District 88 shares college and career pathways video series to assist with course-selection process
VIDEO 1 PATHWAY
Arts and Communication (audio and visual technology; performing arts; visual arts; music; and journalism and broadcasting)
VIDEO 2 PATHWAYS
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (animal systems; and plant systems)
Health Sciences and TechnologyHuman and Public Services (education and training; and government and public administration)
VIDEO 3 PATHWAY
Finance & Business Services (accounting; entrepreneurship; and hospitality, culinary and tourism)
VIDEO 4 PATHWAYS
Information technology (cybersecurity and network systems; and programming and software development)
Manufacturing, engineering and trades (architecture and construction; Science, Technology, Engineering and Math - or STEM; and transportation, distribution and logistics)
As students begin to select courses for the 2026-27 school year, District 88 encourages families to check out the “88 in 88” video series about college and career pathways available for Addison Trail and Willowbrook students.
To view the series, click on the videos above.
District 88 offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes more than 30 Advanced Placement (AP)/college-level courses and more than 50 dual-credit and collegiate-credit courses in 18 career pathway areas, along with award-winning fine arts programming, to help ensure students are prepared to successfully accomplish their post-high school goals.
This “88 in 88” video series shares details about these pathways and how students can connect to opportunities that provide hands-on, immersive experiences, as well as certifications, credentials and scholarships.
The series also highlights:
- District 88’s Course Listing Guide (see link above)
- District 88’s Pathways webpage (see link above)
- Important information/reminders about the course-selection process, including:
- District 88’s career pathway graduation requirement
- Flexibilities within District 88’s graduation requirements
- New courses available in 2026-27
- Details about Addison Trail’s Course Information Night and Athletic/Activity Fair and Willowbrook’s Curriculum Showcase and Meet the Coaches Night, which will take place on Jan. 15.