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Board takes first read of 2026–27 high-school course catalog; several new courses proposed
Summary
Staff presented a first read of proposed additions and modifications to the 2026–27 high‑school course catalog, including horticulture pathway courses, medical terminology, Algebra I Honors, Earth Science Honors and reclassification of selected CTE and dual-credit courses; second/final read set for Sept. 23.
At Tuesday’s meeting staff presented the first read of the 2026–27 high-school course catalog, which the board’s policy IHA requires for significant changes.
Proposed additions include nursery/greenhouse/garden center technology (as part of the horticulture/AFNR pathway), medical terminology at Southpointe High School, Algebra I Honors for students on an accelerated track, Earth Science Honors to be offered prior to biology and count as a lab science, World History Modern AP for honors-track ninth graders, and expanded state-approved multilingual learners courses.
Staff said the course catalog process ran from Aug. 5–22 and that second/final read and vote are scheduled for the board’s Sept. 23 meeting. For some course modifications, staff proposed elevating 10 CTE college-prep courses and three dual-credit courses to honors level to better match coursework rigor and remove parent fees tied to non-transferring dual-credit; ATC is applying to be a testing site so students could obtain certifications locally rather than travelling to York Tech.
Board members asked whether staffing exists to teach the new offerings; staff replied the proposed additions do not require additional staffing.
Why it matters: new course options expand career-technical and honors pathways and could alter student course-taking choices in coming years. The second read on Sept. 23 will finalize any additions or modifications.
Next step: board will consider the second and final read and vote on Sept. 23.
