What you need to know
According to a district news release, each Academy Night tour will begin at 6 p.m. and will be held on the following dates:
- Oct. 15 - Byron Nelson High School
- Oct. 17 - Steele Early College High School
- Oct. 21 - Northwest High School
- Oct. 22 - Eaton High School
A closer look
At a district board meeting on June 24, Kelley Henderson, executive director for college and career readiness, said the district’s CTE program includes 23 programs of study, embedded internships and student enterprises.
Enrollment growth in the CTE program has increased over 29% in the past three school years.
“We have now hit the point where 80% of secondary students are enrolled in a CTE course,” Henderson said.
The district’s CTE program includes nine student-run businesses open to the public. These student enterprises allow CTE students to gain real work experience such as technical skills, marketing skills, financial skills and customer service skills, according to a district website.
The businesses include:
- Northwest Texan Designs
- Byron Nelson Bobcat Designs
- Eaton Metal Designs
- Texan Flowers
- Byron Blooms
- Eaton Floral Expressions
- Byron Bistro
- Shears of Steele
- Texan Pet Spa