Supplemental Program & Resources Utilized in Curriculum Education
High School Program
Ages 14 -21, Grades 9th-12th + Dual/Concurrent Enrollment
Our High School full day program, called Antler Antics is designed around each student’s individual learning needs to include tutoring, college dual/cpmicrremt enrollment, internships, Work Study, Resumes, Applications, PSAT/SAT tutoring, testing, etc. Three options are available to choose from:
HIGH SCHOOL ANTLER ANTICS
Option 1: Weds. 8:30am-3:30pm Full Day Program
6 High School Level Classes Daily X 4 Quarters
Teen Scene of Students as Teachers
Internships, Work Study, Career Exploration
Lunches w/ Leaders
Option 2: 1/2 SPRUCE & 1/2 Internship/Dual Enrollment
Student chooses two class options, can change mid year
- 1/2 Day on Weds. Full Day AM 8:30-12 or PM 12-3:30pm full year
- 45 hour internship per semester, must be different second semester
- SAT, ACT, Terra Nova, ASVAB, or College Tutoring
- Career Inventory, Resume Writing, School to Work
- College Dual Enrollment of one 3 credit class each semester
Classes scheduled throughout the week
Pueblo Community College Dual Enrollment by Mon. Aug. 26
San Juan College Dual Enrollment by Mon. Aug. 26
Option 3: Full Time Concurrent/Dual Enrollment (Requires Meeting ASAP)
College Concurrent/Dual Enrollment of 6 credits of classes each semester
Weekly In Person Attendance and Check-in with SPRUCE REQUIRED
Classes scheduled throughout the week
Pueblo Community College Dual Enrollment by Mon. Aug. 26
San Juan College Dual Enrollment by Mon. Aug. 26
Dual/Concurrent Enrollment Program
The Concurrent Enrollment program provides high school students with the opportunity to enroll in postsecondary courses and earn up to 6 credits/hrs per semester (part-time) of college credit. Students can take online, virtual, or in-person classes with Pueblo Community College, San Juan College and Fort Lewis College. The Student/Parent Team must meet with a SPRUCE Advisor and College Advisor to confirm eligibility, approved courses, registration, and enrollment. SPRUCE covers tuition and books or fees as approved per student, course, and semester. Students may take additional college classes above 6 credits as approved by SPRUCE with each college advisor with the student/parents responsible to pay their balance difference prior to the end of the SPRUCE fiscal year June 30. Colorado data shows that students in Concurrent Enrollment programs are more likely to enroll in college within one year following high school graduation, complete their postsecondary education, and have higher workforce earnings after postsecondary completion.
Postsecondary & Workforce Readiness
Expanding pathways from high school to postsecondary opportunities is essential to increasing the number of postsecondary degrees earned by Coloradans and decreasing high school dropout rates. Concurrent enrollment programs help students develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to be postsecondary and workforce ready.
SPRUCE uses per pupil revenue to pay the tuition for the postsecondary courses at the resident community college rate directly to the institution on behalf of the student. SPRUCE enters into a cooperative agreement with the qualified institution of higher education that outlines how credits will be awarded, the negotiated tuition rate, and the establishment of an academic plan of study for the student.
SPRUCE contracts with the following colleges:
Internship, Work-Based Learning, Alternative Instruction
SPRUCE focuses on creating pathways to careers for each student. SPRUCE meets with the student/parent team to create contracts with businesses, agreements with students, planning for internship, work-based learning opportunities and more to help high school students with career planning. Students complete an Internship/Work Study Application of Course to demonstrate and defend their learning at the conclusion of an internship or work study program. This supports them to show the work they did in the internship or work study and discuss the learning they did as a part of the project in the form of a final presentation at the chosen location. Gaining valuable work experiences (more than job shadowing) while in high school prepares you for the workforce. SPRUCE facilitates opportunities to learn through internship or apprenticeship programs. Work-based learning encompasses a variety of strategies to offer learners experiential opportunities to explore potential careers. Each of these strategies rely on developing industry relationships and learning opportunities outside of the classroom:
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Learning ABOUT Work strategies focus on exposing learners to a variety of industries.
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Learning THROUGH Work engages learners in partnerships with industry representatives in hands-on learning.
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Learning AT Work prepares learners for specific career pathways.