we are whs. academics prep college preparation on-level pre-ap* above level prepares students for ap...
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We are WHS
Academics•Prep• College Preparation• On-Level
•Pre-AP*• Above level• Prepares students for AP classes
•Pre-AP GT*• Above level• Faster paced the traditional Pre-AP• Prepares students for AP classes
•AP*• College Level Work• College Credit
*These classes receive an additional GPA point
Academics continued
•Over 60 Pre-AP and AP classes
•Offer Calculus 3
•Variety of Advanced Science Classes
What is Magnet?
Specialized programs designed to meet the
needs, interests, and/or talents of the students
in HISD
What is Westside’s
Magnet Program?
Integrated Technology- A multi-faceted program that allows students to investigate a career that involves technology
What Careers are included in this
program?• Business Administration• Culinary Arts• Computer Programming• Computer Maintenance• Digital Photography• Technical Theatre• Engineering• Health Science• Filmmaking• Video Game Design
Who Should Apply?
Non-zoned students interested in attending Westside to study one or more of the career pathways offered in the magnet program
Business Administration
Program9th 10th 11th 12th
Prin. Business, Marketing, &
FinanceVirtual
BusinessBusiness
Management
Internship (3 periods)
Entrepreneurship
Culinary Arts and
Entrepreneurship Program
9th 10th 11th 12th
Prin. Business, Marketing, &
Finance
Culinary Arts
Practicum in Culinary Arts 1(2 per)
Practicum in Culinary Arts 2 (2 per)
Information Technology(Computer Programming and Computer
Maintenance)
9th 10th 11th 12th
Principles of Information Technology
Pre-AP Computer Science (PYTHON)
Pre-AP Computer Science 2 (JAVA)
AP CS 1 (Java)*College level course
Computer Maintenance*A+ Certification
Networking*N+ Certification
Research and IT Solutions
Fine ArtsDigital Photography and Technical
Theatre
9th 10th 11th 12th
Art 1Digital Photo(Pre-AP option)
Digital Photo (Pre-AP option)
Digital Photo(AP option)
Tech. Theatre 1 Tech. Theatre 2 Tech. Theatre
3Tech. Theatre 4
Engineering(WEGA)
9th 10th 11th 12th
Principles of Engineering*
Intro to Engineering Design
Digital Electronics
Engineering Drafting and Design
*Concepts of Engineering replaces POE freshman year for students that did not meet qualifications for WEGA
Health Science
9th 10th 11th 12th
Principles of Health Science
Medmicro Biology/Patho*
Anatomy and Physiology
Practicum in Health Science (2 per)
* Students will have an opportunity to apply for Futures Academy of Health Science
Filmmaking*
9th 10th 11th 12th
Principles of Art, Audio Video Technology and Communication
Digital & Interactive Media
Audio Video Production 1
Advanced Audio Video Production (2 per)
*This program is a Linked Learning Program!
Video Game Design
9th 10th 11th 12th
Principles of Art, Audio Video Technology and Communication
Web Technology Video Game
Advanced Video Game
What is Futures Academy?
A specialized program that allows students to earn an Associate’s Degree toward a high demand career field- FOR FREE- while attending high school
What is Westside’s Futures Academy Program?• Health Science• Students will earn and
Associate of Science degree• Partnership with UT MD
Anderson School of Health Professions and Houston Community College
Who should apply to the Futures Academy?• Zoned and non-zoned students
wishing to participate in the program