Carroll Independent School District trustees are considering several new courses to offer during the 2025-2026 school year.

During a special workshop meeting Monday night, board members discussed 12 new courses to potentially offer to students in the next school year.

Courses include Biblical Foundations: The Hebrew Scriptures and New Testament in Western Civilization, Practicum in Culinary Arts, and Student to Industry Connection.

The Biblical Foundations course would be an English elective course for students in grades 11 and 12. It would offer an “in-depth exploration of the Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament) and the New Testament, examining their profound impact on the history, literature, art, music, and cultural development of Western civilization.”

By the end of the course, students should have a deeper understanding of the Bible’s historical significance and cultural impact. 

Carroll ISD Superintendent Jeremy Glenn told Texas Scorecard that the Biblical Foundations course “has been approved by the State Board of Education, and the Texas Education Agency offers curriculum for districts to use.”

Other proposed courses include Career Preparation I-A and II-A. These courses would be offered to grades 11 and 12 and would help students develop “essential knowledge and skills through classroom technical instruction and on-the-job training in an approved business and industry training area.” Each student would have an individual training plan that would “address job-specific knowledge and skills.” No additional costs are expected for the course.

For grades 9 through 12, the district is proposing a General Employability Skills course, which would provide students with “knowledge of the prerequisite skills for general employment as well as a means of obtaining those skills.” 

The course would help give students skills and attitudes that allow employees to “get along with their co-workers, make important work-related decisions, and become strong members of the work team.” Additionally, students would be able to explore job possibilities that link to their skillsets, abilities, and interests. Coursework would be individualized to the students’ needs and preferences. 

Other courses being considered are Activities for Daily Living, Pathophysiology, Beginning Photography, Audio/Video Production III – Sports Media and Communication, Partners in Art I, and Partners in Theatre I.

During Monday’s workshop, Executive Director for Curriculum & Instruction Gina Peddy told trustees that there will be no budgetary effect for the courses brought forward, and any expenses incurred will be picked up by the curriculum department, the career and technical education department, or the special programs department.

Glenn told Texas Scorecard that the courses being proposed have been brought forth to students and parents who have vetted them.

“Carroll ISD is always looking to add courses that promote academic rigor and improve performance. The courses our trustees are considering adding in 2025-2026 have been vetted by our curriculum department and include input from students, faculty, and parents,” said Glenn. “Our goal is to expose students to a wide range of educational opportunities.”

The board of trustees will be meeting on Monday, January 27 to approve or reject the new courses.

Emily Medeiros

Emily graduated from the University of Oklahoma majoring in Journalism. She is excited to use her research and writing skills to report on important issues around Texas.

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