Programs of Study
Audio/Video & Network Systems
*Employees in this field work with the equipment used in producing sound and images. They make sure equipment is available and working.
Post-secondary Goal:
Final Cut Pro Certificate
Digital Media Design Technology Certificate
AAS Digital Media Design Technology AAS Audio Engineering
AAS Electronic Telecommunications AAS Media Technology
BS/BA Radio, Television & Film BS/BA Communications BS/BA Business Careers:
• Multimedia Artist and Animator
• Broadcast Technician
• Sound Engineering Technician
• Audio/Video Equipment Technician
• Film Video Editor
• Cinematographer
• Special Effects and Animation Artists
• Video Graphics
• Audio/Video Designers & Engineers
• Film/Radio/TV Director
Mass Communications
* Professional in this field make sure the news reaches the public, through the media of newspapers, magazines, radio, television, and film
Post-secondary Goal:
Broadcast Technologist Certificate AAS Broadcast Journalism
AAS Journalism/Mass Communication BA/BS Marketing BA/BS Advertising BA/BS Communications BA/BS Journalism Careers: • Journalism—Writers
• Writer and Author
• Publishers
• Broadcast Technicians
• Radio/TV Announcer
• Reporter
• Music Director & Composer
• Producer and Director
• Editor
• Public Relations Specialist
Programming & Software
*Professionals in this field are involved with the deployment of information technology, including implementing computer systems and software, providing technical assistance, and managing information systems.
Post-secondary Goal: (IC3) Internet Core Certification COMPTIA
CISCO
Broadband Academy
Linux+Lunix Operating System AAS Electronic Telecommunications AAS Electronics/Computer Technology AAS CAD Drafting
AAS Computer Information Systems AAS Semiconductor Manufacturing BA/BS Electrical Engineering BA/BS Mechanical Engineering BA/BS Computer Science
Careers:
• Computer Support Specialist
• Electronics Engineering Technician
• Electromechanical Technician
• Computer Technician
• Security/Fire Alarms Installer
• Computer Hardware Engineer
• IT Service Technician
• Telecommunications Technician (Line Installer and Repairer)
• Telecommunications Computer Programmer
Focuses on preparing students in the area of entry level, technical, and professional programs related to the design, development, support, and
management of hardware, software, multimedia, and systems integration services. The Technology, Media and Communications SLC has 3 Programs of Study that can be followed throughout the four years in high school.
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Extra Curricular Experiences:
Skills USA
NTHS—National Technical Honor Society Industry Certifications:
Final Cut Pro Level
Career Learning Experiences Career Preparation (Internship, Job Shadowing)
Dual Enrollment and/or #ATC: WHS WEHS
*#Advanced Audio/ *#Advanced Audio/ Video Production Video Production #Business Inf. Mgmt #Business Inf. Mgmt
Related Activities:
Industry Certifications:
Career Learning Experiences:
Dual Enrollment and/or #ATC: WHS WEHS
Related Activities:
SkillsUSA
NTHS—National Technical Honor Society
Industry Certifications: COMPTIA - A+ Certification IC3 - Internet & Computing Core Certification
Broadband Academy
Career Learning Experiences:
Career Preparation
Dual Enrollment and/or #ATC: WHS WEHS
#Prin. Of Information #Prin. Of Information Technology Technology #Computer Maint. #Computer Maint. *# Telecomm. & *#Telecomm. & Networking Networking *#Computer *#Computer Technician Technician
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Weslaco Independent School District
Four Year Graduation Plan
Weslaco High School
Class of 2008 andthereafter
Name:
Plan: Recommended
ID: DAP
SLC: Technology, Media & Communication Program of Study: Audio/Video & Network Systems Technology 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade
English I English II English III English IV
World Geography World History US History Government/Economics
Biology or Biology Biology/ Env Sys or Chemistry Chemistry or Physics 4th Science
Algebra I or Geometry PAP Geometry or Algebra II Algebra II or Pre-Calculus 4th Math
Math Modeling or School-wide
Elective PE and/or School-wide Elective Fine Arts
Speech/Professional Communications / Health
Foreign Language or Elective Foreign Language or Elective Foreign Language or Speech/Health or School-wide Elective
School-wide Elective or Career Preparation /Practicum in Audio Video Production Professional
Communications/Health
Business Information Management ATCor Computer Maintenance ATC or Computer Science I or Web mastering (1.0)
Telecommunications and Networking ATC/Dual or Audio Video Production or Electronics ATC/Dual
Computer Technician ATC/Dual or Advanced Audio Video Production ATC/Dual or Advanced Electronics Dual
PE or Elective Principles of Arts, Audio/Video
Technology, & Communications
Telecommunications and Networking ATC/Dual or Audio Video Production or Electronics ATC/Dual
Computer Technician ATC or Advanced Audio Video Production ATC/Dual or Advanced Electronics Dual
SLC: Technology, Media & Communication Program of Study: Mass Communication 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade
English I English II English III English IV
World Geography World History US History Government/Economics
Biology or Biology Biology/Env. Sys or Chemistry Chemistry or Physics 4th Science
Algebra I or Geometry PAP Geometry or Algebra II Algebra II or Pre-Calculus 4th Math
Math Modeling or School-wide
Elective PE and/or School-wide Elective Fine Arts
Speech/Professional Communications/Health Foreign Language or Elective Foreign Language or Elective
Foreign Language or Speech/Professional Communications/ Health or School-wide Elective
School-wide Elective or Thematic Elective
Speech/Professional
Communications / Health Journalism I
Business Information Management II ATC/Dual or Web mastering/ Digital Graphics or Digital & Interactive Media ATC/Dual
Photojournalism or Business Information Management II ATC/Dual or Digital & Interactive Media ATC/Dual or Career Preparation
PE or Elective
Business Information Management ATC or Computer Science I or Webmastering/ Digital Graphics
Advanced Journalism I (Newspaper) or Advanced Journalism I (Yearbook) or Thematic Elective/
Photojournalism
Advanced Journalism II (Newspaper) or Advanced Journalism II (Yearbook) or Thematic Elective
SLC: Technology, Media & Communication Program of Study: Programming & Software 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade
English I English II English III English IV
World Geography World History US History Government/Economics
Biology or Biology Biology/Env. Sys. or Chemistry Chemistry or Physics 4th Science
Algebra I or Geometry PAP Geometry or Algebra II Algebra II or Pre-Calculus 4th Math
Math Modeling or School-wide
Elective PE and/or School-wide Elective Fine Arts
Speech/Professional Communications/Health Foreign Language or Elective Foreign Language or Elective
Foreign Language or Business Management w/ Technical Applications ATC/Dual
School-wide Elective or Thematic Elective
Speech/Health Business Information Management
ATC
Business Information Management II ATC/Dual or Digital Interactive Media ATC/Dual
Computer Science II or Business Information Management II ATC/Dual or Digital Interactive MediaATC/Dual