PROGRAMS AND PATHWAYS AT WHS

Animal Science Pathway

Teaches students how to apply biology and life science to real-world life processes of animals and wildlife, either in laboratories or in the field, which could include a veterinary office, a farm or ranch, or any outdoor area harboring animal life.

Courses

• Principles of Ag, Food and Natural Resources
• Small Animal Management
• Equine Science
• Livestock Production
• Floral Design

Architectural Design Pathway

The Architectural Design program of study explores the occupations and educational opportunities associated with developing, engineering, and designing building structures and facilities. This program of study may also include exploration into collecting and interpreting geographic information, researching and preparing maps, and interior design.

Courses

• Principles of Architecture
• Architectural Design I
• Architectural Design II

Digital Communications Pathway

The Digital Communications program of study explores the occupations and educational opportunities associated with the production of audio and visual media formats for various purposes, such as TV broadcasts, advertising, video production, or motion pictures.

Courses

• Principles of Arts, A/V Technology & Communications
• Professional Communications

Business Management Pathway

The Business Management program of study teaches CTE concentrators how to plan, direct, and coordinate the administrative services and operations of an organization. Through this program of study, students will learn the skills necessary to formulate policies, manage daily operations, and allocate the use of materials and human resources.

Courses

• Principles of Business Marketing and Finance
• Business Information Management I
• Business Management
• Touch System Data Entry
• Sports and Entertainment Marketing
• Advertising

Teaching & Training Pathway

The Family and Community Services program of study introduces students to knowledge and skills related to social services, including child and human development and consumer sciences. CTE concentrators may learn about or practice managing social and community services or teaching family and consumer sciences. Students may follow career paths in social work or therapy for children, families, or school communities.

Courses

• Principles of Education and Training
• Human Growth & Development
• Instructional Practices

Health Care Therapeutics Pathway

The Healthcare Therapeutic program of study introduces students to occupations and educational opportunities related to diagnosing and treating acute, episodic, or chronic illness independently or as part of a healthcare team.

Courses

• Principles of Health Science
• Medical Terminology
• Anatomy & Physiology
• Health Science Theory

Family and Community Services Pathway

The Family and Community Services program of study introduces students to knowledge and skills related to social services, including child and human development and consumer sciences. CTE concentrators may learn about or practice managing social and community services or teaching family and consumer sciences.

Courses

• Principles of Human Services
• Human Growth and Development
• Counseling and Mental Health
• Family and Community Services

Programming and Software Development Pathway

The programming and Software Development program of study explores the occupations and education opportunities associated with researching, designing, developing, and testing operating systems-level software, compilers, and network distribution software for medical, industrial, military, communications, aerospace, business, scientific, and general computer applications.

Courses

• Fundamentals of Computer Science
• Computer Science I Pre-AP
• AP Computer Science Principles
• AP Computer Science A
• Computer Science III

Law Enforcement Pathway

The Law Enforcement program of study teaches students about the development of, adherence to, and protection of various branches of law. Students may learn how to appropriately and legally respond to breaches in the law according to statutory rules and regulations as well as investigate how and why the breaches occurred.

Courses

• Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security
• Law Enforcement I
• Criminal Investigations
• Law Enforcement II
• Forensic Science

Engineering Pathway

The Engineering program of study focuses on the design, development, and use of engines, machines, and structures. Students will learn how to apply science, mathematical methods, and empirical evidence to the innovation, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of different manufacturing

systems.

Courses

• Introduction to Engineering Design
• Engineering Science
• Civil Engineering and Architecture
• Engineering Design and Development

Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Pathway

The Marine Corps Junior ROTC  (MCJROTC or JROTC) program is one of the Marine Corps’s contributions to assisting America’s youth to become better citizens. The program produces successful students and productive adults, while fostering a more constructive and disciplined learning environment.

Courses

• JROTC I
• JROTC II
• JROTC III
• JROTC IV