The attached PowerPoint presentation describes all the Career Passports available in Leander ISD. All elective choices are listed in this PowerPoint as well as in the Career Passport Planning Guide (A.C.E. students received it in class) and in the LISD Course Catalog.

The very best way for a student to understand all the elective choices available to them is for them to sit down one-on-one with the teacher who is in charge of that program. Unfortunately that isn't possible! So, we have created a variety of media presentations to show you what is available in Leander ISD and at Cedar Park High School. Choose well; after all, it's YOUR life!

Below is an alphabetic listing with some of the electives available to students in Leander ISD. Some are available at our "sister" high schools, Leander High School and Vista Ridge High School. You can either transfer to those schools to take advantage of the courses offered, or you can do an "A" day or a "B" day schedule on that campus. Transportation is only provided for JROTC classes.

See the course catalog for prerequisites and for grade level requirements for each of the courses listed below:

Air Force Junior ROTC is both a curricular and extra-curricular program. As an elective course, it provides ½ credit for each semester completed and can substitute for physical education requirements. The academic portions of he course include history of aviation, science of flight and exploration of space. After school activities are optional.
Certifications: Students receive a ROTC three year and four year certificate of completion.

Introduction to Agricultural Mechanics is designed to introduce basic theory and specialized skills in agricultural mechanics. Skills to be developed include tool identification and safe use, carpentry, electricity, plumbing, masonry, fencing, painting, metal working, and welding processes. Agricultural Metal Fabrication Technology is designed to develop skills in metal equipment assembly and welding. Skills in fabricating steel and building projects are emphasized. General Agricultural Mechanics is a pre-employment lab course that prepares students to select, operate, maintain, service and use power units, machinery, equipment, structures and utilities.
College Credit: Tech Prep articulated course; college credit can be earned.
Costs: Student projects are required. Students are expected to pay for materials used in individual building projects. For more information and to see photos of projects Ag Mech students have made at CPHS, go to Mr. Jeff Kelley's class website: classroom.leanderisd.org/webs/jeff.kelley/

The Animal Science strand is designed to develop knowledge and skills pertaining to the nutrition, reproduction, health, and management of domestic animals. Topics include business, current issues, breeding, genetics, reproduction, meat evaluation, nutrition, growth and development. Equine Science, Aquaculture and Biotechnology all focus in on more specialized areas.

Technical introduction to Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) is designed to provide basic training for employment in engineering, architectural, and other technical careers. The student learns manual/CAD drafting including lettering techniques, line types, use of scales, dimensioning, orthographic projection, sections, and isometric drawings. This course includes group and/or individual projects. Architectural Graphics is a continuation of Technical Introduction to CAD with an emphasis on Architecture. Students are required to produce a full set of residential working drawings including a floor plan, electrical plan, foundation plan, roof plan, elevations, details, schedules, cross section, and plot plan. CAD Specialties is a technical course, which develops advanced knowledge and skills in the use of computers for drafting, 3D modeling, rendering, manufacturing, and animation. Includes group and/or individual projects.
College Credit: Tech Prep articulated course; college credit can be earned.
Costs: Basic set of drafting tools for introductory course - $35.

Art I is a sampler course for beginning and intermediate students. A broad overview of the year includes drawing, painting, collage, mixed media, printmaking, ceramics and sculpture. Students will work with a range a subject matter including portraiture, still life, landscape, design modules, etc. A class-wide critique will be conducted 5-6 times throughout the year (roughly every 6 weeks) to gain teacher, student and peer feedback based on student progress. Art historical concepts, time periods and artists, will be touched on throughout the year. Art philosophical and aesthetic discussions will be conducted periodically.

Advanced Drawing - This class is made up of level II, III, and IV students. The first six weeks of the year the entire class will review basic techniques and concepts including: elements and principles of design, negative/positive analysis, planar analysis, organizational line, pencil shading, cross-hatching, stippling, etc.

Advanced Placement Portfolio - A college level program to prepare a body of work to present to the college board to be evaluated for College credit. Entry for Juniors can be approved for a two year program (a different portfolio can be submitted each year.) Senior may only submitted one portfolio.
Portfolios can be 2-D, 3-D or Drawing.

Introduction to Biotechnology including career exploration, history, and applications of DNA/RNA technology, molecular biology, bioethics and laboratory safety practices. The applications of these technologies in different areas such as medicine, forensics, agriculture and the environment will be explored. Students who are interested in pursuing science as a career either as a scientist or a lab technician would benefit from this passport.
College Credit: Tech Prep articulated course; college credit can be earned.
Costs: Lab notebook - $5, Lab coat - $15

. The computer explosion of the 80’s and 90’s has expanded careers in business and new careers have been created. Click on the link to see a powerpoint presentation which details classes offered at CPHS in Business Education.

Enrollment in this program is by application only. Student must be at an advanced math level and willing to spend outside time on homework and tutorials. Internetworking Technologies I is designed for students to develop the skills needed to design, build and maintain small-to medium-sized networks The course focuses on network fundamentals, router theory and router technologies. Internetworking Technologies II focuses on advanced routing and switching, network design, and network management. The students learn both theory of systems and receive hands-on practical experience. At the end of the two-year course, students will be prepared to take the Cisco Certified Network Administrator Exam.
College Credit: Tech Prep articulated course; college credit can be earned.
Certifications: Cisco Certified Network Administrator
Costs: CCNA Exam is approximately $120

Pre-AP Computer Science 1
Credits: 1 Grade: 10 - 12
Prerequisites: Algebra II or concurrent enrollment
Pre-AP Computer Science I is designed to provide capable students the opportunity
to learn and practice the fundamentals of object-oriented programming using Java. Topics covered include basic control structures, user-defined classes, and arrays.

AP Computer Science II
Credits: 1 Grade: 11 - 12
Prerequisites: Computer Science I, Instructor approval
AP Computer Science II offers more advanced programming in Java to prepare
for the Advanced Placement Computer Science A exam. Topics covered include in-depth object-oriented concepts such as polymorphism and inheritance, searching and sorting algorithms, and recursion.

AP Computer Science III
Credits: 1 Grade: 12
Prerequisites: Computer Science II, Instructor approval
AP Computer Science III covers additional material to prepare students for the Advanced Placement Computer Science AB exam. Topics include classic data structures such as stacks, queues, linked lists, and trees, more in-depth recursion, and algorithmic analysis.

IB HL Computer Science III (LHS Only)
Credits: 1 Grade: 12
Prerequisites: Computer Science II, Instructor approval
IB Computer Science III allows students to finish mastering material in preparation for the HL IB exam in Computer Science. Topics covered are numerous, but include linked data structures and trees, random access files, and recursion. Students will also complete the required internal assessment: the program dossier, which is a large-scale programming project, complete with test cases and documentation.

College Credit: AP Test - $50

Basic Computer Technology is a broad overview of computer hardware and operating systems. Topics covered in this course will include basic PC architecture, peripheral devices, MS-DOS, Windows 9x, Windows 2000, and Windows XP operating systems, as well as basic troubleshooting and repair.
Certifications: A+ Certification - $60
Costs: Small set of tools - $20

Building Trades is a two-year sequence of classroom and laboratory instruction designed to provide job-specific training for entry-level employment skills in construction-related careers. Instruction is provided in carpentry, painting, dry wall, basic plumbing, and roofing. Second-year instruction is designed to enhance entry-level training and employment through theoretical teaching and real life application.
Certifications: This is an apprenticeship certification competency-based program. Students will need to contact an adult apprenticeship/college program to complete their certification. Each individual program will evaluate and place the student at the appropriate level upon entering their program.
Costs: Student projects are required. Students are expected to pay for materials used in individual building projects.

Cosmetology is a planned 1500 clock hour, two-year sequence of classroom and laboratory instruction designed for students who are interested in pursuing cosmetology as a profession. Students in this program meet every other day for three class periods and 45 minutes before or after school for two years and must complete 1000 laboratory clock hours. An additional 500 academic hours are awarded upon the completion of the 1000 laboratory hours. Student must complete academic course for graduation the same year they complete cosmetology hours to receive 500 additional hours. Instruction is designed to provide job-specific training for entry-level employment in cosmetology careers. Students should not enroll on this program unless they have good attendance and intend to take the state cosmetology test.
Certifications: Texas State Cosmetology Certification.
Costs: Classroom equipment/material costs are $400 for the 1st year and $300 for the 2nd year. The state cosmetology test and materials are approximately $75.

Culinary Arts provides occupationally specific training designed to develop knowledge and skills for employment in the area of food production, management, and services. Instruction includes operation and management of foodservice establishments, marketing strategies, quantity food production skills, food presentation, service techniques, and technology applications in the foodservice industry. Students in this program meet every other day for 3 hours and demonstrate their skills by participating in food service projects on campus such as faculty luncheons, special events, etc.
College Credit: Tech Prep articulated course; college credit can be earned.
Certifications: Food Handler Certification, Certified Culinary Specialist and ServSafe are all available.
Costs: Uniform costs are approximately $50. Specialized equipment of approximately $25 is required. Optional certifications in Culinary Arts I - Food Handler Certification is approximately $40 and Certified Culinary Specialist is approximately $50. Optional certification in Culinary Arts II - ServSafe is approximately $30. Membership fee for CTSO (FCCLA approx. $20.

Early Childhood Professions I is an introduction to teaching children ages birth to eight-years-old (preschool through third grade). This course will give you the opportunity to assist an elementary or preschool teacher in her classroom while receiving job-specific training in the education of young children. Early Childhood Professions II is a continuation of ECP I, offering further training in the care and education of children ages birth to eight-years-old. Students in this program meet every other day for 3 hours and will be placed in an elementary or day care facility after the first six-weeks of the year to job shadow. A student portfolio is required.
Costs: Students are required to purchase shirts for $30 to wear to the job site. Portfolio materials are approximately $25.
Membership fee CTSO approximately $20.

Technical introduction to Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) is designed to provide basic training for employment in engineering, architectural, and other technical careers. The student learns manual/CAD drafting including lettering techniques, line types, use of scales, dimensioning, orthographic projection, sections, and isometric drawings. This course includes group and/or individual projects. Engineering Graphics is a continuation of Technical Introduction to CAD with emphasis on engineering graphics including working drawings, assembly views, and solids modeling. This course includes group and/or individual projects. CAD Specialties is a technical course, which develops advanced knowledge and skills in the use of computers for drafting, 3D modeling, rendering, manufacturing, and animation. Includes group and/or individual projects.
College Credit: Tech Prep articulated course; college credit can be earned.
Costs: Basic set of drafting tools for introductory course - $20.

Health Science Technology I introduces various health care careers and basic concepts and skills related to the health care industry. Student skills will include assessment of vital signs, Health Care Provider CPR Certification, First Aid, and demonstrating proper body mechanics use, learning infection control measures, basic anatomy and physiology, and medical terminology throughout the program. . Students are encouraged to become active members in – Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA). Health Science Technology II is designed for the student planning to enter a health care career. Class instruction includes entry-level skills needed in health fields and the applications of physical and biological sciences. Students in this program meet every other day for 3 hours and are transported to Health Care Facilities for observational experiences during the Fall semester. In the Spring semester , students complete a State of Texas Certified Nursing Assisting Curriculum enabling the student to take the State Certified nursing Exam. At the end of the Spring semester, the students take a Phlebotomy Theory and lab course. The students can earn up to 3 college credits in escrow at ACC. Student must complete 20 hours of documented community service hours during the HST-2 course’s school year. Students must be 17 years old Sept 1st. Before the first day of HSTII, students must obtain & provide proof of Before Hepatitis B vaccine series, and recent TB test.
Certifications: CPR in HST I. Certified Nurse Assistant in HST II. Certification in phlebotomy is available at ACC after completion of HST II.
Costs: CPR test and materials are $15. Certified Nurse Assistant test and materials are $76. Scrubs for clinical rotations are $25/pair. Optional - Tuition for Phlebotomy course completion is $125 to enroll at ACC and $100 for national certification test.

Floral Design and Interior Landscape prepares students to design and arrange flowers, foliage and related plan materials for interior locations. Introduction to Horticultural Sciences is an introductory course to horticulture sciences with emphasis on technical skills, entrepreneurship, and career opportunities. Horticulture Plant Production is a technical course designed to develop skills in the production of greenhouse/nursery plants and the maintenance of plant growth and propagation structures. Landscape Design is a course designed to develop skill in the design, construction and maintenance of planted areas and devices for the beautification of home grounds and other areas of human habitation and recreation.
Costs: A lab fee is required for Floral Design to cover arrangements that the students will make and keep.

Hospitality is a specialized course for students who have a career interest in the management and marketing aspects of the lodging/convention/food and beverage services industry. Content includes an orientation to supportive operations such as sales and marketing, quantity food production, human resources, accounting, security, and engineering. Students in this program meet every other day for 3 hours and are transported off site to a full service hotel for work-based training.
College Credit: Tech Prep articulated course; college credit can be earned.
Certifications: American Hotel and Lodging Association Certification for each department that students are assigned. Students are required to take the American Hotel and Lodging Association’s Lodging Management Certification test.
Costs: Students are required to pay approximately $25 for shirts to wear at the worksite. Austin Hotel and Lodging Association Certification is free. Lodging Management Certification is $22. Membership fee in the student organization (FCCLA) is approx. $20. An optional field trip may be offered for an additional fee.

Interior Design focuses on the design of residential and nonresidential interior environments, furnishing and elements of design to achieve occupant well-being and productivity. Housing covers the history of housing, architecture and major architects of past & present, site planning, housing construction, kitchen and bath design. Technical introduction to Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) is designed to provide basic training for employment in engineering, architectural, and other technical careers. The student learns manual/CAD drafting including lettering techniques, line types, use of scales, dimensioning, orthographic projection, sections, and isometric drawings. This course includes group and/or individual projects. Architectural Graphics is a continuation of Technical Introduction to CAD with an emphasis on Architecture. Students are required to produce a full set of residential working drawings including a floor plan, electrical plan, foundation plan, roof plan, elevations, details, schedules, cross section, and plot plan.
Costs: Small material cost of approximately $20 is required.

Students interested in yearbook/newspaper production must have strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Students must be able to work with the production staff and meet deadlines. Yearbook Production applies the skills learned in Journalism I to planning, writing, producing, selling, and distributing of the yearbook. Newspaper Production involves the application of knowledge gained in Journalism I to the planning, writing, producing, and distributing of the school newspaper.

Marketing is a 1st semester course in which marketing and business concepts are taught. Students are given many opportunities to design marketing strategies, appropriate products, and promotional activities. Marketing research, the marketing mix, target markets and demographics are major topics covered in this course. Advertising is a 2nd semester course in which students will analyze markets and market areas, market targeting, consumer buying habits and motives, promotional campaigns, choosing the most effective media, print and electronic advertisement layout, and the planning and implementation of effective marketing campaigns. Marketing Dynamics provides training in the areas of marketing, management, and entrepreneurship. Students have the opportunity to participate in cooperative training designed for students to be employed while in school, receive credit, and gain knowledge and training in marketing occupations. Students are expected to secure and maintain employment in an approved marketing related occupation. Students must work at least 15 hours per week for 3 credits. Participation in the nationally recognized youth leadership organization DECA is a component. Marketing Education students operate the campus store, WolfMart.

This collection of classes is designed for students interested in pursuing a 4-year college degree in the medical field. Anatomy and Physiology Advanced is designed for students interested in biological, medical, and health oriented programs. Students will study the structures and functions of the human body. AP Biology is designed to be the equivalent of a first-year college biology course with laboratory investigations recommended by the College Board. Medical Terminology uses the human body as a guide to familiarize students with vocabulary concerning medical procedures and pathological conditions. Medical Microbiology is a one-semester course in which students will conduct laboratory investigations to study the relationships of microorganisms to wellness and disease.

Photography I students learn the fundamentals of black and white photography using 35mm cameras and various lenses. Exposure, camera functions, film developing and darkroom techniques are also stressed. Photography II includes studio lighting advanced darkroom techniques, hand coloring, and electronic imaging. Students must have the ability to work independently and develop a portfolio.
Costs: A lab fee is required of each student for photography supplies to create the portfolio.

Debate is formalized public speaking in which participants prepare and present speeches on opposite sides of an issue to determine which side has the stronger arguments. Students will improve knowledge and understanding of important social issues of our time, develop and use valid approaches for affirmative and negative cases based on research and /or philosophy, and use skills to debate propositions of value and policy. U.I.L. and Texas Forensic Association competition is required.

The Veterinary Science Technology strand is designed to develop knowledge and skills pertaining to the nutrition, reproduction, health, and management of domestic animals. Topics include business, current issues, breading, genetics, reproduction, meat evaluation, nutrition, growth and development. This Capstone course provides students the opportunity to participate in hands-on experience with live animals, giving vaccines, castrating, drenching, cutting eyeteeth, and basic care procedures.

Multimedia is a hands-on, lab-based program where students are introduced to various multimedia applications. Students will acquire advanced technology skills in multimedia as they study image editing web design, animation, and graphic design. Students will acquire skills in script writing and storyboarding, digital video editing, transitions, compression schemes, animation, and interview techniques. Students must have the ability to work independently and with groups. Portfolio development is required.