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Career and College Readiness
A student who is college and career ready is prepared to succeed in his or her endeavors after high school. The Clover Park School District's Career and College Readiness Department strives to ensure that each student is prepared for that success through career and college guidance, Career and Technical Education courses, dual college credits, career pathway choices, and real-world experiences through extended learning opportunities.
Mission
The College and Career Readiness Department, featuring Career and Technical Education programs, helps students build their capacity to develop as life-long learners. Engaging, inquiry and project-based course sequences in a variety of pathways allow students to become critical thinkers and problems solvers for the careers of today and tomorrow.
Vision
College and Career Readiness prepares all students for careers, postsecondary education, and citizenship through educational programs that instill 21st century skills in collaboration with industry and community leaders.
Contact
Phone: 253-583-5195
Career and Technical Education
Career and Technical Education (CTE) is preparing Clover Park School District’s students for their next step after high school – post-secondary education, beginning a career, registered industry apprenticeships, or the military. Clover Park CTE pathway course offerings are aligned with industry and academic standards, and 21st Century Skills, and shaped by industry and post-secondary partnerships to ensure students have the skills they need to succeed in the future workforce.
CTE Delivers
- Interdisciplinary Academic and Technical Skills
- Inquiry and Project-Based Learning
- Connected Learning to High Demand Careers
- Real World Workforce Ready Skills and Experiences
- 21st Century Leadership Skills and Organization Participation
- Real Opportunities for Post-Secondary and Rewarding Careers
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MIDDLE SCHOOL (STEM Grades 7 – 8)
* 6th Grade courses taught by CTE teachers, but are not part of the CTE programming in WA State
Agriculture & Natural Resources
- PLTW Design & Modeling *
- Information Technology *
- PLTW Energy & the
Environment
- Robotics I
- Robotics II
- PLTW Science & Technology
Engineering & Construction
- STEM Technology I
- STEM Technology II
- Information Technology *
- Robotics I
- Robotics II
- PLTW Design & Modeling *
- PLTW Green Architecture *
- PLTW Magic of Electrons
- PLTW Energy & the Environment
- PLTW Flight and Space
Computer Science
- Web Design & Physical Computing
- Animation & Game Design
- App Development
- Robotics I
- Robotics II
- Information Technology*
- PLTW Magic of Electrons
- Digital Navigation
- Digital Innovations
Medical Careers
- Information Technology *
- PLTW Design and Modeling *
- Web Design & Physical Computing
- Medical Detectives (8th Grade Only)
HIGH SCHOOL ~ Clusters & Pathways
Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
Environmental Science Pathway
Natural Resource Biology €
Sustainable Design I & II € -or-
AP Environmental Science €Arts, A/V Technology & Communications
Audio/Video Technology & Film Pathway
Audio Visual Technology I € † Ջ
Audio Visual Technology II € † Ջ
IB Film HL I €
IB Film HL II €Photography Pathway
Commercial Photography I € † Ջ
Photography II/AP Studio Art/2D Design € † ՋPrint Design Pathway
Visual Communications/Graphic Design €
Journalism † Ջ
Prepress Desktop Publishing/Yearbook † ՋBusiness Management & Administration
Business Administration Pathway
Business & Marketing I
Project Management
Small Business Management I † ՋEducation and Training
Education Pathway
Educational Leadership -or-
Early Childhood Education † Ջ
Careers in Education † ՋGovernment & Public Administration
JROTC Army Pathway
JROTC Army I † Ջ
JROTC Army II † Ջ
JROTC Army III † Ջ
JROTC Army IV † ՋJROTC Air Force Pathway
Science of Flight † Ջ
Global Cultural Studies † Ջ
Survival Training † Ջ
Cadet Corps Management † ՋHealth Science
Medical Lab Technology Pathway
Introduction to Medical Careers (½ credit)
Anatomy & Physiology €
Forensic Technology € † ՋPersonal Care Services Pathway
Anatomy & Physiology €
Physical Fitness Technician I † Ջ
Physical Fitness Technician II † Ջ (2024-25)Sports Medicine Pathway
Introduction to Medical Careers (½ credit)
Anatomy & Physiology €
Sports Medicine I € † Ջ
Sports Medicine II € † ՋHospitality and Tourism
Culinary Arts Pathway
Culinary Arts I † Ջ
Culinary Arts II † Ջ
Culinary Arts III † ՋHuman Services
Early Childhood Services Pathway
Family Health (½ credit) €
Independent Living (½ credit)
Nutrition and Wellness (½ credit) €
Early Childhood Education † ՋInformation Technology
Computer Service Pathway
Exploring Computer Science
AP Computer Science Principles € † Ջ
Video Game Design † Ջ
Cybersecurity/Information Systems Security † ՋInformation Support Services Pathway
Exploring Computer Science † Ջ
Microsoft Office Certification 1 (½ credit) † Ջ
Microsoft Office Certification 2 (½ credit) † Ջ
Microsoft Office Certification 3 (½ credit) † ՋWeb and Digital Communications Pathway
Visual Communications/Graphic Design €
Webpage Digital Design € † ՋMarketing, Sales, and Service
Marketing Management Pathway
Business & Marketing I
Business & Marketing II
Small Business Management I † Ջ
Small Business Management II † ՋScience, Technology, Engineering &Mathematics
Aerospace & Engineering Pathway
Introduction to Engineering €
Aerospace, Engineering & Manufacturing
Core Plus Aerospace Engineering & Manufacturing I † Ջ (2025-26)
Core Plus Aerospace Engineering & Manufacturing II † Ջ (2025-26)Construction Pathway
Core Plus Introduction to Construction Technology
Core Plus Construction Foundations 101 † Ջ (2024-25)
Core Plus Construction 201 † Ջ (2024-25)Engineering Design Pathway
Introduction to Engineering €
Design Technology II €Post-Secondary Opportunities
- Colleges & Universities (e.g., Bachelor, Master, and Doctoral Degrees)
- Technical Colleges & Industry-Specific Schools (e.g., Associate & Bachelor’s Degrees, Certification Programs, and Pre-Apprenticeship Programs)
- Apprenticeships and Internships (i.e., Skills Trade and Career Fields)
- Military (e.g., Military Academy, Reserved Officers Training Corps (ROTC), and Enlisted Personnel)
€ - Designates Course Equivalency Credit † - Designates Articulated Course for Dual Course Credit is possible (teacher driven) Ջ – Designates Industry Recognized Certification is possible (teacher driven) This is a living document that is subject to change to align with OSPI requirements 08/2025
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Clover Park School District students taking Career and Technical Education (CTE) classes can earn dual high school and postsecondary credits from Pierce College, Clover Park Technical College, and Bates Technical College. High school CTE teachers will assist their students to enroll their class in the Statewide Enrollment and Registration System (SERS). Students must earn a ‘C’ or higher in the CTE high school course to earn the postsecondary CTE dual credit.
Benefits of Earning College Credit in High School
- Earn double credit (both high school and college credit) for completing a high school course.
- Stay on the high school campus and receive college credit.
- Save college tuition costs before graduating from high school.
- Receive priority registration if, after high school graduation, the student attends the community/technical college that granted the dual credit.
How to Register to Earn College Credit in High School
Contact your high school CTE teacher, Counselor, or the College & Career Resource Center Specialist.
Please Note: registering for dual credit at your high school does not automatically record the credit at the college. For information about how to apply your dual credit to your college, please visit PC3Connet's website..
Schools and Colleges of Pierce County comply with all federal rules and regulations and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age marital status, disability or veteran's status and are equal opportunity employers that follow affirmative action guidelines and practices. Questions regarding these policies should be directed to the CTE Director or Administrator at the applicant’s high school or college.
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Career and Technical Education (CTE) course equivalencies provide students with the opportunity to meet the learning standards for a specific core academic subject (e.g., fine arts, health, math, science, and social studies) while earning credit for the aligned CTE course within that CTE class.
Equivalency Credit Criteria:
- An equivalency course must be completed in its entirety in order for “equivalency credit” to be granted.
- An equivalency waiver may satisfy two graduation requirements: one in the curriculum area in which a course is offered and one in the curriculum area in which the course appears on the approved list.
- No course shall be worth more than the credit it has been assigned. For instance, a semester course which is .5 credits may not be worth more than .5 credits.
- Equivalencies may not satisfy college admission requirements. Please check with the individual colleges for clarification.
Approved Equivalency Credit
The following are approved courses that may be used by students to meet graduation requirements:
Fine Arts Primary Subject Credit Secondary Credit Visual Communications 1.0 CTE 1.0 Fine Arts Prepress/Desktop Publishing 1.0 CTE 1.0 Fine Arts Webpage/Digital Design 1.0 CTE 1.0 Fine Arts Commercial Photography I & II 1.0 to 2.0 CTE 1.0 Fine Arts Design Technology (Drafting/CAD) 1.0 to 2.0 CTE 1.0 Fine Arts IB Film I & II 1.0 to 2.0 Fine Arts 1.0 CTE Audio/Video Technology 1.0 to 2.0 CTE 1.0 Fine Arts Health & Fitness Primary Subject Credit Secondary Credit Family Health 0.5 Health & Fitness 0.5 CTE Nutrition & Wellness 0.5 CTE 0.5 Fitness Science Primary Subject Credit Secondary Credit AP Computer Science Principles 1.0 CTE 1.0 Science, non-lab AP Environmental Science 1.0 CTE 1.0 Science Lab Forensic Technology 1.0 CTE 1.0 Science Lab Anatomy & Physiology 1.0 Science Lab 1.0 CTE Natural Resource Biology 1.0 Biology Lab 1.0 CTE Intro to Engineering & Design 1.0 CTE 1.0 Science Lab Sustainable Design/IBESS SL 1.0 Science Lab 1.0 CTE Sports Medicine I 1.0 CTE 0.5 Health Sports Medicine II 1.0 CTE 1.0 Science Lab JROTC Primary Subject Credit Secondary Credit Air Force JROTC, Science of Flight 1.0 CTE 1.0 Science, non-lab Air Force JROTC, Cultural Studies 1.0 CTE 0.5 Social Studies Elective -
The College and Career Readiness Department is committed to ensuring every student graduates with one or more Industry Recognized Credential (IRC), which is an invaluable tool that helps students enhance their career opportunities. The IRC validates students’ knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform specific career-related tasks and responsibilities in a particular industry or profession, thereby improving their competitive advantage for entry level employment advancement and postsecondary education opportunities.