusters that will fulfill the criteria for several endorsement:\ \ Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources\ \ Architecture and Construction\ \ ▪ Arts, Audio/Visual Technology and Communications\ \ ▪ Business, Marketing and Finance\ \ Education and Training Health Science\ \ Hospitality and Tourism Human Services Information Technology Law and Public Service\ \ − Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Transportation, Distribution and Logistics\ \ # Each Career Cluster provides a variety of programs of study:\ \ Programs of study will provide students with a course sequence that ties to an endorsement and offers a strong vertical alignment between secondary and postsecondary education. The suggested course pathways are intended to provide guidance to students seeking college and career readiness through course content and industry based certifications.\ \ For more information on programs of study, please see the program of study at a glance document on the following pages or visit [www.pisd.edu/cte-programs-of-study](http://www.pisd.edu/cte-programs-of-study) for full course descriptions.\ \ The CTE programs of study, graduation requirements and endorsements can be found in the Career and Technical Education Course Catalog.\ \ # Fine Arts Credit\ \ Successful completion of both semesters of Floral Design will satisfy the Fine Arts 1.0 credit graduation requirement.\ \ # Health Credit\ \ Successful completion of both semesters of Health Science Theory will fulfill the Health .5 credit graduation requirement.\ \ # Math Credit\ \ A math credit may be fulfilled by successful completion of both semesters of:\ \ ▪ Accounting II Honors AP Computer Science A Digital Electronics (PLTW)\ \ # Science Credit\ \ A science credit may be fulfilled by successful completion of both semesters of:\ \ ▪ Anatomy and Physiology\ \ ▪ Food Science\ \ ▪ Forensic Science\ \ ▪ Honors Scientific Research and Design\ \ ▪ Engineering Design and Problem Solving Engineering Science (PLTW)\ \ # Speech Credit\ \ Successful completion of Professional Communications will fulfill the speech .5 credit graduation requirement.\ \ It is the policy of Plano ISD 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 Educational Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. Plano ISD 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. Plano ISD will take steps to ensure cost will not prevent access to programs.\ \ # CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION\ \ Courses below are not tied to grade levels. Not all courses have a required prerequisite. Courses listed in italics have been added for local purpose.\ \ | | | |\ | --- | --- | --- |\ | LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2AGRICULTURE, FOOD, AND NATURAL RESOURCESAGRIBUSINESS Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Professional Standards in Agribusiness |\ | AGRIBUSINESS | Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources |\ | ANIMAL SCIENCE | Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources | Small Animal Management |\ | APPLIED AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING | Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources | Professional CommunicationsProfessional Standards in Agribusiness |\ | ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES | Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources | Wildlife, Fisheries, and Ecology Management |\ | PLANT SCIENCE | Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources | Landscape Design and Management |\ | | ARCHITECTURE AND CONSTRUCTION | |\ | ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN | Professional Communications | Digital Media |\ \ | | | |\ | --- | --- | --- |\ | ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES | Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources | Wildlife, Fisheries, and Ecology Management \*, \*\* |\ | PLANT SCIENCE | Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources | Landscape Design and Management |\ | | ARCHITECTURE AND CONSTRUCTION | |\ | ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN | Professional Communications | Digital Media |\ | ARTS, AUDIO VIDEO TECHNOLOGY, AND COMMUNICATIONS |\ | GRAPHIC DESIGN AND MULTIMEDIA ARTS | Principles of Arts, A/V Technology and CommunicationsVideo Game Design | Digital Media |\ | DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS | Principles of Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications | Professional Communications |\ | | BUSINESS, MARKETING, AND FINANCE | |\ | ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL SERVICES | Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance | Business Information Management (BIM) \* |\ | BUSINESS MANAGEMENT | Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance | Business Information Management (BIM) \*Virtual Business |\ | ENTREPRENEURSHIP | Principles f Business, Marketing, and Fiance | Business Information Management (BIM) \* |\ | MARKETING AND SALES | Principles o Business, Marketing, and Finance | Virtual Business |\ | | EDUCATION AND TRAINING | |\ | EARLY LEARNING | Principles of Human Services | Child Development |\ | TEACHING AND TRAINING | Principles of Human Services | Child Development |\ | VCTOUID a daaIe | |\ \ FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT OUR WEBSITE: [www.pisd.edu/cte-programs-of-study](http://www.pisd.edu/cte-programs-of-study)\ \ # PROGRAMS OF STUDY - AT A GLANCE\ \ | | | | |\ | --- | --- | --- | --- |\ | I |\ | LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4 INDUSTRY BASED CERTIFICATIONS (subjeCt t change) |\ | AGRICULTURE, FOOD, AND NATURAL RESOURCES |\ | Professional Communications | Career Preparation I and Extended Career PreparationPracticum in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources | | E |\ | Equine ScienceLivestock ProductionVeterinary Medical Applications | Honors Scientific Research and DesignPracticumn Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources | \*Certified Veterinary Assistant Level 1\*\* Hill's Pet Nutrition | TI |\ | Agricultural Mechanics and MetalTechnologies | Agicultural Structures Desinand FabricnHonors Scientific Research and DesignPracticum in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources | \\* American Welding Society | Gl |\ | Honors Scientific Research andDesign | Practicum in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources | \\* Texas Boater Education\*\* Texas Hunter Education | H |\ | Floral Design \*, \*\*Horticultural Science | Advanced Floral Design +Honors Scientific Research and DesignPracticum in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources + | \\* Texas State Florists' Association Knowledge Based\*\* Texas State Florists' Association Level 1+ Texas State Florists' Association Level 2 | TI |\ | | ARCHITECTURE AND CONSTRUCTION | UCTION | |\ | Architectural Design I \*Interior Design I | Architectural Design I\*\*Career Preparation I and Extended Career Preparation | \\* Autodesk Certified User in AutoCAD\*\* Autodesk Certified User in Revit Architecture | El |\ | | ARTS, AUDIO VIDEO TECHNOLOGY, AND COMMUNICATIONS | COMMUNICATIONS | |\ | Fashion Design IGraphic Design and Illustration I | Career Preparation I and Extended Career PreparationFashion Design II/LabGraphic Design and Illustration Il/Lb | \\* Adobe Certified Professional Illustrator/Photoshop/InDesign | |\ | Audio Video Production I \* | Audio Video Production II/Lab \* | \\* Adobe Certified Professional Premiere Pro | DI |\ | | BUSINESS, MARKETING, AND FINANCE | FINANCE | |\ | Accounting I | Accounting Il Honors \*\*Career Preparation I and Extended Career Preparation | \*Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)\*Intuit Quickbooks Certified User | TI |\ | Business LawGlobal Business | Career Preparation and Extended Career reparation | \*Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) | EI |\ | Entrepreneurship \*\* | Career Preparation I and Extended Career Preparation | \\* Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)ntrepreneurship and Small Business | Gl |\ | Fashion MarketingSocial Media Marketing \*Sports and Entertainment Marketing | Career Preparation I and Extended Career Preparation | \\* Stukent Social Media Marketing | |\ | | EDUCATION AND TRAINING | |\ | Interpersonal StudiesProfessional Communications | Career Preparation and Extended Carerrepaation | | |\ | Instructional ractices (IntoTe | Career Preparation I and Extended Career PreparationPracticum in Education and Training \* | \\* Educational Aide I | |\ | ENDORSEMENTS: ARTS & HUMANITIES BUSINESS & INDUSTRY OMULTI-DISCIPLINARY PUBLIC SERVICE STEM |\ \ # CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION\ \ | | | |\ | --- | --- | --- |\ | C |\ | PROGRAM OF STUDY | LEVEL 1 | LEVEL 2 |\ | | HEALTH SCIENCE | |\ | HEALTH INFORMATICS | Principles of Health Science | Medical Terminology |\ | HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS | Principles of Health Science | Health Science Theory \*Medical Terminology |\ | HEALTHCARE THERAPEUTIC | Principles of Health Science | Health Science Theory \*Medical Terminology |\ | MEDICAL THERAPY | Principles of Health Science | Health Science Theory \*Medical Terminology |\ | NURSING SCIENCE | Principles of Health Science | Medical Terminology |\ | | HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM | |\ | CULINARY ARTS | Principles Hospitality and Tor | Introduction to Culinary Arts |\ | TRAVEL, TOURISM, AND ATTRACTIONS | Principles of Hospitality and Turi | Professional Communications |\ | | HUMAN SERVICES | |\ | FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES | Principles of Human ServicesProfessional Communications | Child DevelopmentDollars and SenseLietime Nutrition and Wellness |\ | HEALTH AND WELLNESS | Principles of Human Services | Lifetime Nutrition and Wellness |\ | | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY | |\ | NETWORKING SYSTEMS | Computer Science IPrcipleotion | AP Computer Science Principles |\ | WEB DEVELOPMENT | ciple T | Computer Science I |\ | | LAW AND PUBLIC SERVICE | |\ | LAW ENFORCEMENT | Professional Communications | Business Information Management (BM) \* |\ | | SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS | |\ | CYBERSECURITY | Computer Science IcipleT | AP Computer Science Principles |\ | ENGINEERING | uctin gnerin Desg ) | Engineering Science (PLTW) |\ | PROGRAMMING AND SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT | Computer Science I | AP Computer Science Principles |\ | TRANSPO | TRANSPORTATION, DISTRIBUTION, AND LOGISTICS | |\ | AUTOMOTIVE | Professional Communications | Business Information Management (BIM) \* |\ | FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT OUR WEBSITE: www.pisd.edu/cte-programs-of-study |\ \ # PROGRAMS OF STUDY - AT A GLANCE\ \ | | | | |\ | --- | --- | --- | --- |\ | LEVEL 3 | LEVEL 4 | INDUSTRY BASED CERTIFICATIONS (subjeCt hae) |\ | | HEALTH SCIENCE | |\ | Business Information Management (BIM) \* | World Health Research | \\* Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) | |\ | Anatomy and Physiologyaciu ealci loa | Practicumin Health Science I Clinical Rotation I+ ++ | \\* American Heart Association First Aid and CPR | |\ | Anatomy and PhysiologyPracticum in Health Science I (Clinical Rotation ) | Pharmacology ++Practicumin Healh Sciece I ClinicalRotation I++ | \*\*American Heart Association HealthcareProvider CPR+ Patient Care Technician | © 0 |\ | Practicum in Health Science I (Clinical Rotation )\* | accu ec | \+\+ Pharmacy Technician | © 0 |\ | Anatomy and Physiology | Pharmacology ++ | \+\+ Pharmacy Technician | |\ | | HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM | | |\ | Culinary Arts \* | areer reparation and Extended Career reparationFood SciencePracticum in Culinary Art | \\* Texas Food Handlers\*\* ServSafe Manager | |\ | Entrepreneurship +Global BusinessSports and Entertainment Marketing | Career Preparation I and Extended Career Preparation | \+ Entrepreneurship and Small Business | Hl |\ | | HUMAN SERVICES | | |\ | Interpersonal Studies | Career Preparation I and Extended Career Preparation | | |\ | Interpersonal Studies | Career Preparation I and Extended Career Preparation | | |\ | | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY | Y | |\ | Internetworking Technologies I | Career Preparation I and Extended Career PreparationInternetworking Technologies I | | |\ | Web Design | Career Preparation I and Extended Career Preparation | |\ | | LAW AND PUBLIC SERVICE | | |\ | and SecurityLaw Enforcement I \*\* | Forensic ScienceLaw Enforcement II | \\* Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)Non-Commissioned Security OfficerLevel lI | |\ | | SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS | | |\ | AP Computer Science AInternetworking Technologies I | Internetworking Technologies II | | |\ | Aerospace Engineering (PLTW)Digital Electronics (PLTW) | Engineering Design and Development (PLTW)Honors Scnrch an | | Gl |\ | Computer Science IIAP Computer Science A | Career Preparation I and Extended Career PreparationComputer Science III Honors \* | \\* Oracle Certified Associate, Java SE 8Programmer | T |\ | T | TRANSPORTATION, DISTRIBUTION, AND LOGISTICS | |\ | Automotive Technology I: Maintenance and LightRepair + | Automotive Technology II: Automotive Service +Career Preparation I and Extended Career PreparationPaint and Refinishing + | \*Micosoft Offce Specialist (S)+ Automotive Service Excellence | G |\ | Repair +Collision Repair + |\ | ENDORSEMENTS: 8ARTS & HUMANITIES GIBUSINESS & INDUSTRY ©MULTI-DISCIPLINARY PUBLIC SERVICE : STEM |\ \ # AGRICULTURE, FOOD, AND NATURAL RESOURCES\ \ # Program of Study: Agribusiness\ \ | | | |\ | --- | --- | --- |\ | Course Info | Course Name | Course Description |\ | 55170Q SEMESTER Credit: 1.0 | Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Grades: 9-10 Prerequisite: None | This comprehensive course prepares students for careers in agriculture, food, and natural resource management. Students benefit from the basis of agricultural knowledge as this course allows students to explore areas of animal, plant, food, agribusiness, and environmental sciences while developing their awareness and gaining knowledge and skills that |\ | 55195B SEMESTER Credit: 0.5 | CTSO: FFA Professional Standards in Agribusiness Grades: 9-12 Prerequisite: None CTSO: FFA | promote personal development and career success. This course includes topics in leadership, personal development, employee/employer relations, interpersonal communication, entrepreneurship, career opportunities, leadership styles, motivation and influence, preparing resumes and applications, job interviews, employer expectations, problem solving, setting personal goals, and time management. |\ | 45350B SEMESTER Credit: 0.5 (speech credit) | Professional Communications Grades: 9-12 Prerequisite: None | Professional Communications blends written, oral, and graphic communication in a real world context that promotes leadership and professional behaviors. Creative individuals with strong communications skills, a solid academic foundation and proficiency in a wide range of technology applications are in demand by higher education institutions and global industry. This course will help to develop and expand the ability to write, read, edit, speak, listen, present, apply software applications, manipulate computer graphics, and conduct research to better prepare for a competitive academic and/or workplace environment. |\ | 553801 FULL YEAR Credit: 3.0 | Career Preparation I and Extended Career Preparation Grades: 11-12 Prerequisite: 16 years of age CTSO: BPA, DECA, FCCLA | This course provides opportunities for students to participate in a work-based learning experience that combines classroom instruction with paid business and industry employment experiences. Classroom experiences include: job acquisition, career progression, financial success, business/entrepreneurial applications, occupational safety and health, and relevant news topics. Professional portfolios will be created with material supporting an educational/career plan for the future. Students will earn 3.0 credits for successful completion of this course which includes one class period per school day on campus and two class periods per school day allocated for early release for off campus work experience. Students are required to provide their |\ | 552901 FULL YEAR Credit: 2.0 | Practicum in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Grades: 12 | own transportation. This course prepares students for careers in agriculture, food, and natural resource fields. It is delivered through classroom-based instruction and internship, job shadowing, and/or employment arrangements with local businesses. This is an Honors Level course. Students are required to provide their own transportation. Students may be required to pay a fee to participate. |\ | Prerequisite: Minimum of one credit (may not be Professional Communications or Career Preparation I |\ | and Extended Career Preparation) within the Agribusiness program of study CTSO: FFA |\ \ # Program of Study: Animal Science\ \ | | | |\ | --- | --- | --- |\ | Course Info | Course Name | Course Description |\ | 55170Q SEMESTER Credit: 1.0 | Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Grades: 9-10 Prerequisite: None | This comprehensive course prepares students for careers in agriculture, food, and natural resource management. Students benefit from the basis of agricultural knowledge as this course allows students to explore areas of animal, plant, food, agribusiness, and environmental sciences while developing their awareness and gaining knowledge and skills that |\ | 55105B SEMESTER Credit: 0.5 | CTSO: FFA Small Animal Management Grades: 9-10 Prerequisite: Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources is recommended CTSO: FFA | promote personal development and career success. This course is designed to develop knowledge and skills pertaining to selection, ownership, nutrition, reproduction, health and management of a variety of small animals while also exploring career opportunities. This is a laboratory-oriented course that gives students hands-on experience in working with a variety of small animals to possibly include canines, felines, avian, hamsters, small mammals, and amphibians. It is suggested that students enroll in Small Animal Management before Veterinary Medical Applications. |\ | 55130Q SEMESTER Credit: 1.0 | Livestock Production Grades: 9-12 Prerequisite: None CTSO: FFA | This course is designed to enhance knowledge and skills pertaining to the production and marketing of domestic livestock. It provides the student with the opportunity to work with live animals while learning technical skills relating to human, scientific and technological dimensions of animal systems, anatomy and physiology, nutrition, reproduction, genetics, pests and diseases, and business management and operation skills. |\ | 55145B SEMESTER Credit: 0.5 | Equine Science Grades: 11-12 Prerequisite: None CTSO: FFA | This course is designed to develop knowledge and skills pertaining to the selection, nutrition, reproduction, health, and management of horses. Students will learn the basic principles of care and training. |\ | 552801 FULL YEAR Credit: 1.0 | Veterinary Medical Applications Grades: 11-12 Prerequisite: Equine Science, Livestock Production, or Small Animal Management CTSO: FFA | This course provides instruction for students interested in a career in Veterinary Medicine and focuses on developing the skills and competencies needed to be successful in today's industry. Instruction and laboratories include a wide variety of topics from anatomy and physiology to zoonotic diseases of domesticated companion animals and livestock. |\ | 208001 FULL YEAR Credit: 1.0 (science credit) | Honors Scientific Research and Design 1 Grades: 9-12 Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in an advanced level science course and approval of instructor through application | Students will explore science and become acquainted with the scientific community, improve fundamental research skills, apply statistical analysis, and enhance oral and visual presentation techniques. Each student will be required to develop his/her own independent science research project and will learn how to structure, organize, publish, and present the project in one or more formal presentations to a panel of judges. It is required that all student independent research projects be judged. Students in this course may not concurrently enroll in Honors Scientific Research and Design 2 or 3. \*Students enrolling in Biology Dual Credit as seniors can only have two credits of Honors Scientific Research and Design prior to their senior year. |\ \ 208131 FULL YEAR Credit: 1.0 (science credit)\ \ # Honors Scientific Research and Design 2\ \ Grades: 9-12\ \ Prerequisite: Honors Scientific Research and Design 1, concurrent enrollment in an advanced level science course, and approval of instructor through application\ \ Students will explore science and become acquainted with the scientific community, improve fundamental research skills, apply statistical analysis, and enhance oral and visual presentation techniques. Each student will be required to develop his/her own independent science research project and will learn how to structure, organize, publish, and present the project in one or more formal presentations to a panel of judges. It is required that all student independent research projects be judged. Students in this course may not concurrently enroll in any other Honors Scientific Research and Design course. \*Students enrolling in Biology Dual Credit as seniors can only have two credits of Honors Scientific Research and Design prior to their senior year.\ \ 208231 FULL YEAR Credit: 1.0 (science credit)\ \ # Honors Scientific Research and Design 3\ \ Grades: 9-12\ \ Prerequisite: Honors Scientific Research and Design 1, Honors Scientific Research and Design 2, concurrent enrollment in an advanced level science course, and approval of instructor through application\ \ Students will explore science and become acquainted with the scientific community, improve fundamental research skills, apply statistical analysis, and enhance oral and visual presentation techniques. Each student will be required to develop his/her own independent science research project and will learn how to structure, organize, publish, and present the project in one or more formal presentations to a panel of judges. It is required that all student independent research projects be judged. Students in this course may not concurrently enroll in any other Honors Scientific Research and Design course. \*Students enrolling in Biology Dual Credit as seniors can only have two credits of Honors Scientific Research and Design prior to their senior year.\ \

Grades: 11 – 12\