Career and Technical Education Programs
Continuous Notification of Nondiscrimination
Rice CISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Kenny Center, 1094 Raider Drive, Altair, TX 77412 979.234.3531
Rice CISD no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, o discapacidad en sus programas o actividades y brinda igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados. La siguiente persona ha sido designada para manejar consultas sobre las políticas de no discriminación: Kenny Center, 1094 Raider Drive, Altair, TX 77412 979.234.3531
Notification of Nondiscrimination
In its efforts to promote nondiscrimination, Rice CISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, or disability in providing education services, activities, and programs, including CTE programs, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), as amended, which incorporates and expands upon the requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Kenny Center, 1094 Raider Drive, Altair, TX 77412 979.234.3531
En sus esfuerzos por promover la no discriminación, Rice CISD no discrimina por motivos de raza, religión, color, origen nacional, sexo o discapacidad en la prestación de educación servicios, actividades y programas, incluyendo programas de CTE, de conformidad con el Título VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964, según enmendada; Título IX de las Enmiendas Educativas de 1972; y el Título II de la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades de 1990 (ADA), según enmendada, que incorpora y amplía los requisitos de la Sección 504 de la Ley de Rehabilitación de 1973, según enmendada. La siguiente persona ha sido designada para manejar consultas sobre las políticas de no discriminación: Kenny Center, 1094 Raider Drive, Altair, TX 77412 979.234.3531
Rice CISD offers career and technical education programs in Agricultural Food and Natural Resources, Audio Visual Technology and Communication, Hospitality and Tourism, Cosmetology and Personal Care Services, Business Management, Agricultural Technology and Mechanical Systems, and Health Science
All students interested in CTE Programs of Study must complete an application. The application is scored using a standardized rubric, based on the following objective criteria:
Grade-Level Appropriateness – Verification that the student’s current grade level aligns with course sequencing.
Intent to Complete Program – Student articulates a clear plan to complete the full sequence of courses in the selected Program of Study.
Post-Secondary Intent – Students express an intention to continue in the field through post-secondary education or training.
Career Alignment – Student demonstrates interest in pursuing a career related to the Program of Study.
Prior Related Coursework or Experience – Consideration of any relevant courses taken or occupational experience (e.g., internships, volunteer work).
Following the scoring process, applications are entered into an open-access lottery system. This lottery ensures that all students who apply—regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, language proficiency, or academic performance—have an equal opportunity for selection. This hybrid approach (scoring + lottery) ensures a balance between student interest and commitment, and equitable access when program capacity is limited.
Rice CISD will have an informational night for incoming Freshman students in the spring during the month of February to discuss the Course Catalog for Rice High School. This night will discuss students' graduation plans including requirements for graduation, CTE courses and pathways, Dual Credit courses, and be able to answer any questions parents may have. Individuals that will present including the High School Principal, High School Counselor, various CTE teachers, representatives from Colleges in regards to the Dual Credit courses that are offered. There will be time for a question and answer session for each individual if necessary. The presentation will then be uploaded to the Rice High School website for parents to be able to review as well as communicated out to all incoming Freshman parents. Please be on the lookout for a specific date for the presentation.
Agriculture Technology and Mechanical Systems