Innovation Career Pathways

A Gateway to Your Future: Empowering Students with Innovative Courses, Pathways, and Real-World Experiences

At Athol High School, we create a dynamic learning environment that inspires exploration and innovation. Our diverse programs are designed to spark curiosity, nurture creativity and equip you with the skills to excel in today's competitive world.

Advanced Manufacturing

Core Credits: Earn two credits from courses from this list: Intro to Engineering Design, Principles of Engineering, Computer Programming I, Computer Programming II, AP Computer Science Principles, AP Computer Science A, PMI, Robotics

Advanced Electives: Choose two courses from this list: Intro to Engineering Design, Principles of Engineering, AP Computer Science Principles, AP Computer Science A, or any AP or MWCC Course

Senior Year: Capstone and/or Internship

TRADITIONAL PATHWAY
SOPHOMORE YEAR	JUNIOR YEAR	SENIOR YEAR
Intro to Engineering Design	Principles of Engineering	Capstone

ECA PATHWAY
SOPHOMORE YEAR	JUNIOR YEAR	SENIOR YEAR
Intro to Engineering Design	Capstone
Principles of Engineering

LATE ENTRY PATHWAY
SOPHOMORE YEAR	JUNIOR YEAR	SENIOR YEAR
	Intro to Engineering Design
	Principles of Engineering	Capstone

Information

Advanced Electives: Choose two courses from this list: any AP or MWCC Course

Senior Year: Capstone and/or Internship

Core Classes: Computer Science Strand

TRADITIONAL PATHWAY--OPTION 1
SOPHOMORE YEAR	JUNIOR YEAR	SENIOR YEAR
CP CSP OR AP CSP	Cybersecurity	Capstone

ECA PATHWAY
SOPHOMORE YEAR	JUNIOR YEAR	SENIOR YEAR (ECA)
CP CSP OR AP CSP OR AP CSA	Capstone
Cybersecurity

TRADITIONAL PATHWAY--OPTION 2
SOPHOMORE YEAR	JUNIOR YEAR	SENIOR YEAR
Cybersecurity	AP CSA	Capstone

LATE ENTRY PATHWAY
SOPHOMORE YEAR	JUNIOR YEAR	SENIOR YEAR
	CP CSP OR AP CSP OR AP CSA	Capstone
	Cybersecurity

Core Classes: Biomedical Science Strand

TRADITIONAL PATHWAY
SOPHOMORE YEAR	JUNIOR YEAR	SENIOR YEAR
BioTech OR Bioinformatics	BioTech OR Bioinformatics	Capstone
*only one option is offered each year	*only one option is offered each year

ECA PATHWAY
SOPHOMORE YEAR	JUNIOR YEAR	SENIOR YEAR (ECA)
BioTech OR Bioinformatics	BioTech OR Bioinformatics
*only one option is offered each year	*only one option is offered each year
	Capstone

Capstone and Internship Experience

Capstone Project: Engage in an open-ended research project that challenges you to design innovative solutions to real-world problems. This culminating experience integrates the knowledge and skills you've built throughout your high school journey.

Internship Experience: Gain practical, hands-on experience through internships coordinated by our College and Career Readiness team. Explore opportunities with industry partners such as the L.S. Starrett Company Co-op, A-O Television and other local organizations.

Potential Certifications: Bolster your resume with certifications in key areas, including First Aid/CPR, OSHA-10, Precision Measurement Instruments, Intro to Python, Intro to Java, and CompTIA Security+.