The HTA is a four year program. However, students may enroll in the academy in the ninth or tenth grade. They will take field trips , job shadow, have guest speakers, integrated curriculum, thematic units, and related instruction. Extra time is also spent on remediation basic skills if necessary. The students are block scheduled together for three periods.
Students take other classes and meet graduation requirements outside the team block.
Students of the Hospitality and Tourism Academy will be held to the same graduation requirements of any Springfield High student in a college preparatory program. The students in HTA have a wide range of ability and needs. Other students may elect to enroll in the Culinary Arts program offered through Capital Area Career Center. Computer Lab for computer assisted instruction. Guest speakers and field trips.