Career and Technology Education (CATE)  

Faculty

  		• D. Cantu - H2  
    Hst-II (Blk)
    Pharma
    Hst-III (Blk)

  		• S. Degratizia - H1  
    Intro HST/Med Term
    Mental Health/Geranto
    HST I

  		• F. Elizondo - G2  
    Technical Introduction to Criminal Justice
    Fundamentals of Criminal Law
    Correctional System & Practices

  		• B. Freeland - H13  
    Personal & Family Development
    Family Health Needs
    Individual and Family Life
    Nutrition & Food Science
    Food Science & Technology
    Preparation for Parenting
    Child Development

  		• M. Aguirre - G13  
    BCIS I
    BIMM

  		• V. Olivares - H6  
    BCIS I
    BCIS II
    Business Management
    Business Ownership

  		• U. Puri - G10  
    Drafting
    Database
    AP Computer Science

  		• K. Velasco - A3  
    Accounting I
    Accounting II
    Recordkeeping
    BCIS I

  		• Mission Statement and Objectives  


  		• Tutoring and Conference Periods  


    Career and Technology Education (CATE) Useful Links

  		• Texas Career and Technical Education website  
    Career and technical programs are dedicated to preparing young people to manage the dual roles of family member and wage earner. Career and technical programs enable students to gain entry-level employment in a high-skill, high-wage job and/or to continue their education.

  		• Career Pathways  
    A Career Pathway or cluster is a grouping of occupations and broad industries based on commonalities. There are sixteen Career Clusters provide an organizing tool for schools. Career Pathway models have been developed for each of the Career Clusters. These models represent a recommended sequence of coursework based on a student’s interest or career goal.

  		• Achieve Texas  
    Lifelong Success for All Students

  		• Tech Prep of the Rio Grande Valley Inc  
    Tech Prep is a partnership between education and business that prepares young people for today's skilled workforce. This partnership involves high schools, colleges and universities, large and small businesses, governmental agencies -- all working together!

  		• CATEMA  
    The CATEMA™ system is an online student registration and tracking program. Career and Technology, Tech-Prep, or any other educational programs can track their schools, teachers, students, courses, and credits.