Academy of Hospitality & Tourism
The Academy of Hospitality and Tourism (AOHT) prepares high school students to excel in college and compete in the global workforce. The field of hospitality and tourism is one of the world's largest industries and DC's fastest-growing one.
The Academy of Hospitality and Tourism is a member of the National Academy Foundation (NAF) network, which is part of a national movement where scholars can learn, achieve, and advance as a professional along a chosen career path, i.e. hotel owner, travel agent, human resources associate, restaurant owner, general manager, marketing director, and meeting and event planner. The AOHT will engage students by using Hospitality and Customer Service as a lens through which everyday problems are analyzed, approached and solved.
The Academy of Hospitality and Tourism has a strong advisory committee made up of hospitality and tourism industry partners, including: Courtyard by Marriott Convention Center, Hotel Association of Washington, DC, Hilton Worldwide, Marriott, The Hay-Adams Hotel, Destination DC, American Experience Foundation, Donahoe Hospitality Services,, Georgetown University, and George Washington University.
Students who join Jackson-Reed's Academy of Hospitality and Tourism benefit from many work-based learning experiences, paid internships, industry recognized certifications, and college credits.
AOHT students have participated in these practical work-based learning opportunities:
- Managing the Concession Stands
- Planning and Executing Prom
- Main Office Attendants
- Welcome Center Attendants
- Principal Conference Hosts
- Open House Tour Guides
Field trips that the AOHT scholars have gone on include:
- Courtyard by Marriott Convention Center
- Congressional Black Caucus Hotel Ownership Conference
- Hotel Association of Washington, DC Luncheon
- Smithsonian Museums
- Washington Auto Show
- The Pod Hotel New York City
- The W Hotel New York City
- DC Backyard Bound
- Various College Tours
- Capital One Arena: Washington Wizards
- Monumental Sports Dinner
Our Pathway
Year 1
Principles of Hospitality and Tourism
This course introduces basic principles of hospitality, tourism, and customer service.
Certification - Guest Service Gold
Year 2
Travel and Tourism Management
Covered in this course are sports, entertainment, and event planning; hospitality; and marketing.
Year 3
Hotel Management
This course offers more in-depth study of hospitality and tourism management. Students will also learn how to “close the deal” on the next steps in their college and career planning.
Year 4
AIP Hospitality
Participate in an internship in the Hospitality & Tourism field.
Please Note
In 11th grade, AP English Language and Composition (E08) is recommended.
Course Descriptions
Description:
Principles of Hospitality and Tourism introduces students to an industry that encompasses lodging, travel and tourism, recreation, amusements, attractions, and food/beverage operations. Students learn 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 characteristics needed for success in that industry.
Course Type: Regular
Grade: 10th
Meet CL/CP Requirements? Yes
Description:
Travel and Tourism Management incorporates management principles and procedures of the travel and tourism industry as well as destination geography, airlines, international travel, cruising, travel by rail, lodging, recreation, amusements, attractions, and resorts. Employment qualifications and opportunities are also included in this course.
Course Type: Regular
Grade: 11th
Prerequistes: DH1
Meet CL/CP Requirements? Yes
Description:
Hotel Management focuses on the knowledge and skills needed to pursue staff and management positionsavailable in the hotel industry. This in-depth study of the lodging industry includes departments within a hotel such asfront desk, food and beverage, housekeeping, maintenance, human resources, and accounting. This course will focus on,but not be limited to, professional communication, leadership, management, human resources, technology, andaccounting.
Course Type: Regular
Grade: 12th
Prerequistes: DH1, DH4H
Meet CL/CP Requirements? Yes
Description:
The AIP internship course is a paid internship experience for 12th and 11th grade students participating in a coherent sequence of career and technical
education courses. This course is designed to provide real-world work experience and professional exposure in an aligned CTE program of study and will receive course credit upon internship completion. A student must be enrolled or have completed the 3rd level course in an approved CTE program of study in order to be eligible to participate. Students are taught employability skills, including job-specific skills applicable to their training plan, job interview techniques,
Course Type: Regular
Grade: 12th
Prerequistes: DH1, DH4H, DG4H
Meet CL/CP Requirements? Yes
