Widefield High School
Academics
Widefield High School offers a wide range of academics to fit our students' needs.
We aim to develop students into successful contributors of a changing society and help all students realize their potential.
- AP and Honors Classes
- Art
- Career & Technical Education (CTE)
- Drama
- English
- Math
- Performing Arts Programs
- Project Lead the Way (PLTW)
- Science
- Schools to Career (S.T.E.P.)
- Social Studies
- Teacher Cadet
- Test Prep (SAT & ASVAB)
- World Language
AP and Honors Classes
AP classes offered
| AP American Government | AP Environmental Science | AP Literature and Composition |
| AP American History | AP European History | AP Music Theory |
| AP Biology | AP French Lang and Cul. | AP Physics 1 |
| AP Calculus AB | AP German Lang and Cu | AP Physics 2 |
| AP Calculus II BC | AP Human Geography | AP Spanish Lang and Cut. |
| AP Chemistry | AP Language and Comp | AP Spanish Lit. and Comp |
| AP Statistics |
Honors Classes Offered
| Honors |
Honors Chemistry | Honors |
| Honors Human Physiology | Honors French 3 | Honors Spanish III |
| Honors Athletic Training | Honors Biology | Honors Pre-Calculus |
| Honors Teacher Cadet 1&2 | Honors World History | Honors German III |
| Honors Chamber Strings | ||
| Honors Chamber Winds | Honors Classic Chorale | Honors Wind Symphony |
You can learn more about our AP and Honors Classes through our Course Registration Guide
To learn more about the AP Program, view the AP Program Website.
Art
Career & Technical Education (CTE)
What is CTE?
A Career & Technical Education (CTE) pathway is a sequence of courses that provides students with the academic, technical, and real world knowledge, skills, and experience they need to be prepared for a variety of career options.
Please see the home high school course guides to see all of the CTE offerings at the home high school.
For information regarding CTE Districtwide and MiLL courses, see below:
Contacts
Nikki Carter - CTE Director
Office at the MiLL
Cell: 719.205.6012
Office: 719.391.3680
Email: cartern@wsd3.org
Branda Morgan - CTE Programming Coordinator
Office at the MiLL
Cell: 719.205.6012
Office: 719.391.3595
Email: morganb@wsd3.org
Kathleen Mena - Work-Based Learning Coordinator
Office at the MiLL
Office: 719.391.3592
Email: menak@wsd3.org
Sarah Anding - CTE Secretary
Office at the MiLL
Office: 719.391.3691
Email: andings@wsd3.org
CTE Pathways
- Business, Management, and Marketing
- Cabinet Manufacturing
- Catering
- Computer & Digital Technologies
- Construction
- Family and Consumer Sciences
- Health Science (Bio Medical Technology)
- Multimedia (Commercial Art/ Design/ Photography)
- Music Production
- PLTW Engineering
- Teacher Cadet
- Theatre Technology
- Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Auto Technology)
- Welding
Business, Management, and Marketing
Business and Marketing Education is a program of study whose purpose is to provide students with the skills, attitudes and competencies to be successful in post-secondary study, the workforce, and as adult consumers. Students will gain knowledge and skills in finance, marketing, management, entrepreneurship, accounting, communications and business technology.
Career & Technical Student Organization: DECA & FBLA
Click on the following links to learn more about occupations in Business, Marketing & Public Administration.
Cabinet Manufacturing
Students enrolled in the Cabinet Manufacturing Pathway will learn and master techniques of "Lean Manufacturing" which is the systemic method of eliminating waste within a manufacturing environment. Students are also trained and certified in state-of-the-art tools and machinery, including CNC automated technology.
Career & Technical Student Organization: SkillsUSA
Click on the following link to learn more about occupations in Skilled Trades & Technical Sciences.
Catering
This program is designed for students with career interests in the food industry as well as owning their own catering business. The purpose of this course is to develop skills in quantity food preparation, safety and sanitation, planning, customer service, business plans and entrepreneurship.
Career & Technical Student Organization: FCCLA
Click on the link below to explore occupations in Hospitality & Tourism.
Computer & Digital Technologies
This pathway is designed to help students understand, communicate and adapt to a digital world as it impacts their personal life, society and the business world. Exposure to foundational knowledge in hardware, software, programming, web design, IT support and networks.
Click on the link below to learn more about careers in Computer & Digital Technologies.
Construction
The Construction Program provides a strong foundation for the skills required by the construction industry. Students learn about woodworking, carpentry skills, residential plumbing and electrical systems, and advanced trade skills used by industry professionals. Construction classes are taken off-site at The MiLL.
Career & Technical Student Organization: SkillsUSA
Click on the links below to learn more about occupations related to Construction.
Family and Consumer Sciences
Family and consumer sciences, or FACS, is an academic discipline that combines aspects of social and natural science. FACS deals with the relationship between individuals, families, communities and the environment in which they live. The field represents many disciplines including consumer science, nutrition, food preparation, parenting, early childhood education, family economics and resource management, and human development.
Career & Technical Student Organization: FCCLA
Click on the links below to discover occupations in Hospitality, Human Services & Education.
Health Science (Bio Medical Technology)
The Biomedical Science Pathway is a strong fit for students interested in the field of medicine or who would like to learn about life science. Students will explore the roles of the biomedical professionals while studying the concepts of human medicine, physiology, genetics, microbiology and public health.
Career & Technology Student Organization: HOSA
Click on the link below to learn more about occupations in Health Sciences.
Multimedia (Commercial Art/ Design/ Photography)
The courses in Multimedia are designed to help students refine their visual arts experience through project-based learning and teaching students new technology-based art and design tools such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
Career & Technical Student Organization: SkillsUSA
Click on the link below to learn more about occupations in Commercial Art/Design/Photography.
Music Production
Currently only offered at Widefield High School, this program is designed to offer students instruction in basic and advanced techniques of music production including recording MIDI and audio, advanced editing, mixing and mastering skills. Music Business Internship will provide an introductory overview of the commercial music industry which will include a capstone.
Click on the link below to learn more about occupation in music production.
PLTW Engineering
From launching space explorations to delivering safe, clean water to communities, engineers find solutions to pressing problems and turn their ideas into reality. PLTW Engineering empowers students to step into the role of an engineer, adopt a problem-solving mindset, and make the leap from dreamers to doers. The program’ s courses engage students in compelling, real-world challenges that help them become better collaborators and thinkers. Students take from the courses in-demand knowledge and skills they will use in high school and for the rest of their lives, on any career path they take.
Career & Technical Student Organization: SkillsUSA
Click on the links below to discover the various occupations for engineering.
Teacher Cadet
The primary goal of the Teacher Cadet program is to encourage academically talented, high achieving, high school students with exemplary interpersonal and leadership skills to consider teaching as a career by providing students an in-depth look at the profession of teaching.
Click on the link below to find out more information regarding teaching as an occupation.
Theatre Technology
Students enrolled in this pathway will be introduced to theater production with an emphasis on technical elements. With the use of professional grade equipment and software, students will be able to create student-lead productions. They will learn digital video editing software, the basics of shooting video, and the creating digital finished products. Technical theater introduces students to the methods of constructing sets, stage lighting and sound, and implementing multimedia.
Click on the link below to learn more about occupations using theater technology.
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Auto Technology)
These classes prepare individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all types of automobiles. Students receive instruction on basic automobile maintenance requirements, specific tool uses and safety procedures. Inspection and repair of automotive systems is stressed in the areas of brakes, electrical, suspension, fuel, emissions and tune up procedures.
Career & Technical Student Organization: SkillsUSA
Click on the link below to find out more about occupations in Automotive & Transportation.
Welding
Welding students will learn the foundational understanding of welding and welding processes. They will learn the basics of oxy-acetylene welding and torch cutting, plasma cutting, shielded metal arc welding, gas metal arc welding, wire fee/mig welding and stick arc welding.
Intro to Welding Technology is taught at each high school and is a prerequisite for Welding A/B which is taken off-site at The MiLL.
Click on the link below to learn more about occupations in welding.
Work Based Learning
- WHAT IS WORK-BASED LEARNING?
- HOW IS WIDEFIELD INVOLVED?
- HOW WBL WORKS?
- HIGH DEMAND OCCUPATIONS IN THE REGION:
WHAT IS WORK-BASED LEARNING?
Work-Based Learning (WBL) is the bridge between K-12 educational practices and the application of post-secondary workforce readiness skills. It is learning about work, learning through work, and learning at work.
HOW IS WIDEFIELD INVOLVED?
Widefield School District 3 (WSD3) will be utilizing the Colorado Work-Based Learning Continuum to increase opportunities for our students so that when they graduate from high school they are prepared for high wage, high skill jobs, and careers.
There are many WBL activities that will supplement our academic content areas and provide students an opportunity to explore careers, learn more deeply about specific jobs or occupations, receive training and resume enhancements, and earn industry-recognized certificates in a career of interest.
HOW WBL WORKS?
As the new WBL coordinator, Kathleen Mena will be collaborating with our Career Technical Education (CTE) teachers to create a framework for post workforce readiness. Each student enrolled in our CTE classes will discover their skills, interests, talents, and aptitudes so they are equipped to make pathway choices for future success. In partnership with the Pikes Peak Business Education Association (PPBEA) Marketplace, students and teachers will be empowered to create an account, search for opportunities, and complete WBL experiences.
HIGH DEMAND OCCUPATIONS IN THE REGION:
- Nursing and related healthcare occupations
- Information technology, computer science, and cybersecurity
- Skilled trades and technical sciences in advanced manufacturing & construction
- Culinary arts and hospitality occupations
- Business operations & customer service occupations
WSD3 offers classes in each area; students can enter the workforce as they earn industry certifications or they can enter the workforce after earning an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree. For more information, email Kathleen Mena at menak@wsd3.org.
Drama
English
English Classes Offered
- 9th Grade----English 9 or Honors English 9
- 10th grade---English 10 or Honors English 10
- 11th Grade---AP Language and Composition or 1 Composition Class and 1 Literature Class
- 12th Grade----AP Composition and Literature or 1 Composition Class and 1 Speech Class
Composition or Literature classes Offered:
- American Literature
- British Literature
- Multi-Cultural Literature
- World Literature
- Creative Writing and Advanced Creative Writing
- Intermediate Composition
- Technical Writing
- Beginning Oral Interpretation.
View Colorado Reading, Writing, and Communicating Standards for our English classes.
Math
Math Classes Offered
- Algebra 1,1A, and 1B
- Algebra 2
- College Algebra
- Consumer Math
- Geometry,
- Honors Discreet Math
- Introduction to Pre-Algebra and Pre-Algebra
- Math Today
- Statistics
as well as Honors and AP Math classes.
For more information, check the Course Description Guide.
Available Tutoring - Math Café
- Math Cafe - Tuesday/Thursday after school until 4 p.m. in Room Five
- Lunch - Daily in room 1
- Green advisory with a pass
- By appointment with your teacher
Links
Performing Arts Programs
Project Lead the Way (PLTW)
PLTW is a national program that has formed partnerships among public schools, institutions of higher education, and industry to increase the quality of students graduating from engineering and engineering technology institutions.
PLTW Classes Offered
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Biomedical Sciences Pathway |
Engineering Pathway |
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PLTW Engineering
PLTW Biomedical
PLTW Computer Science
Science
Science Classes Offered
- Astronomy
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Earth Science
- Ecology
- Geology
- Honors Biology
- Honors Chemistry
- Honors Human Physiology
- Physical Science
- Physics
- AP classes and Project Lead the Way (PLTW) classes
Science Club Meetings
Science Club will meet in room 121, Mrs. Carmody's room, every Monday at lunch! Hope to see you there! This club meets to prepare for the Science Olympiad in the Springs. Sign Up for the app Remind for up-to-date information: Text 81010 the message needs to say @whssci
Schools to Career (S.T.E.P.)
School To carEer Partnership (STEP) program provides an opportunity for Widefield School District 3 learners to gain career experience through a wide variety of partnerships with businesses, professionals, and agencies in the El Paso County area. Options for students include volunteer, shadows, intern, apprenticeship, and paid work experiences. When possible, these experiences are closely related to the student’s occupational interest areas. We have had successful partnerships with businesses for some time and hope to continue to broaden opportunities for students through the STEP program. At the same time STEP provides businesses and local organizations needed assistance from our students.
All STEP students must be enrolled in a Vocational / Career and Technical Education (CTE) class to receive work study credit. These classes, which were developed by business people and educators, offer self-assessment, career guidance, job skills, and work ethics as part of the curriculum. Students in CTE programs can gain work experience that allows them to apply the specific occupational skills and knowledge they have learned in their course work.
With prior authorization from the STEP Coordinator, juniors (11th grade) and seniors (12th grade) may be able to participate in volunteer options, an internship, and/or apprenticeship. Learners receive one credit for every 108 hours of experience for volunteer/internship/apprenticeship service hours (i.e. legal/court mandated hours "do not" count).
Learners working in paid positions receive one credit for every 135 hours of experience.
Not to exceed two (2) credits per semester.
Mr. Burgess (Located in the Library Learning Center)
Work-Study Length: Semester or Year
Prerequisite: Work a paid job and provide pay stub
Grades: 11 - 12
Electives Credit(s): Maximum = 2 per semester
STEP Grades
Infinite Campus will either show an "NM" (No Mark) or a letter grade of "F" (Fail) until I receive a completed evaluation form from your employer/mentor.
An "NM" is simply a grade filler until a completed evaluation form is received from the employer/mentor. An "NM" does not impact a learner's Grade Point Average (GPA) or Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA) events. If you see a ninety-nine percent (99%) grade associated with the "NM," then that is NOT your grade!
An "F" means I have not heard from the student and I cannot verify employment status, the student has more than 10 absences (including excused) during the semester, or I have received a completed evaluation form back from the employer/mentor and the grading evaluation indicated a grade of "F."
If you feel that you deserve a better grade, then please see your employer/mentor immediately and ask how you can improve your performance during work.
Learners earning a grade of "B" or better, in this work-study, will be
eligible for college credit at Pikes Peak State College.
For more information, please visit Pike's Peak State College website or contact your school counselor.
Contact
Resources
Social Studies
Social Studies Courses Offered
- 9th Grade---Geography and Social Studies 9
- 10th Grade---World History or Honors World History
- 11th Grade---American History or AP American History
- 12th Grade---American Government or AP American Government
- Electives: Economics, Psychology, Sociology, AP European History and AP Human Geography
Social Studies Office (719) 391-3166
Teacher Cadet
Interested in a teaching career? If so, this is the class for you!
Students will learn about teaching and presenting lessons. Then they will receive a chance to practice their skills with with children. Students have the possibility to earn college credits.
For more information, contact Ms. Shipp at shippt@wsd3.org
Test Prep (SAT & ASVAB)
SAT Test Prep
Students can access free SAT practice materials regardless of whether or not they’ve taken the PSAT as a tenth grader.
If they have taken the PSAT they can give the Khan Academy permission to link their PSAT results to their Khan Academy account which will in turn allow the Khan Academy to supply the student a much more personalized tutorial experience based on their own PSAT results.
Students have to establish a free account in both the College Board Website, as well as the Khan Academy Website.
Students can practice on the Khan Academy Website SAT Practice.
ASVAB Test Prep
The ASVAB is required for any person who wishes to join the United States Military. To prepare for the ASVAB, use the practice test and test prep at: https://asvabmilitarytest.com/
FOR UPCOMING DATES, CHECK THE SCHOOL CALENDAR.
World Language
¡Bienvenidos ! Willkommen ! Bienvenue!
Welcome to the Department of World Languages at Widefield High School. We offer German, French, and Spanish.
What makes Widefield World Language Unique?
- Our department is small, so we
are able to work closely together. - We all have experience traveling abroad.
- We
have the opportunity to take our students to great places and open their eyes to the world. - Our educators place a great emphasis on 21st-century skills and technology which provide our students with today's essential skills.
Important Links
Our Countries:
- French: Approximately 136 million people speak French worldwide as a first language.
- German: Approximately 120 million people speak German worldwide as a first language.
- Spanish: Approximately 358 million people speak Spanish worldwide as a first language.