WHS CCP Leadership and Public Service Brochure

Waterford High School PATHWAYS

Leadership and Public Service

Paving the way towards College and Career

The Leadership and Public Service pathway helps prepare students for careers in planning, managing, and providing legal, public safety, and protective services.

Virtually every occupation can be found within government. The federal government defends the public from foreign aggression; represents the nation’s interests abroad; deliberates, passes and enforces laws; and administers many different programs. State and local governments pass laws or ordinances and provide vital services to constituents. There are many opportunities in government in every career area.

WHS Leadership and Public Service Pathway could lead to the following careers: 

Communications Director



Legislative Analyst



Elementary School Teacher



Police Officer



Urban Planner



Paralegal



School Principal



Emergency Management Director



Lawyer



Corrections Officer



Librarian



Diplomat



Guidance Counselor

Leadership and Public Service Pathway at Waterford High School The Leadership and Public Service Pathway at WHS is a unique opportunity for students to pursue courses of study that will prepare them for post secondary experiences in the fields of government, law enforcement and public service. WHS is proud to offer this Pathway Program that will increase students’ understanding of the connection between academics and potential career choices.

Leadership and Public Service Pathway Pathway Courses Available        

CONTEMPORARY AFFAIRS CRIMINAL JUSTICE JOURNALISM SENIOR INTERNSHIP INTRODUCTION TO SPEECH THE MODERN WORLD PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT I SPANISH FOR CAREER COMMUNICATION PRE-CALCULUS FORENSICS FOR FUTURE PRESIDENTS DISCRETE MATH CHILD DEVELOPMENT LIFEGUARDING ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY ATHLETIC EXPERIENCE CRIMINAL JUSTICE FIRST AID/CPR

        

College Credit Opportunities       

ECE ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AP CALCULUS AP STATISTICS EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AP PSYCHOLOGY AP/ECE SPANISH AP FRENCH

Co-Curricular Opportunities in the Leadership and Public Service Pathway        

YOUNG LEADERS PROGRAM ADOLESCENT LEADERSHIP AND LEARNING INSTITUTE SCHOOL/CLASS COUNCIL PRINCIPAL’S FORUM KEY CLUB PEER TUTORING AND MEDIATION NATIONAL AND WORLD LANGUAGE HONOR SOCIETIES LEARNING THROUGH SERVICE

WATERFORD HIGH SCHOOL

Waterford High School is a comprehensive high school that offers students rich educational and co-curricular experiences in a supportive , nurturing environment.

Waterford students have a vast array of options from which to choose. Waterford High School’s motto is “Enter to Learn, Leave to Achieve”. We strive to enhance our students’ educational experiences so that they have the opportunity to build the future.

To learn more about the Leadership and Public Service Pathway and to take steps to pursue this exciting avenue, please contact the Waterford High School Guidance Office at 860-437-6956 or check out the College and Career Pathways website at www.waterfordschools.org/whs.

Waterford High School 20 Rope Ferry Road Waterford, CT 06385 Phone: 860-437-6956 Fax: 860-447-7928 E-mail: jadler@waterfordschools.org