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The Hospitality and Tourism Career Cluster focuses on the management, marketing, and operations of restaurants and other food/beverage services, lodging, attractions, recreation events, and travel-related services. Students acquire 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 the characteristics needed for success.

2025-26 Programs of Study Guidebook

2024-25 Programs of Study Guidebook

Culinary Arts

The Culinary Arts Program of Study introduces students to occupations and educational opportunities related to the planning, directing, or coordinating activities of a food and beverage organization or department. This program of study also explores opportunities involved in directing and participating in the preparation and cooking of food.

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Lodging and Resort Management

The Lodging and Resort Management Program of Study introduces students to occupations and educational opportunities related to the logistical and operational management of lodging and resorts. This program of study also explores opportunities related to human resources, financial analysis, and marketing.

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Early College High School January 20, 2022
The Early College HS initiative is an open-enrollment program that blends college and high school coursework, enabling students to earn up to two years of college credit (60 hours), tuition-free, while enrolled in high school. English Presentation Spanish Presentation Application Applicants must be current LISD 8th-grade students in good standing to be advanced to the […]
Gifted & Talented: Testing – No Prior Identification May 21, 2021
Secondary GT Referral Forms: Referrals for gifted and talented screening are accepted year-round. LISD Secondary gifted services offers two screening windows – Winter and Spring. Students referred by the deadline for either the Winter or Spring will be tested after the the referral window closes. Secondary GT Referral Form – Spring 2026 (grades 6-12) – […]
Gifted & Talented: Screening, Assessment, Identification Process March 6, 2021
Students may be referred for the gifted and talented program at any time by teachers, counselors, parents, or other interested persons. All kindergarten students are screened once annually. The district provides at least one screening and identification and assessment opportunity once per school year for all students referred for testing (EHBB Local). Screening as well […]

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Leander ISD Recognized as a CTE District of Distinction April 30, 2025
Leander ISD is proud to announce its selection as a CTE District of Distinction by the Career and Technical Association of Texas (CTAT).
Glenn HS CTE Students Foster Meaningful Collaboration With Whitestone ES Dual Language Learners March 25, 2025
In a unique bilingual collaboration between Leander ISD elementary and high school students, the Glenn High School Agricultural Science program recently welcomed a group of second-grade dual language students from Whitestone Elementary School.
CTE Students Getting Hands-On Interior Design Experience at New Early Childhood Center March 5, 2025
Career and Technical Education (CTE) students from three Leander ISD high schools – Cedar Park, Vandegrift, and Vista Ridge – are getting real-world experience, thanks to the architecture firm selected to design the new Early Childhood Center (ECC) as part of the 2023 Bond.