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This page describes the diverse extracurricular opportunities that Pathways High offers. We offer sports, clubs, and theater at our school. EXTRACURRICULARS. At Pathways High, students have the chance to explore opportunities beyond the classroom through our diverse extracurricular activities, including sports, clubs, and theater. These programs enrich their learning experience and foster personal growth. All offerings are students informed and driven, so students may work together to create new opportunities if they desire. Pathways High Extracurricular Opportunities Sports At Pathways High, we believe sports play a vital role in shaping well-rounded individuals. Our athletics program encourages teamwork, discipline, and perseverance, while fostering school spirit and a sense of community. We are a member of the Indian Trails Conference. Clubs All clubs are entirely student-driven and student-led, offering endless opportunities for creativity, leadership, and exploration! These clubs take place after school and are supported by at least one staff advisor to provide guidance and ensure success. Theater Step into the spotlight with Pathways High's vibrant Theater Department! Whether you're an aspiring actor, director, or stage crew enthusiast, our program offers students the chance to explore their creative talents both on and off the stage. Sports Clubs Theater

Launch your future at Pathways High! Explore diverse pathways: colleges, careers, apprenticeships, military. We prepare you for success beyond graduation. PROJECT-BASED LEARNING POST-SECONDARY PATHWAYS POST SECONDARY PATHWAYS . The function of education is to help students find their purpose, light their fires, and pursue their unique pathways. There are as many pathways to success and fulfillment as there are individuals. Here are some of the postsecondary pathways – 2-year and 4-year college, industry careers, trade apprenticeships, and military careers – our students are pursuing. Check what our Alumni are up to

Craft your future at Pathways High! Explore the IMPACT Year program: internships, apprenticeships, certifications, and dual enrollment. Get real-world experience and graduate career-ready. PROJECT-BASED LEARNING IMPACT YEAR IMPACT YEAR . IMPACT Experiences FAQs LISTEN We believe that connecting students to adults and career opportunities in our region creates a pipeline of exceptional young adults who want to remain here and contribute to a thriving community. IMPACT takes the form of experiences within the interdisciplinary seminars, internships and/or apprenticeships and an optional fifth/IMPACT year. WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU ? 12 Free College Credits Academic Support Social Support Students currently enrolled in Pathways High can receive college credit before the 5th year option through partnering accredited universities. I MPACT diploma students have the opportunity to design a fifth/IMPACT year which could include additional apprenticeships or internships, certification programs and up to 2 dual enrollment courses per a semester. Students spend the majority of their time outside of our school but still retain the full support of our staff and resources. READ ELLIOTT"S IMPACT JOURNEY LEARN MORE ABOUT THE PATHWAYS HIGH IMPACT YEAR . They guided me and helped me with any and everything I needed in the process of getting accepted and attending. Xiomara M., Alumni & IMPACT Year Student

Unleash your inner fashion designer at Pathways High! Collaborate with MIAD professionals, explore Design Thinking, and create wearable art! Develop future-ready creativity and communication skills. INTERDISCIPLINARY SEMINARS YOU WEAR IT WELL You Wear It Well Course Description: Are you interested in design, fashion, logos, branding, marketing or printmaking? Would you like to see yourself or your peers wearing your unique designs? If so, this seminar is for you! Students enrolled in 'You Wear it Well' will participate in MIAD’s Future Creatives Program and work alongside professionals in the field in order to gain deeper insight into how aesthetically appealing apparel is developed. We will use the Design Thinking process to solve the question: How can we develop our creative voice using printmaking to create well-crafted artwork/designs that communicate our intended ideas? Participants will have several opportunities to work individually and collaboratively as we develop a suite of wearable designs and printed works of art. Be prepared to give and receive feedback frequently in order to push our designs to the next level! Standards Offered: Design Thinking - Technical Skill (Mastery Credit) Observe and Define Interpret Create Design Thinking - Refinement and Presentation (Mastery Credit) Reflect and Refine Present Relate and Extend Future Readiness: Collaboration/Working Together Community Empathy Exploring Perspectives of Local Issues Exploring Perspectives Within Our Student Body INTERDISCIPLINARY SEMINARS PAGE YOUR WEAR IT WELL .

Discover Pathways High's mission to empower ALL learners, vision for impactful graduates, and rich history of celebrating diverse strengths. ABOUT PATHWAYS HIGH MISSION, VISION & HISTORY PATHWAYS HIGH MISSION & VISION . Pathways High Mission To unleash ALL learners' potential. NOW. Pathways High Vision All our graduates will use their unique talents to boldly and positively impact the world. Pathways High Why Pathways High is a world-class public charter high school leading the way in project based learning supporting the development of strong critical thinking, creative problem solving, and necessary networking skills. PATHWAYS CORE VALUES . Trust When we trust students with the skills to make good decisions about their learning and support them through missteps, they become successful, independent decision-makers. Interconnectedness We are committed to fostering the development of relationship building and networking skills. As globalization rapidly increases, students and staff will have the self-knowledge and relationship building skills to thrive in our interconnected world. Diversity by Design We are intentionally bringing together young people and adults from wide-ranging communities with diverse socioeconomic, ethnic, racial, cultural, sexual, and social identity backgrounds in order to provide broader perspectives with which to formulate, view, and solve real world problems. Excellence Through Purpose We strive for excellence by doing work that has purpose and meaning. Furthermore, we believe excellence is determined by assessment of performance on real world projects. Assessment includes teachers, peers, self, and authentic audiences, as often as possible. The goal is to develop future community leaders. Leslie Z; E ngagement Manager at Project Kindred PATHWAYS HIGH HISTORY . Destination Imagination Extracurricular project and team-based competitive creativity program. "Most Likely to Succeed" Book and documentary. Book Link Documentary Link XQ Super School Challenge $10M nationwide grant to reimagine public high school initiated by Laurene Powell Jobs. Four parents co-founded Pathways High School after being inspired by: Over nine months (October 2015 - July 2016) of the XQ grant process, Pathways High advanced to become a semi-finalist, one of only four schools in Wisconsin and the only one to open. The finalists for the XQ grant were announced in July 2016 before charters are authorized in Wisconsin. The founding team moved forward with a charter application submission to UW-Milwaukee in August 2016 and defended the application before the UWM charter review committee in September 2016. The charter was unanimously approved by the review committee in September 2016, a provisional authorization, and then unanimously approved by the UW Board of Regents in February 2017 making the authorization official. The Pathways High team secured a lease of a building on Vel Phillips and Walnut in April 2017 and began the process to recruit staff and students.

Welcome Pathways High Students and Families! This page is your hub for essential resources to keep you up-to-date and moving towards your goals. CURRENT STUDENTS RESOURCES FOR PATHWAYS STUDENTS . Resources and links for students at Pathway's High School: SCHOOL CALENDAR DAILY STRUCTURES LUNCH MENU POLICY & HANDBOOKS PURCHASE & PAYMENTS Welcome Pathways High Students and Families! This page is your hub for essential resources to keep you up-to-date and moving towards your goals. LUNCH MENU SCHOOL CALENDAR

Make a difference! Your donation to Pathways High directly supports our mission to unleash ALL learners' potential. DONATE DONATE TO PATHWAYS HIGH . Donte to Pathways Fill out the form to donate or sponsor a table via credit card below: DONATE VIA CHECK or STOCK Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has. Margaret Mead; American Cultural Anthropologist

Get to know the passionate educators who guide students at Pathways High. Discover their expertise in Project-Based Learning and commitment to student success. ABOUT PATHWAYS STAFF Executive Director Dr. Steve Gerner My why for working at Pathways High is... ... because Pathways High is a premier educational model that is transforming students' lives. Director of Academics Alisa Brantz My why for working at Pathways High is... ... rooted in the school's commitment to real-world relevance and a relationship-based approach to education. I am passionate about not only engaging students in meaningful learning experiences but also empowering them to get actively involved in their communities, fostering a dynamic environment where education becomes a catalyst for positive change. Director of Business Operations Michelle Raynier My why for working at Pathways High is... ... the students! ... Office Assistant & Food Coordinator Mia Johnson My why for working at Pathways High is... ... seeing students shine as they show off their accomplishments. Social Worker Kristina Jackson My why for working at Pathways High is... ... The inspiring learning environment and unique opportunities that are provided at Pathways are mind-blowing. No matter what post high school journey our students choose, Pathways provides them with the skills, knowledge and community to be set up for success. Senior Advisor & IMPACT Coordinator Julia Mach My why for working at Pathways High is... …because all students should have the opportunity to be successful and reach their full potential. Students often are left to figure out what works for them instead of being given a support system that allows for them to ask the question “why” without hearing “because this is the way it has always been.” Instead, we, as a learning community, should foster students' innate curiosity which often leads to new, unthinkable solutions. Math Specialist Lucas Sasveld My why for working at Pathways High is... ...because it's the perfect fit for me. The philosophy of the school, the administrators, the staff and the students aligns with my personal philosophy of how students should be treated in schools. I see everyday how engaged students can be when the content is made applicable to their interests and to their life situations." Technology Specialist Chris Kjaer My why for working at Pathways High is... ...because traditional education is not working for far too many of our nation's learners. It is frustrating to see a student's potential caged rather than unleashed. When given the opportunity to work for a school with the potential to revolutionize both how learning happens and is measured, I had to take it! Physics Specialist Steven Koehler My why for working at Pathways High is... ...because we are designed and dedicated to help students find their own way, rather than coerce students to march lockstep down some mythical, turn of the century, Prussian highway to knowledge and efficiency. Humanities Specialist Jess Ehrenberg My why for working at Pathways High is... ...is the real-life skills we can learn in a history classroom. Memorizing names and dates are not important, but the empathy, the perspectives, and the critical thinking skills that can all be applied to our world outside of these walls are vital. Life Science Specialist Annelise Mankowski My why for working at Pathways High is... ...because we get to be creative rather than just follow a script! We collaborate across all disciplines to create authentic and meaningful experiences for students that develop their self-confidence, build a community, and get them excited for their futures. Paraprofessional Brenden Schulz My why for working at Pathways High is... ...my why for working at Pathways High is the enjoyment I get from working with our students. It’s very rewarding getting to know them as individuals and helping the students achieve their highest potential. English Language Arts Specialist Meredith Klusman My why for working at Pathways High is... …because the Pathways structure aligns with my view of what education should be. Everyone should be able to find their passions through exploration, feel that their voice is valued, and treat others with empathy. Pathways creates the space for all these and more! Lead Special Education Specialist Micaela Brand My why for working at Pathways High is... ...my why for working at Pathways High is because I believe all students have the ability to find something they are passionate about and want to pursue throughout their lives when given the tools and support they need to succeed. I teach because my students remind me every day that they are intelligent, emotionally aware critical thinkers who can and want to make a difference in the world. I am proud to have the privilege of working with young people who are ready to take action and make a positive impact in their communities. Special Education Support Carol Spade My why for working at Pathways High is... ...I believe students learn best when they do not realize they are learning. I am excited to be part of Pathways High where students have the opportunity to develop the skills needed to help them be successful while pursuing their unique passions. Special Education and Behavioral Support Sara French My why for working at Pathways High is... ...because all students deserve a place to BELONG, learn about themselves and the world around them, and develop the critical thinking and life skills needed to reach their highest potential. The model of Pathways High provides the safe, supportive structures for students sans staff alike to grow and flourish in ways we could never have imagined in traditional educational settings. Maintenance Technician Bennie Thompson My why for working at Pathways High is... ...because I love using my talents to continually improve the school and community.

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Prove your knowledge at Pathways High! The Junior Defense challenges students to showcase mastery in a chosen subject. Public presentations, real-world evaluation - earn credit and gain valuable experience. PROJECT-BASED LEARNING JUNIOR DEFENSE JUNIOR DEFENSE . This Mastery Credit Defense Process usually occurs in a student's junior year and culminates with a public presentation in which students demonstrate their mastery of learning in a specific credit area. Students present their defense to a committee composed of a Pathways High content area specialist, two students, and two guest evaluators from outside the school. These guests work in a wide-variety of settings in both for profit and nonprofit organizations, providing students with a real-world evaluation of their work. Mastery Credit: Students identify a subject area for which they wish to pursue a mastery credit. They may refine an existing project or undertake a completely new project. Their evidence is included on their final mastery transcript. Student Selected Project: Students produce evidence of mastery learning via projects and work products they have completed over the course of one or more trimesters. Defense Presentation/Evaluation: Using a rigorous defense rubric, a panel of evaluators reviews all elements of the defense presentation and supporting work products and comes to consensus on an overall defense score. The evaluation panel is not a rubber stamp as the average pass rate is 65%. LEARN MORE ABOUT PATHWAYS . I wasn’t sure what to expect when I was invited to participate as a guest evaluator on the junior defense panel, but I said yes anyway. The matrix for evaluation seemed kind of intimidating and I wasn’t sure just what I was expected to contribute to the student experience. However, the actual experience blew me away. There was a teacher that gave us some background on the process and the student, but the best part of the panel was a student on the panel with us who was absolutely invested in the process and lead our way with their thoughts and comments. The students that presented their work were interesting, invested, passionate, and impressive. I’d do it again in a heartbeat and if you are invited – say yes! Junior Defense Panelist, AEM BECOME A PANELIST FOR STUDENTS . Join us at Pathways High as we connect our students with the Milwaukee community for real-world learning experiences. We're seeking diverse talent to review our students. Submit the form below to participate in Trimester 3 Defense on June 3rd and 4th from 9 am to 12 pm. Help shape the future of education with us. WHY BECOME A PANELIST ? Get first-hand experience with the level of work our students produce. Provide feedback to allow the student to grow and dive deeper into their projects. Influence the next generation of college students and workforce employees. First name Email Last name Phone Current Employer/Company Current Job Title Thanks for submitting! Submit Miles Meaux's defense project

Level up your skills at Pathways High! Learn computer programming through game design, solve real-world problems, and prepare for industry certifications. Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills for the future. INTERDISCIPLINARY SEMINARS COMPUTER PROGRAMMING Computer Programming Course Description: As the role of computers in modern life continues to expand, understanding the theory, design, development and applications of software and software systems becomes increasingly important to those who wish to understand the world we live in. Students interested in Computer Science can transfer this interest into careers in artificial intelligence, computer systems and networks, security, database systems, human computer interaction, vision and graphics, numerical analysis, data analytics, programming languages, software engineering, bioinformatics and theory of computing. Learning how to design and write programs is just one aspect of computer science. This course will use computer gaming as a context to build the skills and methodology to solve increasingly complex problems and train programmers to systematically solve problems across disciplines. This course will begin with javascript and students will have the ability to use the Unity 3d engine using Mastery Coding’s CTE Pathway. Mastery Coding’s flagship Game and App Development pathway uses cross-disciplinary, project-based learning to teach core Unity coding skills and offer a direct path to the industry-based Unity User: Programmer, Unity User: Artist, and Unity Certified Associate: Game Developer certifications. Students who have already taken computer programming ARE ENCOURAGED to take the course again to learn a new language and to pursue industry certifications. These students will work with the instructor to develop a portfolio demonstrating proficiency or mastery in advanced standards. Standards Offered: Future Readiness: Problem Solving to solve a specific problem STEM Math: Mathematical Modeling Elective: Central Tendency and Spread Mathematical Modeling Elective: Solving design problems using geometry Mathematical Modeling Foundational: Interpreting Categorical and Quantitative Data Advanced STEM Math: Computer Science Application (Mastery Credit) Problem Solving using Technology Program Development Program Documentation Simulation Design 3D Simulation Design Computer Programming Advanced Mastery Credit Computer Programming Advanced Mastery Credit Portfolio #1: Student presents an approved piece of advanced programming complete with documentation of design, iteration, and testing process utilizing Unity Gaming Engine. Computer Programming Advanced Mastery Credit Portfolio #2: Student presents an approved piece of advanced programming complete with documentation of design, iteration, and testing process using Java Script. Computer Programming Advanced Mastery Credit Portfolio #3: Student presents an approved piece of advanced programming complete with documentation of design, iteration, and testing process. Computer Programming Advanced Mastery Credit Portfolio #4: Student presents an approved piece of advanced programming complete with documentation of design, iteration, and testing process. INTERDISCIPLINARY SEMINARS PAGE THE MILES EFFECT CASE STUDY COMPUTER PROGRAMMING .

Be inspired by Pathways High students! Explore their projects, accomplishments, and unique paths. We empower students to make a community IMPACT NOW. PROJECT-BASED LEARNING STUDENT HIGHLIGHTS STUDENT HIGHLIGHTS . What makes us different from every high school in Milwaukee goes beyond our educational model; it is our exceptional students. Our student-focused approach goes beyond their curriculum and taps into what the students are interested in pursuing. At Pathways High, our students forge their own paths, and we create personalized opportunities to support them in their endeavors. Students at Pathways High are encouraged to make an IMPACT on their community NOW and not wait for some distant future. Explore some of the body of work our students have created in pursuit of the paths they are forging. All Videos Play Video Play Video 02:23 Pathways Real World Learning at sySTEMnow Watch our students share about their Pathways High English class "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance," where students rewired a Suzuki Motorcycle from gas to electric. At Pathways High, we facilitate opportunities for students to pursue their passions through real-world learning! Play Video Play Video 02:09 Pathways Real World Learning at Wisconsin State Capitol Watch how our Pathways High students use their voices at the State Capitol to support Driver Ed legislation in Wisconsin. At Pathways High, we teach students to speak up, make change, and find solutions to grow a more equitable society. Our focus on real-world learning allows students to impact the world beyond the classroom, now and in the future, learning the academic knowledge and soft skills necessary to open all the various avenues of success. Play Video Play Video 02:14 Pathways Real World Learning at Camp Kindred Explore how our student Tate Goetsch spends his summers at Camp Kindred, a partnering organization of Pathways High. Play Video Play Video 02:25 Pathways Real World Learning in Entrepreneurship Watch one of our students, Saniiya, share her experience about how Pathways High supports our students' entrepreneurship goals. Entrepreneurship is a path that Pathways High provides innovative support, opportunities, and mentorship per students' business needs and goals. THE "MILWAUKEE WATERS" SEMINAR WAS FEATURED ON WISN12. CHECK IT OUT HERE . FINLEY LASKOWSKI: NEON FISH . NEON Fish is a collection of ART that portrays “unapologetically graphic and symbolic” imagery to bring awareness to mental health disorders. Finley partnered with nonprofits and collected resources through NEON Fish to provide mental health resources. The proceeds from selling the paintings will go towards further supporting partnering nonprofits. Over our last four years we have been exposed to an array of opportunities and through those opportunities, we were allowed to become the people we are today. Kyla C-H; Pathways High Al umni Student PATHWAYS HIGH IN THE NEWS . Read about the groundbreaking Drivers Education Legislation proposed by our exceptional students, Khalil Stewart and Jahmorris. WISCONSIN-FUNDED DRIVER'S EDUCATION GRANTS AIM TO REDUCE RECKLESS DRIVING VIEW HERE SHARE WITH OTHERS Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link VIEW HERE THE IMPACT OF TWO DECADES WITHOUT STATE-FUNDED DRIVER'S ED IN WISCONSIN VIEW HERE SHARE WITH OTHERS Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link VIEW HERE STUDENTS WHO GET FREE OR REDUCED LUNCH MAY BE ABLE TO TAKE DRIVER'S ED CLASSES AT NO COST VIEW HERE SHARE WITH OTHERS Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link VIEW HERE A CRUSADE TO END GRADING IN HIGH SCHOOL VIEW HERE SHARE WITH OTHERS Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link VIEW HERE THE IMPACT OF TWO DECADES WITHOUT STATE-FUNDED DRIVERS ED IN WISCONSIN VIEW HERE SHARE WITH OTHERS Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link VIEW HERE We support our students to take that leap, to take that risk, and to take leadership of their own education, their own lives. Aryana B; Enrollment & Marketing