Students Pathways
What are pathways? First and foremost, a Pathway is a community of students and teachers who share a common interest in an area of knowledge. Certain classes are designated as "Pathway Classes" and are tailored to meet the learning needs of those students. The Pathway also provides guidance for planning schedules, help in selecting classes, and opportunities to learn about career possibilities. Capital offers the following pathways: Social Studies, Arts, Technical, International Baccalaureate, Business Contact, Business Operations, and Science.
Social Studies
People in this section often:
- have a concern for people and their problems, are empathetic and patient
- get along well with others
- enjoy helping others learn
- are friendly and good at explaining things
- have strong verbal and writing skills
- are intuitive
Arts
People in this section often:
- like music, writing, entertainment, and art
- like to express themselves creatively
- like to work with tools and objects
- are interested in mechanical activities
- enjoy exploring the use of languages
Technical
People in this section often:
- like to tinker with objects and figure out how they work
- have the ability to work accurately and precisely
- are interested in mechanical activities
- prefer working with their hands
- have good hand-eye coordination
Science
People in this section often:
- think math and science are enjoyable
- like solving puzzles and games
- understand scientific principles
- apply facts to solve problems
- like working precisely and accurately
- are interested in theory
Business Conduct
People in this section often:
- like to plan and direct activities and organizations
- are organized, efficient, and work with numbers or words
- are ambitious and achievement-oriented
- are seen as leaders
- prefer work that is structured with clear guidelines
- are computer literate
International Baccalaureate
People in this section often:
- like challenging acedemic courses and plan to attend futher schooling after high school
- are motivated to read, write and discuss materials extensively
- think globally
- enjoy most academic disciplines and are talented in the liberal arts
- are committed to completing community service and being inolved with extra activities
Business Operations
People in this section often:
- are orginized, efficient, and comfortable doing detail work with numbers or words
- are disciplined and hardworking
- prefer work to be structured with clear guidelines
- would rather take direction for a task than give directions to others
- work in a systematic fashion
- do not mind repeated tasks
- have the ability to think logically and make decisions