Whether you plan to go to college, begin a career, or enter the military, a great starting place to explore the different options and pathways is the myFUTURE website that was produced by the Department of Defense with data from the Departments of Commerce, Education, and Labor.

College

• Whether you’re a student or a parent, this college planning timeline will keep you on track and in the know throughout high school.
• Once you have applied to colleges, you will need to send a copy of your transcript.
• While in high school, students can earn college credits through Advanced Placement and Concurrent Enrollment courses.
• There are many scholarship resources to help make college more affordable. Learn more about SHS scholarship resources and WHS scholarship resources.
• If you are planning on playing athletics in college, make sure you understand the NCAA and NAIA requirements.
• Retaking the SAT or taking the ACT might help meet scholarship or college admission requirements.

Career

• Weld RE-4 high schools use Xello — a comprehensive website that students can use to make plans about colleges, and careers.
• Xello has a career interest inventory to help start a career search and up to date information on almost every career. It is a great place to start researching regardless of where you are at in the process!

Military

• Military recruiters visit our high schools regularly. Learn more about available military opportunities.

Aims Career Academy

The Aims Career Academy provides the opportunity to take college courses while still in high school.

• You are able to to earn certificates in the participating CTE programs, free of charge
• 1 year minimum commitment
• The cost of tuition, fees and course materials is paid by our school district

Contact your school counselor to learn more about Aims Career Academy.