Dance
The art of dance uses movement to communicate meaning about the human experience. While it can be used for exercise or entertainment, dance is also a powerful medium to express one’s values, thoughts, and aspirations about our lives and our world. This pathway focuses on movement, choreography, and careers in the movement arts.
Digital Science
From hardware to software, from networking to troubleshooting, those with a digital science background are needed in every sector of our computerized world. Studies include web development, programming, design, networking and cyber security to prepare students for numerous careers including web developer, network administrator, computer systems analyst or information technology manager.
Entrepreneurship
Are you interested in learning how to market and manage your own business? Do you like developing new ideas and adapting to changing markets? Students in this pathway will generate ideas for new products and services, evaluate the feasibility of ideas, develop a strategy to implement the ideas, and create a business plan. Students will also develop transferable skills to be successful in a global economy.
Instrumental Music
Do you love playing a musical instrument? Students in this pathway will take courses that broaden their understanding of music by focusing on the musical ensemble and composition. Students will explore possible careers that include music education, recording and technology, music therapy, church performance, private music contracting, and composition.
Mechatronics
Combining fields such as mechanical engineering, electronics, telecommunications and computers result in this fascinating, applied engineering field. Areas of study include electronics, control systems, manufacturing, computer science and robotics. Career opportunities include robot installation and maintenance, automation equipment design and installation, and manufacturing engineer.
PLTW Aerospace
Project Lead The Way is about applying science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) skills to solve complex, open-ended problems in a real-world context. Students with an aeronautical focus will study the evolution of flight, navigation and control, propulsion, space travel and orbital mechanics. Potential careers include aircraft designer, data processor, inspector/compliance officer, mechanical engineer, electrical engineer or payload specialist.
PLTW Architecture
Project Lead The Way is about applying science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) skills to solve complex, open-ended problems in a real-world context. Students with an architecture focus will be trained to design and construct models of residential or commercial structures and landscape design using 3D architecture design software. Career options include architect, building surveyor, landscape architect, structural engineer, or production designer.
Product & Fashion Design
This pathway is perfect for students interested in setting trends by using skills in art, design, marketing and merchandising. Students following this pathway will learn history, consumer trends, design and sales principles to prepare them for a variety of careers in the business, retail or fashion industries.
Theatre
Be part of the magic on and offstage in this performing arts pathway with a focus on acting performance including script analysis, stagecraft, acting styles and stage design. Potential careers include actor, stage manager, and theatre manager.
Visual Art & Design
Art meets function in this creative pathway where students develop their artistic skills and learn how to build a professional looking career or college level design portfolio through projects, problem-based learning, and real world experiences. Some studies covered in this pathway drawing, illustration, computer graphics, animation, 3D modeling, graphic design, photography, ad layout and product and package design.
Vocal Music
Is singing in a solo or choir area your passion? Do you enjoy advanced level choir music? Consider a pathway in vocal performing arts. This pathway focuses on vocal performance in a solo and choral setting, music theory and music history knowledge, composition skills, and musical theater. Potential careers include recording artist, solo performer/entertainer, arts business/management, music teacher, music therapist, sound recording engineer and many more.