Pathways & Requirements Objective: Summarize WHS Pathways articulation Compare Pathway prerequisites, time constraints, end results, and goals. Identify Pathway acronyms (IB, IBCP, AP, ADP, ROP, AF, and PLTW).

“IB aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world…”

“AP courses can help you gain the skills and study habits you'll need to be successful in college.”

“Project Lead The Way (PLTW) is the nation’s leading provider of K-12 STEM programs… STEM is where jobs are today and where the job growth will be in the future.”

PLTW – Computer Science courses engage students in real-world activities such as creating online art portals, app building and using automation to process & analyze DNA Project Lead the Way – Computer Science

PLTW Computer science Computer Science Essentials – 9th Grade: Learn to use Python® programming software Create apps Develop websites Computer Science Principles – 10th Grade: Use Python® as their primary tool Develop programming expertise Explore workings of the internet Aligns with the AP Computer Science principles curriculum & assessment Computer Science A – 11th Grade: Use Android™ App to develop mobile platforms Utilize industry-standard tools such as Android Studio, Java™ programming language, XML & device emulators Cybersecurity – 12th Grade: Introduces the tools and concepts of cybersecurity Will be available in the fall of 2018.

“IBCP is a framework of international education that incorporates the vision and educational principles…. for students who wish to engage in career-related learning.”

“To provide a creative, challenging, and nurturing environment that offers bright and talented students unparalleled preparation for higher education and a profession in the arts.”

“To help learners understand the interconnection between Social Science, Science, and English while building a foundation for academic and personal success.”

“Academic Design Program goal is To provide an interactive hands-on approach to learning across the English, Social science & math curriculum.”

“Our goal is to provide 21st century experiential learning through career technical education.”

“Our purpose is to govern competition in a fair, safe, equitable and sportsmanlike manner, and to integrate intercollegiate athletics into higher education …”

Military “Our goal is to produce students with skills, attitudes and physical abilities necessary to be successful in the Military.”

WHS Parent Night – March 2nd 6:00pm in Gym Pathways & Requirements Upcoming events WHS Parent Night – March 2nd 6:00pm in Gym Open House - March 2nd 7:00 pm Pre-registration – South Pointe March 7th Pre-registration – Suzanne March 8th

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