Pathways to Global Citizenship Program
The Pathways to Global Citizenship Program includes 5 academic pathways and 11 thematically grouped sequences. Academic pathways are intended to ensure that all students have a rigorous academic experience commensurate with their interests and academic goals. Each pathway encourages students to identify and engage with topics of global significance while developing and refining skills in performance, research, critical thinking, evaluation, and synthesis of ideas.
The goals of Pathways To Global Citizenship are to support students in:
- Identifying and engaging with topics of global significance;
- Developing skills in research, critical thinking, evaluation, or synthesis of ideas;
- Exploring academic interests; and
- Encouraging leadership and community involvement
The pathways/sequences below are open to all Gainesville High School students. Those denoted as transfer are the only ones available to students not zoned for Gainesville High school. Students interested in participating in a transfer program must follow the Specialty Program application process.
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1. Language & Culture Pathway
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2. Engineering, Math, & Automation Pathway
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3. Science, Health, & Medicine Pathway
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4. Social Science & Criminology Pathway
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5. Independent Studies & Scholarship Pathway
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Program Information
Students participating in this program will transfer to the program location for all courses and activities. Express Bus Transportation is available to accepted students living outside the program location boundaries through Specialty Program Transportation.
Gainesville High School Pathways To Global Citizenship Program Sequencing
Sample course selections are listed below. Each student will draft a plan with their counselor.
1. Language & Culture Pathway
Writing and Communication Sequence
Students studying in the Writing and Communication pathway will earn four credits within their concentration.
Fine and Performing Arts Sequence
Students studying in the Fine and Performing Arts pathway will earn four credits within their concentration.
World Language and Culture Sequence
Students studying in the World Languages and Culture pathway will earn six credits within their concentration, including at least two at the Advanced Placement level.
| AP European History | AP Seminar |
| AP Human Geography | AP World History |
| AP Research | Global Connections in Multicultural Literature |
2. Engineering, Math & Automation Pathway
Engineering, Design, and Construction Transfer Program
Students studying in the Engineering, Design, and Construction pathway will earn four credits within their concentration. Students who apply to the Engineering, Design, and Construction Pathway will be required to take PLTW Engineering coursework in grades 9 and 10 prior to studying Building Trades in grades 11 and 12.
| Civil Engineering and Architecture (PLTW) | Introduction to Engineering Design (PLTW) |
| Computer Integrated Manufacturing (PLTW) | PLTW Elective (11th grade) |
| Construction (12th grade) | Principles of Engineering (PLTW) |
| Engineering Drawing and Design |
Coding, Gaming, and Robotics Sequence
Students studying in the Coding, Gaming, and Robotics pathway will earn four credits within their concentration.
Mathematics Sequence
Students studying in the Mathematics pathway will earn six credits within their concentration, including at least two at the Advanced Placement level. Students who apply to the Mathematics Pathway should have completed Geometry in middle school.
3. Science, Health, & Medicine Pathway
Biomedical Sciences Sequence
Students studying in the Biomedical Sciences pathway will earn four credits within their concentration. Students will be required to study PLTW Biomedical Science coursework in grades 9 and 10.
Global Ecology Sequence
Students studying in the Global Ecology pathway will earn four credits within their concentration.
| AP Biology | AP Physics C: Mechanics |
| AP Chemistry | AP Research |
| AP Environmental Science | AP Seminar |
| AP Human Geography | Biology 2: Ecology |
| AP Physics 1 | Earth Science 2: Oceanography |
| AP Physics 2 |
Science Sequence
Students studying in the Science pathway will earn six credits within their concentration, including at least two at the Advanced Placement level.
| AP Biology | AP Physics C: Mechanics |
| AP Chemistry | AP Research |
| AP Environmental Science | AP Seminar |
| AP Physics 1 | Biology 2: Genetics |
4. Social Science & Criminology Pathway
Criminal Justice Sequence
Students studying in the Criminal Justice pathway will earn four credits within their concentration.
History and Political Science Sequence
Students studying in the History and Political Science pathway will earn six credits within their concentration, including at least two at the Advanced Placement level.
| AP Economics | AP Seminar |
| AP European History | AP Government and Politics: U.S. |
| AP Human Geography | U.S. and Virginia History |
| AP Psychology | Psychology 1 |
| AP Research |
5. Independent Studies & Scholarship Pathway
Business and Marketing Sequence
Students studying in the Business and Marketing pathway will earn four credits within their concentration.
| Accounting | AP Seminar |
| Advanced Accounting | Business Management |
| AP Economics | Marketing |
| AP Research | Sports and Entertainment Management |
Health and Wellness Sequence
Students studying in the Health and Wellness pathway will earn four credits within their concentration.
| Personal Fitness | Nutrition and Wellness |
| Principles of Weight Training and Conditioning | Sports Medicine 1 |
| AP Research | Sports Medicine 2 |
| AP Seminar |
Pathways To Global Citizenship Transfer Program
Biomedical Sciences Transfer Program
Candidates will complete four courses within their concentration, allowing for the exploration of connections among science, wellness, and biomedical classes.
Engineering, Design, and Construction Transfer Program
Candidates will successfully complete four courses within a concentration allowing for the exploration of interrelated concepts required of engineers, mathematicians, or physicists.
Mathematics Transfer Program
Candidates will successfully complete six courses within a concentration allowing for the exploration of interrelated concepts required of engineers, mathematicians, or physicists. At least two of the courses will be at the Advanced Placement level.