Please visit the following Website to learn more information on Round Rock
High School Academies: http://www.roundrockisd.org/index.aspx?page=2217
McNeil High School -- (512) 464-6300
Round Rock High School -- (512) 464-6000
Stony Point High School -- (512) 428-7000
Stony Point 9th Grade Campus --(512) 424-8800
Westwood High School -- (512) 464-4000
Characteristics of Academies:
Smaller groups for a sense of belonging and for interdisciplinary teaming
Focus on students’ interests and aptitudes
Clear and realistic focus on career pathways – Achieve Texas
Heightened awareness of college and career options
Partnering with businesses to develop a qualified workforce
Teacher teams working cooperatively to make the curriculum relevant
to the learning and tie it to career pathways
RRISD ACADEMIES and PROGRAMS of STUDY
Round Rock High School:
I. Academy of Professional Studies:
i. Government and Public Administration
ii. Human Services
iii. Fine Arts (Art, Band, Choir, Dance, Orchestra)
iv. Law, Safety, and Security
v. Education and Training
vi. Hospitality and Tourism
II. Academy of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
i. Architectural Design
ii. Computer Maintenance
iii. Computer Programming
iv. Digital and Interactive Media
v. Engineering (Project Lead The Way)
vi. Engineering Design and Presentation
vii. Graphic Design and Illustration
viii. Health Science (no certifications available)
ix. Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning
x. Energy, Power, and Transportation
III. Academy of International Business and Economics
i. Business Management and Administration
ii. Finance
iii. Information Technology
iv. Marketing
Westwood High School:
I. Academy of Professional Studies:
i. Arts and AV Technology and Communication
ii. Communications
iii. Human Services
iv. Education and Training
II. Academy of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
i. Architecture and Construction
ii. Biotechnology
iii. Engineering (Project Lead The Way)
iv. Health Science (no certifications available)
v. Jr. Reserve Officer Training Corps
III. Academy of International Business and Economics
i. Business Management and Administration
ii. Finance
iii. Information Technology
iv. Marketing
IV. Academy of Visual and Performing Arts
i. Art
ii. Dance
iii. Music
iv. Theatre Comprehensive
v. Theatre Performance
V. International Baccalaureate Program
i. Diploma Program: Language, Second Language, Experimental Sciences, The Arts, Mathematics and Computer Science, Individuals and Societies.
Stony Point High School:
I. Academy of Professional Studies:
i. Hospitality and Tourism
ii. Communications
iii. Human Services
iv. Visual and Performing Arts (Art, Band, Choir, Dance, Orchestra)
II. Academy of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
i. Architecture and Interior Design
ii. Biotechnology
iii. Computer Maintenance
iv. Computer Programming
v. Digital and Interactive Media
vi. Engineering (Project Lead The Way)
vii. Principles of Floral Design
viii. Agricultural Science - Agricultural Mechanics and Metal Technology
ix. Agricultural Science - Energy and Natural Resources Technology/ Wildlife
x. Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps
III. Academy of International Business and Economics
i. Business Management and Administration
ii. Finance
iii. Marketing
IV. Academy of Health Science
i. Health/Science Clinical (Certifications and Advanced Courses)
1. Possible certifications include: OSHA safety, CPR, AED/CPR, Heartsaver First Aid, Texas Certified Nursing Assistant, National Pharmacy Technician, Phlebotomy Technician, Level I Veterinary Assistant, EMT Certification
ii. Pre-Medicine Science
iii. Veterinary Science
V. International Baccalaureate Program
McNeil High School:
I. Academy of Professional Studies:
i. Education and Training
ii. Hospitality and Tourism
iii. Communications
iv. Government and Public Administration
v. Human Services
vi. Fine Arts (Art, Band, Choir, Dance, Orchestra)
II. Academy of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
i. Arts, A/V Technology
ii. Computer Maintenance
iii. Computer Programming
iv. Jr. Reserve Officer Training Corps
v. Engineering (Project Lead The Way)
vi. Agricultural Mechanics and Metal Technology
vii. Agricultural and Small Animal Management
viii. Energy and Natural Resources Technology / Wildlife
ix. Transportation
III. Academy of International Business and Economics
i. Business Management and Administration
ii. Finance
iii. Information Technology
iv. Marketing
IV. Academy of Health Science
i. Health/Science Clinical (Certifications and Advance Courses)
1. Possible certifications include: OSHA safety, CPR, AED/CPR, Heartsaver First Aid, Texas Certified Nursing Assistant, National Pharmacy Technician, Phlebotomy Technician, Level I Veterinary Assistant, EMT Certification
ii. Pre-Medicine Science
iii. Veterinary Science
Cedar Ridge High School:
I. Academy of Professional Studies:
i. Education (Education and Training)
ii. Fine Arts (Art, Band, Choir, Dance, Orchestra, Theatre)
iii. Government and Public Administration
iv. Culinary Arts (Hospitality and Tourism)
v. Human Services
vi. Law Enforcement (Law, Safety, and Security: Firefighter & Law Enforcement)
II. Academy of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
i. Architectural and Interior Design
ii. Arts, AV Technology and Communication
iii. Biotechnology
iv. Computer Maintenance
v. Computer Programming
vi. Construction Management
vii. Digital and Interactive Multimedia
viii. Engineering Design and Presentation
ix. Engineering (Project Lead The Way)
x. Graphic Design and Illustration
xi. Health Science (no certifications available at this time)
xii. HVAC
III. Academy of International Business and Economics
i. Business Management and Administration
ii. Finance
iii. Information Technology
iv. Marketing
IV. Academy of Visual and Performing Arts
i. Dance
ii. Music
i. Studio Art
ii. Theatre Comprehensive
iii. Theatre Performance