Natural Resources and Agriscience

              






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.
*Computer Tech I or II
*Practical Law/World
    Cultures
Foreign Language
World Geography
Drafting		 *Acc. Eng. 10
*American History/Acc. American
    History
*Alg. A/B/Alg. I/Geo.
*Biology
*Computer Tech. I or II
Foreign Language
Drafting/Arch. Drafting
 JACC Programs
Agriculture and Natural Resources
    Cluster
Agriscience
Landscape Technology		 *American Literature
*Geometry/AlgebraII/Pre Calc./Trig
*Chemistry/Physics
*Oral Communications
*Government/Economics
Foreign Language
Social Studies
Anatomy & Physiology
PE Elective
 JACC Programs
Agriculture and Natural Resources
    Cluster
Agriscience
Landscape Technology		 *Senior Transitions
Ancient/Modern World History
*Alg.II/Geo./Pre-Calc./App. Calc.
*Chemistry/Physics
Composition/AP Lit.
Physics/Adv. Science
Ecology
Foreign Language
 JACC Programs
Agriculture and Natural Resources
    Cluster
Agriscience
Landscape Technology


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
Fish & Game Warden $31,408-52,789
Forest Fire Officer $26,707-39,541
Forester & Conservationist $27,726-45,282
Forestry Technician $23,421-40,872
Park Ranger $23,754-33,592
Wildlife/Fisheries Biologist $26,668-60,134
Zoologist $26,668-60,134
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
 		 Math
*English 9
*Physical Science
*PE/Health
*Integrated/Alg.A/B/Alg.I/Geo.
*Practical Law/World
    Cultures
*Computer Tech. I or II
World Geography
Drafting
First Aid		 *English 10
*Acc. Eng. 10/Eng. 10
*Life Science/Biology
*American History
*Alg. A/B/Alg I./ Geo./Applied Math/Alg. II
*Computer Tech. I or II
Drafting/Arch Drafting
 JACC Programs
Agriculture and Natural Resources
    Cluster
Agriscience
Landscape Technology		 *American Lit/Eng. 11
*Alg.II/Geo./Trig.
*Biology/Ecology/Chemistry
*Oral Communication
*Government Economics
Designs in Technology
JACC Programs
Agriculture and Natural Resources
    Cluster
Agriscience
Landscape Technology		 *Senior Transitions
Ancient/Mod. World History
Composition/American Lit.
Geo./Alg.II/Trig.
Anatomy & Physiology
Foreign Language
 JACC Programs
 JACC Programs
Agriculture and Natural Resources
    Cluster
Agriscience
Landscape Technology


Earn an Associate in Applied Science Degree and enter an occupation upon graduation from Jackson Community College.



JCC offers General Education classes designed to prepare students for careers in agriculture, earth sciences, environmental sciences, fisheries management, forestry, horticulture, and wildlife management.
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.
*Computer Tech I or II
*Practical Law/World Cultures
World Geography
Drafting
First Aid		 *English 10
*Life Science/Biology
*American History
Alg. A/B/Alg.I/Geo./Applied Math
Advanced Shop
Drafting
Elective
 JACC Programs
Agriculture and Natural Resources
    Cluster
Agriscience
Landscape Technology		 *English 11
*Alg. II/Geo./Trig.
*Consumer Chem./Ecology
*Oral Communication
*Government/Economics
Arch Drafting
Ecology
 JACC Programs
Agriculture and Natural Resources
    Cluster
Agriscience
Landscape Technology		 *Senior Transitions
Ancient/Mod. World History
Composition
Geometry/Alg. II/Cons. Math
Anatomy & Physiology
Ecology/Consumer Chem.
 JACC Programs
Agriculture and Natural Resources
    Cluster
Agriscience
Landscape Technology


Earn a Certificate and/or Apprenticeship and enter an occupation upon graduation from Jackson Community College.  Career Center Articulation Agreements below.



JCC offers General Education classes designed to prepare students for careers in agriculture, earth sciences, environmental sciences, fisheries management, forestry, horticulture, and wildlife management.
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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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