National History Fair
07/20/2020

History Fair

 

National History Fair

The National History Day (NHD) competition is a wonderful opportunity for students to grow their knowledge and love for history. The students are able to learn through conducting research, using critical thinking skills, evaluating author bias, and drawing conclusions. Our state and national champions have traditionally all finished in the top 10% of their graduating classes and have continued to use the skills they have learned through the NHD program to be successful in top ranked universities. In the words of our four time national champion, Matthew Broussard, “NHD gave me the research and interview skills I needed to be ready for life after high school.”

 

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Advanced Academics
07/20/2020

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Advanced Academics

Goose Creek CISD offers a variety of college level classes at the secondary level. Students are able to register for dual credit courses through Lee College. Each year, several students earn college credit through dual credit courses. GCCISD offers many Advanced Placement (AP) courses throughout the district. We have an open enrollment policy for both Pre-AP and AP courses. This means that students identified as Gifted and Talented as well as those who are non-identified but highly motivated are eligible for course enrollment. The College Board’s Advanced Placement Program enables students to pursue college level studies while still in high school. The district provides motivated students a large variety of courses in many subject areas. Based on a student’s performance on the rigorous AP exams, students can earn credit, advanced placement, or both, for college. Please contact your student’s high school counselor to determine course availability on each high school campus.

 

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Robotics
07/20/2020

Robotics

 

Robotics

The Blarglefish is Goose Creek CISD’s robotics team. The team was established in 2004, and has competed at world championships four times over the last five years. The Blarglefish Robotics team utilizes STEM concepts and the assistance of mentors to build a robot in 6 weeks that completes a specific set of tasks during the competition. Our robotics team competes at various local events, and based on performance they have the ability to compete at state and world championships. Most recently (2019), our robotics team earned the Jack Kamen Imagery Award and the Gracious Professionalism Award.

 

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Health Science Career Academy
07/20/2020

Health Science Career Academy

 

Health Science Career Academy

The Goose Creek CISD Health Science Career Academy, housed at Ross S. Sterling High School, partners with Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital, Walgreens, Altus, local nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, and other local healthcare facilities to provide students with opportunities to experience diverse healthcare occupations.

 

Students step into biomedical science professionals' roles and investigate topics about medicine, physiology, genetics, and microbiology. Students experience a rich learning environment with the newly renovated academy, which includes a pharmacy lab and pharmacy counter, an emergency medical technician (EMT) lab equipped with an ambulance simulator, a certified clinical medical assistant (CCMA) lab equipped with two patient rooms and a phlebotomy lab, and a certified nursing assistant (CNA) lab. Students can earn either a Public Service or a STEM Endorsement and industry certifications such as Microsoft Office Specialist, CNA, CCMA, Pharmacy Technician, EKG, and Phlebotomy.

 

The Health Science Academy earned a Model Academy Designation from the National Career Academy Coalition (NCAC) based on the National Standards of Practice for Career Academies. The academy will serve as a tour site for aspiring academics across our nation, providing many opportunities for student leadership and growth.

 

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STEM Career Academy
07/20/2020

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STEM Career Academy

The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Career Academy is at Lee High School. The STEM Academy has earned Model Academy Status by the National Career Academy Coalition and a state T-STEM designation through the Texas Education Agency. ExxonMobil is the academy’s Partner in Education. Exxon provides opportunities to learn about this industry through field experiences, job shadowing, and guest speakers. There are four pathways under the STEM academy, each focusing on a different theme within the STEM industry. The Engineering Pathway provides an honors weighted curriculum and allows hands-on learning to students. Students will utilize the Engineering Design process throughout their tenure at Lee High School. The STEM Academy also partners with Lee College in offering the Instrumentation Pathway, where students can obtain Dual Credit and a level II certification as an Instrumentation Technician. Robotics will expose students to Industrial Robotics and Drones. In the Robotics Pathway, students will have the opportunity to earn their FAA Drone Pilots License. Our newest pathway, Renewable Energy, is the fastest growing industry with over 10,000 jobs left unfilled due to a lack of a workforce. These students will be the problem-solvers of the future.

 

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Global Business Career Academy
07/20/2020

Global Business Academy

 

Global Business Career Academy

The Global Business Career Academy at GCM offers students an engaging business and finance curriculum, job shadowing, internships, career certifications and preparations for the business world. Academy students choose between the Business Administration or Finance programs of study. Business partners such as Beacon Credit Union and Chevron-Philips provide direct opportunities to learn about the business and finance world. Students can earn a Business & Industry Endorsement along with Microsoft Office Specialist certifications.

 

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Stuart Career Tech High School
07/20/2020

Welding Student

 

Stuart Career Tech High School

Stuart Career Tech High School is a unique combination of early college high school and career academy models that prepare schools for high skill, high wage, high demand careers. The students have the opportunity to earn a college associate degree or certificate and industry certifications in partnership with Lee College. Career academies include the Advanced Automotive Academy, the Culinary Arts Academy, the Environmental Conservation Academy, and the Manufacturing and Industrial Maintenance Academy.

 

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IMPACT Early College High School
07/20/2020

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IMPACT Early College High School

IMPACT Early College High School is an innovative early college high school that allows students the opportunity to earn an associate degree, in partnership with Lee College, while earning their high school diploma at the same time. IMPACT has received many local and national recognitions, including the following:

 

  • Bronze Medal in U.S. News and World Report’s Best High School Rankings 2015
  • Silver Medal in U.S. News and World Report’s Best High School Rankings 2016
  • Silver Medal in U.S. News and World Report’s Best High School Rankings 2017
  • Named to Newsweek’s “Beating the Odds” list, for preparing their students for college while also overcoming the obstacles posed by students at an economic disadvantage, 2015 & 2016
  • Received an “A” in Houstonia Magazine’s list of Top Houston Area Public High Schools 2016
  • Recognized by Niche as one of the Best Public Schools in America 2018 & 2019
  • Named to the Texas Honor Roll in 2017-18 and 2018-19, which recognizes public schools that demonstrate high levels of student academic achievement, improvement in achievement over time and reduction in achievement gaps.

 

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