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Traditional public school districts recognize that each student is unique and special. A student’s involvement in their own educational path can be a contributing factor to success. Throughout public schools, a wide array of enriching programs, extracurricular clubs, pathways, and specialized schools provide students choices to match their interests. This level of involvement, also called child or student-led learning, is seen when parents and children work together to create the child’s academic plans.

Traditional public schools provide a variety of project-based academic programs including Career and Technical Education (CTE), Gifted and Talented, Dual Language, Dual Credit, STEAM or STEM, as well as a multitude of after school programs and projects. Students will gain skills and knowledge in business and trade programs like Information Technology, Film/Video Production, Animation, Culinary Arts, Automotive Technology, Floral Design, Health Sciences, Fashion Design, etc. Even more, students can graduate high school with college credits and/or associate’s degrees, and industry certifications.

Public schools also offer team sports and extracurricular clubs. Students are introduced to leadership, teamwork, collaboration, and more. From volleyball, wrestling, track and field, to fishing, diving, and soccer, school athletics and team sports cover a wide variety. Students interested in speech, debate, band, drama, agriculture, graphic arts and more will find opportunities to learn and participate. As they join other students with common interests, they can build social skills and learn how to work in group settings.

Choices & Opportunities

The wide variety of programs offered in traditional public schools support student-led choices. As a result, students may easily find their niche, develop their passions and talents, learn through hands-on experience, and open up their minds to what their futures could hold. In addition, valuable life skills might be acquired along the way.

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Below are some of the programs offered throughout traditional public schools. To learn more about each program and connect directly to your Independent School District’s page, click on a link below.

180+ Programs Offered

Below is a list of academic and extracurricular programs. Program offerings vary by school district. Visit your neighborhood ISD’s website, attend information events, and reach out to their main number to learn more.
  • Algebra
  • Algebra II
  • Pre-Calculus
  • Calculus
  • Geometry
  • Physics
  • Statistics
  • History
  • US History
  • World Geography
  • World History
  • Government
  • Music
  • Choir
  • Classical Guitar
  • Piano
  • Jazz Band
  • Marching Band
  • Mariachi
  • Music Production
  • Orchestra
  • Art
  • Art History
  • Drawing
  • Painting
  • Sculpture
  • Dance
  • Theatre Arts
  • Anatomy
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Physiology
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Food Science
  • Forensic Science
  • Political Science
  • Aerospace Science
  • English
  • Reading
  • Creative Writing
  • Advanced Placement
  • Spanish
  • Chinese
  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Latin
  • Russian
  • Sign Language
  • English Second Language
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading
  • Cross Country
  • Diving
  • Football
  • Golf
  • JROTC
  • Lacrosse
  • ROTC
  • Rugby
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track
  • Volleyball
  • Water Polo
  • Wrestling
  • Special Education
  • Gifted and Talented
  • Dyslexia
  • Bilingual- ESL
  • 4-H
  • Academic Decathlon/Octathlon
  • Acting Clubs
  • Anglers
  • Ballet Folklorico
  • Bowling
  • Cheerleading
  • Chess
  • Coding Clubs
  • Color Guard
  • Community Service Organizations
  • Debate
  • Deca
  • Destination Imagination
  • Drama Club
  • FCA
  • FFA
  • Flags
  • Honor Societies
  • Horticulture
  • Interact
  • Intramurals
  • Japanese
  • JROTC
  • Model United Nations
  • Newspaper
  • Science Bowls
  • Science Fairs
  • Science Olympiad
  • Scrabble Club
  • Solar Cars
  • Student Council
  • UIL
  • Voices for Animals
  • Yearbook
  • Agriculture
  • Veterinary Applications
  • Animal Science
  • Audio Visual Production
  • Digital Audio
  • Web Communications
  • Professional Communications
  • Broadcasting

ACADEMIC PROGRAM: Information Technology, Support and Services

Examples of Courses Offered

  • Computer Maintenance
  • IT  Troubleshooting
  • Computer Technician


ACADEMIC PROGRAMS: Networking Systems

Examples of Courses Offered

  • Principles of Cloud Computing
  • Networking


ACADEMIC PROGRAMS: Web Development

  • Web Technologies
  • Web Design
  • Web Game Development


ACADEMIC PROGRAMS: Web Development

  • Web Technologies
  • Web Design
  • Web Game Development
  • Business
  • Marketing
  • Finance
  • Business Law
  • Business Information Management
  • Human Resources
  • Development

Examples of Courses Offered

  • Architectural Design
  • Interior Design
  • Computer Aided Drafting
  • Electrical
  • Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
  • Sheet Metal
  • Construction Management and Inspection
Examples of Courses Offered
  • Architectural Design
  • Interior Design
  • Computer Aided Drafting
  • Electrical
  • Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
  • Sheet Metal
  • Construction Management and Inspection

Examples of Courses Offered

  • Principles of Education and Training
  • Child Development
  • Human Growth and Development

Examples of Courses Offered

  • Oil and Gas Production
  • Environment and Technology
  • Petrochemical Safety, Health and the Environment
  • Exercise, Science, and Wellness
  • Health Informatics
  • Healthcare Diagnostics
  • Healthcare Therapeutics
  • Nursing Science
  • Medical Therapist
  • Advanced Manufacturing and Machinery Mechanics
  • Manufacturing Technology
  • Welding

ACADEMIC PROGRAM: Accounting and Financial Services

Examples of Courses Offered

  • Money Matters
  • Accounting
  • Banking and Financial Services
  • Business Information Management
  • Financial Analysis
  • Insurance Operations
  • Securities and Investments
  • Career Preparation

 

ACADEMIC PROGRAM: Business Management

Examples of Courses Offered

  • Business Law
  • Virtual Business
  • Human Resources
  • Business Management
  • Statistics and Business Making Decision Making


ACADEMIC PROGRAM: Entrepreneurship

  • Examples of Courses Offered
  • Business Information Management
  • Mobile Application Development
  • Marketing
  • Business Management


ACADEMIC PROGRAM: Marketing and Sales

Examples of Courses Offered

  • Principles of Business, Marketing, and Sales
  • Fashion Marketing
  • Sports and Entertainment Marketing
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Retail Management
  • Fundamentals of Real Estate

ACADEMIC PROGRAM: Emergency Services

Examples of Courses Offered

  • Emergency Medical Technician
  • Fire-Science/Fire-Fighting
  • Fire Prevention
  • Disaster Response
  • National Security


ACADEMIC PROGRAM: Government and Public Administration

Examples of Courses Offered

  • Political Science
  • Federal Law Enforcement
  • Dimensions of Diplomacy
  • Public Management and Administration Revenue, Taxation, and Regulation

ACADEMIC PROGRAM: Biomedical Science

  • Examples of Courses Offered
  • Bioscience
  • Biomedical Science
  • Medical Interventions
  • Biomedical Innovations


ACADEMIC PROGRAM: Cybersecurity

Examples of Courses Offered

  • Foundations of Cybersecurity
  • Networking
  • Digital Forensics

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