Webster Groves Details Business, Tech Paths in Curriculum Plan | The Locally Times
A district curriculum plan dated April 30, 2026, outlines new career paths but provides no data on program funding, student enrollment, or outcomes.
A Webster Groves School District curriculum plan, dated for the future on April 30, 2026, details an extensive business and technology curriculum for high school students as part of its 'WG Pathways' initiative. The document outlines the career-focused tracks but does not clarify if the programs are currently active or planned for future implementation. The pathways program also includes tracks for students interested in arts, health, and other fields. The curriculum includes college-level classes such as AP Microeconomics and AP Macroeconomics. Foundational business courses listed are Business Law, Entrepreneurship, and multiple levels of Marketing. The district places a specific emphasis on financial literacy. The course list includes Accounting w/ Personal Finance, Marketing I with Personal Finance, and a standalone Personal Finance class available online. For practical experience, the district also lists a Business Internship for students in grades 9-12. Other specialized courses include Automated Accounting for grades 10-12. ## Technology Offerings Range from Programming to Hardware The district's technology education curriculum provides numerous courses for students in grades 9-12. The offerings cover software development, networking, and digital media. For students interested in programming, the district lists Computer Programming with Java, an AP Java course, Game Design and Programming, and an online applications course. For those focused on hardware and IT support, the curriculum includes A+ Certification and Computer Networking. A broad array of digital design courses is also available, including Desktop Publishing, Multimedia Design, Web Design, Advanced Web Design, and Digital Art. The district also provides opportunities for students to serve as a Technology Lab Assistant or Computer Lab Assistant, offering hands-on experience within the school environment. ## Plan Lacks Data on Funding, Enrollment, and Outcomes The curriculum plan does not specify the budget for the 'WG Pathways' initiative or its individual tracks. The district records also omit data on student enrollment figures for these courses. The documents provide no success metrics, such as college placement in related fields, industry certifications earned, or post-graduation employment rates. Information on faculty qualifications and formal partnerships with local businesses is also absent from the plan.