2025-2026 Information

In addition to offering a robust slate of comprehensive academic and elective classes Small is proud to offer innovative courses in environmental studies and Career & Technology Education (CTE), including a strong STEAM program implementing the national pre-engineering curriculum of Project Lead the Way (Gateway to Technology) and EcoRise Design Innovation curriculum. 

Our 2025-2026 students will receive their Course Verifications letters in April 2025. These letters list the courses that will be assigned to your student for next school year. It is not their official schedule. 

If you have any questions on the descriptions of the courses assigned to your student, please click the correct grade elective course descriptions below. 

• 6th Grade Elective Course Descriptions - English
• 6th Grade Elective Course Descriptions - Spanish
• 7th Grade Elective Course Descriptions - English
• 7th Grade Elective Course Descriptions - Spanish
• 8th Grade Elective Course Descriptions - English
• 8th Grade Elective Course Descriptions - Spanish

The following courses are listed differently than we list them on the course selection sheet. Please take a look at the course names and numbers below for further explanation. 

• Artistic Imaging = Creative Writing 9042.R000.X
• Law Project = SEL & Social Justice 9911.R000.Y
• Digi Comm 21STC = Yearbook 7009.RJ000.Y
• Stars GR7 = Design & Modeling/Automation & Robotics 9707.RJ000.Y 
• Prin Applied ENG = Magic of Electrons/Science of Technology 8716.RJ000.Y
• Indst Ev/EM T1 = Green Architecture/Medical Detectives 7210.RJ000.Y

Off Campus PE Information

Please visit the AISD OCPE site for all of the pertinent information.

To Apply for Austin ISD Off-Campus Physical Education Program

OCPE Student Information and Application (PDF)

•  Student Application (4-signatures) and the Release of Liability form must be completed, or the application will not be approved.

• Deadline Dates for student applications. Late applications will not be accepted:

  •  Fall semester: Due by May 15

  • Spring semester: Due by Nov 15

• Student applications can be submitted via email to OCPE@austinisd.org

•  Exceptions will be made for newly enrolled students up to a week prior to the 1st day of each semester

• Additional Physical Education information may be found in the Secondary Student Information Guide

Athletics Physical Forms

PHYSICAL FORM INFORMATION . Physicals are recommended in April for the following school year so that the physical is valid for the entire sport season. 

Required Rank One online form

New sheets are not available yet. Please submit your physical to the counselors or coaches as soon as you have it and no later than your first day of the athletic period. 

Applications & Auditions / Solicitudes y Audiciones

Choice sheets will be due before applications are due. No worries!

• Advanced Theater Auditions:
• Yearbook Application:
• Office Aide Applications:
• PALS  Applications are being accepted until 4 PM on Friday, January 30.  You will receive a pass for an interview once Ms. Vauk reviewes your application. Rev. 1/9/26
• Chamber Choir:  
• Advanced Art:  
• Cougar Dancers: