Arts and Communications

              




Western School District
 

   COLLEGE PREP ENDORSEMENT CREDITS/COURSES

  English                       4 (Acc. English 10/American Lit/
                                          Composition or AP Lit.)
  Social Studies            4 (Ancient/Mod. World History/
                                          Am. History or Acc. Am. History)
  Science                      3 (Biology/Chemistry/Elective)
  Math                           3 (Algebra/Geometry/Algebra II)
  Foreign Language      2 years same language
  Fine Arts                     recommended 2 years		  Career Cruising  is a comprehensive career program that offers users of all ages:
 ● Career Matchmaker - match careers with interests
 ●  Explore Careers - find the career information you're looking for
 ●  multimedia interviews with real people in every career
 ●  Explore universities and colleges
 ●  Browse earnings, working conditions,
      core tasks, education requirements
 ●  Do you enjoy working with
      People, Info or Things?
 ●  Search for careers		     CAREER DEVELOPMENT ONLINE
 ● In-depth profiles in hundreds of different careers
 ● Multimedia interviews with real people in each and every career
● Explore Career Pathways in the career that matches your
    interests, likes and dislikes, and education levels
● Career  Samples and what a typical day is
    like in the career you choose.  Tasks,
    video clips, interviews, salary
    ranges, and working
    conditions
   
 There may be additional requirements for high school graduation.  For more information see the Curriculum Guide (click here) or contact your counselor.        
Bachelor's Degree           Post Secondary  
7th Grade 8th Grade 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade 4-Year College Bound Bachelor's Degree
*Life Science
*Language
*Skills For Adolescence/
    Geography
*Math
*PE
*High Tech
Elective		 *Earth Science
*Language
*U.S. History
*Math/Algebra
*PE
Electives		 *English 9
*Physical Science
*PE/Health
*Alg. A/B/Alg.I/Geo.
*Practical Law/World
   Cultures
*Computer Tech. I or II
   Creative Writing
Foreign Language
General Art/Art Fund.
Journalism/Yearbook
Symphonic Band
Cadet Choir		 *Acc. Eng. 10
*American History/Acc. American
    History
*Alg. A/B/Alg. I/Geo./Alg. II
*Biology
Play Production
Journalism/Yearbook
Debate/Forensics
Video Production I & II
Humanities
Jazz/Symphonic Band
Cadet/Select Choir/Concert Choir
Creative Writing
Drafting
Art
Foreign Language
 JACC Programs
Commercial Art and Media
Graphics
Photo Journalism		 * American Lit.
*Oral Communications
*Government/Economics
*Computer Tech. I or II
Alg.II/Geo./Pre Calc./Trig.
Chemistry/Physics
Cadet/Select Choir
Creative Writing
Debate/Forensics
Journalism/Yearbook
Video Production
Symphonic/Jazz Band
Foreign Language
Advanced Art
PE Elective
 JACC Programs
Visual Imaging Technology
Commercial Art and Media
Graphics
Photo Journalism		 *Senior Transitions
*Computer Tech. I or II
Ancient/Mod. World History
Alg.II/Pre-Calc./AP Calc.
Foreign Language
AP Lit./Composition
Physics/Advanced Science
Symphonic/Jazz Band
Cadet/Select Choir
Debate/Forensics
Video Production
Painting/Ceramics/Advanced Art
 JACC Programs
Visual Imaging Technology
Commercial Art and Media
Graphics
Photo Journalism


Earn an Associate in Arts or Associate in Science Degree in first two years at Jackson Community then transfer to finish a 4-year Bachelor's Degree.
JOB TITLE SALARY RANGE
ANNUAL
Elementary School Teacher $24,397-56,695
Secondary School Teacher $24,397-56,695
Special Education Teacher $32,162-52,438
Public Information Specialist $31,071-47,338
Public Communication Officer $30,334-56,141
Publicist $24,600-40,600
Associate Degree or Apprenticeship         2-Year College Bound Associate in Applied Science Degree
*Life Science
*Language
*Skills For Adolescence/
    Geography
*Math
*PE
*High Tech
Elective		 *Earth Science
*Language
*U.S. History
*Math/Algebra
*PE
Electives
 		 *English 9
*Physical Science
*PE/Health
*Alg. A/B/Alg.I/Geo.
*Practical Law/World Cultures
*Computer Tech. I or II
Symphonic Band
Cadet Choir
Creative Writing
Foreign Language
Gen. Art/Art Fund.
Painting/Ceramics		 *Acc. Eng. 10/Eng. 10
*American History
*Life Science/Biology
*Alg. A/B/Alg I./ Geo./Applied Math/Alg. II
PE
Play Production
Journalism/Yearbook
Debate/Forensics
Video Production I & II
Humanities
Jazz/Symphonic Band
Cadet/Select Choir
Creative Writing
Drafting
Art
Foreign Language
 JACC Programs
Commercial Art and Media
Graphics
Photo Journalism		 *American Lit/Eng. 11
*Oral Communication
*Government/Economics
Alg.II/Geo./Trig./Pre Calc.
Biology/Ecology/Consumer Chem.
Creating Writing
Journalism/Yearbook
Creative Writing
Debate/Forensics
Symphonic/Jazz Band
Cadet/Select Choir/Concert Choir
Video Production
Advanced Art
Foreign Language
 JACC Programs
Visual Imaging Technology
Commercial Art and Media
Graphics
Photo Journalism		 *Senior Transitions
Ancient/Mod. World History
Composition
Geo./Alg.II/Trig.
Foreign Language
Journalism/Yearbook
Video Production
Cadet/Select Choir
Debate/Forensics
Art
Symphonic/Jazz Band
 JACC Programs
Visual Imaging Technology
Commercial Art & Media
Graphics
Photo Journalism


Earn an Associate in Applied Science Degree and enter an occupation upon graduation from Jackson Community College.
JOB TITLE SALARY RANGE
ANNUAL
Advertising Agent $18,468-30,475
Commercial Artist $25,750-49,483
Child Care $22,601-40,435
Graphic Designer $25,750-49-483
Illustrator $25,750-49,483
Journalist $25,534-39,020
High School           1-Year College Bound Certificate or Apprenticeship
*Life Science
*Language
*Skills For Adolescence/
   Geography
*Math
*PE
*High Tech
Elective		 *Earth Science
*Language
*U.S. History
*Math/Algebra
*PE
Electives
 		 *English 9
*Physical Science
*PE/Health
*Integrated Math/Alg.
    A/B/Alg.I/Geo.
*Practical Law/World
    Cultures
*Computer Tech I or II
Symphonic Band
Cadet Choir
Creative Writing
Gen. Art/Art Fund.
Painting/Ceramics		 *English 10
*American History
*Life Science
*Alg A/B/Alg.I/Geo.
PE
Play Production
Journalism/Yearbook
Video Production I & II
Humanities
Jazz/Symphonic Band
Cadet/Select Choir/Concert Choir
Creative Writing
Drafting
Advanced Art
 JACC Programs
Commercial Art and Media
Graphics
Photo Journalism		 *English 11
*Oral Communication
*Government/Economics
Alg. II/Geo./Trig.
Consumer Chem./Ecology
Computer Tech. I or II
Humanities
Symphonic/Jazz Band
Cadet/Select Choir/Concert Choir
Debate/Forensics
Journalism/Yearbook
Video Production I & II
Art
 JACC Programs
 Visual Imaging Technology
Commercial Art & Media
Graphics
Photo Journalism		 *Senior Transitions
Ancient/Mod. World History
Composition
Geometry/Alg. II/Cons. Math
Journalism/Yearbook
Video Productions
Humanities
Jazz/Symphonic Band
Cadet/Select Choir/Concert Choir
Creative Writing
Drafting
Art
 JACC Programs
Visual Imaging Technology
Commercial Art and Media
Graphics
Photo Journalism


Earn a Certificate and/or Apprenticeship and enter an occupation upon graduation from Jackson Community College.
JOB TITLE SALARY RANGE
ANNUAL
Advertising Agent $18,468-30,475
Commercial Artist $25,750-49,483
Child Care $22,601-40,435
Graphic Designer $25,750-49-483
Illustrator $25,750-49,483
Photographer $27,560-39,000
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INTERNSHIP/EXPERIENTAL LEARNING
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WORK-BASED LEARNING / SERVICE LEARNING

SERVICE LEARNING
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Career Shadowing

 Co-Op

Apprenticeship

Community as Schools
   
Michigan's Career Preparation System:
The Career Preparation System is a state-wide effort to enhance career awareness at all grade levels.  It will do this by
providing the necessary academic, technical, and work behavior knowledge and skills for success in a career of choice.                         
The goals of the Career Preparation System are:

● Expand the educational choices available to students and their parents;
● Ensure that Career Preparation is an integral part of our educational system;
● Increase involvement by business and community organizations in Career Preparation; and
● Establish system standards and accountability to ensure high quality.

Prepared by the J.C.I.S.D.
The Jackson County Intermediate School District subscribes to equal opportunity in its educational programs, activities, and employment
as required by law and does not discriminate on the basis of religion, race, color, national origin, sex, age, height, weight, familial or
marital status, or disability in its programs and activities.  "TDD-Hearing Impaired", 1-800-356-3232; number calling, 517-768-5200 to
reach Jackson County Intermediate School District.  The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-
discrimination policies: Human Resources Director, 6700 Browns Lake Road, Jackson, Michigan, 49201, 517-768-5200. 

Links to online Tools for Career Pathways:
(Click on the title to access the web site in a new window)

Career Cruising (see your counselor for login information)

South Central Michigan Works

Michigan Department of Education
 

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