Community Unit School District 300
District 300 students who are interested in participating in a Pathways program should speak to their counselor to make course requests. For Pathways information please contact the following counselors:
- Dundee Crown High School – Kristin Huber (224) 484-5046
- Hampshire High School – Rachel Rodriguez (847) 792-3517
- Harry D. Jacobs High School – Kim Barone (847) 532-6141
If you are interested in participating in a Pathways program offered at a D300 high school other than your base school, you must fill out and submit an intra-district transfer request form no later than February 1. Transportation for students participating in a Pathways program in a location other than their home school will be available from district middle schools. It will be the responsibility of the family to transport the student to and from the closest middle school for pick up and drop off each day. Additional questions can be directed via email to Mr. Joe Sieczkowski – D300 Director of College and Career Readiness.
Advanced Manufacturing
Hampshire High School
Receive cutting edge classroom and laboratory experiences in Computer Numerical Control (CNC) manufacturing.
Automotive Technology
Regional
Elgin High School, South Elgin High School in District U-46
This Regional Career Pathway is housed in District U-46 and is also available to students in Districts 300, 301, and 303. Students will learn the fundamentals of automotive systems and maintenance with the opportunity to earn industry credentials.
Digital and Print Production
Jacobs High School
Learn design and production fundamentals and apply advanced techniques and tools in the field of digital and print production.
Early Childhood Education and Development
Hampshire High School, Dundee-Crown High School
Learn techniques for working with newborn to nine-year-old children and prepare for a career as an early childhood teacher or daycare provider.
Electrical Technology
Dundee-Crown High School
Learn the fundamentals of electricity in preparation for a career as an electrician, electrical engineer, or field service technician.
Elementary and Secondary Education
Hampshire High School, Dundee-Crown High School
Learn teaching and learning strategies to prepare for a future career as a teacher, counselor, or administrator.
Entrepreneurship
Dundee-Crown High School
Become acquainted with forms of business organization, small business ownership, human resources, marketing, and management and learn what it takes to fully develop your own business.
Graphic Design
Jacobs High School
Explore computer art with an emphasis on the theories and processes that make up graphic design to prepare for a career as an animator, graphic designer, or illustrator.
Information Technology and Computer Science
Jacobs High School
Learn the fundamentals of computer science, including website design. Build and deploy your own mobile app and prepare for a career as a game developer, information technology engineer, or website developer.
Pre-Law
Dundee-Crown High School
Develop a strong foundation in criminal justice, social justice, and law while establishing a background in legal and social principles in preparation for a future as a lawyer or paralegal.
Precision Manufacturing
Regional
South Elgin High School or Streamwood High School, District U-46
This Regional Career Pathway is housed in District U-46 and is also available to students in Districts 300, 301, and 303. Students participating in the program will engage in project-based learning to develop the skills required to earn certifications such as National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS).
STEM / Engineering
Dundee-Crown High School
Develop essential drafting techniques with computer-aided drafting (CAD) and image duplication as you prepare for a career as an engineer.
Veterinary Assistant
Regional
Central High School, District 301
This Regional Career Pathway is housed at Central High School in District 301 and is also available to students in Districts 300, 303, and U-46. Students participating in this program will gain hands-on knowledge and experiences that will equip them to earn a Veterinary Assistant Certification.
Web Design and Development
Jacobs High School
Learn the fundamentals of design and development before implementing advanced concepts to develop websites as you prepare for a career as a media specialist, web architect, or web developer.
Welding
Regional
Elgin High School, District U-46 or Hampshire High School, District 300
This Regional Career Pathway is housed at Streamwood High School and South Elgin High School in school District U-46 and is also available for students in Districts 300, 301, and 303. Students participating in the program will learn a variety of welding processes and techniques that will equip them to earn certification from the American Welding Society.
Welding Technology
Hampshire High School
Study welding techniques, equipment setup, and metal identification while preparing for a career as a welder, welding inspector, or mechanical engineer.