*Please note that this program is continuing to be developed, and it will evolve as we engage with our students, staff, families, and community. We will continue to provide updates as they become available.
Community Information Session Recap
Thank you to everyone who attended one of our College and Career Pathways Informational Meetings this week. Your participation and input are vital as we continue shaping this exciting new program.
For those who couldn’t attend, we’ve included links to the handouts shared during the meetings so that every family has the opportunity to learn about this innovative program, which will help prepare our students for their futures—whether in college, a career, or the military.
These informational meetings were to share our vision, provide preliminary information, and gather valuable feedback from our community. As we shared, this program is still evolving. We are actively collaborating with students, families, staff, and community partners to refine the structure, pathway offerings, logistics, and curriculum. Updates will be shared as progress is made.
We are thrilled about the opportunities this program will provide for our students and look forward to working together to support their success.
Your Future, Your Choice: Discover your path with CRCSD
Connecting college and career connected learning to a personal “WHY”. Create shared understanding around how we will achieve college and career success.
CRCSD’s vision is Every Learner. Future Ready. CRCSD’s mission is to ensure all learners experience a rigorous and personalized learning experience so they have a plan, a pathway, and a passion for their futures.
It all starts with our Portrait of a Future Ready Graduate.
The Vision
The Why, Graduate College & Career Ready Students. CRCSD wants to ensure every student is equipped, empowered, and engaged to excel in life beyond high school.
The How, empower futures through real-world learning. Engaging students with career-focused education and hands-on experiences in smaller, themed learning communities, connecting school to future college and career goals.
The What, transferable skills & increased achievement. CRCSD students will graduate with more than a diploma. They will graduate with industry-recognized credentials, Advanced placement/college credit, work-based learning, and employability skills.
For Whom, Everyone. College & Career Pathways are intentionally designed to provide access for all students.
College and Career Pathways provide a structured approach to education that significantly enhances students’ academic achievement, boosts high school graduation rates, and prepares students more effectively for college, careers, and life.
Through targeted coursework and hands-on experiences, students gain industry certifications and college credits, helping them graduate with valuable, marketable skills.
This approach not only strengthens our community’s talent pipeline but also positions students for greater future earning potential, building a foundation for both personal success and a more prosperous community.
At its design core, the principles behind this design:
- Relationships – Small Learning Communities
- High Rigor – College preparatory curriculum with an industry-infused theme
- High Relevance – Partnerships with employers, the community, and postsecondary institutions
- High Reward – Graduating with a diploma and more
The Research Data
High School Model
In each of our High Schools there would be several academies that high school students can navigate.
Check out this CRCSD universal elements of College and Career Pathways.
Freshman Academy – beginning Fall 2025
At each of our five high schools, 9th grade students would be part of freshman academies. CRCSD plans to roll these academies out in the Fall of 2025. Freshman students would still take their core classes creating the foundation of future learning. So what would a schedule look like for these students.
After Freshman Academy, Upper Academy Schedules
What would a “typical” schedule look like for students after their freshman year academy is complete. What would it look like for a sophomore, junior, or senior?
Frequently Asked Questions
Below are just some of the questions we have received about the College and Career Pathways. We have compiled a full list of frequently asked questions on a separate page. Click the button below to go to the full list.
Why is CRCSD changing to the College & Career Pathways model?
Our goal is to ensure every learner is equipped for college and career, empowered for life and engaged in the community upon graduation. In order to deliver on this promise, we are excited to guarantee experiences that will ensure each student achieves more than a high school diploma—whether that’s college credit, career certification, or advanced placement credit.
Will all high schools adopt this change?
Yes, starting in the Fall of 2025 all high schools will implement Freshman Academies. Starting the fall of 2026, all high schools will offer pathways and academies for 10th graders, who will continue in the program through graduation. Students currently in high school will not be affected by these changes.
What about extracurriculars like athletics and drama?
Students will participate in school-based extracurricular activities at the school in which they are enrolled.
Will this affect current high school students?
This redesign begins with students who will be 9th graders in the fall of 2025. Students in Grades 10-12 in the fall of 2025 will continue on their current academic structure.
Does this model motivate students to stay engaged in the classroom?
Yes. Research shows that students in the Academy model are more engaged both emotionally and cognitively, thanks to smaller learning communities that foster close connections with peers and teachers. Additionally, students are naturally more engaged in classes that are connected to topics they are interested in.
How will sports and extracurricular activities be integrated into the college and career pathways model?
School activities, including athletic teams, are vital for a full high school experience and will continue to be supported and integrated within the academies and pathways model. Students will be eligible for athletics and extracurricular activities at the high school in which they are enrolled. Activities Directors are developing procedures to help address and minimize the ability for students and families to make activities-based decisions when selecting a pathway.
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Our Engaged Community Partners
We are not going down this path alone. We have engaged with these community partners to provide opportunities for students. We look to grow this list as we provide meaningful growth areas for students. If you are interested in joining us, we would invite you to fill out this form.
Our Timeline & Next Steps (tentative)
January 2025
- January 3: Staff Professional Learning
- MS & MS CTE Teachers and HS representatives- Developing Course Sequence
- MS & HS Counselors – Registration Timelines and Academies & Pathways
- January 8: Parent Advisory Committee Meeting
- January 20: Staff Professional Learning
- Freshman Academies & CTE spaces meeting with Invision Architecture
- January 22: Parent Advisory Committee Meeting
- January 30: Community Information Meeting (details coming soon)
August 2025: Launch Freshman Academy
January 2026: Pathway Selection Process for Upper Schools & Academies
August 2026: Launch Upper Schools & Academies