Pathways Information
Graduation from Susquehanna Township High School, which is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, must be in accordance with the graduation standards established by that association, the School Board, and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Students in Grades 9-11 must take a minimum of 6.5 credits each year. Students in 12th Grade wishing to complete in athletics must take at least 4 credits to meet PIAA expectations. All PIAA participants must pass a minimum of 4.0 credits to maintain eligibility.
Any student who completes the 24 credits prior to senior year is eligible to receive his or her diploma as soon as all graduation requirements are completed.
CREDITS EARNED WHILE IN MIDDLE SCHOOL: Middle school students who successfully complete a Math course of Algebra I or beyond will count toward the 24 credit graduation requirement and will appear on the student’s transcript.
Beginning with the class of 2024, any math course taken in middle school will not count toward GPA or class rank. If a student takes a high school course in 8th grade, the class may count toward NCAA eligibility.
Credit Requirements
Subjects
English
Math
Science
Social Studies
Physical Education / Health
(1.5 Physical Education & .5 Health)
Arts & Humanities
(Includes are courses in Art, Drama, Foreign Language, & Music)
Elective Courses
(Any course over the graduation requirements listed above)
Minimum Graduation Credits
Credits
4.0
4.0
4.0
3.0
2.0
24.0
Pathways
- Arts & Communication
- Business, Finance & Information Technology
- Engineering & Industrial Technology
- Human Services
- Science & Health
Arts & Communication
Arts & Communication (AC)
Designed to cultivate students’ awareness, interpretation, application and production of visual, verbal and written work.
Cluster Areas
Arts (Performing Arts • Visual Arts • Publishing Arts), Audio/Visual Technology & Communications
Job examples in these clusters:
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Audio and Video Technicians
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Interior Designers
- Talent Directors
- Artists
- Musicians and Singers
- Film Producers
- Theater Set Designers
- Journalists
- Photographers
- Camera Operators
- Special Effects Artists and Animators
- Desktop Publishers
- Graphic Designers
Course Options in Arts & Communications
- 9th Grade Pathway Options
- 10th Grade Pathway Options
- 11th Grade Pathway Options
- 12th Grade Pathway Options
9th Grade Pathway Options
Science In Media
Ethnic Studies
Foundations of Perf. Arts
Sociology
Analyzing Social Science
Psychology
African American Literature
Journalism I & II
Creative Writing I & II
Spanish I
French I
Exploring Music
Jazz Performance Class
Band
Chorus
Orchestra
Fine Arts Foundation
Drawing for Designers
2D Art for Designers
Drawing I
Painting I
3D Design I
Illustration
10th Grade Pathway Options
Journalism I
Journalism II
Public Speaking
African American Literature
Yearbook
Creative Writing I
Creative Writing II
Mass Media
Mass Media (WHIP)
Foundations of Perf. Arts
Analyzing Social Science
Sociology
Ethnic Studies
Psychology
French I
French II
Spanish I
Spanish II
Spanish II Honors
Exploring Music
Jazz Performance Class
Band
Chorus
Orchestra
Music Theory
Fine Arts Foundation
Drawing for Designers
2D Art for Designers
Drawing I
Painting I
3D Design I
Illustration
Performance Studies I
Drawing II
Painting II
Topics in Drawing
Topics in 2D Art Design
AP Art History
Pattern Making I
Clothing & Fashion Textiles
Performance Studies I
Performance Studies II
Performance Studies IV
Performing Arts Professions I
Performing Arts Profess II
Performing Arts Profess III
Performing Arts Profess IV
11th Grade Pathway Options
Journalism I
Journalism II
Public Speaking
African American Literature
Shakespeare in Film
Yearbook
Creative Writing I
Creative Writing II
Mass Media
Mass Media (WHIP)
Foundations of Perf. Arts
Analyzing Social Science
Sociology
Ethnic Studies
Psychology
AP Psych
French I
French II
French III
Spanish I
Spanish II
Spanish II Honors
Spanish III
Spanish III Honors
AP Spanish
Exploring Music
Jazz Performance Class
Chorus
Orchestra
Music Theory
AP Music Theory
Fine Arts Foundation
Drawing for Designers
2D Art for Designers
Drawing I
Painting I
3D Design I
Illustration
Performance Studies I
Drawing II
Painting II
Drawing III
Painting III
Topics in Painting
Topics in Mixed Media/3D
Topics in Drawing
Topics in 2D Art Design
Topics in 3D Art & Mix Media
AP Art History
AP Studio Art: Drawing
AP Studio: 2D Art & Design
Pattern Making I
Pattern Making II
Clothing & Fashion Textiles I
Clothing & Fashion Textiles II
Performance Studies I
Performance Studies II
Performance Studies III
Performance Studies IV
Performing Arts Professions I
Performing Arts Professions II
Performing Arts Professions III
Performing Arts Professions IV
12th Grade Pathway Options
Journalism I
Journalism II
Public Speaking
African American Literature
Shakespeare in Film
Yearbook
Creative Writing I
Creative Writing II
Mass Media
Mass Media (WHIP)
Foundations of Perf. Arts
Analyzing Social Science
Sociology
Ethnic Studies
Psychology
AP Psych
French I
French II
French III
French IV Honors
Spanish I
Spanish II
Spanish II Honors
Spanish III
Spanish III Honors
Spanish IV Honors
AP Spanish
Exploring Music
Jazz Performance Class
Band
Chorus
Orchestra
Music Theory
AP Music Theory
Fine Arts Foundation
Drawing for Designers
2D Art for Designers
Drawing I
Painting I
3D Design I
Illustration
Performance Studies I
Drawing II
Painting II
Drawing III
Painting III
Topics in Painting
Topics in Mixed Media/3D
Topics in Drawing
Topics in 2D Art Design
Topics in 3D Art & Mix Media
AP Art History
AP Studio Art: Drawing
AP Studio: 2D Art & Design
AP Studio: 3D Art & Design
Senior Portfolio
Senior Portfolio Concentration
Pattern Making I
Pattern Making II
Pattern Making III
Clothing & Fashion Textiles I
Clothing & Fashion Textiles II
Clothing & Fashion Textiles III
Performance Studies I
Performance Studies II
Performance Studies III
Performance Studies IV
Performing Arts Professions I
Performing Arts Professions II
Performing Arts Professions III
Performing Arts Professions IV
Business, Finance & Information Technology
BUSINESS, FINANCE AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (BFIT)
Designed to prepare students for careers in the world of business, finance and information services.
Cluster Areas
Business Management & Administration, Finance, Marketing
Job examples in these clusters:
- Tax Preparers
- Technical Writers
- Editors
- Human Resources Specialists
- Public Relations
- Advertising Agents
- Bank Managers
- Financial Advisors
- Bill Collectors
- Actuaries
- Real Estate Agents
- Event Planners
Course Options in Business, Finance & Information Technology
9th Grade Pathways
10th Grade Pathways
Public Speaking
Analyzing Social Science
Sociology
Ethnic Studies
Law in Society
Criminal Law
Business & Computer Aps I
Business & Computer Aps II
Business & Computer Aps III
Computer Programming
Accounting I
Accounting II
Entrepreneurship
Financial Management
AP Computer Sciences
Tech Tutors (Hanna Geeks)
French I
French II
Spanish I
Spanish II
Spanish II Honors
11th Grade Pathways
Public Speaking
Analyzing Social Science
Sociology
Ethnic Studies
Law in Society
Criminal Law
Business & Computer Aps I
Business & Computer Aps II
Business & Computer Aps III
Computer Programming
Accounting I
Accounting II
Entrepreneurship
Financial Management
AP Computer Sciences Computer Information Systems
Tech Tutors (Hanna Geeks)
French I
French II
French III
Spanish I
Spanish II
Spanish II Honors
Spanish III
Spanish III Honors
AP Spanish
12th Grade Pathways
Public Speaking
Analyzing Social Science
Sociology
Ethnic Studies
Law in Society
Criminal Law
Business & Computer Aps I
Business & Computer Aps II
Business & Computer Aps III
Computer Programming
Accounting I
Accounting II
Entrepreneurship
Financial Management
AP Computer Sciences Computer Information Systems
Tech Tutors (Hanna Geeks)
French I
French II
French III
French IV Honors
Spanish I
Spanish II
Spanish II Honors
Spanish III
Spanish III Honors
Spanish IV Honors
AP Spanish
Engineering & Industrial Technology
ENGINEERING AND INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (EIT)
Designed to cultivate students’ interests, awareness and application to areas related to technologies necessary to design, develop, install or maintain physical systems.
Cluster Areas
Architecture and Construction, Manufacturing, Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
Job examples in these clusters:
- Construction Laborers
- Electricians
- Roofers
- Welders
- Woodworkers
- Machinists
- Automotive Technicians and Mechanics
- Crane Operators
- Flight Attendants
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs
- Pilots
Course Options in Engineering & Industrial Technology
9th Grade Pathways
10th Grade Pathways
11th Grade Pathways
Introduction To Engineering
Public Speaking
Sociology
Ethnic Studies
French I
French II
French III
AP French
Spanish I
Spanish II
Spanish II Honors
Spanish III
Spanish III Honors
AP Spanish
Tech Ed I
Tech Ed II
Drafting & Design I
Architect/Drafting & Design II
Graphic Communication I
Introduction to Information Technology
12th Grade Pathways
Introduction To Engineering
Public Speaking
Sociology
Ethnic Studies
French I
French II
French III
French IV Honors
Spanish I
Spanish II
Spanish II Honors
Spanish III
Spanish III Honors
Spanish IV Honors
AP Spanish
Tech Ed I
Tech Ed II
Drafting & Design I
Architect/Drafting & Design II
Graphic Communication I
Introduction to Information Technology
Human Services
HUMAN SERVICES (HS)
Designed to cultivate students’ interests, skills and experience for employment in careers related to human needs.
Cluster Areas
Education & Training, Government & Public Administration, Hospitality and Tourism , Human Services, Law, Public Safety Corrections & Security
Job examples in these clusters:
- Interpreters and Translators
- Teachers
- Writers/Authors
- Political Scientists
- Reporters
- Hotel Managers
- Chefs and Head Cooks
- Travel Agents
- School Psychologists
- Mental Health Counselors
- Social Workers
- Police Officers
- Lawyers
- Security Guards
- Fire Inspectors
Course Options in Human Services
Science & Health
SCIENCE AND HEALTH (SH)
Designed to cultivate students’ interests in the life, physical and behavioral sciences. In addition, the planning, managing, and providing of therapeutic services, diagnostic services, health information and biochemistry research development.
Cluster Areas
Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources, Health Science, Information Technology, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)
Job examples in these clusters:
- Fish and Game Wardens
- Agricultural Technicians
- Dieticians
- Athletic Trainers
- Nurses
- Pharmacists
- Computer Hardware Engineers
- Software Developers
Course Options in Science & Health
9th Grade Pathways
10th Grade Pathways
Life Science Lab Exploration
Physics Science Lab Exploration
Science In Media
In-depth Science Fair Project
Public Speaking
Analyzing Social Science
Sociology
Ethnic Studies
Psychology
French I
French II
Spanish I
Spanish II
Spanish II Honors
Health
Team Activities
Lifetime Activities
Racquet Activities
Ultimate Games
Biomechanics
Intro To Sports Medicine
11th Grade Pathways
Physics Science Lab Exploration
Science In Media
In-depth Science Fair Project
Forensic Science
Astronomy
Public Speaking
Analyzing Social Science
Sociology
Ethnic Studies
Psychology
AP Psych
French I
French II
French III
Spanish I
Spanish II
Spanish II Honors
Spanish III
Spanish III Honors
AP Spanish
Health
Team Activities
Lifetime Activities
Racquet Activities
Ultimate Games
Biomechanics
Intro To Sports Medicine
12th Grade Pathways
Life Science Lab Exploration
Physics Science Lab Exploration
Science In Media
Forensic Science
Advanced Forensic Science
Astronomy
In-depth Science Fair Project
Public Speaking
Analyzing Social Science
Sociology
Ethnic Studies
Psychology
AP Psych
French I
French II
French III
French IV Honors
Spanish I
Spanish II
Spanish II Honors
Spanish III
Spanish III Honors
Spanish IV Honors
AP Spanish
Health
Team Activities
Lifetime Activities
Racquet Activities
Ultimate Games
Biomechanics
Intro To Sports Medicine
Strength & Condition