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To see available classes, select what year you will graduate high school 2022/2023 2024/2025 BUSINESS, FINANCE, AND MARKETING Business fuels our economy. Industries and markets have influenced so many technological innovations that have changed modern lifestyles. Taking classes in this department can help build a sense of accountability, leadership, and teamwork. You will learn about the process of buying, selling, producing, and promoting goods and services. You will also learn to manage others and finances. s.t.e.m., computer science, and information tech Computers and technology are a constant part of our lives: phones, cars, medical devices, kitchen appliances, movies, social media, criminal justice, government, business, and more! Because technology solves problems to help people, there is a noteworthy human side to this cluster as well – which requires and develops skills that are essential for any career. audiovisual technology & communications Creative students who see themselves designing, producing, exhibiting, performing, writing or publishing multimedia content will want to pursue courses in this cluster. You will apply artistic talent to practical problems and learn visual arts principles that prepare you with skills and techniques to work in any number of creative design and entertainment fields. BUSINESS DEPARTMENT Scroll down to learn more and explore our available courses

Success Stories Graduates who have completed the pathways and continued their careers in the cluster. AGRICULTURE... Gruncle Stan Pines Proprietor of Mystery Museum Blah of amazingness. More blah More blah Best blah ​ ​ ​ Links to articles Alex Smith Title This is your Team Member description. Use this space to write a brief description of this person’s role and responsibilities, or add a short bio with a background summary. It’s also a great opportunity to highlight how this person is an asset to the team. River Watts Title This is your Team Member description. Use this space to write a brief description of this person’s role and responsibilities, or add a short bio with a background summary. It’s also a great opportunity to highlight how this person is an asset to the team. Team Who We Are Kris Ward Title This is your Team Member description. Use this space to write a brief description of this person’s role and responsibilities, or add a short bio with a background summary. It’s also a great opportunity to highlight how this person is an asset to the team. Alex Smith Title This is your Team Member description. Use this space to write a brief description of this person’s role and responsibilities, or add a short bio with a background summary. It’s also a great opportunity to highlight how this person is an asset to the team. River Watts Title This is your Team Member description. Use this space to write a brief description of this person’s role and responsibilities, or add a short bio with a background summary. It’s also a great opportunity to highlight how this person is an asset to the team. About At Pick Your Pathway, students receive so much more than an ordinary education. We pride ourselves on creating a unique, exciting environment that embraces all types of learners and promotes growth both academically and personally. Students and families are also welcomed into a dynamic and supportive community. Interested in learning more about Pick Your Pathway? We invite you to keep exploring our website, and get in touch with questions about our values, academics, community and more. Join us today!

ARCHITECTURE & CONSTRUCTION Demand for building projects is at an all-time high. Population growth in new areas require more infrastructure, repair, and maintenance to keep all systems functional. Skills developed through architecture and construction pathways will show modern building practices and construction methods. Students will be able to pursue careers in a number of building trades and other carpentry based careers. This career cluster will provide a future full of hands-on opportunities! Architecture & Construction: Shop Construction Do you want to build the future? Would you enjoy learning how to build and remodel homes or buildings of all sizes? Do you want to build streets, bridges or tunnels? If so, click here to learn more! Architecture & Construction: Activities

Networking Are you curious about how computers are connected to other computers and devices? Does network security or analysis fascinate you? Do you enjoy designing, installing, maintaining and managing network systems? ​ What does it mean to study computer networking? CLICK BELOW TO EXPLORE POSSIBLE CAREERS IN THIS PATHWAY Network Administrator Cybersecurity Analyst Cloud Architect Network Technician Army Information Systems Operator Click to Create YOUR Pathway Plan Click for Course of Study Guide PTHWY: Networking: Activities

Horticulture & Landscape Do you love plants? Do you want to be involved in the art, technology, business or science of plants? Do you want to manage and use what we grow, and maintain the health of our soil, air, and water? CLICK BELOW TO EXPLORE POSSIBLE CAREERS IN THIS PATHWAY Florist/Floral Designer Hydroponics Producer Arborist Horticulturist Athletic Turf Manager Click to Create YOUR Pathway Plan Click for Course of Study Guide PTHWY: Horticulture & Landscape: Activities

Graduation & FAQ: Activities Create Your 4-Year Plan Here is a template for you to plan your 4 years of high school to ensure you have met graduation requirements and are prepared for your future.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & COMPUTER SCIENCE Computers and technology are a constant part of our lives: phones, cars, medical devices, kitchen appliances, movies, social media, criminal justice, government, business, and more! Because technology solves problems to help people, there is a noteworthy human side to this cluster as well – which requires and develops skills that are essential for any career. Information security, the way computers communicate and run, and designing and creating websites, research, and more are all related to the field of Information Technology. ​ Pursuing a degree in Information Technology ​ Business Professionals of America (BPA) : ​ Networking, fixing hardware software, designing websites, coding - we all work in the business world; give yourself a head start by joining BPA. To find out how to be a part of this competition, contact Mr. Steve Waldeck by emailing him at swaldeck@warsawschools.org or visiting him in Y270. CL: Information Technology: Shop Why? How CS Helps People Why Study Computer Science CS is Good for Anyone Skills Gained from CS Will Help Anywhere Get into IT Without A Degree High-Paying Tech Careers with No Degree CL: Information Technology: Text Computer Science / Programming Do you enjoy creative problem-solving, puzzles, code, or improving ideas? Is using technology to help people an exciting concept to you? Would you like to create designs from people through a workable code? If so, click here to learn more! Networking Are you curious about how computers are connected to other computers and devices? Does network security or analysis fascinate you? Do you enjoy designing, installing, maintaining and managing network systems? If so, click here to learn more! PC Support / Information Tech Do you enjoy fixing or building computers? Do you enjoy solving computer problems? Are you interested in giving computer advice to people? Do you enjoy organizing and searching through data? If so, click here to learn more!

Arts, AV tech, & Communication CLUSTER Radio & Television PATHWAY Do you enjoy creating videos or films, taking pictures, editing online content, communicating, o r acting? Do you like to multitask with a variety of technology resources? Are you inquisitive about the world around you? Do you enjoy telling stories to others? If so, keep scrolling! ​ Click on any course title below for more details Principles of Radio & TV Grades 9-12 Audio & Video Production Grades 10-12 2 periods per day Internship included Prerequisite course : Principles of Radio & TV Mass Media Performance Grades 10-12 2 periods per day Internship included Prerequisite courses : Principles of Radio & TV Audio & Video Production Radio & TV Broadcasting Capstone Grade 12 Complete the pathway with this optional course and you may qualify for a Technical Certificate from Ivy Tech* COURSES IN THE GREEN BOXES MUST BE TAKEN TO MEET INDIANA'S GRADUATION PATHWAY REQUIREMENT *Completing all four courses with dual credit is equal to one completed year of college (a Technical Certificate) RELATED COURSES Here are other courses recommended to help you in this pathway. Click the course name for more information COURSE NAME GRADE(S) AVAILABLE

Business Department Courses for Graduates of 2022-2023 Click the course name to see more details in the Course of Study Guide Watch A Video Watch Another Video Education Professions I Grades 10-12 PATHWAY Education Careers Watch A Video Education Professions II Grades 11-12 PATHWAY Education Careers Watch A Video Personal Financial Responsibility Grades 11-12 One semester PLTW Honors Intro to Coding (Computer Science I) Grades 10-12 PATHWAY Computer Science Watch A Video Computer Science II: Principles (Python), AP Grades 10-12 PATHWAY Computer Science Watch A Video Computer Science II: A Java, DC or AP Grades 10-12 PATHWAY Computer Science Watch A Video Intro to Business Grade 12 One semester Watch A Video Computer Illustration and Graphics Grades 9-12 Year-long course Watch A Video Technology Sandbox (Intro to Computer Science) Grades 9-12 One semester Watch A Video Radio and Television I Grades 9-12 PATHWAY Radio & Television Watch A Video Radio and Television II Grades 10-12 PATHWAY Radio & Television Watch A Video Business Law and Ethics Grades 10-12 Year-long course Watch A Video Principles of Business Management Grades 11-12 PATHWAYS Business Administration Accounting Watch A Video Administrative and Office Management Grades 9-11 PATHWAY Business Operations & Technology Watch A Video Information Technology Support Grades 10-12 PATHWAY Information Technology Support & Services Watch A Video Marketing Fundamentals Grades 10-11 PATHWAY Marketing & Sales Watch A Video Advanced Strategic Marketing Grades 11-12 PATHWAY Marketing & Sales Watch A Video Advanced Accounting Grades 10-12 PATHWAY Accounting Watch A Video Networking I Grades 10-12 PATHWAY Networking Watch A Video Networking II: Infrastructure Grades 11-12 PATHWAY Networking Watch A Video Networking II: Servers Grades 11-12 PATHWAY Networking Watch A Video Banking and Investment Capstone Grades 11-12 Year-long course Watch A Video Interactive Media Grades 12 PATHWAY Interactive Media Watch A Video Web Design Grades 10-12 Year-long course Watch A Video Digital Applications and Responsibility A Grade 12 One Semester Watch A Video Digital Applications and Responsibility B Grade 12 One semester Watch A Video Computer Science III: Coding Lab C++ / xCode Grades 10-12 Two periods per day Watch A Video Work-Based Learning Capstone Grade 12 Applicable for all pathways Multiple periods per day Watch A Video

Criminal Justice Are you interested in providing protection and safety for others? Do you enjoy research and investigation? Would you enjoy helping people in the legal system? CLICK BELOW TO EXPLORE POSSIBLE CAREERS IN THIS PATHWAY Forensic Science Technician Police Officer Lawyer Probation Officer Prison Warden Click to Create YOUR Pathway Plan Click for Course of Study Guide PTHWY: Criminal Justice: Activities

Graduation & FAQ: Activities Create Your 4-Year Plan Here is a template for you to plan your 4 years of high school to ensure you have met graduation requirements and are prepared for your future.

Graduation & FAQ: Activities FULFILLS CREDITS AS... These courses may meet surprising credit requirements on your diploma FINE ARTS CREDITS Fine Arts is p.19-38 in Course of Study Guide Introduction to Housing & Interior Design Introduction to Fashion & Textiles​ Student Media - Newspaper/Yearbook QUANTITATIVE REASONING CREDIT Math is p.45-54 in Course of Study Guide Economics Agribusiness Management Advanced Life Science: Animals Advanced Life Science: Foods Landscape Management I Landscape Management II PLTW Honors Intro to Coding (Computer Science I) PLTW Computer Science Principles: Python (AP Computer Science II) PLTW Computer Science A: Java (AP Computer Science II) Honors Advanced Accounting Honors Banking & Investment Capstone Personal Financial Responsibility​ PLTW Principles of Engineering PLTW Honors Digital Electronics PLTW Civil Engineering & Architecture PLTW Honors Computer Integrated Manufacturing PLTW Honors Aerospace Engineering PLTW Honors Engineering Design & Development Construction Trades II Precision Machining I Precision Machining II Precision Machining III: Advanced Manufacturing I Industrial Automation & Robotics II SCIENCE CREDIT Science is p.55-62 in Course of Study Guide Natural Resources Sustainable Energy Alternatives Animal Science Advanced Life Science: Animals Advanced Life Science: Foods Advanced Life Science: Plants & Soils Plant & Soil Science PLTW Honors Intro to Coding (Computer Science I) PLTW Computer Science Principles: Python (AP Computer Science II) PLTW Computer Science A: Java (AP Computer Science II) PLTW Principles of Engineering PLTW Honors Aerospace Engineering Health Science Education II: Physical Therapy Honors Anatomy & Physiology PLTW Honors Principles of Biomedical Sciences PLTW Honors Human Body Systems PLTW Honors Medical Interventions PICK 3 INSTEAD OF HEALTH CREDIT​ (Grades) Preparing for College & Careers​ (9) Nutrition & Wellness (9, 10, 11, 12) Child Development (9, 10, 11, 12) Interpersonal Relationships (9, 10) Human Development & Wellness (11, 12) Adult Roles & Responsibilities (11, 12) COURSE OF STUDY GUIDE Planning classes and meeting Core 40 Requirements Click here for Course of Study Guide Key Course of Study Guide Pages p.8, English Flowchart p.19, Fine Arts p.39, PE Waiver/Voucher p.45, Math Flowchart p.55, Science courses p.60, Math Flowchart with Science Integration p.89, Career Center courses p.165, Work-Based Learning (Co-Op & Internship) Courses you can or should take by grade level ​ Click for Freshman year Click for Sophomore year Click for Junior year Click for Senior year Click for 4-year plan template​ (PDF) Click for 4-year plan template (Google Doc) Click for the Counseling Department's contact info Class of 2021 - Sarah Wallen Class of 2022 - Scott Seney Class of 2023 - Rhonda Graney Class of 2024 - Rochelle Sears Transcripts Other information Diploma & 4 Year Plan

GRADUATION INFO & FAQS Graduation & FAQ: Activities 2019/20 WARSAW COURSES Click for COURSE OF STUDY GUIDE Courses you can or should take by grade level ​ Click for Freshman year Click for Sophomore year Click for Junior year Click for Senior year Click for 4-year plan template​ (PDF) Click for 4-year plan template (Google Doc) Click for Core 40 requirements in English Click for Core 40 requirements in Spanish HAVE ANOTHER QUESTION? Click here for the Counseling Department's contact info, click their name for additional info Class of 2021 - Sarah Wallen Class of 2022 - Scott Seney Class of 2023 - Rhonda Graney Class of 2024 - Rochelle Sears Co-Director - Luisa Davis Co-Director - Sarah Graham Transcripts Other information 3 GRADUATION BOXES (Indiana requires one in each to graduate in '23) Diploma Core 40 in English Core 40 in Spanish PICK ONE Employability Skill Work-based learning​ Service-based learning Project-based learning PICK ONE Postsecondary-Ready Competency Complete CTE concentrators with a C- average (Classes in yellow on pathways) Earn a minimum C- average in at least 3 AP/Dual Credit classes Academic honors​ diploma (Click for Spanish ) Technical honors​ diploma (Click for Spanish ) College-ready ACT score College-ready SAT score Earn minimum AFQT score on ASVAB to qualify for placement into a US military branch (set at 31 as of Jan 2020) State- and Industry-recognized credential earned or certification test passed State-, Federal-, or Industry-recognized apprenticeship ​ ​ Click here for a video explanation​ HELPFUL INFO & LINKS Dual credit AP (Advanced Placement) Honors Pathways and Clusters Video​ explanation State document State Graduation Pathways Checklist​ ​​ Work-Based Learning Qualifying students interview for and work a job outside of school during the school day, supervised by a teacher for a grade See the section in Course of Study Guide for details and contact information Internship ​: 2 hours, rotating placements, better if you aren't sure about specific career, but should have a field of interest Co-Op : 4 hours, single placement, better if you are sure of desired career, must have taken pathway classes Service-Based Learning Service projects Sports, band, JROTC, etc. Project-Based Learning Available in many classes, like PLTW

AGRICULTURE, FOOD, & NATURAL RESOURCES The Agriculture Industry can open up a world of possibilities, and the demand for professionals in every agricultural area is high. Agriculture has a variety and abundance of careers that fit within many pathways. Careers may have you using technologically advanced equipment, creating new hybrid seeds, caring for the environment, raising animals, tending forests, managing people or designing new food products and packaging. ​ Agriculture Education makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership , personal growth , and career success . ​ Click here to take the Career Finder Ag Explorer Test ​ “One in three people work in agriculture worldwide.” - FAO.org Agriculture: Shop Food Products and Processing Systems Are you interested in food production or the processing and packaging of food? What about the discovery of new food sources or the analysis of food content? If so, click here to learn more! Horticulture and Landscape Do you love plants? Do you want to be involved in the art, technology, business or science of plants? Do you want to manage and use what we grow, and maintain the health of our soil, air and water? If so, click here to learn more! Landscape Do you love to work outside, or use power tools and gardening tools? Do you enjoy planting seeds, flowers, trees, and shrubs or want to learn how to cultivate lawns and gardens? If so, click here to learn more! Natural Resource Systems Do you love spending time outdoors interacting with nature? Would you like working to develop and manage forests and natural environments, as well as acquiring various types of marine and wildlife for the benefit of all? If so, click here to learn more! Plant Systems Do you like gardening, plants and the science of how things grow? Would you like to help feed our growing population by monitoring and improving the quality and safety of our food? If so, click here to learn more! Agriculture: Activities Animal Systems Are you interested in animals? Do you want to learn about animal behavior and well-being, or how to raise or medically treat them? If so, click here to learn more! CLICK THESE OTHER LINKS TO FURTHER EXPLORE AGRICULTURE: Warsaw FFA Facebook Page Indiana FFA National FFA Organization Agriculture: Text

Food Products & Processing Systems Are you interested in food production or the processing and packaging of food? What about the discovery of new food sources or the analysis of food content? CLICK BELOW TO EXPLORE POSSIBLE CAREERS IN THIS PATHWAY Agricultural Communication Specialist Flavor Technologist Meat Processor Nutritionist/Dietitian Microbiologist Click to Create YOUR Pathway Plan Click for Course of Study Guide Food Products & Processing Systems: Activities