Hallsville Independent School District

Hallsville ISD offers Career and Technical Education programs in Animal Science, Plant Science, Agricultural Technology, Digital Communications, Graphic Design, Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Culinary Arts, Refining and Chemical Processes, Automotive Repair, Diagnostic and Therapeutics, Exercise Science and Wellness, Teaching and Training, Law Enforcement, Fire Science, Programming and Software Development, Engineering Foundations, Heating and Ventilation, and Cosmetology. Admission to these programs is based on interest, aptitude, age appropriateness, completion of any course prerequisites, and class size and availability.

It is the policy of Hallsville ISD not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or handicap in its vocational programs, services, or activities. The district also 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 also the policy of Hallsville 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.

Hallsville ISD will take steps to ensure that lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all educational and vocational programs.

For more information about your rights or grievance procedures, contact the Title IX Coordinator and/or the Section 504 Coordinator, Amy Whittle, at [awhittle@hisd.com](mailto:awhittle@hisd.com), (903) 668-5990, or by mail at P.O. Box 810, Hallsville, Texas.

**Educación Profesional y Técnica – Notificación Pública Anual de No Discriminación**

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El Distrito Escolar Independiente de Hallsville ofrece programas de Educación Profesional y Técnica en Zootecnia, Ciencias Vegetales, Tecnología Agrícola, Comunicaciones Digitales, Diseño Gráfico, Contabilidad, Emprendimiento, Artes Culinarias, Refinación y Procesos Químicos, Reparación Automotriz, Diagnóstico y Terapéutica, Ciencias del Ejercicio y Bienestar, Docencia y Capacitación, Aplicación de la Ley, Ciencias del Fuego, Fundamentos de Ingeniería, Programación y Desarrollo de Software, Calefacción, Ventilación y Cosmetología. La admisión a estos programas se basa en el interés, la aptitud, la edad, el cumplimiento de los prerrequisitos del curso, y el tamaño y la disponibilidad de la clase.

Es política del Distrito Escolar Independiente de Hallsville no discriminar por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo o discapacidad en sus programas, servicios o actividades vocacionales, y brindar 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, en su forma enmendada; el Título IX de las Enmiendas a la Educación de 1972; y la Sección 504 de la Ley de Rehabilitación de 1973, en su forma enmendada.

También es política del Distrito Escolar Independiente de Hallsville no discriminar por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, discapacidad o edad en sus prácticas de empleo, como lo exige el Título VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964, según sus enmiendas; el Título IX de las Enmiendas a la Educación de 1972; la Ley de Discriminación por Edad de 1975, según sus enmiendas; y la Sección 504 de la Ley de Rehabilitación de 1973, según sus enmiendas.

El Distrito Escolar Independiente de Hallsville tomará medidas para garantizar que la falta de habilidades en el 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 la Coordinadora del Título IX y/o la Coordinadora de la Sección 504, Amy Whittle, al correo electrónico [awhittle@hisd.com](mailto:awhittle@hisd.com), al teléfono (903) 668-5990, o por correo a P.O. Box 810, Hallsville, Texas.

 

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CTE Mission

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It is the mission of the Hallsville Independent School District's Department of Career and Technical Education to use real world learning experiences, career awareness activities, technology, and industrial standards to provide the skills necessary for students to gain entry-level employment in a high-skill, high-wage job and/or continue their education at a postsecondary institution.

Career and Technical Education courses are designed to prepare students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in today's high-demand occupational environment. CTE courses help students explore their future career goals and encourage students to develop a personal career plan while providing information on post-secondary opportunities.

 

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Career Clusters

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A Career Cluster is a group of organizations and broad industries that share certain features. Recently, Texas has restructured the 16 Career Clusters developed by the U.S. Department of Education into 14 Career Clusters. Hallsville High School has learning opportunities available in 10 of the 14 clusters.

Students may choose a Career Program of Study from any of the following Achieve Texas Career Clusters at Hallsville High School:

• Agricultural, Food and Natural Resources
• Arts,Audio Visual Technology, and Communications
• Business, Marketing, and Finance
• Education and Training
• Energy
• Health Science
• Hospitality and Tourism
• Law and Public Service
• STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
• Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics

 

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Programs Of Study

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The Division of College, Career, and Military Preparation has engaged members of the workforce, secondary education, and higher education to advise on the development of programs of study, including coherent sequences of courses, industry-based certifications, and work-based learning to ensure students are prepared for in-demand, high-skill, high-wage careers in Texas.

Numerous Programs of Study are available through the college major or career interest preparation. Choosing a Program of Study will help students acquire the knowledge and skills needed to follow a seamless transition from HHS into college or other postsecondary plans for life after graduating from high school. When students know where their education is headed and why, their classes will become more meaningful.

 

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CTE Dual Credit

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Dual credit is enrollment in college classes through an approved college for credit in both high school and college. These CTE courses can be taken either on the HHS campus or at the approved college campus. Currently, dual credit courses are offered through Kilgore College and LeTourneau University.

 

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Career Practicum

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With the need for highly skilled labor, Hallsville High School will offer students advanced training in Career and Technical Education through Career Practicum Programs. A Practicum course is designed to give students supervised practical application of previously studied knowledge and skills. Practicum experiences occur in a paid or unpaid arrangement at a variety of locations, such as employment, independent study, internships, assistantship, mentorship, or voluntary work designed to prepare students with "real world" experiences. Through this program, students will develop skills to strengthen individual performance in the workplace and in society and to make a successful transition to the workplace or postsecondary education. This program is open to students in Grade 12 who are participating in a Program of Study within the CTE department of HHS.

 

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Industry Certifications

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Numerous industry certification programs are available at Hallsville High School. Exam and certification fees are paid either in full or partially by the CTE department for qualified students, depending on availability of funds.

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