The Social Services Academy (SSA) creates a community where students have first-hand experiences that broaden their understanding of the skills and knowledge essential to careers serving society in healthcare, education, mental health, and social work. Our teachers support caring students who, in an effort to better society, learn to empathize with the needs of an individual and a diverse global community.
The Social Services Academy (SSA) creates a community where students have first-hand experiences that broaden their understanding of the skills and knowledge essential to careers serving society in healthcare, education, mental health, and social work. Certifications include Medical Assisting, EKG Technician, Nutrition Food and Wellness, AISD Substitute and Para-educator certifications. Our teachers support caring students who, in an effort to better society, learn to empathize with the needs of an individual and a diverse global community. We prepare students for college and careers in the growing fields of Health Science, Education, and Human Services.
Assistant Principal: Pending, (512) 841-9900, ext. Pending
Counselor - April Giuffre, (512) 841-9900, ext. 71866 - april.giuffre@austinisd.org
CTE Programs of Study Course Information Overview
| Cluster | Program of Study | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education and Training | Teaching and Training | Principle of Human Services (8700.00.Y) PEIMS Coding 13021200 (1 credit) | Human Growth & Development (8643.RO00.Y) PEIMS Coding 13014300 (1 credit) | Instructional Practices (8642.HA00.Y) PEIMS Coding 13014400 (2 credits) | Practicum in Evelion & Training) (First Time Taken) (8641.HAOO.Y) PEIMS Coding 13014500 (2 credits) Educational Aide Certification Project Based Research (8210.HAOO.Y) PEIMS 12701500 (1 credit) |
| Health Science | Diagnostics and Therapeutic services | Principles of Health Science (1 credit) | Health Science Theory (8215.HA00.Y) PEIMS Coding 13020400 (1 credit) | Anatomy and Physiology (8217.HAOO.Y) PES Coding 13020600 PEIMS Coding 13021015 (1 credit) or Practicum in Health Science (First Time Taken) (8211.HAOO.Y) PEIMS Coding 13020500 (2 credits) or Medical Assisting Certification | Practicum in Health Science (Second Time Taken) (8221.HAOO.Y) PEIMS Coding 13020510 (2 credits) EKG Technician Certification |
| Human Services | Family and Community Service | Principals of Human Services PEIMS Coding 13024200 | Human Growth & Development PEMS Coding 13014300 | Counseling and Mental Health Practicum in Human Services Community Health Worker Certification | Practicum in Human Services Project Based Research (8210.HAOO.Y) |
| Meets Science Graduation Requirements | Anatomy and Physiology (8217.HA00.Y) PEIMS Coding 13020600 (1 credit) | ||||
| Electives Only | Professional Communications (8704.HA00.Y) PEIMS Coding 13009900 PEIMS | Counseling and Mental Health (8502.RO00.X) Coding 13024600 |
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