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Harrison High School

The 6 Pathways

 Curriculum Benefits Career Title Examples
 

This program is state funded and administered by the
Michigan Department of Career Development.  All the information presented here is published freely by this group in the interest of an informed community.

Career Pathways Program Mission Statement:

"All Students completing the Michigan education system will have the necessary academic, technical and work behavior skills for success in a career of their choice and life long learning."
 

The Career Pathways system gives students a practical framework to help them decide on and achieve their own career goals.


Career Pathways are six broad groupings of courses defined by the State of Michigan that share similar characteristics.  They share employment requirements and many common interests, strengths, and competencies. 

The Harrison High School Program of Studies is designed  to offer students a pathway to success.  In the middle school, students are exposed to Career Pathways and select a Career Pathway to explore that meets their academic potential and career interests.  As time passes and interests change, students may change their pathway, taking the skills they have learned with them.  The Career Pathway will provide a focus and the foundation for the student’s learning experience.  Students will develop a four-year high school Educational Development Plan (EDP) that will maximize their post high school potential and opportunities.  These EDP’s will then be updated yearly during career units in a variety of classes and as needed. 

Harrison High School staff has developed Career Pathway Guides for students to use during the registration process.  The Career Pathway Guides include required courses for grades 9-12 and pathway electives relevant to their chosen pathways.  Students and parents should study the Career Pathway Guides in the Program of Studies. Students may use them as guides for high school registration for career level entry. 

Students selecting the Professional career fields will be considering a four-year college/university program as a requirement for career level entry.  Students selecting the Technical career fields will be considering a community college, technical/trade school or other post secondary training for career level entry.

HOW IT WORKS-

     The Six Career Pathways that cover all career opportunities are:

Arts and Communication
Careers related to the humanities and to the performing, visual, literary and media arts.

   HHS Curriculum 

  Business, Management, Marketing  and Technology
Careers related to all aspects of  business including accounting, business administration, finance, information processing, and marketing.

   HHS Curriculum  

Engineering/Manufacturing and Industrial Technology
Careers related to the technologies necessary to design, develop, install, or maintain physical systems.

  HHS Curriculum 

  Health Sciences
Careers related to the promotion of health as well as the treatment of injuries, conditions, and disease.

  HHS Curriculum 

Human Services
Careers in child care, civil service, education, hospitality, and the social services.

  HHS Curriculum 

  Natural Resources and Agriscience
Careers related to natural resources, agriculture and the environment.

  HHS Curriculum 

CLICK THE ICON FOR THE ELECTIVE CURRICULUM FOR EACH PATHWAY:

Arts & Communication Engineering/Manufacturing
& Indus. Technology		 Human Services Business Health Services Nat. Resources
& Agriscience

REQUIRED CURRICULUM:
*TECHNICAL:
REQUIRED CLASSES FOR EVERY PATHWAY		 *PROFESSIONAL:
REQUIRED CLASSES FOR EVERY PATHWAY
 
9th Grade 10th Grade
Eng I 1
Math 1
Earth/Physical Science 1
PE 1/2
Health 1/2
Computer I** 1/2
Computer II** 1/2
Pathway Elective 1 1/2
Elective 1
Eng. II 1
Math 1
Gen. Biology 1
Am. History & Geog. 1
Speech 1/2
Pathway Elective 2
Elective 1
 
11th Grade 12th Grade
Eng. Elective** 1
World History & Geog. 1
Pathway Elective 2 1/2
Elective 3
Government 1/2
Economics 1/2
Pathway Elective 3
Elective 3 1/2
 

**Recommended year only

 

  
9th Grade 10th Grade
Eng I 1
Math 1
Earth/Physical Science 1
PE 1/2
Health 1/2
Computer I** 1/2
Computer II** 1/2
Pathway Elective 2
Elective 1/2
Eng. II 1
Math 1
Gen. Biology 1
Am. History & Geog. 1
Speech 1/2
Pathway Elective 2 1/2
Elective 1/2
 
11th Grade 12th Grade
Eng. Elective** 1
World History & Geog. 1
Math 1
Pathway Elective 3 1/2
Elective 1
Eng. Elective 1
Math 1
Government 1/2
Economics 1/2
Pathway Elective 3 1/2
Elective 1
 

* Professional student must complete Math through Algebra II (through Calculus for Engineering/Manufacturing and Industrial Technology), and 2 years of foreign language.

*Technical: students considering a community college, technical/trade
   school or other post secondary training for career level entry.
*Professional: students considering a four-year college/university
   program as a requirement for career level entry.



Arts & Communication Electives

*TECHNICAL
6 Pathway Electives		 *PROFESSIONAL
4 Pathway Electives

PATHWAY ELECTIVES:
Art I 1/2
Art II 1/2
Ceramics I 1/2
Ceramics II 1/2
Art History 1/2
Band 1
Beg. Woodworking 1
Adv. Woodworking 1/2
 Dramatic Lit. 1/2
Adv. Dramatic Lit. 1/2
Yearbook 1+
Newspaper 1+
Drafting I 1
Drafting II 1
Spanish I 1
Spanish II 1

Career Center Elective:
Graphic Arts Tech. 3

PATHWAY ELECTIVES:
Art I 1/2
Art II 1/2
Ceramics I 1/2
Ceramics II 1/2
Art History 1/2
Adv. Art Studies 1/2
Band 1
Spanish I, II, III 1
Drafting I 1
Drafting II 1
 Dramatic Lit. 1/2
Adv. Dramatic Lit. 1/2
Interpersonal Comm. 1/2
Yearbook 1 1/2
Newspaper 1 1/2
Psychology 1/2
Sociology 1/2
Eng. III 1
Eng. IV 1

Career Center Elective:

Graphic Arts Tech.             3


* Professional student must complete Math through Algebra II, and 2 years of foreign  language.

*Technical: students considering a community college, technical/trade
   school or other post secondary training for career level entry.
*Professional: students considering a four-year college/university
   program as a requirement for career level entry.

 Engineering , Manufacturing & Industrial Tech. Electives

*TECHNICAL *PROFESSIONAL

PATHWAY ELECTIVES:

CAREER ELECTIVES:
Drafting I 1
Drafting II 1
Beg. Woodworking 1
Adv. Woodworking 1/2
Res. Construction 1/2
Res. Wiring 1/2
Auto Technology 3
Welding 3
Manufac. Tech CAD 3
Const. Trades 3

PATHWAY ELECTIVES:

CAREER ELECTIVES:
Drafting I 1
Drafting II 1
Beg. Woodworking 1
Adv. Woodworking 1/2
BAT 1
Res. Construction 1/2
Psychology 1/2
Spanish I 1
Spanish II 1
Chemistry 1
Physics 1
English III 1
English IV 1
Auto Technology 3
Welding 3
Manufac. Tech CAD 3
Const. Trades 3
 
* Professional student must complete Math through Calculus, and 2 years of foreign  language.

*Technical: students considering a community college, technical/trade
   school or other post secondary training for career level entry.
*Professional: students considering a four-year college/university
   program as a requirement for career level entry.

Human Services Electives

*TECHNICAL *PROFESSIONAL

PATHWAY ELECTIVES:

CAREER ELECTIVES:
Interpersonal Comm. 1/2
Spanish I 1
Spanish II 1
Parenthood 1
Consumer Ed. 1/2
Sociology 1/2
Personal Living 1/2
Advanced PE 1/2
Body Conditioning 1/2
Psychology 1/2
Criminal Justice 3
Early Childhood 3
Hosp/Food Service 3
Cosmetology 3

PATHWAY ELECTIVES:

CAREER ELECTIVES:
Interpersonal Comm. 1/2
Spanish I 1
Spanish II 1
Parenthood 1
Consumer Ed. 1/2
English III 1
English IV 1
Personal & Family Living 1/2
Advanced PE 1/2
Body Conditioning 1/2
Psychology 1/2
Sociology 1/2
Geography 1/2
Criminal Justice 3
Early Childhood 3
Hosp/Food Service 3
Cosmetology 3

* Professional student must complete Math through Algebra II, and 2 years of foreign  language.

*Technical: students considering a community college, technical/trade
   school or other post secondary training for career level entry.
*Professional: students considering a four-year college/university
   program as a requirement for career level entry.

Business/Management/Marketing & Technology Electives

*TECHNICAL
6 Pathway Electives		 *PROFESSIONAL
4 Pathway Electives

PATHWAY ELECTIVES:

CAREER ELECTIVES:
Yearbook 1 1/2
Newspaper 1 1/2
Gen. Business 1
Accounting 1
BAT 1
Manage. Support 1
Interpersonal Comm. 1/2
Internet Web Essentials 1/2
Conservation 1
Consumer Ed. 1/2
Computer Technology 3

PATHWAY ELECTIVES:

CAREER ELECTIVES:
Yearbook 1 1/2
Newspaper 1 1/2
Psychology 1/2
Interpersonal Comm. 1/2
Dual Enrollment 1+
Gen. Biology 1
Conservation 1
Consumer Ed. 1/2
Internet Web Essentials 1/2
Spanish I 1
Spanish II 1
Gen. Business 1
Accounting 1
BAT 1
Manage. Support 1
English III 1
English IV 1
Computer Technology 3

* Professional student must complete Math through Algebra II, and 2 years of foreign  language.

*Technical: students considering a community college, technical/trade
   school or other post secondary training for career level entry.
*Professional: students considering a four-year college/university
   program as a requirement for career level entry.

Health Services Electives

 All students in the state of MI entering the health care field are subject to a criminal background check.

*TECHNICAL
6 Pathway Electives		 *PROFESSIONAL
4 Pathway Electives

PATHWAY ELECTIVES:
Psychology 1/2
Sociology 1/2
Body Conditioning 1/2
Advanced PE 1/2
Forensic Science 1/2
Forensic Science 1/2
Consumer Ed. 1/2
Nutrition I 1/2
Nutrition II 1/2
Personal & Family Living 1/2
Chemistry 1

Career Center Elective:
Home Occupations 3

PATHWAY ELECTIVES:
Psychology 1/2
Sociology 1/2
Body Conditioning 1/2
Advanced PE 1/2
Spanish I 1
Spanish II 1
Biology 1
Adv. Biology 1
Chemistry 1
Middle College varies
Consumer Ed. 1/2
Nutrition I 1/2
Nutrition II 1/2
Personal & Family Living 1/2
Parenthood 1
English III 1
English IV 1
Forensic Science 1/2
Forensic Science 1/2

Career Center Elective:

Home Occupations              3

* Professional student must complete Math through Algebra II, and 2 years of foreign  language.

*Technical: students considering a community college, technical/trade
   school or other post secondary training for career level entry.
*Professional: students considering a four-year college/university
   program as a requirement for career level entry.

Natural Resources & Agriscience Electives

*TECHNICAL *PROFESSIONAL

PATHWAY ELECTIVES:
Parenthood 1
Beg. Woodworking 1
Adv. Woodworking 1/2
Conservation 1
Advanced PE 1/2
Outdoor 1/2
Body Conditioning 1/2
Geography 1/2
Mich. History 1/2

PATHWAY ELECTIVES:
Parenthood 1
Beg. Woodworking 1
Adv. Woodworking 1/2
Conservation 1
Biology 1
Adv. Biology 1
Chemistry 1
Physics 1
Outdoor 1/2
Body Conditioning 1/2
Geography 1/2
Mich. History 1/2
Spanish I 1
Spanish II 1
English III 1
English IV 1
Advanced PE 1/2

* Professional student must complete Math through Algebra II, and 2 years of foreign  language.

*Technical: students considering a community college, technical/trade
   school or other post secondary training for career level entry.
*Professional: students considering a four-year college/university
   program as a requirement for career level entry.

Benefits to Our Students:

learn about career opportunities opens minds to vast range of careers 
relate school to the real world of work see education & skills needed to get good jobs
motivates to develop high academic skills builds self-esteem
helps in examining interests, goals & talents value education as a life-long process

Some Examples of Career Job Titles within each Pathway:
Note: The careers listed below are only random samplings not a comprehensive list.

ARTS & COMMUNICATIONS- Careers related to the humanities and to the performing, visual, literary and media arts. These may include creative or technical writing, illustrating, graphic designing, publishing, theatre arts, journalism, languages, radio and television broadcasting, photography, advertising and public relations. Specific examples include artists, journalists, interior designers, musicians, photographers, and theater technicians.

   Technical Examples:  Assistant Editor, Copy Writer, Layout Planner, Actor/Actress, Dancer, Sculptor/Artist, Illustrator, Press Operator, Journalism Technician, Radio/TV Technician

   Professional Examples:  Editor, Writer, Publisher, Journalist, Composer, Fashion Designer, Radio/TV Broadcaster, Public Relations, Director, Graphic Artist, Computer Graphics Mgr.

BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING & TECHNOLOGY- Careers related to all aspects of business including accounting, business administration, finance, information processing, and marketing. These may include entrepreneurship, sales, marketing, hospitality and tourism, computer/information systems, finance, accounting, office administration, personnel, economics, and management. Specific examples include accountants, business managers, salespersons, buyers, computer network administrators, secretaries and stock analysts.

    Technical Examples:   Bookkeeper, Loan Officer, Data Entry Clerk, Asst. Systems Analyst, Assistant Buyer, Salesperson, Copywriter, Receptionist, Legal Secretary, Office Manager

   Professional Examples:  Accountant, Auditor, Economist, Stock Broker, Computer Programmer, Systems Analyst, Bank Manager, Real Estate Broker, Personnel Director, Corporate Lawyer

ENGINEERING/MANUFACTURING & INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY- Careers related to the technologies necessary to design, develop, install, or maintain physical systems. These may include occupations in designing, engineering and science, service technicians, manufacturing technology, transportation, and construction. Specific examples include architects, airplane pilots, engineers, carpenters, microcomputer specialists, equipment operators, technicians, and mechanics.

  Technical Examples:  Carpenter, Plumber, Small Electronics Tech., Sound Technician, CNC Operator, Tool and Die Maker, Automotive, Mechanic, Auto Body Mechanic, Draftsman, Surveyor

   Professional Examples:  Architect, Building Inspector, Contractor, Electronic Engineer, Industrial Engineer, Die/Mold Engineer, Automotive Engineer, Quality Control Engineer, Air Traffic Control, Chemical Engineer

HEALTH SCIENCES- Careers related to the promotion of health as well as the treatment of injuries, conditions, and disease. These may include medicine, dentistry, nursing, therapy and rehabilitation, nutrition, fitness and hygiene, public health, and veterinary science. Specific examples include physicians, nurses, pharmacists, health facility administrators, dental assistants, veterinarians, physical therapists, and medical technicians.

   Technical Examples:  Certified Nursing Asst., X-Ray Technician, Laboratory Technician, Respiratory Therapist, Dental Hygienist, Pharmacy Technician, Optometry Technician

   Professional Examples:   Dentist, Orthodontist, Pharmacist, Family Doctor, Physical Therapist, Registered Nurse, Dietician, Surgeon, Obstetrician, Pediatrician

HUMAN SERVICES- This may include law and legal studies, law enforcement, public administration, child and family services, and social services.

   Technical Examples:  Butcher, Chef, Police Officer, Cosmetologist, Firefighter, Child Care Assistant, Home Health Care, Sanitation Tech., Research Asst., Coach

   Professional Examples:  Social Worker, Teacher, Lawyer, Librarian, Prosecutor, Security Director, Counselor, Nursing Home Admin., Hotel Manager, Police/Fire Chief

NATURAL RESOURCES AND AGRISCIENCE- Careers related to natural resources, agriculture and the environment. These may include agriculture, earth sciences, environmental sciences, fisheries management, forestry, horticulture, wildlife management, and many agri-business/agri-industry occupations. Specific examples include environmentalists, turf grass managers, farmers, landscape architects, plant scientists, marine biologists, and agricultural equipment mechanics.

   Technical Examples:  Fishery Technician, Forestry Technician, Nursery Manager, Farmer, Landscaper, Floral Design Assistant, Veterinary  Assistant

   Professional Examples: Oceanographer, Marine Biologist, Chemist, Physicist, Forester, Conservation Agent, Veterinarian, Fishery Manager, DNR Agent, Geologist

For more information contact:

Harrison High School, Mrs. Fleming-Dittenber, Career Counselor
phone: 539-7417
email: dfleming@harrisonschools.com

or

Michigan Department of Career Development of the Michigan Department of Education

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