College and Career

College and Career Opportunities

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.

 

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. 

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Colorado Department of Education Graduation Guidlines

CDE Graduation Guidelines

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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

https://www.d49.org/phs

Pikes Peak Early College

Phone: 719-494-8924

https://www.d49.org/ppec

Sand Creek High School

Phone: 719-495-1160

https://www.d49.org/sandcreek

Spring Studio for Academic Excellence

Phone: 719-494-8940

https://www.d49.org/springsstudio

Vista Ridge High School

Phone: 719-494-8800

https://www.d49.org/vistaridge

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

D49 has partnered with Pikes Peak Community College to offer articulated college credit for eligible career and technical education courses. Students can apply for college credit using the "Student Articulated College Credit Request Form" if they meet the following criteria:

1. The course being taught has an approved agreement with Pikes Peak Community College, demonstrating that 100% of the college course learning outcomes are taught during the high school class or classes. To check if your school has an agreement, please use this link and navigate to D49 Falcon and your school.

2. Students must have earned an "A" or "B" in the class.

Student Articulated College Credit Request Form