Career Pathways
Career Pathways at OCHS (Click)
For a student to be "Career Ready", they must complete at least 2 courses in a pathway and pass the End of Program (EOP) Assessment.
OR
A student can earn three college hours of dual credit/ one high school credit at the Arvin Center by passing a college level course in a pathway making the student both College and Career Ready.
Jobs for America's Graduates Kentucky (JAGKY)
JOBS FOR AMERICA'S GRADUATES
Elective Course
Suggested Grade Level: 10-12
Prerequisite: None
Max. G.P.A.: 4.0 Credits: 1.0
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Course Description: JAG KY inspires, empowers, and prepares the youth of the Commonwealth to become leaders in tomorrow’s workforce. We assist students in overcoming barriers so they will graduate from high school and transition successfully into the workforce, military, and/or post-secondary education. JAG KY has delivered on this promise for 30 years.
Horticulture & Plant Science Systems Pathway
PRINCIPLES OF AGRISCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (1st Semester)
Elective Course
Suggested Grade Level: 9
Prerequisite: None
Max. G.P.A.: 4.0 Credits: .5
Course Description: This course provides instruction in the foundations of various segments of the agricultural industry. Agricultural career opportunities will be emphasized. Animal science, plant and land science, and agricultural mechanics skills will be the focus of the curriculum. The selection and planning of a supervised agricultural experience program and related record keeping will be presented. Leadership development will be provided through FFA (Future Farmers of America). Students will receive personal guidance and counseling with preparatory instructional program selection. . Leadership development will be provided through FFA activities.
AGRISCIENCE (2nd Semester)
Elective Course
Suggested Grade Level: 9
Prerequisite: None
Max. G.P.A.: 4.0 Credits: .5
Course Description: Agriscience introduces the scientific agricultural approach to animal science and selection, and plant and land science. Agricultural career opportunities will be emphasized in each class. Laboratory experiences relating to basic and current technology will be part of the program. Content may be enhanced by utilizing appropriate computer applications. Leadership development will be provided through FFA (Future Farmers of America). Each student will be expected to have a supervised agricultural experience program and keep appropriate records.
INTRODUCTION TO GREENHOUSE AND CROP PRODUCTION (1st Semester)
Elective Course
Suggested Grade Level: 10-12
Prerequisites: Principles of Agricultural Science and Technology; Agriscience; and Agriculture Teacher Approval
Max. G.P.A.: 4.0 Credits: 1.0 One Semester Course
Course Description: This course is a study of agronomy and related sciences. Emphasis on soil and land use evaluation and the relationship of plants and soils to the environment. Leadership and career building skills included in course work. Leadership development will be provided through FFA.
GREENHOUSE TECHNOLOGY (2nd Semester)
Elective Course
Suggested Grade Level: 10 – 12
Prerequisite: Principles of Agricultural Science and Technology; Agriscience; and Agriculture Teacher Approval
Max. G.P.A.: 4.0 Credits: 1.0 One Semester Course
Course Description: This course provides instruction in home and commercial landscaping with emphasis on site development, plant selection, landscape drawing, and preparing bids and installation contracts. This course also provides instruction in greenhouse construction, plant propagation, plant growth, and commercial greenhouse crop production. Extensive laboratory experiences are provided. Leadership development will be provided through FFA activities.
LANDSCAPE AND TURF MANAGEMENT
Elective Course
Suggested Grade Level 11-12
Prerequisite: Successful completion of one other agricultural course.
Max. G.P.A.: 4.0 Credits 1.0
Course Description: This course includes identification of landscape plants and their characteristics, site evaluation, site design, calculation of materials needed, costs for bidding, and installing landscape plans. Landscape plant maintenance will also be presented. Selection, culture, and management of turf species used for lawns, golf courses, athletic fields and erosion control may also be included. Content may be enhanced by utilizing appropriate technology. Leadership development will be provided through FFA (Future Farmers of America). Each student will be expected to have a supervised agricultural experience program.
Agriculture Power, Structures, Technical Systems Pathway
PRINCIPLES OF AGRISCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (1st Semester)
Elective Course
Suggested Grade Level: 9
Prerequisite: None
Max. G.P.A.: 4.0 Credits: .5
Course Description: This course provides instruction in the foundations of various segments of the agricultural industry. Agricultural career opportunities will be emphasized. Animal science, plant and land science, and agricultural mechanics skills will be the focus of the curriculum. The selection and planning of a supervised agricultural experience program and related record keeping will be presented. Leadership development will be provided through FFA (Future Farmers of America). Students will receive personal guidance and counseling with preparatory instructional program selection. . Leadership development will be provided through FFA activities.
AGRISCIENCE (2nd Semester)
Elective Course
Suggested Grade Level: 9
Prerequisite: None
Max. G.P.A.: 4.0 Credits: .5
Course Description: Agriscience introduces the scientific agricultural approach to animal science and selection, and plant and land science. Agricultural career opportunities will be emphasized in each class. Laboratory experiences relating to basic and current technology will be part of the program. Content may be enhanced by utilizing appropriate computer applications. Leadership development will be provided through FFA (Future Farmers of America). Each student will be expected to have a supervised agricultural experience program and keep appropriate records.
AGRICULTURAL CONSTRUCTION SKILLS
Elective Course
Suggested Grade Level: 10-12Prerequisites: Principles of Agricultural Science and Technology; Agriscience; and Agriculture Teacher Approval
Max G.P.A.: 4.0 Credits: 1.0
Course Description: Prepares students to construct and maintain agricultural structures and equipment. Develops basic skills such as: tool identification, interpreting plans, calculating a bill of materials, electrification, carpentry, welding, metal fabrication, plumbing, and masonry. Leadership development will be provided through FFA activities.
AGRICULTURE STRUCTURES AND DESIGNS
Elective Course
Suggested Grade Level: 11- 12
Prerequisite: Principles of Agricultural Science and Technology; Agriscience; Agricultural Construction Skills; Agriculture Teacher Approval
Max. G.P.A.: 4.0 Credits: 1.0
Course Description: This course prepares students to design, evaluate and interpret construction plans and calculate a bill of materials. Students will be involved in extensive hands-on activities in a laboratory setting. Areas of study include woodworking, welding, electricity, concrete, and site preparation.
Business Electives
Early Childhood Education Pathway
FCS ESSENTIALS
Elective Course
Suggested Grade Level: 9 – 10
Prerequisite: None
Max. G.P.A.: 4.0 Credits: 1.0
Course Description: Introductory Course; meal preparation and nutrition; home environment; child development; consumer education; family living; family health; careers; enabling skills and processes
RELATIONSHIPS
Elective Course
Suggested Grade Level: 9 – 10
Prerequisite: FCS Essentials
Max. G.P.A.: 4.0 Credits: 1.0
Course Description: Peer relations; family relations; self-understanding; pre-marital concerns; parenthood; child abuse, divorce.
EARLY LIVESPAND DEVELOPMENT
Elective Course
Suggested Grade Level: 10-12
Prerequisite: FCS Essentials
Max GPAP 4.0 Credits 1.0
Course Description: This course addresses the concepts related to understanding the areas and stages of human growth and development, recognizing effects of heredity and environment on human growth and development, meeting the needs of exceptional children, promoting optimum growth and development in the infancy, toddler, and preschool stages. Careers in child/human development are explored. Leadership development will be provided through the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)
Accounting Pathway
BUSINESS AND MARKETING ESSENTIALS
Elective Course
Suggested Grade Level: 9 – 10
Prerequisite: None
Max. G.P.A.: 4.0 Credits: 1.0
Course Description: This course establishes basic foundations for further study in business and marketing courses and provides essential information for making financial and economic decisions. Students learn about the fundamentals of the American free enterprise system and world economies; application of sound money management for personal and family finances; credit management; consumer rights and responsibilities; forms of business ownership; risk and insurance; and the importance of international trade. Leadership development will be provided through FBLA. Business Simulation called "Knowledge Matters" through Microsoft is utilized.
ACCOUNTING & FINANCE FOUNDATIONS (1st Semester)
Pathway: Accounting; Management & Entrepreneurship
Elective Course
Suggested Grade Level: 10 – 12
Prerequisite: None
Max. G.P.A.: 4.0 Credits: ½ year courses / 1.0 Performance Based Credit per course
Course Description: This course uses an integrated approach to teach accounting. Students first learn how businesses plan for and evaluate their operating, financing, and investing decisions and then how accounting systems gather and provide data to internal and external decisions makers. This year-long course covers all the learning objectives of a traditional college level financial accounting course, plus those from a managerial accounting course. Topics include an introduction to accounting, accounting information systems, time value of money, and accounting for merchandising firms, sales and receivables, fixed assets, debt and equity. Other topics include statement of cash flows, financial ratios, cost-volume profit analysis and variance analysis.
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT (2nd Semester)
Elective Course
Suggested Grade Level: 10 – 12
Prerequisite: Accounting and Finance Foundations
Max. G.P.A.: 4.0 Credits: ½ year courses / 1.0 Performance Based Credit per course
Course Description: The accounting principles taught in this course include an in-depth study of accounting principles, procedures, and techniques used in keeping financial records for sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations. There is an emphasis on automated accounting. Topics include a more analytical approach to accounting.
INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT (1st Semester)
Elective Course
Suggested Grade Level: 11-12
Prerequisite: None
Max. G.P.A.: 4.0 Credits: 1.0 Performance Based Credit / One Semester Course
Course Description: This course emphasizes the skills needed for managing a business that involves the selection and supervision of employees including efficient use of time, personnel, facilities, and financial resources. Students will explore forms of business ownership; typical business organizational structure; product or service promotion in business; effective communications; human relations skills required in dealing with employees; and effective management strategies used in personnel, finance, production, marketing, and information processing.
JCTC INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS (CIT 105 – 3 hours): COMPUTER LITERACY (2nd Semester)
Offered at OCHS
Suggested Grade Level 10-12
Prerequisite: None
Max. GPA: 4.0 Credits: 1.0
Course Description: Provides an introduction to the computer and the convergence of technology as used in today’s global environment. Introduces topics including computer hardware, software, file management, the Internet, e-mail, the social web. Green computing, security and computer ethics. Presents basic use of application, programming, systems, and utility software. Basic keyboarding skills are strongly recommended.
Cinematography and Video Production Pathway
INTRODUCTION TO MEDIA ARTS (1st Semester)
Suggested Grade Level: 9-12
Prerequisite: None
Max. G.P.A.: 4.0 Credits: 1.0
*Course can be used to meet the Humanities graduation requirement.
Course Description: An introduction to and survey of the creative and conceptual aspects of designing media arts experiences and products, including techniques, genres and styles from various and combined mediums and forms, including moving image, sound, interactive, spatial and/or interactive design. Typical course topics include: aesthetic meaning, appreciation and analysis; composing, capturing, processing and programming of media arts products, experiences and communications; their transmission, distribution and marketing; as well as contextual, cultural, and historical aspects and considerations.
VIDEO STUDIO FUNDAMENTALS (2nd Semester)
Suggested Grade Level: 9-12
Prerequisite: None
Max. G.P.A.: 4.0 Credits: 1.0
Course Decription: This course will expose students to the materials, processes, and artistic techniques involved in creating video productions. Students learn about the operation of cameras, lighting techniques, camera angles, depth of field, composition, storyboarding, sound capture and editing techniques. Course topics may include production values and various forms/styles of video production (e.g., documentary, storytelling, news magazines, animation, etc.) As students advance they are encouraged to develop their own artistic styles. Major cinematographers, video artists and their work may be studied.
STUDIO DIRECTING AND PERFORMANCE
Suggested Grade Level: 10-12
Prerequisite: Introduction to Media Studies and Video Studio Fundamentals
Max. G.P.A.: 4.0 Credits: 1.0
Course Description: This course explores the role of the director within the studio system. Students develop knowledge and skills in studio multi-camera and field television production. Students also develop performance skills for broadcasting including interpretation of copy, news casting, and ad lib announcing. The course covers techniques of narrative and non-fiction writing and scripting, the analysis and writing of radio, television, and video materials, including storytelling and screenwriting.
ADVANCED STUDIO PRODUCTION - MOVING IMAGES
Suggested Grade Level: 10-12
Prerequisite: None
Max. G.P.A.: 4.0 Credits: 1.0
Course Description: In this course students will explore the creative and conceptual aspects of designing and producing moving images for the variety of cinematic, film/video, and multimedia presentations including: fictional dramas, documentaries, music videos, artistic and experimental presentations and/or installations, interactive, immersive, and performance media.
Graphic Design Pathway
INTRODUCTION TO MEDIA ARTS (1st Semester)
Suggested Grade Level: 9-12
Prerequisite: None
Max. G.P.A.: 4.0 Credits: 1.0
*Course can be used to meet the Humanities graduation requirement.
*Course is paired with Video/Studio Fundamentals.
Course Description: An introduction to and survey of the creative and conceptual aspects of designing media arts experiences and products, including techniques, genres and styles from various and combined mediums and forms, including moving image, sound, interactive, spatial and/or interactive design. Typical course topics include: aesthetic meaning, appreciation and analysis; composing, capturing, processing and programming of media arts products, experiences and communications; their transmission, distribution and marketing; as well as contextual, cultural, and historical aspects and considerations.
YEARBOOK 1: TWO-DIMENSIONAL MEDIA DESIGN (1st Semester)
Suggested Grade Level: 10-12
Prerequisite: Introduction to Media Arts or approved Yearbook Application
Max. G.P.A.: 4.0 Credits: 1.0
Course Description: This course is a proficient study and production of creative and conceptual aspects of signing and producing digital imagery, graphics, and photography. This includes techniques, genres, and styles from fine arts and commercial advertising, internet and multimedia, web design, and industrial and virtual design. Students use a computer as an electronic drawing tool to solve visual communications and illustration problems in designing products. This course entails the use of current software for two-dimensional illustration, creating and integrating text, using color, and importing and exporting files.
YEARBOOK 1: DIGITAL IMAGING (2nd Semester)
Suggested Grade Level: 10-12
Prerequisite: Introduction to Media Arts or approved Yearbook Application
Max. G.P.A.: 4.0 Credits: 1.0
Course Description: This course is an accomplished study and production of creative and conceptual aspects of designing and producing digital imagery, graphics, and photography. This includes techniques, genres, and styles from fine arts and commercial advertising, internet and multimedia, web design, and industrial and virtual design. Students use a computer as an electronic drawing tool to solve visual communications and illustration problems in designing authentic products. This course entails an accomplished use of current software for two-dimensional illustration, creating and integrating text, using color, and importing and exporting files. Typical course topics include aesthetic meaning and analysis of computer-generated works; composing, capturing, processing, and programming of imagery and graphical information; their transmission, distribution, and marketing; as well as contextual, cultural, and historical aspects and considerations.
YEARBOOK 2: ADVANCED PRODUCTION DESIGN
Suggested Grade Level 11-12
Prerequisite: Yearbook 1
Max. GPA: 4.0 Credits: 1.0
Course Description: This course emphasizes an advanced and independent use of compositional theory, elements and principles of design, techniques, and creative processes for effectively performing the function of persuasion and information through the use of materials and media to create visual effects to produce original authentic works. Students will demonstrate an advanced level of creative expression to a variety of authentic design products (various print mediums such as magazines, newspapers, billboards, fictional and informational texts, product wrappers, and displays) through a purposeful arrangement of images and/or text and develop a strategic product presentation both independently and as a collaborative team. The course focuses on advanced computer-generated designs as well as the use of various software and hardware with an emphasis on students creating, producing, responding, and connecting in visual art and new media. An in-depth independent study of career opportunities in media art is performed.
Wood Manufacturing
Cabinet Making Technology (1st semester)
Suggested Grade Level: 10-12
Prerequisite: None
Max. GPA: 4.0 Credits: 1.0 Semester long course
Course Description: This course is an overview of the cabinet and store fixture industries. Emphasis will be placed on the design and construction of face frame as well as frameless (32mm) systems. Each student will plan and build a vanity, kitchen cabinet, or store fixture which utilizes contemporary casework techniques.
Wood Finishing (2nd Semester)
Suggested Grade Level: 10-12
Prerequisite: None
Max. GPA: 4.0 Credits: 1.0 Semester long course
Course Description: This course is an overview of contemporary spray finishing materials and processes for millwork assemblies. Each student will learn to set up and troubleshoot a variety of common finishing systems while experimenting with finishing materials and supplies.
Wood Product Manufacturing (1st Semester)
Suggested Grade Level: 10-12
Prerequisite: None
Max. GPA: 4.0 Credits: 1.0 Semester long course
Course Description: This course is a continuation of woodworking with the emphasis being only on cabinet making. The student will be required to design and construct a medium to large piece of furniture that expresses a higher quality of workmanship and design. A great deal of emphasis will be placed on safety and operation of hand tools and machines as well as encouraging the student to be independent from the instructor and classmates.
Advanced Wood Processing (2nd Semester)
Suggested Grade Level: 10-12
Prerequisite: None
Max. GPA: 4.0 Credits: 1.0 Semester long course
Course Description: This course is a capstone experience for advanced wood processing technicians involving the integration of computer aided design and world-class manufacturing of wood products.