Student Organizations

Students enrolled in CTE Courses have opportunities to enhance their learning experiences through participation in various student organizations. 

Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) are co-curricular organizations that enhance student learning through contextual instruction, leadership and personal development, applied learning, and real world application.  CTSOs work as an integral component of the classroom curriculum and instruction, building upon employability and career skills and concepts through the application and engagement of students in hands-on demonstrations and real life and/or work experiences through a Career and Technical Education (CTE) program. 

Common CTSO Guidelines

Membership 

Each organization may have its own criteria for membership.

Student Competition/Conferences

Membership in the student organization does not guarantee the student’s inclusion in any trips, conferences or competitions. In addition to existing required criteria, such as UIL No Pass/No Play rules and "active" membership, students must also meet the following criteria to be eligible to compete/travel. All Medina Valley ISD travel guidelines must be followed.

Sponsor/Advisor Guidelines

• Each campus CTSO will be actively sponsored by an advisor from that campus
• Sponsor/advisor must be the primary teacher of record for an aligned course
• Sponsor/advisor must travel on trips when students from their chapter are participating
• In emergency circumstances, a campus staff member or administrator can be assigned to travel in the place of the sponsor/advisor
• All District employees shall perform their duties in accordance with state and federal law, District policy, and ethical standards

Current CTSO’s offered at MVISD: 

BPA - Business Professionals of America 

FCCLA - Family, Career and Community Leaders of America

FFA - National FFA Organization

HOSA - Future Health Professionals

SkillsUSA - Preparing for leadership in the world of work

TAFE - Texas Association of Future Educators

TSA - Texas Technology Student Organization