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BHS 8th Grade Information

Ball High is home to four different, small learning communities, funded by the federal Magnet School Assistance Program. Each community focuses on career focus areas. These communities will allow students to obtain endorsements from the Texas Education Agency, such as Public Service, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), Business & Industry, Arts & Humanities. The communities are: Biomedical Engineering & the Medical Professionx, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and Media Arts and Digital Technology.

Which Career Interests you?!
Ball High School Freshman… which community interests you?

TEA 8th Grade Graduation Toolkit
TEA 8th Grade Graduation Toolkit in Spanish
Information for Planning Your High School Years & Beyond including information about the new Foundation High School Program 


How Do I Choose a Ball High Community?
Start by asking yourself, "What do I want to be?"

Biomedical Community

Professions:

  • Nurse
  • Doctor
  • x-Ray Tech
  • Emergency Medical Technician
  • Medical Equipment Designer
  • Certified Nurse's Assistant
  • Psychologist
  • EKG Technician
  • Phlebotomist

Endorsements:

  • STEM

  • Public Service

Available Course Options:

  • Galveston Career Connect

  • Dual Credit
  • Advanced Placement
  • Career Certification

STEM Community

Professions:

  • Electrical Engineer

  • Computer Assisted Drafting
  • Architect
  • Airline Pilot
  • Astronaut
  • Drafting
  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Chemical Engineer
  • Geologist
  • Civil Engineer
  • Robotics Programmer

Endorsements:

  • STEM

Available Course Options:

  • Galveston Career Connect

  • Dual Credit
  • Advanced Placement
  • Career Certification

Media Arts Community

Professions:

  • Web Designer

  • Broadcaster
  • Journalism
  • Graphic Designer
  • Audio-Visual Specialist
  • Game/APP Developer
  • Film Producer
  • Artist
  • Actress/Actor
  • Videographer

Endorsements:

  • Arts/Humanities

  • Business/Industry

Available Course Options:

  • Dual Credit

  • Advanced Placement
  • Career Certification

I & E Community

Professions:

  • Business Owner

  • Inventor
  • Marketing Specialist
  • Electrician
  • Computer/Network Technician
  • Carpenter
  • Automotive Diagnostician
  • Welding/Plumber/Air Conditioning Expert
  • Chef/ Hotel &/or Restaurant Manager
  • Event Planner

Endorsements:

  • Business/Industry

  • Public Service

Available Course Options:

  • Galveston Career Connect

  • Dual Credit
  • Advanced Placement
  • Career Connect