South High offers students a variety of academies and pathways for students during their high school experience. From the Freshman Academy to the Performing & Fine Arts, Technology & Data, and Media Arts Pathways there are classes for a variety of interests.  Use the tabs on the left to explore the options within our 3 major Pathway umbrellas.

The Pathway model brings three important advantages to every Packer.

1. EVERY student has a TEAM of teachers working for them EVERY day.

In the Freshman Academy, teachers are teamed together across disciplines to support all students. English, Social Studies, Math, and Science teachers build collaborative projects and support each individual student.  This allows for additional support for students who need to be challenged as well as those who need further assistance. 

In a pathway, students will take a series of three or more classes during their high school experience focused on a group of related careers, or cluster. Students in a pathway take classes with a wide range of other students with career interests.

2. EVERY student can feel engaged.

With different pathways, every student can find their passion. Even if you may not be interested in a particular career field, pathways are focused on building transferable skills in the areas of writing, reading, problem-solving, math, and the creative arts. The pathways are built so EVERY student gets to explore their interests!

3. EVERY student will feel prepared for the future.

The South High Pathways are dedicated to building successful pathways for EVERY student's future goals. Whether a student is looking for a four-year collegiate experience, trade school, apprenticeship, or even going right into the workforce, the pathway experience will open doors that may previously have been closed. By working with local businesses and developing real-life projects, students will build a resume that shows leadership, teamwork, time management, and responsibility - all while having FUN! Work-based learning, real-world experiences, and practical problem-solving will prepare every student for their future.

Performing & Fine Arts

Dance and Movement

Fashion & Costume Design

Fine Arts

Instrumental Music

Teaching as a Profession

Theatre Studies

Vocal Music  

Technology & Data

Computer Science

Robotics

Media Arts

Audio Video Production

Film Studies

Digital Design

Journalism

Music Technology

Web Design