If you like designing, building, and breaking things then engineering might be a career for you! Students in the Mozart Secondary engineering program learn the engineering design process through FIRST Tech Challenge competition robotics.

Why Choose Engineering?
Design, Collaborate, Create

Hands-On Engineering
While participating in FIRST Tech Challenge, students learn design, construction, safety, teamwork, presentation, programming,mechanical, electrical and so much more! It is a great way to see what type of engineer youwant to be! 

Engineering Pathway

• Principles of Applied

• Engineering

• Engineering Design and Presentation I

• Engineering Design and Presentation Ii

• Practicum in STEM

What classes will you be taking?

• Principles of Health Science  -  Introduction to health science

• Medical Terminology   -  Learn the language of medicine

• Health Science Theory  -  Advanced knowledge and skills

• Practicum  -  Earn certifications 

Health Science Job Descriptions:

• Certified Nursing Assistant - help nurses with their duties

• Phlebotomist - take blood samples from patients

• EKG - learn to check heart rhythms

• Medical Assistant - help patients and medical staff

Health Science Pathway

• Principle of Health Science - 8th & 9th Grade

• Health Science Theory - 10th Grade

• Medical Terminology - 11th Grade

• Practicum in Health Science - 12th Grade

The CyberSecurity Program of study includes occupations and educational opportunities related to planning,implementing, upgrading, or monitoring security measure for the protection of computer networks and information. This program of study may also include exploration into responding to computer security breaches and virus ad administering network security measures.

What classes will you be taking?

• Principles of Information Technology or Foundations of Cybersecurity - 8th & 9th Grade

• Internetworking Technologies I - 10th Grade

• Digital Forensics or Internetworking Technologies - 11th Grade

• Practicum in Information Technology or Cybersecurity Capstone - 12th Grade

Cybersecurity Occupations:

• Information Security Analyst

• Network and Computer System Administrators

• Computer System Analyst

The Business Management program of study teaches CTE learners how to plan, direct, and coordinate the  administrative services and operations of an organization. Through this program of study, students will learn the skills necessary to formulate policies, manage daily operations, and allocate the use of materials and human resources. This program of study will also introduce students to mathematical modeling tools and organizational evaluation method.

What classes will you be taking?

• Principles of Business, Marketing & Finance - 8th & 9th Grade

• Business Information Management I - 10th Grade

• Business Information Management II - 11th Grade

• Practicum in Business Management - 12th Grade

DECA Student Program
DECA is a student-led organization that prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe. Texas DECA is proud to be the largest DECA association in the world, impacting over 16,000 members across the great state of Texas. Mozart’s DECA Chapter recently took 31 amazing students to compete in this year’s District Career Development Conference. These students competed in various categories such as Principles of Hospitality, Business Law and Ethics, and Sports Entertainment Marketing to name a few. Out of these 31 competitors, 12 qualified for the State Career Development Conference in Dallas, Texas. We are extremely proud of all of our students! They prepared by taking an exam, practicing their presentation skills and studying! Everyone gave it their all! Congratulations to all of our DECA Members and especially those that advanced to State!

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

What classes will you be taking?

• Level 1: 8th and 9th Principles of Education and Training

• Level 2: 10th Human Growth and Development

• Level 3: 11th Instructional Practices

• Level 4: 12th Practicum in Education and Training

Extracurricular Activities:

• Classroom Visits

• Student Fundraisers 

• Student Competitions - Leadership Conference

Vanguard Academy’s Cosmetology course is a four-year program approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. This program involves taking classes in a variety of topics related to the field, such as hair styling, skin care, and nail care. Additionally, students are taught the basics of chemistry, biology, and anatomy as it relates to the field of cosmetology. Students also gain an understanding of business management and customer service. The curriculum offers hands on and classroom instruction that will help students prepare for the workforce. To complete the program, students must complete 1000 hours of classroom and laboratory instruction. Upon completion of the program, they are eligible to take the Texas Cosmetology Operator License exam. Once they obtain their license, students can begin working as professional cosmetologist.

The LPSCS program of study includes Planning, managing, and providing legal, public safety and protective services and homeland security, including professional and technical support services. This pathway is composed of students who have an interest in various criminal justice agencies, and provide students a better insight to these career paths.

What classes will you be taking?

• 8th-9th Grade: Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections, & Security

• 10th Grade: Law Enforcement I

• 11th Grade: Law Enforcement II

• 12th Grade: Practicum in Law, Public Safety, Corrections, & Security