LInked Learning Gold Pathways

Biomedical Science Academy, Eastside High School
Health Science and Medical Technology Pathway, certified spring 2019
A rigorous and relevant four-course biomedical science sequence allows students to investigate the roles of biomedical professionals as they study the concepts of human medicine, physiology, genetics, microbiology, and public health. Students engage in activities like investigating the death of a fictional person to learn content in the context of real-world cases. They examine the structures and interactions of human body systems and explore the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease—all while working collaboratively to understand and design solutions to the most pressing health challenges of today and the future. Each course in the biomedical science sequence builds on the skills and knowledge students gain in the preceding courses. Schools offer the three Biomedical Science foundation courses within a period of three academic years from the start of implementation and may also offer the capstone course.

Film Academy, Carlsbad High School
Arts, Media, and Entertainment Pathway, certified spring 2019
This academy offers a college preparatory curriculum designed to fulfill the academic and personal interests of students who want to learn to create film. Academy students write, direct, and produce their own films, gaining important collaborative, cooperative, and creative problem-solving skills. Graduates of the Film Academy acquire a 21st century literacy that includes the ability to successfully employ film to communicate throughout their professional and personal lives.

Cabrillo Academy of Law & Justice, Cabrillo High School
Public Services Pathway, certified spring 2019
This academy provides students with the opportunity to explore the fields of legal studies and criminal justice through a series of rigorous and thematic classes focused on topics and issues relevant to the pathway. Students complete their A-G requirements while progressing through a sequence of advanced technical courses and work-based learning experiences designed to provide them with the opportunity to explore a multitude of careers in the legal and public safety industries. During their four years at Cabrillo, students in the academy gain the technical skills needed to be successful in college and career.

Engineering Pathway, Ernest S. McBride Senior High School
Engineering and Architecture Pathway, recertified spring 2023 and certified spring 2019
With five engineering courses over four years, students design new and innovative products using industry standard CAD/CAM software and CNC machining processes. Students learn math, science, history, and English in the context of the engineering design process and hands-on projects. Using the nationally recognized and locally tested Project Lead the Way (PLTW) engineering curriculum, students graduate from this pathway with demonstrated manufacturing and design skills and a strong understanding of the variety of engineering career and college options. Along the way, they experience the joy of creating something new, from concept to reality.

East LA Performing Arts Magnet, Esteban E. Torres High School
Arts, Media, and Entertainment Pathway, certified spring 2018
This magnet school engages a diverse group of students through a rigorous program of college-preparatory academic and performing arts courses using interdisciplinary, project-based learning to empower students to develop their academic and artistic skills to their fullest potential so that they may succeed in college and their careers. The vision and mission revolve around providing rigorous standards-based instruction that allows students to express themselves through writing, research, and performing. Students become effective communicators in a broad range of media to address issues that affect their diverse communities and themselves. They are encouraged and supported by their school community as they discover, develop, and demonstrate their talents, interests, and learning.

Grover Cleveland Charter High School
Global Media Studies Magnet Pathway, certified Spring 2024

Students in the Global Media Studies Magnet (GMS) are challenged to discover themselves and their world by exploring global issues through the lens of social media, animation, history, literature, and film. GMS works to ensure that students receive the best possible training through hands-on animation and video projects, collaborative classes, field trips, internships, and mentors from the communications industry. Students learn to use their media skills for the good of their global community by engaging with students in other countries to explore and develop solutions to current social issues.

Medical and Health Sciences Pathway, Theodore Roosevelt Senior High School
Health Science and Medical Technology Pathway, recertified spring 2024 and certified spring 2019
This pathway program is designed to provide students interested in entering the healthcare field with various opportunities throughout their high school career. Students learn about the medical field through a variety of courses such as First Responder, Biology, Medical-core, and more. These courses not only provide students with valuable information but also provide hands-on experience to maximize and deepen their understanding of the medical field. Roosevelt’s Medical and Health Sciences Pathway is dedicated to creating a culture where students identify, select, and pursue career pathways and develop necessary skills that lead to postsecondary career and/or college opportunities.

Biomedicine and Engineering Pathway, STEM Academy of Hollywood
Health Science and Medical Technology, certified spring 2021
This pathway supports student learning by offering a strong core instructional program designed to help all students meet high academic standards; enrichment activities designed to expand student learning opportunities and to support their cognitive, social, emotional, moral and physical development; and focused and comprehensive series of courses in the fields of science, technology, engineering and medicine (STEM). The vision is for students to experience an ambitious and challenging curriculum that makes post-secondary education a reality. As a neighborhood school, STEM Academy is an open and welcoming environment where volunteerism and community service are the norm. Parents are actively engaged in their adolescent's learning, and there is strong community and business support. All teachers work within a professional learning community that embodies the belief that improved teacher practice results in improved student learning.

Los Angeles High School of the Arts (LAHSA), Robert F. Kennedy Community Schools
Arts, Media, and Entertainment Pathway, certified spring 2021
This school was germinated in 1997, when teachers at Belmont High School were given the opportunity to design nine learning environments focused on a particular subject or area of study. The goal of these programs, or “academies,” was to create a more personal environment for the school's 5,000+ students, giving them an identity and a voice within the school. LAHSA has established a strong record of academic excellence. In addition to its Linked Learning certification and accreditation with the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, LAHSA has been recognized by Los Angeles Unified School District as a "School on the Move."

Biomedical Science, Reseda Charter High School
Health Science and Medical Technology Pathway, certified spring 2022

School of Business and Tourism, Miguel Contreras Learning Center
Marketing, Sales, and Services Pathway, certified spring 2022
The mission of the School of Business and Tourism at the Miguel Contreras Learning Complex is to provide students with an education of enduring value. Our Linked Learning program is designed to meet students’ interests and industry demands by integrating a strong college-preparatory curriculum with career and technical skills within the business, tourism, and hospitality career pathways. By participating in thematic, interdisciplinary models of project-based learning, students will develop skills in interpersonal relations, leadership, effective written and oral communication, problem solving, technology, and teamwork.

Business of Science and Technology Academy, San Andreas High School
Business & Technology Pathway, certified spring 2023

This pathway offers students cutting-edge technology, business, and agriculture training. They learn about modern growing technologies in addition to working and harvesting produce in a progressive hydroponics lab and greenhouse. Students travel to and work with community businesses, schools, and agencies. Additionally, they deliver produce to Nutrition Services, restaurants, and community food banks.

Business and Logistics Academy, Arroyo Valley High School
Marketing, Sales, and Service Pathway, certified spring 2020
The Business and Logistics Academy is committed to providing students with hands-on experience in the classroom. Participating students develop the skills to build virtual business, become certified in Microsoft Office, manage money, and work in global logistics.

Digital Design and Communications Career Pathway, Pacific High School
Arts, Media, and Entertainment Pathway, certified spring 2021
This career pathway prepares students to become animators, movie or video producers, directors, actors, voice actors, web artists, graphic designers, illustrators, or freelance artists. Students use video, audio, music, graphics, animation, programming, and web skills to create their own digital portfolio. The A-G approved courses in this academy ensure that students are prepared for college and careers in the 21st century by combining academic and career technical skills. Students are invited to participate in work-based learning opportunities such as guest speaker engagements, field trips, job shadowing, and internships. All who complete the pathway have the opportunity to earn articulated college credit and/or industry certification.

Project Lead the Way (PTLW) Biomedical Science Academy, Pacific High School
Health Science and Medical Technology Pathway, certified spring 2019
Whether discovering new cancer treatments or teaching healthy lifestyle choices to their communities, today’s biomedical science professionals are tackling big challenges to improve the future. Pacific’s PLTW Biomedical Science Academy students are taking on these same real-world challenges—and they’re doing it before they even graduate from high school. Participating students work with the same tools used by professionals in hospitals and labs; they engage in compelling, hands-on activities and consistently work in teams to find solutions to problems that may change how medical society operates. By the time students graduate, they are well prepared to navigate any career path they may take.