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Grady High School
Pathways Presentation

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    Fibers and Fashion
Une Belle Revolution is the ONLY fully
implemented fashion program in a
public high school in the country. Our
fashion students learn all aspects of
fashion history, design, patterning
and construction, and sewing.
The Pathway culminates in the
development of a full line of custom
couture.

2D Drawing, Painting,
and Photography Pathway
The visual art pathway allows a
student to explore their
imagination with a wide variety of
art making, art history, and
exhibition experiences. Grady has
one of the only traditional photo
darkrooms available. Our students
create their portfolios in one of
the most notoriously excellent
programs in the state.

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Acting & Directing Pathway
Do you want to be an actor or director
for stage or film? This is your path.
Beginning in 9th grade, you’ll learn the basics of
acting and technical theatre. From there, you’ll
specialize in acting and directing for film and
theatre and then eventually either direct a play or
make short films. Or both.

9th grade class: “Theatre Arts I - Fundamentals”

Audio Video Tech &
FilM Pathway
Welcome to Grady High School's award-winning and
industry certified AVTF program. We look forward to
teaching you how writing, thorough planning, practice,
technological savvy and teamwork can lead to producing
great work. Please take a look at our YouTube channel to
view our student newscast Grady News Now.

Class taught in the Audio Video Technology pathway
include: Audio Video Technology & Film I, Audio Video
Technology & Film II and Audio Video Technology & Film
III. Click on the tab above for more info on each course.

Band Pathways
                    Music and rhythm find their way
                into the secret places of the soul.(Plato)
Concert Band Concentration: The Band pathway we travel abroad through
music and it’s many faces , exploring historical to help create new style to tell
and rewrite your story. We offer 3 levels of training for the students,
beginners, intermediate advanced levels for our musicians.
Our students perform in All-State Concert, Jazz bands, UGA Janfest, Honors
band, Governor's Honors.

   Music is your own experience, your own thoughts, your wisdom.
If you don’t live it, it won’t come out of your horn. (Charlie Parker)
Jazz Knights Concentration: At the heart of any jazz program are music
theory courses that break down this musical genre into its technical parts and
look at how jazz music moves between keys, chords, and modes. You’ll also study
the history of jazz and its influence on other American musical traditions, such
as the blues.

Business MAnagement &
administration Pathway
Students gain knowledge of business principles, the impact of financial decisions, and technology
proficiencies demanded by business combine to establish the elements of this course. Emphasis is
placed on developing proficient fundamental computer skills required for all career pathways.
Students will learn essentials for working in a business environment, managing a business, and
owning a business.

Students will get an overview of business law while concentrating on the legal aspects of business
ownership and management. Legal issues addressed include court procedures, contracts, torts,
consumer law, employment law, environmental law, international law, ethics, and the role of the
government in business. Students develop an understanding of entrepreneurship and focus on
recognizing a business opportunity, starting a business, operating and maintaining a business.
Students will be exposed to the development of critical thinking, problem solving, and innovation in
this course as they will either be the business owner or individuals working in a competitive job
market in the future.

Digital Design Pathway
Students enrolled in this pathway will
learn digital media applications using
elements of text, graphics, animation, sound,
video and digital imaging for various format.
Emphasis will be placed on effective use of
tools for interactive multimedia production
including storyboarding, visual development,
project management, digital citizenship, and
web processes.

 9th Grade Class: Introduction to Digital Technology

Engineering Pathway
  Foundation of Engineering consists if base engineering
  concepts. Students in this class will get basic experience in
  programs such as Autodesk Inventor using solidprofessor and
  whitebox learning.
  Engineering Concepts build upon previous student previous
  knowledge. Giving them the opportunity to apply their skills in
  digital design to the concepts in engineering.
  Engineering Applications, is the third and final course in
  this pathway. Students get unique opportunities to combine
  their knowledge of engineering with creative concepts. This
  class allows students to apply everything they have learned to
  the world of engineering.
“Engineering or technology is all about using the power of science to make life better for people,
to Reduce cost, to improve comfort, to improve productivity.” -Narayana Murthy

Fashion Marketing Pathway
 This pathway introduces students to the fashion industry including
 the fundamentals of fashion marketing, types of businesses involved
 in the industry, and the array of career opportunities available in
 fashion marketing. Students will develop skills in such areas as
 fashion economics, marketing segmentation and target marketing,
 product selection and buying, and inventory systems.

 Advanced Fashion Marketing focuses on the application of
 knowledge and the performance of key skills required in a retail
 environment. Students develop skills in pricing, visual
 merchandising, advertising, special promotions, professional sales,
 and customer service. They will be able to explain the fashion cycle
 and the use of fashion forecasting as well as learn to understand
 the concept of economics and the laws regulating the fashion
 industry.

French Pathway
    Reasons for parents & students to choose French:
•     A language that promotes linguistic
      diversity (SAT scores)
•     A language for the job market
•     A language for higher education
•     A language that enriches other
      languages, including English
•     A language of international relations
•     A language that opens up the world
•     A language of culture
•     A career asset

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Graphic Communications
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Pathway
Students in this course master the fundamentals of the
graphic communications industry including graphic design,
traditional and modern printing processes, and the
functions of a production lab. Students will apply the
principles to the development and execution of printed
products, specializing in digital output and screen printing.                         Preparing designs
                                                                                      for production
Graphic Communications is defined as the processes and industries that create,
develop, produce, and disseminate products utilizing or incorporating words or
images to convey information, ideas, and feelings.                                            Screen printing
                                                                                                        rocks!

Guitar Pathway
Guitar pathway focuses on basic
musicianship skills in small
ensemble setting. Students must
take three semesters to complete
pathway

JROTC Pathway
APS JROTC's Mission: Motivating young people to be
college and career ready (better) citizens.

APS JROTC’s Vision for Hope: Cadet-led program setting
students on a glide-path to success (life skills) through
leadership, self-discipline, rigor, accountability,
teachable moments, and service(experience and
exposure) – allowing them to thrive as college or career
ready citizens (opportunity).

Latin Pathway                    Courses offered: Latin I, II, III, IV, AP Latin

Latin is NOT a dead language.
 It’s a “said” language,
 a “read” language,
 a “get inside your head” language,
It’s a “well-bred” language,
 a “get ahead” language,
 a “widespread” language,
 a “help you get into med-school” language.
But Latin is NOT a dead language.
                                              Requirement: 3 or more years of Latin

Multimedia and Print
Grady’s newspaper, the
Southerner, and magazine, Nexus,
are nationally-recognized. The
Southerner is consistently the top-
ranked high school newspaper in
Georgia.
In this pathway, students write
and design with creative and
investigative minds by their sides.
This pathway encourages
individual thinking and quality in
reporting, writing, photography
and presentation in print, online
and multimedia (video and audio).

9th grade class: Journalism 1

Musical Theatre Pathway
Do you want to sing, dance and act in
musicals? This is your path.
Start with the basics of acting and music with a
class taught by teachers of both. From there, you’ll
take voice classes while learning how to perform
songs from many styles of musical theatre. When
you’re ready, perform in a musical that will
showcase your talent for everyone to see.

9th grade class: “Musical Theatre I”

Orchestra Pathway
The Orchestra Pathway is designed to
develop the musicianship skills of string
musicians using repertoire from various
time periods and genres. 3 different levels
of orchestra are offered to accommodate
complete beginners to advanced level
musicians. 3 years of orchestra is
required to complete the pathway.

Spanish Pathway
Students who want to become bilingual in today’s
international society or who want to increase
their English literacy and analytical thinking
skills benefit for enrolling in Spanish Pathway.
Students have the opportunity to participate in
National Contests and Immersion Camps.
Students must earn three credits; one of which
can be AP / Dual Enrollment.

Sports & Entertainment
Marketing Pathway
The business of entertainment, including
movies, concerts, theme parks, and sporting
events have a tremendous impact on our
economy and provide many career
opportunities. This pathway focuses on the
business of sports and entertainment and
the use of sports and entertainment as a
marketing tool.

Technical Theatre Pathway
Want to know what goes on behind the scenes?
How sets, costumes, lights and sound work for a
play? This is your path.

No Techie, No Show…
Grady boasts one of the busiest stages in the state. We cover the
skills necessary to build theatrical sets and props, control the
lights and sound, and handle the complexities of all kinds of
performances. Since all the world’s a stage, we also handle
signage, welding, environmental design, and gallery installation.

9th grade class: “Theatre Arts I - Fundamentals”

Vocal Music/Chorus
 Pathway
The Vocal Music Pathway is designed
to give singers the opportunity to
develop their vocal and musical skills. A
variety of Chorus and Musical Theatre
classes and performance opportunities
are offered to meet the individual needs
of singers. Emphasis is placed on
learning and performing music from a
variety of styles and time periods.

Welcome to
Grady High School!