Accounting
Accounting is the language of business.
This course teaches students the basic accounting practices and procedures for operating a business. Concepts taught will include journalizing and posting transactions, preparation of financial statements, petty cash, and payroll. In addition, students will learn about ethics and social responsibility. Students can be a member of the UIL Accounting team.
Business Information Management
This course will strengthen your individual performance in the workplace and in society. Students will apply technical skills to address business applications of emerging technologies, create word processing documents, develop spreadsheets, formulate databases and create electronic presentations using appropriate business software. This course focuses on Microsoft Office software and becoming certified in those designated programs.
Career Preparation
Career Preparation is a course where the students have to have a job in order to be in the course. It is a work-based learning program, which is designed to develop essential knowledge and skills through classroom technical instruction and on-the-job training.
Here are some places that our students work at this year:
Culinary Arts
We are fortunate to have a large Culinary Arts program at Brandeis! With 5 instructors that share 2 kitchens; a traditional residential and a commercial kitchen, students participate in cooking labs anywhere from once a month to several times a week depending on the level. There are also opportunities for cooking/baking competitions, serving at events, cooking demos, field trips, and guest speakers! Students have the opportunity to earn industry certifications, such as Food Handler and Food Manager, a 5-year nationally recognized certificate.
Food Science is another science elective that is offered by Brandeis HS.
It's a Science credit designed for students in the Culinary Strand. Students dive into topics such as types of chemical reactions, food preservation methods, sensory analysis, enzymatic reactions, carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids, and more. Students get the opportunity to dive into the science of food, and eat some delicious labs along the way. For all students who meet the required prerequisites, Food Science is an amazing option.
Education & Training
The Education & Training program gives students who are interested in the teaching profession a chance to enroll in an internship- based courses; Instructional Practices or Practicum in Education. Students enrolled in these two courses earn TWO credits since it is a two period class. In Instructional Practices, students spend three days a week at Steubing Elementary or Scobee Elementary in different grade levels. Practicum in Education students work with Brandeis Special Education students in ALE classrooms.
Student Interns work with Mentor Teachers and help them in their classrooms. Some of their duties include:
- working one on one with students
- working in small groups
- assisting with lessons
- grading
- making bulletin board decorations
- making copies
Many former Instructional Practices students are now teachers at Northside schools and in surrounding areas.
It's a wonderful experience to work with elementary aged students.
Engineering Foundations
Students in Engineering Foundations classes at Brandeis High School engage in a hand’s-on, project-based curriculum that expands their knowledge base and prepares them for occupations and further study in the engineering field. In the level 1 class, Principles of Applied Engineering, students get a broad overview of all types of engineering from Civil to Robotics Engineering. They also learn about engineering documentation such as the engineering notebook and about the engineering design process. In the level 2 class, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, students learn about the different types of manufacturing with emphasis on Computer Aided Design. The CSWA - Mechanical Design and CSWA - Additive Manufacturing Industry recognized certifications are available starting in this class. In the level 3 class, Engineering, Design, and Presentation 1 - Robotics, students expand their knowledge of the engineering design process and proper engineering documentation. They also learn about robot mechanics. Finally, in the level 4 class, Engineering, Design, and Presentation 2 - Robotics, students focus on real-world application of the engineering design process as well as documentation. Emphasis is placed on advanced robot mechanics as well as programming.
Fashion Design
In the Fashion Design program, students explore career opportunities and learn employability skills.
They develop an understanding of the fashion industry with an emphasis on design, construction, and sustainability. Students develop hand sewing and sewing machine skills while creating hands-on fashion projects. Brandeis fashion students take part in many community fashion events such as Texas Fashion Week, UIW Red Dress Competition, and Los Leones Art Festival.
Forensic Science
Forensic science is a critical element of the criminal justice system. Forensic scientists examine and analyze evidence from crime scenes and elsewhere to develop objective findings that can assist in the investigation and prosecution of perpetrators of crime or absolve an innocent person from suspicion.
What can you expect to learn in forensic science?
- DNA analysis
- Ballistics analysis
- Fingerprinting
- Bloodstain pattern analysis
- And many more hands-on labs.
If this sounds fun and interesting, sign up for Forensic Science!
Graphic Design
Graphic Design & Illustration program at Brandeis provides students the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the dynamic world of visual communications.
Students have the opportunity to earn multiple industry certifications.
Students learn skills in digital illustration, photography and animation using industry standard software and equipment.
Money Matters
Money Matters teaches essential personal finance skills to students in preparation for adulthood. From paying taxes, saving and investing, buying a first car or home, choosing insurance benefits, budgeting, wise credit use, basic economic principles, to preparing for retirement, this course should be mandatory for all young people.
Our students participate in a nation-wide stock market game challenge and can earn swag!
Principles of Business, Marketing & Finance
In this course, students will gain the knowledge and skills in Economics, Global Business, Business Organization & Management, Marketing of Goods and Services, Advertising and Product Pricing and Personal Finance. Students engage in hands- on, project based projects to expand their knowledge of Business.
Students in Northside’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs spend much of their time learning through a hands-on approach that prepares students for occupations and further study. CTE programs are available in middle school and high school and are available in many career areas of interest to students. Students interested in a particular field can look at the coherent sequence of courses to see the courses that will help them prepare for their chosen careers. Students may also wish to choose an academy or magnet school designed to prepare students for careers. Northside’s career oriented high schools and middle school magnet schools include Agriculture Academy, Construction Careers Academy, Health Careers High School, Jay Science and Engineering Academy, Jones STEM Middle School, Marshall Law & Medical Services High School, NSITE (Northside School of Innovation, Technology and Entrepreneurship), and Zachry Global Communication, Information Technology & Cybersecurity Middle School. Industry recognized certifications may be earned in some courses & some courses may even allow the students to earn college credit. Any student who is interested should talk with his or her CTE instructor or counselor.
Career Exploration
All secondary students can access their Choices360 account through their NISD Portal. Choices360 helps students and families with career and post secondary planning. Included within Choices360 are tools for career and college exploration.
College Credit Opportunities
High school students can earn college credits by signing up for CTE dual credit. Some courses are offered at specific campuses and others are offered at the college campus. Information about earning college credits may be obtained from the school’s counseling department.
Programs of Study
In support of the State of Texas’ college and career planning initiative, NISD has developed multiple Programs of Study (POS) which combine rigorous academics and relevant career and technical education to create a plan of study that has real focus and purpose for students. A POS consists of a recommended coherent sequence of courses based on the student’s interest, skills, and college and career goals and provides the student and his/her family with a seamless transition to employment and/or postsecondary education and to higher wage, higher skill, and higher demand jobs in the workforce.
Industry Based Certifications
Northside offers students many opportunities to earn current industry based certifications through our CTE courses. These certifications will help students, as they exit high school, with gainful employment or assist in continuing their education.
Magnet Programs
Northside offers 8 high school and 3 middle school magnet programs for students interested in specific career fields. All high school magnet schools (except for Health Careers High School) operate as a school-within-a-school, which allows students to participate in Fine Arts programs like band, choir and orchestra, sports, and clubs and organizations on their comprehensive high school’s campus. All Northside eighth graders are eligible for enrollment. Applications are also being accepted for students outside Northside ISD. Please check with individual programs for application and age requirements. Enrollment is limited at each school. Transportation will be provided for eligible students.
Staff Contacts
Contact information for the NISD Career & Technical Education department staff can be found here.
Student Organizations for CTE
Career and Technical Student Organizations are comprised of 11 not-for-profit organizations, specifically authorized by the U.S. Congress in the Perkins Act which provides approximately $1.1 billion in state grants for CTE programs.
Northside Independent School District offers Career and Technical Education programs in Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources; Architecture and Construction; Arts, A/V Technology and Communications; Business Marketing and Finance; Education and Training; Health Science; Hospitality & Tourism; Human Services; Information Technology; Law and Public Service; Manufacturing; Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics; and Transportation, Distribution and Logistics. Admission to these programs is based on interest and aptitude, age appropriateness and class space available.
It is the policy of Northside Independent School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap in its vocational programs, services or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
Northside Independent School District will take steps to assure that lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all educational and vocational programs. For information about your rights or grievance procedures, contact the Title IX Coordinator, Stephen Daniel, at 5900 Evers Road, San Antonio, TX 78238, (210) 397-8639, and/or Director of Section 504 Joselyn Dudney at 5651 Grissom Road, San Antonio, TX 78238, (21 0) 397-8741.
El Distrito Escolar Independiente Northside ofrece programas de educación de carrera técnica en agricultura, alimentación y recursos naturales; arquitectura y construcción; artes, tecnología A/V y comunicaciones; marketing y finanzas empresariales; educación y capacitación; ciencias de la salud; hotelería y turismo; servicios humanos; tecnología informática; derecho y servicios públicos; fabricación; ciencia, tecnología, ingeniería y matemáticas; y transporte, distribución y logística. La admisión a estos programas se basa en el interés y la aptitud, la edecuación a la edad y el espacio disponible de la clase.
La política del Distrito Escolar Independiente Northside es no discriminar por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo o discapacidad en sus programas, servicios o actividades vocacionales, y proporcionar acceso equitativo a los Boy Scouts y a otros grupos juveniles designados tal como exige el Título VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles (Civil Rights Act) de 1964 y sus enmiendas, el Título IX de las Enmiendas Educativas (Education Amendments) de 1972 y la Sección 504 de la Ley de Rehabilitación (Rehabilitation Act) de 1973 y sus enmiendas.
El Distrito Escolar Independiente Northside tomará medidas para asegurar que la falta de habilidades en el idioma inglés no sea una barrera para la admisión y la participación en todos los programas educativos y vocacionales. Para obtener información sobre sus derechos o los procedimientos de queja, comuníquese con el coordinador del Título IX, Stephen Daniel, en 5900 Evers Road, San Antonio, TX 78238, (210) 397-8639 o con la directora de la Sección 504 Joselyn Dudney en 5651 Grissom Road, San Antonio, TX 78238, (21 0) 397-8741.