Curriculum
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At South Garner High School, we are proud to offer a focused and dynamic Career Academy experience. The Career Cluster Curriculum focus for our academy is outlined below, providing students with a clear pathway to explore, prepare for, and succeed in their future careers. These clusters are designed to align with industry standards and post-secondary opportunities, ensuring our students graduate ready for the workforce or further education.
Explore the Programs of Study and Career Clusters below to learn more about the exciting opportunities available through our academy.
4-Year Course of Study
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9th Grade Curriculum
Freshman Academy Courses
Students enrolled in the Academy will be cohorted in the following CORE courses:
- English I Honors
- World History Honors
Students enrolled in the Academy will be cohorted in the following ELECTIVE courses:
- Marketing
Students may select (3) additional elective courses during their Freshman year of study.
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10th Grade Curriculum
Sophmore Academy Courses
Students enrolled in the Academy will be cohorted in the following CORE courses:
- English II Honors
Students enrolled in the Academy will be cohorted in the following ELECTIVE courses:
- Logistics
- Microsoft Excel
Students may select (2) additional elective courses during their Sophmore year of study.
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11th Grade Curriculum
Junior Academy Courses
Students enrolled in the Academy will be cohorted in the following CORE courses:
- English III or AP English Language
Students enrolled in the Academy will be cohorted in the following ELECTIVE courses:
- Supply Chain Management
- Intro to Data Science
Students may select (2) additional elective courses during their Junior year of study.
- Enroll in Career and College Pathways courses at Wake Tech Community College
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12th Grade Curriculum
Senior Academy Courses
Students enrolled in the Academy will be cohorted in the following CORE courses:
- English IV or AP English Literature
- Economics & Personal Finance
Students enrolled in the Academy MUST complete the Academy Internship during the summer prior to their senior year or prior to the conclusion of their senior year.
Students may:
- Select (4) additional elective courses during their Senior year of study
- Enroll in Career and College Pathways courses at Wake Tech Community College
- Graduate Early
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Programs of Study:
Business Administration — Supply Chain Management (SCM) plays a significant role in the global economy and can make or break any business, which makes career exploration in this industry a perfect addition to your High School Experience. Careers interconnect components such as:
- Business Planning and Organizing
- Production Management
- Procurement Management
- Logistics Management
- Warehousing Management
- Customer Service Management
The Marketing Management program of study focuses on promoting products and services, understanding consumer behavior, engaging with communities, and driving business growth. It equips learners with skills in:
- Digital marketing
- Data analysis
- Brand promotion
- Customer relationship management
- Strategic communications
- Human-centered design
- Retail operations
This cluster is considered a Cross-Cutting Cluster, meaning the skills gained are applicable across all industries. Careers in this cluster span advertising agencies, marketing firms, consulting companies, and in-house roles across various sectors.
Optional Additional Concentrators:
In addition to the required Career Academy electives, students may select one additional CTE Pathway as a concentrator to further enhance their career exploration experience:
Data Science Concentration
Course Requirements- Microsoft Excel (*Academy Elective)
- Introduction to Data Science (*Academy Elective)
- SAS Base Programming
Management Concentration
Course Requirements- Business Essentials
- Business Management I
- Business Management II
Entrepreneurship Concentration
Course Requirements- Entrepreneurship I
- Entrepreneurship II
