PoS Academy of Academic Excellence

CTE ACADEMIC PLANNING

ANNUAL PUBLIC NOTIFICATION OF NONDISCRIMINATION

Academy of Academic Excellence offers career and technical education programs in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources; Architecture & Construction; Hospitality & Tourism; Information Technology; Manufacturing. Admission to these programs is based on TEA and local LEA standards.

It is the policy of Academy of Academic Excellence 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 Academy of Academic Excellence 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.

Academy of Academic Excellence 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 Anita Connally, anita.connally@dallascounty.org, and/or the Section 504 Coordinator at Sheri Flinn, sheri.flinn@dallacounty.org.

Academy of Academic Excellence ofrece programas de educación técnica y vocacional en Agricultura, Comida y Recursos Naturales; Arquitectura y Construcción; Hotelería y Turismo; Tecnología de la Información; Manufactura. La admisión a estos programas se basa en Estándares TEA y LEA locales.

Es norma de Academy of Academic Excellence 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 Academy of Academic Excellence 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.

Academy of Academic Excellence 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 Anita Connally, anita.connally@dallascounty.org, y/o el Coordinador de la Sección 504 en Sheri Flinn, sheri.flinn@dallacounty.org.

ACADEMY OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

1673 Terre Colony Court Dallas, TX 75212

214- 637-6136

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.

INDUSTRY BASED CERTIFICATIONS

Floral Design

Advanced Floral Design Practicum in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

AGRICULTURE, FOOD, AND NATURAL RESOURCES CAREER CLUSTER

The Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources(AFNR) career cluster focuses on the essential elements of life, food, water, land, and air. This career cluster includes occupations, ranging from farmer, rancher, and veterinarian to geologist, land conservationist, and florist.

Plant Science

The Plant Scienceprogramof study focuses on occupational and educational opportunities associated with the science, research, and business of plants and other living organisms. This program of study includes the application of biology and life science to real-world life processes of plants and vegetation, either in laboratories or in the field.

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

PLANT SCIENCE

COURSE INFORMATION

13001800

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Floral Design

Grade Placement: 9 - 12

Credits: 1

Prerequisites: None

N1300270

Advanced Floral Design

Grade Placement: 11 - 12

Credits: 1

Prerequisites:

● Floral Design

Floral Design is designed to develop students' ability to identify and demonstrate the principles and techniques related to floral design as well as develop an understanding of the management of floral enterprises. Through the analysis of artistic floral styles and historical periods, students will develop respect for the traditions and contributions of diverse cultures. Students will respond to and analyze floral designs, thus contributing to the development of lifelong skills of making informed judgments and evaluations.

In this course, students build on the knowledge from the Floral Design course and are introduced to more advanced floral design concepts, with an emphasis on specialty designs and specific occasion planning. This course focuses on building skills in advanced floral design and providing students with a thorough understanding of the design elements and planning techniques used to produce unique specialty floral designs that support the goals and objectives of a specific occasion or event. Through the analysis and evaluation of various occasion and event types, students explore the design needs and expectations of clients and propose and evaluate appropriate creations. From conception to evaluation, students are challenged to create and design appropriate specialty floral designs that meet the needs of the client. Furthermore, an emphasis on budgetary adherence and entrepreneurship equips students with many of the necessary skills needed for success in floral enterprises.

13002500 Practicum in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

Grade Placement: 11 - 12

Credits: 2

Prerequisites: None

Practicum in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources is designed to give students supervised practical application of knowledge and skills. Practicum experiences can occur in a variety of locations appropriate to the nature and level of experiences such as employment, independent study, internships, assistantships, mentorships, or laboratories. The practicum course is a paid or unpaid capstone experience for students participating in a coherent sequence of career and technical education courses in the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Career Cluster.

POSTSECONDARY PATHWAYS

ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE BACHELOR’S DEGREE

Biology/Biological Sciences

MASTER’S/DOCTORAL PROFESSIONAL DEGREE

ARCHITECTURE AND CONSTRUCTION CAREER CLUSTER

The Architecture and Construction career cluster focuses on designing, planning, managing, building, and maintaining the built environment. This career cluster includes occupations ranging from architect, carpenter, and construction manager to electrician, plumber and heating, air conditioning and refrigeration technician.

Construction Management and Inspection

The Construction Management and Inspection program of study focuses on occupational and educational opportunities associated with producing cost estimates for construction projects to support bidding on or determining the price of products or services. The program of study includes inspecting structures using engineering skills to determine structural soundness and compliance with specifications, building codes, and other regulations.

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

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION

COURSE INFORMATION

13004220

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Principles of Construction

Grade Placement: 9 - 12

Credits: 1

Prerequisites: None

Principles of Construction is intended to provide an introduction and lay a solid foundation for those students entering the construction or craft skilled areas. The course provides a strong knowledge of construction safety, construction mathematics, and common hand and power tools. For safety and liability considerations, limiting course enrollment to 15 students is recommended. This course also provides communication and occupation skills to assist the student in obtaining and maintaining employment.

13004900

Construction Management I

Grade Placement: 10 - 12

Credits: 2

Prerequisites: None

In Construction Management I, students will gain knowledge and skills needed to enter the workforce as apprentice carpenters or building maintenance supervisors' assistants or to build a foundation toward a postsecondary degree in architecture, construction science, drafting, or engineering. Construction Management I includes the knowledge of design techniques and tools related to the management of architectural and engineering projects.

12701300

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.

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.

Culinary Arts

The Culinary Arts program of study focuses on occupational and educational opportunities associated with the planning, directing, or coordinating activities of a food and beverage organization or department. This program of study includes opportunities involved in directing and participating in the preparation of food.

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

CULINARY ARTS

COURSE INFORMATION

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

13022600 Culinary Arts

Grade Placement: 10 - 12

Credits: 2

Prerequisites: None

Culinary Arts begins with the fundamentals and principles of the art of cooking and the science of baking and includes management and production skills and techniques. Students can pursue a national sanitation certification or other appropriate industry certifications.

13022650 Advanced Culinary Arts

Grade Placement: 10 - 12

Credits: 2

Prerequisites:

● Culinary Arts

Advanced Culinary Arts will extend content and enhance skills introduced in Culinary Arts by indepth instruction of industry-driven standards to prepare students for success in higher education, certifications, and/or immediate employment.

13022700 Practicum in Culinary Arts

Grade Placement: 11 - 12

Credits: 2

Prerequisites:

● Culinary Arts

Practicum in Culinary Arts is a unique practicum that provides occupationally specific opportunities for students to participate in a learning experience that combines classroom instruction with actual business and industry career experiences. Practicum in Culinary Arts 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.

POSTSECONDARY PATHWAYS

ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE BACHELOR’S DEGREE

MASTER’S/DOCTORAL PROFESSIONAL DEGREE

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CAREER CLUSTER

The Information Technology (IT) career cluster focuses on the design, development, support, and management of hardware, software, multimedia, and systems integration services. This career cluster includes occupations ranging from Software Developer and Programmer to Cybersecurity Specialists and Network Analysts.

Programming and Software Development

The Programming and Software Development program of study focuses on occupational and educational opportunities associated with researching, designing, developing, testing, and operating systems-level software, compilers, and network distribution software for medical, industrial, military, communications, aerospace, business, scientific, and general computer applications. This program of study includes creating, modifying, and testing the codes, forms, and script that allow computer applications to run.

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

03580140 Fundamentals of Computer Science

Grade Placement: 9 - 12

Credits: 1

Prerequisites: None

Fundamentals of Computer Science is intended as a first course for those students just beginning the study of computer science. Students will learn about the computing tools that are used every day. Students will foster their creativity and innovation through opportunities to design, implement, and present solutions to realworld problems. Students will collaborate and use computer science concepts to access, analyze, and evaluate information needed to solve problems. Students will learn the problem-solving and reasoning skills that are the foundation of computer science. By using computer science 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 computer science through the study of technology operations and concepts. 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

03580200 Computer Science I

Grade Placement: 9 - 12

Credits: 1

Prerequisites:

● Algebra I

Computer Science I will foster students' creativity and innovation by presenting opportunities to design, implement, and present meaningful programs through a variety of media. Students will collaborate with one another, their instructor, and various electronic communities to solve the problems presented throughout the course. Through data analysis, students will identify task requirements, plan search strategies, and use computer science concepts to access, analyze, and evaluate information needed to solve problems. By using computer science 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 computer science through the study of technology operations, systems, and concepts. 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

13020950 Computer Science II

Grade Placement: 11 - 12

Computer Science II will foster students' creativity and innovation by presenting opportunities to design, implement, and present meaningful programs through a variety of media. Students will collaborate with one another, their instructor, and various electronic communities to solve the problems presented throughout the course. Through data analysis, students will identify task requirements, plan search strategies, and use computer science concepts to access, analyze, and evaluate information needed to solve problems. By using computer science 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 computer science through the study of technology operations, systems, and concepts. 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. POSTSECONDARY PATHWAYS

Credits: 1

Prerequisites:

● Algebra I

● Either Computer Science I or Fundamentals of Computer Science

MANUFACTURING CAREER CLUSTER

The Manufacturing Career Cluster focuses on planning, managing, and performing the processing of materials into intermediate or final products and related professional and technical support activities such as production planning and control, maintenance, and manufacturing/process engineering.

Welding

The Welding programofstudy focuses on occupational and educational opportunities associated with the development and use of automatic and computer-controlled machines, tools, and robots that perform work on metal or plastic. This program of study addresses how to modify parts to make or repair machine tools or maintain individual machines, and how to use handwelding or flame-cutting equipment.

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

WELDING

SUGGESTED COURSE PATHWAYS

Courses are not tied to grade levels.

Level 1 Introduction to Welding

Level 2 Welding I

Level 3 Welding II w/Lab

Level 4

COURSE INFORMATION

Career Cluster Certification: OSHA 10hr

Forklift Certification Intro to Construction Fabrication Certification

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

13032250 Introduction to Welding

Grade Placement: 9 - 12

Credits: 1

Prerequisites: None

13032300 Welding I

Grade Placement: 10 - 12

Credits: 2

Prerequisites: None

Introduction to Welding will introduce welding technology with an emphasis on basic welding laboratory principles and operating procedures. Students will be introduced to the three basic welding processes. Topics include: industrial safety and health practices, hand tool and power machine use, measurement, laboratory operating procedures, welding power sources, welding career potentials, and introduction to welding codes and standards. Introduction to Welding will provide students with the knowledge, skills, and technologies required for employment in welding industries. This course supports integration of academic and technical knowledge and skills. Students will reinforce, apply, and transfer knowledge and skills to a variety of settings and problems. Knowledge about career opportunities, requirements, and expectations and the development of workplace skills will prepare students for future success.

Welding I provide the knowledge, skills, and technologies required for employment in metal technology systems. Students will develop knowledge and skills related to this system and apply them to personal career development. This course supports integration of academic and technical knowledge and skills. Students will reinforce, apply, and transfer knowledge and skills to a variety of settings and problems. Knowledge about career opportunities, requirements, and expectations and the development of workplace skills prepare students for future success.

13032410

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Welding II w/Lab

Grade Placement: 11 - 12

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

● Welding l

Welding II Lab introduces welding technology with an emphasis on basic welding laboratory principles and operating procedures. Topics include: industrial safety and health practices, hand tool and power machine use, measurement, laboratory operating procedures, welding power sources, welding career potentials, and introduction to welding codes and standards. This course provides knowledge, skills, and technologies required for employment in welding industries. Students will develop knowledge and skills related to this system and apply them to personal career development. This course supports integration of academic and technical knowledge and skills. Students will reinforce, apply, and transfer knowledge and skills to a variety of settings and problems. Knowledge about career opportunities, requirements, and expectations and the development of workplace skills prepare students for future success.

POSTSECONDARY PATHWAYS

WORKFORCE/CAREER OPTIONS

OTHER CTE COURSES

N1270153 General Employability Skills

Grade Placement: 11 - 12

Credits: 1

Prerequisites: None

This course provides students with knowledge of the prerequisite skills for general employment as well as the means of obtaining those skills. Employability skills include fundamentals of maintenance of personal appearance and grooming. The course also includes the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that allow employees to get along with their co-workers, make important work-related decisions, and become strong members of the work team. Discovering job possibilities that link skills, abilities, interests, values, needs, and work environment preferences is a part of the process of obtaining employability skills and abilities and is experiential learning that takes place over time.

N1270154 Student to Industry Connection

Grade Placement: 11 - 12

Credits: 1

Prerequisites: None

The Student to Industry Connection course provides students with the opportunity to develop professional relationships with experienced individuals within the student’s chosen program of study and to demonstrate necessary skills for an online virtual workplace. Students will learn acceptable virtual etiquette and professionalism for a teleworking environment. The central focus of this course is to prepare students to be 21st century career ready through interaction with a seasoned workplace mentor. The course may include a work-based learning component. Instruction will support students with marketable skills attainment. The course is recommended for students 16 years of age or older.