25-26 PoS - Evolution Academy Charter v3 by Region 10 Education Service Center

ANNUAL PUBLIC NOTIFICATION OF NONDISCRIMINATION

Evolution Academy Charter School offers career and technical education programs in Business, Marketing, & Finance; Education & Training; Health Science; Hospitality & Tourism; Human Services; Law & Public Service. Admission to these programs is based on TEA and local LEA standards.

It is the policy of Evolution Academy Charter School not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap in its vocational programs, services or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.

It is the policy of Evolution Academy Charter School not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, handicap, or age in its employment practices as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.

Evolution Academy Charter School will take steps to assure that lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all educational and vocational programs.

For information about your rights or grievance procedures, contact the Title IX Coordinator at Eric Brown; eric. brown@evolutionacademy.org ; Julia Askew; julia.askew@evolutionacademy.org; Veronica Durden; veronica. durden@evolutionacademy.org, and/or the Section 504 Coordinator at Eric Brown; eric.brown@evolutionacademy. org ; Julia Askew; julia.askew@evolutionacademy.org; Veronica Durden; veronica.durden@evolutionacademy.org.

Evolution Academy Charter School ofrece programas de educación técnica y vocacional en Negocios, Mercadotecnia y Finanzas; Educación y Formación; Ciencias de la Salud; Hotelería y Turismo; Servicios Humanos; Derecho y Servicio Público. La admisión a estos programas se basa en Estándares TEA y LEA locales.

Es norma de Evolution Academy Charter School no discriminar en sus programas, servicios o actividades vocacionales y brinda igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo o impedimento, tal como lo requieren el Título VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964, según enmienda; Título IX de las Enmiendas en la Educación de 1972, y la Sección 504 de la Ley de Rehabilitación de 1973, según enmienda.

Es norma de Evolution Academy Charter School no discriminar en sus procedimientos de empleo por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, impedimento o edad, tal como lo requieren el Título VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964, según enmienda; Título IX de las Enmiendas en la Educación, de 1972, la ley de Discriminación por Edad, de 1975, según enmienda; y la Sección 504 de la Ley de Rehabilitación de 1973, según enmienda.

Evolution Academy Charter School tomará las medidas necesarias para asegurar que la falta de habilidad en el uso del inglés no sea un obstáculo para la admisión y participación en todos los programas educativos y vocacionales.

Para información sobre sus derechos o procedimientos de quejas, comuníquese con el Coordinador del Título IX en Eric Brown; eric.brown@evolutionacademy.org ; Julia Askew; julia.askew@evolutionacademy.org; Veronica Durden; veronica.durden@evolutionacademy.org, y/o el Coordinador de la Sección 504 en Eric Brown; eric. brown@evolutionacademy.org ; Julia Askew; julia.askew@evolutionacademy.org; Veronica Durden; veronica. durden@evolutionacademy.org.

EVOLUTION ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL

1101 South Sherman Street Richardson, TX 75081

972-907-3755

TERMS AND DEFINITIONS

Understanding Common Terms in Career and Technical Education (CTE)

CTE

Career and technical education programs offer a sequence of courses that provides students with coherent and rigorous content. CTE content is aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in current or emerging professions.

Program of Study

Perkins V describes a program of study as a coordinated, non duplicative sequence of academic and technical content at the secondary and postsecondary level that:

● Incorporates challenging state academic standards

● Addresses academic, technical, and employability skills

● Aligns with the needs of industries in the state, regional, and/or local economy

● Progresses in specificity, beginning with all aspects of industry and leading to more occupation

● Specific instruction

● Has multiple entry and exit points that incorporate credentialing

● Culminates in the attainment of a recognized postsecondary credential

Endorsement

Endorsements consist of a related series of courses that are grouped together by interest or skill set. They provide students with in-depth knowledge of a subject area. Students must select an endorsement* in the ninth grade. Students earn an endorsement by completing the curriculum requirements for the endorsement, including 4th credit of math and science and 2 additional elective credits.

IBC

An industry-based certification (IBC) is a specific type of credential that validates that an individual possesses certain industry specific skills related to a career cluster or occupation and is measured against a set of accepted industry standards. TEA adopted by rule (19 TAC 74.1003) a set of requirements and process to formally approve industry-based certifications. This is a high-level summary of those requirements:

1. Defined as a certification – not just a certificate of course completion, but demonstration that skills were obtained and valid for a specific period of time (e.g., not the driver education course, but the drivers’ license exam)

2. Industry recognized and valued – employer surveys indicate the certification is given significant consideration for hiring and wages

3. Attainable by a high school student – a 17 or 18 year old could reasonably earn it by graduation

4. Portable – regionally, to multiple employers, or to more advanced postsecondary or apprentice work

5. Certifying Entity – certifications are issued independent of course completion to validate skills (e.g., DPS as the entity that validates passage of the drivers license exams)

ACADEMIC PLANNING GUIDE CHART

Career and Technical Education (CTE)

Programs of study will provide students with a course sequence that ties to an endorsement and offers a strong vertical alignment between secondary and postsecondary education.

The suggested course pathways are intended to provide guidance to students seeking college and career readiness through course content and industry based certifications.

LEVEL 3

Entrepreneurship II

Fundamentals of Real Estate

Business Management

LEVEL 4

INDUSTRY BASED CERTIFICATIONS

Business, Marketing, and Finance Career Cluster

Practicum in Entrepreneurship

Career Preparation I

Project Based Research

Practicum in Marketing

Practicum in Real Estate

Practicum in Entrepreneurship

Career Preparation I

Practicum in Business Management

Entrepreneurship and Small Business

Instructional Practices

Real Estate Sales Agent License

Education and Training Career Cluster

Practicum in Education and Training Career Preparation I Educational Aide I

Anatomy and Physiology

Pharmacy II

Tourism Marketing Concepts and Applications

Pharmacology

Practicum in Health Science

Hospitalty and Tourism

Career Preparation I

Practicum in Entrepreneurship

Practicum in Hospitality Services

Practicum in Event and Meeting Planning

Pharmacy Technician

Family and Community Services

Practicum in Human Services Project Based Research

Entrepreneurship and Small Business Travel and Tourism

Correctional Services

Law Enforcement II

Practicum

BUSINESS, MARKETING, AND FINANCE CAREER CLUSTER

The Business, Marketing, and Finance career cluster focuses on careers in planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating business functions essential to efficient and productive business operations. This career cluster includes occupations ranging from business owner and entrepreneur, to accountant, retail manager and market analyst.

Entrepreneurship

The Entrepreneurship program of study focuses on occupational and educational opportunities associated with planning, launching, directing, and coordinating public or private sector ventures. This program of study includes formulating policies, launching businesses or organizations, managing daily operations, analyzing management structures, and planning for the use of materials and human resources.

Real Estate

The Real Estate program of study focuses on occupational and educational opportunities associated with financing, selling, and contracting real estate. This program of study includes management, economics, marketing, and financial principles of real estate evaluation. It also addresses commercial real estate including lending, developing, brokering, and financing

Business Management

The Business Management program of study focuses on occupational and educational opportunities associated with planning, directing, and coordinating the administrative services and operations of an organization. It includes formulating policies, managing daily operations, and allocating the use of materials and human resources. This program of study also introduces students to mathematical modeling tools and organizational evaluation methods. Meets

Programs of study will provide students with a course sequence that ties to an endorsement and offers a strong vertical alignment between secondary and postsecondary education.

The suggested course pathways are intended to provide guidance to students seeking college and career readiness through course content and industry based certifications.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

13034400 Entrepreneurship I

Grade Placement: 10 - 12

Credits: 1

Prerequisites: None

N1303423 Entrepreneurship II

Grade Placement: 11 - 12

Credits: 1

Prerequisites: ● Entrepreneurship

Students will learn the principles necessary to begin and operate a business. The primary focus of the course is to help students understand the process of analyzing a business opportunity, preparing a business plan, determining feasibility of an idea using research, and developing a plan to organize and promote the business and its products and services

The purpose of the course is to prepare students with the knowledge and skills needed to become a successful entrepreneur within an innovative marketplace. The goal and outcome of the course is for students to have their business launched by the end of the course or have the tools necessary to launch and operate their business. Students are encouraged to work in close cooperation with local industry leaders, community members, and educators to develop ideas and objectives, complete a business model canvas, pitch to potential investors, register with governmental agencies, develop their brand identity, and participate in local chamber of commerce meetings and events. The recommended participants are students in the CTE Entrepreneurship program of study, students in grades 11-12, and those interested in starting a business.

N1303425 Practicum in Entrepreneurship

Grade Placement: 11 - 12

Credits: 2

Prerequisites: None

The Practicum in Entrepreneurship provides students the opportunity to apply classroom learnings and experiences to real-world business problems and opportunities, while expanding their skill sets and professional relationships as a real or simulated business owner versus the experience one would have as an employee. Students will prepare for an entrepreneurial career in their area of interest in their career cluster and build on and apply the knowledge and skills gained from courses taken in an array of career areas. Practicum experiences occur in a paid or unpaid arrangement and a variety of locations appropriate to the nature and level of the student’s need for work-based learning experience. Students implement personal and interpersonal skills to strengthen individual performance in the workplace and in society and to make a successful transition to the workforce or postsecondary education. It is recommended that students are paired with local business owners or employers in their specific industry program of study.

12701300

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Career Preparation I

Grade Placement: 11 - 12

Credits: 2

Prerequisites: None

Career Preparation I provides opportunities for students to participate in a work-based learning experience that combines classroom instruction with business and industry employment experiences. The goal is to prepare students with a variety of skills for a changing workplace. Career preparation is relevant and rigorous, supports student attainment of academic standards, and effectively prepares students for college and career success.

13034800

Practicum in Marketing

Grade Placement: 11 - 12

Credits: 2

Prerequisites: None

Certifications: None

Practicum in Marketing is a series of dynamic activities that focus on the customer to generate a profitable exchange. Students will gain knowledge and skills that help them to be proficient in one or more of the marketing functional areas associated with distribution, financing, marketing information management, pricing, product planning, promotion, purchasing, risk management, and selling skills. Students will integrate skills from academic subjects, information technology, interpersonal communication, and management training to make responsible decisions.

Project Based Research

Grade Placement: 11 - 12

Credits: 2

Prerequisites: None

Certifications: None

POSTSECONDARY PATHWAYS

ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE BACHELOR’S DEGREE

MASTER’S/DOCTORAL PROFESSIONAL DEGREE

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

13011200 Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance

Grade Placement: 9 - 11

Credits: 1

Prerequisites: None

In Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance, students gain knowledge and skills in economies and private enterprise systems, the impact of global business, the marketing of goods and services, advertising, and product pricing. Students analyze the sales process and financial management principles. This course allows students to reinforce, apply, and transfer academic knowledge and skills to a variety of interesting and relevant activities, problems, and settings in business, marketing, and finance.

13011700

Business Law

Grade Placement: 11 - 12

Credits: 1

Prerequisites: None

Global Business is designed for students to analyze various aspects of the legal environment, including ethics, the judicial system, contracts, personal property, sales, negotiable instruments, agency and employment, business organization, risk management, and real property.

N1303424

Marketing

Grade Placement: 10 - 12

Credits: 1

Prerequisites: None

Marketing explores the seven core functions of marketing which include: marketing planning – why target market and industry affect businesses; marketing-information management – why market research is important; pricing – how prices maximize profit and affect the perceived value; product/service management – why products live and die; promotion – how to inform customers about products; channel management – how products reach the final user; and selling – how to convince a customer that a product is the best choice. Students will demonstrate knowledge in hands-on projects which may include conducting research, creating a promotional plan, pitching a sales presentation, and introducing an idea for a new product/ service.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

N1301120 Fundamentals of Real Estate

Grade Placement: 11 - 12

Credits: 2

Prerequisites: None

This course contains the curriculum necessary to complete the pre-licensure education requirements of the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) to obtain a real estate salesperson license. Includes the following TREC course materials: Principles of Real Estate I and II, Law of Contracts, Law of Agency, Real Estate Finance, and Promulgated Contract Forms.

Practicum in Real Estate

Grade Placement: 11 - 12

Credits: 2

Prerequisites: None

Certifications: None

POSTSECONDARY PATHWAYS

ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE BACHELOR’S DEGREE

MASTER’S/DOCTORAL PROFESSIONAL DEGREE

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

SUGGESTED COURSE PATHWAYS

COURSE INFORMATION

13011200

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance

Grade Placement: 9 - 11

Credits: 1

Prerequisites: None

13011410

Business Information Management I w/ Lab

Grade Placement: 9 - 12

Credits: 2

Prerequisites: None

Business Lab is designed to provide students an opportunity to further enhance previously studied knowledge and skills and may be used as an extension of Business Information Management I or Business Information Management II; it is a recommended corequisite course, and may not be offered as a standalone course. Students implement personal and interpersonal skills to strengthen individual performance in the workplace and in society and to make a successful transition to the workforce or postsecondary education. Students apply technical skills to address business applications of emerging technologies. Students enhance reading, writing, computing, communication, and reasoning skills and apply them to the business environment. Students incorporate a broad base of knowledge that includes the legal, managerial, marketing, financial, ethical, and international dimensions of business to make appropriate business decisions.

13011500 Business Information Management II

Grade Placement: 10 - 12

Credits: 1

Prerequisites: ● Business Information Management l

In Business Information Management II, students implement personal and interpersonal skills to strengthen individual performance in the workplace and in society and make a successful transition to the workforce or postsecondary education. Students apply technical skills to address business applications of emerging technologies, create complex word-processing documents, develop sophisticated spreadsheets using charts and graphs, and make an electronic presentation using appropriate multimedia software.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

13011700 Business Law

Grade Placement: 11 - 12

Credits: 1

Prerequisites: None

13012000

Virtual Business

Grade Placement: 10 - 12

Credits: .5

Prerequisites: None

Virtual Business is designed for students to start a virtual business by creating a web presence, conducting online and off-line marketing, examining contracts appropriate for an online business, and demonstrating project-management skills. Students will also demonstrate bookkeeping skills for a virtual business, maintain business records, and understand legal issues associated with a virtual business.

13012100 Business Management

Grade Placement: 10 - 12

Credits: 1

Prerequisites: None

Business Management is designed to familiarize students with the concepts related to business management as well as the functions of management, including planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling. Students will also demonstrate interpersonal and projectmanagement skills.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

N1303425 Practicum in Entrepreneurship

Grade Placement: 11 - 12

Credits: 2

Prerequisites: None

13012200 Practicum in Business Management

Grade Placement: 11 - 12

Credits: 2

Prerequisites: None

Certifications: None

Practicum in Business Management is designed to give students supervised practical application of previously studied knowledge and skills. Practicum experiences occur in a paid or unpaid arrangement and a variety of locations appropriate to the nature and level of experience. Students implement personal and interpersonal skills to strengthen individual performance in the workplace and in society and to make a successful transition to the workforce or postsecondary education. Students apply technical skills to address business applications of emerging technologies. Students develop a foundation in the economic, financial, technological, international, social, and ethical aspects of business to become competent consumers, employees, and entrepreneurs. Students enhance reading, writing, computing, communication, and reasoning skills and apply them to the business environment. Students incorporate a broad base of knowledge that includes the legal, managerial, marketing, financial, ethical, and international dimensions of business to make appropriate business decisions.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

12701300 Career Preparation I

Grade Placement: 11 - 12

Credits: 2

Prerequisites: None

POSTSECONDARY PATHWAYS

ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE BACHELOR’S DEGREE MASTER’S/DOCTORAL PROFESSIONAL DEGREE

WORKFORCE/CAREER OPTIONS

EDUCATION AND TRAINING CAREER CLUSTER

The Education and Training Career Cluster focuses on planning, managing, and providing education and training services and related learning support services. All parts of courses are designed to introduce learners to the various careers available within the Education and Training career cluster.

Teaching and Training

The Teaching and Training program of study prepares CTE learners for careers related to teaching, instruction, and creation of instructional and enrichment materials. The program of study introduces CTE learners to a wide variety of student groups and their corresponding needs. It familiarizes them with the processes for developing curriculum, coordinating educational content, and coaching groups and individuals.

Programs of study will provide students with a course sequence that ties to an endorsement and offers a strong vertical alignment between secondary and postsecondary education.

The suggested course pathways are intended to provide guidance to students seeking college and career readiness through course content and industry based certifications.

Meets the requirements of the Public Service Endorsement

TEACHING AND TRAINING

COURSE INFORMATION

13014200

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Principles of Education and Training

Grade Placement: 9 - 10

Credits: 1

Prerequisites: None

N1300500

Child Development

Grade Placement: 10 - 12

Credits: 1

Prerequisites: None

13014300

Human Growth and Development

Grade Placement: 10 - 12

Credits: 1

Prerequisites:

● One credit from Education and Training Career Cluster

Principles of Education and Training is designed to introduce learners to the various careers available within the Education and Training Career Cluster. Students use self- knowledge as well as educational and career information to analyze various careers within the Education and Training Career Cluster. Students will develop a graduation plan that leads to a specific career choice in the student's interest area.

The Child Development Associate (CDA) Foundations course is a laboratory course addressing the knowledge and skills related to applying Child Development Associate (CDA) Competency Standards in early childhood environments and understanding how these competencies help young children move with success from one developmental stage to the next. Students will be prepared and informed on the requirements that must be met to apply for the nationally recognized CDA credential.

Human Growth and Development is an examination of human development across the lifespan with emphasis on research, theoretical perspectives, and common physical, cognitive, emotional, and social developmental milestones. The course covers material that is generally taught in a postsecondary, onesemester introductory course in developmental psychology or human development.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

13014400 Instructional Practices

Grade Placement: 11 - 12

Credits: 2

Prerequisites:

● One credit from Education and Training Career Cluster

Certifications: None

12701300 Career Preparation I

Grade Placement: 11 - 12

Credits: 2

Prerequisites: None

Certifications: None

13014500 Practicum in Education and Training

Grade Placement: 12

Credits: 2

Prerequisites:

● Instructional Practices Special Populations (Ready, Set, Teach I)

Certifications: None

Instructional Practices is a field-based (practicum) internship that provides students with background knowledge of child and adolescent development as well as principles of effective teaching and training practices. Students work under the joint direction and supervision of both a teacher with knowledge of early childhood, middle childhood, and adolescence education and exemplary educators or trainers in direct instructional roles with elementary-, middle school-, and high school-aged students. Students learn to plan and direct individualized instruction and group activities, prepare instructional materials, develop materials for educational environments, assist with record keeping, and complete other responsibilities of teachers, trainers, paraprofessionals, or other educational personnel.

Practicum in Education and Training is a field-based internship that provides students background knowledge of child and adolescent development principles as well as principles of effective teaching and training practices. Students in the course work under the joint direction and supervision of both a teacher with knowledge of early childhood, middle childhood, and adolescence education and exemplary educators in direct instructional roles with elementary-, middle school-, and high schoolaged students. Students learn to plan and direct individualized instruction and group activities, prepare instructional materials, assist with record keeping, make physical arrangements, and complete other responsibilities of classroom teachers, trainers, paraprofessionals, or other educational personnel.

POSTSECONDARY PATHWAYS

ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE BACHELOR’S DEGREE

MASTER’S/DOCTORAL PROFESSIONAL DEGREE

HEALTH SCIENCE CAREER CLUSTER

The Health Science Career Cluster focuses on planning, managing, and providing therapeutic services, diagnostics services, health informatics, support services, and biotechnology research and development. To pursue a career in the health science industry, students should learn to reason, think critically, make decisions, solve problems, communicate effectively, and work well with others.

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services

The Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services program of study focuses on occupational and educational opportunities associated with diagnosing and treating acute, episodic, or chronic illness independently or as part of a healthcare team. This program of study includes exploration of patient treatment and rehabilitative programs that help build or restore daily living skills to persons with disabilities or developmental delays.

Programs of study will provide students with a course sequence that ties to an endorsement and offers a strong vertical alignment between secondary and postsecondary education.

The suggested course pathways are intended to provide guidance to students seeking college and career readiness through course content and industry based certifications.

OR (if math/science requirements are met)

Meets the requirements of the Public Service Endorsement

Meets the requirements of the STEM Endorsement

SUGGESTED COURSE PATHWAYS

Courses

Level

COURSE INFORMATION

N1302103

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Introduction to Pharmacy Science

Grade Placement: 9 - 10

Credits: 1

Prerequisites: None

N1302127

Pharmacy I

Grade Placement: 10 - 11

Credits: 1

Prerequisites: None

13020600

Anatomy and Physiology

Grade Placement: 10 - 12

Credits: 1

Prerequisites: ● Biology and a second science credit

The Introduction to Pharmacy Science course is designed to provide an overview of the history of the pharmacy profession, legal and ethical aspects of pharmacy, skills necessary to work in the field of pharmacy (including professionalism, certifications/registration, communication and medical terminology, and rules and regulations pertaining to the field), medical math, anatomy and physiology/pathophysiology, pharmacology, and wellness as they pertain to pharmacy sciences. It is the first course in a pathway leading to certification as a pharmacy technician.

The Pharmacy I course is designed to build upon the knowledge and skills taught in the Introduction to Pharmacy Science course. Students build on their existing foundation of knowledge and skills needed to pursue a career in the pharmaceutical field such as a pharmacy technician or pharmacist). Instruction includes pharmacokinetics, pharmacy law, medication safety, the dispensing process, and inventory. This course is aligned with the standards of the national certification exams that students might take, such as Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination (PTCE) and/or Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT). Recommended participants are students who wish to become certified pharmacy technicians.

The Anatomy and Physiology course is designed for students to conduct laboratory and field investigations, use scientific methods during investigations, and make informed decisions using critical thinking and scientific problem solving. Students in Anatomy and Physiology will study a variety of topics, including the structure and function of the human body and the interaction of body systems for maintaining homeostasis

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

13021030 Pharmacy II

Grade Placement: 11 - 12

Credits: 1

Prerequisites:

● One credit in biology, one credit in chemistry, and Pharmacy I

13020950 Pharmacology

Grade Placement: 11 - 12

Credits: 1

Prerequisites:

● Biology

● Chemistry

13020500 Practicum in Health Science

Grade Placement: 11 - 12

Credits: 2

Prerequisites:

● Biology

● Health Science Theory

Certifications: None

The Pharmacy II course provides students with the advanced knowledge and skills to explore various careers in the pharmacy field, including pharmacology, pharmacy law, medication errors, inventory pharmacy calculations, compounding, and workflow expectations in a pharmacy setting. Pharmacy II is designed to be the third course in a pathway leading to college and career readiness in the healthcare therapeutics professions. The course content aligns with the competencies of pharmacy technician certification examinations.

The Pharmacology course is designed to study how natural and synthetic chemical agents such as drugs affect biological systems. Knowledge of the properties of therapeutic agents is vital in providing quality health care. It is an everchanging, growing body of information that continually demands greater amounts of time and education from health care workers.

The Practicum in Health Science course is designed to give students practical application of previously studied knowledge and skills. Practicum experiences can occur in a variety of locations appropriate to the nature and level of experience.

POSTSECONDARY PATHWAYS

ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE BACHELOR’S DEGREE

MASTER’S/DOCTORAL PROFESSIONAL DEGREE

HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM CAREER CLUSTER

The Hospitality and Tourism career cluster focuses on the management, marketing, and operations of restaurants, lodging, attractions, recreation events, and travel-related services. This career cluster includes occupations ranging from reservation and transportation ticket agent to event planner and general manager.

Travel, Tourism, and Attractions

The Travel, Tourism, and Attractions programof study focuses on occupational and educational opportunities associated with the marketing and sales of travel and tourism services. This program of study includes planning, directing, and coordinating marketing or business policies and programs. Students will identify potential customers and determine demand and promotional strategies for products and services.

Programs of study will provide students with a course sequence that ties to an endorsement and offers a strong vertical alignment between secondary and postsecondary education.

The suggested course pathways are intended to provide guidance to students seeking college and career readiness through course content and industry based certifications.

Meets the requirements of the Business and Industry Endorsement

TRAVEL, TOURISM, AND ATTRACTIONS

COURSE INFORMATION

13022200

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Principles of Hospitality and Tourism

Grade Placement: 9 - 12

Credits: 1

Prerequisites: None

Principles of Hospitality and Tourism introduces students to an industry that encompasses lodging, travel and tourism, recreation, amusements, attractions, and food/beverage operations. Students learn knowledge and skills focusing on communication, time management, and customer service that meet industry standards. Students will explore the history of the hospitality and tourism industry and examine characteristics needed for success in that industry.

13034400

Entrepreneurship I

Grade Placement: 10 - 12

Credits: 1

Prerequisites: None

13022500

Travel and Tourism Management

Grade Placement: 10 - 12

Credits: 1

Prerequisites: None

Travel and Tourism Management incorporates management principles and procedures of the travel and tourism industry as well as destination geography, airlines, international travel, cruising, travel by rail, lodging, recreation, amusements, attractions, and resorts. Employment qualifications and opportunities are also included in this course.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

N1302270 Tourism Marketing Concepts and Applications

Grade Placement: 10 - 12

Credits: 1

Prerequisites: None

Tourism Marketing Concepts and Applications will provide students with a thorough understanding of marketing concepts and theories that apply to the travel and tourism industry to include lodging, food and beverage operations, recreation, amusements, attractions, convention and visitors’ bureaus and tourism companies. While general concepts of marketing for travel and tourism are similar to the marketing of other products and services, the travel and tourism industry has unique characteristics that create a variety of challenges and opportunities specific to and important for tourism marketing professionals. Students will learn broad tourism marketing concepts such as understanding a product/service, pricing out a product/service, promoting a product/service with a focus on direct sales and the placement or distribution channels for a product. They will also be introduced to the concepts of markets, market segmentation, and customer needs related to the tourism industry.

12701300 Career Preparation I

Grade Placement: 11 - 12

Credits: 2

Prerequisites: None

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

N1303425 Practicum in Entrepreneurship

Grade Placement: 11 - 12

Credits: 2

Prerequisites: None

13022900 Practicum in Hospitality Services

Grade Placement: 11 - 12

Credits: 2

Prerequisites: None

Practicum in Hospitality Services is a unique practicum experience to provide opportunities for students to participate in a learning experience that combines classroom instruction with actual business and industry career experiences. Practicum in Hospitality Services integrates academic and career and technical education; provides more interdisciplinary instruction; and supports strong partnerships among schools, businesses, and community institutions with the goal of preparing students with a variety of skills in a fast-changing culinary art based workplace. Students are taught employability skills, including job- specific skills applicable to their training plan, job interview techniques, communication skills, financial and budget activities, human relations, and portfolio development. Practicum in Hospitality Services is relevant and rigorous, supports student attainment of academic and technical standards, and effectively prepares students for college and career success.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

N1302275 Practicum in Event and Meeting Planning

Grade Placement: 11 - 12

Credits: 2

Prerequisites: None

The Practicum in Event and Meeting Planning course will reinforce the concepts and topics necessary for the comprehensive understanding of the meetings, events, expositions, and conventions (MEEC) industry. The central focus of this course is to integrate academic education with local meeting, event, expositions, and convention businesses to prepare students for success in the work force and/or postsecondary education. Students will benefit from a combination of classroom instruction and a work based learning experience. Students will learn employability skills, communication skills, customer service skills and other job acquisition related activities. The course is recommended for students who have completed the required prerequisites.

POSTSECONDARY PATHWAYS

HUMAN SERVICES CAREER CLUSTER

The Human Services career cluster focuses on preparing individuals for employment in career pathways that relate to families and human needs such as counseling and mental health services, family and community services, personal care services, and consumer services. This career cluster includes occupations ranging from community health workers to cosmetologists and nutritionists.

Family and Community Services

The Family and Community Services program of study focuses on occupational and educational opportunities associated with social services, including child and human development and consumer sciences. This program of study includes managing social and community services, managing family and consumer sciences, and understanding career paths in social work or therapy for children, families, or school communities.

Programs of study will provide students with a course sequence that ties to an endorsement and offers a strong vertical alignment between secondary and postsecondary education.

The suggested course pathways are intended to provide guidance to students seeking college and career readiness through course content and industry based certifications.

Meets the requirements of the Public Service Endorsement

13024200

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Principles of Human Services

Grade Placement: 9 - 12

Credits: 1

Prerequisites: None

Principles of Human Services is a laboratory course that will enable students to investigate careers in the Human Services Career Cluster, including counseling and mental health, early childhood development, family and community, personal care, and consumer services. Each student is expected to complete the knowledge and skills essential for success in high-skill, highwage, or high-demand human services careers.

13009900

Professional Communications

Grade Placement: 9 - 12

Credits: .5

Prerequisites: None

Professional Communications blends written, oral, and graphic communication in a careerbased environment. Careers in the global economy require individuals to be creative and have a strong background in computer and technology applications, a strong and solid academic foundation, and a proficiency in professional oral and written communication. Within this context, students will be expected to develop and expand the ability to write, read, edit, speak, listen, apply software applications, manipulate computer graphics, and conduct internet research.

13014300

Human Growth and Development

Grade Placement: 10 - 12

Credits: 1

Prerequisites: None

13024400

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Interpersonal Studies

Grade Placement: 9 - 12

Credits: .5

Prerequisites: None

Interpersonal Studies examines how the relationships between individuals and among family members significantly affect the quality of life. Students use knowledge and skills in family studies and human development to enhance personal development, foster quality relationships, promote wellness of family members, manage multiple adult roles, and pursue careers related to counseling and mental health services.

13024900

Family and Community Services

Grade Placement: 10 - 12

Credits: 1

Prerequisites: None

Family and Community Services is a laboratorybased course designed to involve students in realistic and meaningful community-based activities through direct service or servicelearning experiences. Students are provided opportunities to interact with and provide services to individuals, families, and the community through community or volunteer services. Emphasis is placed on developing and enhancing organizational and leadership skills and characteristics.

13025000

Practicum in Human Services

Grade Placement: 11 - 12

Credits: 2

Prerequisites: None

Practicum in Human Services provides background knowledge and occupation-specific training that focuses on the development of consumer services, early childhood development and services, counseling and mental health services, and family and community-services careers. Content for Practicum in Human Services is designed to meet the occupational preparation needs and interests of students and should be based upon the knowledge and skills selected from two or more courses in a coherent sequence in the human services cluster. Students are encouraged to participate in extended learning experiences such as career and technical student organizations and other leadership or extracurricular organizations.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Project Based Research

Grade Placement: 10 - 12

Credits: 1

Prerequisites: None

Certifications: None

POSTSECONDARY PATHWAYS

ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE BACHELOR’S DEGREE

MASTER’S/DOCTORAL PROFESSIONAL DEGREE

LAW AND PUBLIC SERVICE CAREER CLUSTER

The Law and Public Service career cluster focuses on planning, managing, and providing legal services, public safety, protective services, and homeland security, including professional and technical support services. This career cluster includes occupations ranging from police officer and firefighter to political scientist and lawyer.

Law Enforcement

The Law Enforcement program of study focuses on occupational and educational opportunities associated with the development and enforcement of laws by various branches of lawenforcement. This program of study includes the history, organization, and functions of local, state, and federal law enforcement. Students will understand theroleof constitutional law at local, state, and federal levels; the U.S. legal system; criminal law; and law enforcement terminology and the classification and elements of crime.

Programs of study will provide students with a course sequence that ties to an endorsement and offers a strong vertical alignment between secondary and postsecondary education. The suggested course pathways are intended to provide guidance to students seeking college and career readiness through course content and industry based certifications.

Meets the requirements of the Public Service Endorsement

LAW ENFORCEMENT

SUGGESTED COURSE PATHWAYS

COURSE INFORMATION

13029200

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security

Grade Placement: 9 - 12

Credits: 1

Prerequisites: None

Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security introduces students to professions in law enforcement, protective services, corrections, firefighting, and emergency management services. Students will examine the roles and responsibilities of police, courts, corrections, private security, and protective agencies of fire and emergency services. The course provides students with an overview of the skills necessary for careers in law enforcement, fire service, protective services, and corrections.

13029300

Law Enforcement I

Grade Placement: 10 - 12

Credits: 1

Prerequisites: None

Law Enforcement I is an overview of the history, organization, and functions of local, state, and federal law enforcement. Students will understand the role of constitutional law at local, state, and federal levels; the U.S. legal system; criminal law; and law enforcement terminology and the classification and elements of crime.

13029700

Correctional Services

Grade Placement: 10 - 12

Credits: 1

Prerequisites: None

In Correctional Services, students prepare for certification required for employment as a municipal, county, state, or federal correctional officer. Students will learn the role and responsibilities of a county or municipal correctional officer; discuss relevant rules, regulations, and laws of municipal, county, state, or federal facilities; and discuss defensive tactics, restraint techniques, and first aid procedures as used in the municipal, county, state, or federal correctional setting. Students will analyze rehabilitation and alternatives to institutionalization for inmates.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

13029400 Law Enforcement II

Grade Placement: 10 - 12

Credits: 1

Prerequisites: None

13030100

Practicum in Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security

Grade Placement:11 - 12

Credits: 2

Prerequisites: None

Law Enforcement II provides the knowledge and skills necessary to prepare for a career in law enforcement. Students will understand ethical and legal responsibilities, patrol procedures, first responder roles, telecommunications, emergency equipment operations, and courtroom testimony.

The practicum course is designed to give students supervised practical application of previously studied knowledge and skills in law, public safety, corrections, and security. Practicum experiences can occur in a variety of locations appropriate to the nature and level of experience. Students are encouraged to participate in extended learning experiences such as career and technical student organizations and other leadership or extracurricular organizations.

POSTSECONDARY PATHWAYS

ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE BACHELOR’S DEGREE MASTER’S/DOCTORAL PROFESSIONAL DEGREE

WORKFORCE/CAREER OPTIONS

EVOLUTION ACADEMY

PERSONAL GRADUATION

PLAN

CAREER CLUSTER INTEREST INVENTORY

Consider how you like to spend your time and what you think is interesting. Rate each activity according to your interest level with a 0, 1 or 2. Add the numbers in each box. The highest totals reveal the career fields in which you are most interested. Circle 3 boxes with the highest totals to research for specific jobs.

________ Provide medical care for sick or injured people

________ Learn/read about healthcare topics

________ Deal with bodily fluids

________ Work in hospital, ER or clinical environment

________ Assist with medical procedures/operations

________ Perform first aid in an emergency situation

HEALTH SCIENCE CAREERS

________ Work in a creative/competitive environment

________ Budget, track, oversee funds and expenditures

________ Use information technology programs

________ In charge of committees and people

________ Develop and present information and campaigns

________ Provide customer service

________ Enjoys food prep, cooking, baking, serving, tourism or hospitality activities

________ Oversee recreation or manage a hotel/restaurant

________ Cosmetology, barbering or spa services

________ Work with public and support their needs

________ Plan educational or rec activities, trips or services

________ Provide guided tours or lessons, instruction or service

________ Coordinate services or assistance for others

________ Provide counseling or guidance

________ Listen and care about others’ difficulties

________ Provide solutions to others’ difficulties

________ Learn about human behavior and life stages

________ Work with families and/or children

_____ TOTAL FOR HUMAN SERVICES CAREERS

________ Farming with vegetables, fruits or plants

________ Spend time at state parks

________ Spend time caring for the environment

________ Ranching/raising animals

________ Provide daily care for animals

________ Provide medical care for animals

________ Tutor, instruct and help others learn

________ Assist others with technology, academics and skills

________ Present information to a group

________ Manage a classroom or group

________ Work in a group or classroom setting

________ Plan curriculum and materials for a group

________ Learn about scientific events and topics

________ Visit museums, planetariums or tech forums

________ Study elements of numbers or computers

________ Perform experiments, projects or figure equations

________ Study space, motion, chemicals, elements, numbers or coding

________ Excel in comparison to peers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) areas

TOTAL FOR SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, AND MATH CAREERS

________ Write/read virtual information, articles or reviews

________ Utilize talents to communicate info to others

________ Attend public events or perform in them

________ Create media projects, campaigns or productions

________ Dancing, acting, singing, painting, sculpting or creating

________ Gaining inspiration from graphics, art or other media elements

_____ TOTAL FOR ARTS AND COMMUNICATION CAREERS

________ Repair computers or devices

________ Develop or install computer programming

________ Design apps or webpages

________ Learn about cybersecurity or computer systems

________ Utilize computer animation and graphics

________ Design graphic layouts with computer programs

______ TOTAL FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CAREERS

________ Awareness of effects and causes of the energy industry market’s status

________ Use physical labor to work on natural energy sites

________ Learn about the equipment/process related to energy

________ Comply with inspection requirements at sites

________ Run or be a part of a crew related to an energy site

________ Safely operate equipment and industrial tools

________ Weld or build items/projects to standard code

________ Remodel or build according to blueprints

________ Use computer software to create designs

________ Able to perform construction math

________ Oversee purchase/use of project materials

FOR ARCHITECTURE AND CONSTRUCTION CAREERS

________ Set up or repair electrical controls/wiring

________ Fix appliances, electrical monitors or electronics

________ Build robots/electronic devices

________ Make or use blueprints/instructions ________ Operate machinery ________ Work with hands-on tools and items

________ Learn about city, state or federal laws/policies

________ Enforce or perform methods that serve the public

________ Protect and/or serve the public over yourself

________ Write reports that document public services given

________ Learn about historical court cases

________ Use technology equipment related to public service

REFLECTION QUESTIONS

Work on vehicles, boats, planes or equipment ________ Arrange transportation of products or people

________ Drive vehicles, boats, planes or equipment

________ Learn about computers used to repair vehicles

________ Personally deliver products or items

________ Drive heavy equipment or lifts

GOAL SETTING

Student’s Name:

THINGS TO THINK ABOUT

Review your results from all your inventories

The reason I am interested in this program of study is

Research two programs of study using the charts and resources provided www.texasrealitycheck.com www.texascareercheck.com www.careeronestop.org/videos www.txcrews.org

CHOICE #1

Program of study:

Specific job in the future:

Does it match your values, strengths and interests?

Yes No

Wage per year?

Will it provide the lifestyle you want?

Yes No

How many job openings were in this career last year in the area you want to live in?

How many years/months of education required after high school?

What college major or certificate will it require?

With whom can you talk to gain more information?

Where can you get this degree/certificate?

Other Information:

FINAL REFLECTION

What are your next steps?

What are your goals?

CHOICE #2

Program of study:

Specific job in the future:

Does it match your values, strengths and interests?

Yes No

Wage per year?

Will it provide the lifestyle you want?

Yes No

How many job openings were in this career last year in the area you want to live in?

How many years/months of education required after high school?

What college major or certificate will it require?

With whom can you talk to gain more information?

Where can you get this degree/certificate?

Other Information:

Resources

CTE Resources:

TX CTE Resource Site

College and Career Planning Resources

Career Assessments:

Career Coach

Career One Stop

Career Exploration:

Career, College Search and Financial Aid Information

Career Exploration

Career Options

www.txcte.org www.texasoncourse.org

https://wfsolutions.emsicc.com

https://www.careeronestop.org/Toolkit/Careers /interest-assessment-questions.aspx

www.everychanceeverytexan.org https://www.onetonline.org

Texas Career Check/Exploration https://mynextmove.org www.texascareercheck.com

College Options, Exploration, and Application:

Apply Texas

College for All Texans

College Planning & Preparation Resources

www.applytexas.org www.collegeforalltexans.com

General Information on SAT and ACT www.collegeboard.org www.collegeboard.org OR www.act.org

GenTX (Generation Texas)

Listing of Universities in the U.S. www.gentx.org https://university.graduateshotline.com

Financial Aid and Future Exploration:

FASFA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

Texas Internship Challenge

Texas Reality Check

www.fafsa.ed.gov www.txinternshipchallenge.com

Fastweb www.texasrealitycheck.com www.fastweb.com

Labor Market and Career Information:

Labor Market and Career Information

Occupational Outlook Handbook

Texas CREWS (TX Consumer Resources for Education and workforce Statistics)

www.lmci.state.tx.us https://www.bls.gov/ooh

Fastweb https://board.thecb.state.tx.us/apps/txcrews/ www.texaswages.com

Military Awareness: ASVAB

ARMY Resource/Test Prep Site

Careers in the Military

Explore the Branches of the Military

www.asvabprogram.com www.march2success.com

www.careersinthemilitary.com https://www.todaysmilitary.com

Connection Industry to Classrooms www.nepris.com

Educators and students can connect with industry professionals, virtually, bringing real-world relevance and career exposure to students. Live chats with professionals and prerecorded video presentations are available.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT EVOLUTION ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL

• Richardson Campus 1101 South Sherman Street Richardson, Texas 75081 (972)907-3755

• Houston Campus 2414 Spring Cypress Road Spring, Texas 77388 (281) 907-6440

• Beaumont Campus 3920 West Cardinal Drive Beaumont, Texas 77705 409-239-5553