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Chapel Hill ISD board approves new Academies courses including Forensic Science and Engineering pathways
Summary
Trustees approved a slate of new and revised courses aligned to the district's Academies model—including Forensic Science, Physics for Engineering, Fundamentals of Computer Science, and Personal Financial Literacy—to support college and career readiness.
Chapel Hill ISD trustees approved multiple new courses designed to align with the district's Academies model and support college- and career-ready pathways. Laura Helm, Director of the Academies, presented the recommendations, which the administration said were developed with campus teams and based on student interest and workforce trends. The motion to adopt the courses was made by Dr. Amy Hayes and seconded by David Acker; the motion passed 5-0 with two absences.
The approved course list includes Spanish for Spanish Speakers; Personal Financial Literacy and Economics; Virtual Business; Global Business; Sports & Entertainment Marketing I and II; CTE Project-Based Capstone; Forensic Science; Physics for Engineering; Fundamentals of Computer Science; and Engineering Design Process. Administration advised that all curriculum additions require board approval and were recommended to support student preparation for postsecondary options and industry credentials.
Board members asked clarifying questions during the presentation; no substantive amendments or budget votes tied to the course approvals were recorded in the public meeting.
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