Academies & Pathwaysat Cosumnes Oaks High School

1. Architecture, Design, and Engineering2. Culinary Arts3. Broadcast Journalism4. Graphic Design5. Medical Careers6. Empowering Entrepreneurs7. Coding and Robotics

Benefits of Joining

• Hands-on learning experiences

• Smaller community of students with similar interests

• Develop connections with people in the community for potential employment opportunities

• Explore interests for possible career pathways

• Special recognition at graduation ceremony for completion of academy and pathway requirements

• Potential College Credit

Architecture, Design, & Engineering (ADE)

• Students have the opportunity to explore mechanical and architectural computer drawings as well as building projects in engineering and building trades.

• Freshman and Sophomore students can enter the program through the Engineering Technology class.

• Most ADE Pathway courses are on the UC/CSU “a-g” list for college entrance.

Pathway classes may include:

• Engineering Technology• Principles of Engineering A• Principles of Engineering B• Engineering Design A (CADD)• Building Trades I

Architecture, Design, & Engineering (ADE)

• Sample Projects• Electric Go-Cart• Trebuchet• Wood Burning Stove• Solar Phone Charger

Culinary Arts

• Designed to prepare students for employment in the culinary arts industry (Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation Industry Sector) and for post secondary training and education.

Academy classes may include:

• Culinary Arts I, II, III• Culinary Chemistry/Biology• Culinary English• Culinary History/Econ

Broadcast Journalism

• Designed to provide students with an interest in video production, broadcast journalism, and film production with a concentrated and focused course of study

• Students have an opportunity to create/produce video productions and submit them to various competitions for review

• Students gain valuable skills producing a daily news show (WPTV) while working in a state of the art HD television studio

Academy classes may include:• Video Production I/II• Film as Literature• Ethics in Media• Broadcast Journalism (WPTV)

• For students who are interested in the vast world of Graphic Design (Advertising, Logos, Magazine Design, Packaging Design, Poster Design, Apparel, etc.)

• Student will learn Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe InDesign, among other design programs.

• This program is entirely computer based, but don’t worry! It’s a skill, THAT YOU LEARN, not something you are already supposed to be talented at!

Where to start? Digital Art and

Graphic Design 1

Graphic Design

Medical Careers• For students who are interested in the health and medical fields.

• Students will learn human anatomy, physiology, diseases and patient care skills.

• Students will perform dissections and clinical skills such as vital signs, EKG and suturing.

• Students will have opportunities to meet healthcare professionals and mentors.

Pathway Sequence:Medical Careers I: Anatomy and Medical TerminologyMedical Careers II: Physiology and PathologyMedical Careers III: Advanced Patient Care Skills

Students must complete an Interview.

Instructions in the Pathway Google Classroom Code: 4fhypzTurn in application directly to Mrs. Wulsin’s room in HP3.

Empowering Entrepreneurs

Your Pathway classes will include:• General Business (Grades 9-10)• Empowering Entrepreneurs I (Grades 10-12)• Empowering Entrepreneurs II (Grades 11-12)

§ EMPOWERING ENTREPRENEURS Pathway is designed to empower entrepreneurial literacy among high school students.

§ The students will learn how to be innovative and take an idea for a product or service, learn the process of taking to the marketplace and explore goodbusiness practices necessary to make a profit.

§ In addition, students will have the opportunity to be part of COHS FBLA organization and take their projects to local, state, regional, and national events provide great experiences for those students that want to go the extra mile.

What Classes will I be taking?

Coding and Robotics• Learn coding, electronics, and the mechanics of robotics. Students learn the

coding languages Ch, C, C++, and Python. Students get to use robots at every class level, starting with small bots and building up to the creation of their very own unique mechanical robot.

Yr 1: Exploring Computer ScienceNO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED. Learn easy C, program Linkbots, and learn Python using microbits.

Yr 2: Computing with Robotics: Code electronics using C, create prototypes, and program Shield Bots.

Yr 3: Principles and Design of Cyber Physical Systems: Learn the mechanics of robots, code VEX robots using C++ and Python.

Compete in the robot ring

Interest Form Due January 17th

Turn in the Form in the Pathway Rooms or the Career Center

1. Architectural Design and Engineering (HF-Tech)2. Culinary Arts (Culinary Building)3. Digital Communications

1. Broadcast (Wolfpack TV Studio)2. Graphic Design (HG-3)

4. Medical Careers (HP-3) **** Must turn in Medical to HP-35. Coding and Robotics (HF-2)6. Empowering Entrepreneurs (HG-2)

Student and Parent Information

Visit the Pathways and AcademiesMeet the teachers and students

When: Tuesday, January 14, from 6:00pm to 7:00pm

Where: Culinary Arts Building

VAPAVisual and Performing Arts

OUR VAPA ALUMNI AREArtistsActors

MusiciansLaw StudentsMed Students

MilitaryModels

Creative DirectorsBusiness Owners

…and MOREWHAT ABOUT YOU?!?