This flipbook is a tool to help LSR7 students choose courses that most align with their aptitudes and interests. It's a planning tool for the high school four-year academic plan in the student ICAP.
CAREER PATHS & CLUSTERS a course guide Lee’s Summit R7 School District
2026-2027
CAREER PATHS & CLUSTERS:
Cultivating Resources Creating & Experiencing a course guide Connecting & Supporting Success
Caring for Communities
Building & Moving
Investing in the Future
How to Use This Guide: This guide organizes courses by career paths and career clusters . You can find your career cluster matches that align with your aptitudes and interests in your results in YouScience or Missouri Connections . These tools are linked on your PowerSchool student portal. You will see course recommendations like the example below for each cluster. This is a suggestion of courses you may want to think about taking to determine if something you are interested in really fits you. You do not have to take every course suggested. For example, in the gray box below is the sequence of courses suggested for students interested in counseling and mental health services. You can take any of the three courses suggested to start your exploration of this cluster. You can also create your own mix of the suggested courses and the related courses listed on the right. You will need to note if a class has a prerequisite because that forces you to take some classes in a specific sequence.
Intro to Human Services
Personal Image & Relationships
General Psychology
Related Courses Sociology I & II IB Psychology
0.5
0.5
0.5
Here is the info shown about each course and what those symbols mean:
Introduction to Student Success Fundamentals
Credit: 0.5 (semester) or 1.0 (full year) Prerequisite: A class is required before this one
Course Name Grade levels that can take the class
1.0
Offered through R7 Online Academy
CAREER PATHS & CLUSTERS:
Cultivating Resources Creating & Experiencing a course guide Connecting & Supporting Success
Caring for Communities
Building & Moving
Investing in the Future
Many career clusters have an off-campus program available to juniors and seniors . These experiences are usually half of your school day. This means you have to plan ahead so you have room in your schedule!
Cooperative Career Experience
Grade levels that can take the class Program Name
Where this experience is offered
1 year
Off-campus programs require an application . They also have specific prerequisite classes (in some cases). Please visit the website for the off-campus school you are interested in to investigate any requirements they have for the program you are interested in.
Off-Campus Experiences Key
All LSR7 High Schools
Summit Technology Academy in LSR7
Herndon Career Center in Raytown
Cass Career Center in Harrisonville
Early College Program at Longview Community College
PATH Caring for Communities
Caring for Communities
Healthcare Career Cluster Courses
Principles of Biomedical Sciences
Human Body Systems
Human Anatomy & Physiology
Related Courses Physics Computer Business Applications I & II General Psychology Sociology I Chemistry II Biology II College Statistics
1.0
1.0
1.0
Medical Interventions Biomedical Innovation Medicine or Medical Research Off-Campus Experiences
Allied Health Careers Adjacent to Doctors & Nurses 1 year Foundations of Nursing Nursing 1 year or 2 year Students can earn CNA
Pharmacy Technician Professional Nursing Nursing 1 year 1 year Pharmacy Technician
Emergency Medical Technician Emergency Medical Technician 1 year
1 year
MCC Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing Option for Professional Nursing Students @ STA
1.0 Essentials of Athletic Training & First Aid Healthcare: Sports Medicine Human 0.5 Anatomy & Physiology Career Cluster Courses
IB Sports, Exercise, & Health Science
Related Courses Principles of Biomedical Science Human Body Systems Mentoring in Physical Education
1.0
Introduction to Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Off-Campus Experiences
Cooperative Career Experience 1 year
1 year or 2 year
PATH Caring for Communities Caring for Communities Human Services: Counseling & Mental Health Services Career Cluster Courses
Intro to Human Services
Personal Image & Relationships
General Psychology
Related Courses Sociology I & II IB Psychology
0.5
0.5
0.5
Off-Campus Experiences
Behavioral Health
1 year or 2 year
Human Services: Personal Care Services
Introduction to Business Management 0.5 Career Cluster Courses
Personal Image & Relationships
Marketing 101
Related Courses Entrepreneurship & Social Media Chemistry II
0.5
1.0
Off-Campus Experiences
Cosmetology
1 year
PATH Caring for Communities Caring for Communities
Business Law Public Service & Safety: Law 0.5 Career Cluster Courses Speech Communications 0.5
Related Courses General Psychology Intro to Business Management
Comparative Government
0.5
Public Service & Safety: Law Enforcement Career Cluster Courses
Business Law
General 0.5 Psychology
Related Courses Sociology II Contemporary Issues
Sociology I
0.5
0.5
Off-Campus Experiences
MCC Criminal Justice Pathway
Law Enforcement Police Science
1 year or 2 year
2 year program
Public Service & Safety: Emergency Services
Fire Fighter Academy Off-Campus Experiences
1 year Options to pursue Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) EMS 150 at MCC Blue River Note: 2 Semester of Senior Year Emergency Medical Technician 1 year
concurrent with STA Firefighter Academy nd 1 semester
PATH Caring for Communities Caring for Communities
Public Service & Safety: Government
Career Cluster Courses
Introduction to Business Management
Comparative 0.5 Government
Origins of Western Civilization
0.5
0.5
International Studies Off-Campus Experiences
Related Courses Sociology I & II Economics Contemporary Issues Speech Communications Debate
1 year
Education
Career Cluster Courses
Intro to Human Services
Child Development: Preschool Experiences
Child Development: Parenting Issues
Child & Adolescent Development
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
Off-Campus Experiences
Related Courses
Teacher Educator Academy
MCC Education & Teaching Pathway
General Psychology Sociology I & II
1 year 2 year program Accelerated Teacher Degree Program (MCC & UCM) Option for Teacher Educator Students @ STA
PATH Investing in the Future
Investing in the Future
Introduction to Business Management 0.5 Career Cluster Courses Financial Services
Related Courses Economics Amped on Algebra Computer Business Applications I & II
Accounting I
Accounting II
1.0
1.0
Off-Campus Experiences
Business, Finance, & Data Analytics
Supervised Business Experience
MCC Business Pathway
1 year 2 year program Accelerated Business Degree Program (MCC & UMKC Bloch School of Business) Option for Business, Finance, & Data Analytics Students @ STA 1 year
Building & Moving PATH
Building & Moving
Construction: Drafting Career Cluster Courses
Introduction to Engineering & Design
Civil Engineering & Architecture
Advanced Concepts in CAD
Related Courses Precalculus Calculus
1.0
1.0
1.0
Off-Campus Experiences Cooperative Career Experience
MCC Engineering Technology Pathway
Engineering Design & Development
2 year program
1 year
1 year
Construction: Construction Trades
Career Cluster Courses
Related Courses Civil Engineering & Architecture Geometry in Construction Basic Electricity & Electronics Auto & Home Care Construction Technology: Carpentry
Materials & Processing Technology
Advanced Materials & Processing
1.0
0.5
Off-Campus Experiences
Construction Technology
HVAC/Industrial Maintenance
1 year or 2 year
1 year or 2 year
1 year or 2 year
Ag Technology
1 year or 2 year
Construction: Electrical
Career Cluster Courses
Power & Energy Technology
Basic Electricity & Electronics
Related Courses Precalculus Calculus Small Engine Repair
0.5
0.5
Off-Campus Experiences
Cooperative Career Experience
1 year
Building & Moving PATH
Building & Moving
Construction: Woodworking/Cabinetmaking Career Cluster Courses
Woodworking Technology
Furniture Making
Materials & Processing Technology
Advanced Materials & Processing
1.0
1.0
1.0
0.5
Construction Technology Off-Campus Experiences Manufacturing: Tooling & Machining Career Cluster Courses 1 year or 2 year
Related Courses Geometry in Construction Auto & Home Repair
Metal Technology
Materials & Processing Technology
Advanced Materials & Processing
1.0
1.0
0.5
Off-Campus Experiences Machine Tool Technology @ LSHS & LSW
Ag Technology
1.0
1 year or 2 year
1 year
Manufacturing: Welding & Metal Fabrication
Career Cluster Courses
Related Courses Precalculus Small Engine Repair
Materials & Processing Technology
Advanced Materials & Processing
0.5
1.0
Off-Campus Experiences
Cooperative Career Experience 1 year
Welding & Metal Fabrication
Ag Technology
1 year or 2 year
1 year
Building & Moving PATH
Building & Moving
Introduction to Engineering & Design Manufacturing: Engineering Principles of Engineering Career Cluster Courses 1.0 1.0
Civil Engineering & Architecture
Related Courses Precalculus
1.0
Calculus Physics
Off-Campus Experiences
Engineering Design & Development
Robotic Automation Systems Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
Digital Electronics
1 year
Choose two courses in this box to create your full year experience.
Power & Energy Technology Supply Chain & Transportation Small Engine Repair Career Cluster Courses
Auto & Home Repair
Related Courses Basic Electricity & Electronics
0.5
0.5
0.5
Aerospace Academy Off-Campus Experiences
Auto Technology or Auto Collision
Diesel Mechanics
1 year or 2 year
1 year
1 year or 2 year
Accelerated Aviation Degree (MCC & UCM) Option for Aerospace Academy Students @ STA
PATH Cultivating Resources
Cultivating Resources
Agriculture: Environmental Science
Career Cluster Courses
Introduction to Environmental Studies
IB Environmental Systems & Societies SL
Introduction to Environmental Studies 2
Related Courses Science of Nature College Statistics
0.5
1.0
0.5
Environmental Studies Off-Campus Experiences
1 year
Ag Technology
Agriculture Science I & II
1 year or 2 year
1 year or 2 year
Agriculture: Animal Health Career Cluster Courses
Introduction to Environmental Studies
Introduction to Environmental Studies 2
Biology II
Related Courses Science of Nature Meterology
0.5
1.0
0.5
Off-Campus Experiences
Animal Health Sciences
Animal Science (livestock)
1 year or 2 year
1 year or 2 year
Connecting &
Connecting & Supporting Success
PATH
Supporting Success
Marketing 101 Marketing & Sales Sports & Career Cluster Courses
Entrepreneurship & Social Media
Related Courses Introduction to Business Management Multimedia Graphic & Computer Arts I, II, & III Accounting I
Entertainment Marketing
1.0
1.0
1.0
Off-Campus Experiences
Marketing Work Internship
MCC Business Pathway
2 year program
1 year
Management & Entrepreneurship
Career Cluster Courses
Related Courses Computer Business Applications I & II Amped on Algebra
Business Administration or IB Business Management SL/HL
Introduction to Business Management
Business Law
1.0
0.5
0.5
Off-Campus Experiences
Supervised Business Experience
International Studies Academy 1 year Business Innovation & Creation 1 year or 2 year
1 year
MCC Business Pathway
2 year program
Connecting & Connecting & Supporting Success
PATH
Supporting Success
Intro to Computer Science Essentials AP Computer Science A Digital Technology: Software Development AP Computer Science Principles 0.5 Career Cluster Courses Off-Campus Experiences 1.0 1.0
Related Courses Web Design Computer Business Applications I & II
Python
AI & Data Engineering
Java
Applications
Semester
Semester
Semester
Semester
Combine two semester courses for a full year experience.
Computer Hardware & Operating Systems I Digital Technology: Hardware & Networking Computer Hardware & Operating Systems II Career Cluster Courses Off-Campus Experiences 0.5 0.5
Related Courses Intro to Computer Science Essentials AP Computer Science Principles
Network Operations
Network Security
Semester
Semester
Digital Technology: Cybersecurity
Career Cluster Courses
Intro to Computer Science Essentials
Cybersecurity Fundamentals I 0.5
Cybersecurity Fundamentals II
Related Courses Computer Hardware & Operating Systems I & II Cyber Operations Semester
0.5
0.5
Off-Campus Experiences
Network Operations
Network Security
Cyber Security Semester
Semester
Semester
Connecting & Connecting & Supporting Success
PATH
Supporting Success
Multimedia Digital Technology: Media & Web Communications Web Design 0.5 Career Cluster Courses 0.5
Related Courses AP Computer Science Principles Graphic & Computer Arts I, II, & III News for Print and Online I & II
Off-Campus Experiences that can be combined with any IT Cluster:
Software Development Networking & Hardware Cybersecurity Media & Web Communications
Supervised Business Experience
Internship in STEM
1 year
1 year
PATH Creating & Experiencing
Creating & Experiencing
Hospitality, Events, & Tourism
Career Cluster Courses
Related Courses Culinary Foundations II Intro to Business Management
Intro to Human Services
Intro to Hospitality & Tourism
Culinary Foundations I
0.5
0.5
0.5
Hospitality, Tourism & Recreation Management Off-Campus Experiences
MCC Hospitality Pathway
1 year or 2 year
2 year program
PATH Creating & Experiencing Creating & Experiencing
Hospitality, Events & Tourism: Culinary Arts Career Cluster Courses
Culinary Foundations I
Culinary Foundations II
International Foods
Related Courses Intro to Human Services
0.5
0.5
0.5
Baking & Pastry
Off-Campus Experiences
0.5
Culinary Arts
1 year or 2 year
Arts, Entertainment, & Design: Fashion Design Fashion & Interior Design Foundations Fashion/ Interior Design Lab Exploration Advanced Fashion Design & Construction 0.5 Career Cluster Courses 0.5 0.5
Related Courses Intro to Human Services Personal Image & Relationships Drawing I
Cooperative Career Experience Off-Campus Experiences 1 year
Arts, Entertainment, & Design: Interior Design Career Cluster Courses Fashion and Interior Design Foundations Advanced 0.5 Interior Design Fashion/Interior Design Lab Exploration 0.5 0.5
Related Courses Drawing I Civil Engineering & Architecture Advanced Concepts in CAD
Cooperative Career Experience Off-Campus Experiences 1 year
Band 1 Band 3 Performing Arts: Band, Orchestra, & Choir Band 2 Career Cluster Courses Percussion PATH Creating & Experiencing Creating & Experiencing
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
Concert Orchestra
Philharmonic Orchestra
Symphony Orchestra
1.0
1.0
1.0
Treble Choir
Advanced Treble Choir
Tenor-Bass Choir
Mixed Choir
Concert Choir
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
Off-Campus Experiences
Digital Media Technology
1 year
Performing Arts: Theatre Career Cluster Courses
Theatre Arts I
Theatre Arts II or IB Theatre Arts
Repertory Theatre 1.0
Competitive Dramatics 1.0
1.0
1.0
Discovering Theatre 0.5
Stagecraft
Advanced Stagecraft
0.5
0.5
Off-Campus Experiences Digital Media Technology
1 year
PATH Creating & Experiencing Creating & Experiencing
Debate & Forensics Speech Communications Debate Career Cluster Courses Broadcasting Career Cluster Courses International Studies Academy Off-Campus Experiences 1 year 0.5
Advanced Debate
Related Courses Contemporary Issues General Psychology
1.0
1.0
Advanced Sports Broadcasting
Advanced Broadcasting
1.0
1.0
Intro to Broadcasting Video Technology
1.0 Advanced Video Technology
IB Film SL
IB Film HL
1.0
1.0
1.0
Off-Campus Experiences
Digital Media Technology
1 year
Journalism News for Print & Online I Career Cluster Courses 1.0
Related Courses Intro to Creative Writing Advanced Creative Writing
News for Print & Online II
1.0
Advanced 1.0 Yearbook
Introduction to Yearbook
1.0
PATH Creating & Experiencing Creating & Experiencing
Graphic & Computer Arts I 0.5 Career Cluster Courses Graphic Design Advertising & Graphic Design Off-Campus Experiences
Graphic & Computer Arts II
Graphic & Computer Arts III
0.5
0.5
1 year or 2 year
Visual Arts Career Cluster Courses
Ceramics I
Ceramics II
Ceramics III
0.5
0.5
0.5
Foundations of Drawing
0.5
Drawing I
Drawing II
Drawing III
0.5
0.5
0.5
and
Foundations of Design
0.5
Painting I
Painting II
Painting III
0.5
0.5
0.5
Visual Arts
1.0
Portfolio I
Portfolio II
IB Visual Arts
1.0
1.0
1.0
CAREER PATHS College Bound
Relates to Career Paths Requiring a
College Degree
Early College Program The Early College Program (ECP) is a dual enrollment program that offers students an authentic college experience and the opportunity to earn up to 15 hours of college credit per semester taken on the Metropolitan Community College, Longview Campus. This is a chance to begin your college education early and at a discounted tuition rate. Student must be a junior or senior and meet the academic standards to be accepted into this program through MCC.
Relates to Any Military Career Path MILITARY CAREER PATH Relates to Any
Aerospace Science & Leadership 100 Aerospace Science & Leadership 300 Leadership Skills: Air Force Junior ROTC Aerospace Science & Leadership 200 Career Cluster Courses 1.0 1.0
Available at:
1.0
Aerospace Science & Leadership 400
Aerospace Science & Leadership 500
1.0
1.0
Students who do 3 years of AFJROTC can enlist at an E-3 pay grade (2 pay grades higher). For a full explanation of the ROTC Leadership Course Offerings, please see the Career & Educational Planning Guide.
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