The Pathways Concept
Springfield Township High School has instituted a Pathways program to provide our students the direction needed to establish career goals and decisions. This innovative concept is designed to assist students and their counselors in identifying interests and aptitudes that will provide direction in course selection and career plans.
The program organizes elective courses into broad groups of occupational areas and career fields called clusters. Each cluster is further subdivided into more specific career Pathways. Students will thus gain a better understanding of how specific courses correspond to specific careers, assisting them in moving from high school to further education and the workforce.
Pathways also serves as an umbrella for providing extra- and co-curricular opportunities in the community through such experiences as internships, community service, shadowing experiences and the senior LEEP experience.
Go to the Pathways website for an explaination and outline of the program and to identify clusters.
Parents are encouraged to use the Pathways website as they guide their son/daughter through the course selection process.
It is important to note that the High School remains committed to providing our students with a sound liberal arts education and students are not limited to taking electives within a particular pathway or cluster.
A brochure has been prepared for students that outlines extension opportunities that are available to juniors and, especially, seniors. These various offerings provide insights into the broader world and give students valuable experiences beyond the classroom setting. They make use of community resources that include businesses, civic organizations, colleges, non-profit groups, and other agencies. They serve to expand a student's education and as a vehicle for learning new skills or applying those already learned in the classroom. This brochure is available in the main office.