📝 English Language Arts

• English 9-12 (4 credits)
• Creative Writing strongly recommended

🔢 Mathematics

• Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II (3 credits)

🔬 Science

• Earth Science, Life Science, one additional (3 credits)

🌍 Social Studies

• Global History 1-2, US History, Economics, Government (4 credits)

⭐ Core Cluster Courses

• Broadcasting & Video Production (1.0 credit)
• Studio in Computer Art (0.5 credit)
• Studio in Media Arts (0.5 credit)
• Photography 1 & 2 (0.5 each)
• Creative Writing (0.5 credit)
• Drawing & Painting 1 & 2 (1.0 each)
• AP 2-D Art and Design (1.0 credit)
• Studio in Printmaking (0.5 credit)
• Yearbook (0.5 credit)

💡 Recommended Electives

• Music and Technology (0.5 credit)
• Intro to Video and Game Design (Unity) (0.5 credit)
• Studio in Sculpture (0.5 credit)
• Band/Choir/Orchestra (1.0 credit each)
• Guitar/Piano/Ukulele (0.5 credit each)

🏭 WEMOCO CTE Programs

• Advertising Design/Multimedia (2 years)

Apply junior year through school counselor. Programs run AM or PM at BOCES 2 Career & Technical Education Center.

Grade 9

Required:

• English 9
• Algebra I
• Earth Science
• Global History 1
• PE
• Health

Cluster Electives:

• Studio in Art (required)
• Broadcasting & Video Production
• World Language Level 1

Grade 10

Required:

• English 10
• Geometry
• Life Science
• Global History 2
• PE

Cluster Electives:

• Drawing & Painting 1
• Photography 1
• Studio in Computer Art
• Personal Money Management

Grade 11

Required:

• English 11
• Algebra II
• Science elective
• US History
• PE

Cluster Electives:

• Drawing & Painting 2
• Photography 2
• Studio in Media Arts
• Creative Writing
• Career Explorations

Grade 12

Required:

• English 12
• Math elective
• Economics
• Government
• PE

Cluster Electives:

• AP 2-D Art and Design
• Portfolio Development
• WEMOCO: Advertising Design
• Yearbook

📌 Note:

This is a sample pathway. Work with your school counselor to customize your plan based on your interests, goals, and prerequisite requirements.

🎓 CTE Endorsement Path

5-unit Art Sequence for Advanced Designation: Studio in Art + 4 additional art credits + Portfolio submission OR WEMOCO Advertising Design/Multimedia

📜 Available Certifications & Credentials

✓ AP Art Portfolio

✓ Adobe Certified (WEMOCO)

✓ Dual Credit: MCC Photography 2