Pride Scholar Pathways

ECS is proud to offer Pride Scholar Pathways, a middle school program designed for students who want to concentrate their studies in a specific area of interest. Students may choose a pathway in Performing Arts, Visual Arts, or Healthful Living. Classes in the area of concentration, in conjunction with service and leadership development, combine to offer students an important learning and development opportunity as they prepare for high school and beyond.

What Is a Pathway?

A Pride Scholar Pathway is a focused elective track that allows students to explore a passion area over three years of middle school. Students who complete a pathway earn:

• Academic cords worn at 8th‑grade graduation

• Recognition in the graduation program

• Notation on their ECS diploma

• A reputation as a student leader in their chosen field

Pathway students grow as confident communicators, collaborative learners, and community‑minded leaders.
 

Pathway Options

Theatre Arts
Concentrating in theatre, music, band, and musical productions, students develop performance skills, creativity, and confidence on stage.

Music Arts
Concentrating on music, performance, theory, history, and conducting in small group ensembles and on stage. The program will develop musicality, musicianship, and score-study skills.

Visual Arts
Concentrating in digital art, design, and hands‑on creative work, students explore visual expression, innovation, and artistic technique.

Healthful Living
Concentrating on sports, wellness, fitness, and mental health, students build lifelong habits for a balanced and healthy lifestyle.
 

Core Requirements

To complete a Pride Scholar Pathway, students must:

• Maintain strong academic performance in pathway courses
• Complete service hours and demonstrate leadership in their chosen course of study
• Uphold ECS Behavior Expectations and Academic Integrity standards
• Finish with the presentation of a Capstone Project in 8th grade