CAREER CONNECTIONS
Agriculture -- PRIMARILY CONNECTED TO THE A.C.M.E. ACADEMY
Agricultural Scientists: animal scientist, soil conservation scientist, dairy scientist, forester, horticulturist, park naturalist, poultry scientist
helpful high school courses: agri courses, biology, environmental science, zoology, English, math
Agricultural-related: business, machinery industry, mechanic, welder
helpful high school courses: metals I, II; agri structures, accounting, math, English
Farm & forestry: animal caretaker, conservation worker, farm management, farm worker, forestry, groundskeeping, horticulture, logger, nursery worker, poultry farmer
helpful high school courses: any of the agriculture course offerings; business, math
Artistic-- Primarily connected to the C.A.B. Academy
Communicators: photojournalists, news writers, photographer, playwright, public relations, radio/TV announcers
helpful high school courses: English, publications, speech, theater arts, theater tech, art, word processing, multi-media I,II, desktop I, II
Performing artists: actor, choral director, choreographer, dancer, disc jockey, music arranger, composer, director, musician, producer, singer, and stage director
helpful high school courses: band, choir, art, speech, English, word processing, multi-media, theater arts, theater tech
Visual artists : artist, cartoonist, fashion designer, commercial artist, floral designer, graphic designer, illustrator, industrial designer, interior designer, landscape architect, set designer.
helpful high school courses: art, ceramics, survey of fine arts, English, housing and interior design
Business – Primarily connected to the C.A.B. Academy
managers & administrators: accountant, buyer, construction manager, education administrator, financial manager, general business management, property manager, restaurant manager
helpful high school courses: Accounting, English, Word Processing I, II, CT concept courses, banking courses, any business courses
marketing & sales: cashiers, retail clerk, real estate sales, sales, securities, travel agent
helpful high school courses : Accounting, English, Geography, banking courses, world history
administrative support: bank teller, bookkeeper, clerical, computer operator, office clerk, receptionist, legal secretary, secretary, teacher aide
helpful high school courses: accounting, English, Word Processing I, II, math, banking classes, any business classes
Healthcare—Primarily connected to the H.H.S. Academy
medical physicians: anesthesiologist, cardiologist, chiropractor, dermatologist, dentist, family practitioner, optometrist, orthopedist, pathologist, pediatrician, podiatrist, psychiatrist, radiologist, surgeon
helpful high school courses: English, math, biology, AP biology, chemistry, AP chemistry, human anatomy & physiology; psychology, parenting, food science, zoology, medical profession education classes
nurses, therapists, pharmacists: dietician, nutritionist, pharmacist, physician assistant, registered nurse, therapists: occupational, physical, recreational; audiologists, public health nurse, nursing home nurse
helpful high school courses: English, math, biology, chemistry, human anatomy & physiology; food science, family consumer science, parenting, psychology; medical profession education classes, zoology, botany
health technicians: clinical lab, dental hygienist, medical technicians, licensed practical nurse, medical records technician, optician
helpful high school courses: English, math, biology, chemistry, human anatomy & physiology; zoology, botany, medical profession education classes, spreadsheet, word processing I,II
Industrial—Primarily connected to the A.C.M.E. Academy
Production workers: assembler, inspector, boilermaker, machinist, tool & die maker, bookbinder, photoengraver, upholster, woodworker, welder
helpful high school courses: industrial arts, metals I, II; math, English
transportation workers: bus driver, taxi driver, truck driver, able seaman, operating engineer
helpful high school courses: drivers education, math, English, business courses
Mechanical—Primarily connected to the A.C.M.E. Academy
construction worker: bricklayer, carpenter, carpet installer, concrete mason, drywall installer, electrician, highway maintenance worker, painter, paperhanger, plasterer, plumber, pipefitter, roofer, structural metal work
helpful high school courses: industrial arts, woodworking, building trades, drafting I, II; metals I, II; English, math, cabinetry
engineers & architects: architect, landscape architecht, surveyor, engineering fields: aerospace, ceramic, chemical, civil, electrical, electronic, industrial, mechanical, metallurgical, mining, petroleum
helpful high school courses: industrial arts, building trades, drafting I, II, all CT Concept courses; English, math, physics
mechanics & repairers: air conditioning service, aircraft mechanic, automotive mechanic, automotive body service, diesel mechanic, maintenance; industrial machinery maintenance
helpful high school courses: industrial arts, metals I, II, CT Concept courses, math, English,
small engines, physics
Scientific—Primarily connected to the H.H.S. and A.C.M.E. Academies
life scientists: agricultural scientist, aquatic biologist, biologist, biochemist, botanist, microbiologist, physiologist, zoologist, ecologist, medical scientist, food scientist, conservation scientist, park naturalist
helpful high school courses: biology, AP biology, environmental science, AP environmental science, zoology, botany, chemistry, Algebra II, English, food science
mathematicians & computer scientists: actuary, computer engineer, computer programmer, computer research analyst, computer systems analyst, system analyst, computer scientist, statistician, mathematician, operations research analyst
helpful high school courses: chemistry, physics, trigonometry, calculus, AP calculus, all CT concept courses, English, statistics
physical scientists: astronomer, chemist, climatologist, environmental analyst, geographer, geophysicist, hydrologist, meteorologist, mineralogist, oceanographer, paleontologist, physicist, seismologist, soils engineer, stratigrapher
helpful high school courses : biology, environmental science, AP enviro science, chemistry, AP chemistry, physics, zoology, botany, advanced math, English
Service—Primarily connected to the H.H.S. Academy
food service work: baker, bartender, butcher, cook: cafeteria, restaurant, fast food; chef, food preparation worker, waiter/waitress
helpful high school courses: math, English, family consumer science, foods and nutrition, food science, health
personal & health service work: barber, childcare, cosmetologist, flight attendant, janitor, home health aide, ambulance attendant/driver, dental assistant, medical assistant, nursing aide, orderly, psychiatric aide, occupational therapy aide, pharmacy assistant, physical therapy aide
helpful high school courses: family consumer science, parenting, foods and nutrition, health, biology, chemistry, psychology, math, English, physical education, medical profession courses
protective service work: correction officer, guard, deputy sheriff, detective, FBI agent, fire fighter, police officer, probation officer, private investigator
helpful high school courses: health, math, English, physical education, psychology, statistics, geography, any computer courses
Social—Primarily connected to the H.H.S. academy
educators : teachers: elementary, preschool, kindergarten, special education, secondary, college, vocational education, adult education; physical training instructor, librarian, counselor
helpful high school courses: biology, zoology, English, math, history, psychology, word processing I, II, multi media I, II, desktop publishing, physical education, health, publications,
accounting, family consumer science, parenting
social & legal work : anthropologist, biographer, clergy, economist, geographer, historian, human services worker, lawyer, marketing research analyst, paralegal, psychologist, recreation worker, social worker, sociologist, urban & regional planner
helpful high school courses: science, English, math, history, psychology, physical education, health, parenting, family consumer science, statistics
Course codes:
These numbers have been added to the end of each course code and mean the following:
1 courses in the A.C.M.E. Academy
2 courses in the C.A.B. Academy
3 courses in the H.H.S. Academy
4 basic courses – these are open to students in all three academies
5 courses that are mixed with students from all academies (cross-academy)
9 special education courses – mixed-academy courses