The Law & Social Justice (LSJ) pathway informs and prepares students for careers in law, social work, community organizations, and education with a focus on social justice and current events.
Through experiential learning opportunities, exposure to a variety of careers, and structured academic support, students become active participants in advocating for positive social change in their communities.
LSJ Graduates Demonstrate:
✓ Critical Thinking: Can analyze issues to understand the root causes of social inequities and how to organize for social change in their schools, community and lives.
✓ Communication & Collaboration: Can effectively communicate and collaborate with diverse groups of people to make connections and build alliances.
✓ Organizing & Activism Skills: Can implement a strategic action plan to achieve a specific goal.
✓ Leadership & Civic Engagement: Are skilled at navigating systems of power to advocate for innovative solutions and to educate and empower others.
✓ College & Career Readiness: Are knowledgeable about careers in law, social work, education and public service through participation in field trips, guest speakers, and internships.
Course Sequence:
Youth and the Law
World History
English 2
Forensic Biology
Development of American Justice
Racism & Social Justice in US History
English 3
Chemistry
Law & Social Justice
US Government & Economics
English 4
Senior Seminar