Northside students are busy applying what they have learned from their Career and Technology classes. NISD students are very successful as they compete in local, regional, state and national events.
Students brought home more than 100 regional, state and national awards in the 2010 - 2011 school year. Click here to see the list of Career and Technology students, sponsors and instructors that were recogized by the school board.
The Career and Technology programs are dynamic and students learn many new and job applicable skills through the variety of classes offered in Northside Independent School District.
Northside ISD offers a variety of Career & Technology Education Courses. The course descriptions can be found by clicking here.
High school students can earn college credits by signing up for Dual Credit or Local Articulation courses offered by Career & Technology. Some courses are offered at specific campuses and some offer classes at the college campus. Northside ISD provides college textbooks and bus transportation from the student's home campus to Northwest Vista College campus. Information about the Career & Technology college credit courses can be seen by clicking here.
For more information about earning college credits speak to your campus guidance counselor. Click here to go to the NISD Guidance and Counseling.
Information that describes NISD Career & Technology Education courses, class sequences and objectives can be found in the links below.
Course Sequences and Credits Offered
NISD Career and Technology Classes at Magnet Schools
Business Careers High School
Construction Careers Academy at Warren High School
Health Careers High School
Science and Engineering Academy at John Jay High School
The following Career and Technical Student Organizations are recognized as being an integral part of CTE instructional programs:
Business Professionals of America
DECA
Future Business Leaders of America - Phi Beta Lambda
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America
Health Occupations Students of America
National FFA Organization
SkillsUSA
Technology Student Association (TSA)
Click here for additional information.
Camp Mickey D’s is a unique summer enrichment program. High School students learn teamwork and communication skills that will help them in school, at home, and in the workplace. The San Antonio McDonald’s Owner Association partners with the area school districts. Teachers from the school districts team- teach with the McDonald’s staff in a fun-filled and enriched training experience.
