Waterford Ready
Waterford Ready showcases the programs that we offer to our students to help prepare them for college, career, and life after graduation. Take a moment to review these programs and see if they may be a good fit. If you have questions, reach out to your school counselor.
Dual Enrollment Options at WUHS
WUHS offers a wide range of opportunities for you to earn college credit before you graduate. Taking advantage of these opportunities can help you save money on training after graduation and learn more about potential career opportunities.
Early College Credit
Earn high school and college credit at the same time. This is available for any Wisconsin Public or Private University.
- 11th & 12th grade
- WUHS pays for tuition and books
- Courses taken must be 80% different than courses offered at WUHS
- Students must complete a Letter of Intent and return it to Mrs. Werner in Student Services by
- September 20th for the Spring semester
- February 20th for the Fall semester
- Letter of Intent can be found on the School’s Website OR in XELLO
- Students may be able to have AM or PM release time
- Early College Credit- Recommended courses for UW-Milwaukee
Start College Now
Earn high school and college credit for a technical school at the same time. This is available for any Wisconsin Technical school.
- 11th & 12th grade
- WUHS pays for tuition and books
- Courses taken must be 80% different than courses offered at WUHS
- Students must complete a Letter of Intent and return it to Mrs. Werner in Student Services by
- September 20th for the Spring semester
- February 20th for the Fall semester
- Letter of Intent can be found on the School’s Website OR in XELLO
- Students may be able to have AM or PM release time
Gateway Specific Information:
- Start College Now- Frequently Asked Questions
- Start College Now- Guidelines
- Start College Now- Suggested Introductory Courses
Future Teacher Academy
- Complete 2 UW Whitewater (PIE) courses in 11th grade
- Intro to Human Development
- Intro to Special Education
- Option to work as a teacher's aide at Waterford Graded in 12th Grade.
- Families are responsible for tuition ($110 per college credit)
Gateway Academies
WUHS Partners with Gateway Technical College for Gateway Academies. These are 1 - 2 semester programs that start a student on a path toward a Technical School Degree. Programs include Carpentry, Automotive, HVAC, Nursing, Pre Health Professions, CNC Operator, Liberal Arts, Fire/EMS, Aviation, Heavy Duty Diesel, Criminal Justice, and SMART Manufacturing.
- 11th & 12th grade
- WUHS pays for tuition and books
- No cost to families
- An application must be completed and submitted to Gateway during winter course registration.
Gateway Transcripted Credit
These are classes taught at WUHS, with a WUHS teacher. This is a partnership with Gateway Technical College and there is no cost to families. Classes are available to all grade levels, depending on the class.
Options include but not limited to: Accounting, Personal Financial Literacy, Intro to Business, Culinary Skills, Hospitality, Applied Math, Medical Terminology, and Home Maintenance II. See the course description guide for a full list.
Welding Academy
- Up to 3 semesters of courses toward Gateway Welding Diploma (11th & 12th)
- Courses are taught at WUHS by Gateway Technical College Instructors
- Prerequisite: Introduction to Metals
UW Whitewater- PIE
- Enrollment Requirements to take the course
- Grade Level 11-12
- 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
- OR ACT of at least a 22
- Courses taught at WUHS
- College English 101 (3 credits)
- College Introduction to Comm 110 (3 credits)
- French 4 (4 credits)
- Course taught virtually at WUHS
- Introduction to Human Development (3 credits)
- Introduction to Special Education (3 credits)
-Families are responsible for tuition ($110 per college credit)
-Register for the course when you register for classes in the winter
-Follow Application Instructions sent in summer by WUHS Student Services
UW Oshkosh- CAPP
- Enrollment Requirements to earn college credit (these courses are open to all students regardless of enrolling in college credit)
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- Grade Level 10 -12 (depending on class)
- 2.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale
- OR Top 30% of the class
- Courses taught at WUHS
- Drama (3 credits)
- Lifetime Activities (1 credit)
- College Reading Strategies (1 credit)
- Sports Officiating and Coaching (up to 5 credits)
-Taught by WUHS teachers
-Families are responsible for tuition ($110 per college credit)
-Register for the course when you register for classes in the winter
-Follow Application Instructions sent in summer by WUHS Student Services
Certified Nursing Assistant
- Earn a Nursing Assistant License
- Course taught at WUHS by Gateway Technical College Instructor
- Grades 10-12 (must be 16 by the end of coursework)
- Prerequisite to Enrolling in Gateway Nursing Academy. Must have 2.6 cumulative GPA or 15 on ACT Reading or >237 on Accuplacer Reading
- Cost is $240. This is for the application, background check, CNA certification exam, and individual scrubs.
More Opportunities to be Waterford Ready!
AP Options
Advanced Placement (AP) is a joint venture between universities and high schools to help make the high school experience more meaningful for students who were preparing for college-level work. AP courses enable you to stand out in college admissions, earn college credit and develop the habits and content knowledge that position you to pursue opportunities outside of high school. See page 10 of the course guide book for a full list of the AP classes available.
GPS
When partnering with GPS, WUHS recommends students who are interested in hands-on learning, STEM and/or technical fields of study. By combining relevant classwork with real work experience, we accommodate students with different learning needs and instill a sense of purpose. This helps increase graduation ratios and work-readiness rates in local communities.
Youth Apprenticeships
· Available to juniors and seniors
· Must have a job in one of the 16 career pathways
· Minimum 450 hours in a year
· Students must be enrolled in related coursework
· See Mrs. Meyer for more information
**Ultimately, finding a placement is the student’s responsibility