New Academy Programs Offered
The Cybersecurity Academy will feature a state-of-the-art Virtual Cyber Range, offering students a unique and creative curriculum platform. Students can earn valuable industry certifications, including CompTIA A+, Security+, and Linux+. The program is designed to create a direct pipeline to either immediate employment in the cybersecurity industry or advanced education opportunities, with dual credit options available. There is no additional cost for this program.
Through a partnership with the prestigious Toni & Guy Academy, the Cosmetology Academy will prepare students to earn their Cosmetology Operator's License from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). The program culminates in a senior-year business management component, ensuring graduates are certified, skilled practitioners knowledgeable in business operations.
Additional Information
All participants are required to obtain a Student License through the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation prior to the start of the academic school year. The cost is the responsibility of the participant and is $25.
All participants will be required to purchase their Cosmetology Kit at the rate of $1,800. Payment plans will be available.
Students will retain their kit upon graduation from Prosper ISD.
Kits include equipment and materials needed to achieve certification and start their Cosmetology career (blow dryer, brushes, mannequin heads, irons, etc.).
Students that unenroll from the Cosmetology Academy are still responsible for the cost of their kit.
Upon successful completion of requirements, Senior students will test to earn their Cosmetology Operator’s License through the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Prosper ISD will assume the cost of the certification test.
Students entering the Academy as Sophomore students will be responsible for additional self-study hours to meet the requirements of certification.
The Electrical Engineering Academy features a state-of-the-art clean electrical lab equipped with the latest technology. Through strategic partnerships with Texas Instruments and local colleges, students will gain industry-relevant experience and knowledge. The program offers SACA Industry 4.0 Certification, making graduates highly employable upon completion. Students can choose between direct entry into the workforce or pursuing advanced education through "two plus two" college opportunities, where they can complete two years at Richland followed by two years at a partner college.