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CAREER & COLLEGE READINESS
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What do you want to be? We can show you the way...
Did you know you can explore careers, develop technical skills, earn industry certifications, and take free college classes through District 49?
We have an extensive list of Career and College programs available for every D49 student. Learn more about your interests and talents, build your digital profile and resume, and work on real-world projects to prepare for your future goals and dreams.
D49 is committed to Every Student - making education accessible, where your strengths, interests, and experiences lead you on a unique journey to success after high school.
Career & College Opportunities
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Career Exploration & Planning
Pathway Plans - Pathway Plans give you a way to set your own destination, track your progress, and keep moving forward towards your goals after high school. Plans can include academic & career preparation classes, job shadows & internships, capstone projects, industry certifications, and free college courses. Contact your counselor/career advisor for more info.
Career Interest Surveys - In middle and high school, take career interest surveys to match your passions and talents to relevant career pathways through YouScience. The career results might surprise you! Contact your counselor/career advisor for more info.
Career & Technical Education (CTE) - Experience hands-on, real-world classes in middle and high school to develop skills and prepare for successful technical careers. Includes Agriculture, Business, Engineering, IT/Cyber, Manufacturing, Commercial Art, Construction, Culinary, Biomed, Healthcare, Teacher Ed, and more. Classes offered on-campus as electives. More Info
Work-Based Learning (WBL) Learn about careers, get hands-on work experience, and earn high school credit by setting up student experiences like field trips, guest speakers, job shadows, internships with industry and business partners through the Pikes Peak Business & Education Alliance (PPBEA). More Info
Digital Profiles & Scholarships - Build a winning digital profile/resume, showcase your talents, interact with colleges, universities, and companies, and access customized scholarship searches through Tallo. Contact your counselor/career advisor to build your profile today.
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College Credit in High School
Looking for ways to earn free college credit while still in high school? Take college courses and career & technical classes in D49:
Benefits:
- Earn both high school and college credit
- Take courses directly related to your areas of interest
- Save time & money with transferable college credits taken in high school
- Successfully navigate college courses through self-advocacy, time management, and independence (with support from your career advisor)
- Boost your GPA with college courses weighted on a 5.0 scale
Concurrent Enrollment (CE) - Get a headstart on college as a D49 Student and reduce the cost by adding free college courses to your school schedule to earn credits towards an associates degree, for transfer to a university, or for industry certifications. Classes are offered on- and off-campus in a wide variety of subjects. More Info
Career Start - Explore careers, gain knowledge & skills towards your career goals, and earn college credits through Pikes Peak Community College's Career Start. Includes Automotive, Diesel, Cybersecurity, Criminal Justice, Fire Science, Graphic Design, Healthcare, Welding, Zoo Keeping, and more. Classes are at PPCC and transportation is available. More Info
Career & Technical Education (CTE) - Experience hands-on, real-world classes in middle and high school to develop your skills and prepare for successful technical careers. Includes Agriculture, Business, Engineering, IT/Cyber, Manufacturing, Commercial Art, Construction, Culinary, Biomed, Healthcare, Teacher Ed, and more. CTE classes are offered on-campus as electives and some count for college credit. More Info
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Graduation Requirements & Transcripts
D49 Graduation requirements are under the Board of Education Policies on BoardDocs.
Section I: Instruction Policy: IKF and IKF-R-1
Please check with your high school for specific credit requirements.
Colorado Department of Education Graduation Guidlines
TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS: The D49 Central Enrollment Office does not maintain student records or transcripts. If you are a student in need of a transcript, talk with the front office of the school where you are enrolled. High school contact information is available here:
Falcon High School
Phone: 719-495-5520
https://www.d49.org/falconhigh
Patriot High School
Phone: 719-495-5505
Pikes Peak Early College
Phone: 719-494-8924
Sand Creek High School
Phone: 719-495-1160
Spring Studio for Academic Excellence
Phone: 719-494-8940
https://www.d49.org/springsstudio
Vista Ridge High School
Phone: 719-494-8800