The The Career Pathway vision is challenging curriculum, expanding the scope to

ensure that every student graduates from high school with the academic skills, hands-on experience in real work environments, and

intensive career guidance required to succeed in college and future employment.

Dual Enrollment OpportunitiesCareer Pathway & Core Academic Opportunities Available with Dual Enrollment courses or GA Senate Bill 2 at Chattahoochee Technical College, Georgia Highlands College & Kennesaw State University (Students Earn Credit at Both MHS and the Post-Secondary institution at no cost to the student*) Some courses may be offered on the MHS campus. See Your Counselor For Details. Course Selection Options for Dual Enrollment includes English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Foreign Language, Automotive, Cosmetology, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration, Welding, and many more.

Work-Based Learning Work-Based Learning (WBL) opportunities are available for students in the 11th and 12th grades to support all career pathways through the WBL and Youth Apprenticeship (YAP) programs.

YouScienceFamilies are encouraged to use YouScience results when considering Career Pathways course selection. YouScience is an aptitude instrument given during a student's freshman year. Beginning in 2018, an additional YouScience instrument may also be used in 8th-grade.

*Students must meet the post-secondary Dual Enrollmentadmission requirements and may be required to provide their own transportation. Courses may require students to purchase supplies.

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DECA prepares emerging leaders for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe. DECA’s programs and activities have constantly evolved using the latest technology and apply cutting edge educational research.

Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) is the largest business education student organization in the world! Nearly a quarter of a million students, educators, administrators, and business professionals are members of this premier business education association.

Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is an intra-curricular student organization designed to prepare students for family life, work life, and careers in Family and Consumer Sciences related fields by providing opportunities to develop knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviors.

Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) is endorsed by the U.S. Department of Education and the Healthcare Science Technology Education division of ACTE. HOSA’s twofold mission is to promote career opportunities in the health care industry and to enhance the delivery of quality healthcare to all people.

SkillsUSA is a national nonprofit intra-curricular student organization serving teachers and high school and college students who are preparing for careers in trade, technical and skilled service occupations, including health occupations.

The Technology Student Association (TSA) prepares today’s students for tomorrow’s world as a national student organization. TSA’s mission is to inspire its student members to plan for careers in a technology-driven economy and culture.

Student Organizations

Career Pathway Courses

• Pre-Architecture (Arch. Drawing & Design) (IBCP*)Intro. to Pre-Engineering & Pre-Arch. (Intr. To Drafting &Design)

Pre-Architecture II (Architect. Drawing & Design I)Pre-Architecture III (Architect. Drawing & Design II)Research, Design and Project Management CAPSTONE

• Aerosp. Sci./Lead. Ed. (JROTC—Air Force) (IBCP*)1st Year: Aerospace Science 1 Air Force2nd Year: Aerospace Science 2 Air Force3rd Year: Aerospace Science 3 Air Force4th Year: Aerospace Science 4 Air Force

• Nutrition & Food Science (IBCP*)Food, Nutrition & WellnessFood for Life (can count as 4th science)Food Science (can count as 4th science)

*Students already in indicated IBCP pathways can be positioned for the International Baccalaureate(IB) Career Programme whenthe student begins the 11th grade .

Audio-Video Technology & Film IAudio-Video Technology & Film IIAudio Technology & Film IIIIB Film (I & II) (Optional for IB Diploma)

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Graphic Communication (Production) (IBCP*)Intro. to Graphics & DesignGraphics Design & ProductionAdvanced Graphic Output Processes

Graphic Design (IBCP*)Intro. to Graphics & DesignGraphics Design & ProductionAdvanced Graphic Design

•• Biotechnology Research & Development (IBCP*) Intro. to Healthcare Science Essentials of Biotechnology (can count as 4th science) Applic. of Biotechnology (can count as 4th science)

• Emergency Medical Responder (IBCP*)Intro. to Healthcare ScienceEssentials of Healthcare (can count as 4th science)Emergency Medical Responder

• Exercise Physiology (IBCP*)Intro. to Healthcare ScienceEssentials of Healthcare (can count as 4th science)Exercise Physiology

• Sports Medicine (IBCP*)Intro. to Healthcare ScienceEssentials of Healthcare (can count as 4th science)Sports Medicine (can count as 4th science)

• Game Design (IBCP*)Introduction to Digital TechnologyComputer Science Principles (can count as 4th science)*Game Design: Animation & Simulation (can count as 4th

science)*

*Students taking BOTH these courses will satisfy two years ofsequenced foreign language courses.

ARCHITECTURE & CONSTRUCTION GOVERNMENT & PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

• Early Childhood Care & Education (IBCP*)Early Childhood Education IEarly Childhood Education IIEarly Childhood Education III or Early Child. Ed. Practicum

EDUCATION & TRAINING

• Culinary Arts (IBCP*)Intro. to Culinary ArtsCulinary Arts ICulinary Arts II

HOSPITALITY & TOURISM

• Business Accounting (IBCP*)Introduction to Business & TechnologyMoney & Me (Financial Literacy)Principles of Accounting I

FINANCE HUMAN SERVICES

• Marketing Communications & Promotions (IBCP*)Marketing PrinciplesPromotion & Professional SalesMarketing Communications Essentials

MARKETING

ARTS, A/V TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNICATIONS

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

• Pre-Engineering (Eng. Drafting & Des.) (IBCP*)Intro. to Pre-Engineering & Pre-Arch. (Intr. ToDrafting & Design)Pre-Engineering II (Survey of Engineering Graphics)Pre-Engineering III (3D Modeling & Analysis)Research, Design and Project Management CAPSTONE

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS (STEM)

• Law Enforcement Svcs/Criminal Investigations Intro. to Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Criminal Justice EssentialsCriminal Investigations

LAW, PUBLIC SAFETY, CORRECTIONS & SECURITY

(additional Arts Pathways available in Dance, Instrumental and Choral Music, Visual Arts, and Theater)

• Audio-Video Technology & Film (AVTF) (IBCP*)

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) (IBCP*)For Seniors only who have already completedIntro to Healthcare Science and Essentials ofHealthcare. Requires two blocks each semester.Must meet dual-enrollment requirements withChattahoochee Technical College.)

• Law Enforcement Svcs/Public Safety Communications Additional Pathway for Students Who HaveAlready Completed Criminal Investigations.

HEALTH SCIENCE