Lithia Springs

High School

Career

Pathways

CTAE

Career, Technical, Agricultural Education

Lithia Springs High School

Small Business Owner

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Freelance Worker

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Business: Entrepreneurship

This pathway:

-provides hands-on experience in business ownership

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-prepares students to start, grow, and sustain their own ventures

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1.Introduction To

Business & Technology

2.Legal Environment of Business

3.Entrepreneurship

Jobs:

Course Sequence

1.Introduction To Business & Technology

Employee Training Specialist

&

Payroll Specialist

Business: Human Resources (HR)

JOBS:

2.Legal Environment Of Business

3.Human Resources Principles

Course

Sequence

Students in this pathway will learn how to:

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-Recruit & train staff

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-Develop pay structures

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-Address workplace issues

Workforce Ready

Focus on interest and aptitude assessments.

&

Career exploration

1.Introduction To Career Competencies

2.Career

Competencies

The Workforce Ready pathway equips students with essential skills for career success, including:

-Developing employability skills such as critical thinking, communication, and teamwork.

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-Mastering customer service, self-advocacy, and conflict resolution for effective workplace interaction.

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-Gaining hands-on experience through projects, internships, and industry interactions to prepare for diverse careers.

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3.Advance Career

Competencies

Course Sequence

Early Childhood Education

Child Care Director and Owner

&

Special Education Teacher

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Early Childhood ED 1

Course Sequence

Early Childhood ED 2

Early Childhood ED 3

Learning opportunities:

-Developmental milestones of children

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-Curriculum planning and classroom management

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-Hands-on experience in daycare centers and schools.

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This pathway focuses on:

-Preparing students for careers in the growing field of cybersecurity

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-Defending against cyberattacks and securing systems.

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-Teaching essential skills to protect digital information and networks.

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-Hands-on experience with cybersecurity tools and techniques.

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Cybersecurity

Threat Analyst Technical Specialist

&

Cybersecurity Engineer

1.Introduction to Hardware Techology

2.Introduction to Cybersecurity

3.Advanced Cybersecurity

Course Sequence

Marketing Communications

& Promotions

Advertising/Promotions

&

Public Relations Specialists

1. Marketing Principles

2. Promotion &

Digital Marketing

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3.Integrated Marketing Communications

Course Sequence

This pathway covers:

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-Provides foundational and functional knowledge in marketing, sales, and services.

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-Covers key areas: economics, human relations, business basics, and marketing functions.

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-Includes project-based learning and collaboration with local businesses.

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Computer

Science

Focuses on student interest and aptitude in technology, problem-solving, and innovation, while supporting career exploration in computing and related STEM fields.

1.Introduction to Software

2. AP Computer Science Principles

The Computer Science pathway equips students with foundational and advanced computing skills, including:

• Developing computational thinking skills such as problem decomposition, algorithmic thinking, and logical reasoning through hands-on coding experiences.�
• Building programming and software development knowledge using real-world applications, data analysis, and object-oriented programming concepts.�
• Applying computer science to real problems through projects, collaborative work, and industry-aligned experiences that prepare students for college majors and careers in technology, engineering, and cybersecurity.

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3. AP Computer Science A

Course Sequence

Sports Medicine

• Focuses on injury prevention, diagnosis, and treatment in sports medicine.

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• Covers anatomy, rehabilitation, and exercise physiology.

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• Provides hands-on training through specialized courses and internships.

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Occupational Therapist

&

Orthopedic Surgeon

Introduction To

Healthcare Science

Essentials Of Healthcare Science

Sports Medicine

Course Sequence

Emergency Medical Responder

-Provide lifesaving interventions for critical patients.

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-Assist higher-level EMS personnel during emergencies and transport.

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-Perform basic medical interventions with limited equipment.

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-Work under medical oversight to ensure appropriate care.

Firefighter

&

Emergency Medical Technician

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Introduction To Healthcare Science

Essentials Of Healthcare Science

Course Sequence

Emergency Medical Responder

1

2

3

• Role of EMTs: Provide out-of-hospital emergency medical care and transport for critical patients.

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• Scope of Care: Handle emergencies from routine medical transports to life-threatening situations.

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• Patient Care: Perform interventions with equipment typically found on an ambulance.

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Emergency Medical Technician

Emergency Room Technician

&

Paramedic

1.Introduction To Healthcare Science

2.Essentials Of Healthcare Science

SEQUENCE

COURSE

JOBS

3.Emergency Medical Technician

Chef, Dietitian

&

Flavorist

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-Study nutrition, food systems, sustainability, and food policy.

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-Gain hands-on experience in food labs and classrooms.

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-Learn about food safety, product development, and cultural cuisines.

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-Explore the impact of food on health and well-being.

Nutrition & Food science

1.Food Nutrition & Wellness

2.Food For Life

Course Sequence

3.Food Science

Air Traffic Controller

&

Intelligence

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• Focuses on developing leadership skills in both personal and professional aspects.

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• Aims to foster growth in Marines’ character, competence, and commitment.

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• Provides a comprehensive approach to leadership development.

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Leadership Education

(MCJROTC)

Leadership Ed I & II

Leadership III & IV

Leadership Ed V & VI

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Pathways

Fine Arts

Lithia Springs High School

Course Sequence

Jobs

Theater Arts

Theater Arts Fundamentals I

Theater Arts Fundamentals

II / III

Play Production

Acting, Directing

&

Producing

This pathway focuses on:

• Preparing students for careers in performance, acting, and stage production�
• Developing creativity, confidence, and self-expression through acting and storytelling�
• Teaching essential skills like voice control, movement, script analysis, and collaboration�
• Hands-on experience with rehearsals, live performances, and theatrical production techniques.

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Visual Arts

Visual Arts Comp. I

Drawing, Painting, Photography, Sculpture

AP Art Studio

Course Sequence

Jobs

Illustrators, graphic designers, & animators

• Focuses on expressing ideas, emotions, and stories through creative works like drawing, painting, sculpture, and design.

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• Aims to develop creativity, visual thinking, and technical skills.

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• Provides a way to communicate meaning and culture through imagery rather than words.

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Band

Jobs

Beginning Through Mastery Band

Instrumental Ensemble

Percusion

• Tour manager
• guitar / drum technicians
• Front Of House (FOH) Engineers

Course Sequence

• Role of Band: Perform music collectively to support events, ceremonies, and artistic expression.

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• Scope of Performance: Play a variety of musical pieces across different styles and settings.

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• Musicianship: Develop skills in reading music, timing, coordination, and teamwork within an ensemble.

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Chorus

Beginning Through Advanced

Choir

Men’s Ensemble

Course Sequence

• Focuses on vocal performance, harmony, and musical expression through group singing.

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• Covers vocal technique, music theory, sight-reading, and performance skills.

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• Provides hands-on experience through rehearsals, concerts, and collaborative performances.

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Jobs

Choral Director, Professional Singer, & Church Choir Director