El Segundo High School Career Pathways ESUSD Board Presentation 1/24/2011
Why Pathways? -- Unchallenged -- Lack of relevance The educational approach with real world connections and implications to engage students: -- Bored -- Unchallenged -- Lack of relevance
Why Pathways? Increase “a” to “g” participation per WASC/ESHS Action Plan Increase student SoCalRoc attendance Increase partnerships with community (internships, volunteer opportunities) Increase student self-direction & motivation Increase real world “measurable/assessed” skills
Engineering, Technology & Industrial Trades Pathway “Project Lead the Way” Year 1 – Introduction to Engineering (3 sections – first year) Year 2 – Principles of Engineering
Computer Integrated Manufacturing Civil Engineering & Architecture Year 3 (choose one) Computer Integrated Manufacturing Civil Engineering & Architecture Biotechnical Engineering Aerospace Design Year 4 Capstone Project Engineering Design & Development
Arts, Media & Entertainment Pathway Series of classes undertaken from 9th – 12th grade Ends in Senior Year Capstone Project
9th Grade Pathway Classes Visual Arts -- Advanced Art 2 -- Advanced Art/Sculpture Ceramics -- Photography Performing Arts -- Advanced Band -- Drama -- Music Theory -- Chorale/Chamber
10th Grade Pathway Classes (On Campus) Advanced Art 2 or 3 Sculpture/Ceramics Media Design 1, 2 Dance Music Theory Advanced Band Drama/Advanced Drama Chorale/Chamber
11th Grade Pathway Classes (On Campus) Advanced Art 3AB AP Art Studio (with approval) Advanced Performing Arts Courses with approval (Drama, Band)
10th - 11th Grade Pathway Classes (SoCalRoc) 3D Character Design & Animation 3D Digital Animation Introduction to Video Game Design Web Page Design for Marketing & Sales Media Design 3, 4, 5, 6
12th Grade Capstone Project Emphasis on Real World Applications & Skills 2011 Capstone Projects AP Studio Art Mattel/Northrop Grumman Internship 2011-12 Capstone Projects: Student created project/portfolio based on interests/passions Real world work/community/volunteer component
Potential Future Pathways Finance & Business Health Science & Medical Technology (emphasis on sports medicine applications)