Athens CTE Catalog

ATHENS ISD

PROGRAMS OF STUDY

GUIDEBOOK

Table of Contents Welcome ............................................................................................................... 4 Planning Your High School Program .................................................................. 5 High School Graduation Requirements ...............................................................6 Academic Recognitions ..................................................................................... 7-9 Additional Graduation Information ...................................................................... 10 Exit Level Test Requirements ............................................................................... 10 Career & Technical Education (CTE) .................................................................... 11 Endorsement Choices ........................................................................................ 12 TVCC Career Cluster Interest Inventory & Goal Setting ................................ 13-15 Agriculture ........................................................................ 16-17 Architecture & Construction ............................................. 18-19 Arts, A/V Technology, & Communications ........................ 20-21 Business ............................................................................ 22-23 Education .......................................................................... 24-25 Health Science ................................................................. 26-27 Hospitality ........................................................................ 28-29 Human Services ............................................................... 30-31 Law & Public Service ....................................................... 32-33 Approved TVCC Dual Credit Courses ...........................................................34-38 Available Industry Certifications ................................................................. 39-40 Personal Graduation Plan ................................................................................. 41 District Non-Discrimination Statement ............................................................. 43

Welcome WELCOME TO ATHENS HIGH SCHOOL! The high school experience is an exciting step as you begin to explore the pathways that will take you on your life’s journey after you graduate.

The Career & Technical Education (CTE) Programs of Study guidebook will help you make wise and thoughtful decisions that will put you in the best position for success in your world after high school.

Parents and students are urged to carefully review the information contained in this guide and to work closely with school counselors to develop a quality personal graduation plan. The guidebook showcases the endorsements available in Texas and highlights the Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs of study.

High school is about preparing for life after graduation. The experiences you gain through CTE courses will provide opportunities to obtain valuable knowledge about specific programs of study that interest you. Athens ISD offers a wide variety of CTE course offerings that will help you explore your desired career opportunities and certification programs designed to prepare you for life after high school.

It is important to know that in our global society, and with your qualifications and experiences, you will no longer just be competing with your friends and neighbors here in Athens or Henderson County. You need to be prepared to be compared and measured against competitors for jobs locally, across our nation, and from around the world. Our goal is to provide you with a world-class education that positions you for success beyond your senior year.

Explore the guidebook and ask questions of your parents, teachers, and counselors, so that you can find the program that will best fit your needs and help you meet your educational goals. Now is the time to dream and explore the possibilities that life holds. We wish you all the best of luck on this exciting time in your life.

“The best way to predict your future is to create it.” - Abraham Lincoln 4

Planning Your High School Program Athens Independent School District’s Programs of Study Guide is designed to assist students, parents, teachers, and school personnel in making informed decisions while planning on individual students’ educational goals.

The intention of a program of study is to provide a sequence of courses that prepare students for success in high demand, high wage, high skill careers in Texas. Students gain focused knowledge and skills aligned to career and industry standards through multiple years of scaffolded educational experiences.

Planning a four-year high school program is a serious undertaking. The selection of your program of study plan is dependent on your interests and plans for future careers. Some questions to consider when making your plans are the following: •

Will you continue your education at a university, college or in a trade or technical school?

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Are you interested in mathematics, science, technology, engineering, or an other specialized field of study?

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Do you want to learn academic or career skills in order to enter the full-time work force immediately after high school?

Are you thinking of entering a profession that requires specialized education, such as teaching, medicine, or law?

The answers to these questions are extremely important when making decisions about your course selections for all four years in high school. Take some time to answer the questions before you begin. Your interests and desire to work hard should also guide your answers. It is common for young people to change their minds about which course of study or career choice will be; others are still considering their options. As you consider your options, immediate decisions regarding your graduation plans will affect your future career choices. For that reason, we recommend that you plan a diverse and challenging academic program. By taking the most diverse and most challenging academic program available to you, your options will remain open in the event your career plans should change.

Athens ISD offers many ways to prepare for your future - to make certain that you have options. A wide range of programs prepare students for post-high school experiences, college, business school, technical school, military service, fine arts participation, and full-time employment. Additional areas are made available through the high school experience.

The programs offered allow a student to choose the high school program best for him/her. Outlined on the following pages are the graduation requirements for each of the state’s graduation programs. Counselors and teachers will be helpful in advising you more specifically about programs offered.

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High School Graduation Requirements Students Entering High School at Athens ISD During each year in high school at AISD, it is the expectation that all students enroll and complete courses which will fulfill their graduation plan core subject and career areas. This excludes courses taken for high school credit in middle school.

Parents and students are encouraged to carefully consider college entrance requirements and career readiness standards set by institutions of higher education.

Foundation (basic course credits) + Endorsement (additional credits required to pursue college and career) Foundation High School Program with Endorsements

Foundation High School Program with Endorsements Distinguished Level of Achievement

26 Credits

26 Credits

4 Credits English -

4 Credits English -

ELA I, II, III, one credit in any advanced English course

ELA I, II, III, one credit in any advanced English course

4 Credits Mathematics -

4 Credits Mathematics -

Algebra I, Geometry, and two credits in any advanced math course

Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and one credit in any advanced math course

4 Credits Science -

4 Credits Science -

Biology, Chemistry or advanced science course, plus one additional

Biology, Chemistry or advanced science course, plus one additional advanced science course

advanced science course 3 Credits Social Studies -

3 Credits Social Studies -

World Geography or World History, US History, Gov’t (.5),

World Geography or World History, US History,

Economics (.5)

Gov’t (.5), Economics (.5)

2 Credits Language other than English

2 Credits Language other than English

in the same language

in the same language

1 Credit Physical Education

1 Credit Physical Education

1 Credit Fine Arts

1 Credit Fine Arts

.5 Credit Speech

.5 Credit Speech

.5 Credit Health

.5 Credit Health

4 Credits in Electives - Related to POS

4 Credits in Electives - Related to POS

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Academic Recognitions Students have the opportunity to earn additional recognitions in the following areas:

Distinguished Level of Achievement The Distinguished Level of Achievement opens a world of educational and employment opportunities for you beyond high school. Earning the Distinguished Level of Achievement requires more math and more science than the Foundation High School Program.

The Distinguished Level of Achievement (DLA) will: • Allow a student to compete for Top 10% automatic admissions eligibility at any Texas public university, except University of Texas which has more stringent admission requirements; • Ensure the student is a more competitive applicant at the most selective colleges and universities The Distinguished Level of Achievement Requires: • A total of 26 graduation credits • Algebra II • Successful completion of at least one endorsement in the student’s area of interest

Performance Acknowledgment There are four ways a student may earn the acknowledgment for outstanding performance by successfully completing the following:

Dual Credit

Bilingualism & Biliteracy

Outstanding Performance on College Entrance Exams

Professional License or Certifications

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Dual Credit A student may earn a performance acknowledgement on the student’s diploma and transcript for outstanding performance in a dual credit course by successfully completing: •

12 hours of college academic courses, including those taken for dual credit as part of the Texas core curriculum, and advanced technical credit courses, including locally articulated courses, with a grade of the equivalent of 3.0 or higher on a scale of 4.0 or

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An associate degree while in high school

Bilingualism & Biliteracy A student may earn a performance acknowledgement on the student’s transcript for outstanding performance in Bilingualism and Biliteracy as follows: •

A student may earn a performance acknowledgement by demonstrating proficiency in accordance with local school district grading policy in two or more languages by: - Completing all English language arts requirements and maintaining a minimum grade point average (GPA) of the equivalent of 80 on a scale of 100; and

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Satisfying one of the following: - Completion of a minimum of two credits in the same language in a language other than English with a minimum GPA equivalent to 80 on a scale of 100; or - Demonstrated proficiency in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Level II or higher in a language other than English with a minimum GPA equivalent to 80 on a scale of 100; or - Completion of at least two credits in foundation subject area courses in a language other than English with a minimum GPA of 80 on a scale of 100; or - Demonstrated proficiency in one or more languages other than English through one of the following methods:

- A score of 3 or higher on a College Board Advanced Placement examination for a language other than English; or

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- Performance on a national assessment of language proficiency in a language other than English of at least intermediate high or its equivalent.

In addition to meeting the requirements of paragraph (1) of this subsection, to earn a performance acknowledgement in Bilingualism and Biliteracy, an English language Learner must also have: - Participated in and met the exit criteria for a bilingual or English as a second language (ESL) program; and - Scored at the Advanced High level on the Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS).

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Outstanding Performance on College Entrance Exams A student may earn a performance acknowledgement on the student’s diploma and transcript for outstanding performance on the PSAT, the SAT, or the ACT, by: •

Earning a score on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) that qualifies the student for recognition as a commended scholar or higher by the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation, as part of the National Hispanic Recognitions Program (NHRP) of the College Board or as part of the National Achievement Scholarship Program of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation

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Achieving the college readiness benchmark score on at least two of the four subject tests on the ACT-Aspire examination

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Score of at least 1310 combined score of the evidence-based writing and mathematics on the SAT

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Earning a composite score on the ACT examination of 28 (excluding the writing sub score)

Professional License or Certifications A student may earn a performance acknowledgement on the student’s diploma and transcript for earning a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification or license with: •

Performance on an examination or series of examinations sufficient to obtain a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification or

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Performance on an examination or series of examinations sufficient to obtain a government-required credential to practice a profession

Nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification shall be defined as an industry validated credential that complies with knowledge and skills standards promulgated by a nationally or internationally recognized business, industry, professional, or government entity representing a particular professional or occupation that is issued by or endorsed by: •

A national or international business, industry, or professional organization

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A state agency or other government entity or

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A state-based industry association

Certifications or licensures for performance acknowledgements shall: •

Be age appropriate for high school students

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Represent a student’s substantial course of study and/or end-of-program knowledge and skills

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Include an industry recognized examination or series of examinations, an industry validated skill test, or demonstrated proficiency through documented, supervised field experience and

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Represent substantial knowledge and multiple skills needed for successful entry into a high-skill occupation.

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Additional Graduation Information IMPORTANT ENDORSEMENT INFORMATION Students will be able to earn one or more endorsements as part of their graduation requirements. Endorsements consist of a related series of courses that are grouped together by interest or skill set. They provide students with in-depth knowledge of a subject area. Students must select an endorsement prior to the ninth grade Districts and charters are not required to offer all endorsements. If only one endorsement is offered, it must be multi-disciplinary studies.

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All endorsements require the completion of four (4) math and four (4) science credits.

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Endorsements are originally decided in 8th grade and must be declared in writing.

PERSONAL GRADUATION PLAN •

Each student will have a 4-year Personal Graduation Plan created during the spring of 8th grade.

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Parent participation is VITAL! Parents approve the plan in writing before students register for their high school courses.

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Each year after, the PGP will be reviewed with the student, according to the student’s needs.

EXIT LEVEL TEST REQUIREMENTS Students who entered 9th grade in 2011-2012 and thereafter will take the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness End of Course Exams (STAAR EOC). Students take the assessments when they complete the course.

For additional information on requirements for STAAR and End of Course, please visit www.tea.state.tx.us/studentassessment/staar.

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Career & Technical Education (CTE) EXPLORING YOUR CAREER OPTIONS: If you are considering going straight into the workforce or into a technical training program following graduation, you still need to complete your high school education and earn a high school diploma. Participation in CTE programs increase wages, probability and consistency of employment, and leads to higher quality jobs.

CTE WORKS!

While in high school, you will want to: Look at the five endorsements offered under the Foundation High School Program Determine your area of interest Complete your selected endorsement along with the required foundation program to earn your high school diploma Learn about available jobs, and any required post-high school or technical training Explore new career opportunities Research wage and occupation information, required levels of education and training requirements Discover your interests and abilities, use labor market resources at www.texasrealitycheck.com

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Endorsement Choices Career and technical education programs offer a sequence of courses that provide students with

coherent and rigorous content. CTE content is aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in current or emerging professions.

BUSINESS & INDUSTRY

PUBLIC SERVICES

Includes highly varied occupations in both service and manufacturing industries. These endorsements range from industrial and technical trades, business, marketing & finance, graphic design occupations, as well as information technology.

Includes service-oriented occupations for both private and public sector industries, including human service and healthcare fields.

Programs of Study Include:

• Family & Community Services

• Animal Science / Livestock Related Careers

• Healthcare Therapeutic

• Animal Science / Veterinary

• Law Enforcement / Law

Programs of Study Include:

• Applied Agriculture Engineering

• Teaching & Training

• Business Management • Business Management (BIM) • Carpentry • Culinary Arts • Graphic Design & Multimedia Arts / Animation • Graphic Design & Multimedia Arts • Digital Communications • HVAC & Sheet Metal • Plant Science

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TVCC Pathways WebQuest • •

Go to www.tvcc.edu On the dashboard, hover over Academics, click on Catalog

• On the right side of the page, click on TVCC Pathways Click on each Pathway: o o o o o o

Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences Pathway Business & Technology Pathway Health Sciences Pathway Public Services Pathway Science, Engineering & Math Pathway Service & Production Industries Pathway

Which of these Pathways interests you most? _____________________________ Why? _____________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ Let’s investigate a few: 1. Click on Health Sciences Pathway o Click on Skilled Care (sub pathway) o Click on programs o Click on Clinical Medical Assistant Certificate o Click on Program Sequence

How many classes would you have to take to complete this certificate? ________

At the top right, click on TVCC Pathways 2. Click on Service & Production Industry Pathway o Click on Welding (sub pathway) o Click on Occupational Outlook o Scroll down to summary

What was the Median Pay for a welder in 2020? ___________________________ ___________________________________________________________________

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At the top right click on TVCC Pathways 3. Click on Public Services Pathway o Click on Criminal Justice (sub pathway) o Click on Law Enforcement Certificate

What are bailiffs? ____________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ At the top right click on TVCC Pathways 4. Click on Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences Pathway o Click on your favorite Subject

What subject did you select? ___________________________________________ 5. Now go back to TVCC Pathways (top right) and explore on your own. For three careers, answer the following questions: Career One: Name the Pathway ______________________________ Name the Sub Pathway ____________________________ Click on Occupational Outlook What do people in this career do? __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ What program looks interesting? _________________________________________________

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Career Two: Name the Pathway ______________________________ Name the Sub Pathway ____________________________ Click on Occupational Outlook What do people in this career do? __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ What program looks interesting? __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________

Career Three: Name the Pathway ______________________________ Name the Sub Pathway ____________________________ Click on Occupational Outlook What do people in this career do? __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ What program looks interesting? __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________

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AGRICULTURE The Agriculture program of study explores occupations and educational opportunities associated with the business of farming and agricultural-related businesses that include farm inputs, such as machinery and seeds. This program of study may also include exploration into the marketing of farm products, the purchase of farm products either for further processing or resale, and grading or classifying unprocessed food or other agricultural products.

CAREERS

Agricultural Advertising & Promotions Manager Average Salary: $94,515

Farmers, Ranchers, & Other Agricultural Managers Average Salary: $59,134

Buyers & Purchasing Agents, Farm Products Average Salary: $46,488

Agricultural and Food Science Technicians Average Salary: $34,382

Agricultural Engineers Average Salary: $64,792

Medical Scientists Average Salary: $63,898 16

ANIMAL SCIENCE: LIVESTOCK / ANIMAL SCIENCE: VETERINARY / APPLIED AGRICULTURE ENGINEERING / PLANT SCIENCE

LEVEL

ANIMAL SCIENCE: LIVESTOCK

ANIMAL SCIENCE: VETERINARY

APPLIED AGRICULTURE ENGINEERING

PLANT SCIENCE

1

Principles of Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources

Principles of Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources

Principles of Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources

Floral Design / Lab

2

Small Animal Management (.5) & Equine Science (.5)

Small Animal Management (.5) / Equine Science (.5)

Agriculture Mechanics & Metal Technologies

Greenhouse Operations & Production / Lab

Livestock Production

Veterinary Medical Applications

Agri Structures Design & Fabrication

Adv Plant & SS

Agri Equipment Design & Fabrication

Advanced Floral Design

3

4

Advanced Animal Science

Practicum in AFNR I

Advanced Animal Science

Veterinarian Medical App Lab

Specific course offerings and availability are subject to change due to interest and enrollment. It is the policy of Athens Independent School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or handicap in career and technical education programs, services, or activities.

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ARCHITECTURE & CONSTRUCTION The Architecture and Construction Career Cluster focuses on designing, planning, managing, building, and maintaining the built environment. Principles of Architecture provides an overview to the various fields of architecture, interior design, and construction management. 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).

CAREERS Carpenters

Average Salary: $35,922

Cost Estimators Average Salary: $63,939

Architects Average Salary: $77,043

Construction Managers Average Salary: $87,402

Plumbers, Pipefitters, & Steamfitters Average Salary: $44,928

Pipe Installers Average Salary: $31,616

Electricians Average Salary: $44,013 18

CARPENTRY / HVAC & SHEET METAL LEVEL

CARPENTRY

HVAC & SHEET METAL

1

Principles of Construction

Principles of Construction

2

Construction Technology I

HVAC & Refrigeration Technology I

3

Construction Technology II

HVAC & Refrigeration Technology II or Sheet Metal

4

Practicum in Construction Technology I

Practicum in Construction Technology I

Specific course offerings and availability are subject to change due to interest and enrollment. It is the policy of Athens Independent School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or handicap in career and technical education programs, services, or activities.

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ARTS, A/V TECHNOLOGY, & COMMUNICATIONS The Arts, A/V Technology and Communications Career Cluster focuses on careers in designing, producing, exhibiting, performing, writing, and publishing multimedia content including visual and performing arts and design, journalism, and entertainment services. The 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.

CAREERS Graphic Designers

Average Salary: $44,824

Multimedia Artists & Animators Average Salary: $67,392

Sound Engineering Technicians Average Salary: $39,562

Camera Operators, Television, Video, & Motion Picture Average Salary: $50,024

Audio & Video Equipment Technicians Average Salary: $40,581

Film & Video Editors Average Salary: $47,382

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GRAPHIC DESIGN & MULTIMEDIA ARTS: ANIMATION / GRAPHIC DESIGN & MULTIMEDIA ARTS / DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS LEVEL

GRAPHIC DESIGN & GRAPHIC DESIGN & MULTIMEDIA ARTS: MULTIMEDIA ARTS ANIMATION

DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS

Principles of Arts, A/V Technology & Communication

1

Animation I

Graphic Design & Ilustration I

2

Animation II

Graphic Design & Ilustration II

Audio Video Production

3

Animation II Lab

Graphic Design & Ilustration II Lab

Advanced Audio Video Production

4

Practicum in Animation

Practicum in Graphic Design & Illustration

Practicum in Audio Video Production

Specific course offerings and availability are subject to change due to interest and enrollment. It is the policy of Athens Independent School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or handicap in career and technical education programs, services, or activities.

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BUSINESS The Business Management program of study teaches students 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 Administrative Service Managers Average Salary: $96,138

Management Analysts Average Salary: $87,651

Supervisors of Administrative Support Workers Average Salary: $57,616

Loan Officers Average Salary: $68,598

Insurance Underwriters Average Salary: $66,206

Marketing Research Analysts & Marketing Specialists Average Salary: $70,346 22

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT / BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (BIM) LEVEL

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (BIM)

1

Principles of Business, Marketing, & Finance

Principles of Business, Marketing, & Finance

2

Virtual Business (.5) plus Global Business (.5)

Business Information I

3

Business Management

Business Information II

4

Practicum in Business Management

Practicum in Business Management

Specific course offerings and availability are subject to change due to interest and enrollment. It is the policy of Athens Independent School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or handicap in career and technical education programs, services, or activities.

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EDUCATION Students pursuing specialized careers in the Education Pathway will gain knowledge in planning, managing and providing education and training services, and related learning support services. The program of study introduces CTE concentrators to a wide variety of student groups and their corresponding needs. It familiarizes them with the processes for developing curriculum, coordinating educational content, and coaching groups and individuals.

CAREERS Education Administrators Average Salary: $72,950

Elementary Teacher Average Salary: $54,140

Special Education Teachers Average Salary: $55,670

Career & Technical Education Teacher Average Salary: $56,360

Middle School Teachers Average Salary: $54,510

Adult Basic & Secondary Education Teachers Average Salary: $48,069 24

TEACHING & TRAINING GRADE

TEACHING & TRAINING

9

Principles of Education & Training

10

Human Growth & Development

11

Instructional Practices

12

Practicum in Education & Training

Specific course offerings and availability are subject to change due to interest and enrollment. It is the policy of Athens Independent School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or handicap in career and technical education programs, services, or activities.

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HEALTH SCIENCE Students pursuing specialized careers in health fields or opportunities to work in a support occupation or internship toward degrees at affiliated universities thrive in a stimulating, supportive environment. To pursue a career in the health science industry, students should learn to reason, think critically, make decisions, solve problems, and communicate effectively.

CAREERS

Physicians & Surgeons Average Salary: $213,071

Surgical Technologists Average Salary: $45,032

Medical Assistants Average Salary: $29,598

Recreational Therapists Average Salary: $45,906

Speech Language Pathologists Average Salary: $73,070

Respiratory Therapists Average Salary: $57,429

Occupational Therapists Average Salary: $92,227 26

HEALTHCARE THERAPEUTIC LEVEL

HEALTHCARE THERAPEUTIC

1

Principles of Health Sciences

2

Health Science Theory

3

4

Medical Terminology Anatomy & Physiology

Practicum in Health Science Medical Assistant

Specific course offerings and availability are subject to change due to interest and enrollment. It is the policy of Athens Independent School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or handicap in career and technical education programs, services, or activities.

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HOSPITALITY 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. Students acquire knowledge and skills focusing on communication, time management, and customer service that meet industry standards.

CAREERS Food & Beverage Managers Average Salary: $55,619

Chef & Head Cooks Average Salary: $43,285

Food Science Technicians Average Salary: $34,382

Lodging Managers Average Salary: $48,381

Meeting, Convention, & Event Planners Average Salary: $47,446

Marketing Managers Average Salary: $144,269

Fundraisers Average Salary: $54,850

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CULINARY ARTS LEVEL

CULINARY ARTS

1

Introduction to Culinary Arts

2

Culinary Arts

3

Advanced Culinary Arts

4

Practicum in Culinary Arts

Specific course offerings and availability are subject to change due to interest and enrollment. It is the policy of Athens Independent School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or handicap in career and technical education programs, services, or activities.

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HUMAN SERVICES The Human Services Career Cluster focuses on preparing individuals for employment in career pathways that relate to families and human needs such as counseling and mental health services, family and community services, personal care services, and consumer services. The Family and Community Services program of study introduces students to knowledge and skills related to social services, including child and human development and consumer sciences.

CAREERS Child, Family, & School Social Workers Average Salary: $41,350

Social & Community Services Managers Average Salary: $65,146

Marriage & Family Therapists Average Salary: $42,266

Social & Human Service Assistants Average Salary: $32,448

Community Health Workers Average Salary: $38,064

Mental Health Counselors Average Salary: $41,558 30

FAMILY & COMMUNITY SERVICES LEVEL

FAMILY & COMMUNITY SERVICES

1

Principles of Human Services

2

3

4

Specific course offerings and availability are subject to change due to interest and enrollment. It is the policy of Athens Independent School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or handicap in career and technical education programs, services, or activities.

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LAW & PUBLIC SERVICE The Law and Public Service Career Cluster focuses on planning, managing, and providing legal services, public safety, protective services, and homeland security, including professional and technical support services. Students will examine the roles and responsibilities of police, courts, corrections, private security, and fire and emergency services. The Law Enforcement program of study teaches CTE learners about the development of, adherence to, and protection of various branches of law.

CAREERS

Police & Sheriff’s Patrol Officers Average Salary: $60,112

Probation Officers & Correctional Treatment Officers Average Salary: $44,054

Correctional Officers & Jailers Average Salary: $40,186

Firefighters Average Salary: $50,149

Emergency Medical Technicians Average Salary: $34,091

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LAW ENFORCEMENT: LAW LEVEL

LAW ENFORCEMENT: LAW

1

Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections, & Security

2

Law Enforcement I

3

4

Forensic Science Law Enforcement II

Practicum in Law, Public Safety, Corrections, & Services

Specific course offerings and availability are subject to change due to interest and enrollment. It is the policy of Athens Independent School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or handicap in career and technical education programs, services, or activities.

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Approved TVCC Dual Credit Courses TVCC COURSE NAMES

AHS TRANSCRIPTED COURSE

AGAH 1447 ANIMAL REPRODUCTION

ADV ANIMAL SCIENCE

AGEQ 1411 EQUINE SCIENCE

EQUINE SCIENCE

AGRI 1307 AGRONOMY

ADV PLANT & SOIL SCIENCE

AGRI 2301 AGRICULTURAL POWER UNITS

AG POWER SYSTEMS

AGRI 2303 AGRICULTURAL FACILITIES DESIGN AND FABRICATION

AG STRUCTURES DESIGN & FABRICATION

ARTS 1301 ART APPRECIATION

ART 1 APPRECIATION

ARTS 1316 DRAWING I

ART 2 DRAWING

ARTS 1317 DRAWING II

ART 3 DRAWING

ARTS 2316 PAINTING I

ART 2 PAINTING

ARTS 2317 PAINTING II

ART 3 PAINTING

ARTS 2346 CERAMICS I

ART 2 CERAMICS

BCIS 1305 BUSINESS COMPUTER APPLICATIONS

BUS INFO MGMT I

BIOL 1406 BIOLOGY FOR SCIENCE MAJORS I

AP-BIOLOGY A

BIOL 1407 BIOLOGY FOR SCIENCE MAJORS II

AP-BIOLOGY B

BIOL 1408 BIOLOGY FOR NON SCIENCE MAJORS I

AP-BIOLOGY A

BIOL 1409 BIOLOGY FOR NON SCIENCE MAJORS I

AP-BIOLOGY B

BIOL 1411 GENERAL BOTANY

HORTICULTURE SCIENCE

BIOL 1413 GENERAL ZOOLOGY

SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH & DESIGN

BIOL 2401 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 1

ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY A

BIOL 2402 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 2

ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY B

BIOL 2404 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY (single semester)

ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY AB

BMGT 1327 PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

BUSG 1301 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS

PRINCIPLES OF BUSINESS, MARKETING, & FINANCE

BUSG 2301 BUSINESS LAW

BUSINESS LAW

CDEC 1419 CHILD GUIDANCE

CHILD GUIDANCE

CHEM 1411 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I

SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH & DESIGN A

GENERAL CHEMISTRY II

SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH & DESIGN B

COMM 1318 PHOTOGRAPHY I

COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY 1

COMM 1319 PHOTOGRAPHY II

COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY 2

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TVCC COURSE NAMES

AHS TRANSCRIPTED COURSE

COMM 2332 RADIO /TELEVISION NEWS

PRIN ARTS/AV TECH & COMM

COSC 1309 LOGIC DESIGN

LOGIC 1

COSC 1336 PROGRAMMING FUNDAMENTALS 1

COMPUTER PROGRAMMING 1

COSC 1337 PROGRAMMING FUNDAMENTALS 2

COMPUTER PROGRAMMING 2

CJLE 1394 SPECIAL TOPICS IN LAW ENFORCEMENT (extreme criminality)

FORENSIC SCIENCE

CRIJ 1301 INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE

PRIN LAW, PUB SAFETY, CORRECT, & SECURITY

CRIJ 1306 THE COURTS AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURES

COURT SYSTEMS AND PRACTICES

CRIJ 1307 CRIME IN AMERICA

FEDERAL LAW ENFORCE & PROTECT SVCS

CRIJ 1310 FUNDAMENTALS OF CRIMINAL LAW

LAW ENFORCEMENT 1

CRIJ 1313 JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM

PRIN LAW, PUB SAFETY, CORRECT, & SECURITY

CRIJ 2313 CORRECTIONAL SYSTEMS AND PRACTICES

CORRECTIONAL SERVICES

CRIJ 2314 CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION

CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION

CRIJ 2323 LEGAL ASPECTS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT

LAW ENFORCEMENT 2

CRIJ 2328 POLICE SYSTEMS AND PRACTICE

PRACTICUM LAW, PUBLIC SAFETY, CORRECT, & SECURITY 1

DFTG 1333 MECHANICAL DRAFTING

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN I

DFTG 1357 SPECIALIZED INTERMEDIATE COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING (CAD)

ENGINEERING DESIGN & PRESENTATION I

DRAM 1310 INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE

THEATRE 1

DRAM 1322 STAGE MOVEMENT

THEATRE PRODUCTION 2

DRAM 1330 STAGECRAFT I

TECHNICAL THEATRE 2 STAGECRAFT

DRAM 1341 MAKEUP FOR STAGE

THEATRE 2 MAKE-UP

DRAM 1342 TECHNICAL THEATRE: STAGE COSTUMING

THEATRE 2 COSTUME

DRAM 1351 ACTING I

THEATRE 1 PRODUCTION

DRAM 1352 ACTING II

THEATRE 2 PRODUCTION

DRAM 2331 STAGECRAFT II

THEATRE 3 ADV STAGECRAFT

ECON 2301 PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS

ECO-FE

EDUC 1301 INTRODUCTION TO TEACHING PROFESSION

PRINCIPLES OF EDUCATION & TRAINING

ELPT 1311 BASIC ELECTRICAL THEORY

AC/DC ELECTRONICS

ENGL 1301 ENGLISH COMPOSITION I

ENG 3A

ENGL 1302 ENGLISH COMPOSITION II

ENG 3B

ENGL 1301 ENGLISH COMPOSITION I

IND ENG A (DOES NOT COUNT AS ENGLISH 4)

ENGL 1302 ENGLISH COMPOSITION II

IND ENG B (DOES NOT COUNT AS ENGLISH 4)

ENGL 2311 TECHNICAL WRITING

TECHNICAL WRITING

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TVCC COURSE NAMES

AHS TRANSCRIPTED COURSE

ENGL 2322 BRITISH LITERATURE I

ENG 4A

ENGL 2323 BRITISH LITERATURE II

ENG 4B

ENGL 2332 WORLD LITERATURE I

ENG 4A

ENGL 2333 WORLD LITERATURE II

ENG 4B

GEOG 1303 WORLD REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY

WORLD GEOGRAPHY

GOVT 2305 US GOVERNMENT AND CONSTITUTION

GOVT

GOVT 2306 TEXAS GOVERNMENT AND CONSTITUTION

SPTSS3 (SPEC TOPICS SOC STUDIES 3)

HART 1300 DUCT FABRICATION

PRINCIPLES OF MANUFACTURING

HART 1301 BASIC ELECTRICITY FOR HVAC

ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY 1

HART 1303 AIR CONDITIONING CONTROLS

HEATING, VENTILATION, & AIR CONDITIONING 1

HART 1307 REFRIGERATIONS PRINCIPLES

ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY 2

HART 1341 RESIDENTIAL AIR CONDITIONING

HEATING, VENTILATION, & AIR CONDITIONING 2

HART 1345 GAS & ELECTRIC HEATING

PLUMBING TECHNOLOGY 1

HART 2336 AIR CONDITIONING TROUBLESHOOTING

PROJECT BASED RESEARCH 1

HART 2338 AIR CONDITIONING INSTALLATION & STARTUP

BUILDING MAINTENANCE 1

HART 2345 RESIDENTIAL AIR & CONDITIONING SYSTEMS DESIGN

BUILDING MAINTENANCE 2

HART 1266 PRACTICUM HVAC I

PRACTICUM IN CONSTRUCTION MGMT 1

HART 2349 HEAT PUMPS

PLUMBING TECHNOLOGY 2

HART 1267 PRACTICUM HVAC II

PRACTICUM IN CONSTRUCTION MGMT 2

HIST 1301 UNITED STATES HISTORY I

SSADV1 A (SOCIAL STUDIES ADV 1)

HIST 1302 UNITED STATES HISTORY II

SSADV1 B (SOCIAL STUDIES ADV 1)

HIST 2301 TEXAS HISTORY

SSADV2 (SOCIAL STUDIES ADV 2)

HUMA 1301 INTRODUCTION TO HUMANITIES

HUMANITIES

INMT 1343 COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN/COMPUTER AIDED MFTG (CAD/CAM)

INTRO TO COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN

ITSC 1301 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE

COMPUTER SCIENCE I

ITSC 1305 INTRODUCTION TO PC OPERATING SYSTEMS

PRINCIPLES OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

ITSC 1325 PERSONAL COMPUTER HARDWARE

COMPUTER MAINTENANCE

ITSC 1391 SPECIAL TOPICS IN COMPUTER PROGRAMMING

COMPUTER PROGRAMMING 2

KINE 1304 PERSONAL/COMMUNITY HEALTH

HEALTH ED

KINE 1306 FIRST AID

ADV HEALTH ED

KINE 1346 SUBSTANCE USE AND ABUSE

ACADEMIC ELECTIVE

KINE 2356 CARE AND PREVENTION OF ATHLETIC INJURIES

SPORTS MED 1

MATH 1314 COLLEGE ALGEBRA

COLLEGE ALGEBRA

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TVCC COURSE NAMES

AHS TRANSCRIPTED COURSE

MATH 1332 CONTEMPORARY MATHEMATICS

CONTEMPORARY MATH

MATH 1342 ELEMENTARY STATISTICAL METHODS

STATS

MATH 1324 MATH FOR BUSINESS I

FINANCIAL MATH A

MATH 1325 MATH FOR BUSINESS II

FINANCIAL MATH B

MATH 2312 PRECALCULUS

PRE CALCULUS

MATH 2413 CALCULUS I

MULTIVARIABLE CALCULUS

MCHN 1320 PRECISION TOOLS AND MEASUREMENT

PRECISION METAL MANUFACTURING 1

MCHN 1338 BASIC MACHINE SHOP I

PRINCIPLES OF MANUFACTURING

MCHN 2335 ADVANCED CNC MACHINING

MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING TECH 2

MCHN 2341 ADVANCED MACHINING I

PRECISION METAL MANUFACTURING 2

MCHN 2344 COMPUTERIZED NUMERICAL CONTROL PROGRAMMING

MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING TECH 1

MDCA 1313 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY

MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY

MRKG 1311 PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING

ADVERTISING

MUSI 1306 MUSIC APPRECIATION

MUSIC APPRECIATION 1

MUSI 1311 AMERICAN POPULAR MUSIC

MUSIC THEORY 1

NURA 1407 BODY SYSTEMS

HUMAN BODY SYSTEMS

PHIL 1304 INTRODUCTION TO WORLD RELIGION

HUMANITIES 2

PHIL 2306 INTRODUCTION TO ETHICS

SPTSS (SPECIAL TOPICS SOC STUDIES 4)

PHYS 1401 COLLEGE PHYSICS I

PHYSICS A

PHYS 1402 COLLEGE PHYSICS II

PHYSICS B

PHYS 1415 PHYSICAL SCIENCE I

ESS A

PHYS 1415 PHYSICAL SCIENCE II

ESS B

PHYS 2425 UNIVERSITY PHYSICS I

MODPHY A

PHYS 2426 UNIVERSITY PHYSICS II

MODPHY B

POFT 1120 JOB SEARCH SKILLS

GENERAL EMPLOYABILITY

POFT 1301 BUSINESS ENGLISH

BUSINESS ENGLISH

POFT 1429 BASIC KEYBOARDING

TOUCH DATA ENTRY

POFT 2312 BUSINESS CORRESPONDENCE AND COMMUNICATION

COMMUNICATION APPLICATIONS

PSYC 1300/EDUC 1300 LEARNING FRAMEWORK

COLLEGE TRAINING

PSYC 2301 GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY

PSYCHOLOGY

PSYC 2314 LIFESPAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

HUMAN GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT

SOCI 1301 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY

SOCIOLOGY

SOCI 1303 SOCIAL PROBLEMS

SPTSS2 (SPECIAL TOPICS SOC STUDIES 2)

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TVCC COURSE NAMES

AHS TRANSCRIPTED COURSE

SPAN 1411 ELEMENTARY SPANISH I (IF STUDENT HAS HS SPAN I CREDIT)

SPECIAL TOPICS IN LANGUAGE & CULTURE

SPAN 1411 ELEMENTARY SPANISH I

SPAN I

SPAN 1412 ELEMENTARY SPANISH II

SPAN II

SPCH 1315 PUBLIC SPEAKING

PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATIONS

SPCH 1321 BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION

PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATIONS

TECA 1303 THE FAMILY AND THE COMMUNITY

FAMILY & COMMUNITY SERVICES

TECA 1318 WELLNESS OF THE YOUNG CHILD

LIFETIME NUTRITION & WELLNESS

TECA 1354 CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

CHILD DEVELOPMENT

WLDG 1323 WELDING, SAFETY, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL TECH 1

WLDG 1421 INTRODUCTION TO WELDING FUNDAMENTALS

INTRO TO WELDING

WLDG 1557 INTERMEDIATE SHIELDED METAL ARC WELDING

WELDING 1A

WLDG 2443 ADVANCED SHIELDED METAL ARC WELDING

WELDING 1B

WLDG 1317 INTRODUCTION TO LAYOUT AND DESIGN

METAL FABRICATION & MACHINING 1

WLDG 1530 INTRODUCTION TO GAS METAL ARC WELDING

PRECISION METAL MANUFACTURING 2

WLDG 1435 INTRODUCTION TO PIPE WELDING

PRECISION METAL MANUFACTURING 2

WLDG 1391 SPECIAL TOPICS IN WELDER/WELDING TECHNOLOGIES

AGSDF

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Available Industry Certifications Students accepted into these programs may earn dual credit college hours while also receiving a variety of levels of certifications. Students must apply with their counselor to enroll in the program with parental permission.

Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources NCCER CORE AWS/SENSE Level 1 Entry Level Welder NCCER Level I Welding Certified Vet Assistant Level I

Architecture, Construction, & Manufacturing Solid Works Professional NCCER Level I in Construction Technology

Construction Technology

NCCER Level I in HVAC

HVAC

Arts, A/V Technology, & Communications Adobe Certified Associate

Animation

Visual Communication using Adobe Flash Adobe Certified Associate

Graphic Design & Illustration

Visual Communication using Adobe Photoshop Adobe Certified Associate

Audio Visual Productions

Visual Communication using Adobe Premiere Pro Adobe Certified Expert

Digital and Interactive Media 39

Available Industry Certifications Business Education Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Microsoft Office Expert-Excel Microsoft Office Expert-Word Adobe Certified Expert Microsoft Office Core-Word & Excel Microsoft Office Expert-Word & Excel

Fine Arts Floral Design

Principles & Elements of Floral Design

Health Science Technology Education Certified Medical Assistant

Practicum in Health Science MA

Phlebotomy

Practicum in Health Science MA

Hospitality & Tourism / Human Services Serve Safe Certification

Restaurant Management or Culinary Arts

ProStart I

Culinary Arts

ProStart II

Practicum in Culinary Arts

Educational Aide Certificate

Practicum in Education and Training 40

ATHENS HIGH SCHOOL PERSONAL GRADUATION/CAREER PLAN

Student Name: _________________________________ Date: _______________ Student ID: _____________ Grade: __________ Cohort Year: ____________ MY POST HIGH SCHOOL PLANS WILL TAKE ME TO:

MY GRADUATION PLAN TYPE IS: _____ Foundation = 22 Credits _____ With Endorsement = at least 26 Credits

STAAR EOC DATA: _________ English I

(Number in order of goals)

_____ Distinguished *

_________ Two Year College

Endorsement:

_________ Four Year College

_____ STEM

_________ Technical Training

_________ Algebra I

_____ Business and Industry

_________ Employment

_________ US History

_____ Arts and Humanities _____ Public Service _____ Multidisciplinary Studies

GRADUATION REQUIREMENT:

_________ English II

_________ Military

_________ Biology

_________ Other FOUNDATION:

ENDORSEMENT 4-YEAR COHERENT COURSE SEQUENCE:

English

CAREER PATH: College or University

Mathematics

1. _______________________

Science Social Studies

2. _______________________

Foreign Language

Career

Fine Arts Speech / Health

1. _______________________

PE CTE Course

2. _______________________

Elective

9TH GRADE

10TH GRADE

11TH GRADE

12TH GRADE

The benefits of a graduation plan that includes earning one or more endorsements and the distinguished level of achievement, postsecondary education opportunities, automatic admittance and eligibility for financial aid have been explained to me. (Chapter 74. Curriculum Requirements, Subchapter B. Graduation Requirements.)

Student Signature: ____________________________________________ Parent / Guardian Signature: ____________________________________________ Counselor Signature: ________________________________________________________ Date: ______________________________________________________

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CTE Non-Discrimination Statement Athens ISD offers career and technical education programs in programs of study. Admission to these programs is based on admission standards.

It is the policy of Athens ISD not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap in its vocational programs, services or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups 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 Athens ISD 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 Act 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.

Athens 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.

For information about your rights or grievance procedures, contact the Title IX Coordinator at gmorrison@athensisd.net, (903) 677-6900, and/or the Section 504 Coordinator at lconner@athensisd.net, (903) 677-6900.

Notificación Publica De No Discriminación En Programas De Educatión Técnica Y Vocacional Athens ISD ofrece programas de educación profesional y técnica en programas de estudio. La admisión a estos programas se basa en los estándares de admisión.

La poliza de Athens ISD no discriminar por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo o discapacidad en sus programas, servicios o actividades vocacionales y brinda igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados según lo exige el Título VI. de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964, según enmendada; Título IX de las Enmiendas Educativas de 1972; y la Sección 504 de la Ley de Rehabilitación de 1973, según enmendada.

La poliza de Athens ISD no discriminar por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, discapacidad o edad en sus prácticas de empleo según lo exige el Título VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964, enmendada; Título IX de las Enmiendas Educativas de 1972; la Ley de Discriminación por Edad de 1975, enmendada; y la Sección 504 de la Ley de Rehabilitación de 1973, según enmendada.

Athens ISD tomará medidas para garantizar que la falta de conocimientos del idioma inglés no sea una barrera para la admisión y participación en todos los programas educativos y vocacionales.

Para obtener información sobre sus derechos o procedimientos de queja, comuníquese con el Coordinador del Título IX al gmorrison@athensisd.net, (903) 677-6900 y/o el Coordinador de la Sección 504 al lconner@athensisd.net, (903) 677-6900.

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CONTACT US: DR. JANIE SIMS | SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS (903) 677-6900 | jsims@athensisd.net

ZACH TAPPAN | CTE COORDINATOR (903) 675-6450 | ztappan@athensisd.net

NICOLE CORNISH | HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL (903) 675-6920 | ncornish@athensisd.net

THELMA GRIFFIN | HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR (903) 675-6920 | tgriffin@athensisd.net

104 Hawn Street | Athens, TX 75751 | 903-677-6900 | www.athensisd.net