HIGH SCHOOL PATHWAY PLANNING
2026 BENTONVILLE SCHOOLS
Student Success Planning Process Attend 8th Grade Tours In late December each junior high will take 8th grade students on tours of zoned high schools. Schedule SSP Appointment with a School Counselor By January 10 each year 8th graders receive directions and links to schedule an SSP. The appointment will be one hour on the high school campus in January, February, or March. Receive the Course Catalog Students in grade 8 will receive a course catalog to take home to parents in early January. Review the catalog and review our Welcome to High School website at BentonvilleK12.org. Attend Parent University Parent University is offered in early January each year. Families in any grade level are welcome to attend and get preliminary information about high school opportunities. More than 12 informational sessions are held on a range of topics and display tables are available to learn about career pathways. Please attend the event at either high school. Staff from both buildings will be present at both events. Attend the Appointment The 8th grade student and one or more guardians should attend the one hour appointment at the high school. Bring the course catalog and any career interest inventory or academic record information that you wish to bring. The student will receive a pass for an excused absence. Review Interests Review your career interest inventories completed in 8th grade and other advisory classes. Review Academic Strengths Review your academic strengths for choosing accelerated learning opportunities. Review Academic Deficits Review your academic deficits for planning academic supports and intervention programs.
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#9 Choose Your Core Pathway Choose your core pathway for Pre-AP, AP, IB, and other core courses. #10 Choose Your Elective Pathway Interests
Choose your elective interests. See the pathway charts in the Pathway Planning brochure. See detailed course descriptions in this catalog. These may be your career interests or hobby interests. Choose an interest where you can show commitment to some individual program while in high school. See sample plans at the back of the course catalog. Students may change pathways or explore more than one pathway, but a long-term commitment to at least one high school pursuit is advantageous to the subsequent college or career search.
Arkansas Student Success Plans relate to legislation in AR Act 930 of 2017 and Act 237 of 2023.
Career Pathways
Career pathways are a defined sequence of related courses that build in complexity and culminate in certifications and distinctions. Completing a series of courses in a pathway allows a student to show persistence to a goal, academic perseverance, and endurance. Students who are engaged in career pathways are more likely to focus on subjects that are relevant to their lifetime hobbies and career interests. Increased interest in courses leads to increased academic success. We are proud to offer at least 44 pathways with 9 in the advanced studies and the classics, 4 in visual and performing arts, and 26 in our premier Career Studies and Ignite Professional Studies programs. These pathways allow students to earn a “completer” cord (academic regalia for commencement ceremonies). The Arkansas Department of Career and Technical Education (DCTE) designates some pathways as H 2 because they correspond with Higher Wage fields and High Demand industries in our Arkansas economy. The ADE DESE, DCTE, State Chamber of Commerce, and related economic groups may change or update this list of H 2 fields regularly. Earning a credential of value (certification) in an H 2 pathway will qualify for a Diploma with Merit in the new Arkansas Success Ready Pathway to a Diploma program.
Animal and Veterinary Sciences CAREERS │ CERTIFICATIONS │ INTERNSHIPS
Foundation Course(s) Introduction to Agriculture
Concentrator Course(s) CASE Animal Science
Completer Course(s) CASE Veterinary Science Career Practicum
Embedded Certification Options
Beef Quality Assurance
Elanco Vet Med Applications Certified Vet Assistant ACT WorkKeys
Supporting Courses(s) Biology | Environmental Science | Physical Science | Anatomy & Physiology | Zoology
Related Junior High Course(s) Medical Detectives
H2 Pathway: This pathway is recognized as a Higher Wage, High Demand Pathway by the AR DCTE. AR DCTE regulations require that courses be taken in order: Foundation, Concentrator, and Completer Supporting Courses do not contribute to the “Completer” status. Bentonville Schools “Pathway Completers” earn a cord to wear in commencement ceremonies.
VETERINARIAN | ZOOLOGIST | GROOMER | LIVESTOCK BUYER | FOOD SCIENTIST FARM MANAGER | MEAT INSPECTOR | ANIMAL BIOTECHNOLOGIST | WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST
Plant Science CAREERS │ CERTIFICATIONS │ INTERNSHIPS
Foundation Course(s) Introduction to Agriculture
Concentrator Course(s) CASE Plant Science I
Completer Course(s) Plant Science II Career Practicum
Embedded Certification Options
OSHA
ACT WorkKeys
Supporting Courses(s) Unmanned Aerial Systems | AP Biology | AP Environmental Science
Related Junior High Course(s)
H2 Pathway: This pathway is recognized as a Higher Wage, High Demand Pathway by the AR DCTE. AR DCTE regulations require that courses be taken in order: Foundation, Concentrator, and Completer Supporting Courses do not contribute to the “Completer” status. Bentonville Schools “Pathway Completers” earn a cord to wear in commencement ceremonies.
AGRONOMIST | GENETICIST | GREENHOUSE MANAGER | HORTICULTURIST | RESTORATION ECOLOGIST | FLORIST | PEST MANAGEMENT | AGRICULTURAL SALES
Outdoor Recreation Industry CAREERS │ CERTIFICATIONS │ INTERNSHIPS
Foundation Course(s)
Concentrator Course(s) Outdoor Recreation I
Completer Course(s) Outdoor Recreation II Career Practicum
Introduction to Outdoor Recreation
Embedded Certification Options Leave No Trace Wilderness Risk Management Wilderness First Aid
ACT WorkKeys
Supporting Courses(s) Introduction to Business| | AP Economics | Outdoor Pursuits | Food Safety & Nutrition | Environmental Science | Biology
Related Junior High Course(s) Business Innovation | Introduction to Business | Leadership & Service Learning
H2 Pathway: This pathway is recognized as a Higher Wage, High Demand Pathway by the AR DCTE. AR DCTE regulations require that courses be taken in order: Foundation, Concentrator, and Completer Supporting Courses do not contribute to the “Completer” status. Bentonville Schools “Pathway Completers” earn a cord to wear in commencement ceremonies.
PARK RANGER | WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST | CONSERVATION OFFICER | GAME WARDEN | CAMP DIRECTOR FORESTRY TECHNICIAN | ECOTOURISM GUIDE | OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT SALES | SEARCH AND RESCUE
Culinary Arts and Restaurant Management CAREERS │ CERTIFICATIONS │ INTERNSHIPS
Foundation Course(s) Food Safety & Nutrition
Concentrator Course(s)
Completer Course(s)
Culinary & Restaurant Management I Culinary & Restaurant Management II Career Practicum UAPTC Certificate Program Ignite
Embedded Certification Options ServSafe Food Handler
ServSafe Allergens
ServSafe Manager ACT WorkKeys
Supporting Courses(s) Introduction to Business | Family & Consumer Science | Small Business Operations | Chemistry | Nutrition Science I
Related Junior High Course(s) Family & Consumer Science Investigations | Intro to Culinary Careers
AR DCTE regulations require that courses be taken in order: Foundation, Concentrator, and Completer Supporting Courses do not contribute to the “Completer” status. Bentonville Schools “Pathway Completers” earn a cord to wear in commencement ceremonies.
FOOD SCIENTIST | CULINARY SPECIALIST | RECIPE DEVELOPER | CHOCOLATIER | HEALTH COACH CERTIFIED NUTRITION SPECIALIST | FOOD SAFETY SPECIALIST | PASTRY CHEF | RESTAURATEUR | CHEF
Nutrition Science and Dietetics CAREERS │ CERTIFICATIONS │ INTERNSHIPS
Foundation Course(s) Food Safety & Nutrition
Concentrator Course(s)
Completer Course(s)
Nutrition Science I
Nutrition Science II Career Practicum Ignite-Health Sciences/ Culinary
Embedded Certification Options ServSafe Food Handler
ACT WorkKeys
Supporting Courses(s) Chemistry | Health | Professional Communication | Biology | Anatomy & Physiology | Introduction to Health Care | Family and Consumer Sciences
Related Junior High Course(s) Medical Detectives | Family & Consumer Science Investigations | Intro to Culinary Careers
AR DCTE regulations require that courses be taken in order: Foundation, Concentrator, and Completer Supporting Courses do not contribute to the “Completer” status. Bentonville Schools “Pathway Completers” earn a cord to wear in commencement ceremonies.
DIETITIAN | FOOD SCIENTIST | RESEARCHER | HEALTH COACH | SPORTS NUTRITION NUTRITIONAL THERAPIST | FOOD SERVICE MANAGER | FOOD AND NUTRITION WRITER
Medical Skills and Services CAREERS │ CERTIFICATIONS │ INTERNSHIPS
Foundation Course(s) Introduction to Health Care
Concentrator Course(s) Medical Terminology Anatomy & Physiology
Completer Course(s)
Emergency Medical Responder Career Practicum Ignite-Health Sciences
Embedded Certification Options Bloodborne Pathogens Stop the Bleed
BLS CPR HIPPA ACT WorkKeys
Supporting Courses(s) AP or IB Biology | Pre-AP Biology | AP Chemistry | AP Psychology| Advanced Math | Sports Injury Assessment Exercise Science
Related Junior High Course(s) Medical Detectives
H2 Pathway: This pathway is recognized as a Higher Wage, High Demand Pathway by the AR DCTE. AR DCTE regulations require that courses be taken in order: Foundation, Concentrator, and Completer Supporting Courses do not contribute to the “Completer” status. Bentonville Schools “Pathway Completers” earn a cord to wear in commencement ceremonies.
NURSE | PHYSICAL THERAPIST | PHARMACIST | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT | PHYSICIAN DENTIST | RADIOLOGY TECHNICIAN | PARAMEDIC | LABORATORY TECHNICIAN | GENERAL SURGEON
Sports Medicine CAREERS │ CERTIFICATIONS │ INTERNSHIPS
Foundation Course(s) Introduction to Health Care
Concentrator Course(s) Anatomy & Physiology
Completer Course(s) Sports Injury Assessment Exercise Science Career Practicum Ignite-Health Sciences
Embedded Certification Options Bloodborne Pathogens Stop the Bleed
BLS CPR NASM cPT HIPPA ACT WorkKeys
Supporting Courses(s) AP or IB Biology | Pre-AP Biology | Medical Terminology | AP Psychology
Related Junior High Course(s) Medical Detectives
AR DCTE regulations require that courses be taken in order: Foundation, Concentrator, and Completer Supporting Courses do not contribute to the “Completer” status. Bentonville Schools “Pathway Completers” earn a cord to wear in commencement ceremonies.
PHYSICAL THERAPIST | EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST | ORTHOPEDIC NURSE | PERSONAL TRAINER SURGEON | CHIROPRACTOR | ATHLETIC TRAINER | KINESIOTHERAPIST | SPORTS PSYCHOLOGIST
Pre-Educator CAREERS │ CERTIFICATIONS │ INTERNSHIPS
Foundation Course(s)
Concentrator Course(s)
Completer Course(s) NWACC Education Technology Ignite- Education Innovation
NWACC Child Growth & Development NWACC Intro to Education
Embedded Certification Options
Common Sense Educator
Google Educator ParaPraxis (CTA) ACT WorkKeys
Supporting Courses(s) College Algebra | AP or IB English | AP or IB Psychology | AP Seminar | Professional Communication | Family and Consumer Sciences
Related Junior High Course(s) Career Development | Leadership & Service Learning
H2 Pathway: This pathway is recognized as a Higher Wage, High Demand Pathway by the AR DCTE. AR DCTE regulations require that courses be taken in order: Foundation, Concentrator, and Completer Supporting Courses do not contribute to the “Completer” status. Bentonville Schools “Pathway Completers” earn a cord to wear in commencement ceremonies.
TEACHER | SUPERINTENDENT | COUNSELOR | PARAPROFESSIONAL | REGISTRAR PRINCIPAL | CURRICULUM DEVELOPER | DEAN | SCHOOL LIBRARIAN | ATHLETICS COACH
Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps CAREERS │ CERTIFICATIONS │ INTERNSHIPS
Foundation Course(s)
Concentrator Course(s)
Completer Course(s) Navy JROTC III-IV
Navy JROTC I
Navy JROTC II
Embedded Certification Options
ASVAB ACT WorkKeys
Supporting Courses(s) US History | AP Government | AP World History | AP Human Geography | Unmanned Aerial Systems | Cybersecurity | Software Development | AP Business | IB Business Management | Band | Orchestra | Athletics
Related Junior High Course(s) Career Development | Leadership & Service Learning
H2 Pathway: This pathway is recognized as a Higher Wage, High Demand Pathway by the AR DCTE. AR DCTE regulations require that courses be taken in order: Foundation, Concentrator, and Completer Supporting Courses do not contribute to the “Completer” status. Bentonville Schools “Pathway Completers” earn a cord to wear in commencement ceremonies.
SPECIAL AGENT | ADMINISTRATOR | SPECIAL FORCES OFFICER | NAVAL RESEARCH FOREIGN OFFICER | CIVIL ENGINEER | CYBER SPECIALIST | HUMAN INTELLIGENCE EXAMINER
Media Creation CAREERS │ CERTIFICATIONS │ INTERNSHIPS
Foundation Course(s) Introduction to Digital Arts
Concentrator Course(s)
Completer Course(s) Digital Media II Career Practicum Ignite- Digital Media
Digital Media I
Embedded Certification Options
Adobe PremierePro ACT WorkKeys
Supporting Courses(s) Art | Journalism | AP Art History | Professional Communications | Debate | Forensics | IB Business Management AP Business
Related Junior High Course(s) Introduction to Digital Arts | Business Innovations | Art
AR DCTE regulations require that courses be taken in order: Foundation, Concentrator, and Completer Supporting Courses do not contribute to the “Completer” status. Bentonville Schools “Pathway Completers” earn a cord to wear in commencement ceremonies.
TECHNICIAN | IT MANAGER | SALES REP | AUDIO ENGINEER | SOUND MIXER | RECORDING ENGINEER CONTENT PRODUCER | A/V SPECIALIST | FOLEY ARTIST | FILMMAKER | CAMERA OPERATOR
Advertising and Graphic Design CAREERS │ CERTIFICATIONS │ INTERNSHIPS
Foundation Course(s) Introduction to Digital Arts
Concentrator Course(s)
Completer Course(s) Digital Design II Career Practicum Ignite- Digital Media
Digital Design I
Embedded Certification Options
Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator ACT WorkKeys
Supporting Courses(s) Pre-AP Visual Arts | Creative Writing | Journalism | IB Business Management | AP Business |Introduction to Business | AP Art History | AP Studio Art
Related Junior High Course(s) Introduction to Digital Arts | Business Innovations | Art
AR DCTE regulations require that courses be taken in order: Foundation, Concentrator, and Completer Supporting Courses do not contribute to the “Completer” status. Bentonville Schools “Pathway Completers” earn a cord to wear in commencement ceremonies.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER | ADVERTISING DESIGNER | ART DIRECTOR | PHOTOGRAPHER MARKETING COORDINATOR | PHOTO EDITOR | ANIMATOR | DIGITAL ILLUSTRATOR | PHOTOJOURNALIST
Management and Entrepreneurship CAREERS │ CERTIFICATIONS │ INTERNSHIPS
Foundation Course(s)
Concentrator Course(s) Management & Entrepreneurship
Completer Course(s) Small Business Operations Career Practicum Ignite- Global Business
Introduction to Business AP Business with Personal Finance
Embedded Certification Options
MOS Excel
MOS Powerpoint/ MOS Word MOS Associate ACT WorkKeys
Supporting Courses(s) IB Business Management | AP Statistics | Outdoor Recreation | Banking &Finance | Supply Chain & Logistics I | AP or IB Psychology
Related Junior High Course(s) Business Innovation | Introduction to Business | Leadership & Service Learning
H2 Pathway: This pathway is recognized as a Higher Wage, High Demand Pathway by the AR DCTE. AR DCTE regulations require that courses be taken in order: Foundation, Concentrator, and Completer Supporting Courses do not contribute to the “Completer” status. Bentonville Schools “Pathway Completers” earn a cord to wear in commencement ceremonies.
SALES MANAGER | SENIOR MERCHANT | CATEGORY ANALYST | MARKETING MANAGER CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | CUSTOMER DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR | SMALL BUSINESS OWNER
Business Finance CAREERS │ CERTIFICATIONS │ INTERNSHIPS
Foundation Course(s)
Concentrator Course(s) Banking & Finance I
Completer Course(s) Banking & Finance II Career Practicum Ignite- Global Business
Introduction to Business AP Business with Personal Finance
Embedded Certification Options
MOS Excel
MOS Powerpoint/ MOS Word MOS Associate ACT WorkKeys
Supporting Courses(s) IB Business Management | AP Statistics | Outdoor Recreation | Management & Entrepreneurship | Supply Chain & Logistics I | AP or IB Psychology | AP Economics
Related Junior High Course(s) Business Innovation | Introduction to Business | Leadership & Service Learning
H2 Pathway: This pathway is recognized as a Higher Wage, High Demand Pathway by the AR DCTE. AR DCTE regulations require that courses be taken in order: Foundation, Concentrator, and Completer Supporting Courses do not contribute to the “Completer” status. Bentonville Schools “Pathway Completers” earn a cord to wear in commencement ceremonies.
FINANCIAL ANALYST | ACCOUNTANT | LOAN OFFICER | ACTUARY | INVESTMENT BANKER INSURANCE ADJUSTER | PROGRAM MANAGER | REAL ESTATE BROKER | TAX PREPARER
Supply Chain and Logistics CAREERS │ CERTIFICATIONS │ INTERNSHIPS
Foundation Course(s)
Concentrator Course(s) Supply Chain & Logistics I
Completer Course(s) Supply Chain & Logistics II Career Practicum Ignite- Global Business
Introduction to Business AP Business with Personal Finance
Embedded Certification Options
MOS Excel
MOS Powerpoint/ MOS Word MOS Associate ACT WorkKeys
Supporting Courses(s) IB Business Management | AP Statistics | Outdoor Recreation | Management & Entrepreneurship | Banking & Finance AP or IB Psychology | AP Economics
Related Junior High Course(s) Business Innovation | Introduction to Business | Leadership & Service Learning
H2 Pathway: This pathway is recognized as a Higher Wage, High Demand Pathway by the AR DCTE. AR DCTE regulations require that courses be taken in order: Foundation, Concentrator, and Completer Supporting Courses do not contribute to the “Completer” status. Bentonville Schools “Pathway Completers” earn a cord to wear in commencement ceremonies.
ANALYST | ACCOUNTANT | MANAGER | FLEET MANAGER | GLOBAL LOGISTICS TRANSPORTATION DIRECTOR | BUYER | WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS
Software Development CAREERS │ CERTIFICATIONS │ INTERNSHIPS
Foundation Course(s)
Concentrator Course(s) AP Computer Science A Software Development
Completer Course(s)
AP Computer Science Principles Introduction to Computer Science
Desktop Application Development Career Practicum Ignite Technology
Embedded Certification Options IT Specialist Computational Thinking IT Specialist Python IT Specialist Java
CLA-C Certified Associate Programmer ACT WorkKeys
Oracle Cert. Associate Java SE 8 Programmer PCAP Certified Associate Python Programmer
Supporting Course(s) Pre-Calculus | AP Statistics | Physics | Robotics & Automation Systems | Information Technology & Security | IB Business Management | AP Business with Personal Finance | Computer Science Internship | ASTATE Upskill- IOS Development | ASTATE Upskill- Game Development
Related Junior High Course(s) Automation & Robotics | Introduction to Computer Science | Advanced Math H2 Pathway: This pathway is recognized as a Higher Wage, High Demand Pathway by the AR DCTE. AR DCTE regulations require that courses be taken in order: Foundation, Concentrator, and Completer Supporting Courses do not contribute to the “Completer” status. Bentonville Schools “Pathway Completers” earn a cord to wear in commencement ceremonies.
NETWORK ENGINEER | DATA SCIENTIST | SYSTEMS ANALYST |SOFTWARE DEVELOPER HARDWARE ENGINEER | SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR | INFORMATION SECURITY ANALYST
Cybersecurity CAREERS │ CERTIFICATIONS │ INTERNSHIPS
Foundation Course(s) AP Computer Science Principles Introduction to Computer Science
Concentrator Course(s) AP Cybersecurity Information Technology & Security
Completer Course(s) Cybersecurity Career Practicum Ignite Technology
Embedded Certification Options IT Specialist Computational Thinking IT Specialist Device Configuration IT Specialist Python IT Specialist Cybersecurity
CompTia Security + CompTia Tech+ ACT WorkKeys
Supporting Courses(s) AP Calculus | AP or IB Physics | IB Business Management | AP Business with Personal Finance | AP Government | Computer Science Internship
Related Junior High Course(s) Automation & Robotics | Introduction to Computer Science | Advanced Math
H2 Pathway: This pathway is recognized as a Higher Wage, High Demand Pathway by the AR DCTE. AR DCTE regulations require that courses be taken in order: Foundation, Concentrator, and Completer Supporting Courses do not contribute to the “Completer” status. Bentonville Schools “Pathway Completers” earn a cord to wear in commencement ceremonies.
IT DIRECTOR | AUDITOR | CRYPTOGRAPHER | SPECIAL AGENT FBI | SOFTWARE SECURITY ENGINEER SYSTEMS DEVELOPER | FORENSICS ANALYST | SECURITY ARCHITECTURE | THREAT HUNTER
Robotics and Automation Systems CAREERS │ CERTIFICATIONS │ INTERNSHIPS
Foundation Course(s) AP Computer Science Principles Introduction to Computer Science
Concentrator Course(s) Robot: Physical Computing with Embedded Systems
Completer Course(s)
Robotics Advanced Career Practicum Ignite Technology | Industrial Design
Embedded Certification Options IT Specialist Computational Thinking IT Specialist Python
Arduino PCEPCertified Entry -Level Python Programmer ACT WorkKeys
Supporting Courses(s) Pre-Calculus | AP Physics I | Software Development | Engineering
Related Junior High Course(s) Automation & Robotics | Design & Modeling | Introduction to Computer Science | Advanced Math
AR DCTE regulations require that courses be taken in order: Foundation, Concentrator, and Completer Supporting Courses do not contribute to the “Completer” status. Bentonville Schools “Pathway Completers” earn a cord to wear in commencement ceremonies.
INVENTOR | SALES REP | PROGRAMMER | ROBOTICS DESIGN | SOFTWARE ENGINEER MECHANICAL ENGINEER | COMPUTER SCIENTIST | AEROSPACE ENGINEER | DATA SCIENTIST
Engineering CAREERS │ CERTIFICATIONS │ INTERNSHIPS
Foundation Course(s)
Concentrator Course(s) Engineering II - PLTW
Completer Course(s) Engineering Capstone-PLTW Career Practicum Ignite Industrial Design
Introduction to Engineering- PLTW
Embedded Certification Options
OSHA 10
Autodesk Fusion 360 ACT WorkKeys
Supporting Courses(s) Introduction to Architecture & Civil Engineering | Robot: Physical Computing with Embedded Systems | AP Calculus | AP Biology | AP Physics | AP Chemistry
Related Junior High Course(s) Design & Modeling | Automation & Robotics | Introduction to Computer Science | Advanced Math | Advanced Science
H2 Pathway: This pathway is recognized as a Higher Wage, High Demand Pathway by the AR DCTE. AR DCTE regulations require that courses be taken in order: Foundation, Concentrator, and Completer Supporting Courses do not contribute to the “Completer” status. Bentonville Schools “Pathway Completers” earn a cord to wear in commencement ceremonies.
ARCHITECT | DRAFTER | SURVEYOR | MECHANICAL ENGINEER | ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER BIOMEDICAL ENGINEER | PROJECT MANAGER | AERONAUTICAL ENGINEER | PETROLEUM ENGINEER
Construction Design CAREERS │ CERTIFICATIONS │ INTERNSHIPS
Foundation Course(s) Introduction to Construction
Concentrator Course(s) Construction Management I
Completer Course(s) Construction Management II Career Practicum Ignite Construction
Embedded Certification Options OSHA 10
NCCER Construction Technology ACT WorkKeys
Supporting Courses(s) Introduction to Architecture & Civil Engineering | Technical Theatre I | Math Beyond Algebra II | Physics | Environmental Science
Related Junior High Course(s) Design & Modeling | Automation & Robotics | Art
H2 Pathway: This pathway is recognized as a Higher Wage, High Demand Pathway by the AR DCTE. AR DCTE regulations require that courses be taken in order: Foundation, Concentrator, and Completer Supporting Courses do not contribute to the “Completer” status. Bentonville Schools “Pathway Completers” earn a cord to wear in commencement ceremonies.
CARPENTER | ELECTRICIAN | PROJECT MANAGER | FOREMAN | ESTIMATOR | SURVEYOR ARCHITECT | STRUCTURAL ENGINEER | WELDER | INSPECTOR | SALES MANAGER
Architecture and Civil Engineering CAREERS │ CERTIFICATIONS │ INTERNSHIPS
Foundation Course(s) Introduction to Architecture & Civil Engineering
Concentrator Course(s) Architecture & Civil Engineering I
Completer Course(s)
Architecture & Civil Engineering II Career Practicum Ignite- Construction Management
Embedded Certification Options
OSHA 10
Autodesk User Revit ACT WorkKeys
Supporting Courses(s) Visual Art Foundations I | Math Beyond Algebra II | Physics | AP Art History | Technical Theatre I | Environmental Science | Introduction to Construction
Related Junior High Course(s) Design & Modeling | Art | Advanced Math | Advanced Science
AR DCTE regulations require that courses be taken in order: Foundation, Concentrator, and Completer Supporting Courses do not contribute to the “Completer” status. Bentonville Schools “Pathway Completers” earn a cord to wear in commencement ceremonies.
ARCHITECT | URBAN PLANNER | CAD DESIGNER | GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER INTERIOR DESIGNER | FIRE PROTECTOR DESIGNER | LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT | CIVIL DESIGNER
English CAREERS │ CERTIFICATIONS │ INTERNSHIPS
Foundation Course(s) Creative Writing Mythology Literary Magazine I Journalism I
Concentrator Course(s) Journalism II Literary Magazine III Media Literacy
Completer Course(s) AP English Language IB English HL I Journalism III College English
Completer Course(s) AP English LIterature IB English HL II AP Seminar
AP Research Journalism IV
Embedded Certification Options
PMI Ready
Related Courses(s) AP Human Geography | AP World History | AP Art History
Related Junior High Course(s) English Advanced | Debate
Students earn a focus area completer cord for graduation by completing three credits in a given area. Only one course per column can count toward the three credits. Related Courses do not contribute to the completer status. A cord for “completer” status will be awarded once no matter how many programs of study are completed.
SPEECH WRITER | COPYWRITER | PROFESSOR | MARKETING ASSOCIATE | TRANSLATOR RESEARCHER | JOURNALIST | EDITOR | PARALEGAL | COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER | PUBLIC RELATIONS
Mathematics CAREERS │ CERTIFICATIONS │ INTERNSHIPS
Foundation Course(s) Advanced Algebra II
Concentrator Course(s)
Completer Course(s) AP Calculus AB AP Statistics IB Math App & Interp I SL
Completer Course(s) AP Calculus BC IB Math App & Interp I SL College Math
AP Precalculus
Embedded Certification Options
PMI Ready
Related Courses(s) Computer Science | AP Seminar | AP Research | Management & Entrepreneurship | Engineering
Related Junior High Course(s) Pre-AP Algebra
Students earn a focus area completer cord for graduation by completing three credits in a given area. Only one course per column can count toward the three credits. Related Courses do not contribute to the completer status. A cord for “completer” status will be awarded once no matter how many programs of study are completed.
CRYPTOGRAPHER | ACTUARY | INVESTMENT BANKER | STATISTICIAN | FINANCIAL ANALYST ENGINEER | OPERATIONS RESEARCH | LOGISTICS ANALYST | ACCOUNTANT | PROGRAMMER
Science CAREERS │ CERTIFICATIONS │ INTERNSHIPS
Foundation Course(s)
Concentrator Course(s) College Science in Any Year Pre-AP Chemistry Anatomy & Physiology
Completer Course(s) AP Physics I IB Physics I AP Chemistry AP Environmental Science
Completer Course(s) AP Biology IB Biology AP Physics II or C IB Physics II
Astronomy Pre-AP Biology
Embedded Certification Options
PMI Ready
Related Courses(s) Advanced Algebra II | AP Precalculus | AP Statistics | Intro to Agriculture | Engineering | Intro to Health Care
Related Junior High Course(s) Physical Science Integrated
Students earn a focus area completer cord for graduation by completing three credits in a given area. Only one course per column can count toward the three credits. Related Courses do not contribute to the completer status. A cord for “completer” status will be awarded once no matter how many programs of study are completed.
PHYSICIAN | ASTRONAUT | PHARMACIST | BIOLOGIST | ENGINEER | MICROBIOLOGIST FORENSIC SCIENCE TECHNICIAN | EPIDEMIOLOGIST | MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST | GEOLOGIST
History CAREERS │ CERTIFICATIONS │ INTERNSHIPS
Foundation Course(s) AP Human Geography
Concentrator Course(s)
Completer Course(s) AP Microeconomics / AP Macroeconomics AP European History
Completer Course(s) AP Government & Politics IB World Religions IB History of the Americas IB Psychology
AP Psychology AP US History
Any College Social Studies AP World History-Modern
Embedded Certification Options
Related Courses(s) AP Seminar | AP English Literature & Composition | AP Art History | AP Research | AP Business | Intro to Digital Arts | Journalism
Related Junior High Course(s) History Advanced
Students earn a focus area completer cord for graduation by completing three credits in a given area. Only one course per column can count toward the three credits. Related Courses do not contribute to the completer status. A cord for “completer” status will be awarded once no matter how many programs of study are completed.
ANTHROPOLOGIST | POLITICAL SCIENTIST | ATTORNEY | DEMOGRAPHER | CONGRESSIONAL STAFFER DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKER | JOURNALIST | DIPLOMAT | RESEARCHER | ARCHEOLOGIST
International Studies CAREERS │ CERTIFICATIONS │ INTERNSHIPS
Foundation Course(s) AP Human Geography AP World History
Concentrator Course(s) World Language II
Completer Course(s) World Language III
Completer Course(s) Any AP World Language IB World Language
Embedded Certification Options
Seal of Biliteracy
PMI Ready
Related Courses(s) AP Statistics | AP Art History | Supply Chain & Logistics | AP Government & Politics | IB World Religions IB English HI I & II
Related Junior High Course(s) Spanish | History Advanced
Students earn a focus area completer cord for graduation by completing three credits in a given area. Only one course per column can count toward the three credits. Related Courses do not contribute to the completer status. A cord for “completer” status will be awarded once no matter how many programs of study are completed.
INTERPRETER | FOREIGN OFFICER | HISTORIAN | POLITICAL ANALYST | TRAVEL AGENT | ECONOMIST INTERNATIONAL LAWYER | POLICY ANALYST | ADVERTISING MANAGER | INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
Communications CAREERS │ CERTIFICATIONS │ INTERNSHIPS
Foundation Course(s) College Public Speaking
Concentrator Course(s)
Completer Course(s)
Completer Course(s)
Debate II Forensics II
Debate III Forensics III AP Seminar
Debate IV Forensics IV AP Research
Embedded Certification Options
PMI Ready
Related Courses(s) AP Government & Politics | Journalism | AP Business | Intro to Digital Arts
Related Junior High Course(s) Forensics | Debate
Students earn a focus area completer cord for graduation by completing three credits in a given area. Only one course per column can count toward the three credits. Related Courses do not contribute to the completer status. A cord for “completer” status will be awarded once no matter how many programs of study are completed.
PUBLIC RELATIONS | PODCAST HOST | REPORTER | ATTORNEY | SPEECH WRITER | EVENT PLANNER | INTERNATIONAL LAWYER | POLICY ANALYST | ADVERTISING MANAGER | INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
Music CAREERS │ CERTIFICATIONS │ INTERNSHIPS
Foundation Course(s) Band II Choir II Orchestra II Music Lab (Guitar I)
Concentrator Course(s)
Completer Course(s)
Completer Course(s) AP Music Theory College Music Theory College Music History
Band III Choir III Orchestra III
Band IV Choir IV Orchestra IV
Embedded Certification Options
Related Courses(s) AP Art History | AP World History | AP Business | Intro to Business | Intro to Digital Arts
Related Junior High Course(s) Band | Choir | Orchestra
Students earn a focus area completer cord for graduation by completing three credits in a given area. Only one course per column can count toward the three credits. Related Courses do not contribute to the completer status. A cord for “completer” status will be awarded once no matter how many programs of study are completed.
SOUND ENGINEER | SONGWRITER | MUSICIAN | MUSIC THERAPIST | CONDUCTOR | PRODUCER ARRANGER | ACCOMPANIST | COMPOSER | FILM SCORER | LYRICIST | MARCHING BAND DIRECTOR
Theatre CAREERS │ CERTIFICATIONS │ INTERNSHIPS
Foundation Course(s) Theatre II Technical Theatre II Costume Design I
Concentrator Course(s) Theatre III Technical Theatre III IB Theatre I HL
Completer Course(s) Theatre IV Theatre Prod & Mgmt I IB Theatre II HL
Completer Course(s)
Theatre Prod & Mgmt II Any College Theatre Course
Embedded Certification Options
PMI Ready
Related Courses(s) Forensics | AP Literature & Composition | Creative Writing | Intro to Business | Intro to Digital Arts | Digital Media | Digital Design
Related Junior High Course(s) Theatre | Forensics | Intro to Digital Arts
Students earn a focus area completer cord for graduation by completing three credits in a given area. Only one course per column can count toward the three credits. Related Courses do not contribute to the completer status. A cord for “completer” status will be awarded once no matter how many programs of study are completed.
PRODUCER | ARTISTIC DIRECTOR | ACTOR | COSTUME DESIGNER | CHOREOGRAPHER BROADCASTER | WRITER | CASTING MANAGER | STAGE MANAGER | LIGHTING TECHNICIAN
Visual Arts CAREERS │ CERTIFICATIONS │ INTERNSHIPS
Foundation Course(s) Visual Art Foundations II Ceramics I Sculpture
Concentrator Course(s) Visual Art Foundations III Ceramics II
Completer Course(s)
Completer Course(s) AP Art History IB Visual Arts SL Any College Art Course
AP Drawing AP 2D Art AP 3D Art
Embedded Certification Options
PMI Ready
Related Courses(s) AP Human Geography | AP World History | AP English Literature & Composition | Literary Magazine | Journalism | Introduction to Digital Arts | Advertising & Graphic Design
Related Junior High Course(s) Art | Intro to Digital Arts
Students earn a focus area completer cord for graduation by completing three credits in a given area. Only one course per column can count toward the three credits. Related Courses do not contribute to the completer status. A cord for “completer” status will be awarded once no matter how many programs of study are completed.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER | PHOTOGRAPHER | ARTIST | CURATOR | ART THERAPIST | CERAMIST ILLUSTRATOR | ANIMATOR | INTERIOR DESIGNER | ART TEACHER | LANDSCAPE DESIGN
Arkansas Success Ready Graduate Student Success Plans Student Success Plans are established by 8th grade and updated annually to inform selection throughout the high school years.
Academic Core Courses Academic preparation is required for all students with flexibility to pursue personal interests and future goals.
Purposeful Courses in a Success Ready Pathway Career focused credits, fine arts, career and technical education, and advanced academic courses purposefully selected to build a pathway to a student’s unique postsecondary and career aspirations.
Diploma with Merit Students who have exceeded standard graduation requirements to earn a diploma with merit: ● Identified Credential of Value in High Wage, High Demand career field ● 12 or more college credit hours ● Arkansas Certified Pre-Apprenticeship for a Registered Apprenticeship ● AP Scholar (3 or higher on 3 AP exams) ● AP Scholar with Honor (3 or higher and 3.25 ave. on 4 AP exams) ● International Baccalaureate (IB) Scholar (4 or higher on 3 IB assessments) ● Cambridge Scholar (not offered in Bentonville School District) ● Seal of Biliteracy (and any completer status) ● ASVAB Score of 31 or completion of Enlistment Pathway
Diploma with Distinction Students who have earned merit and have completed:
● College Technical Certificate (approx. 30 college hours) ● Associates Degree (approx. 60 college credit hours) ● Cambridge AICE Diploma (not offered in Bentonville School District) ● International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma ● AP Scholar with Distinction (3 or higher and 3.25 ave. on 5 AP exams) ● AP Capstone Diploma (Seminar, Research, and 3 or higher on 4 more) ● ASVAB Score of 31 and current enlisted in the Armed Forces ● Youth Apprenticeship leading to a Registered Apprenticeship
The Arkansas Success Ready Graduate requirements were released in November 2024 for implementation in the coming years.
This Pathway Planning Guide is designed as a quick use guide to highlight career pathways and the Arkansas Success Ready Graduate Program.
Please access our complete course catalog with the QR Code or at Bentonvillek12.org > Menu > Departments > Academic Services > Secondary > Welcome to HS or Course Catalogs
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