Course Catalog

ENGINEERING, SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS PATHWAY DIPLOMA

Graduation Requirements for a Diploma with an Emphasis in Engineering, Sciences and Mathematics Careers. (If an AP Course is not offered at the time the student needs, the student may apply to take the equivalent class at a college under Concurrent Enrollment.)

English	4.0 Credits Communications (1.0) for classes of 2012 - 2014 Freshman English (1.0) for class of 2015 - 2016 American Literature (1.0) for class of 2013 Contemporary Voices: Sophomore English (1.0) for classes of 2014 - 2016 2.0 credits of additional English with .33 of formal composition, .33 of literature, and .33 of speech for the classes of 2013 - 2014. (The course catalog indicates if a course fulfills this requirement.) 2.0 credits of additional English with .33 of American Literature, .33 of literature, .33 of formal composition, .33 of composition, and .33 of speech for classes of 2015-2016. (The course catalog indicates if a course fulfills this requirement.)
Mathematics	4.0 Credits Geometry (1.0) Algebra II Honors (1.0) Pre-Calculus or Pre-Calculus Honors (1.0) AP Calculus or AP Statistics (1.0)
Science	5.0 Credits Conceptual Physics (.33) Biology Concepts (.33) Earth Systems (.33) Introduction to Engineering (1.0) AP Biology, AP Chemistry, or AP Physics (1.0) Additional 2.0 credits in science coursework as decided upon by parent, advisor, and student.
Social Studies	3.0 Credits Geography (.66) American Government (.33) American History or AP American History (1.0) World History or AP European History (1.0)
Fine Arts	1.0 Credit At least one trimester (.33 credit) must be in visual arts.
Applied/Technical Arts	1.0 Credits Computer Applications (.33) Career Exploration (.33) (for classes of 2015-2016) Additional .66 credit for classes of 2013 - 2014 and .33 credit for classes of 2015-2016.
World Language	2.0 Creditsof the same language Students may enroll in a language of their choice. Students who plan to attend a four-year college should plan to take three years of the same language.
Wellness	1.0 Credit Introduction to Wellness (.33) .33 additional credit in a P.E. class (The course catalog indicates if a class fulfills this requirement) .33 additional credit in Wellness classes as decided upon by parent, advisor, and student.
Interdisciplinary	.66 Credit
Advising	2.4 Credit

Total Credits – The student must earn at least 29 credits for this pathway diploma.

Shadowing – All students must complete 3 one-half day shadowing experiences. One experience must be in an Engineering, Science, or Mathematics-related field.

Community Service – 50 hours must be logged to receive .33 credit

Internship – 50 hours in an Engineering, Science, or Mathematics-related field must be logged to receive .33 credit

Pathway Exploration – Additional 50 hours in an Engineering-, Science-, or Mathematics-related field must be logged to receive .33 credit. This may be completed through additional shadowing, community service, or internship.

Portfolio – A portfolio is required for this pathway diploma

Senior Project – A senior project is required for this pathway diploma

Sample Careers for Engineering, Sciences and Mathematics Pathway

Aerospace Engineer
Architect
Atmospheric Science
Bio-Tech Engineering
Chemist
Civil Engineer
Computer Engineer
Electrical Engineer
Mechanical Engineer
Structural Engineer
Systems Analyst
Teacher of Science or Mathematics

Revised 12/09/2011

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