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Accounting & Financial Services
Endorsement: Business & IndustryStudents will participate in activities that prepare them to enter the workforce or attend college to continue their studies in Accounting and Financial Services. Careers in this field include:
- Bookkeeper
- Accountant
- Financial Planner
- Financial Analyst
- Budget Analyst
- Investment Analyst
When choosing this pathway, students will take the following courses:
PATHWAY: Accounting and Financial Services (General Accounting)
- 9th Grade
- BIM (1.0)
- 10th Grade
- Money Matters (1.0)
- 11th Grade
- Accounting I (1.0)
- 12th Grade
- *Accounting II (1.0)
PATHWAY: Accounting and Financial Services (Advanced Accounting)
- 9th Grade
- BIM (1.0)
- Money Matters (1.0)
- 10th Grade
- Accounting I (1.0)
- 11th Grade
- *Accounting II (1.0)
- 12th Grade
- Financial Analysis (1.0)
PATHWAY: Accounting and Financial Services (UIL)
- 9th Grade
- BIM (1.0)
- Accounting I (1.0)
- 10th Grade
- *Accounting II (1.0)
- 11th Grade
- Financial Analysis (1.0)
- 12th Grade
- Statistics and Business Decision-Making (1.0) OR
- Project Based Research - Finance (1.0)
*Students taking these classes may be able to earn Industry Based Certifications.
Detailed course descriptions can be found in the Hallsville High School Course Guide here.
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Animal Science
Endorsement: Business & IndustryStudents will participate in activities that prepare them to enter the workforce or attend college to continue their studies in Animal Science. Careers in this field include:
- Animal Caretaker
- Veterinary Technician
- Veterinary Assistant
- Veterinarian
- Livestock Producer
- Zoologist
When choosing this pathway, students will take the following courses:
PATHWAY: Animal Science (Veterinary Medical Assistant)
- 9th Grade
- Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (1.0)
- BIM (1.0)
- 10th Grade
- Small Animal Management - Fall (0.5)
- Equine Science - Spring (0.5)
- 11th Grade
- Livestock Production (1.0
- 12th Grade
- Advanced Animal Science (1.0) OR
- *Veterinary Medical Applications (1.0)
*Students taking these classes may be able to earn Industry Based Certifications.
Detailed course descriptions can be found in the Hallsville High School Course Guide here.
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Applied Agricultural Engineering
Endorsement: Business & IndustryStudents will participate in activities that prepare them to enter the workforce or attend college to continue their studies in Applied Agricultural Engineering. Careers in this field include:
- Welders
- Agricultural Engineers
- Farm Equipment Mechanics
- Small Engine Mechanics
When choosing this pathway, students will take the following courses:
PATHWAY: Applied Agricultural Engineering (Welding)
- 9th Grade
- Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (1.0)
- BIM (1.0)
- 10th Grade
- Agricultural Mechanics and Metal Technologies (1.0)
- 11th Grade
- *Agricultural Structures Design and Fabrications (1.0)
- 12th Grade
- *Agricultural Equipment Design and Fabrications with Agricultural Laboratory and Field Experience (2.0)
*Students taking these classes may be able to earn Industry Based Certifications.
Detailed course descriptions can be found in the Hallsville High School Course Guide here.
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Automotive
Endorsement: Business & IndustryStudents will participate in activities that prepare them to enter the workforce or attend college to continue their studies in Automotive Services. Careers in this field include:
- Automotive Service Technician
- Automotive Service Mechanic
When choosing this pathway, students will take the following courses:
PATHWAY: Automotive
- 9th Grade
- BIM (1.0)
- Foreign Language I (1.0)
- 10th Grade
- Foreign Language II (1.0)
- Automotive Basics (1.0)
- 11th Grade
- Automotive Technology I (2.0)
- 12th Grade
- *Practicum in Transportation Systems (2.0) OR
- Extended Practicum in Transportation Systems (3.0)
*Students taking these classes may be able to earn Industry Based Certifications.
Detailed course descriptions can be found in the Hallsville High School Course Guide here.
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Culinary Arts
Endorsement: Business & IndustryStudents will participate in activities that prepare them to enter the workforce or attend college to continue their studies in Culinary Arts. Careers in this field include:
- Waiter/Waitress
- Restaurant Cook
- Baker
- Caterer
- Chef
- Food Service Manager
In addition, students who successfully complete the program will also receive a ServSafe - Food Handlers certification.
When choosing this pathway, students will take the following courses:
PATHWAY: Culinary Arts
- 9th Grade
- Introduction to Culinary Arts (1.0)
- BIM (1.0)
- 10th Grade
- Culinary Arts (2.0)
- 11th Grade
- *Advanced Culinary Arts (2.0)
- 12th Grade
- Practicum in Culinary Arts (2.0)
*Students taking these classes may be able to earn Industry Based Certifications.
Detailed course descriptions can be found in the Hallsville High School Course Guide here.
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Design & Multimedia Arts
Endorsement: Business & IndustryStudents will participate in activities that prepare them to enter the workforce or attend college to continue their studies in Design and Multimedia Arts. Careers in this field include:
- Photographers
- Graphic Designers
- Multimedia Artists
- Fashion Designers
- Merchandisers
- Fashion Illustrators
- Fashion Retailers
- Personal Stylists
When choosing this pathway, students will take the following courses:
PATHWAY: Design and Multimedia Arts (Photography Yearbook)
- 9th Grade
- *Digital Design and Media Production (1.0)
- 10th Grade
- Commercial Photography I (1.0)
- 11th Grade
- Commercial Photography II with Lab (2.0)
- 12th Grade
- Practicum in Commercial Photography (2.0)
PATHWAY: Design and Multimedia Arts (Fashion Design)
- 9th Grade
- *Digital Media (1.0)
- 10th Grade
- Fashion Design I (1.0)
- 11th Grade
- Fashion Design II with Lab (2.0)
- 12th Grade
- Career Prep (2.0)
*Students taking these classes may be able to earn Industry Based Certifications.
Detailed course descriptions can be found in the Hallsville High School Course Guide here.
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Digital Communications
Endorsement: Business & IndustryStudents will participate in activities that prepare them to enter the workforce or attend college to continue their studies in Digital Communications. Careers in this field include:
- Audio & Video Equipment Operator
- Television & Digital Designers
- Videographer
- Cinematographer
- Film or Video Editor
When choosing this pathway, students will take the following courses:
PATHWAY: Digital Communications
- 9th Grade
- Digital Media (1.0)
- 10th Grade
- Audio/Video Production (1.0)
- 11th Grade
- *Audio/Video Production II with Lab (2.0)
- 12th Grade
- Practicum in Audio/Video Production (2.0)
*Students taking these classes may be able to earn Industry Based Certifications.
Detailed course descriptions can be found in the Hallsville High School Course Guide here.
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Emergency Services
Endorsement: Public ServicesStudents will participate in activities that prepare them to enter the workforce or attend college to continue their studies in Emergency Services. Careers in this field include:
- Firefighter
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators
- Emergency Medical Technicians
When choosing this pathway, students will take the following courses:
PATHWAY: Emergency Services
- 9th Grade
- Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security (1.0)
- BIM (1.0)
- 10th Grade
- Medical Terminology (1.0)
- Foreign Language II (1.0)
- 11th Grade
- Firefighter I - Fall (2.0)
- Firefighter II - Spring (3.0)
- Anatomy & Physiology of Human Systems (1.0) as suggested science credit prerequisite for Emergency Medical Technician
- 12th Grade
- *Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (2.0)
*Students taking these classes may be able to earn Industry Based Certifications.
Detailed course descriptions can be found in the Hallsville High School Course Guide here.
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Engineering
Endorsement: EngineeringStudents will participate in activities that prepare them to enter the workforce or attend college to continue their studies in Engineering. Careers in this field include:
- Information Architectural Design
- Interior Design
- Graphic Design
- 3D Artist
- Project Engineer
- Project Manager
- Mechanical Engineer
- Electrical Engineer
When choosing this pathway, students will take the following courses:
PATHWAY: Computer Aided Drafting
- 9th Grade
- BIM (1.0)
- 10th Grade
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology - Fall (1.0)
- Engineering Design and Presentation I - Spring (1.0)
- 11th Grade
- *Engineering Design and Presentation II (2.0)
- 12th Grade
- *Practicum in STEM (2.0)
*Students taking these classes may be able to earn Industry Based Certifications.
Detailed course descriptions can be found in the Hallsville High School Course Guide here.
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Exercise Wellness
Endorsement: Exercise WellnessStudents will participate in activities that prepare them to enter the workforce or attend college to continue their studies in Exercise Science and Wellness. Careers in this field include:
- Athletic Trainers
- Exercise Physiologists
- Coaches
- Dieticians
- Nutritionists
- Recreational Therapists
When choosing this pathway, students will take the following courses:
PATHWAY: Exercise Science and Wellness
- 9th Grade
- Principles of Exercise Wellness and Science (1.0)
- 10th Grade
- Kinesiology I (1.0)
- 11th Grade
- Anatomy & Physiology (1.0)
- 12th Grade
- Project Based Research (1.0)
*Students taking these classes may be able to earn Industry Based Certifications.
Detailed course descriptions can be found in the Hallsville High School Course Guide here.
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Graphic Design & Interactive Media
Endorsement: Business & IndustryStudents will participate in activities that prepare them to enter the workforce or attend college to continue their studies in Design and Multimedia Arts. Careers in this field include:
- Fashion Designers
- Merchandisers
- Fashion Illustrators
- Fashion Retailers
- Personal Stylists
When choosing this pathway, students will take the following courses:
PATHWAY: Fashion Design
- 9th Grade
- *Digital Media (1.0)
- 10th Grade
- Fashion Design I (1.0)
- 11th Grade
- Fashion Design II with Lab (2.0)
- 12th Grade
- Career Prep I (2.0)
*Students taking these classes may be able to earn Industry Based Certifications.
Detailed course descriptions can be found in the Hallsville High School Course Guide here.
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Healthcare Diagnostics
Endorsement: Public ServicesStudents will participate in activities that prepare them to enter the workforce or attend college to continue their studies in Healthcare Diagnostics. Careers in this field include:
- Medical Stenographers
- Phlebotomists
- Radiology Technologists
- Lab Technicians
- EKG Technicians
- Opticians
When choosing this pathway, students will take the following courses:
PATHWAY: Healthcare Diagnostics
- 9th Grade
- Principles of Health Science (1.0)
- BIM (1.0)
- 10th Grade
- Medical Terminology (1.0)
- 11th Grade
- Health Science Theory (1.0)
- 12th Grade
- Anatomy & Physiology (1.0) OR
- Pathophysiology (1.0) OR
- *Practicum in Health Science (2.0)
PATHWAY: Healthcare Diagnostics (Dual Credit)
- 9th Grade
- Introduction to Clinical Issues - Fall (1.0)
- Medical Terminology - Spring (1.0) Dual Credit
- 10th Grade
- Health Science Theory (1.0)
- 11th Grade
- Anatomy & Physiology (1.0)
- 12th Grade
- Pathophysiology (1.0) OR
- *Practicum in Health Science (2.0)
*Students taking these classes may be able to earn Industry Based Certifications.
Detailed course descriptions can be found in the Hallsville High School Course Guide here.
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Healthcare Therapeutic
Endorsement: Public ServicesStudents will participate in activities that prepare them to enter the workforce or attend college to continue their studies in Healthcare Therapeutic Services. Careers in this field include:
- Medical Assistants
- Surgical Technologists
- Physicians/Surgeons
- Nurses
- Pharmacy Technicians
- Pharmacists
When choosing this pathway, students will take the following courses:
PATHWAY: Healthcare Therapeutic Services (Pharmacology)
- 9th Grade
- Principles of Health Science (1.0)
- BIM (1.0)
- 10th Grade
- Medical Terminology (1.0)
- 11th Grade
- Anatomy & Physiology (1.0) OR
- Health Science Theory (1.0)
- 12th Grade
- *Pharmacology (1.0) OR
- *Practicum in Health Science - Pharmacy Tech (2.0)
PATHWAY: Healthcare Therapeutic Services (Dual Credit)
- 9th Grade
- Introduction to Clinical Issues - Fall (1.0) Dual Credit
- Medical Terminology - Spring (1.0) Dual Credit
- 10th Grade
- Health Science Theory (1.0)
- 11th Grade
- Anatomy & Physiology (1.0)
- 12th Grade
- *Pharmacology (1.0) OR
- *Practicum in Health Science (2.0)
PATHWAY: Healthcare Therapeutic Services (EMT Only)
- 9th Grade
- Principles of Health Science (1.0)
- BIM (1.0)
- 10th Grade
- Medical Terminology (1.0)
- 11th Grade
- Anatomy and Physiology (1.0)
- 12th Grade
- Health Science Theory (1.0)
- Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (2.0)
*Students taking these classes may be able to earn Industry Based Certifications.
Detailed course descriptions can be found in the Hallsville High School Course Guide here.
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Law Enforcement
Endorsement: Public ServicesStudents will participate in activities that prepare them to enter the workforce or attend college to continue their studies in Law Enforcement. Careers in this field include:
- Law
- Federal, State, and Local Law Enforcement
- Probation and Parole
- Federal, State, and Local Institutional Corrections
- Private Security
When choosing this pathway, students will take the following courses:
PATHWAY: Law Enforcement
- 9th Grade
- Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security (1.0)
- BIM (1.0)
- 10th Grade
- Law Enforcement I (1.0)
- 11th Grade
- Correctional Services (1.0)
- 12th Grade
- *Practicum in Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security (2.0)
*Students taking these classes may be able to earn Industry Based Certifications.
Detailed course descriptions can be found in the Hallsville High School Course Guide here.
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Marketing & Sales
Endorsement: Business & IndustryStudents will participate in activities that prepare them to enter the workforce or attend college to continue their studies in Marketing and Sales. Careers in this field include:
- Retail Marketing
- Retail Sales
- Sales Manager
- Marketing Manager
- Advertising
- Real Estate
When choosing this pathway, students will take the following courses:
PATHWAY: Marketing and Sales
- 9th Grade
- BIM (1.0) OR
- *Digital Media (1.0)
- 10th Grade
- Social Media Marketing - Fall (0.5)
- Virtual Business - Spring (0.5)
- 11th Grade
- Sports & Entertainment Marketing I - Fall (0.5)
- Sports & Entertainment Marketing II - Spring (0.5)
- 12th Grade
- Career Prep I (2.0) OR
- Advanced Marketing (2.0)
*Students taking these classes may be able to earn Industry Based Certifications.
Detailed course descriptions can be found in the Hallsville High School Course Guide here.
