What are Program Pathways?
Program Pathways are specialized programs that offer a comprehensive and integrated set of courses, supports, and experiences that may be spread over a number of semesters or years. A student’s program pathway reflects the goals that motivate him/her to complete secondary school and leads to an initial post secondary destination. Program pathways provide students and their families with a greater variety and a wider range of program options. The strength of a program pathway comes from a good combination of complementary courses, supports, and community experiences. (An Educator’s Guide to Program Pathways, 2005)

“Pathways thinking” signals a new way to engage in the course selection process. Students and parents are encouraged to “begin with the end in mind” and investigate, select, and sequence courses, supports, and experiences in ways that maximize students’ opportunities for a successful outcome. Program pathways provide students and their families with a greater variety and a wider range of program options than have been previously available.

School-based program pathway brochures are available in the Guidance office for students and parents.