TheSpartanGuidetoCareerPathways
OLCHSProgramsofStudy
OakLawnCommunityHighSchool9400SouthwestHighwayOakLawn,IL60453708-424-5200www.olchs.org
www.olchsstudentservices.com
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
NeatRepeatsResale 7026W.111th,Worth9028W.159th,OrlandPark
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.
Thisguideisintendedtoprovidegeneralinformationrelatedtocareerinterestareas.Itdoesnotimplyanyguaranteedacceptanceintoaprogramofstudy.Studentsandfamiliesshouldcarefullyreviewpost-secondarygoalsandentrancerequirementsforallpost-secondaryinstitutionsofinterest.Studentsandfamiliesareencouragedtousethisasasupplementalguideduringtheirplanning.
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
*TheFederalCareerClustersframeworkrecommendsstudentsenrollinAdvancedPlacementand/orDualCreditcourseswhenavailableandrelevant.
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.
Thisguideisintendedtoprovidegeneralinformationrelatedtocareerinterestareas.Itdoesnotimplyanyguaranteedacceptanceintoaprogramofstudy.Studentsandfamiliesshouldcarefullyreviewpost-secondarygoalsandentrancerequirementsforallpost-secondaryinstitutionsofinterest.Studentsandfamiliesareencouragedtousethisasasupplementalguideduringtheirplanning.
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
*TheFederalCareerClustersframeworkrecommendsstudentsenrollinAdvancedPlacementand/orDualCreditcourseswhenavailableandrelevant.
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
ForeignLanguage Arabic X X X XArabicforHeritageSpeakersorHonors X X X XFrenchorFrenchHonors X X X XSpanishorSpanishHonors X X X XSpanishforHeritageSpeakersorHonors X X 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
*TheFederalCareerClustersframeworkrecommendsstudentsenrollinAdvancedPlacementand/orDualCreditcourseswhenavailableandrelevant.
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
ForeignLanguage Arabic1 X X X XArabicforHeritageSpeakersorHonors X X X XFrenchorFrenchHonors X X X XSpanishorSpanishHonors X X X XSpanishforHeritageSpeakersorHonors X 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
CareerExploration TechnologySupportInternship X X XIndependentStudy:TechnologySupportInternship X X
*TheFederalCareerClustersframeworkrecommendsstudentsenrollinAdvancedPlacementand/orDualCreditcourseswhenavailableandrelevant.
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
ForeignLanguage Arabic1 X X X XArabicforHeritageSpeakersorHonors X X X XFrenchorFrenchHonors X X X XSpanishorSpanishHonors X X X XSpanishforHeritageSpeakersorHonors X X X 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
*TheFederalCareerClustersframeworkrecommendsstudentsenrollinAdvancedPlacementand/orDualCreditcourseswhenavailableandrelevant.
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.
Thisguideisintendedtoprovidegeneralinformationrelatedtocareerinterestareas.Itdoesnotimplyanyguaranteedacceptanceintoaprogramofstudy.Studentsandfamiliesshouldcarefullyreviewpost-secondarygoalsandentrancerequirementsforallpost-secondaryinstitutionsofinterest.Studentsandfamiliesareencouragedtousethisasasupplementalguideduringtheirplanning.
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
*TheFederalCareerClustersframeworkrecommendsstudentsenrollinAdvancedPlacementand/orDualCreditcourseswhenavailableandrelevant.
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
NeatRepeatsResale 7026W.111th,Worth9028W.159th,OrlandPark
PassitOnThriftCenter 5435W.127thSt.,Crestwood
LocalChaptersofNationalOrganizations–agreatwaytolearnaboutorganizationalleadership,fundraising/awarenesscampaignsandnon-profitfinance!
AlignedElectiveCoursesfortheMarketing,Sales&ServiceCareerClusterAlthoughrequiredcoursesalignwithall16CareerClusters,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 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
ForeignLanguage Arabic X X X XArabicforHeritageSpeakersorHonors X X X XFrenchorFrenchHonors X X X XSpanishorSpanishHonors X X X XSpanishforHeritageSpeakersorHonors X X X 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
Music MusicTechnology X X X X
SocialScience APMacroeconomics* X XAPMicroeconomics* X XAPPsychology* X XEconomics X XInternationalRelations X XLawinAmericanSociety X XPsychology X XSociology X X
CareerExploration TechnologySupportInternship X X XIndependentStudy:TechnologySupportInternship X X
*TheFederalCareerClustersframeworkrecommendsstudentsenrollinAdvancedPlacementand/orDualCreditcourseswhenavailableandrelevant.
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.
Thisguideisintendedtoprovidegeneralinformationrelatedtocareerinterestareas.Itdoesnotimplyanyguaranteedacceptanceintoaprogramofstudy.Studentsandfamiliesshouldcarefullyreviewpost-secondarygoalsandentrancerequirementsforallpost-secondaryinstitutionsofinterest.Studentsandfamiliesareencouragedtousethisasasupplementalguideduringtheirplanning.
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
ForeignLanguage Arabic1 X X X XArabicforHeritageSpeakersorHonors X X X XFrenchorFrenchHonors X X X XSpanishorSpanishHonors X X X XSpanishforHeritageSpeakersorHonors X X X X
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
Music MusicTechnology X X 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
ForeignLanguage Arabic X X X XArabicforHeritageSpeakersorHonors X X X XFrenchorFrenchHonors X X X XSpanishorSpanishHonors X X X XSpanishforHeritageSpeakersorHonors X 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
*TheFederalCareerClustersframeworkrecommendsstudentsenrollinAdvancedPlacementand/orDualCreditcourseswhenavailableandrelevant.
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