1. El Segundo High School Career Pathways
ESUSD Board Presentation
1/24/2011

2. Why Pathways? -- Unchallenged -- Lack of relevance
The educational approach with real world connections and implications to engage students:
-- Bored
-- Unchallenged
-- Lack of relevance

3. 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

4. Engineering, Technology & Industrial Trades Pathway
“Project Lead the Way”
Year 1 – Introduction to
Engineering
(3 sections – first year)
Year 2 – Principles of Engineering

5. Computer Integrated Manufacturing Civil Engineering & Architecture
Year (choose one)
Computer Integrated Manufacturing
Civil Engineering & Architecture
Biotechnical Engineering
Aerospace Design
Year 4 Capstone Project
Engineering Design & Development

6. Arts, Media & Entertainment Pathway
Series of classes undertaken from 9th – 12th grade
Ends in Senior Year Capstone Project

7. 9th Grade Pathway Classes
Visual Arts
-- Advanced Art 2
-- Advanced Art/Sculpture Ceramics
-- Photography
Performing Arts
-- Advanced Band
-- Drama
-- Music Theory
-- Chorale/Chamber

8. 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

9. 11th Grade Pathway Classes (On Campus)
Advanced Art 3AB AP Art Studio (with approval) Advanced Performing Arts Courses with approval (Drama, Band)

10. 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

11. 12th Grade Capstone Project Emphasis on Real World Applications & Skills
2011 Capstone Projects
AP Studio Art
Mattel/Northrop Grumman Internship
Capstone Projects:
Student created project/portfolio based on interests/passions
Real world work/community/volunteer component

12. Potential Future Pathways
Finance & Business
Health Science & Medical Technology
(emphasis on sports medicine applications)