Business Professionals of America
Business
Professionals of America (BPA) is a leading Career and Technical Student
Organization for students interested in business management, office
administration, information technology, and related fields. The CTE campus BPA
chapter serves students from Centennial, Emerson, and Wakeland High Schools in
grades 9–12, while other FISD campuses have their own chapters. Meetings are
held after school on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. Key events include the
Regional/State/National Competitions.
Contact: Mr.
David Loosli
FFA
The National FFA Organization is the largest student-run organization in the country and prepares students with an interest in science, business, and technology. Formerly known as Future Farmers of America, today the FFA is a widespread and diverse organization serving a half a million students annually. While the FFA certainly still serves students with an interest in farming, it is also provides opportunities in medicine, research, technology, the environment, business, communications, and leadership. FFA members are on the forefront of advances in science, have opportunities to grow through leadership, and can become proficient in public speaking and career-related skills through activities available throughout the year in FFA. Please contact an Agriculture Science teacher on a home campus for information as each campus has their own chapter.
The competitive mock trial team is selected after open try-outs in October and prepares to argue both sides of an assigned regional case in February. Cases can be criminal or civil and alternate from year to year. 10 members comprise a team 3 attorneys,
6 witnesses, and time/score keeper. We compete against teams from around North Texas for the right to attend state and nationals. Our region is one of the largest and most competitive in the state.
TAFE is a statewide organization (CTSO) that offers students the opportunity to explore the teaching profession. We accomplish this by creating and supporting various activities, workshops, contests, scholarships and summer workshops. TAFE is one of the
nine Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) recognized by the Texas Education Agency.