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Clusters at Wayne High School. What they mean to you! For more information on: Clusters, ACT/SAT, College, Career planning, FAFSA and Scholarships visit: http://whspioneers.googlepages.com. 1 st what classes are required for everyone?. All Students must have 25 credits to graduate.
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Clusters at Wayne High School What they mean to you! For more information on: Clusters, ACT/SAT, College, Career planning, FAFSA and Scholarships visit: http://whspioneers.googlepages.com
1st what classes are required for everyone? All Students must have 25 credits to graduate. All Clusters require students to take the following courses: • English-- 4 credits Social Studies-- 4 credits • Math-- 4 credits: Alg1 Science-- 3 credits • Fine Art -- 1 credit Computer Lit-- 1 credit • P.E.-- 1 credit Health-- 1 credit
Students will pick one of two paths: • Science -- 3 credits • Recommended Electives or Cluster Courses --6 credits The skilled path meets the requirements to attend a 2 year college or technical school.
The College Path meets the requirements to attend a 4 year college or university • Foreign Language -- 2 credits • Science -- 4 credits • Recommended Ele. or Cluster Courses -- 3 credits
The Six Clusters Business and Marketing Engineering and Technical Fine Arts and Humanities Health Science & Natural Resources Human Services
Microsoft Specialist Cluster Courses: Word Processing Spread Sheets (Excel) Computer Presentations Data Base (Access) E-Business Publishing Cluster Courses: Digital Imaging Web Page Publishing Desktop Publishing Business Computer Applications I Business and MarketingTeachers: Mrs. Marcum, Mrs. Oyler and Mrs. Vance
Business and Marketing Recommended Electives: Foreign Language I & II Business Law Speech/Oral Communications Journalism Economics Psychology Art I Geography JROTC 1-4 MU English 102 Upper Level Science Higher Level Math CTE Course Work Based Internship (by permission only)
Welding Cluster Courses: Fund. of Welding Thermal Cutting Shielded Arc Welding Gas Ark Welding HVAC Cluster Courses: Air Conditioning Fundamentals AC Basic Circuitry Domestic Refrigeration AC Heating Systems Engineering and TechnicalTeachers: Mr. Fouch and Mr. Tanner
Engineering and Technical Recommended electives for both: Foreign Language I & II CTE Course Speech/Oral Communications Journalism Economics Psychology JROTC 1-4 Geography MU English 102 Upper Level Science Higher Level Math Work Based Internship (by permission only)
Art Teacher Mr. Johnson Cluster Courses: Art I Art II Art III Art IV Fine Arts and Humanities Graphic Arts Teacher Mr. Ross Cluster Courses: • Fundamentals of Graphic Design • Electronic Imaging • Platemaking • Offset Press and Binding
Fine Arts and Humanities Band Teacher Mr. Dunfee Cluster Courses: • Band I • Band II • Band III • Band IV Choir Teacher Mr. Glover Cluster Courses: • Choir I • Choir II • Choir III • Choir IV
Fine Arts and Humanities Recommended electives for all: Foreign Language I & II CTE Course Speech/Oral Communications Journalism Economics Psychology Geography Chorus/Band/Art JROTC 1-4 MU English 102 Upper Level Science Higher Level Math Work Based Internship (by permission only)
Diagnostic or Information Services Cluster Courses: Health Care Fundamentals Concepts of Health Care Clinical Concepts Clinicals – 2 credits Health ServicesTeacher: Mrs. Lusher and Mrs. Ellis
Health Services Recommended electives for both: Foreign Language I & II CTE Course Speech/Oral Communications Journalism Economics Psychology Geography JROTC 1-4 MU English 102 Upper Level Science Higher Level Math Work Based Internship (by permission only)
Science Cluster Courses: Chemistry Physics Environmental Earth Science Other Science Natural Resources Cluster Courses: Horticulture Landscape Design Turf Management Agricultural Experience Science and Natural ResourcesScience Teachers: Mr. D. Dyer, Mrs. Sanders-Wallace, Mr. Wright, Mrs. Wright, Mr. Gibbs Natural Resource Teacher: Mr. C. Dyer
Science and Natural Resources Recommended electives for both: Foreign Language I & II Business Law Speech/Oral Communications Journalism Economics Psychology Geography CTE Course JROTC 1-4 MU English 102 Upper Level Science Higher Level Math Work Based Internship (by permission only) Natural Resources Art I
Social Services/ Education Teachers: Ms. Hager, Mrs. Nicler and Mrs. Perry Cluster Courses Speech Psychology Parenting Life Connections Human Services ProStart Teacher: Mrs. Nicler Cluster Courses: • Prostart 1A • Prostart 1B • Prostart 2A • Prostart 2B JROTC Teachers: 1st Sgt. Abbott and Staff Sgt. Taylor Cluster Courses: • JROTC I • JROTC II • JROTC III • JROTC IV
Human Services Recommended electives for all: Foreign Language I & II BCA I & II Psychology Upper Level Science Upper Level Math MU English Geography Economics JROTC Speech Journalism CTE Courses Work Based Internship (by permission only) ProstartJROTC Baking/Food Preparation Consumer Math Art I P.E.
Remember Preparation is Key Where do you want to be in 10 years? Career, Income, Home, Car, Family, etc.
Helpful Information • Promise Scholarship: 3.0 GPA, ACT-22 composite, 20 in each subcategory. • Colleges look at GPA, ACT, and social involvement: Band, Sports, Clubs, Etc.
Remember to Set Long Term Goals • Research Careers that interest you before you select a cluster. • Don’t pick one just to be with your friends. http://whspioneers.googlepages.com