About Graduation Pathways:

Students have multiple options to seak High School Graduation during their academic experience. CTE offers a pathway through a sequence of courses in a Career Pathway based on the student's High School Beyond Plan (HSBP).  Sedro-Woolley School District offers the following Career Pathways for students: Agriculture, Business/Communications and Marketing, Family & Consumer Science, Health Sciences, Skilled and Technical Sciences, and STEM. 

Our pathways provide students with annual career and college exploration and preparation experiences to support you to create their personalized plan toward graduation and career. Please work with your Counselor to select the appropriate classes to support your sequence of CTE courses that will allow you to successfully complete your pathway for graduation.  

A meaningful High School diploma through the CTE Sequence Graduation Pathway for means: The student has completed a sequence of CTE courses that are aligned with their High School Beyond Plan (HSBP), the student is ready for the year past high school for their next steps whether that is additional training, college or a career, and is equal in value and expectations to the other Graduation Pathway options.

REQUIREMENTS CTE PATHWAY FOR GRADUATION 

Complete a sequence of Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses: two or more high school credits of CTE courses in a progression tailored to the student’s goals and relevant to the postsecondary pathway(s) outlined in the student’s High School and Beyond Plan. The sequence may be two courses within the same CTE program area. Sequences made up of courses within more than one CTE program area require local approval and expedited approval through OSPI.

When scheduling classes and choosing a pathway, please use your High School and Beyond Plan as your starting point, remembering that a .5 credit is a Semester-long and a 1.0 credit course is a year-long course.

Sedro-Woolley Curriculum Guide

OSPI Graduation Pathways

Sedro-Woolley CTE Students are offered Leadership activities through the following organizations:

Family, Career and Community Leaders of America

Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is a dynamic and effective student organization that has been making a difference in families, careers, and communities by addressing important family, work, and societal issues through Family and Consumer Sciences education since 1945. FCCLA provides more than 175,000 members from all 50 states, as well as Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands with real-world skills through preparing them for careers in four specific career pathways, running for office, participating in Competitive Events, and networking with youth leaders across the nation.

Future Business Leaders of America

Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) is the premier business career student organization in the world.  Each year, FBLA helps over 250,000 members prepare for careers in business and business-related fields. FBLA has four membership divisions: FBLA-ML for middle school, FBLA for high school, for college, and the Professional Division for alumni, business professionals, educators, and supporters.

The National FFA Organization and Affiliate

FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan delivered the keynote address at the 2013 National FFA Convention.

SkillsUSA

SkillsUSA is a national organization serving high school and college students and professional members who are enrolled in technical, skilled and service occupations, including health occupations.

HOSA

HOSA is a global student-led organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Department of Health and Human Services and several federal and state agencies. HOSA’s mission is to empower HOSA-Future Health Professionals to become leaders in the global health community, through education, collaboration, and experience. HOSA actively promotes career opportunities in the health industry and to enhance the delivery of quality health care to all people. HOSA’s goal is to encourage all health science instructors and students to affiliate and be actively involved in the HSE-HOSA Partnership.

Technology Student Association (TSA)

Open to students enrolled in or who have completed technology and education courses, TSA’s membership includes more than 300,000 middle and high school students across the United States. TSA is supported by educators, parents, and business leaders who believe in the need for a technologically literate society. Members learn through exciting competitive events, leadership opportunities, and much more. A wide range of activities makes TSA a positive experience for every student.

TSA chapters take the study of STEM beyond the classroom and give students the chance to pursue academic challenges among friends with similar goals and interests. Together, TSA chapter members work on competitive events, learn and apply leadership skills, and may attend conferences at the state, regional, and national levels. TSA chapters also are committed to a national service project and are among the most service-oriented groups in the community.