MISD trustees adopted the changes at a meeting Nov. 15.
One of the most notable changes is the inclusion of an EMT certification, which will be available through the practicum of health science course, district officials said during the meeting. Revisions also include adding Graphic Design II.
Trustee Shawn Denison said in a Nov. 15 news release he is excited about the district’s focus on expanding CTE course opportunities for students.
“Many of these outstanding programs offer students the ability to obtain certifications that will allow them to pursue high-paying jobs after graduation,” he said.
Besides CTE offerings, Montgomery High School will also offer a series of new AP and dual-credit opportunities, including a personal financial literacy and economics course, AP pre-calculus and GT interdisciplinary studies seminar for grades 9-12, district officials said. The Bible will also be offered as a literature option.
In conjunction with Lone Star College, MISD will also offer students the chance to participate in 42-hour core courses. Upon completion, these courses will be transferable to any public Texas college or university, according to the district.
CTE Director Amy Vance said in the release the new programs will allow students a head start in life.
“In Montgomery ISD CTE programs, students can explore options outside of traditional four-year colleges and get a head start on finding a career suitable for them,” she said. “Even if a student ultimately does not pursue a career after high school in the CTE program of their choice, they’ll be able to utilize valuable critical-thinking and problem-solving skills learned in CTE courses as they enter another field or go to college.”
The CTE course additions come as MISD voters also approved the construction of a centralized CTE center to be used by both Lake Creek High School and Montgomery High School as part of the district's 2022 bond package. According to MISD, the CTE center is scheduled to open in 2025.
