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Worthington presentation outlines high-school pathways: IB, AP expansion, dual credit, pre-apprenticeships and potential CNA program
Summary
Director of Secondary Education Emily Greenwald briefed the board on graduation requirements, in-school pathways (IB, AP, EBA, STEM), dual-credit College Credit Plus with Columbus State, alternative programs (Worthington Academy, Linworth), YouScience career assessment and expanding pre-apprenticeships including a proposed 75-hour CNA program.
Director of Secondary Education Emily Greenwald presented a comprehensive overview of high-school program options available to Worthington students, emphasizing multiple pathways that accommodate college-bound and career-focused students alike.
Greenwald reviewed state graduation requirements (20 credits, competency via algebra I and English II assessments, and two state or local seals) and described in-school and partnership-based pathways. In-school offerings include the Entrepreneurial Business Academy (a four-year pathway at Thomas Worthington High School), Project Lead The Way STEM coursework (available at both traditional high schools and tied to a state technology seal), and the International Baccalaureate program at Worthington Kilbourne High School. Greenwald said the district currently offers 21 AP courses and will add an English 10 AP Seminar next year.
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