Davis Senior High School offers optional Career Pathways in eight areas:

• Agriculture & Environment (AE)
• Business-Entrepreneurial (BE)
• Education (ED)
• Government, Law & Public Service (GLPS)
• Health & Medicine (HM)
• Information Technology (IT)
• Transportation, Energy & Engineering (TEE)
• Visual and Performing Arts & Communications (VPAC)

Allowing students the opportunity to participate in a School-to-Career program that integrates school-based instruction and work-based activities. The program is grounded upon rigorous and relevant academic standards, career exploration opportunities, integration of student-centered learning, and the fostering of lifelong education and employment. The DSHS program helps students become globally competitive while developing a personal local network among educators, business professionals and community members. Students who complete a pathway will receive an honorary colored cord to wear during graduation ceremonies.

Students who wish to complete a pathway must attend a total of four Pathway Days including one during their senior year and complete the requirements specific to the pathway they select. Pathways Days are "extra." The work missed while students are out of class must be made up. If specific classroom work cannot be made up, students can go to that class on the Pathway Day and then participate in the other two periods. Not all Pathway activities occur during school. A wide variety of extracurricular programs such as job shadows, internships, field trips and competitions may occur outside of school hours.

Students can come for one or all of the periods and one or all of the Pathway Days during their three years at DSHS, depending on their class load and the opportunity they may have to make up missed classroom assignments. During these activities, students have the opportunity to hear guest speakers, and participate in college and career awareness activities in areas of declared interest. Students are required to have completed parent permission forms to attend pathway day activities.

Frequently asked questions about Pathways

Question: How do I apply for a Pathway?
Answer: -> Requirements and registration for fall will be available at the first Pathway Day.

Question: Can I participate as a junior even if I didn't participate as a sophomore?
Answer: -> Yes.

Question: Why do students planning to attend college participate in Pathways?
Answer: -> Pathway activities help all students connect what they learn in class with the work world.
-> Information gained from guest speakers, job shadowing experiences, internships and community service projects may help them identify a college major/program.
-> Many colleges want students who have been involved in extracurricular activities related to their field of interest. Pathway activities meet these criteria.
-> Many students find that expanding their network of contacts with knowledgeable and interested business professionals in the community helpful.

Question: Should students planning to enter the workplace after graduation attend Pathways?
Answer: -> Yes, Pathways are for students who will want to go straight to work after graduation. The Pathway program helps students explore career and job possibilities that fit their interests and aptitudes. The Pathway program fosters the concept that most jobs require some level of training after graduation from high school. If students understand that concept early, they can be more engaged in exploring specific educational programs that will get them the job they would like to have.