Hammond High Magnet School
45168 River Road
Hammond, Louisiana 70401
(985) 345-7235 Phone
(985) 345-5252 Fax
2011-2012 Career Clusters Guide
This Career Clusters Guide is designed to serve as a guide for students entering in the 2011-12 academic school year. As required by state law, all students must select a Career Cluster and Career Pathway to base their plan of study upon. Students are then advised in the proper course selection in order to develop their own Individual Graduation Plan (IGP), which serves as their roadmap towards graduation. Regular meetings with school counselors and carefully following this plan will ensure that students meet all requirements necessary for graduation. A student will only be permitted to make changes to his/her Career Cluster at the end of an academic year. However, it is important to note that making changes at any point can result in a possible delay in graduation.
In order to successfully complete a selected career cluster and pathway, a student must complete a minimum of 4 units in Primary Electives and a minimum of 2 units in Related Electives, of which one unit must be a computer course. The only substitution that will be allowed will be if a student completes 5 units in Primary Electives and one unit of a computer course. Several industry-based certifications are available to students choosing a career cluster; please consult a counselor for more information on these opportunities.
The following plans of study list the required courses for graduation along with the electives available to complete a Career Cluster in a yearly sequence that is easy to follow. Students wishing to meet TOPS course requirements must adhere to specific requirements listed, and those graduating in 2011-2013 who wish to meet TOPS course requirements must take IBCA.
Please see the course description guide to more information about the courses offered and their prerequisites.
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
Career Pathways in Agriculture Production, Management, & Entrepreneurship
This career cluster prepares students for postsecondary education programs in Agricultural Sciences, Farm and Ranch Management, Agricultural Production, Food Science and Technology, Forestry, and other related sciences. Students choosing this career cluster will be prepared for careers in various agricultural occupations such as Agricultural Product Inspections, Fish and Game Officer, Fisheries Manager or Technician, Forest Worker or Logger, Park Manager or Technician, or Water Monitoring Technician.
Primary Electives: Agriculture I, II, III (at least 1 course required)
Journey to Careers
Environmental Science
Nutrition & Food
Small Animal Care
Related Electives:Advanced Nutrition & FoodForeign Languages
Biology IIIBCA (required)
Business EnglishNutrition & Food
ChemistryPhysics
Financial MathWorld Geography
Fine Arts SurveyWorld History
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Freshman Year
English I1 unit
Algebra I1 unit
Physical Science1 unit
World Geography1 unit
Physical Education1 unit
Journey to Careers1 unit
Agriculture I1 unit
Related Elective1 unit
Total units8 units
Junior Year
English III1 unit
Algebra II1 unit
Chemistry1 unit
American History1 unit
Foreign Language1 unit
Fine Arts Elective*1 unit
Primary Elective1 unit
Primary Elective1 unit
Total units8 units
Sophomore Year
English II1 unit
Geometry1 unit
Biology1 unit
Civics1 unit
Physical Education0.5 units
Health Education0.5 units
Foreign Language1 unit
Primary Elective1 unit
IBCA1 unit
Total units8 units
Senior Year
English IV1 unit
Math Elective**1 unit
Science Elective**1 unit
Social Studies Elective1 unit
Electives (optional)1-4 units
Total units4-8 units
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*Fine Arts elective can be taken in junior or senior year.
**Students wishing to meet TOPS course requirements must take advanced-level courses in Math and Science.
Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication
Career Pathway in Liberal Arts
This career cluster best serves students who wish to be involved in the school band or choir throughout high school, or those wishing to pursue college majors in Music, English or Fine Arts.
Primary Electives: Art I, II*
Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced Band*
Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced Choir*
Journey to Careers
Fine Arts Survey
Studio Piano
(*At least one course required in any of these areas.)
Related Electives:Financial MathPsychology
Foreign LanguagesIBCA (required)
Publications
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Freshman Year
English I1 unit
Algebra I1 unit
Physical Science1 unit
World Geography1 unit
Physical Education1 unit
Journey to Careers1 unit
Primary Elective1 unit
IBCA1 unit
Total units8 units
Junior Year
English III1 unit
Algebra II1 unit
Chemistry1 unit
American History1 unit
Foreign Language1 unit
Fine Arts Elective*1 unit
Primary Elective1 unit
Related Elective1 unit
Total units8 units
Sophomore Year
English II1 unit
Geometry1 unit
Biology1 unit
Civics1 unit
Physical Education0.5 units
Health Education0.5 units
Foreign Language1 unit
Primary Elective1 unit
Related Elective1 unit
Total units8 units
Senior Year
English IV1 unit
Math Elective**1 unit
Science Elective**1 unit
Social Studies Elective1 unit
Electives (optional)1-4 units
Total units4-8 units
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*Fine Arts elective can be taken in junior or senior year.
**Students wishing to meet TOPS course requirements must take advanced-level courses in Math and Science.
Government and Public Administration
Career Pathway in JROTC
This career cluster is suitable for students who wish to pursue careers in the military field or major in Criminal Justice at the college level. Students who enroll in JROTC throughout high school are eligible to apply for college scholarships upon graduation.
Primary Electives: JROTC I, II, III, IV (at least 1 course required)
Journey to Careers
World Geography
Related Electives:Advanced Math Physics
Biology IIPsychology
Financial MathSocial Studies elective
First ResponderWorld Geography
IBCA (required)World History
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Freshman Year
English I1 unit
Algebra I1 unit
Physical Science1 unit
World Geography1 unit
Physical Education1 unit
Journey to Careers1 unit
JROTC I1 unit
Related Elective1 unit
Total units8 units
Junior Year
English III1 unit
Algebra II1 unit
Chemistry1 unit
American History1 unit
Foreign Language1 unit
Fine Arts Elective*1 unit
Primary or Related Elective1 unit
Related Elective1 unit
Total units8 units
Sophomore Year
English II1 unit
Geometry1 unit
Biology1 unit
Civics1 unit
Physical Education0.5 units
Health Education0.5 units
Foreign Language1 unit
JROTC II1 unit
IBCA1 unit
Total units8 units
Senior Year
English IV1 unit
Math Elective**1 unit
Science Elective**1 unit
Social Studies Elective1 unit
Electives (optional)1-4 units
Total units4-8 units
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*Fine Arts elective can be taken in junior or senior year.
**Students wishing to meet TOPS course requirements must take advanced-level courses in Math and Science.
Health Science
Career Pathway in Emergency Health Care
Students in this career pathway are prepared for such careers as an EMT, Athletic Trainer, First Responder, or Paramedic. Students will also be prepared for college majors in Allied Health, Biology, Nursing, Sports Medicine, and Pre-Med.
Primary Electives: EMT – Basic*
First Responder*
Allied Health Services I
Journey to Careers
Intro to Health Occupations
Medical Terminology
Nurse Assistant
Psychology
(*At least one course required in any of these areas.)
Related Electives:Advanced MathCalculus
Advanced Nutrition & FoodEarly Childhood Ed
Algebra IIFinancial Math
Biology IIPhysics
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Freshman Year
English I1 unit
Algebra I1 unit
Physical Science1 unit
World Geography1 unit
Physical Education1 unit
Journey to Careers1 unit
Intro to Health Occ. 1 unit
Elective1 unit
Total units8 units
Junior Year
English III1 unit
Algebra II1 unit
Chemistry1 unit
American History1 unit
Foreign Language1 unit
Fine Arts Elective**1 unit
Primary Elective1 unit
Related Elective1 unit
Total units8 units
Sophomore Year
English II1 unit
Geometry1 unit
Biology1 unit
Civics1 unit
Physical Education0.5 units
Health Education0.5 units
Foreign Language1 unit
Primary Elective1 unit
Related Elective1 unit
Total units8 units
Senior Year
English IV1 unit
Math Elective***1 unit
Science Elective***1 unit
Social Studies Elective1 unit
Electives (optional)1-4 units
Total units4-8 units
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**Fine Arts elective can be taken in junior or senior year.
***Students wishing to meet TOPS course requirements must take advanced-level courses in Math and Science.
Health Science
Career Pathway in Health Professionals
Students in this career pathway are prepared for such health careers as a Surgical Technologist, Medical Assistant, Lab Technician, Pharmacy Technician, Healthcare Administrator, or Health Information Coder. Students will also be prepared for college majors in Allied Health, Biology, and Pre-Med.
Primary Electives: Allied Health Services I, II*
Medical Terminology*
Biology II
Journey to Careers
Intro to Health Occupations
EMT – Basic
Nurse Assistant
Pharmacy Technician
(*At least one course required in any of these areas.)
Related Electives:Advanced MathFinancial Math
Advanced Nutrition & FoodPhysics
Algebra IINutrition & Food
CalculusPhysics
ChemistryPsychology
Early Childhood Ed
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Freshman Year
English I1 unit
Algebra I1 unit
Physical Science1 unit
World Geography1 unit
Physical Education1 unit
Journey to Careers1 unit
Intro to Health Occ. 1 unit
Elective1 unit
Total units8 units
Junior Year
English III1 unit
Algebra II1 unit
Chemistry1 unit
American History1 unit
Foreign Language1 unit
Fine Arts Elective**1 unit
Primary Elective1 unit
Related Elective1 unit
Total units8 units
Sophomore Year
English II1 unit
Geometry1 unit
Biology1 unit
Civics1 unit
Physical Education0.5 units
Health Education0.5 units
Foreign Language1 unit
Primary Elective1 unit
Related Elective1 unit
Total units8 units
Senior Year
English IV1 unit
Math Elective***1 unit
Science Elective***1 unit
Social Studies Elective1 unit
Electives (optional)1-4 units
Total units4-8 units
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**Fine Arts elective can be taken in junior or senior year.
***Students wishing to meet TOPS course requirements must take advanced-level courses in Math and Science.
Health Science
Career Pathway in Nursing
Students in this career pathway are prepared for such health careers as an LPN, Nursing Assistant, Home Health Aide, or Registered Nurse. Students will also be prepared for college majors in Allied Health, Biology, and Nursing.
Primary Electives: Nurse Assistant* (At least one course required.)
Allied Health Services I
Medical Terminology
Journey to Careers
Intro to Health Occupations
First Responder
Pharmacy Technician
Related Electives:Advanced MathIBCA
Advanced Nutrition & FoodNutrition & Food
Biology II or electivePhysical Ed elective
ChemistryPhysics
Early Childhood EdPsychology
Financial Math
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Freshman Year
English I1 unit
Algebra I1 unit
Physical Science1 unit
World Geography1 unit
Physical Education1 unit
Journey to Careers1 unit
Intro to Health Occ. 1 unit
Elective1 unit
Total units8 units
Junior Year
English III1 unit
Algebra II1 unit
Chemistry1 unit
American History1 unit
Foreign Language1 unit
Fine Arts Elective**1 unit
Primary Elective1 unit
Related Elective1 unit
Total units8 units
Sophomore Year
English II1 unit
Geometry1 unit
Biology1 unit
Civics1 unit
Physical Education0.5 units
Health Education0.5 units
Foreign Language1 unit
Primary Elective1 unit
Related Elective1 unit
Total units8 units
Senior Year
English IV1 unit
Math Elective***1 unit
Science Elective***1 unit
Social Studies Elective1 unit
Nurse Assistant2 units
Electives (optional)1-2units
Total units6-8 units
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*Nurse Assistant course cannot be taken until Senior Year.
**Fine Arts elective can be taken in junior or senior year.
***Students wishing to meet TOPS course requirements must take advanced-level courses in Math and Science.
Health Science
Career Pathway in Nutrition & Food
Students in this career pathway are prepared for such health careers as a Dietician, Dietetic Technician, Nutritionist, or Food Services Manager. Students will also be prepared for college majors in Health Services and Nutrition & Food.
Primary Electives: Nutrition & Food*
Advanced Nutrition & Food*
Chemistry
Journey to Careers
Consumer Home Economics (FCS)
(*Required Courses)
Related Electives:Adult ResponsibilitiesConsumer Home Ec.
Biology IIFinancial Math
Early Childhood EdIBCA (required)
Environmental ScienceProstart I, II
Family and Consumer Science
elective
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Freshman Year
English I1 unit
Algebra I1 unit
Physical Science1 unit
World Geography1 unit
Physical Education1 unit
Journey to Careers1 unit
FCS1 unit
Elective1 unit
Total units8 units
Junior Year
English III1 unit
Algebra II1 unit
Chemistry1 unit
American History1 unit
Foreign Language1 unit
Fine Arts Elective**1 unit
Primary Elective1 unit
Related Elective1 unit
Total units8 units
Sophomore Year
English II1 unit
Geometry1 unit
Biology1 unit
Civics1 unit
Physical Education0.5 units
Health Education0.5 units
Foreign Language1 unit
Nutrition & Food0.5 units
Adv. Nutrition & Food0.5 units
Related Elective1 unit
Total units8 units
Senior Year
English IV1 unit
Math Elective***1 unit
Science Elective***1 unit
Social Studies Elective1 unit
Electives (optional)1-2units
Total units4-8 units
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*Nurse Assistant course cannot be taken until Senior Year.
**Fine Arts elective can be taken in junior or senior year.
***Students wishing to meet TOPS course requirements must take advanced-level courses in Math and Science.
Health Science
Career Pathway in Pharmacy
Students in this career pathway are prepared for health careers in Pharmacy and Pharmacy Technician. Students will be prepared for college majors in Pharmacy and Pre-Med.
Primary Electives: Pharmacy Technician* (Required)
Biology II
Medical Terminology
Journey to Careers
Intro to Health Occupations
Related Electives:Advanced MathFinancial Math
Advanced Nutrition & FoodNutrition & Food
CalculusPhysics
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Freshman Year
English I1 unit
Algebra I1 unit
Physical Science1 unit
World Geography1 unit
Physical Education1 unit
Journey to Careers1 unit
Intro to Health Occ. 1 unit
Elective1 unit
Total units8 units
Junior Year
English III1 unit
Algebra II1 unit
Chemistry1 unit
American History1 unit
Foreign Language1 unit
Fine Arts Elective**1 unit
Primary Elective1 unit
Related Elective1 unit
Total units8 units
Sophomore Year
English II1 unit
Geometry1 unit
Biology1 unit
Civics1 unit
Physical Education0.5 units
Health Education0.5 units
Foreign Language1 unit
Related Elective1 unit
Elective1 unit
Total units8 units
Senior Year
English IV1 unit
Math Elective***1 unit
Science Elective***1 unit
Social Studies Elective1 unit
Pharmacy Technician1 unit
Electives (optional)1-3units
Total units5-8 units
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*Pharmacy Technician course cannot be taken until Senior Year.
**Fine Arts elective can be taken in junior or senior year.
***Students wishing to meet TOPS course requirements must take advanced-level courses in Math and Science.
Health Science
Career Pathway in Sports Medicine
Students in this career pathway are prepared for health careers in Physical Therapy and Athletic Training. Students will also be prepared for college majors in Sports Medicine, Biology, and Kinesiology.
Primary Electives: Sports Medicine I, II, III* (At least one unit required.)
Allied Health Services I
Medical Terminology
Journey to Careers
Intro to Health Occupations
First Responder
EMT – Basic
Nurse Assistant
Nutrition & Food/Adv. Nutrition & Food
Psychology
CTE Internship
Related Electives:Advanced MathHealth Occupation elective
Biology IIIBCA (required)
CalculusPE III
ChemistryPhysics
Financial Math
1 | Hammond High Magnet School
Freshman Year
English I1 unit
Algebra I1 unit
Physical Science1 unit
World Geography1 unit
Physical Education1 unit
Journey to Careers1 unit
Intro to Health Occ. 1 unit
IBCA1 unit
Total units8 units
Junior Year
English III1 unit
Algebra II1 unit
Chemistry1 unit
American History1 unit
Foreign Language1 unit
Fine Arts Elective**1 unit
Primary Elective1 unit
Related Elective1 unit
Total units8 units
Sophomore Year
English II1 unit
Geometry1 unit
Biology1 unit
Civics1 unit
Physical Education0.5 units
Health Education0.5 units
Foreign Language1 unit
Sports Medicine I & II1 unit
Elective1 unit
Total units8 units
Senior Year
English IV1 unit
Math Elective***1 unit
Science Elective***1 unit
Social Studies Elective1 unit
Electives (optional)1-4units
Total units4-8 units
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**Fine Arts elective can be taken in junior or senior year.
***Students wishing to meet TOPS course requirements must take advanced-level courses in Math and Science.
Hospitality and Tourism
Career Pathway in Culinary Arts
Students in this career pathway are prepared for careers as a Cook, Caterer, and Executive Chef. Students will be prepared for college majors in Culinary Arts, Food Services, and Restaurant, Food and Beverage Services.
Primary Electives: ProStart I, II* (required)
Nutrition & Food
Advanced Nutrition & Food
Journey to Careers
Related Electives:Art IFine Arts Survey
ChemistryIBCA (required)
FCS electivePsychology
Financial Math
1 | Hammond High Magnet School
Freshman Year
English I1 unit
Algebra I1 unit
Physical Science1 unit
World Geography1 unit
Physical Education1 unit
Journey to Careers1 unit
Intro to Health Occ. 1 unit
IBCA1 unit
Total units8 units
Junior Year
English III1 unit
Algebra II1 unit
Chemistry1 unit
American History1 unit
Foreign Language1 unit
Fine Arts Elective**1 unit
ProStart I1 unit
Elective1 unit
Total units8 units
Sophomore Year
English II1 unit
Geometry1 unit
Biology1 unit
Civics1 unit
Physical Education0.5 units
Health Education0.5 units
Foreign Language1 unit
Nutrition & Food0.5 units
Adv. Nutrition & Food0.5 units
Related Elective1 unit
Total units8 units
Senior Year
English IV1 unit
Math Elective***1 unit
Science Elective***1 unit
Social Studies Elective1 unit
ProStart II2 units
Electives (optional)1-2units
Total units6-8 units
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*ProStart I course cannot be taken until Junior Year.
**Fine Arts elective can be taken in junior or senior year.
***Students wishing to meet TOPS course requirements must take advanced-level courses in Math and Science.
Human Services
Career Pathway in Child Development Services
Students in this career pathway are prepared for such careers as Childcare Assistant, Preschool Teacher, or Teacher’s Assistant. Students will also be prepared for college majors in Early Childhood Development.
Primary Electives: Early Childhood Ed I, II* (At least one course required.)
Adult Responsibilities
Consumer Home Economics
Journey to Careers
Parenthood Ed
Psychology
Related Electives:Art IIBCA (required)
Advanced Nutrition & FoodNurse Assistant
Business EnglishNutrition & Food
ChemistryPhysics
Environmental SciencePsychology
Financial MathFCS elective
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Freshman Year
English I1 unit
Algebra I1 unit
Physical Science1 unit
World Geography1 unit
Physical Education1 unit
Journey to Careers1 unit
FCS1 unit
IBCA1 unit
Total units8 units
Junior Year
English III1 unit
Algebra II1 unit
Chemistry1 unit
American History1 unit
Foreign Language1 unit
Fine Arts Elective**1 unit
Early Childhood Ed1 unit
Related Elective1 unit
Total units8 units
Sophomore Year
English II1 unit
Geometry1 unit
Biology1 unit
Civics1 unit
Physical Education0.5 units
Health Education0.5 units
Foreign Language1 unit
Primary Elective1 unit
Related Elective1 unit
Total units8 units
Senior Year
English IV1 unit
Math Elective***1 unit
Science Elective***1 unit
Social Studies Elective1 unit
Primary Elective1 unit
Electives (optional)1-2units
Total units5-8 units
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*Early Childhood Ed course cannot be taken until Junior Year.