Webster Groves Outlines Seven Student Career Pathways | The Locally Times
An April 30, 2026, district record outlines seven distinct career pathways and dozens of specialized courses in business, technology, and other fields for middle and high school students.
The Webster Groves School District has documented a framework for career and technical education organized into seven distinct areas. The document, which lists curricular initiatives from the Learning Leadership Team, provides a blueprint for student career exploration from middle school through graduation. While the record names these seven pathways, it offers specific course details for only a few. The document does not specify whether the pathways are fully implemented, in the process of being rolled out, or are proposals for future curriculum development. Public records also do not contain information on funding, staffing levels, or enrollment numbers associated with the initiative. Furthermore, the record does not include data on student outcomes, such as certifications earned, college credits available, or post-graduation employment tracking. ## Detailed Courses in Business and Technology For high school students in grades 9 through 12, the record details extensive course offerings within the Business Path. The curriculum includes foundational and advanced classes such as Accounting with Personal Finance, Business Law, AP Microeconomics, and AP Macroeconomics. For students in grades 10 through 12, the district lists Entrepreneurship and Automated Accounting. Marketing I and II are available to juniors and seniors, and a Business Internship is open to all high school grade levels. Alongside the business curriculum, the district documents numerous technology and computer science courses. Students in grades 9 through 12 can pursue A+ Certification, a credential for IT professionals. Programming courses include Computer Programming with Java and Java AP. Other technical offerings listed are Computer Networking, Game Design and Programming, and multiple levels of Web Design and Desktop Publishing. The record also shows courses in Multimedia Design and Digital Art, as well as opportunities for students to serve as a Technology Lab Assistant or Computer Lab Assistant. The English Language Arts curriculum for high school students includes courses titled College and Career Reading I and II. The department also offers practical, skills-based courses such as Journalism and Newspaper Production, which provide experience in professional writing and publication workflows. Career exploration begins before high school. The district document shows that middle school students are introduced to practical skills through the Family and Consumer Science (FACS) department. A course called Family and Consumer Science Exploratory is available for 7th graders, followed by Family and Consumer Science I for 8th graders. The record does not provide a detailed curriculum for these middle school courses.