Career and Technical Education provides students with the academic and technical skills they need to compete in the global workforce and/or to continue their education at the post-secondary level after graduation. 

The following courses are available at Kirby Middle School and feed into similar career programs of study at Wagner High School. Details about these courses can be found in the Career & Technical Education Middle School Course Guide.

Note: 8th grade courses are available for high school credit. 

Principles of Construction

Taught by: Erin O'Shea

High School Architecture & Construction Program of Study
• Carpentry

Principles of Applied Engineering

Taught by:

High School Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) Program of Study
• STEM Engineering

Principles of Hospitality

Taught by: Rita Davis

High School Hospitality & Tourism Program of Study
• Culinary Arts

Principles of Human Services

Taught by: Rita Davis

High School Education & Training Program of Study
• Teaching & Training

Principles of Manufacturing

Taught by: Maurico De La Torre

High School Manufacturing Program of Study
• Welding

Project Lead the Way/Gateway

Taught by:  Roshelle Green & Debra Salinas

High School Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) Program of Study
• Biomedical Science
• Cybersecurity
• Engineering
• Programming & Software Development