We are WHS
•Prep
Academics
•College Preparation
•On-Level
•Pre-AP*
•Above level
•Prepares students for AP classes
•Pre-AP GT*
•Above level
•Faster paced the traditional Pre-AP
•Prepares students for AP classes
•AP*
•College Level Work
•College Credit
*These classes receive an additional GPA point
Academics
continued
•Over 60 Pre-AP and AP classes
•Offer Calculus 3
•Variety of Advanced Science Classes
What is
Magnet?
Specialized programs designed to
meet the needs, interests, and/or
talents of the students in HISD
What is Westside’s
Magnet Program?
Integrated Technology- A multifaceted program that allows
students to investigate a career
that involves technology
What Careers are
included in this program?
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Business Administration
Culinary Arts
Computer Programming
Computer Maintenance
Digital Photography
Technical Theatre
Engineering
Health Science
Filmmaking
Video Game Design
Who Should Apply?
Non-zoned students interested in attending
Westside to study one or more of the career
pathways offered in the magnet program
Business Administration
Program
9th
Prin. Business,
Marketing, &
Finance
10th
Virtual Business
11th
Business
Management
12th
Internship (3
periods)
Entrepreneurship
Culinary Arts
and
Entrepreneurship Program
9th
10th
11th
Prin. Business,
Marketing, &
Finance
Culinary Arts
Practicum in Culinary
Arts 1
(2 per)
12th
Practicum in
Culinary Arts
2 (2 per)
Information Technology
(Computer Programming and Computer Maintenance)
9th
Principles of
Information
Technology
10th
11th
Pre-AP
Computer
Science
(PYTHON)
Pre-AP
Computer
Science 2
(JAVA)
Computer
Maintenance
Networking
*A+
Certification
*N+
Certification
12th
AP CS 1 (Java)
*College level
course
Research and IT
Solutions
Fine Arts
Digital Photography and Technical Theatre
9th
10th
11th
12th
Art 1
Digital Photo
(Pre-AP option)
Digital Photo
(Pre-AP option)
Digital Photo
(AP option)
Tech. Theatre 1
Tech. Theatre 2
Tech. Theatre 3
Tech. Theatre 4
Engineering
(WEGA)
9th
10th
11th
12th
Principles of
Engineering*
Intro to
Engineering
Design
Digital
Electronics
Engineering
Drafting and
Design
*Concepts of Engineering replaces POE freshman year for students that
did not meet qualifications for WEGA
Health Science
9th
10th
Principles of
Health Science
Medmicro
Biology/Patho*
11th
Anatomy and
Physiology
12th
Practicum in
Health Science
(2 per)
* Students will have an opportunity to apply for Futures Academy of Health
Science
Filmmaking*
9th
Principles of Art,
Audio Video
Technology and
Communication
10th
Digital &
Interactive Media
11th
Audio Video
Production 1
*This program is a Linked Learning Program!
12th
Advanced
Audio Video
Production
(2 per)
Video Game Design
9th
Principles of Art,
Audio Video
Technology and
Communication
10th
Web Technology
11th
Video Game
12th
Advanced
Video Game
What is Futures Academy?
A specialized program that allows
students to earn an Associate’s
Degree toward a high demand
career field- FOR FREE- while
attending high school
What is Westside’s Futures
Academy Program?
• Health Science
• Students will earn and
Associate of Science degree
• Partnership with UT MD
Anderson School of Health
Professions and Houston
Community College
Who should apply to the
Futures Academy?
• Zoned and non-zoned students
wishing to participate in the
program