1. We are WHS

2. Academics Prep 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

3. Academics continued Over 60 Pre-AP and AP classes Offer Calculus 3 Variety of Advanced Science Classes

4. What is Magnet? Specialized programs designed to meet the needs, interests, and/or talents of the students in HISD

5. What is Westside’s Magnet Program? Integrated Technology- A multi- faceted program that allows students to investigate a career that involves technology

6. What Careers are included in this program? Business Administration Culinary Arts Computer Programming Computer Maintenance Digital Photography Technical Theatre Engineering Health Science Filmmaking Video Game Design

7. Who Should Apply? Non-zoned students interested in attending Westside to study one or more of the career pathways offered in the magnet program

8. Business Administration Program 9 th 10 th 11 th 12th Prin. Business, Marketing, & Finance Virtual Business Business Management Internship (3 periods) Entrepreneurship

9. Culinary Arts and Entrepreneurship Program 9 th 10 th 11 th 12th Prin. Business, Marketing, & Finance Culinary ArtsPracticum in Culinary Arts 1 (2 per) Practicum in Culinary Arts 2 (2 per)

10. Information Technology (Computer Programming and Computer Maintenance) 9 th 10 th 11 th 12 th Principles of Information Technology Pre-AP Computer Science (PYTHON) Pre-AP Computer Science 2 (JAVA) AP CS 1 (Java) *College level course Computer Maintenance *A+ Certification Networking *N+ Certification Research and IT Solutions

11. Fine Arts Digital Photography and Technical Theatre 9 th 10 th 11 th 12th Art 1 Digital Photo (Pre-AP option) Digital Photo (Pre-AP option) Digital Photo (AP option) Tech. Theatre 1Tech. Theatre 2Tech. Theatre 3Tech. Theatre 4

12. Engineering (WEGA) 9 th 10 th 11 th 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

13. Health Science 9 th 10 th 11 th 12th Principles of Health Science Medmicro Biology/Patho* Anatomy and Physiology Practicum in Health Science (2 per) * Students will have an opportunity to apply for Futures Academy of Health Science

14. Filmmaking* 9 th 10 th 11 th 12 th Principles of Art, Audio Video Technology and Communication Digital & Interactive Media Audio Video Production 1 Advanced Audio Video Production (2 per) *This program is a Linked Learning Program!

15. Video Game Design 9 th 10 th 11 th 12 th Principles of Art, Audio Video Technology and Communication Web Technology Video Game Advanced Video Game

16. 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

17. 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

18. Who should apply to the Futures Academy? Zoned and non-zoned students wishing to participate in the program