Natural Resources Systems Career Possibilities


High School Graduate
 
Gardener Groundskeeper Landscaper
Farm Operator Timber Cutting Logger

Certificate - Associate Degree (1-3 years, may begin in the 11th Grade)
 
Science Technician Engineering Technician Agriculture Supply
Horticulture

Apprenticeship (4-6 years, may begin in 12th Grade)
 
Firefighter Well Drill Operator Chemical Lab Technician
Soil Conservation Technician Taxidermist Field Engineer
Instrument Make and Repair Refinery Operators

Baccalaureate (4-6 years, may begin in the 11th Grade)
 
Computer Programer Environmental Engineering Geophysicist/Geologist
Petroleum Engineer Mathematitician/Statistician Mining Engineer
Physicist/Astronomer Chemist Biologist
Agricultural Scientist Conservation Scientist Actuary
Computer Systems Analyst Landscape Architect Forester
Agriculture Manager Fisheries Manager Conservation Officer

These are only a few of many related careers, as many options are developing in these businesses and industries.  Your school's library or career resource center can provide additional information in MOIS, SIGI Plus, Discover, Bridges, and other references.


Recommended Courses


9th Grade
Core Curriculum:
10th Grade
Core Curriculum:
11th Grade
Core Curriculum:
12th Grade
Core Curriculum:
University University University University
English: Advanced English I English: Advanced English II English: Advanced English III English: Advanced English IV
Math: Algebra I or Geometry Math: Geometry or Algebra II Math: Algebra II or Trigonometry Math: Trigonometry or Calculus
Science: Biology Science: Chemistry Science: Physics Science: Advanced Topics or Biology II
Social Studies: Integrated Social Studies I Social Studies: Integrated Social Studies II Social Studies: Government/Economics Social Studies: Psychology, Parenthood, Sociology, or Current World Affairs
Physical Education/Health
College/Technical College/Technical College/Technical College/Technical
English: General or Advanced English I General or Advanced English II General or Advanced English III General or Advanced English IV
Math: Basic Algebra or Algebra I Math: Algebra I or Geometry Geometry or Algebra II Math: Algebra II or Trigonometry
Science: Biology or Life Science Science: Physical Science or Chemistry Science: Earth Science, Chemistry, or Physics Science: Biology II or Physics
Social Studies: Integrated Social Studies I Social Studies: Integrated Social Studies II Social Studies: Government/Economics Social Studies: Psychology, Parenthood, Sociology, or Current World Affairs
Physical Education/Health

Recommended Electives


9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade
Foreign Language: Spanish I or German I Foreign Language: Spanish II or German II Foreign Language: Spanish I/III or German I/III Foreign Language: Spanish II/IV or German II/IV
Technology I Tech/Business: Computer Math I or Computer Technology Tech/Business: Computer Math II or Computer Technology
Drafting I Drafting II Drafting I, II, or III
Speech
Technology I or II Technology IC or Tech II or Tech III St. Clair Technical Center Program Technology IC or Tech II or Tech III St. Clair Technical Center Program

Enrichment Electives


9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade
Band, Choir, or Chamber Ensemble Band, Choir, or Chamber Ensemble Band, Choir, or Chamber Ensemble Band, Choir, or Chamber Ensemble
Physical Education 2/3 Physical Education 2/3 Physical Education 2/3
Speech/Drama Yearbook Yearbook
Photography Photography


St. Clair Technical Center



School to Registered Apprenticeship

    Check with your High School Counselor about the opportunities for apprenticeship in Natural Resources Systems occupations.


College Dual Enrollment

    Students who have passed the High School Proficiency Test may elect to complete core course work at a college in the same subject areas or take specialty courses not offered at the high school with the local school paying the tuition.


Articulation Agreements

    Articulation agreements with St. Clair County Community College allow college credit for those high school students who have demonstrated a mastery level of knowledge and skills in articulated courses.  Contact your high school counselor to determine if any courses in your career program are included in these agreements.