Middle school is a critical time for developing critical thinking and problem-solving strategies.
The online middle school program at Pathfinder Career Academy of Ohio is tuition-free. We designed our Ohio state-approved online middle school program with your child’s success in mind. We offer education for sixth, seventh, and eighth grade in our online middle school curriculum.
We strive to provide a relevant, engaging, and challenging online public school curriculum that is developmentally appropriate, meets their individual needs, and prepares them for high school.
* Course offerings are subject to change and may vary based on school staffing.
Career awareness refers to an individual’s understanding of various career options, industries, job roles, and the skills required to succeed. It involves developing a basic understanding of the diverse careers available, their qualifications and educational paths, and the potential growth opportunities within each field.
An “Intro to CTE” focus aims to expose students to the possibilities and benefits of pursuing a career through technical education, helping them make more informed decisions about their educational and career paths. It lays the foundation for students to explore specific CTE programs and pathways that align with their interests and goals. Intro to CTE will include defining career tech education, career pathways, skills development, industry exposure, educational pathways, hands-on learning, career exploration, and future opportunities. An in-depth introduction to CTE will prepare students to make an informed decision in their 11th grade year on what career pathway program they would like to pursue at Pathfinder Career Academy.
Students will engage in academic coursework that connects learning to career pathways through real-world applications, critical thinking, and employability skill-building. Listed are some examples of how Pathfinder’s academic and CTE teachers will incorporate real-world applications in your student’s coursework:
💡 English Language Arts (ELA) – Communication & Career Exploration
🧮 Mathematics – Practical Applications in Careers
🔬 Science – STEM & Career Connections
🌎 Social Studies – Economics & Careers
🚀 Career Exploration & Readiness
Students will participate in structured career exploration activities to learn about various career paths and align their interests with future goals.
✔ Naviance Interest Inventory – Students will complete self-discovery surveys to explore strengths, interests, and career options.
✔ Pathful Connect Activities – Virtual career exploration sessions with industry professionals.
✔ Career Exploration Elective – Introduction to the five Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways at Pathfinder Career Academy of Ohio:
✔ Job Exploration Journal – Students will keep a career research journal to reflect on different career interests.
Students will engage in real-world, hands-on projects that promote problem-solving, creativity, and innovation.
🔹 Kidvation Global Curriculum – Students will work through an entrepreneurship and innovation program, where they design, develop, and pitch a product to a panel of judges at the end of the year.
🔹 Community & Career Interviews – Students will interview a professional in a career of interest and present their findings.
🔹 Soft Skills in Action – Group projects will focus on teamwork, communication, leadership, and critical thinking.
Throughout the year, students will build essential workplace and leadership skills, including:
By the end of 6th grade, students will have:
✅ Explored various career options and identified interests.
✅ Developed essential soft skills for leadership and teamwork.
✅ Engaged in hands-on, real-world learning experiences.
✅ Created and pitched an innovative product idea.
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