Our students have access to academies in state of the art facilities at their home high school campus.

These academies give our students future ready opportunities without needing to leave their home campus.

CTA courses, fine arts, athletics, and advanced academics all under one roof!

Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

• The objective of the CISD Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Academy is to provide students with a general understanding of production, processing, engineering, technology, marketing, distribution and development of agricultural commodities
• Students will be given the opportunity to participate in Supervised Agricultural Experiences
• Students participate in Future Farmers of American (Career and Technical Student Organization)
• Students have the opportunity to receive the following Industry Based Certifications:
  • OSHA 10 hour General Safety
  • Texas Cattle Feedyard Technician (Cattle Care and Handling and Machinery Operation, Repair and Maintenance)
  • Texas Floral Certifications
  • American Welding Society D-9.1 Certifications
• Students have the potential to compete in supervised events and earn thousands of dollars in scholarships each year
   

Business, Finance and Marketing Academy

• The objective of the Business and Technology Academy is to prepare students to plan, direct and coordinate the management of public and private business.
• Students have the opportunity to receive the following Industry Based Certifications:
  • Microsoft Office Suite Certification
• Students can participate in Business Clubs and UIL activities associated with business skills
• Students can experience work based learning opportunities through participation in PRO internships (Pursuing Real Opportunities) and working in the school store
   

Health Science

• Provides an overview of the therapeutic, diagnostic, health informatics, support services and biotechnology research
• Students can take courses in medical terminology and anatomy & physiology
• Students also receive the opportunity to participate in clinical experiences
• Interested students can also obtain emergency medical technician (EMT) and certificate nurses aid (CNA)

STEM Academy

• Students in the STEM academy can take courses in computer programming and Engineering
• Engineering students earn 12 hours of dual credit and scholarship money from West Texas A&M’s award winning engineering program
• Students in computer programming classes learn Python and Java
• Students can compete in robotics competitions and several other UIL activities associated with technology