LEGACY CTE COURSES FOR FUTURE LEADERS
2025 - 2026
ANNUAL PUBLIC NOTIFICATION OF NONDISCRIMINATION
Legacy Preparatory Charter Academy offers career and technical education programs in Arts, Audio Video Technology, & Communication; Business, Marketing, & Finance; Education & Training; Health Science; Information Technology. Admission to these programs is based on TEA and local LEA standards.
It is the policy of Legacy Preparatory Charter Academy 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 Legacy Preparatory Charter Academy 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.
Legacy Preparatory Charter Academy 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 Mary Kahama, Mary. kahama@legacypca.com, and/or the Section 504 Coordinator at Athena Bivens, abivens@legacypca.com.
Legacy Preparatory Charter Academy ofrece programas de educación técnica y vocacional en Artes, Tecnología de Audio y Video, y Comunicación; Negocios, Mercadotecnia y Finanzas; Educación y Formación; Ciencias de la Salud; Tecnología de la Información. La admisión a estos programas se basa en Estándares TEA y LEA locales.
Es norma de Legacy Preparatory Charter Academy 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 Legacy Preparatory Charter Academy 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.
Legacy Preparatory Charter Academy 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 Mary Kahama, Mary.kahama@legacypca.com, y/o el Coordinador de la Sección 504 en Athena Bivens, abivens@legacypca.com.
PREPARATORY CHARTER ACADEMY
375 Municipal Dr. Suite 222 Richardson TX, 75080
469-759-7529
LEGACY
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
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.
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Printing and Imaging Technology II
INDUSTRY BASED CERTIFICATIONS
Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications
Practicum in Printing and Imaging Technology Adobe Certified Professional in Print and Digital Media Publication Using Adobe InDesign
Printing and Imaging
Practicum of Printing and Imaging
Application Development
ARTS, AUDIO/VIDEO TECHNOLOGY, AND COMMUNICATIONS CAREER CLUSTER
The Arts, A/V Technology and Communications (AAVTC) Career Cluster focuses on careers in designing, producing, exhibiting, performing, writing, and publishing multimedia content including visual and performing arts and design, journalism, and entertainment services. Careers in the AAVTC career cluster require a creative aptitude, a strong background in computer and technology applications, a strong academic foundation, and a proficiency in oral and written communication.
Printing and Imaging
The Printing and Imaging regional program of study introduces CTE learners to knowledge and skills related to providing printing and imaging services. CTE learners may learn about or practice the foundations of business management, customer service, graphic design, graphic production and large format printing.
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.
PRINTING AND IMAGING
SUGGESTED COURSE PATHWAYS
COURSE INFORMATION
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
13008800 Graphic Design & Illustration I
Grade Placement: 10 - 12
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: None
Within this context, in addition to developing knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications Career Cluster, students will be expected to develop an understanding of the industry with a focus on fundamental elements and principles of visual art and design.
13009610 Printing and Imaging Technology I w/ Lab
Grade Placement: 9 - 12
Credits: 2
Prerequisites: None
Careers in printing span all aspects of the industry, including prepress, press, and finishing and bindery operations. In addition to developing technical knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications Career Cluster, students will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the printing industry with a focus on digital prepress and digital publishing. Districts are encouraged to offer this lab in a consecutive block with Printing and Imaging Technology I to allow students sufficient time to master the content of both courses.
13009710 Printing and Imaging Technology II w/ Lab
Grade Placement: 10 - 12
Credits: 2
Prerequisites: None
Careers in printing span all aspects of the industry, including prepress, press, and finishing and bindery operations. In addition to developing advanced knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications Career Cluster, students will be expected to develop an advanced understanding of the printing industry with a focus on digital prepress and desktop digital publishing. Districts are encouraged to offer this lab in a consecutive block with Printing and Imaging Technology II to allow students sufficient time to master the content of both courses
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
13009800 Practicum in Printing and Imaging
Grade Placement: 10 - 12
Credits: 2
Prerequisites:
● Printing and Imaging Technology ll and Printing and Imaging Technology ll Lab
In addition to developing advanced technical knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications Career Cluster, students will be expected to develop an advanced technical understanding of the printing industry with a focus on finishing and bindery operations and customer-based projects. Instruction may be delivered through labbased classroom experiences or career preparation opportunities. 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
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.
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.
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.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
13011200 Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance
Grade Placement: 9 - 11
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: None
13034400 Entrepreneurship
Grade Placement: 10 - 12
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: None
03580390 Mobile Application Development
Grade Placement: 9 - 12
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: ● Algebra I
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.
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.
Mobile Application Development will foster students' creativity and innovation by presenting opportunities to design, implement, and deliver meaningful projects using mobile computing devices. Students will collaborate with one another, their instructor, and various electronic communities to solve problems presented throughout the course. Through data analysis, students will identify task requirements, plan search strategies, and use software development concepts to access, analyze, and evaluate information needed to program mobile devices. By using software design knowledge and skills that support the work of individuals and groups in solving problems, students will select the technology appropriate for the task, synthesize knowledge, create solutions, and evaluate the results. Students will learn digital citizenship by researching current laws and regulations and by practicing integrity and respect. Students will gain an understanding of the principles of mobile application development through the study of development platforms, programming languages, and software design standards. The six strands include creativity and innovation; communication and collaboration; research and information fluency; critical thinking; problem solving, and decision making; digital citizenship; and technology operations and concepts.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
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.
POSTSECONDARY PATHWAYS
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. This career cluster includes occupations ranging from teaching assistant and classroom teacher to school administrator.
Early Learning
The Early Learning program of study focuses on occupational and educational opportunities associated with instructing and supporting preschool and early elementary school students. This program of study addresses social, physical, and intellectual growth and skills necessary for planning, directing, and coordinating activities for young children.
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.
EARLY LEARNING
SUGGESTED
COURSE INFORMATION
13014200
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Principles of Education and Training
Grade Placement: 9 - 10
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: None
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.
N1300500
Child Development
Grade Placement: 10 - 12
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: None
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.
13024800
Child Guidance
Grade Placement: 10 - 12
Credits: 2
Prerequisites: None
Child Guidance is a technical laboratory course that addresses the knowledge and skills related to child growth and guidance equipping students to develop positive relationships with children and effective caregiver skills. Students use these skills to promote the well- being and healthy development of children, strengthen a culturally diverse society, and pursue careers related to the care, guidance, and education of children, including those with special needs. Instruction may be delivered through schoolbased laboratory training or through work-based delivery arrangements such as cooperative education, mentoring, and job shadowing.
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 & 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.
COURSE INFORMATION
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
13020200 Principles of Health Science
Grade Placement: 9 - 10
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: None
13020300 Medical Terminology
Grade Placement: 9 - 12
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: None
13020600 Anatomy and Physiology
Grade Placement: 10 - 12
Credits: 1
Prerequisites:
● Biology and a second science credit
The Principles of Health Science course is designed to provide an overview of the therapeutic, diagnostic, health informatics, support services, and biotechnology research and development systems of the health care industry.
The Medical Terminology course is designed to introduce students to the structure of medical terms, including prefixes, suffixes, word roots, singular and plural forms, and medical abbreviations. The course allows students to achieve comprehension of medical vocabulary appropriate to medical procedures, human anatomy and physiology, and pathophysiology.
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
13020500 Practicum in Health Science
Grade Placement: 11 - 12
Credits: 2
Prerequisites: ● Biology ● Health Science Theory
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.
ASSOCIATE’S
POSTSECONDARY PATHWAYS
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CAREER CLUSTER
The Information Technology (IT) Career Cluster focuses on building linkages in IT occupations for entry level, technical, and professional careers related to the design, development, support, and management of hardware, software, multimedia, and systems integration services.
Cybersecurity
The Cybersecurity program of study focuses on occupational and educational opportunities associated with planning, implementing, upgrading, or monitoring security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. This program of study includes responding to computer security breaches and viruses and administering network security measures.
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
SUGGESTED COURSE PATHWAYS
COURSE INFORMATION
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
03580850 Foundations of Cybersecurity
Grade Placement: 9 - 12
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: None
In the Foundations of Cybersecurity course, students will develop the knowledge and skills needed to explore fundamental concepts related to the ethics, laws, and operations of cybersecurity. Students will examine trends and operations of cyberattacks, threats, and vulnerabilities. Students will review and explore security policies designed to mitigate risks. The skills obtained in this course prepare students for additional study in cybersecurity. A variety of courses are available to students interested in this field. Foundations of Cybersecurity may serve as an introductory course in this field of study.
13027200 Principles of Information Technology
Grade Placement: 9 - 10
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: None
13027400 Networking
Grade Placement: 10 - 12
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: None
In Principles of Information Technology, students will develop computer literacy skills to adapt to emerging technologies used in the global marketplace. Students will implement personal and interpersonal skills to prepare for a rapidly evolving workplace environment. Students will enhance reading, writing, computing, communication, and reasoning skills and apply them to the information technology environment.
In Networking, students will develop knowledge of the concepts and skills related to data networking technologies and practices to apply them to personal or career development. To prepare for success, students will have opportunities to reinforce, apply, and transfer knowledge and skills to a variety of settings and problems.
03580360
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Digital Forensics
Grade Placement: 9 - 12
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: None
Digital forensics is an evolving discipline concerned with analyzing anomalous activity on computers, networks, programs, and data. As a discipline, it has grown with the emergence of a globally-connected digital society. As computing has become more sophisticated, so too have the abilities of malicious agents to access systems and private information. By evaluating prior incidents, digital forensics professionals have the ability to investigate and craft appropriate responses to disruptions to corporations, governments, and individuals. Whereas cybersecurity takes a proactive approach to information assurance to minimize harm, digital forensics takes a reactive approach to incident response.
13028000 Practicum in Information Technology
Grade Placement: 12
Credits: 2
Prerequisites:
● A minimum of two high school information technology (IT) courses.
In the Practicum in Information Technology, students will gain advanced knowledge and skills in the application, design, production, implementation, maintenance, evaluation, and assessment of products, services, and systems. Knowledge and skills in the proper use of analytical skills and application of IT concepts and standards are essential to prepare students for success in a technology-driven society. Critical thinking, IT experience, and product development may be conducted in a classroom setting with an industry mentor, as an unpaid or paid internship, as part of a capstone project, or as career preparation.
POSTSECONDARY PATHWAYS
ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE BACHELOR’S DEGREE
MASTER’S/DOCTORAL PROFESSIONAL DEGREE