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Board hears proposals to expand anatomy, engineering and dual‑credit pathways
Summary
High-school presenters proposed adding anatomy & physiology, a rebranded engineering pathway (science technology exploration) with introductory robotics and internships, and expansion of dual‑credit opportunities; presenters said full implementation could take one to five years and will depend on staffing and approvals.
High-school faculty and program leads presented proposed changes to the TMHS curriculum aimed at expanding science and career-technical opportunities. The proposals include adding anatomy and physiology to create a health-care pathway, introducing a rebranded engineering pathway called "science technology exploration" with basic physics and introductory robotics, and seeking approval for additional dual-credit courses, including an introductory special education course.
The presenters said the pathway would allow students to start in foundational biology and move into chemistry, anatomy/physiology and honors-level science in later years. "This is the final step to completing that pathway," a presenter said, describing med ops and chemistry sequences already in place and how anatomy would better prepare students for nursing, physical therapy and other health careers.
On engineering, presenters proposed an Engineering 1 course that would introduce mechanical and manufacturing concepts, with internship opportunities requiring about 60 hours per semester at local firms. Staffing limits were raised as a constraint: presenters said some classes will require either additional hires or multi‑year phase-ins. They noted the district already offers dual‑credit options in subjects such as statistics and college algebra and intends to pursue more approvals where feasible.
Board members asked about timelines and staffing; presenters estimated a rollout window of roughly one to five years depending on approvals and hiring. No binding curriculum vote was recorded; the presentation appears to be a request for board direction and future formal approvals.
