February 2, 2021

Students at Roosevelt High School with an interest in the medical field will have the option of enrolling in a new Athletic Training Pathway beginning fall 2021. A two-semester Anatomy and Physiology course will enable students to investigate the human body and biological systems, including infection control and health and safety in the health care work environment. “This addition creates a fantastic opportunity for our students to get a head start in the high-demand, high-paying medical field,” said Rebecca Vollrath, Assistant Principal.

As part of the Athletic Training Pathway, internships within the RHS athletic department, will benefit learners by creating hands-on experiences providing services to student athletes alongside the RHS athletic trainer. These internships, combined with learning laboratories and coursework, will empower learners to expand skills and explore their interests in the medical field.

Students also have the opportunity to continue their studies beyond high school. The Athletic Training Pathway is directly aligned with medical courses at AIMS Community College, leading to further medical career options.

Additional courses in the Athletic Training Pathway — Health Science and Sports Medicine are scheduled to be offered fall 2022 and fall 2023, respectively.

January 18, 2021

Weld RE-5J School District has announced a Career and Technical Education (CTE) program expansion, made possible by the passing of the 2020 mill levy override ballot question. This expansion will create a Plant Science Pathway as part of the Agriculture program at Roosevelt High School. “Plant Science is in high demand in northern Colorado and the addition of this new pathway will create multiple opportunities for our students and for the community. Students will gain experience in greenhouse production and grow food for other programs in the school such as culinary arts & food services,” said Ron Hruby, Director of CTE. As part of this program, plants and produce could be offered to the community and local industry. Plant Science also includes landscaping and irrigation.

This expansion enhances the Agriculture program at Roosevelt High School whose offerings currently include Ag. Business, Animal Science, and Ag. Power, Structures & Technical Systems Pathways.

Level 1 and 2 courses will be available in the Fall of 2021. On-site learning labs in the new high school, due to be completed in 2023, will enable additional levels to be offered in the near future. Milliken Middle School will continue to provide exploratory classes that lead seamlessly to pathways in the high school. Weld RE-5J avidly supports its CTE programs which create opportunities for students to discover and explore career pathways they are passionate about while developing their skills in real-world, work-based learning environments. CTE programs also enable students to gain internships, apprenticeships, industry certifications, and/or college credits while still in high school. These programs benefit local industries by cultivating a workforce with relevant skills and experience.

If interested in serving on an advisory committee to help develop the program, please contact Ron Hruby at rhruby@weldre5j.org