West Bend School District Academic & Career Planning (ACP) Guide

1. College & Career Preparation

Having two schools in one building and over 1,900 students provides more opportunities:

• A wide variety of classes, clubs, co-curriculars, and athletics

• Many classes offer college credits, career skills, or knowledge to explore your interests and pursue goals

Explore the opportunities:

• Career Readiness Calendar 25/26

• Career Readiness Workshop Sign Up 25/26

• College and Career Preparation

2. Youth Apprenticeships

Get hands-on experience in a career pathway while in high school!

Resources:

• Youth Apprenticeship Program Presentation

• Youth Apprenticeship Program Information

• Youth Apprenticeship Student Application

3. Comparable Courses

Courses listed here cannot be paid for by the schools.

• Early College Credit Program (ECCP) – courses offered through four-year universities

• Start College Now (SCN) – courses offered through two-year technical colleges

These lists are not exhaustive; more may be added as course requests are reviewed.

Comparable Courses for ECCP and SCN

4. Career & College Opportunities

• Career & College Opportunities

• UW System View Book

• UW System Scholarship Information

• Wisconsin Private Colleges Admissions & Financial Aid Information

• Wisconsin Technical College System Guidebook

• Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Scholarship Information

• Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation Scholarship Information

• Bold.org Scholarship Opportunities

5. Xello – Career Pathway Planning

Xello helps students explore careers, track resume info, and plan college applications from middle school and beyond. Build your high school classes and experiences into a career pathway!

• Xello Student Login

• Xello Educator Login