Digital Art Design (Associate of Applied Science in Digital Art Design)

• Create and edit digital images, video, audio and animation.

• Create and publish content for the Internet including web sites and blogs.

• Gain knowledge in the theory and practice of digital design and digital marketing.

• Earn industry certifications from Adobe that will make you more marketable.

• Prepares you to enter the workforce when you graduate from high school.

• Helps you earn a starting salary that ranges from $35,000 - $60,000 a year. Provide you with the means to develop a professional portfolio.

• You will graduate with an Associate of Applied Science degree.

• Shortens the time you would need to spend if you choose to earn a Bachelor degree.

• The industry is projected to increase more than 35% over the next decade.

• Partners:

  • STEMULI: Our vision is to use our social platform to expose students to various careers in STEM and to connect students to learning experiences provided by major corporations and professional sports organizations.

  • IOOGO: Help take the dread and complication out of financial tasks, giving you more time to focus on the more important things in life and business. 

Teaching (EC-6) (Associates of Art in Teaching EC-6)

• Research, investigate, and explore the world of education from a classroom of your own. 

• Plan and direct individualized lesson and group activities.

• Write lesson plans and prepare instructional material.

• Work alongside master teachers from our district! 

• Be apart of our club, Texas Association of Future Educators (TAFE).

• GISD School Partners:

  • Armstrong Elementary

  • Back Elementary

  • Dorsey Elementary

  • Liberty Grove Elementary

  • Sewell Elementary

  • Shorehaven Elementary

  • Hudson Middle School

• Leadership Team Strategic Priorities 

• ECHS/IHE leadership meeting agendas

• SHS Early College CLC Meeting Agenda SAMPLE 

• School board and board of regents’ presentations  

• P-TECH Strategic Priorities for the current academic year and/or long-term priorities of the ECHS partnership 

• Leadership Team Key Roles 

• Mentor_InductionProgramPlans-converted.pdf

• SHS ECHS/PTECH PD Plan 24-25

• Interlocal Agreement Between SHS P-TECH and Dallas College

• Agreement Between Dallas College & GISD Concerning Dual Credit

• Written Admission Policy and Enrollment Application

• Sachse HS Recruitment Timeline 2024-25

• SHS One Pager (English)

• SHS One Pager (Spanish)

• Sachse Early College Communication Plan

Degree plans

• Associate of Arts - Class of 2024-2025

• Associate of Science - Class of 2024-2025

• Associate of Arts - Class of 2026-2028

• Associate of Science - Class of 2026-2028

• Associate of Arts - Class of 2029

• Associate of Science - Class of 2029

College readiness

• SHS Dual Credit TSI Testing Schedule  (Spring 2025)

• Garland ISD Testing Calendar 24-25

Bridge programs

• SAMPLE Early College College Summer Bridge Curriculum & Schedule

Student intervention

• SHS Extended Day Programs 24-25

Classroom supports

• Early College Readiness Skills 

• SHS Early College Dates to Remember 2025-26

Enrichment opportunities

• SHS Early College Dates to Remember 2025-26