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DearSpartan,WelcometotheOLCHSGuidetoCareerPathways!Theinformationinthisguideismeanttohelpstudentsandfamiliesidentifyopportunitiesavailabletothembasedoncareerinterests.Bynomeansisthisacomprehensiveguide,butratherafewsuggestionstostartaconversationabout“thenextstep.”Althoughrequiredcoursesalignwithall16CareerClusters,studentsmusttakethesecoursesinordertograduatefromOLCHS.Therefore,theyarenotincludedineachpathwaylistofcourses.Personalinterestsandhobbiesmaynotalwaysbereflectedinthepathwaylistofcourses;eachlistpertainstocareerinterestsonly.Studentsarestronglyencouragedtoround-outtheircourseselectionwithelectivesthatwillnourishtheirpersonalinterestsandhobbiesaswellascoursesthathelpthemplanforthefuture.Studentsareencouragedtocustomizetheir4-yearplanwithspecificcourses,relatedprerequisitecoursesandrelatedcareerinformationonNaviance.Thisguideisintendedtoprovidegeneralinformationrelatedtocareerinterestareas.Itdoesnotimplyanyguaranteedacceptanceintoaprogramofstudy.Studentsandfamiliesshouldcarefullyreviewpost-secondarygoalsandentrancerequirementsforallpost-secondaryinstitutionsofinterest.Studentsandfamiliesareencouragedtousethisasasupplementalguideduringtheirplanning.OLCHSSchoolCounselorsarereadytohelpwiththisplanningprocess,sopleasedonothesitatetocontactthemwithquestionsaboutyourcourseworkandcareergoals.OakLawnCommunityHighSchoolStudentServicesOffice1179400SouthwestHighwayOakLawn,IL 60453708-424-5200Name/Title Phone EmailMichaelSunquist.DirectorofStudentServices 708-741-5625 [email protected],SchoolCounselor 708-741-5630 [email protected],College&CareerCounselor 708-741-5853 [email protected],SchoolCounselor 708-741-5629 [email protected],SchoolCounselor 708-741-5845 [email protected],SchoolCounselor 708-741-5628 [email protected],SchoolCounselor(ELLStudents) 708-741-5643 [email protected],SchoolCounselor 708-741-5627 [email protected],SchoolCounselor 708-741-5631 [email protected]

WhatIstheAgriculture,FoodandNaturalResourcesCareerCluster?ThisdiverseCareerClusterprepareslearnersforcareersintheplanning,implementation,production,management,processing,and/ormarketingofagriculturalproductsandservices,includingfood,fiber,woodproducts,naturalresources,horticulture,andotherplant&animalproducts.Italsoincludesrelatedprofessional,technicalandeducationalservices.Possible/RelatedCareersfortheAgriculture,FoodandNaturalResourcesCareerClusterThereareover70careersrelatedtotheAgriculture,FoodandNaturalResourcesCareerCluster,includingbutnotlimitedtothefollowingexamples:

• AgriculturalEducator • EnvironmentalEngineer • ProduceBuyer

• Botanist • FarmManager • RecyclingTechnician

• Ecologist • FishandGameOfficer • WildlifeManager

• EnvironmentalComplianceManager • ParkManager • VeterinarianPossible/RelatedMajorsfortheAgriculture,FoodandNaturalResourcesCareerClusterThereareanincreasingnumberofcollegemajorsrelatedtotheAgriculture,FoodandNaturalResourcesCareerCluster,andamongthemostcommonare:

• AgribusinessorAgriculturalBusiness • FoodScience • NaturalResourceEconomics

• AnimalSciences • Forestry • Parks,Recreation&LeisureStudies

• EnvironmentalSciences • Landscaping&Groundskeeping • SustainabilityStudies

RelatedOLCHSCo-CurricularActivitiesfortheAgriculture,FoodandNaturalResourcesCareerClusterOLCHSstudentsareencouragedtoparticipateinco-curricularactivities.SomerelatedtotheAgriculture,FoodandNaturalResourcesCareerClusterare:

• FishingTeam • STEMClub RelatedServiceLearningSitesfortheAgriculture,FoodandNaturalResourcesCareerClusterOLCHSstudentsarerequiredtoearnservicelearninghoursinordertograduate.SomevolunteersitesrelatedtotheAgriculture,FoodandNaturalResourcesCareerClusterare:

Name LocationTheCenterChildren’sFarm 12700SouthwestHighway,PalosPark

CookCountyForestPreserve VarioussitesavailableLakeKatherineNaturePreserve 7402LakeKatherineDrive,PalosHeightsLittleRedSchoolhouse 9800South104thAve.,WillowSpringsOakLawnParkDistrict–GardenClub Varioussitesavailable

RonaldMcDonaldHouse"GreenThumbs"ProgramRonaldMcDonaldHousenearAdvocateChildren'sHospital4410W.93rdSt.,OakLawn

TheVillageofOakLawnForestryDepartmentandGreenTeam VillageHall,9440S.RaymondAve.,OakLawn

AlignedElectiveCoursesfortheAgriculture,FoodandNaturalResourcesCareerClusterAlthoughrequiredcoursesalignwithall16CareerClusters,studentsmusttakethesecoursesinordertograduatefromOLCHS.Therefore,theyarenotincludedbelow.Studentsareencouragedtocustomizetheir4-yearplanwithspecificcourses,relatedprerequisitecoursesandrelatedcareerinformationonNaviance.Thisguideisintendedtoprovidegeneralinformationrelatedtocareerinterestareas.Itdoesnotimplyanyguaranteedacceptanceintoaprogramofstudy.Studentsandfamiliesshouldcarefullyreviewpost-secondarygoalsandentrancerequirementsforallpost-secondaryinstitutionsofinterest.Studentsandfamiliesareencouragedtousethisasasupplementalguideduringtheirplanning.

DepartmentandElectiveCourses 9 10 11 12Business Entrepreneurship X X X XWebDesign X X X XAccounting1or1H X X XAccounting2 X XFamily&ConsumerSciences IntrotoChildDevelopment&CulinaryArts X X Baking&Pastry X X X XCulinaryArts1 X X X XCulinaryArts2 X X X XAdvancedBaking&Pastry X X XAdvancedCulinaryArts X X XCulinaryManagement X X XIndependentStudy–CulinaryArts XForeignLanguage Arabic X X X XArabicforHeritageSpeakersorHonors X X X XFrenchorFrenchHonors X X X XSpanishorSpanishHonors X X X XSpanishforHeritageSpeakersorHonors X X X XIndustrialTechnology AutomotiveEssentials X X X XElectricityandElectronics1 X X X XElectricityandElectronics2 X X X XPLTW:IntrotoEngineeringDesign* X X X XWoods1 X X X XWoods2 X X X XAutomotiveMaintenance&LightRepair X X XPLTW:PrinciplesofEngineering* X X XAdvancedAutoTechnology X XAdvancedWoodworking X XPLTW:CivilEngineering&Architecture* X XPLTW:EngineeringDesign&Development* X XIndependentStudy:Woods XMath TransitiontoCollegeMath XPre-CalculusorPre-CalculusHonors XAPStatistics* XAPCalculus* XScience AdvancedBiology–GeneTechnology&ForensicScience X XAdvancedChemistry X XEnvironmentalScience X XZoology X XAPBiology* X XAPChemistry* X XAppliedPhysics XAPPhysicsC:Mechanics* XSocialScience

Geography X X X XAPHumanGeography X X X XAPMicroeconomics* X XAPMacroeconomics* X XEconomics X XInternationalRelations X XLawinAmericanSociety X XCareerExploration ShieldedMetalWeldingProgram* X X*TheFederalCareerClustersframeworkrecommendsstudentsenrollinAdvancedPlacementand/orDualCreditcourseswhenavailableandrelevant.

WhatIstheArchitectureandConstructionCareerCluster?ThisdiverseCareerClusterprepareslearnersforcareersindesigning,planning,managing,buildingandmaintainingthebuiltenvironment.Peopleemployedinthisclusterworkonnewstructures,restorations,additions,alterationsandrepairs.Possible/RelatedCareersfortheArchitectureandConstructionCareerClusterThereareover70careersrelatedtotheArchitectureandConstructionCareerCluster,includingbutnotlimitedtothefollowingexamples:

• Architect • ConstructionManager • LandscapeArchitect

• BuildingInspector • Drafter • Plumber

• Carpenter • GISSpecialist • SolarEnergyTech

• CivilEngineer • HVACTech • WelderPossible/RelatedMajorsfortheArchitectureandConstructionCareerClusterThereareanincreasingnumberofcollegemajorsrelatedtotheArchitectureandConstructionCareerCluster,andamongthemostcommonare:

• Architecture • ConstructionManagement • MechanicalDraftingCAD

• BuildingConstructionTechnology • Drafting&DesignTechnology • SurveyTechnology

• CivilEngineering • EnvironmentalEngineering • VariousUnionApprenticeshipsRelatedOLCHSCo-CurricularActivitiesfortheArchitectureandConstructionCareerClusterOLCHSstudentsareencouragedtoparticipateinco-curricularactivities.SomerelatedtotheArchitectureandConstructionCareerClusterare:

• DramaCrew • STEMClub RelatedServiceLearningSitesfortheArchitectureandConstructionCareerClusterOLCHSstudentsarerequiredtoearnservicelearninghoursinordertograduate.SomevolunteersitesrelatedtotheArchitectureandConstructionCareerClusterare:Name LocationTheCenterChildren’sFarm 12700SouthwestHighway,PalosParkCookCountyForestPreserve VarioussitesavailableCrossCountries OLCHS-basedgroupHabitatforHumanity VarioussitesavailableLakeKatherineNaturePreserve 7402LakeKatherineDrive,PalosHeightsLittleRedSchoolhouse 9800South104thAve.,WillowSpringsTheVillageofOakLawnForestryDepartment&GreenTeam VillageHall,9440S.RaymondAve.,OakLawn

AlignedElectiveCoursesfortheArchitectureandConstructionCareerClusterAlthoughrequiredcoursesalignwithall16CareerClusters,studentsmusttakethesecoursesinordertograduatefromOLCHS.Therefore,theyarenotincludedbelow.Studentsareencouragedtocustomizetheir4-yearplanwithspecificcourses,relatedprerequisitecoursesandrelatedcareerinformationonNaviance.

Thisguideisintendedtoprovidegeneralinformationrelatedtocareerinterestareas.Itdoesnotimplyanyguaranteedacceptanceintoaprogramofstudy.Studentsandfamiliesshouldcarefullyreviewpost-secondarygoalsandentrancerequirementsforallpost-secondaryinstitutionsofinterest.Studentsandfamiliesareencouragedtousethisasasupplementalguideduringtheirplanning.

DepartmentandElectiveCourses 9 10 11 12Art ExploringDrawingandMultiMedia X X X XSketching&Drawing X X XClayConstructionandClayConstructionII X X XAPStudioArt* XBusiness Entrepreneurship X X X XGoogleIt X X X XMicrosoftOfficeApplications X X X XAccounting1or1H* X X XAccounting2 X XForeignLanguage Arabic X X X XArabicforHeritageSpeakersorHonors X X X XFrenchorFrenchHonors X X X XSpanishorSpanishHonors X X X XSpanishforHeritageSpeakersorHonors X X X XIndustrialTechnology Electricity&ElectronicsI* X X X XElectricity&ElectronicsII* X X X XPLTW:IntroductiontoEngineeringDesign* X X X XWoods1 X X X XWoods2 X X X XPLTW:PrinciplesofEngineering* X X XPLTW:CivilEngineering&Architecture* X XPLTW:EngineeringDesign&Development* X XAdvancedWoodworking X XIndependentStudies:Woods XMath TransitiontoCollegeMath XPre-Calculus XPre-CalculusHonors XAPStatistics* XAPCalculus* XScience AdvancedChemistry X XAPChemistry* X XEnvironmentalScience X XAppliedPhysics XAPPhysicsC:Mechanics* XSocialScience Geography X X X XAPHumanGeography X X X XEconomics X XHistoryofChicago X XAPMicroeconomics* X XAPMacroeconomics* X XCareerExploration HeatingandAirConditioningProgram X XShieldedMetalWeldingProgram X X*TheFederalCareerClustersframeworkrecommendsstudentsenrollinAdvancedPlacementand/orDualCreditcourseswhenavailableandrelevant.

WhatistheArts,A/VTechnologyCommunicationsCareerCluster?Thisclusterofferstwodifferentavenuesofconcentration:

1. CareersinthePerformingArts,VisualArtsorcertainaspectsofJournalism,BroadcastingandFilmrequirecoursesandactivitiesthatchallengestudents’creativetalents.

2. CareersinAudio-VideoCommunicationsTechnology,TelecommunicationsorPrintingTechnologyrequirestrongbackgroundsincomputerandelectronic-basedtechnologyandasolidfoundationinmathandscience.Allpathwaysrequiretheabilitytocommunicateeffectivelyinbothoralandwrittenform.Inaddition,thecreativeaspectsofthisclusterarerapidlymergingwiththetechnological,makingitevenmorechallenging.

Possible/RelatedCareersfortheArts,A/VTechnology&CommunicationsCareerClusterThereareover90careersrelatedtotheArts,A/VTechnology&CommunicationsCareerCluster,includingbutnotlimitedtothefollowingexamples:

• Actor • FashionDesigner&Merchandising • Musician

• Audio-VideoEngineer • GraphicDesigner • Photographer

• ComputerAnimator • Journalist • WebPageDesignerPossible/RelatedMajorsfortheArts,A/VTechnology&CommunicationsCareerClusterThereareanincreasingnumberofcollegemajorsrelatedtotheArts,A/VTechnology&CommunicationsCareerCluster,andamongthemostcommonare:

• Art/ArtStudies • CommunicationandMediaStudies • Journalism

• AVCommunicationTechnology • DramaticandTheaterArts • MusicTechnology

• Cinematography/FilmProduction • GraphicDesignandCommunication • PhotographyorPhotojournalismRelatedOLCHSCo-CurricularActivitiesfortheArts,A/VTechnology&CommunicationsCareerClusterOLCHSstudentsareencouragedtoparticipateinco-curricularactivities.SomerelatedtotheArts,A/VTechnology&CommunicationsCareerCareerClusterare:

• Anime/Sci-FiClub • Choir • DramaCrew

• FallMusical • Forensics/SpeechTeam • JazzBand

• Pegasus • PhotojournalismClub • ShieldYearbook

• SpartaniteNewspaper • VisualArtsClub RelatedServiceLearningSitesfortheArts,A/VTechnology&CommunicationsCareerClusterOLCHSstudentsarerequiredtoearnservicelearninghoursinordertograduate.SomevolunteersitesrelatedtotheArts,A/VTechnology&CommunicationsCareerClusterare:

Name LocationMcCordGallery&CulturalCenter 129th&LagrangeRd.,PalosParkOakLawnPublicLibrary 9427RaymondAve.,OakLawnDreamsforKids VariouslocationsVariousElementary&MiddleSchools–contactstafftofindouthowyoucanvolunteerinart/musicclassroomsorafterschoolprograms!VariousNursingHomesandHospitals–contactstafftofindouthowyoucanvolunteerinActivities!

AlignedElectiveCoursesfortheArts,A/VTechnology&CommunicationsCareerClusterAlthoughrequiredcoursesalignwithall16CareerClusters,studentsmusttakethesecoursesinordertograduatefromOLCHS.Therefore,theyarenotincludedbelow.Studentsareencouragedtocustomizetheir4-yearplanwithspecificcourses,relatedprerequisitecoursesandrelatedcareerinformationonNaviance.Thisguideisintendedtoprovidegeneralinformationrelatedtocareerinterestareas.Itdoesnotimplyanyguaranteedacceptanceintoaprogramofstudy.Studentsandfamiliesshouldcarefullyreviewpost-secondarygoalsandentrancerequirementsforallpost-secondaryinstitutionsofinterest.Studentsandfamiliesareencouragedtousethisasasupplementalguideduringtheirplanning.DepartmentandElectiveCourses 9 10 11 12Art ExtremeArt X X X XExploringDrawingandMultiMedia X X X XArtBeyondOurWalls X X XClayConstructionIandClayConstructionII X X XPainting X X XPhotography1 X X XPhotography2:DigitalorStudio X X XSketching&Drawing X X XAPArtHistory X XComicCreation X XFall/SpringStudioArt X XIndependentStudy:Photography XSeniorStudioArt XAPStudioArt* XBusiness MobileAppsDevelopmentI X X X XWebDesign X X X XMobileAppsDevelopmentII X X XSportsandEntertainmentMarketing X X XEnglishElectives DramaticArts X XMassMediaWriting X XSpeech X XCreativeWriting XLiteraryExpressions XLiteratureandFilm XForeignLanguage Arabic X X X XArabicforHeritageSpeakersorHonors X X X XFrenchorFrenchHonors X X X XSpanishorSpanishHonors X X X XSpanishforHeritageSpeakersorHonors X X X XIndustrialTechnology GraphicDesign1 X X X XGraphicDesign2 X X X XGraphicDesignProductions X X XGraphicDesignIndependentStudy XMath

APComputerSciencePrinciples X X X XAPStatistics* XAPComputerScience* XMusic MusicTechnology X X X XSocialScience HistoryofChicago X XInternationalRelations X XPsychology X XSociology X XAPPsychology* X X*TheFederalCareerClustersframeworkrecommendsstudentsenrollinAdvancedPlacementand/orDualCreditcourseswhenavailableandrelevant.

WhatIstheBusiness,Management&AdministrationCareerCluster?TheBusiness,Management&AdministrationClusterprepareslearnersforcareersinplanning,organizing,directingandevaluatingbusinessfunctionsessentialtoefficientandproductivebusinessoperations.Careeropportunitiesareavailableineverysectoroftheeconomyandrequirespecificskillsinorganization,timemanagement,customerserviceandcommunication.Possible/RelatedCareersfortheBusiness,Management&AdministrationCareerClusterThereareover60careersrelatedtotheBusiness,Management&AdministrationCareerCluster,includingbutnotlimitedtothefollowingexamples:

• Accountant • Entrepreneur • MortgageBroker

• AdvertisingExecutive • FinancialPlanner • OfficeManager

• BusinessAnalyst • HumanResourceManager • PublicRelationsSpecialist

• Economist • MarketingSpecialist • TechnicalSalesRepresentativePossible/RelatedMajorsfortheBusiness,Management&AdministrationCareerClusterThereareanincreasingnumberofcollegemajorsrelatedtotheBusiness,Management&AdministrationCareerCluster,andamongthemostcommonare:

• Accounting • HumanResourcesDevelopment • Marketing

• BusinessAdministrationandManagement • InternationalBusiness • OrganizationalBehaviorStudies

and/orLeadership

• EntrepreneurialStudies • LaborStudies • PublicRelations

RelatedOLCHSCo-CurricularActivitiesfortheBusiness,Management&AdministrationCareerClusterOLCHSstudentsareencouragedtoparticipateinco-curricularactivities.SomerelatedtotheBusiness,Management&AdministrationCareerClusterare:

• ClassAdvisoryBoards • Mathletes • StudentHelpers

• Forensics/SpeechTeam • NationalHonorSociety • WorldLanguagesClub

• InternationalClub • StudentCouncil

RelatedServiceLearningSitesfortheBusiness,Management&AdministrationCareerClusterOLCHSstudentsarerequiredtoearnservicelearninghoursinordertograduate.SomevolunteersitesrelatedtotheBusiness,Management&AdministrationCareerClusterare:

Name Location

NeatRepeatsResale 7026W.111th,Worth9028W.159th,OrlandPark

PassitOnThriftCenter 5435W.127thSt.,CrestwoodLocalChaptersofNationalOrganizations–agreatwaytolearnaboutorganizationalleadershipandnon-profitfinance!

AlignedElectiveCoursesfortheBusiness,Management&AdministrationCareerClusterAlthoughrequiredcoursesalignwithall16CareerClusters,studentsmusttakethesecoursesinordertograduatefromOLCHS.Thereforetheyarenotincludedbelow.Studentsareencouragedtocustomizetheir4-yearplanwithspecificcourses,relatedprerequisitecoursesandrelatedcareerinformationonNaviance.Thisguideisintendedtoprovidegeneralinformationrelatedtocareerinterestareas.Itdoesnotimplyanyguaranteedacceptanceintoaprogramofstudy.Studentsandfamiliesshouldcarefullyreviewpost-secondarygoalsandentrancerequirementsforallpost-secondaryinstitutionsofinterest.Studentsandfamiliesareencouragedtousethisasasupplementalguideduringtheirplanning.DepartmentandElectiveCourses 9 10 11 12Business Entrepreneurship X X X XGoogleIt X X X XMicrosoftOfficeApplications X X X XMobileAppsDevelopmentI X X X XWebDesign X X X XMobileAppsDevelopmentII X X XAccounting1or1H X X XSportsandEntertainmentMarketing X X XAccounting2 X XForeignLanguage Arabic X X X XArabicforHeritageSpeakersorHonors X X X XFrenchorFrenchHonors X X X XSpanishorSpanishHonors X X X XSpanishforHeritageSpeakersorHonors X X X XIndustrialTechnology GraphicDesignI X X X XGraphicDesignII X X X XComputerServicingI X X XComputerServicingII X X XTechnologySupportInternship X X XGraphicDesignProductions X X XIndependentStudy:Computers XIndependentStudy:GraphicDesign XIndependentStudy:TechnologySupportInternship XMath APComputerSciencePrinciples* X X X XPre-Calculus X XPre-CalculusHonors X XTransitiontoCollegeMath XAPCalculus* XAPStatistics* XScience EnvironmentalScience X XSocialScience APHumanGeography* X X X XGeography X X X XEconomics X XHistoryofChicago X XInternationalRelations X XLawinAmericanSociety X XPsychology X XSociology X XAPMacroeconomics* X XAPMicroeconomics* X XAPPsychology* X X*TheFederalCareerClustersframeworkrecommendsstudentsenrollinAdvancedPlacementand/orDualCreditcourseswhenavailableandrelevant.

WhatIstheEducationandTrainingCareerCluster?ThisdiverseCareerClusterprepareslearnersforcareersinplanning,managingandprovidingeducationandtrainingservices,andrelatedlearningsupportservices.Millionsoflearnerseachyeartrainforcareersineducationandtraininginavarietyofsettingsthatofferacademicinstruction,careertechnicalinstruction,andothereducationandtrainingservices.Possible/RelatedCareersfortheEducationandTrainingCareerClusterThereareover40careersrelatedtotheEducationandTrainingCareerCluster,includingbutnotlimitedtothefollowingexamples:

• Audiologist • ElementarySchoolTeacher • MiddleSchoolTeacher

• CareerCounselor • ESLTeacher • Principal

• Coach • HighSchoolTeacher • SchoolCounselor

• EarlyChildhoodEducator(Pre-K) • Librarian • SocialWorkerPossible/RelatedMajorsfortheEducationandTrainingCareerClusterThereareanincreasingnumberofcollegemajorsrelatedtotheEducationandTrainingCareerCluster,andamongthemostcommonare:

Education • LibraryScienceo EarlyChildhood o EnglishLanguageLearners • SchoolCounseling(MA)o Elementary o SpecialEducation • SocialWork(MS)o Secondary,pairedwithsubjectareamajor • SpeechPathology(MS)RelatedOLCHSCo-CurricularActivitiesfortheEducationandTrainingCareerClusterOLCHSstudentsareencouragedtoparticipateinco-curricularactivities.SomerelatedtotheEducationandTrainingCareerClusterare:

• ClassAdvisoryBoards • Forensics/SpeechTeam • HistoryClub

• Mathletes • NationalHonorSociety • PeerMediation

• PepClub • StudentCouncil • StudentHelpersRelatedServiceLearningSitesfortheEducationandTrainingCareerClusterOLCHSstudentsarerequiredtoearnservicelearninghoursinordertograduate.SomevolunteersitesrelatedtotheEducationandTrainingCareerClusterare:

Name LocationOakLawnParkDistrictand/orSpecialRecreationAssociation VariousinOakLawn

Children’sMuseumofOakLawn 9600E.ShoreDrive,OakLawn

OakLawnPublicLibrary 9427RaymondAve.,OakLawnVariousElementary&MiddleSchools–contactstafftofindouthowyoucanvolunteerinclassroomsorafterschoolprograms!VariousReligiousCenters–contactstafftofindouthowyoucanvolunteerinreligiousedclassroomsorchildren’sprograms!

AlignedElectiveCoursesfortheEducationandTrainingCareerClusterAlthoughrequiredcoursesalignwithall16CareerClusters,studentsmusttakethesecoursesinordertograduatefromOLCHS.Therefore,theyarenotincludedbelow.Studentsareencouragedtocustomizetheir4-yearplanwithspecificcourses,relatedprerequisitecoursesandrelatedcareerinformationonNaviance.Thisguideisintendedtoprovidegeneralinformationrelatedtocareerinterestareas.Itdoesnotimplyanyguaranteedacceptanceintoaprogramofstudy.Studentsandfamiliesshouldcarefullyreviewpost-secondarygoalsandentrancerequirementsforallpost-secondaryinstitutionsofinterest.Studentsandfamiliesareencouragedtousethisasasupplementalguideduringtheirplanning.DepartmentandElectiveCourses 9 10 11 12Business GoogleIt X X X XMicrosoftOfficeApplications X X X XWebDesign X X X XEnglish Speech X XCollegeWriting1&2* XFamily&ConsumerSciences IntrotoChildDevelopment&CulinaryArts X X ChildDevelopment X X XAdvancedChildDevelopment X X XParenting X X XForeignLanguage Arabic X X X XArabicforHeritageSpeakersorHonors X X X XFrenchorFrenchHonors X X X XSpanishorSpanishHonors X X X XSpanishforHeritageSpeakersorHonors X X X XMath TransitiontoCollegeMath XPre-Calculus XPre-CalculusHonors XAPCalculus* XAPStatistics* PhysicalEducation PeerTraining X X XJuniorLeadershipTraining&Lifeguarding X SeniorLeaders XScience Anatomy&Physiology–Chemical X XAnatomy&Physiology–Physical X XAPBiology* XSocialScience APHumanGeography X X X XGeography X X X XHistoryofChicago X XInternationalRelations X XLawinAmericanSociety X XPsychology X XSociology X XAPPsychology* X X

*TheFederalCareerClustersframeworkrecommendsstudentsenrollinAdvancedPlacementand/orDualCreditcourseswhenavailableandrelevant.**StudentsinterestedinSecondaryEducationareencouragedtoexplorealltheelectivecourseofferingsinthecontent-areaofinterest.

WhatIstheFinanceCareerCluster?TheFinanceClusterprepareslearnersforcareersinfinancialandinvestmentplanning,banking,insuranceandbusinessfinancialmanagement.Careeropportunitiesareavailableineverysectoroftheeconomyandrequirespecificskillsinorganization,timemanagement,customerserviceandcommunication.Possible/RelatedCareersfortheFinanceCareerClusterThereareavarietyofcareersrelatedtotheFinanceCareerCluster,includingbutnotlimitedtothefollowingexamples:

• Accountant • FinancialPlanner • LoanOfficer

• Actuary • ForensicAccountant • ResearchAnalyst

• BankManager • InsuranceAgent • Trader

• Economist • InvestmentBanker • VentureCapitalistPossible/RelatedMajorsfortheFinanceCareerClusterThereareanincreasingnumberofcollegemajorsrelatedtotheFinanceCareerCluster,andamongthemostcommonare:

• Accounting • BankingandFinancialInstitutionalServices • Insurance

• ActuarialSciences • Finance,General • Investments&Securities

• Auditing • FinancialPlanningServices • TaxationRelatedOLCHSCo-CurricularActivitiesfortheFinanceCareerClusterOLCHSstudentsareencouragedtoparticipateinco-curricularactivities.SomerelatedtotheFinanceCareerClusterare:• ClassAdvisoryBoards • Forensics/SpeechTeam • InternationalClub• Mathletes • NationalHonorSociety • StudentCouncil• StudentHelpers • WorldLanguagesClub RelatedServiceLearningSitesfortheFinanceCareerClusterOLCHSstudentsarerequiredtoearnservicelearninghoursinordertograduate.SomevolunteersitesrelatedtotheFinanceCareerClusterare:

Name Location


PassitOnThriftCenter 5435W.127thSt.,CrestwoodLocalChaptersofNationalOrganizations–agreatwaytolearnaboutorganizationalleadershipandnon-profitfinance!

AlignedElectiveCoursesfortheFinanceCareerClusterAlthoughrequiredcoursesalignwithall16CareerClusters,studentsmusttakethesecoursesinordertograduatefromOLCHS.Therefore,theyarenotincludedbelow.Studentsareencouragedtocustomizetheir4-yearplanwithspecificcourses,relatedprerequisitecoursesandrelatedcareerinformationonNaviance.Thisguideisintendedtoprovidegeneralinformationrelatedtocareerinterestareas.Itdoesnotimplyanyguaranteedacceptanceintoaprogramofstudy.Studentsandfamiliesshouldcarefullyreviewpost-secondarygoalsandentrancerequirementsforallpost-secondaryinstitutionsofinterest.Studentsandfamiliesareencouragedtousethisasasupplementalguideduringtheirplanning.DepartmentandElectiveCourses 9 10 11 12Business

Entrepreneurship X X X XGoogleIt X X X XMicrosoftOfficeApplications X X X XAccounting1or1H X X XAccounting2 X XSports&EntertainmentMarketing X XWork-StudyProgram X XForeignLanguage Arabic X X X XArabicforHeritageSpeakersorHonors X X X XFrenchorFrenchHonors X X X XSpanishorSpanishHonors X X X XSpanishforHeritageSpeakersorHonors X X X XMath APComputerSciencePrinciples* X XPre-Calculus X XPre-CalculusHonors X XAPCalculus* XAPStatistics* XTransitiontoCollegeMath XSocialScience APHumanGeography* X X X XGeography X X X XAPMacroeconomics* X XAPMicroeconomics* X XAPPsychology* X XEconomics X XHistoryofChicago X XInternationalRelations X XLawinAmericanSociety X XPsychology X XSociology X X

*TheFederalCareerClustersframeworkrecommendsstudentsenrollinAdvancedPlacementand/orDualCreditcourseswhenavailableandrelevant.

WhatIstheGovernment&PublicAdministrationCareerCluster?GovernmentaffectsAmericansincountlessways.Inademocraticsociety,governmentisthemeansofexpressingthepublicwill.Thisincludesavarietyofactivities.Infact,virtuallyeveryoccupationcanbefoundwithingovernment.Thereare,however,someactivitiesthatareuniquetogovernment.Thefederalgovernmentdefendsusfromforeignaggression;representsAmericaninterestsabroad;deliberates,passesandenforceslaws;andadministersmanydifferentprograms.Stateandlocalgovernmentspasslawsorordinancesandprovidevitalservicestoconstituents.Therearemanyopportunitiesingovernmentineverycareerarea.TheGovernmentandPublicAdministrationCareerClusterfocusesonthosecareersthatareuniquetogovernmentandnotcontainedinanotherCareerCluster.Possible/RelatedCareersfortheGovernment&PublicAdministrationCareerClusterThereareavarietyofcareersrelatedtotheGovernmentandPublicAdministrationCareerCluster,includingbutnotlimitedtothefollowingexamples:

• Activist • ElectedOfficial • Lobbyist• Ambassador • FederalAgent • MunicipalClerk• CityManager • ForeignServicesOfficer • PoliticalAide• ConservationOfficer • ImmigrationOfficer • PolicyAnalystThisclusteralsorepresentsmilitarycareers.Possible/RelatedMajorsfortheGovernment&PublicAdministrationCareerClusterThereareanincreasingnumberofcollegemajorsrelatedtotheGovernmentandPublicAdministrationCareerCluster,andamongthemostcommonare:

• AmericanGovernment • InternationalRelations • PublicAdministration• CrisisManagement • MilitaryStudies • UrbanPlanning• HomelandSecurity • PoliticalScience • TaxationRelatedOLCHSCo-CurricularActivitiesfortheGovernment&PublicAdministrationCareerClusterOLCHSstudentsareencouragedtoparticipateinco-curricularactivities.SomerelatedtotheGovernmentandPublicAdministrationCareerClusterare:

• ClassAdvisoryBoards • Forensics/SpeechTeam • HistoryClub• InternationalClub • Mathletes • NationalHonorSociety• StudentCouncil • StudentHelpers • WorldLanguagesClubRelatedServiceLearningSitesfortheGovernment&PublicAdministrationCareerClusterOLCHSstudentsarerequiredtoearnservicelearninghoursinordertograduate.SomevolunteersitesrelatedtotheGovernmentandPublicAdministrationCareerClusterare:

Name LocationMrs.Jacky’sSoldiers OakViewCenter,OakLawnMuslimCivilRightsCenter 7667W.95thSt.,HickoryHillsOakLawn–JohnsonPhelpsVFWPost5220StarsProgram SeeMrs.KennyinStudentServicesOffice117OakLawnPoliceDepartmentCADETSProgram 9446S.RaymondAve.,OakLawnWorthTownshipYouthServiceBureau 11601S.PulaskiRd.,Alsip

AlignedElectiveCoursesfortheGovernment&PublicAdministrationCareerClusterAlthoughrequiredcoursesalignwithall16CareerClusters,studentsmusttakethesecoursesinordertograduatefromOLCHS.Therefore,theyarenotincludedbelow.Studentsareencouragedtocustomizetheir4-yearplanwithspecificcourses,relatedprerequisitecoursesandrelatedcareerinformationonNaviance.Thisguideisintendedtoprovidegeneralinformationrelatedtocareerinterestareas.Itdoesnotimplyanyguaranteedacceptanceintoaprogramofstudy.Studentsandfamiliesshouldcarefullyreviewpost-secondarygoalsandentrancerequirementsforallpost-secondaryinstitutionsofinterest.Studentsandfamiliesareencouragedtousethisasasupplementalguideduringtheirplanning.DepartmentandElectiveCourses 9 10 11 12Business Entrepreneurship X X X XWebDesign X X X XAccounting1or1H X X XSportsandEntertainmentMarketing X X XAccounting2 X XEnglish Speech X XMassMediaWriting X XCollegeWriting1&2* XForeignLanguage Arabic1 X X X XArabicforHeritageSpeakersorHonors X X X XFrenchorFrenchHonors X X X XSpanishorSpanishHonors X X X XSpanishforHeritageSpeakersorHonors X X X XMath TransitiontoCollegeMath XAPStatistics* XScience AdvancedBiology–GeneTechnology&ForensicScience X XEnvironmentalScience X XSocialScience APHumanGeography* X X X XGeography X X X XAPMacroeconomics* X XAPMicroeconomics* X XAPPsychology* X XEconomics X XHistoryofChicago X XInternationalRelations X XLawinAmericanSociety X XPsychology X XSociology X X*TheFederalCareerClustersframeworkrecommendsstudentsenrollinAdvancedPlacementand/orDualCreditcourseswhenavailableandrelevant.

WhatIstheHealthScienceCareerCluster?TheHealthScienceCareerClusterorientsstudentstocareersthatpromotehealth,wellness,anddiagnosisaswellastreatinjuriesanddiseases.Someofthecareersinvolveworkingdirectlywithpeople,whileothersinvolveresearchintodiseasesorcollectingandformattingdataandinformation.Worklocationsarevariedandmaybeinhospitals,medicalordentalofficesorlaboratories,cruiseships,medivacunits,sportsarenas,spacecenters,orwithinthecommunity.Possible/RelatedCareersfortheHealthScienceCareerClusterThereareover100careersrelatedtotheHealthScienceCareerCluster,includingbutnotlimitedtothefollowingexamples:

• AthleticTrainer • MedicalAssistant • Perfusionist

• DentalAssistantorHygienist • Nurse • Pharmacist,PharmacyTech

• Doctor • OccupationalTherapist • PhysicalTherapist

• HealthcareAdministrator • Paramedic • RadiologistPossible/RelatedMajorsfortheHealthScienceCareerClusterThereareanincreasingnumberofcollegemajorsrelatedtotheHealthScienceCareerCluster,andamongthemostcommonare:

• AlliedHealthServices • DentalAssistingorHygiene • Kinesiology

• AthleticTraining • Dietetics • Nursing

• ClinicalNursing • Health&Wellness,General • PublicHealthNOTE–Manycollegesareeliminatingtraditional“Pre-Med”majors.Astudentshouldpickamajorthatsatisfiestheentrancerequirementsformedicalschool.RelatedOLCHSCo-CurricularActivitiesfortheHealthScienceCareerClusterOLCHSstudentsareencouragedtoparticipateinco-curricularactivities.SomerelatedtotheHealthScienceCareerClusterare:

• PeerMediation • StudentsAgainstDestructiveDecisions(SADD) • STEMClub

• StudentHelpers

RelatedServiceLearningSitesfortheHealthScienceCareerClusterOLCHSstudentsarerequiredtoearnservicelearninghoursinordertograduate.SomevolunteersitesrelatedtotheHealthScienceCareerClusterare:

Name LocationChristAdvocateMedicalCenter 4440W.95thSt.,OakLawnLifesource–ChicagolandBloodCenters VariouslocationsLittleCompanyofMaryHospital 2800W.95thSt.,EvergreenParkLocalChapterofNationalOrganizations(i.e.AmericanDiabetesAssociation,RedCross)

VariousRetirement&AssistedLivingCenters–contacttheVolunteer/ActivitiesCoordinator

AlignedElectiveCoursesfortheHealthScienceCareerClusterAlthoughrequiredcoursesalignwithall16CareerClusters,studentsmusttakethesecoursesinordertograduatefromOLCHS.Therefore,theyarenotincludedbelow.Studentsareencouragedtocustomizetheir4-yearplanwithspecificcourses,relatedprerequisitecoursesandrelatedcareerinformationonNaviance.


DepartmentandElectiveCourses 9 10 11 12Business GoogleIt X X X XMicrosoftOfficeApplications X X X X

English Speech X X

Family&ConsumerSciences IntrotoChildDevelopment&CulinaryArts X X ChildDevelopment X X XAdvancedChildDevelopment X X XParenting X X

ForeignLanguage Arabic1 X X X XArabicforHeritageSpeakersorHonors X X X XFrenchorFrenchHonors X X X XSpanishorSpanishHonors X X X XSpanishforHeritageSpeakersorHonors X X X X

Math Pre-Calculus X XAPCalculus* XAPStatistics* XPre-CalculusHonors XTransitiontoCollegeMath X

PhysicalEducation PeerTraining X X XJuniorLeadershipTraining&Lifeguarding X SportsMedicine1&2 X XSeniorLeaders X

Science AdvancedBiology–GeneTech&ForensicSci. X XAnatomy&Physiology–ChemicalSystems X XAnatomy&Physiology–PhysicalSystems X XEnvironmentalScience X XIntroductiontoAdvancedChemistry X XAPBiology* X XAPChemistry* X XZoology X X

SocialScience APHumanGeography* X X X XPsychology X XSociology X XAPPsychology* X X

CareerExploration CertifiedNursingAssistantProgram* XEmergencyMedicalTechnicianProgram* X


WhatIstheHospitalityandTourismCareerCluster?TheHospitalityandTourismClusterprepareslearnersforcareersinthemanagement,marketingandoperationsofrestaurantsandotherfoodservices,lodging,attractions,recreationaleventsandtravel-relatedservices.Hospitalityoperationsarelocatedincommunitiesthroughouttheworld.Possible/RelatedCareersfortheHospitalityandTourismCareerClusterThereareavarietyofcareersrelatedtotheHospitalityandTourismCareerCluster,includingbutnotlimitedtothefollowingexamples:

• Baker • EventPlanner • RestaurantManager

• Caterer • FlightAttendant • SportsPromoter

• Chef • HotelManager • TourGuide

• Curator • RecreationDirector • WeddingPlannerPossible/RelatedMajorsfortheHospitalityandTourismCareerClusterThereareanincreasingnumberofcollegemajorsrelatedtotheHospitalityandTourismCareerCluster,andamongthemostcommonare:

• CulinaryArts • HospitalityAdministration&Management • EventPlanning

• FacilitiesPlanning&Managements • HotelManagement • RecreationandTourism

RelatedOLCHSCo-CurricularActivitiesfortheHospitalityandTourismCareerClusterOLCHSstudentsareencouragedtoparticipateinco-curricularactivities.SomerelatedtotheHospitalityandTourismCareerClusterare:

• InternationalClub • PepClub • WorldLanguagesClub

• FishingTeam • StudentHelpers • RelatedServiceLearningSitesfortheHospitalityandTourismCareerClusterOLCHSstudentsarerequiredtoearnservicelearninghoursinordertograduate.SomevolunteersitesrelatedtotheHospitalityandTourismCareerClusterare:

Name LocationCommunityNutritionNetwork 8925S.KostnerAve.,HometownLakeKatherineNaturePreserve 7402LakeKatherineDrive,PalosHeightsMcCordGallery&CulturalCenter 129th&LaGrangeRd.,PalosParkRonaldMcDonaldHouse 4410W.93rdSt.,OakLawnVariousRetirement&AssistedLivingCenters–contacttheVolunteer/ActivitiesCoordinator

AlignedElectiveCoursesfortheHospitalityandTourismCareerClusterAlthoughrequiredcoursesalignwithall16CareerClusters,studentsmusttakethesecoursesinordertograduatefromOLCHS.Therefore,theyarenotincludedbelow.Studentsareencouragedtocustomizetheir4-yearplanwithspecificcourses,relatedprerequisitecoursesandrelatedcareerinformationonNaviance.


DepartmentandElectiveCourses 9 10 11 12Art ExploringDrawingandMultiMedia X X X XPhotographyI X X XPhotographyII:Digital X X XPhotographyII:Studio X X XAPArtHistory X X

Business Entrepreneurship X X X XMobileAppsDevelopment X X X XWebDesign X X X XSportsandEntertainmentMarketing X X XMobileAppsII X X X

English Speech X X

Family&ConsumerSciences IntrotoChildDevelopment&CulinaryArts X X BakingandPastry X X X XCulinaryArts1&2 X X X XAdvancedBakingandPastry X X XCulinaryManagement X X XAdvancedCulinaryArts X X XCulinaryArtsIndependentStudy X

ForeignLanguage Arabic X X X XArabicforHeritageSpeakersorHonors X X X XFrenchorFrenchHonors X X X XSpanishorSpanishHonors X X X XSpanishforHeritageSpeakersorHonors X X X X

Math Pre-Calculus/Pre-CalculusHonors X XTransitiontoCollegeMath XAPStatistics* X

PhysicalEducation AdventureEducation X X XPeerTraining X X XJuniorLeadershipTraining&Lifeguarding X SeniorLeaders X

Science EnvironmentalScience X XZoology X X

SocialScience APHumanGeography* X X X XGeography X X X XAPMacroeconomics* X XAPMicroeconomics* X XAPPsychology* X XEconomics X XHistoryofChicago X XInternationalRelations X XLawinAmericanSociety X XPsychology X XSociology X X

CareerExploration TechnologySupportInternship X X XIndependentStudy:TechnologySupportInternship X X


WhatIstheHumanServicesCareerCluster?ThisdiverseCareerClusterpreparesindividualsforemploymentincareerpathwaysrelatedtofamiliesandhumanneeds.

Therearethousandsofchallengingeducationalandtrainingopportunitieswithinthehigh-skilledworldofHumanServices.Learnersneedasolidbackgroundincommunication,scienceandtechnicalskills.Educationandtrainingcanbeobtainedinhighschools,technicalcolleges,two-yearcommunitycolleges,four-yearcolleges/universitiesandcareertechnicalschools/institutes.Possible/RelatedCareersfortheHumanServicesCareerClusterThereareover60careersrelatedtotheHumanServicesCareerCluster,includingbutnotlimitedtothefollowingexamples:

• Abuse/CrisisCounselor • EmergencyReliefWorker • MentalHealthCounselor• CareerCounselor • FuneralDirector • PersonalTrainer

• Cosmetologist • MassageTherapist • SignLanguageInterpreterPossible/RelatedMajorsfortheHumanServicesCareerClusterThereareanincreasingnumberofcollegemajorsrelatedtotheHumanServicesCareerCluster,andamongthemostcommonare:

• ChildDevelopment • Family&ConsumerSciences • PublicAdministration• ClinicalCounseling • HumanServices,General • SocialSciences,General• Cosmetology • MortuaryScience • YouthMinistryRelatedOLCHSCo-CurricularActivitiesfortheHumanServicesCareerClusterOLCHSstudentsareencouragedtoparticipateinco-curricularactivities.SomerelatedtotheHumanServicesCareerClusterare:

• Alliance • InternationalClub • StudentsAgainstDestructiveDecisions

• BibleTalk • MuslimStudentAssociation • StudentCouncil

• ClassAdvisoryBoards • NationalHonorSociety • StudentHelpers

• Forensics/SpeechTeam • PeerMediation • WorldLanguages

RelatedServiceLearningSitesfortheHumanServicesCareerClusterOLCHSstudentsarerequiredtoearnservicelearninghoursinordertograduate.SomevolunteersitesrelatedtotheHumanServicesCareerClusterare:

Name LocationArabAmericanFamilyServices 5440W.87thSt.,BurbankCommunityNutritionNetwork 8925S.KostnerAve.,HometownTheMosqueFoundationCommunityCenter 7360W.93rdSt.,BridgeviewMuslimCivilRightsCenter 7667W.95thSt.,HickoryHillsSouthSuburbanPADS VariousPADSsitesinOakLawn(October–April)WorthTownshipYouthServiceBureau 11601S.PulaskiRd.,Alsip

AlignedElectiveCoursesfortheHumanServicesCareerClusterAlthoughrequiredcoursesalignwithall16CareerClusters,studentsmusttakethesecoursesinordertograduatefromOLCHS.Therefore,theyarenotincludedbelow.Studentsareencouragedtocustomizetheir4-yearplanwithspecificcourses,relatedprerequisitecoursesandrelatedcareerinformationonNaviance.Thisguideisintendedtoprovidegeneralinformationrelatedtocareerinterestareas.Itdoesnotimplyanyguaranteedacceptanceintoaprogramofstudy.Studentsandfamiliesshouldcarefullyreviewpost-secondarygoalsandentrancerequirementsforallpost-secondaryinstitutionsofinterest.Studentsandfamiliesareencouragedtousethisasasupplementalguideduringtheirplanning.

DepartmentandElectiveCourses 9 10 11 12Business Entrepreneurship X X

English Speech X XMassMediaWriting X XCollegeWriting1&2* X

Family&ConsumerSciences IntrotoCulinaryArt&ChildDevelopment X X ChildDevelopment X X XAdvancedChildDevelopment X X XParenting X X


Math APStatistics* X

PhysicalEducation AdventureEducation X X XPeerTraining X X XJuniorLeadershipTraining&Lifeguarding X SeniorLeaders X

Science AdvancedBiology–GeneTechnology&ForensicScience X XAnatomy&Physiology–Chemical X XAnatomy&Physiology–Physical X XEnvironmentalScience X XAPBiology* X XAPChemistry* X X

SocialScience APHumanGeography* X X X XAPMacroeconomics* X XAPMicroeconomics* X XAPPsychology* X XEconomics X XHistoryofChicago X XInternationalRelations X XLawinAmericanSociety X XPsychology X XSociology X X


WhatistheInformationTechnologyCareerCluster?ITcareersinvolvethedesign,development,supportandmanagementofhardware,software,multimediaandsystemsintegrationservices.TheITindustryisadynamicandentrepreneurialworkingenvironmentthathasarevolutionaryimpactontheeconomyandsociety.InadditiontocareersintheITindustry,ITcareersareavailableineverysectoroftheeconomy—fromFinancialServicestoMedicalServices,fromBusinesstoEngineeringandEnvironmentalServices.AnyonepreparingforanITcareershouldhaveasolidgroundinginmathandscience.Possible/RelatedCareersfortheInformationTechnologyCareerClusterThereareavarietyofcareersrelatedtotheInformationTechnologyCareerCluster,includingbutnotlimitedtothefollowingexamples:

• ComputerAnimator • DesktopPublisher • NetworkSecurityAnalyst• ComputerProgrammer • E-BusinessConsultant • WebPageDesigner• DatabaseAdministrator • ElectricalEngineer

Possible/RelatedMajorsfortheInformationTechnologyCareerClusterThereareanincreasingnumberofcollegemajorsrelatedtotheInformationTechnologyCareerCluster,andamongthemostcommonare:

• Computer&InformationSciences • ComputerScience • InformationTechnology

• ComputerEngineering • DigitalArts • Network&SystemAdministrationRelatedOLCHSCo-CurricularActivitiesfortheInformationTechnologyCareerClusterOLCHSstudentsareencouragedtoparticipateinco-curricularactivities.SomerelatedtotheInformationTechnologyCareerCareerClusterare:

• Mathletes • PegasusMagazine • ShieldYearbook• SpartaniteNewspaper • STEMClub • VisualArts

RelatedServiceLearningSitesfortheInformationTechnologyCareerClusterOLCHSstudentsarerequiredtoearnservicelearninghoursinordertograduate.SomevolunteersitesrelatedtotheInformationTechnologyCareerClusterare:

Name LocationVillageofOakLawne-WasteProgram 5532W.98thSt.,OakLawnOakLawnPublicLibrary 9427RaymondAve.,OakLawn

AlignedElectiveCoursesfortheInformationTechnologyCareerClusterAlthoughrequiredcoursesalignwithall16CareerClusters,studentsmusttakethesecoursesinordertograduatefromOLCHS.Therefore,theyarenotincludedbelow.Studentsareencouragedtocustomizetheir4-yearplanwithspecificcourses,relatedprerequisitecoursesandrelatedcareerinformationonNaviance.Thisguideisintendedtoprovidegeneralinformationrelatedtocareerinterestareas.Itdoesnotimplyanyguaranteedacceptanceintoaprogramofstudy.Studentsandfamiliesshouldcarefullyreviewpost-secondarygoalsandentrancerequirementsforallpost-secondaryinstitutionsofinterest.Studentsandfamiliesareencouragedtousethisasasupplementalguideduringtheirplanning.

DepartmentandElectiveCourses 9 10 11 12Art ExploringDrawingandMultiMedia X X X XPhotography1 X X XPhotography2:DigitalorStudio X X X

Business GoogleIt X X X XMicrosoftOfficeApplications X X X XMobileAppsDevelopment X X X XWebDesign X X X XMobileAppsII X X X


IndustrialTechnology Electricity&ElectronicsI X X X XElectricity&ElectronicsII X X X XGraphicDesign1 X X X XGraphicDesign2 X X X XPLTW:IntroductiontoEngineeringDesign X X X XComputerServicingI X X XComputerServicingII X X XGraphicDesignProductions X X XPLTW:PrinciplesofEngineering X X XComputersIndependentStudy X XPLTW:EngineeringDesign&Development X XGraphicDesignIndependentStudy X

Math APComputerSciencePrinciples* X X X XAPComputerScienceA* X XAPStatistics* X

Music MusicTechnology X X X X

SocialScience LawinAmericanSociety X XPsychology X XAPPsychology* X X



WhatIstheLaw,PublicSafety,Corrections&SecurityCareerCluster?TheLaw,PublicSafety,Corrections&SecurityClusterhelpspreparestudentsforcareersinplanning,managing,andprovidinglegal,publicsafety,protectiveservicesandhomelandsecurity,includingprofessionalandtechnicalsupportservices.Possible/RelatedCareersfortheLaw,PublicSafety,Corrections&SecurityCareerClusterThereareover50careersrelatedtotheLaw,PublicSafety,Corrections&SecurityCareerCluster,includingbutnotlimitedtothefollowingexamples:

• Bailiff • CriminalLawyer • Lawyer• CivilLitigator • Dispatcher • Paralegal• CorrectionalOfficer • Firefighter • PoliceOfficer• CourtClerk • Judge • SecurityDirectorPossible/RelatedMajorsfortheLaw,PublicSafety,Corrections&SecurityCareerClusterThereareanincreasingnumberofcollegemajorsrelatedtotheLaw,PublicSafety,Corrections&SecurityCareerCluster,andamongthemostcommonare:

• CriminalJustice • FireScience • HomelandSecurity• CourtReporting • ForensicScience • Law/LegalStudiesNOTE–Manycollegesareeliminatingthe“Pre-Law”major.Studentsshouldselectamajorthatmeetstheprerequisitesforlawschoolandthatprovidesasolidfoundationinwritingandcommunication.RelatedOLCHSCo-CurricularActivitiesfortheLaw,PublicSafety,Corrections&SecurityCareerClusterOLCHSstudentsareencouragedtoparticipateinco-curricularactivities.SomerelatedtotheLaw,PublicSafety,Corrections&SecurityClusterare:

• ClassAdvisoryBoards • Forensics/SpeechTeam • SocialActionClub

• InternationalClub • NationalHonorSociety • PeerMediation

• StudentsAgainstDestructiveDecisions(SADD) • StudentCouncil • StudentHelpers

RelatedServiceLearningSitesfortheLaw,PublicSafety,Corrections&SecurityCareerClusterOLCHSstudentsarerequiredtoearnservicelearninghoursinordertograduate.SomevolunteersitesrelatedtotheLaw,PublicSafety,Corrections&SecurityCareerClusterare:

Name LocationKidSafeCity Bridgeview,ILMrs.Jacky’sSoldiers OakViewCenter,OakLawnMuslimCivilRightsCenter 7667W.95thSt.,HickoryHillsOakLawn–JohnsonPhelpsVFWPost5220StarsProgram SeeMrs.KennyinStudentServicesOffice117

OakLawnPoliceDepartmentCADETSand/orPeerJuryProgram 9446S.RaymondAve.,OakLawn

WorthTownshipYouthServiceBureau 11601S.PulaskiRd.,Alsip

AlignedElectiveCoursesfortheLaw,PublicSafety,Corrections&SecurityCareerClusterAlthoughrequiredcoursesalignwithall16CareerClusters,studentsmusttakethesecoursesinordertograduatefromOLCHS.Therefore,theyarenotincludedbelow.Studentsareencouragedtocustomizetheir4-yearplanwithspecificcourses,relatedprerequisitecoursesandrelatedcareerinformationonNaviance.Thisguideisintendedtoprovidegeneralinformationrelatedtocareerinterestareas.Itdoesnotimplyanyguaranteedacceptanceintoaprogramofstudy.Studentsandfamiliesshouldcarefullyreviewpost-secondarygoalsandentrancerequirementsforallpost-secondaryinstitutionsofinterest.Studentsandfamiliesareencouragedtousethisasasupplementalguideduringtheirplanning.

DepartmentandElectiveCourses 9 10 11 12Business Entrepreneurship X X X XAccounting1or1H X X XAccounting2 X X

English Speech X XCollegeWriting1and2* X


Math APComputerSciencePrinciples* X X X XAPComputerScienceA* X XAPStatistics* X

PhysicalEducation JuniorLeadershipTraining&Lifeguarding X XSportsMedicine1&2 X XSeniorLeaders X X

Science AdvancedBiology–GeneTechnology&ForensicScience X XAnatomy&Physiology–Chemical X XAnatomy&Physiology–Physical X XEnvironmentalScience X XIntroductiontoAdvancedChemistry X XZoology APBiology* X XAPChemistry* X XAppliedPhysics X

SocialScience APHumanGeography* X X X XGeography X X X XAPPsychology* X XHistoryofChicago X XInternationalRelations X XLawinAmericanSociety X XPsychology X XSociology X X

CareerExploration EmergencyMedicalTechnicianProgram* X


WhatIstheManufacturingCareerCluster?ThisdiverseCareerClusterprepareslearnersforcareersinplanning,managing,andperformingtheprocessingofmaterialsintointermediateorfinalproducts.Careersalsoincluderelatedprofessionalandtechnicalsupportactivitiessuchasproductionplanningandcontrol,maintenanceandmanufacturing/processengineering.

Possible/RelatedCareersfortheManufacturingCareerClusterThereareover40careersrelatedtotheManufacturingCareerCluster,includingbutnotlimitedtothefollowingexamples:

• Blacksmith • IndustrialDesigner • QualityControlTechnician

• DesignEngineer • LogisticsTechnician • SafetyEngineer

• Electrician • ManufacturingManager • Tool&Diemaker

• EngineeringTech • ProductionManager • WelderPossible/RelatedMajorsfortheManufacturingCareerClusterThereareanincreasingnumberofcollegemajorsrelatedtotheManufacturingCareerCluster,andamongthemostcommonare:

• Apparel&Textiles,General • Machining • QualityControlTechnology

• ComputerEngineeringTechnology • MechanicalEngineering • TextileScience

• IndustrialMechanics • OccupationalSafety • WeldingTechnologyRelatedOLCHSCo-CurricularActivitiesfortheManufacturingCareerClusterOLCHSstudentsareencouragedtoparticipateinco-curricularactivities.SomerelatedtotheManufacturingCareerClusterare:

• DramaCrew • Mathletes • STEMClubRelatedServiceLearningSitesfortheManufacturingCareerClusterOLCHSstudentsarerequiredtoearnservicelearninghoursinordertograduate.SomevolunteersitesrelatedtotheManufacturingCareerClusterare:

Name LocationFeedMyStarvingChildren Aurora

LittleRedSchoolhouse 9800South104thAve.,WillowSprings

ShareYourSoles 900E.103rdSt.,Chicago

VillageofOakLawneWasteProgram 5532W.98thSt.,OakLawn

AlignedElectiveCoursesfortheManufacturingCareerClusterAlthoughrequiredcoursesalignwithall16CareerClusters,studentsmusttakethesecoursesinordertograduatefromOLCHS.Therefore,theyarenotincludedbelow.Studentsareencouragedtocustomizetheir4-yearplanwithspecificcourses,relatedprerequisitecoursesandrelatedcareerinformationonNaviance.


DepartmentandElectiveCourses 9 10 11 12Business Entrepreneurship X X X XWebDesign X X X X

ForeignLanguage Arabic1 X X X XArabicforHeritageSpeakers X X X XFrenchorFrenchHonors X X X XSpanishorSpanishHonors X X X XSpanishforHeritageSpeakers X X X X

IndustrialTechnology AutomotiveEssentials X X X XElectricityandElectronicsI X X X XPLTW:IntroductiontoEngineeringDesign* X X X XElectricityandElectronicsII X X XAutoMaintenance&LightRepairs X X XComputerServicingI X X XComputerServicingII X X XPLTW:PrinciplesofEngineering* X X XWoods1 X X XWoods2 X X XAdvancedAutos X XAdvancedWoodworking X XIndependentStudy:Computers X XPLTW:CivilEngineering&Architecture X XPLTW:EngineeringDesign&Development* X XIndependentStudy:Woods X

Math APComputerSciencePrinciples* Pre-Calculus X XPre-CalculusHonors X XAPStatistics* XAPCalculus* XTransitiontoCollegeMath X

Science EnvironmentalScience X XIntroductiontoAdvancedChemistry X XAPChemistry* X XAppliedPhysics XAPPhysics* X

SocialScience APHumanGeography X X X XGeography X X X XLawinAmericanSociety X XAPMacroeconomics* X XAPMicroeconomics* X XEconomics X XInternationalRelations X X

CareerExploration TechnologySupportInternship X X XHeatingandAirConditioningProgram* X XIndependentStudy:TechnologySupportInternship X XShieldedMetalWeldingProgram* X X


WhatIstheMarketing,Sales&ServiceCareerCluster?ThisdiverseCareerClusterprepareslearnersforcareersinplanning,managingandperformingmarketingactivitiestoreachorganizationalobjectives.Possible/RelatedCareersfortheMarketing,Sales&ServiceCareerClusterThereareover40careersrelatedtotheMarketing,Sales&ServiceCareerCluster,includingbutnotlimitedtothefollowingexamples:

• AdvertisingExecutive • Fundraiser • SportsMarketer• Agent • LogisticsSpecialist • TechnicalSalesRepresentative• ArtDealer • MarketingSpecialist • TradeShowManager• CustomerServiceRepresentative • PublicRelationsSpecialist • VisualMerchandiser

Possible/RelatedMajorsfortheMarketing,Sales&ServiceCareerClusterThereareanincreasingnumberofcollegemajorsrelatedtotheMarketing,Sales&ServiceCluster,andamongthemostcommonare:

• Advertising • MarketingResearch • RetailManagement

• FashionMerchandising • PublicRelations • SalesandDistribution

• GeneralMerchandisingandSales • RealEstate RelatedOLCHSCo-CurricularActivitiesfortheMarketing,Sales&ServiceCareerClusterOLCHSstudentsareencouragedtoparticipateinco-curricularactivities.SomerelatedtotheMarketing,Sales&ServiceCareerClusterare:

• ClassAdvisoryBoards • Pegasus • StudentsAgainstDestructiveDecisions(SADD)

• Drama/Crew • PepClub • ShieldYearbook

• Forensics/SpeechTeam • PhotojournalismClub • SpartaniteNewspaper

RelatedServiceLearningSitesfortheMarketing,Sales&ServiceCareerClusterOLCHSstudentsarerequiredtoearnservicelearninghoursinordertograduate.SomevolunteersitesrelatedtotheMarketing,Sales&ServiceCareerClusterare:

Name Location


PassitOnThriftCenter 5435W.127thSt.,Crestwood

LocalChaptersofNationalOrganizations–agreatwaytolearnaboutorganizationalleadership,fundraising/awarenesscampaignsandnon-profitfinance!

AlignedElectiveCoursesfortheMarketing,Sales&ServiceCareerClusterAlthoughrequiredcoursesalignwithall16CareerClusters,studentsmusttakethesecoursesinordertograduatefromOLCHS.Therefore,theyarenotincludedbelow.Studentsareencouragedtocustomizetheir4-yearplanwithspecificcourses,relatedprerequisitecoursesandrelatedcareerinformationonNaviance.


DepartmentandElectiveCourses 9 10 11 12Art ExtremeArt X X X XExploringDrawingandMultiMedia X X X XPhotographyI X X XPhotographyII:DigitalorStudio X X XSketch&Draw X X XComicCreation X XIndependentStudy:Photography X

Business Entrepreneurship X X X XGoogleIt X X X XMicrosoftOfficeApplications X X X XMobileAppsDevelopment X X X XWebDesign X X X XAccounting1or1H X X XMobileAppsII X X XAccounting2 X XEntertainment&SportsMarketing X X

English MassMediaWriting X XSpeech X XCollegeWriting1&2* X


IndustrialTechnology GraphicDesign1 X X X XGraphicDesign2 X X XGraphicDesignProductions X XIndependentStudy:GraphicDesign X

Math APComputerSciencePrinciples X X X XPre-CalculusorPre-CalculusHonors X XTransitiontoCollegeMath XAPStatistics* X


SocialScience APMacroeconomics* X XAPMicroeconomics* X XAPPsychology* X XEconomics X XInternationalRelations X XLawinAmericanSociety X XPsychology X XSociology X X



WhatIstheScience,Technology,EngineeringandMathematics(STEM)CareerCluster?Acareerinscience,technology,engineeringormathematicsisexciting,challenging,andever-changing.Learnerswhopursueoneofthesecareerfieldswillbeinvolvedinplanning,managing,andprovidingscientificresearchandprofessionalandtechnicalservicesincludinglaboratoryandtestingservices,andresearchanddevelopmentservices.Possible/RelatedCareersfortheSTEMCareerClusterThereareover80careersrelatedtotheSTEMCareerCluster,includingbutnotlimitedtothefollowingexamples:

• AerospaceEngineer • CivilEngineer • MathTeacher

• AnalyticalChemist • ComputerProgrammer • MechanicalEngineer

• BiomedicalEngineer • EngineeringTech • Statistician

• CADTechnician • GISSpecialist • TechnicalWriterPossible/RelatedMajorsfortheSTEMCareerClusterThereareanincreasingnumberofcollegemajorsrelatedtotheSTEMCareerCluster,andamongthemostcommonare:• AppliedMathematics • Engineering(various) • Mathematics

• Chemistry • Genetics • Physics

• ComputationalScience • MaterialsScience • RoboticsRelatedOLCHSCo-CurricularActivitiesfortheSTEMCareerClusterOLCHSstudentsareencouragedtoparticipateinco-curricularactivities.SomerelatedtotheSTEMCareerClusterare:• DramaCrew • Mathletes • STEMClubRelatedServiceLearningSitesfortheSTEMCareerClusterOLCHSstudentsarerequiredtoearnservicelearninghoursinordertograduate.SomevolunteersitesrelatedtotheSTEMCareerClusterare:

Name LocationAdvocateChristMedicalCenter 4440W.95thSt.,OakLawnDreamsforKids VarioussitesavailableHabitatforHumanity VarioussitesavailableLakeKatherineNaturePreserve 7402LakeKatherineDrive,PalosHeightsLittleRedSchoolhouse 9800South104thAve.,WillowSpringsTheVillageofOakLawnForestryDepartmentandGreenTeam VillageHall,9440S.RaymondAve.,OakLawnVariouselementaryand/ormiddleschools–contactstaffabouttutoringopportunities!

AlignedElectiveCoursesfortheSTEMCareerClusterAlthoughrequiredcoursesalignwithall16CareerClusters,studentsmusttakethesecoursesinordertograduatefromOLCHS.Therefore,theyarenotincludedbelow.Studentsareencouragedtocustomizetheir4-yearplanwithspecificcourses,relatedprerequisitecoursesandrelatedcareerinformationonNaviance.


DepartmentandElectiveCourses 9 10 11 12Art Sketching&Drawing X X XClayConstructionandClayConstructionII X X XAPStudioArt* X

Business GoogleIt X X X XMicrosoftOfficeApplications X X X XMobileAppsDevelopment X X X XMobileAppsII X X XWebDesign


IndustrialTechnology AutomotiveEssentials X X X XElectricity&ElectronicsI X X X XElectricity&ElectronicsII* X X X XPLTW:IntroductiontoEngineeringDesign* X X X XAutomotiveMaintenance&LightRepair X X XComputerServicingI X X XComputerServicingII* X X XPLTW:PrinciplesofEngineering* X X XAdvancedAutoTechnology X XIndependentStudy:Computers X XPLTW:CivilEngineering&Architecture X XPLTW:EngineeringDesign&Development X X


Math APComputerSciencePrinciples* X X X XAPComputerScienceA* X XPre-Calculus X XPre-CalculusHonors X XAPCalculus* XAPStatistics* XTransitiontoCollegeMath X

Science AdvancedBiology–GeneTech.&ForensicScience X XAnatomy&Physiology–Chemical X XAnatomy&Physiology–Physical X XAPBiology* X XAPChemistry* EnvironmentalScience X XIntroductiontoAdvancedChemistry X XAppliedPhysics XAPPhysicsC:Mechanics* X

SocialScience APHumanGeography* X X X XGeography X X X XHistoryofChicago X XLawinAmericanSociety X XPsychology X XSociology X XAPPsychology* X X

CareerExploration TechnologySupportInternship X X XIndependentStudy:TechnologySupportInternship X XShieldedMetalWeldingProgram* X X

WhatIstheTransportation,DistributionandLogisticsCareerCluster?ThisdiverseCareerClusterexposesstudentstocareersandbusinessesinvolvedintheplanning,management,andmovementofpeople,materials,andproductsbyroad,air,railandwater.Italsoincludesrelatedprofessionalandtechnicalsupportservicessuchasinfrastructureplanningandmanagement,logisticservices,andthemaintenanceofmobileequipmentandfacilities.Possible/RelatedCareersfortheTransportation,DistributionandLogisticsCareerClusterThereareover50careersrelatedtotheTransportation,DistributionandLogisticsCareerCluster,includingbutnotlimitedtothefollowingexamples:

• AirTrafficController • GISSpecialist • Pilot• AutomotiveTechnician • HeavyEquipmentOperator • TransportationManager• CommercialDriver • LocomotiveEngineer • Urban/RegionalPlanner• DieselTechnician • Machinist • WarehouseManagerPossible/RelatedMajorsfortheTransportation,DistributionandLogisticsCareerClusterThereareanincreasingnumberofcollegemajorsrelatedtotheTransportation,DistributionandLogisticsCareerCluster,andamongthemostcommonare:• AirTransportation • EngineMechanics • RailwayTransportation• AutomotiveEngineering • GroundTransportation • VehicleMaintenanceTechnology• Aviation • MarineTransportation RelatedOLCHSCo-CurricularActivitiesfortheTransportation,DistributionandLogisticsCareerClusterOLCHSstudentsareencouragedtoparticipateinco-curricularactivities.SomerelatedtotheTransportation,DistributionandLogisticsCareerClusterare:• DramaCrew • Mathletes • STEMClubRelatedServiceLearningSitesfortheTransportation,DistributionandLogisticsCareerClusterOLCHSstudentsarerequiredtoearnservicelearninghoursinordertograduate.SomevolunteersitesrelatedtotheSTEMCareerClusterare:

Name LocationDreamsforKids VarioussitesavailableHabitatforHumanity VarioussitesavailableKidSafeCity Bridgeview,ILShareYourSoles 900E.103rdSt.,ChicagoTheVillageofOakLawnForestryDepartmentandGreenTeam VillageHall,9440S.RaymondAve.,OakLawn

AlignedElectiveCoursesfortheTransportation,DistributionandLogisticsCareerClusterAlthoughrequiredcoursesalignwithall16CareerClusters,studentsmusttakethesecoursesinordertograduatefromOLCHS.Therefore,theyarenotincludedbelow.Studentsareencouragedtocustomizetheir4-yearplanwithspecificcourses,relatedprerequisitecoursesandrelatedcareerinformationonNaviance.Thisguideisintendedtoprovidegeneralinformationrelatedtocareerinterestareas.Itdoesnotimplyanyguaranteedacceptanceintoaprogramofstudy.Studentsandfamiliesshouldcarefullyreviewpost-secondarygoalsandentrancerequirementsforallpost-secondaryinstitutionsofinterest.Studentsandfamiliesareencouragedtousethisasasupplementalguideduringtheirplanning.

DepartmentandElectiveCourses 9 10 11 12Art Sketching&Drawing X X XPhotography1 X X XPhotography2:Digital X X XFallorSpringStudioArt X XAPStudioArt* X

Business Entrepreneurship X X GoogleIt X X X XMicrosoftOfficeApplications X X X XMobileAppsDevelopment X X X XWebDesign X X X XMobileAppsII X X X


IndustrialTechnology AutomotiveEssentials X X X XElectricity&ElectronicsI X X X XPLTW:IntroductiontoEngineeringDesign X X X XWoodsI X X X XAutomotiveMaintenance&LightRepair X X XElectricity&ElectronicsII* X X XPLTW:PrinciplesofEngineering X X XWoodsII X X XAdvancedAutoTechnology X XPLTW:EngineeringDesign&Development X X

Math APComputerSciencePrinciples* X X X XAPComputerScienceA* X XPre-Calculus X XPre-CalculusHonors X XAPCalculus* XAPStatistics* XTransitiontoCollegeMath X

Science EnvironmentalScience X XIntroductiontoAdvancedChemistry X XAPChemistry* X XAppliedPhysics XAPPhysicsC:Mechanics* X

SocialScience APHumanGeography* X X X XGeography X X X XEconomics X XHistoryofChicago X XInternationalRelations X XLawinAmericanSociety X XAPMacroeconomics* X XAPMicroeconomics* X X

CareerExploration TechnologySupportInternship X X XHeatingandAirConditioningProgram X XShieldedMetalWeldingProgram X XIndependentStudy:TechnologySupportInternship X X


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