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North Carolina’s Career Clusters Hunter Huss High School. For 9 th Graders Entering High School in 2009-2010. Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resource Cluster:. Food Products and Processing Systems Pathway (Foods). Foods Pathway. 9 th grade: Teen Living 10 th grade: Foods I
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Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resource Cluster: Food Products and Processing Systems Pathway (Foods)
Foods Pathway • 9th grade: Teen Living • 10th grade: Foods I • 11th grade: Foods II Advanced* • 12th grade: Enhancement Course
Architecture and Construction Cluster: Construction Pathway
Construction Pathway • 9th grade: Introduction to Trade and Industrial Education • 10th grade: Construction Technology I • 11th grade: Construction Technology II* • 12th grade: Enhancement Course
Architecture and Construction Cluster Design and Pre-construction Pathway (Architectural Drafting)
Architectural Drafting Pathway • 9th grade: Introduction to Trade and Industrial Education • 10th grade: Drafting I • 11th grade: Drafting II Architectural* • 12th grade: Enhancement Course
Business Management and Administration Cluster: • Operations Management Technology Pathway (Computer Applications)
Computer Applications Pathway • 9th grade: Digital Communication Systems • 10th grade: Computer Applications I • 11th grade: Computer Applications II* • 12th grade: Principles of Business and Personal Finance or Enhancement Course
Health Science Cluster: • Therapeutic and Diagnostics Services Pathway (Allied Health Sciences)
Allied Health Science Pathway • 9th grade: Health Team Relations • 10th grade: Digital Communications Systems or Career Management or Foods I • 11th grade: Allied Health Science I • 12th grade: Allied Health Science II*
Health Science Cluster • Therapeutic and Diagnostics Services Pathway (Medical Sciences)
Medical Science Pathway • 9th grade: Health Team Relations • 10th grade: Digital Communications Systems or Career Management or Foods I • 11th grade: Allied Health Science I • 12th grade: Medical Science II*
Human Services Cluster: • Family and Community Services Pathway
Family and Community Services Pathway • 9th grade: Teen Living or Digital Communications Systems or Career Management • 10th grade: Parenting and Child Development • 11th grade: Early Childhood Education IA & IB • 12th grade: Early Childhood Education IIA & IIB*
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Cluster: • Engineering and Technology Pathway (Engineering Drafting)
Engineering Drafting Pathway • 9th grade: Introduction to Trade and Industrial Education • 10th grade: Drafting I • 11th grade: Drafting Engineering II* • 12th grade: Enhancement Course
If a student chooses not to follow a CTE Career Cluster pathway, he may do one of the following: • Earn four (4) credits in JROTC OR • Earn four (4) credits in Arts Education (dance, music, theater, or visual arts) OR • Earn four (4) credits in another subject area (English, math, science, or social studies
In compliance with federal laws, Gaston County Schools Career and Technical Education Department administers educational programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination because of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, color, age, military service, disability, or gender. Inquiries should be directed to: Director of Career and Technical Education for Gaston County Schools at 366 W. Garrison Blvd. (704)866-6325
North Carolina’s Future Ready Course of Study Preparing Students for Success in the 21st Century
The Future Ready Course of Study is designed to ensure that all students learn what they need for success in education and a career beyond high school with a 15-unit core of academic work alongside electives courses that enable students to customize their high school education to meet their needs and interests.
GCS Graduation Requirements for Students Entering High School in2009-2010 • English - 4 credits • Math – 4 credits • Science – 3 credits • Social Studies – 3 credits • Health and PE – 1 credit • Required Electives – 6 credits • Additional Electives – 7 credits 28 credits required for graduation
English4 credits • English 9 • English 10 • English 11 • English 12
Math4 credits • Algebra I • Geometry • Algebra II • A 4th course aligned with student’s post high school plans
4 1 2 3 4th Math* Geometry Algebra I AlgebraII AP Statistics Pre-Calculus AP Calculus AB Future-Ready Core Math Sequence Eligible for UNC System! Courses such as… + + + AP Calculus BC or or or 1 2 3 Approved Community College Math Courses Algebraic/ Geometric Modeling II & Algebra II Algebraic/ Geometric Modeling I & Geometry Adv Functions Foundations of Algebra & Algebra I + + *Additional courses are available which will satisfy the 4th math requirement but may not satisfy the requirements for admission to UNC System Universities.
Science3 credits • A Physical Science • Biology • Earth and Environmental Science
Social Studies3 credits • Civics and Economics • US History • World History
Health and PE1 credit • Health/Physical Education
Required Electives6 credits • 4credits from one of the following: Career and Technical Education JROTC Arts Education (dance, theater arts, music, or visual arts) Another subject area (math, science, social studies, or English) • 2credits of any combination from either: Career and Technical Education Arts Education Second Language(minimum requirement for the UNC system is two credits in the same foreign language)
Additional Electives7 credits These electives must be taken to meet local graduation requirements and may come from any area. A student must earn at least 28 credits for graduation.
Exit Standards In addition to the Course of Study requirements, in order to graduate, a student must meet the Exit Standards: • A student must achieve at least a Level III on the EOC (end of course test) for 5 courses: Algebra I, biology, civics and economics, English 9, and US History. More information can be found on both at www.gaston.k12.nc.us