Round Rock Independent School District is committed to preparing all students for postsecondary education and careers. In order to achieve this goal the district has implemented the AchieveTexas initiative. AchieveTexas focuses on the 16 career clusters and corresponding programs of study to provide guidance to students on career options and the neccessary coursework to achieve individual college and career goals.
What is a Career Cluster?
A career cluster is a grouping of occupations and broad industries based on commonalities. Round Rock ISD supports the career clusters through academies that offer programs of study for high need, high demand, high wage careers.
What is a Program of Study?
A program of study is a recommended sequence of coursework based on a student’s interest or career goal and corresponds to one of the 16 career clusters. Round Rock ISD offers a variety of course offerings to fulfill the recommended career-related electives for each program of study. Programs of Study specific to Round Rock ISD are listed below.
Academy of Health Science
Clinical
Health Science
Pre-Medicine
Sports Medicine
Veterinary Science
Academy of International Business & Economics
Business Finance & Administration
Finance
Hospitality & Tourism: Culinary
Marketing
Academy of Professional Studies
Communication
Education & Training
Visual & Performing Arts/Fine Arts
To learn more about courses in the Visual & Performing Arts/Fine Arts Program of Study, please visit the Fine Arts page by clicking here.
Human Services
Hospitality & Tourism: Hospitality Services
Law, Safety, & Security
Academy of Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics (STEM)
Agriculture Mechanics & Metal Technologies
Agriculture Small Animal Management
Architecture
Arts, A/V Technology, & Communication
Biotechnology
Biomedical Science: Project Lead the Way
Computer Science/Programming
Construction Management
Digital & Interactive Media
Energy, Power, & Transportation
Energy & Natural Resources Technology/Wildlife
Engineering: Project Lead the Way
Graphic Design & Illustration
Health Science
Information Technology
Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (JROTC)
Principles of Floral Design
Academy of Visual & Performing Arts (VPA)
Visual & Performing Arts/Fine Arts
Learn more about VPA Academy courses and pathways at Cedar Ridge & Westwood