ADMINISTRATIONRussell Faldyn, Miller Career & Technology Center Principal

Judy Gray, Miller Career & Technology Center Assistant PrincipalTammy Veliz, Miller Career & Technology Center Counselor

MISSION STATEMENTIn partnership with the business community and parents, it is the mission of Miller Career & Technology Center to prepare all students for the transition

from high school to post-secondary and career success by providing rigorous, high quality, integrated academic training and pre-professional experiences

in compliance with current business standards.

CAREER COURSESBusiness & IndustryArchitectural Design IIArchitectural Design-PracticumAutomotive Technology I & IICisco Computer MaintenanceCisco Network Engineering I & IICulinary Arts I & IIDigital AudioFilm I & IIHospitality ServicesHospitality Services-PracticumManufacturing Engineering Manufacturing Engineering-PracticumOnline Independent Study & Mentorship-KAP/GTPACE KAP/GT

Veterinary Medical ApplicationsVeterinary AssistingPublic ServicesCosmetology I & IICriminal Justice I & IIEducation & Training-Practicum Health Science

• Clinical Rotation • Dental Assisting • EMT-Basic • Pharmacy Tech

Instructional Practices in Education & TrainingSTEMSTEM-Practicum

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSWhat is Miller Career & Technology Center? Miller Career & Technology Center serves as a central site for specialty Career & Technical Education (CTE) courses that are not offered at the student’s home campus. Miller’s CTE courses specialize in trades, applied sciences, technologies, and career preparation.What are the benefits of taking a CTE course at Miller? Many courses provide an opportunity to gain a certification, industry credentials, or field experience. The course work may provide job opportunities as well as introduce students to industry standards in a career area. Students have the opportunity to discover careers to pursue after high school graduation.How many credits will I earn for taking a Miller CTE course? All CTE courses at Miller will count as elective credits and are 2 credits/2 periods, except for Cosmetology and Pharmacy Tech which are 3 credits/3 periods. PACE KAP/GT & OISM KAP/GT are 1 credit/1 period. Students should plan to attend Miller for at least three credits/periods. Miller’s CTE courses will be paired with a core class to fit the student’s course request/needs.How do I coordinate my schedule to attend Miller and my home campus? Students attend part of the day at their home campus and part of the day at Miller. The Miller counselor and home campus counselor will create a schedule so it satisfies credit needs and Miller course request if possible. How much does it cost to attend Miller? There is no tuition; however, some programs require a fee for supplies and/or a uniform. Details on all fees will be discussed at Miller’s orientation in April for students who will be enrolled for the following school year. You can also find the fee chart in the Katy ISD course catalog.

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Is Miller available to all students? Miller courses are for KISD students classified as juniors or seniors. Sophomores and juniors can request a Miller course for the following school year. Some courses have an age requirement at the start of the school year. Students requesting a Miller course are not guaranteed the course will be taught for that school year. Decisions as to whether a particular course will be taught are based upon the number of students requesting the course and the availability of personnel. How do I request a Miller course? Sophomores and juniors may request a Miller course to take during their junior or senior year during course selection time. Students will request a Miller course online through PowerSchool. Students will not request a Miller course through their home campus course selection process. See the counselor for more information regarding requesting a Miller course.How do I know if I will get the Miller course I requested? Students will be notified of enrollment to Miller in the late spring via email. Courses at Miller have limited enrollment. If requests for a course exceeds the maximum allowed enrollment, the students’ request into a program may be determined by the following factors: completed prerequisites, discipline, unexcused absences, and official GPA. All of the CTE courses at Miller represent a commitment to attend for a full school year. Miller courses include a coherent sequence of curriculum for two semesters.Will I be able to take extra-curricular activities such as sports, music, etc.? In most cases the counselor will work with your schedule so you can attend Miller and participate in extra-curricular activities. How will I get to and from my home campus and Miller? Bus transportation is available for Miller students or students may provide their own transportation. Those students that are enrolled in the morning Miller classes are picked up from a designated neighborhood pick up point and transported to Miller. Miller students will not be picked up from their home campus to attend Miller in the morning. After the morning classes are dismissed, the students will be transported to their home campus. Students enrolled in the afternoon Miller classes, will be transported from their home campuses to Miller and then transported to a designated drop off point in their neighborhood upon dismissal. Students will not be bussed back to their home campus after Miller is dismissed at 2:40.Will I graduate from Miller? No, Miller is an auxiliary campus. Miller students will graduate from their home campus.Do you have any AP credit classes? We offer PACE KAP/GT, OISM KAP/GT as well as Advanced Placement courses in several core areas.

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Miller Career & Technology Center1734 Katyland Drive • Katy, TX 77493

281.237.6300

It is the policy of Katy ISD not to discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, religion, color, gender, age, or national origin in its educational programs and/or activities including

career and technology programs, nor in its employment practices.

http://www.katyisd.org/campus/MCTC/Pages/default.aspx

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BUSINESS & INDUSTRY8030V Architectural Design II (2 credits) Grades: 11-12 Prerequisite: Architectural Design I

This hands-on project based course provides an introduction to design history, techniques and tool related to production drawings, renderings and scaled models for commercial or residential architecture. Become familiar with Autodesk software to design and document solutions for course projects.

8001V Practicum in Architectural Design (2 credits) Grade: 12 Prerequisite: Architectural Design II and Algebra II or concurrent enrollment in Algebra II

This project-based course builds upon architectural design foundations and increases understanding of working drawings, construction techniques, and building code requirements. Students may have the opportunity to gain field experience through field trips, guest speakers and job shadowing.

8700V Auto Tech I Maintenance & Light Repair (2 credits) Grades: 11-12 After passing a safety course get your hands dirty learning how to do basic vehicle maintenance including oil changes, brake jobs, and wheel alignments. Learn how to run diagnostic tests to determine vehicle issues. The Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) optional Student Certification exams are available during spring semester.

8710V Auto Tech II-Automotive Service (2 credits) Grade: 12 Prerequisite: Auto Tech I

Further your knowledge of vehicle maintenance by learning about computer controlled systems including anti-lock brake systems and traction control systems, and Powertrain control modules.

8664V Cisco Computer Maintenance (2 credits) Grades: 11-12Students who complete this course will learn about computer hardware and software, and IT practical knowledge. Through hands-on labs, learn how to build computer systems, troubleshoot and repair computers, printers and mobile devices, install and configure operating systems (Windows and Linux), learn networking concepts and IT security. Course prepares students for the CompTIA A+ exam.

8371V Culinary Arts (2 credits) Grades: 11-12Occupationally specific instruction includes knife skills, industry-specific vocabulary, hands on practice in all areas of food production specific to a restaurant and catering kitchen. Students will also focus on learning skills for restaurant management and service.

8373V Practicum in Culinary Arts (2 credits) Grade: 12 Prerequisite: Culinary Arts

Practicum students are expected to produce more complex dishes appropriate for restaurant service at the on-site bistro and for competition. Students operate the Old Town Bistro.

8648V Cyber Security I (one credit fall semester) Grade: 12 8649V Cyber Security II (one credit spring semester) Grade: 12Prerequisite: Cisco Computer Maintenance or Cisco Network Engineering I/Lab

This course provides an understanding of cybersecurity concepts, system vulnerabilities, common cyber-attack mechanisms and tools, intrusion detection systems, and methods to mitigate cybersecurity risks. Simulated and hands-on labs provide experience in various areas including firewall, router, and switch security, cryptography, encryption, VPNs, virtualization, steganography, hashing, security design principles, and social engineering. Course prepares students for CompTIA Security+ exam.

8027V Digital Audio I (1 credit fall semester) Grades: 11-12 8028V Digital Audio II (1 credit spring semester) Grades: 11-12Explore careers in the exciting world of audio including areas of music production, live sound, film production, animation, game design, and radio and television broadcasting. Using Digital Audio Work Stations (DAWS) such as ProTools for recording and mixing, develop an understanding of the industry with a technical emphasis on production and critical listening skills. Students may have the opportunity to test for the DANTE Level I Certification.

8016V/8018V Dual Credit Digital Audio I (1 credit Fall semester) Grades: 11-12 8017V/8019V Dual Credit Digital Audio II (1 credit Spring semester) Grades: 11-12 HCC Admission Requirements, TSI Requirement, $50 fee per HCC course

Students earn six college credit hours upon successful completion of Fall semester: MUSC 1335 Commercial Music Software (3 credits) and MUSC 1331: MIDI I (3 credits). Upon successful completion of Spring semester students earn another six college hours: MUSC 1323 Audio Electronics and MUSC 1327 Audio Engineering I.

8005V Film I-Advanced Audio Video Production (2 credits) Grades: 11-12 Prerequisite Recommended: Audio Video Production I

Designed to provide training for entry-level employment in movie, video and television production careers. Receive instruction operating different types of cameras, audio, technique, digital editing and film production using an Avid platform. Learn how to create media graphics for film and video, script writing, direction, special effects, signal control and monitoring equipment. Students may have the opportunity to test for the DANTE Level I Certification.

8006V/8007V Dual Credit Film I-Advanced Audio Video Production (2 credits) Grades: 11-12 HCC Admission Requirements, TSI Requirement, $50 fee per HCC course

Students earn six college credit hours upon successful completion of this course; RTVB 1321: TV Field Production and RTVB 1329: Scriptwriting

8035V Film II (2 credits) Grade: 12 Prerequisite: Film I

Receive advanced instruction in the operation of different types of cameras, mastery of media graphics, electronic editing, color correction, audio techniques, lighting, script writing, direction, production, special effects, signal control and monitoring equipment. Students have the opportunity to earn the Adobe Premier certification.

8363V Hospitality Services-Hotel & Restaurant Management (two credits) Grades: 11-12

Discover a career in hotel and restaurant management through a partnership with the Wyndham Houston West Energy Corridor Hotel and local Katy/Houston hotel properties. Gain first-hand experience by rotating as trainees in Executive Offices, Food and Beverage, Guest Services and facilities Management. Occupationally specific instruction includes the ServSafe® training and certification exam.

8366V Practicum in Hospitality Services (2 credits) Grade: 12 Prerequisite: Hospitality Services - Hotel & Restaurant Management

Continue exploring the hotel and restaurant management industry as you participate in a non-paid internship at an approved hotel, restaurant, club or travel agency.

8057V Manufacturing Engineering I (one credit fall semester) Grades: 11-12 8058V Manufacturing Engineering II (one credit spring semester) Grades: 11-12 Prerequisite: Principles of Applied Engineering or Principles of Manufacturing, and Algebra II or concurrent enrollment in Algebra II

Develop skills in Automation and Mechatronics Engineering utilizing innovative computer simulations and hands-on training stations to apply learned skills in hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical fabrication, thermodynamics, electrical control and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s) in a real world environment. Discover Fanuc controllers in Robotics and Computer Numerical Control (CNC).

8059V Practicum in Manufacturing Engineering (2 credits) Grade: 12 Prerequisite: Manufacturing Engineering I & II

Create solutions in Automation and Manufacturing by mastering the Tabletop Mechatronics station, Fanuc Robotic Arm and Fanuc Computer Numerical Control (CNC). Turn CAD drawings into 3D models on a 3D printer. Apply previously studied manufacturing knowledge to a real world and simulated manufacturing environment.

8655V Cisco Network Engineering I (1 credit - taken concurrently w/ Network Engineering I Lab) Grades: 11-12 8675V Network Engineering I Lab (1 credit - taken concurrently w/ Network Engineering I) Grades: 11-12 Prerequisite: Algebra II or concurrent enrollment in Algebra II

Introduction to the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the internet and other computer networks. Principles and structure of IP addressing and fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media, and operations are introduced to provide foundation for the curriculum. After successful completion of the course, students will receive a Certificate of Completion from the Cisco Academy.

8656V Cisco Network Engineering II (1 credit - taken concurrently w/ Network Engineering II Lab) Grade: 12 8676V Network Engineering II Lab (1 credit - taken concurrently w/ Network Engineering II) Grade: 12 Prerequisite: Network Engineering I and Lab

Learn how to configure a router and switch for basic functionality. By end of course students will be able to configure and troubleshoot routers and switches and resolve common issues with RIPv1, RIPv2, single area and multi-area OSPF and virtual LANs. After completion, students will receive a Certificate of Completion from the Cisco Academy. Course prepares students for 100-101 Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part I (CND1) Certification exam. Upon successful completion of exam, student is awarded the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification.

0136VIR/0137VIR Online Independent Study & Mentorship KAP/GT (1 credit) Grades: 10-12OISM offers a nontraditional learning experience to students who have the ability to create innovative products or performances. Develop a product proposal, conduct in-depth research, work with a mentor from the business or professional community related to the chosen topic and prepare for a public presentation of the product or performance at the end of the school year. Availability of seats in course is limited. Priority will be given to upper classmen.

*8550V PACE KAP/8551V PACE KAP/GT (1 credit) Grade: 12 Prerequisite: Students with a 3.8 GPA or higher, enrollment in AP English Literature at MCTC

Participate in a non-paid internship program with a professional to experience the demands and expectations of the profession first hand. This internship provides students the opportunity to reinforce, apply and transfer their knowledge and skills. Research, design and construct a project on a topic related to a career interest under the supervision of a mentor.

8147V Veterinary Medical Applications (2 credits) Grades: 11-12Provides an introduction to animal care, handling, health, safety, sanitation, surgical preparation, anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology. Students may be eligible to take the Certified Veterinary Assisting (CVA) exam offered through the Texas Veterinary Medical Association. Upon successful completion of exam students will need to properly document an additional 300 hours of clinical experience.

8148V Vet Assisting (2 credits) Grade: 12 Prerequisite: Veterinary Medical Applications

Includes a non-paid internship at a veterinary clinic or animal shelter where students may acquire hours needed to obtain CVA certification. The additional 300 hours must be supervised by a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) and completed within one calendar year of taking the CVA exam.

PUBLIC SERVICES8743V Introduction to Cosmetology (1 credit - taken concurrently w/ Cosmetology I) Grades: 11-12 8744V Cosmetology I (2 credits - taken concurrently w/ Introduction to Cosmetology) Grades: 11-12Explore the exciting industry of Cosmetology as you are trained in the latest trend haircuts as well as traditional haircuts, color and highlighting techniques, manicures and pedicures and facials. Practice on manikins to gain experience in preparation for servicing clients in Cosmetology II.

8751V Cosmetology Design & Color Theory (1 credit - taken concurrently with Cosmetology II) Grade: 12 8752V Cosmetology II (2 credits - taken concurrently with Design & Color Theory) Grade: 12 Prerequisite: Cosmetology I

Put your skills to the test as you service clients on campus. Continue to learn new skills and techniques in the industry. You may be eligible to take the exam for your Cosmetology license through the state if all requirements are met by the end of your senior year of high school.

8990V Instructional Practices in Education & Training (2 credits) Grades: 11-12 Prerequisite recommended: Principles of Education & Training

Provides the opportunity to explore the exciting career of teaching through classroom instruction and field experience in a school setting. Observe and experience various aspects of teaching by rotating through local Katy ISD schools and facilities. Non-paid internship provides experience in child development and principles of effective teaching practices. Addresses topics related to children in Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade.

8991V Practicum in Education & Training (2 credits) Grade: 12 Prerequisite: Instructional Practices in Education & Training

Provides more in-depth experience in the classroom. Lesson creation, classroom management skills, and teaching methods are studied. The Practicum provides a broader internship experience, including child development centers and other education facilities.

*8082V Clinical Rotation-Practicum in Health Science (2 credits) Grade: 12 Prerequisite: Principles of Health Science and Health Science Theory

Provides practical applications of previously learned knowledge and skills through classroom and clinical settings. Students may rotate through various departments of area hospitals, community health centers and medical offices while observing professional health care providers. Course also prepares students for the certified EKG Technician exam.

8092V Dental Assisting-Practicum in Health Science (2 credits) Grade: 12 Prerequisite: Principles of Health Science and Health Science Theory

Learn to sterilize instruments, operate suction devices, process X-rays and make impressions for dental fixtures. Administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, patient records and ordering supplies are also incorporated. Students are prepared for the Registered Dental Assistant Exam.

*8085V EMT Basic-Practicum in Health Science (2 credits) Grade: 12 Prerequisite: Principles of Health Science and Health Science Theory

Provides instruction in emergency medical care to persons with severe injuries or illness. Lecture, hands-on skills practice and clinical experience prepares students to be tested in national mandated patient care skills and the EMS National Registry examination at the Emergency Medical Technician-Basic level.

*8086V Pharmacy Tech-Practicum in Health Science (2 credits - taken concurrently w/ Pharmacology) Grade: 12 8097V Pharmacology (1 credit - taken concurrently w/ Pharmacy Tech) Grade: 12 Prerequisite: Principles of Health Science and Health Science Theory

Requirement: Must have a social security number to register as a Technician in training and must provide a specific clean drug test. Prepares students to support pharmacists by providing assistance during patient consultation, counter dispensing operations, prescription preparation, and performing a wide range of duties for both retail and hospital based pharmacies. Opportunity to become Registered Pharmacy Technician after passing the optional certification exam and completing the registration process. May earn Sterile Compounding and Aseptic Technique (SCAT) certification necessary for hospital pharmacies. Non-paid internship available during the spring semester at an approved pharmacy.

8970V Law Enforcement I (1 credit - taken concurrently with Court Systems & Practices) Grades: 11-12 8972V Court Systems and Practices (1 credit - taken concurrently with Law Enforcement I) Grades: 11-12Investigate the history and philosophy of criminal justice in Law Enforcement I. Experience real world scenarios through a Judgement and Use of Force simulator, analyze crime scenes and practice traffic stops as you learn about criminal law. In Court Systems & Practices participate in mock trials while exploring the structure of the American court system, right to counsel, prosecution, types and rules of evidence, and sentencing.

8976V Law Enforcement II (1 credit - taken concurrently with Criminal Investigations) Grade: 12 8984V Criminal Investigations (1 credit - taken concurrently with Law Enforcement II) Grade: 12 Prerequisite: Law Enforcement I and Court Systems and Practices

Further your knowledge in Law Enforcement II as you dive into the impact, crime trends and theories related to the causes of crime. Learn about the Search and Seizure process as well as how interview and interrogation processes work. In Criminal Investigations learn terminology and procedures related to investigating crime scenes. Study evidence collection, fingerprinting and courtroom presentation through case studies and simulated crime scenes. Gain experience collecting and analyzing bodily fluids, hairs, fibers, shoe and tire impressions, bite marks, blood spatter, firearms and ammunition and other types of evidence.

STEM8660V Practicum in STEM (2 credits) Grade: 12 Prerequisite-Engineering Science

Project-based course designed for students to apply STEM concepts and principles in a classroom and workplace environment. Focus on planning, managing and providing scientific research and professional standards and services as required by business and industry. May have the opportunity to participate in job shadowing, mentoring and/or field experience. *For these classes students must meet several requirements before school begins to maintain eligibility for this course. These requirements include, but are not limited to clear background check, negative drug screen, specific vaccinations and proof of legal immigration status. Details will be provided to students accepted into the program at a mandatory orientation in the Spring. (This may also be applicable to PACE students with specific internships.)

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