BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION, FINANCE, AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Teachers:  Mandy Barrera, Liza A. Garza, Beatrice Lopez, and Lorraine Morales

Phone:  Ms. Barrera 361-387-5999 ext. 3404

                Mrs. Garza 361-387-5999 ext. 3536

                Ms. Lopez 361-387-5999 ext. 3533

               Mrs. Morales 361-387-5999 ext. 3535

e-mail:  mandy.barrera@robstownisd.org       Sponsor:  UIL Accounting

                liza.garza@robstownisd.org                 Sponsor:  UIL Computer Applications

               beatrice.lopez@robstownisd.org       Sponsor:  BPA

                lorraine.morales@robstownisd.org   Sponsor:  NTHS

Principles of Business, Marketing and Finance

(13011200)

Grade Placement:  9-12                                                                                                                           Credit:  .5 Unit

Prerequisite:  Touch System Data Entry

Course Description:

Students gain knowledge and skills in economies and private enterprise systems, the impact of global business, marketing of goods, and services, advertising and product pricing.  Students reinforce, apply, and transfer academic knowledge and skills to a variety of interesting and relevant activities, problems, and settings in business, marketing, and finance.

Business Information Management I

(13011400)

Grade Placement:  10-12                                                                                                                         Credit:  1 Unit

Prerequisite:  Touch System Data Entry

Course Description:

Students apply technical skills to address business applications of emerging technologies, create word-processing documents, develop a spreadsheet, formulate a database, and make an electronic presentation using appropriate software.

Business Information Management II

(13011500)

Grade Placement:  11-12                                                                                                                         Credit:  1 Unit

Prerequisite:  Business Information Management I

Course Description:

Students implement personal and interpersonal skills to strengthen individual performance in the workplace and in society and make a successful transition to the workforce or postsecondary education.  Students apply technical skills to address business applications of emerging technologies, create complex word-processing documents, develop sophisticated spreadsheets using charts and graphs, and make an electronic presentation using appropriate multimedia software.

Money Matters

(13016200)

Grade Placement:  10-12                                                                                                                         Credit:  .5 Unit

Prerequisite:  Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance

Course Description:

Students gain knowledge and skills necessary to set long-term financial goals.  Students will investigate global economics and with emphasis on the free enterprises system and its impact on consumers and businesses.

Banking and Financial Services

(13016300)

Grade Placement:  10-12                                                                                                                         Credit:  .5 Unit

Prerequisite:  Principles of Business, Marketing and Finance

Course Description:

Students develop knowledge and skills in the economical, financial, technological, international, social, and ethical aspects of banking to become competent consumers, employees, and entrepreneurs.

Accounting I

(13016600)

Grade Placement:  11-12                                                                                                                         Credit:  1 Unit

Prerequisite:  Principles of Business, Marketing and Finance

Course Description:

Students investigate the field of accounting and reflect on this knowledge as they engage in the process of recording, classifying, summarizing, analyzing, and communicating accounting information. Students formulate and interpret financial information for use in management decision making.

 Accounting II

(13016700)

Grade Placement:  11-12                                                                                                                         Credit:  1 Unit

Prerequisite:  Accounting I

Course Description:

Students continue the investigation of the field of accounting. Students engage in various managerial and cost accounting activities as they formulate and interpret financial information.

Digital and Interactive Media

(13027800)

Grade Placement:  11-12                                                                                                                         Credit:  1 Unit

Prerequisite:  Business Information Management I

Course Description:

Study of digital and interactive media and its application in information technology, students analyze and assess current and emerging technologies, while designing and creating multimedia projects that address customer needs and resolve problems. Students enhance reading, writing, computing, communication, and critical thinking and apply them to the information technology environment.

Telecommunications and Networking

(13027400)

Grade Placement:  11-12                                                                                                                         Credit:  1 Unit

Prerequisite:  Business Information Management I

Course Description:

Students develop knowledge of the concepts and skills related to telecommunications and data networking technologies and practices in order to apply them to personal or career development.

Web Technologies

(13027900)

Grade Placement:  11-12                                                                                                                         Credit:  1 Unit

Prerequisite:  Business Information Management I

Course Description:

Study of web technologies and design, students learn to make informed decisions and apply the decisions to the field of information technology.

Geographic Information Systems

(N1302805)

Grade Placement:  11-12                                                                                                                         Credit:  1 Unit

Prerequisite:  Business Information Management I

Course Description:

Course designed to introduce students to Geographic Information Systems and Remote sensing technology through academic study and applied instruction.

Note:  *When 1/2 credit of Keyboarding (Touch Data Entry System) is required, an equivalency option is available for students who indicate they have acquired the same competencies through informal keyboarding instruction.  A district-developed proficiency test for placement purposes may be used to determine if their level of competency is the equivalent of a semester of Keyboarding.

HEALTH SCIENCE

Teacher:  Robin Nafus

Phone:  361-387-5999 ext. 3539

e-mail:  robin.nafus@robstownisd.org

Sponsor:  HOSA

Principles of Health Science

(13020200)

Grade Placement:  9-12                                                                                                                                       Credit:  .5 Unit

Prerequisite:  None

Course Description:

This is an introductory course to provide an overview of the therapeutic, diagnostic, health informatics, support services, and biotechnology research and development systems of the health care industry.

Medical Terminology

(13020300)

Grade Placement:  9-12                                                                                                                                        Credit:  .5 Unit

Prerequisite:  None

Course Description:

Course designed to allow students to achieve comprehension of medical vocabulary appropriate to medical procedures, human anatomy and physiology, and pathophysiology.

Health Science

(13020400)

Grade Placement:  9-12                                                                                                                                        Credit:  1 Unit

Prerequisite:  Biology and Principles of Health Science

Course Description:

Course designed to provide for the development of advanced knowledge and skills related to a wide variety of health careers. Students recognize, learn to reason, think critically, make decisions, solve problems, and communicate effectively.

Practicum in Health Science

(13020500)

Grade Placement:  11                                                                                                                                            Credit:  3 Unit

Prerequisite:  Health Science

Course Description:

The practicum is designed to give students practical application of previously studied knowledge and skills. Practicum experiences in clinical rotation can occur in a variety of locations appropriate to the nature and level of experience.  Students are expected to apply the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a health science career through further education and employment.  The course is taught by clinical rotation in the various area health facilities. Scrubs, stethoscope, white tennis shoes, TB Test, liability insurance, and HOSA membership are required. College performance standards must be met before college credit is granted.

Practicum in Health Science II

(13020510)

Grade Placement:  12                                                                                                                                            Credit:  3 Unit

Prerequisite:  Practicum in Health Science I

Course Description:

Practicum II is continuation of Health Science occupationally specific course designed to provide knowledge and skills for certification or licensing in an allied health career. Students develop advanced clinical skills necessary for employment in the health care industry or continued education in health careers. The course is taught through clinical training in various area health facilities. The course is taught by clinical rotation in the various area health facilities. Scrubs, stethoscope, white tennis shoes, TB Test, liability insurance, and HOSA membership are required. College performance standards must be met before college credit is granted.

Anatomy and Physiology

(13020600)

Grade Placement:  10-12                                                                                                                                     Credit:  1 Unit

Prerequisite:  3 credit in Science

Course Description:

Students conduct laboratory and field investigations, use scientific methods during investigations, and make informed decisions using critical thinking and scientific problem solving. Students study a variety of topics, including the structure and function of the human body and the interaction of body systems for maintaining homeostasis.

Note: To receive credit in science, students must meet the 40% laboratory and fieldwork requirement identified in §74.3(b)(2)(C) of this title (relating to Description of a required secondary curriculum).

HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM

Teacher:  Victoria Morin

Phone:  361-387-5999 ext. 3529

e-mail:  victoria.morin@robstownisd.org

Sponsor:   FCCLA

Principles of Hospitality and Tourism

(13022200)

Grade Placement:  9-12                                                                                                                                       Credit:  .5 Unit

Prerequisite:  None

Course Description:

The hospitality and tourism industry encompasses lodging, travel and tourism; recreation, amusements, attractions, and resorts; and restaurants and food beverage service. Students use knowledge and skills that meet industry standards to function effectively in various positions within this multifaceted industry. Students are encouraged to participate in extended learning experiences such as career and technical student organizations and other leadership or extracurricular organizations.

Culinary Arts

(13022600)

Grade Placement:  11-12                                                                                                                                  Credit:  2 Unit

Prerequisite:  Principles of Hospitality and Tourism

Course Description:

Culinary Arts begins with the fundamentals and principles of the art of cooking and the science of baking and includes management and production skills and techniques. Students can pursue a national sanitation certification, a Texas culinary specialist certification, or any other appropriate industry certification. Students are encouraged to participate in extended learning experiences such a career and technical student organizations and other leadership or extracurricular organizations.

Food Science

(13023000)

Grade Placement:  12                                                                                                                                          Credit:  1 Unit

Prerequisite:  Principles of Hospitality and Tourism

Course Description:

Food Science is the study of the nature of foods, the causes of deterioration, the principles underlying food processing, and the improvement of foods for the consuming public.

Note:  To received credit in science...A prerequisite of 3 units of Science and students must meet 40% laboratory and fieldwork requirement identified in s74.3(b)(2)(C) of this title (relating to Description of a Required Secondary Curriculum).

HUMAN SERVICES

Teacher:  Susana B. Gallardo

Phone:  361-387-5999 ext. 3532

e-mail:  susie.gallardo@robstownisd.org

Sponsor:   SkillsUSA Cosmetology

Principles of Human Services

(13024200)

Grade Placement:  9-12                                                                                                                                       Credit:  .5 Unit

Prerequisite:  None

Course Description:

This laboratory course will enable students to investigate careers in the human services career cluster, including counseling and mental health, early childhood development, family and community, and personal care services.

Introduction to Cosmetology

(13025100)

Grade Placement:  10                                                                                                                                            Credit:  1 Unit

Prerequisite:  None

Course Description:

Students explore areas such as bacteriology, sterilization and sanitation, hair styling, manicuring, shampooing and the principles of hair cutting, hair styling, hair coloring, skin care, and facial makeup. The student researches careers in the personal care service industry. To prepare for success students must have skills relative to this industry, as well as academic knowledge and skills. Student may begin to earn clock hours toward state licensing requirements.

Cosmetology I

(13025200)

Grade Placement:  11                                                                                                                                            Credit:  3 Unit

Prerequisite:  Introduction to Cosmetology   

Course Description:

Students coordinate integration of academic, career, and technical knowledge and skills in this laboratory instructional sequence course designed to provide job-specific training for employment in cosmetology careers. Instruction includes sterilization and sanitation procedures, hair care, nail care, and skin care and meets the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation requirements for licensure upon passing the state examination. Analysis of career opportunities, requirements, expectations, and development of workplace skills are included.  Attendance is essential to earn required clock hours for state licensing requirement.

Cosmetology II

(13025300)

Grade Placement:  12                                                                                                                                            Credit:  3 Unit

Prerequisite:  Introduction to Cosmetology

Course Description:

This is the second course in a pre-employment laboratory instructional sequence designed to provide job specific training for entry-level employment in cosmetology careers. Instruction includes advanced training and techniques in cosmetology. Students practice hands on skills and prepare for State License Exam. Cosmetology I and II meets the Texas Cosmetology Commission requirements for Licensure upon passing state exam. Credit for course is dependent on the completion of 1000 hours in the classroom/laboratory; therefore, attendance is essential to earn required clock hours.

LAW, PUBLIC SAFETY, CORRECTIONS AND SECURITY

Forensic Science

(13029500)

Grade Placement:  11-12                                                                                                                                   Credit:  1 Unit

Prerequisite:  Biology and Chemistry

Course Description:

Course introduces students to use scientific methods, students will collect and analyze evidence through case studies and simulated crime scenes such as fingerprint analysis, ballistics, and blood spatter analysis.  Students will learn the history, legal aspects, and career options for forensic science. 

To received credit in science, student must meet the 40% laboratory and field work requirement identified in §74.3(b)(2)(C) of this title (relating to Description of a Required Secondary Curriculum).

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS

Teacher:  Carolyn Gunn

Phone:  361-387-5999 ext. 3537

e-mail:  carolyn.gunn@robstownisd.org

Sponsor:   SkillsUSA Drafting

Concepts of Engineering and Technology

(13036200)

Grade Placement:  9-12                                                                                                                                  Credit:  .5 Unit

Prerequisite:  None

Course Description:

This course provides an overview of the various fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and their interrelationships.  Students will have an understanding of the various fields and will be able to make informed decisions regarding a coherent sequence of subsequent courses.

Engineering Design and Presentation

(13036500)

Grade Placement:  10-12                                                                                                                              Credit:  1 Unit

Prerequisite:  Concepts of Engineering and Technology

Course Description:

Students enrolled in this course will demonstrate knowledge and skills of the process of design as it applies to engineering fields using multiple software applications and tools necessary to produce and present working drawings, solid model rendering, and prototypes. Students explore career opportunities in engineering, technology, and drafting and what is required to gain and maintain employment in these areas.

Advanced Engineering Design and Presentation

(13036600)

Grade Placement:  10-12                                                                                                                              Credit:  2 Unit

Prerequisite:  Engineering Design and Presentation

Course Description:

This course provides students the opportunity to master computer software applications in a variety of engineering and tehcnical fields.  Develops the process of engineering thought and application of the design process.

Advanced Engineering Design and Presentation

(13036600)

Grade Placement:  10-12                                                                                                                              Credit:  2 Unit

Prerequisite:  Engineering Design and Presentation

Course Description:

This course provides students the opportunity to master computer software applications in a variety of engineering and tehcnical fields.  Develops the process of engineering thought and application of the design process.

TRANSPORTATION, DISTRIBUTION, AND LOGISTICS

Teacher:  Guadalupe Buitron

Phone:  361-387-5999 ext. 3537

e-mail:  guadalupe.buitron@robstownisd.org

Sponsor:   SkillsUSA Automotive

Principles of Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics

(13039200)

Grade Placement:  9-12                                                                                                                            Credit: .5 Unit

Prerequisite:  None

Course Description:

Students gain knowledge and skills in the safe application, design, production, and assessment of products, services, and systems.  History, laws and regulations, and common practices used in the logistics of warehousing and transportation systems.  This course allows students to reinforce, apply and transfer their academic knowledge and skills to a variety of interesting and relevant activities, problems, and settings.

Energy, Power, and Transportation Systems

(13039300)

Grade Placement:  10-12                                                                                                                         Credit:  1 Unit

Prerequisite:  Principles of Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics

Course Description:

Students will need to understand the interaction between various vehicle systems, the logistics used to move goods and services to consumers, and the components of transportation infrastructure. Performance requirements will include academic and technical skills.

Automotive Technology

(13039600)

Grade Placement:  11-12                                                                                                                         Credit:  2 Unit

Prerequisite:  Principles of Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics

Course Description:

Students gain knowledge and skills in the repair, maintenance, and diagnosis of vehicle systems. The focus of this course is to teach the theory of operation of automotive vehicle systems and associated repair practices. Students reinforce, apply, and transfer academic knowledge and skills to a variety of interesting and relevant activities, problems, and settings.

Advanced Automotive Technology

(13039700)

Grade Placement:  12                                                                                                                              Credit:  2 Unit

Prerequisite:  Automotive Technology

Course Description:

This course is an advanced knowledge of the function of the major automotive systems and the principles of diagnosing and servicing these systems.  Students gain advanced knowledge and skills in the repair, maintenance, and diagnosis of vehicle systems.

SEALE JUNIOR HIGH COURSES

Career Portals & Touch System Data Entry

Teacher:  Guadalupe Buitron, Brandon Callis, Carolyn Gunn

e-mail:  guadalupe.buitron@robstownisd.org;

               brandon.callis@robstownisd.org

                carolyn.gunn@robstownisd.org

Career Portals

(12700400)

Grade Placement:  8                                                                                                                                 Credit:  1 Unit

Prerequisite:  none

Course Description:

The goal of this course is to create a culture of high expectation and continuous improvement that provides middle school students with a foundation for success in high school, future studies, and careers.  Students explore college and career planning within specific career clusters.  The students research labor market information, learn job-seeking skills, and create documents required for employment.  Students use self-knowledge to explore and set realistic goals.  Knowledge and skills in a variety of instructional arrangements.

Teacher:  Anna L. Trejo

e-mail:  anna.trejo@robstownisd.org

Touch System Data Entry

(13011300)

Grade Placement:  8                                                                                                                                 Credit:  .5 Unit

Prerequisite:  None

Course Description:

Course is taught at the 8th grade for high school credit.  TEKS for high school keyboarding:  Student applies the proper keyboarding technique to input data when using the computer or typewriter keyboard; format and print documents such as personal and business letters, short reports, outlines, and compositions; applies correct techniques for the touch-system of operating the keyboard to develop speed and accuracy.  Students enhance reading, writing, computing, communications, and reasoning skills and apply them to the business environment.

It is the policy of Robstown Independent School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or handicap in its Career and Technical Education programs, services, or activities 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.  Admission into Career and Technical Education programs is based on Texas Education Agency rules and regulations concerning entry requirements including interest, age, grade level, and class space availability.