CTHS is an application-based school of choice serving students in grades 9-12 in a full day school setting.
Students receive core course instruction (Mathematics, English/Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies), elective course instruction (World Languages, Physical Education, Art) and highly specialized Career and Technical course instruction in their chosen program of study.
CTHS is organized around six career academies with specific career and technical programs of study. The six career academies are:
Students have opportunities to:
The following expectations apply to students who attend the Career and Technical High School:
CTHS is a school of choice open to all high school students in the Pasadena Independent School District.
Students will complete and submit an online application during the application window from October-December.
The application includes:
A student interview with the pathway instructor may be scheduled.
No fee is required to apply to CTHS.
Students must complete and submit all application materials by the application deadline.
All students with a completed application will receive email notification regarding their application status.
Students must click the confirmation link in their notification email by the date specified. Failure to accept their seat by the due date will result in the removal of the admission offer to the student.
No. Once a student has applied and been accepted, their admission renews annually unless the student and/or parent chooses to withdraw from CTHS.
A student may submit a request to change their career program/pathway one time after acceptance to the CTHS.
The student must follow the required process for requesting a change in their career program/pathway as coordinated by the campus counseling center.
All requests for changes are subject to space available requirements.
Students are served according to their Individual Education Program (IEP) through instructional support in a regular classroom setting. Students whose Individual Education Program indicate that they should receive modified content in a subject area are served in a regular classroom setting with content modifications implemented by the teachers.
A special education transition counselor, support facilitation teachers, special education case managers, along with district special education staff, will ensure proper implementation of all Individual Education Programs.
Yes. Career and Technical High School supports EL students by providing a regular education setting that includes Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) classes.
Yes. Students earn their fine arts credit through classes in art, drawing, theatre arts or floral design.
Yes. There are numerous opportunities for students to participate in leadership, service and honor organizations. Career-Technical Student Organizations (CTSO’s) are available in each academy and many specific career pathways. Clubs, organizations and honor societies based on student interest are also available.