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The Pathways

• Outgrowth of STEM communities at Ball High, designed to prepare students for interdisciplinary learning and involvement in health fields.

Real World Application

• CTE program applies learning to real-world experiences, preparing students for certification, post-graduate education, and allied health careers.

District of Distinction

• Ball High's CTE program recognized for advancing workforce development and educational excellence.

Executive Summary: A Groundbreaking Initiative

The Galveston Independent School District (GISD), Galveston College (GC), and The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) have collaboratively launched the Ball High School Health Sciences and Sciences Pathway.

The program will operate out of the new Ball High building, featuring 19 advanced laboratories.

1. Student Opportunity

• Exposure & Aspiration: Hands-on experiences fostering student motivation.
• Program Rigor: Expanded biomedical curriculum mirroring college learning.
• Certification: EMT, ECG, radiography, and more.

2. Partnership & Curriculum

A unique partnership among GISD, GC, and UTMB.

3. Benefits for Galveston Island

• Workforce Development
• Economic Vitality
• Professional Attraction

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Rationale for Laboratories

Designing a science lab that comfortably supports both practical and theoretical learning is essential. Each laboratory must be:

• Adequate in size for safe hands-on experimentation
• Flexible for group collaboration and individual learning
• Equipped for real-world applications that mirror industry and higher education expectations
• Designed to integrate lecture-based instruction with private workspaces

This intentional design ensures students gain meaningful, applicable experience across the Health Sciences pathway.

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Health Science Curriculum

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