Merkel Independent School District

Course Guide

Programs of Study

Texas Education Agency describes a program of study as a coordinated, non-duplicative sequence of academic and technical content at the secondary and postsecondary level that:

Incorporates challenging state academic standards
Addresses academic, technical, and employability skills
Aligns with the needs of industries in the state, regional, and/or local economy
Progresses in specificity, beginning with all aspects of industry and leading to more occupation specific instruction
Has multiple entry and exit points that incorporate credentialing
Culminates in the attainment of a recognized postsecondary credential

Career Clusters Student Interest Survey

This survey can help guide students toward a career field that interests them. By completing the survey, it can help define a subject that a student might not have considered trying.

CTE CareerSurvey.pdf

The following links contain information regarding the CTE Programs of Study offered at Merkel ISD:

Agriculture: Animal Science Plant Science	Human Services: Family & Community Services
Information Technology: Web Development (P-TECH)	Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics: Engineering
Arts, Audio/Video Technology, & Communications: Graphic Design & Multimedia Arts	Manufacturing: Welding
Health Science: Healthcare Diagnostics