Choice Pathway Programs
Start exploring future careers while making the most of high school
Cougar Academy at Hastings High School
Get a jumpstart on an impactful career in health and wellness
Alief ISD is proud to offer Cougar Academy at Hastings High School for students who are passionate about a future in the medical field. Through a partnership with the University of Houston, Cougar Academy prepares students for a bright future in the medical field.
Get a Head Start on a Health Career
Through Cougar Academy, students gain an early advantage toward earning a health degree at the University of Houston. It’s an ideal opportunity for those passionate about health, wellness, and creating a positive impact.
Participants earn high school dual-credit through college-level coursework while taking part in exclusive UH experiences, such as college-preparation workshops and campus visits.
Upon meeting UH admission standards, students can seamlessly transition into health majors—positioning themselves for successful careers in the rapidly expanding healthcare field!
Program Highlights
- Earn college credits while still in high school.
- Explore careers in the health field.
- Visit the UH campus and experience college life.
- Connect with UH students and health professionals.
- Get advice on college applications and financial aid.
- Enroll at UH as a health major if you meet admissions requirements.
Profile of a Learner
at Cougar Academy
Purpose-Driven Scholar
This learner is motivated by academic excellence and understands the connection between rigorous coursework, college readiness, career opportunities, and lifelong success.
Confident Leader
A student who demonstrates integrity, responsibility, and initiative while serving as a positive influence within the school and community.
Adaptable Global Citizen
Ready for an ever-changing world, this learner values diversity, embraces new ideas, and demonstrates empathy and respect for others.
Goal-Oriented Achiever
Focused on long-term success, this student sets ambitious goals, monitors progress, and remains committed to personal growth, achievement, and excellence.
Take the next step toward a future in health and wellness.
Explore Cougar Academy and discover how you can get a head start on college, careers and opportunities in the medical field.
Elsik Pre-Engineering Academy
Design Your Future. Build Your Legacy
At the Elsik Pre-Engineering Academy, you can experience the ideal blend of high-level academics, college partnerships, and hands-on preparation, all while remaining fully active in athletics, fine arts, and traditional campus life at Elsik.
Build a Foundation for Your Future
The Elsik Pre-Engineering Academy is a rigorous, future-focused program designed to prepare students for success in college and engineering careers. Through engaging, face-to-face instruction and hands-on learning, students experience advanced academic opportunities that lay a strong foundation for their technical education.
Students also benefit from personalized support, including career counseling, pathway monitoring, and academic guidance. Within the Civil Engineering Pathway, students explore the design, construction, and maintenance of the built environment while developing essential problem-solving skills through project-based learning that prepares them to build stronger communities.
Perks of the Program
- Advanced Placement Courses
- College Courses Through the University of Texas at Austin
- Dual Credit Courses Through Houston City College
- Career Counseling & Pathway Monitoring
- Advanced Academics Support
Profile of a Learner
at Elsik Pre-Engineering Academy
Engineering Design Thinker
This learner applies critical thinking, creativity, and the engineering design process to analyze problems, test solutions, and continually improve outcomes.
Career-Ready STEM Professional
Driven to master advanced STEM concepts, this student develops the technical knowledge, professionalism, and industry skills needed for future engineering and technology careers.
Resilient Builder
A determined learner who embraces challenges, learns from failure, and demonstrates perseverance while working through complex projects and real-world engineering tasks.
Collaborative Project Leader
Prepared to lead and contribute within diverse teams, this student communicates effectively, manages responsibilities, and inspires others toward shared goals.
Start building your future in engineering.
Explore the Elsik Pre-Engineering Academy and discover hands-on learning, advanced academics and college opportunities designed to prepare you for what comes next.
A School Designed to Empower Young Women
Discover a future-focused, all-girls, college-preparatory experience built around leadership, wellness, and STEAM.