High School Career Pathways

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CARING FOR COMMUNITIES

These career clusters prepare students to serve and support individuals and families through health, wellness, and personal care services. It includes pathways in healthcare, nutrition, early childhood education, law enforcement, and legal service. Students gain hands-on experience, industry certifications, and foundational knowledge to pursue careers in healthcare, public safety, and human services—fields essential to building strong, healthy communities locally and globally.

Career Cluster: Healthcare & Human Services

Therapeutic Services/Patient Care (RCA)
Introduction to Healthcare Science
Essentials of Healthcare
Patient Care Fundamentals

Therapeutic Services/Surgical Technology (RCA)
Introduction to Healthcare Science
Essentials of Healthcare
Surgical Technician I

Diagnostics / Phlebotomy Pathway (RCA)

Introduction to Healthcare Science

Essentials of Healthcare

Diagnostics Phlebotomy

Personal Care Services – Barbering (RCA)

Introduction to Personal Care Services

Barbering II

Barbering III

Interiors, Fashion, and Textiles (RCA)

Foundations of Interior Design

Fundamentals of Fashion

Textile Science

Nutrition and Food Science (HHS & RCHS)

Food, Nutrition, and Wellness

Food for Life

Food Science

Career Cluster: Education

Early Childhood Care and Education I & II (RCA)
Early Childhood Education I
Early Childhood Education II
Early Childhood Education III
Early Childhood Education Practicum

Career Cluster: Public Service & Safety

Law Enforcement Services/Criminal Investigations (RCA)
Introduction to Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
Criminal Justice Essentials
Criminal Investigations

Legal Services / Applications of the Law Pathway (RCA)

Introduction to Law, Public Safety, Corrections, & Security

Essentials of Legal Services

Applications of Law

JROTC Marines (HHS, RCHS, & SHS)
MCJROTC Leadership Education I
MCJROTC Leadership Education II
MCJROTC Leadership Education III
MCJROTC Leadership Education IV
MCJROTC Leadership Education V
MCJROTC Leadership Education VI
MCJROTC Leadership Education VII
MCJROTC Leadership Education VIII

CONNECTING & SUPPORTING SUCCESS

These career clusters equip students with the skills to thrive in a technology-driven and entrepreneurial world. It includes pathways in cybersecurity, computer science, programming, game design, web development, business, and marketing. Students learn to solve real-world problems, innovate with digital tools, and communicate effectively preparing them for careers in high-demand fields and empowering them to lead in a globally connected economy.

Career Cluster: Digital Technology

Cybersecurity (RCA)

Introduction to Hardware Technology

Introduction to Cybersecurity

Advanced Cybersecurity

Computer Science (RCHS)

Introduction to Software Technology

Computer Science Principles

AP Computer Science

Game Design (RCHS)

Introduction to Software Technology

Computer Science Principles or AP Computer Science Principles

Game Design: Animation and Simulation

Programming (RCHS)

Introduction to Software Technology

Computer Science Principles

Programming, Games, Apps, and Society

Web and Digital Design (RCHS & SHS)

Introduction to Software Technology

Digital Design

Web Design

Career Cluster: Management & Entrepreneurship

Business and Technology (HHS, RCHS & SHS)
Introduction to Business and Technology
Business and Technology
Business Communications

Entrepreneurship (SHS)
Introduction to Business and Technology
Legal Environment of Business
Entrepreneurship

Career Cluster: Marketing & Sales

Marketing Communications and Promotions (HHS)

Marketing Principles

Promotion and Digital Marketing

Integrated Marketing Communications

Marketing and Management (RCA)

Marketing Principles

Marketing & Entrepreneurship

Marketing Management

CREATING & EXPERIENCING

These career clusters nurture creativity, expression, and service through pathways in graphic design, audio-video production, and culinary arts. Students develop artistic, technical, and customer service skills that prepare them for careers in media, design, and hospitality industries. By blending innovation with hands-on experience, students are empowered to create meaningful experiences and contribute to vibrant cultural and service sectors.

Career Cluster: Arts, Entertainment, & Design

Audio-Video Technology and Film I (RCA & SHS)
Audio and Video Technology and Film
Audio-Video Technology and Film II
Audio-Video Technology and Film III

Graphic Design (RCA)
Introduction to Graphics and Design
Graphic Design and Production
Advanced Graphic Design

Career Cluster: Hospitality, Events, & Tourism

Culinary Arts (RCA)

Introduction to Culinary Arts

Culinary Arts I

Culinary Arts II

CULTIVATING RESOURCES

This career cluster focuses on the care, management, and science of living systems, especially animals and agriculture. Students explore veterinary science and companion animal care, gaining hands-on experience with animal health, nutrition, and environmental stewardship. Through these pathways, students are prepared for careers in veterinary medicine, animal care, and agricultural sciences—fields essential to sustaining life and supporting communities.

Career Cluster: Agriculture

Veterinary Science (RCA)
Basic Agricultural Science
Animal Science and Biotechnology
Veterinary Science

Companion Animal Systems (RCA)
Basic Agricultural Science
Animal Science and Biotechnology
Small Animal Care

INVESTING IN THE FUTURE

This career cluster prepares students for success in the evolving world of finance and technology. Pathways include financial literacy, banking, insurance, and financial technology (FinTech), blending traditional financial principles with modern digital tools. Students develop skills in money management, coding, and financial analysis—empowering them to make informed decisions and thrive in careers that shape the future of the global economy.

Career Cluster: Financial Services

Financial Technology—FinTech (SHS)
Introduction to Financial Technology
Financial Technologies & Services
Coding for FinTech

Financial Services (HHS, RCHS & SHS)
Introduction to Business and Technology
Financial Literacy
Banking, Investing and Insurance

BUILDING & MOVING

These career clusters prepare students for hands-on careers in construction, manufacturing, welding, and automotive technology. Through real-world training and safety-focused instruction, students gain the technical skills needed to build, repair, and innovate in essential industries. These pathways empower students to enter high-demand fields that keep communities running—laying the foundation for infrastructure, mobility, and economic growth.

Career Cluster: Advanced Manufacturing

Manufacturing (RCA)

Foundations of Manufacturing and Materials Science

Robotics and Automated Systems

Production Enterprises

Career Cluster: Construction

Carpentry (RCA)

Industry Fundamentals and Occupational Safety

Introduction to Construction

Carpentry I

Welding (RCA)

Industry Fundamentals and Occupational Safety

Introduction to Metals

Welding I

Career Cluster: Supply Chain & Transportation

Automotive Technology (RCA)

Automotive Technologies 1

Automotive Technologies 2

Automotive Technologies 3

KEY

HHS-Heritage High School

RCA-Rockdale Career Academy

RCHS-Rockdale County High School

SHS-Salem High School