The Law & Public Safety Track at Orange High School is a four-year pathway for students who are interested in careers in law, justice, and community safety.

Students in this program explore careers in:

• Law (attorney, judge, public defender, legal researcher, paralegal)

• Law Enforcement (police, investigator, federal agencies)

• Public service and public policy (elected office, advocacy, public affairs, lobbyist)

• Public safety and emergency response (fire service, EMS, emergency management, forensics)

Along the way, students build the reading, writing, speaking, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills they'll need for college, career, and civic life.

Why choose this track?

Students in the Law & Public Safety Track will:

• Take a coherent sequence of courses from 9th-12th grade that connect directly to real careers.

• Work with guest speakers and community partners from law, law enforcement, public policy, and public safety.

• Practice real-world skills:

  • Arguing a case

  • Reading and analyzing evidence

  • Writing reports and legal-style arguments

  • Collaborating on teams under pressure

• Participate in experiences such as mock trial, field trips, and community based projects.

• Prepare for college programs in criminal justice, political science, pre-law, public administration, and health/public safety fields.

who is this track for?

This track is a good fit if you...

• Want to understand how the justice system works and how it can be improved.

• Are interested in helping others, protecting your community, or serving the public.

• Enjoy classes where you discuss big questions, debate, and dig into real world issues.

• Can see yourself as a lawyer, police officer, detective, forensic scientist, EMT, firefighter, social worker, policy maker, or community organizer.

• Are willing to work hard, meet deadlines, and represent Orange High School in a professional way.