Career and Technical/Skilled Trade education may be the best fit for many students. Students who plan on pursuing an education in career/technical, and skilled trades are encouraged to discuss their personal strengths, skills, and goals with their counselor during their junior and senior conferences. CCSD also offers many CTE courses for students to take while in high school, as well as apprenticeships through CareerWise.
See your counselor for more information about either of these programs.
One of the best ways to increase the speed at which you earn credits is the work study program. If you have are eligible and successfully complete the requirements you can earn 0.5 practical fine art or elective credits per quarter. See below to determine if you're eligible,
Work study requirements:
Must work under a direct supervisor or manager (no Ubereats or Door Dash)
Must work 90 hours per quarter
Must be paid through pay stubs to prove hours worked (no cash jobs)
If you meet the above requirements and would like to participate in work study contact your counselor or email Mr. Nerwin at enerwin@cherrycreekschools.org
Endeavor Academy students are eligible to take courses at the Cherry Creek Innovation Campus (CCIC). You can see their course offerings here.
Counselor Ryan Seely works with students from Endeavor academy and current students can book an appointment with him here. Prospective students can contact him via email at rseely@cherrycreekschools.org
Careerwise Colorado is an apprenticeship placement program that can support students either college or work-force bound