Guided Pathway Endorsements
Smithfield High School students have the opportunity to earn a guided pathway endorsement on their high school diploma to certify that they have accomplished deep learning in a chosen area of interest and are prepared for employment or further education in a career path.
To earn a Pathway Endorsement, students must successfully complete three components:
Academic study that includes the successful completion of three connected courses.
Work-based learning experience that provides students with real world context.
Application of skills demonstrated through the performance-based diploma assessment (senior project/exhibition, portfolio, or capstone product).
*Students must declare their pathway by sophomore year and capture in their ILP.
**Pathway Endorsements are not open to out-of district students