PATHWAYS
Barren County High School
Career Pathway Planning Guide
What
will
your
next step be?
Over 25 pathways to choose from!
http://www.barren.kyschools.us/10/Content2/bcpathways
Which
Pathway to
Choose?
Welcome to Barren County High School!
Registering for high school classes is an
exciting time! High school is a great time
to start thinking about careers. All your
life you've been asked what you want to
be when you grow up. In high school, you
start to work toward making that happen.
Barren County High School and the
Barren County Area Technology Center
offer numerous career and technical
education pathways that can help you
determine a future career path that is
right for you.!
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
BCHS PATHWAYS
Agriculture
4
Biomedical Science
6
Business
8
Engineering
10
ATC PATHWAYS
FCS - Early Childhood Ed/ Culinary 12
Information Support & Services
16
ROTC
18
Auto Mechanics
21
Business Management
22
Construction/ Carpentry
23
Drafting & Design
24
Electricity
25
Health Science
26
HVAC
27
Information Technology
28
Machine Tool Technology
29
Welding
30
AGRICULTURE
Whether you want to be on the farm or in the business world,
studying agriculture can mean a job after graduation! Because
agriculture encompasses so many aspects of our world, including
the study of animal, plant, and environmental systems, agriculture
majors can enter a variety of careers in business, government, and
the nonprofit sectors—or work for themselves. There are a wide
variety of ag-related careers, including veterinary medicine,
animal science technicians, crop consultants, crop breeding
specialists, forestry/wildlife technicians, environmental quality
specialists, renewable energy specialists, and agri-business
managers.
Agriculture Career Pathways
Animal Science
Systems
9th - Principles of Ag
Science & Technology
10th - Animal Science
Ag Sales & Marketing
Agribusiness/Farm Mgmt.
11th/12thAnimal Technology
Equine Science
Animal Science (Dual
Credit)
Ag Sales & Mktg/MSU130
Agribusiness/Farm Mgmt.
Ag Power, Structural,
Technical Systems
9th - Principles of Ag
Science & Technology
10th Small Engine Repair
Ag Sales & Marketing
Agribusiness/Farm Mgmt
11th/12thAg Structures & Design
Ag Construction Skills
Ag Sales & Mktg/MSU130
Agribusiness/ Farm
Mgmt.
Horticulture
9th - Principles of Ag
Science & Technology
10th Plant/Land Science
Ag Sales & Marketing
Agribusiness/Farm Mgmt
11th/12th- Greenhouse
Plant/Land Science
Landscaping/Turf Mgmt.
Plant Science(MSU 140)
Ag Sales & Mktg/MSU130
Agribusiness/ Farm Mgmt.
BIOMEDICAL
SCIENCE
PLTW Biomedical Science is a rigorous four year sequence that
allows students to investigate the roles of biomedical professionals
as they study the concepts of human medicine, physiology,
genetics, microbiology, and public health. Students engage in
activities like investigating the death of a fictional person to learn
content in the context of real-world cases. They examine the
structures and interactions of human body systems and explore
the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease, all while working collaboratively to understand and design solutions to the most
pressing health challenges of today and the future.
PLTW Biomedical Science Pathway
Course Sequence
9th: Principles of
Biomedical Science
10th: Human Body
Systems
11th: Medical
Interventions
12th: Biomedical
Innovations
Unique Opportunities
- Job shadowing
medical professionals.
- Collaboration with
medical professionals
on projects.
- Health care facility
tours.
- Opportunities for
career certification.
- Dual credit
opportunities.
BUSINESS
Are you good at working with numbers? Are you good at working with
other people? Are you entrepreneurial? Are you precise, responsible, and
creative? If so, a business pathway may be a good choice for you! This
career cluster includes a wide variety of occupations, including
accounting, marketing, advertising, finance, human resources, banking
and many more! Business administration skills can be utilized in
industries of every size and sector. A career in business touches on
information technology, leadership dynamics and increasingly on ethics
and international relationships. There’s incredible room for growth in the
field. Professionals with business degrees make up the backbone of our
economic, political and social systems.
Business Pathways
ACCOUNTING
Digital Literacy (9th-12th)
Business Principles & Applications(9th-12th)
Accounting & Finance Foundations(10th12th) Required
Adv. Computer Apps (MOS Certification)
Financial Literacy or WKU Finance 161
Principles of Marketing
Business Management
OST 105 (SKYCTC/WKU credit/ 11th-12th)
Advanced Accounting (Required)(11th - 12th)
Business Internship (12th)
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
9th-12th
Digital Literacy
Business Principles & Applications
10th-12th
Accounting & Finance Foundations
Financial Literacy or WKU FIN 161
Business Economics
Adv. Computer Apps (MOS Certification)
OST 105 (SKYCTC/WKU Credit/ 11th-12th)
Business Ed. Internship (12th)
BUSINESS & MKTG. EDUCATION
Digital Literacy (9th-12th)
Business Principles & Applications (9th-12th)
Principles of Marketing (9th-12th)
Entrepreneurship (10th-12th)
Adv. Computer Apps. (MOS Certification)
Business Management (10th-12th)
Accounting & Finance Foundations (10th-12th)
WKU Marketing 220 (11th-12th)
OST 105 (SKYCTC/WKU Credit/ 11th-12th)
Business Education Internship (12th)
MARKETING
9th-12th
Digital Literacy
Principles of Marketing
Entrepreneurship (10th-12th)
Adv. Marketing/WKU 220 (11th-12th)
OST 105 (SKYCTC/WKUCredit-11th/12th)
Marketing Education Internship (12th)
ENGINEERING
Do you like to solve problems? PLTW Engineering challenges students
to apply engineering, science, math, and technology to solve complex,
open-ended problems in a real-world context. Students focus on the
process of defining and solving a problem, not on getting the "right"
answer. They learn how to apply STEM knowledge, skills, and habits of
mind to make the world a better place through innovation.
Engineering covers a wide range of disciplines – anything from rockets
to mobile phones and even hip replacements! Engineering is not just
about ‘fixing things’ it is about understanding how, and why things
work. Engineers are involved in all aspects of designing, building and
testing new technologies and products. Creativity and problem solving
are at the heart of every engineering industry. Engineers use their
knowledge to provide solutions to complex situations.
PLTW Engineering Pathway
PLTW Engineering
9th: IED - Introduction to
Engineering and Design
10th: POE - Principles of
Engineering
11th/12th: Special Topics
in Engineering or
Engineering Elective
Design Engineering
(Hybrid Pathway/ ATC)
- IED/Introduction to
Engineering Design
(PLTW)
- Introduction to Computer
Aided Drafting
- Parametric Modeling
- Engineering Graphics
- CAD293/Special
Problems OR
Principles of Engineering
(PLTW)
EARLY CHILDHOOD
EDUCATION
(Family & Consumer Sciences Dept.)
Do you enjoy working with children? The Early
Childhood Education career pathway will address a skill
set necessary for success in early childhood education
so that individuals can teach students ranging in age
from infancy through kindergarten. This pathway is
targeted for individuals preparing for careers related to
early childhood education, such as those associated
with child care, teaching, community-based children's
programs, social services, or counseling for children,
and after-school programs.
Early Childhood Education Pathway
Parenting/Early Lifespan Development
(1 credit/9th -12th Grade)
Childcare I (2 credits/ 11th - 12th Grade)
Childcare II (1 credit/12th Grade)
Optional Addition: WKU CFS 191 or WKU EDU 250
CULINARY & FOOD
SERVICES
(Family & Consumer Science Dept.)
Grab your apron and get ready to be “whisked” away!
The Culinary & Food Service pathway addresses a skill
set necessary for success in the culinary industry. The
courses in this pathway will help students develop skills
in early career ladder positions and promote
continuing education at the postsecondary level
preparing for careers associated with restaurants,
institutional food service, hospitality, and catering, as
well as food and beverage operations. A few examples
of careers related to this pathway are chef, cook, baker,
entrepreneur, and food inspector.
Culinary & Food Services Pathway
9th or 10th Grade:
Foods & Nutrition
Advanced Foods & Nutrition
11th or 12th Grade:
Culinary Arts I/Culinary Arts II
(Culinary Arts Co-op)
INFORMATION
SUPPORT & SERVICES
Are you interested in computers and technology?
The Information Support and Services pathway will help students
learn about the insides of computers, what makes them work (and
not work). You will earn industry certifications that will prepare
you for life after high school and will compete in STLP
competitions throughout the year. This program is great for
students who LOVE technology and who are self starters when it
comes to projects involving technology. Students need to be
dependable and mature, and possess a strong work ethic. The
Student Help Desk Class at Barren County High School repairs
computers throughout the Barren County School District. Please
contact Mrs. Gumm for an application for this pathway at
ruthann.gumm@barren.kyschools.us.
Information Support & Services Pathway
(9th-12th Grade)
Digital Literacy (IT)
Computer Hardware & Software Maint. (IT)
HelpDesk Operations (IT)
Management and Support Services (IT)
Information Technology Internship (IT)
JROTC
The Barren County High School Army Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps
(JROTC) is a course of instruction presented for academic credit in high schools by
retired Officers and Noncommissioned Officers. At BCHS, students select JROTC
as an elective course. The Senior Army Instructor (SAI) and Army Instructor’s (AI’s)
are responsible to the Army and the school for all aspects of the operation of the
JROTC unit.
JROTC develops students, referred to as Cadets, towards character education,
student achievement, wellness and leadership skills. To reinforce this culture our
Cadets are organized into units with a Cadet chain of command. Cadets are
mentored and developed in a classroom environment while utilizing out of
classroom activities to reinforce learning and provide opportunity to enhance their
leadership, personal skills, discipline, teamwork, and self-esteem. Collectively, these
lessons motivate students (Cadets) to be better citizens.
Other school approved special activities available to Cadets and encouraged by our
Staff include: Military Balls & Awards Ceremonies, Color Guard & Drill Teams, Air
Rifle Safety & Marksmanship Teams, JROTC Leadership & Academic Bowl (JLAB),
JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge (JCLC), Raiders & Physical Fitness Teams,
POW/MIA Ceremonies and JROTC Club to list a few.
The success of the Army JROTC program is largely due to the experience and
commitment of our Instructors and the quality and dedication of our Cadets. Our
Cadets join for a myriad of reasons: “because it’s different”, “it’s all about leadership
and citizenship” and “it gives youth a great start in life!
BCHS Army JROTC Pathway
Levels 1-4
Students who complete four years of JROTC earn a
career certificate that meets KY career readiness
standards.
BARREN COUNTY
AREA
TECHNOLOGY
CENTER
The Barren County Area Technology Center is
located on the BCHS campus, and serves four
school districts in the area. In addition to the Career
and Technical offerings on main campus, BCHS
students have the opportunity to enroll in ten
different program areas offered at the ATC. All
ATC programs offer industry certificates that will
help students prepare for higher education and the
workforce. Many 21st century careers will require
the technical skills offered at the ATC.
AUTO MECHANICS
(ATC)
Anyone whose car has broken down knows the importance of the jobs
of automotive service technicians and mechanics. The ability to
diagnose the source of a problem quickly and accurately requires good
reasoning ability and a thorough knowledge of automobiles. Many
technicians consider diagnosing hard-to-find troubles one of their
most challenging and satisfying duties. The work of automotive service
technicians and mechanics has evolved from simply mechanical to
high technology. Today integrated electronic systems and complex
computers run vehicles and measure their performance while on the
road. Automotive service technicians have developed into diagnostic,
high-tech problem solvers. Technicians must have an increasingly
broad base of knowledge about how vehicles' complex components
work and interact, as well as the ability to work with electronic
diagnostic equipment and computer-based technical reference
materials.
Automotive Service
Technician Pathway
10th-12th Grade
Auto Service Technology A
(with Lab)
Auto Service Technology B
(with Lab)
Auto Service Technology C
(with Lab)
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
(ATC)
Business management is a versatile field
that offers opportunities for individuals
with a variety of interests and skills.
Talented business managers are in demand
and may remain so as the global business
environment becomes more complex.
If you get along well with people, have an
interest in business and technology, and
have excellent communication skills, you
could be a good fit for a career in this field.
The ability to think critically and a
willingness to work independently are
important factors in determining success in
business management. In addition, an
enjoyment of solving complex problems
and an understanding of complicated
financial data are helpful.
ATC Business Management Pathway
9th - 12th Grade
Choose 2 Credits from:
- Business Principles & Applications
- Principles of Marketing
- Business Management
Choose 2 Credits from:
- Digital Literacy or OST 105 (SKYCTC/WKU Credit)
- Accounting & Finance Foundations
- Business Economics
- Financial Literacy
- Business Education Co-op
CONSTRUCTION
(ATC)
Within the construction industry, carpenters
have the highest numbers of self-employed
people. There is a high demand for
carpenters, so there are excellent
opportunities for those entering the field.
Well-rounded carpenters with diverse skills
will be in highest demand.Carpenters work
in many areas within the construction
industry. Their job consists of cutting, sizing,
and constructing wood or other substances
for building residences, businesses, roads,
factories, water vessels, piers, bridges, and
many other constructions. Their daily work
varies based on where they work. A growing
number of building managers are hiring
sub-contractors who specialize in things like
building scaffolds, building with concrete,
installing trim, etc.
Carpenter Assistant Pathway
10th - 12th Grade
- Introduction to Construction
Technology
- Floor & Wall Framing
- Ceiling & Roof Framing
- Construction Prints &
Industrial Safety
- Site Layout & Foundations
- Carpentry Co-op
DRAFTING & DESIGN
(ATC)
Drafting and design engineers prepare
mechanical or digital drawings,
diagrams or blueprints and/or models
of various products or structures to
guide product makers, architects or
construction personnel in the
manufacture, implementation or
building process. Often using computeraided drafting (CAD) and/or computeraided drafting and design (CADD)
software, drafting and design engineers
provide the vital link between design
theory and practical application by
translating critical design concepts into
workable plans for tangible, buildable
mechanical and architectural endproducts
Drafting & Design Pathways
Architectural Designer
9th - 12th Grade
-Introduction to CAD
- IED/Introduction to
Engineering Design(PLTW)
-Architectural Design
-Animation & Design
- CAD293/Special
Problems OR Princ. of
Engineering (PLTW)
Design Engineering
9th-12th Grade
- IED/Introduction to
Engineering Design(PLTW)
- Introduction to Computer
Aided Drafting
- Parametric Modeling
- Engineering Graphics
- CAD293/Special
Problems OR Princ. of
Engineering (PLTW)
ELECTRICITY
Electricians fit and repair electrical
circuits and wiring in people's homes
and businesses. They also install and
maintain electrical equipment,
instruments and machinery. To qualify
as an electrician you will need to
complete industry-recognised training
and qualifications.Electricians work in a
very wide range of areas, from bringing
power to people's homes to major
engineering projects.The electrician
industry is one of fastest growing sectors
in the world. Look around you and
you’ll understand why. Everything we
do is somehow affected by electricity
and our dependency on wires and
circuits is only growing!
Electrician Career Pathways
10th - 12th Grade
Electrician
Assistant
Electrical Construction I
Electrical Construction II
Circuits I
Circuits II
Industrial Safety/
National Electrical Code
Co-op (Electrical)
Industrial Electrician
Assistant
Residential
Electrician
Electrical Construction I
Circuits I
Circuits II
Industrial Safety/
National Electrical Code
Co-op (Electrical)
Electrical Construction I
Basic Troubleshooting
Circuits I
Industrial Safety/
National Electrical Code
Co-op (Electrical)
HEALTH SCIENCE(ATC)
Are you interested in taking care of people
or interested in a future in nursing or a
health occupation? Have you ever wanted
to learn how to check someone's blood
pressure, blood glucose, or learn how to
apply a splint for a fractured bone? Have
you always wanted to learn CPR? If you're
compassionate, kind, think well on your
feet and have an aptitude for problemsolving, the health science pathway could
be a great fit for you! Health Care is the
largest and fastest growing industry in the
U.S. If you’re looking for a meaningful
career that offers a lifetime of
opportunities and the ability to help
others, consider a career in health sciences.
There are literally hundreds of
career options within this pathway!
ATC Health Sciences Pathways (10th-12th Grade)
Allied Health
-Principles of Health Science
- Medical Terminology/
Emergency Procedures
- Body Structures &
Functions
Pre-Nursing
-Principles of Health Science
- Medical Terminology/
Emergency Procedures
- Body Structures & Functions
- Medicaid Nurse Aide
HVAC/ ENVIRONMENTAL
CONTROLS(ATC)
Environmental Control System
Servicer Assistant
(10th-12th)
- Refrigeration Fundamentals/
HVAC Electricity
- Cooling & Dehumidification/
Heat Pump Application
- Heating & Humidification
- Electrical Components
- Commercial Refrigeration
- Co-op (Air Conditioning)
Why is the job growth so great for HVAC specialists? With
new technologies available in today’s marketplace older
HVAC equipment is far less efficient than today’s models,
costing consumers more money to run, offering less
comfort and also taking a larger toll on the environment. In
an effort to ‘go green’ while saving money and providing
better comfort levels for their homes and workplaces,
consumers are making the change to newer HVAC systems.
Consumers are also more educated on how keeping their
HVAC equipment maintained will benefit them in the long
run. With projections of system installations and
maintenance on the rise, HVAC techs will be busier than
ever!
MACHINE TOOL
TECHNOLOGY (ATC)
Take apart a car engine or a washing
machine, and what do you find? Parts, all
kinds of parts. Machinists design and create
precision parts and tools that are essential to
an enormous amount of industries ranging
from aeronautics, plastics, shipbuilding, and
engineering, among many others. These
parts and tools are manufactured through
the use of lathes, drill presses, milling
machines and grinders, many of which are
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC)
machines. Most machinists work in small
machining shops or in manufacturing firms
that produce durable goods. These goods
include metalworking and industrial
machinery, aircraft or motor vehicles.
Maintenance machinists work in most
industries that use production machinery.
Machine Tool Pathways (10th-12th Grade)
Machinist Operator
- Fundamentals of
Machine Tool A-B
- Applied Machining 1-2
- Manual Programming
- Co-op (Machine Tool)
Machinist Maintenance
Mechanic
- Fundamentals of Machine
Tool A-B
- Blueprint Reading for
Machinist
- One elective credit:
Electrical Principles or
Maintaining Industrial
Equipment
INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY (ATC)
Networking skills give you an edge and an
opportunity to make a career in almost any
sector you can imagine: financial services,
education, transportation, manufacturing,
oil and gas, mining and minerals,
technology, government, hospitality, health
care, retail… you name it. If you have an
interest in a particular field, technology is
probably part of it. Networking standards
are global. That means your skills and
certifications are recognized anywhere in
the world your career takes you. The
current number of people working and
studying technology will not meet the
expected demand. Individuals who choose
to add networking to their professional skills
can transform their lives!
Information Technology Pathways (9th-12th Grade)
Cisco Network
Administration
- Computer Literacy or
Digital Literacy
- Computer Hardware &
Software Maintenance
- Network Fundamentals
(CISCO I)
- Routing & Protocol &
Concepts (CISCO II)
Information Support &
Services
- Computer Literacy or
Digital Literacy
- Computer Hardware &
Software Maintenance
- Internet Technologies
WELDING (ATC)
Welder - Entry Level
(10th-12th Grade)
- Oxy-fuel Systems
- Shielded Metal Arc
Welding
- Gas-metal Arc
Welding
- Gas Tungsten Arc
Welding
- Blueprint Reading
- SMAW Groove Welds w/lab
- Co-op (Welding)
Welding is the application of heat
to permanently join metal parts to
repair and fabricate metal
structures, machinery and
equipment. Welding positions are
classified depending on the
training and types of welding
machines that a welder can use.
Skilled welders have experience
using multiple welding machines
including the arc welder, TIG
(tungsten inert gas) welder and
MIG (metal inert gas) welder.
Skilled welders are found in
automotive, construction and
aerospace industries.