CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AND PATHWAYS The Cherry Hill Schools offer a wide array of courses to meet the ever changing demands of the 21st century. The schools are committed to providing students with opportunities that will serve as a basis to further their education, as well as offering opportunities in non-traditional and vocational types of industry. On the following pages are a list of courses and electives offered at both high schools, as well as a list of the 16 career clusters. The corresponding career clusters are also identified prior to each course offering to assist students in identifying courses that may fit their career aspirations. Your counselor can also help in identifying elective courses that may fit your career aspirations. The district also provides students with opportunities through early release to gain credit through work-based opportunities, as well as Tech Prep at our local community college. Throughout the year, numerous vocational and technical schools visit the High Schools to provide information to the students regarding non-traditional careers. Many of our content courses also offer students information in non-traditional careers such as Agriculture, Food and Natural Sciences, Manufacturing and Transportation, Distribution and Logistics. CAREER CLUSTERS The U.S. Department of Education groups all occupations into career clusters. Career cluster are groups of similar occupations and industries. The U.S. Department of Education developed career clusters as a way to organize career planning. Career clusters will help you discover your interests and decide where you want your future to take you. 1
The production, processing, marketing, distribution, financing, and development of agricultural commodities and resources including food, fiber, wood products, natural resources, horticulture, and other plant and animal products/resources. Environmental Studies Biology 2 Sustainable Design Careers in designing, planning, managing, building and maintaining the built environment. History of Art Trigonometry Designing, producing, exhibiting, performing, writing, and publishing multimedia content including visual and performing arts and design, journalism, and entertainment services. Creative Writing Journalism Broadcasting Public Speaking Writing Workshop Advanced Composition Great Books Film Appreciation Holocaust and Genocide Studies Foundations of Art 3D Art Photography Foundations of Art Art Studio Art Workshop (West only) Functional Art Forms (West only) Actors Studio Play Production Play Directing Theater Orchestra Wind Ensemble Chorus Chansons Concert Choir Music Theory English 1,2,3, & 4 2
Planning, organizing, directing and evaluating business functions essential to efficient and productive business operations. and Administration career opportunities are available in every sector of the economy. Planning services for financial and investment planning, banking, insurance, and business financial management. International Business Economics Planning, managing, and providing education and training services, and related learning support services. English 1,2,3, & 4 Journalism Holocaust and Genocide Studies Creative Writing Film Appreciation Public Speaking Writing Workshop World Civilizations US History 1 & 2 World History AP European History AP African-American Studies Executing governmental functions to include governance, national security, Foreign Service, planning, revenue and taxation, regulation and management, administration at the local, state and federal levels. Economics US Government and Politics AP 3
Planning, managing, and providing therapeutic services, diagnostic services, health informatics, support services, and biotechnology research and development. Biology 1 & 2 Mind/Body Connection Human Anatomy Physics Vertebrate Anatomy Cell Physiology & Microbiology Chemistry 1 & 2 Dyamics of Health Care Preparing individuals for employment in career pathways that relate to families and human needs. American Law Management, marketing and operations of restaurants and other food services, lodging, attractions, recreation events and travel related services. Design, development, support and management of hardware, software, multimedia, and systems integration services. Advanced Marketing Actors Studio Play Production Play Directing Theater Vocal Electives Planning, managing, and providing legal, public safety, protective services, and homeland security, including professional and technical support services. American Law (East only) 4
Planning, managing and performing the processing of materials into intermediate or final products and related professional and technical support activities such as production planning, maintenance and manufacturing/processing engineering. Planning, managing, and performing marketing activities to reach organizational objectives. Planning, managing, and providing scientific research and professional and technical services (e.g. physical science, social science, engineering) including laboratory and testing services, and research and development services. HIGH SCHOOL SUGGESTED COURSES: Environmental Studies Trigonometry Pre-Calculus Statistics Calculus Multivariable Calculus Quantitative Physical Science Conceptual Physical Science Biology Chemistry Physics Human Anatomy Vertebrate Anatomy Forensics Cell Physiology and Microbiology Planetary Exploration Sustainable Design I Advanced Marketing Statistics Planning, management, and movement of people, materials, and goods by road, pipeline, air, rail and water and related professional and technical support services such as transportation infrastructure planning and management, logistics services, mobile equipment and facility maintenance. HIGH SCHOOL SUGGESTED COURSES: 5 Sports & Entertainment Marketing Small Engines (East only) AFJROTC (West only)