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VISTA RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL CAREER & COLLEGE CHALLENGE
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>With the exception of single time activities (noted in Maximum # Credited column with a *), students may only submit activities completed after 8/1/2025. (Note: Summer internships credited for Fall 2025 count as date that internship grade is posted.

>Note: While this spreadsheet is viewable by both students and parents, submittable forms (VRHS Career & College Challenge and College & Career Plans) are only available to students logged in through their D49 Account. Documents displayed in purple are only available to staff.

>If you have another item you feel should be on this list, please email Dr. Cephus (heidi.cephus@d49.org).
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Activity (Career / College / Military)PointsMaximum # CreditedInstructionsProofAdditional Resources
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Job Shadow5Unlimited (1 per person shadowed)1. Schedule a Job Shadow (either through PPBEA or your own connections).
2. Complete the job shadow.
3. Fill out VRHS College & Career Challenge.		VRHS Career & College Challenge
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Internship (60 Hours)45Unlimited1. Make an appointment with your counselor or with Dr. Cephus to talk about your interest in internships.
2. During the meeting your counselor or Dr. Cephus will complete the Student Work-Based Learning Request and Scope of Work form. This action notifies the AAL department, prompting them to assist in securing internship opportunities with local businesses.
3. Complete the Work-Based Learning Application in PowerSchool. Both you and your parent/guardian will need to log into PowerSchool on your own accounts.
4. Participate in a mandatory online Internship Bootcamp (15 hours).
5. Get matched with a business and complete a minimum of 45 hours of work. Log time in PowerSchool app.
6. Both the student and the business partner complete evaluations and reflections.
7. Receive a 0.5 Practical Arts Credit upon successful completion of the Internship. All required documents must be submitted.		Internship Grade in PS
(If you have already completed an internship, but are unsure how to receive credit, please fill out the VRHS Career & College Challenge form.)
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Create a PPBEA Account and add Dr. Cephus as sponsor21*1. Go to PPBEA WebsiteOnce you request Dr. Cephus as your sponsor, she will get a notification that you have created your account.
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2. Complete Registration New Student Registration - Google Docs.pdf
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3. Complete Your Basic Profile and Request Heidi Cephus as your sponsor Student - Basic Profile Instructions - Google Docs.pdf
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Meet with Dr. Cephus or your counselor to complete the Student Work-Based Learning Request and Scope of Work21 per semester1. Schedule a meeting with Dr. Cephus using Calendly or with your counselor using their scheduling app.
2. Talk with Dr. Cephus or your counselor about your interests.
3. Have Dr. Cephus or your counselor fill out the Student Work-Based Learning Request and Scope of Work Google Form.		Student Work-Based Learning Request and Scope of Work Google Form (Completed by Dr. Cephus or Counselor)
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Complete the WBL Application in PowerSchool51*1. Log into your PowerSchool Student Portal and complete the D49 - Student Work-Based Learning Application.
2. Have your parents log into their PowerSchool Parent Portal and complete the D49 - Parent Work-Based Learning Application.
*For instructions on both steps, see: Student and Parent/Guardian Guide- How to complete a WBL Application in PowerSchool		Once you complete the application, Dr. Cephus will be able to see your responses.
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Complete PPBEA Professionalism 101101*1. Create an account and set up your profile on PPBEA.
2. Apply for and complete the PPBEA Professionalism 101 Course.		PPBEA District 49 Spreadsheet (Automatically Entered)
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Informational Interview5Unlimited (1 per person interviewed)1. Schedule an Informational Interview (either through PPBEA or your own connections).
2. Complete the interview.
3. Fill out VRHS Career & College Challenge.		VRHS Career & College ChallengeInformational Interview: TEMPLATE
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Attend a Guest Speaker and fill out evaluation2UnlimitedFill out the evaluation at VRHS Career & College Challenge.VRHS Career & College Challenge
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Attend a Career-Focused Field Trip and fill out evaluation2UnlimitedFill out the evaluation at VRHS Career & College Challenge.VRHS Career & College Challenge
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Create a Resume and send to Dr. Cephus for feedback51 per year1. Create a resume.
2. Email the resume to Dr. Cephus (heidi.cephus@d49.org).
3. Dr. Cephus will review the resume within 1 week and send suggestions.
4. Use Calendly to schedule a meeting if you would like to discuss your resume further.
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Meet with Dr. Cephus to Discuss Career Goals, Internships, etc.22 per year1. Schedule a meeting using Calendly.
2. You will receive a pass.
3. Come to room N106 and meet with Dr. Cephus.		Dr. Cephus's ICAP Spreadsheet (Completed by Dr. Cephus)
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Meet with your Counselor to Discuss Career Goals22 per year1. Schedule a meeting using your counselor's scheduling app on the Counseling Team webpage.
2. Once you have your meeting, remind your counselor to enter it into Dr. Cephus's ICAP Spreadsheet.		Dr. Cephus's ICAP Spreadsheet (Completed by Counselor)
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Have your Wolf Time Teacher Complete a Power School ICAP Form31 per semester1. Meet with your Wolf Time Teacher regarding their career goals.
2. Have them complete the ICAP form in Power School.		ICAP Form (Completed by Teacher)
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Fill out ICAP Google Form11 per yearFill out this form regarding your Career & College Plans. Answers will be shared with Dr. Cephus and your counselor so that they can connect you with relevant activities.Career & College Plans
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Get a Job, send in proof of 30 hours worked201 per semester1. Apply for a job.
2. Get hired.
3. Work 30 hours to show you are committed to the job.
4. Upload your proof of hours worked to VRHS Career & College Challenge. Time card must show place of employment and dates and hours worked to receive credit.		VRHS Career & College Challenge
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Work an additional 30 hours at your job.20Unlimited1. Keep your job!
2. Upload your proof of hours worked to VRHS Career & College Challenge. Time card must show place of employment and dates and hours worked to receive credit.		VRHS Career & College Challenge
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Attend a Job Fair5Unlimited1. Attend any job fair.
2. Upload a photo of you at the job fair to VRHS Career & College Challenge.		VRHS Career & College Challenge
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Get an Industry Recognized Credential on CDE List (Note: These also count for Mastery in Math and English.)45Unlimited1. Complete the credential.
2. Upload a screenshot or photo of your credential (certificate or other format) to VRHS Career & College Challenge.
3. Dr. Cephus will enter your Mastery for Math and English.		VRHS Career & College Challenge
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Attend a CTSO meeting2Unlimited1. Attend a CTSO (HOSA, FBLA, FCCLA, SC2, Yearbook) Meeting or Event outside of school hours.
2. Take a picture of the Attendance Sheet or of yourself at the meeting.
3. Upload to VRHS VRHS Career & College Challenge.		VRHS Career & College Challenge
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Officer in a CTSO (Career and Technical Student Organization)51 per CTSO per year1. Join at CTSO (HOSA, FBLA, FCCLA, SC2, Yearbook).
2. Apply to and get selected / elected as officer.
3. Upload proof that you are an officer of the CTSO to VRHS Career & College Challenge(could be a copy of an email confirming your selection or an email from your Staff sponsor).		VRHS Career & College Challenge
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Join a CTSO51 per CTSO per year1. Join at CTSO (HOSA, FBLA, FCCLA, SC2, Yearbook).
2. Upload proof that you are a member of the CTSO to VRHS Career & College Challenge (could be a copy of an email confirming your membership or an email from your Staff sponsor).		VRHS Career & College Challenge
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Watch Informational Interview Video on PPBEA2Unlimited1. Create an account and profile on PPBEA.
2. "Apply" to watch an Informational Interview Video.
3. Complete the evaluation at the end.		PPBEA District 49 Spreadsheet (Automatically Entered)
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Recruit a business5UnlimitedTalk to a family member, neighbor, colleague, or other person you know about volunteering as a career speaker, job shadow host, internship host, or site visit location. Have them complete this VRHS Work Based Learning Business Interest Survey and list you as the person that told them about VRHS Work Based Learning.VRHS Work Based Learning Business Interest Survey
(Completed by Business)
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Get a LinkedIn or Google Certification (Note: These will not count for Mastery for Math and English.)5Unlimited1. Complete the credential.
2. Upload a screenshot or photo of your credential (certificate or other format) to VRHS Career & College Challenge.		VRHS Career & College Challenge
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Create a LinkedIn Account (must be 16 or older)21*1. Create a LinkedIn account.
2. Write a 3 sentence bio in the About section.
3. Take a screenshot of your About section and upload to VRHS Career & College Challenge.		VRHS Career & College Challenge
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Create Connecting Colorado Account21*1. Go to the Connecting Colorado website.
2. Take a screen shot of your Home Page (including your name).
3. Upload to VRHS Career & College Challenge.		VRHS Career & College Challenge
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Complete a CTE Class with a B or better10Unlimited1. Enroll in a Career & Technical Education (CTE) Class.
2. Work hard and earn a B or higher.		CTE Grade in PowerSchool
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Attend a College Fair5Unlimited1. Attend any college fair.
2. Upload a photo of you at the college fair to VRHS Career & College Challenge.		VRHS Career & College Challenge
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Attend a VRHS College Visit2Unlimited1. Attend a VRHS College Visit.
2. Fill out VRHS Career & College Challenge.		VRHS Career & College ChallengeSign Up for a College Visit
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Submit a College Application5Unlimited1. Submit a College Application.
2. Upload a copy of your confirmation (email or screenshot) to VRHS Career & College Challenge.		VRHS Career & College Challenge
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Complete the FAFSA511. Complete the FAFSA.
2. Upload a copy of your confirmation (email or screenshot) to VRHS Career & College Challenge. Make sure you name is visible. Feel free to black out all financial data if visible.		VRHS Career & College Challenge
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Submit a Student "Brag Sheet"51 per semester1. Complete a Student "Brag Sheet."
2. Email to the teacher or counselor who is writing your recommendation.
3. Upload a copy of your brag sheet to VRHS Career & College Challenge		VRHS Career & College Challenge
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Apply for a Scholarship3Unlimited1. Search for Scholarships using the VRHS Scholarships spreadsheet or another scholarship database.
2. Submit a Scholarship Application.
3. Upload a copy of your confirmation (email or screenshot) to VRHS Career & College Challenge.		VRHS Career & College Challenge
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Write a scholarship essay and send to Ms. Corral or your English teacher for feedback52 per semester1. Write an essay for a specific scholarship or college application.
2. Email the essay to Ms. Corral (alexis.corral@d49.org) or to your English teacher.
3. Upload copy of essay with edits to VRHS Career & College Challenge.
4. Schedule a meeting if you would like to discuss your essay further.		VRHS Career & College Challenge
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Take the SAT at VRHS511. Take the SAT at VRHS.
2. If you take at VRHS, Dr. Cephus will automatically receive scores.		Dr. Cephus will automatically receive scores.
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Retake / Take the SAT at another testing location5Unlimited1. Take the SAT at another testing location to improve your score.
2. If you take at VRHS, Dr. Cephus will automatically receive scores. If you take at another school, you must email a copy of your results to Dr. Cephus (heidi.cephus@d49.org) to receive credit for this challenge and for mastery.		Email Dr. Cephus (heidi.cephus@d49.org)
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Take the ACT5Unlimited1. Register for the ACT.
2. Take the ACT.
3. You must email a copy of your results to Dr. Cephus (heidi.cephus@d49.org) to receive credit for this challenge and for mastery.		Email Dr. Cephus (heidi.cephus@d49.org)
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Take the Accuplacer5Unlimited1. Register for the Accuplacer to determine your eligibility for Concurrent Enrollment.
2. Take the ACCUPLACER.
3. If you take at VRHS, Dr. Cephus will be able to view scores. If you take at another location, you must email a copy of your results to Dr. Cephus (heidi.cephus@d49.org) to receive credit for this challenge, for CE, and for mastery.		If you take at VRHS, Dr. Cephus will automatically receive scores. If you take the ACCUPLACER at PPSC or another location, you must email a copy of your results to Dr. Cephus (heidi.cephus@d49.org) to receive credit for this challenge and for mastery.
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AP Exam10Unlimited1. Enroll in an Advanced Placement (AP) Class.
2. Work hard and earn a 2 or higher on your AP Exam.
3. Dr. Cephus will be able to see your AP Scores.		Dr. Cephus will be able to see your scores once they are available.
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Complete a CE Class with a B or better10Unlimited1. Enroll in a Concurrent Enrollment (CE) Class.
2. Work hard and earn a B or higher.		CE Grade in PowerSchoolVR Counseling Team: Concurrent Enrollment Info
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Visit a college5Unlimited1. Visit a college (either on an official tour or on your own).
2. Take a picture of you at the college.
3. Upload the picture to VRHS Career & College Challenge.		VRHS Career & College Challenge
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Set up Common App2Unlimited1. Go to the Common App website.
2. Click Create an Account and create an account.
3. Upload a screenshot of your homepage (including your name) to VRHS Career & College Challenge.		VRHS Career & College Challenge
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Interview a College Student (not CE)5Unlimited (1 per person interviewed)1. Schedule an Informational Interview (through your own connections).
2. Complete the interview.
3. Fill out VRHS Career & College Challenge.		VRHS Career & College Challenge
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Take the ASVAB5Unlimited1. Take the ASVAB at VRHS or MEPS.
2. If you take at VRHS, Dr. Cephus will automatically receive scores. If you take the ASVAB at MEPS, you must email a copy of your results to Dr. Cephus (heidi.cephus@d49.org) to receive credit for this challenge and for mastery.		If you take at VRHS, Dr. Cephus will automatically receive scores. If you take the ASVAB at MEPS, you must email a copy of your results to Dr. Cephus (heidi.cephus@d49.org) to receive credit for this challenge and for mastery.
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Meet with a Recruiter5Unlimited1. Meet with a military recruiter during lunch (or at a recruiting office).
2. Ask the recruiter at least one question about military careers.
3. Write down the recruiter's name, branch, rank, and answer to your question.
4.Fill out VRHS Career & College Challenge.		VRHS Career & College Challenge
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Complete a AFJROTC Class with a B or better101 per semester1. Enroll in an AFJROTC Class.
2. Work hard and earn a B or higher.		AFJROTC Grade in PowerSchool
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Officer in AFJROTC51 per year1. Join AFJROTC
2. Apply to and get selected / elected as officer.
3. Upload proof that you are an officer of AJROTC to VRHS Career & College Challenge (could be a copy of an email confirming your selection or an email from your Staff sponsor).		VRHS Career & College Challenge
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Informational Interview with an active-duty, reserve, or retired member of the military (who is not a recruiter)5Unlimited (1 per person interviewed)1. Schedule an Informational Interview (through your own connections).
2. Complete the interview.
3. Fill out VRHS Career & College Challenge.		VRHS Career & College Challenge
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OPPORTUNITIES TIED TO SPECIFIC EVENTS
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Senior Night (Monday, Sept 8th)211. Attend a career presentation.
2. Sign in using the sign in sheet provided.		Sign In Sheet
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FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES
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Attend PowerForward Day on 11/21/2025. Specific Challenges will be announced as we get closer to the date!TBD*INFORMATION WILL BE POSTED WHEN AVAILABLE*TBD
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Complete D49 Professionalism Training / Internship Bootcamp1*LINK WILL BE POSTED WHEN AVAILABLE*
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Complete Indigo Pathway Career Assessment1 per year*LINK WILL BE POSTED IN WOLF TIME CLASSES WHEN AVAILABLE*Indigo Pathway Dashboard
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Apply for an Internship Completion Scholarship1 per semesterComplete Internship Completion Scholarship application after completion of your internship for a change to win $500. (Scholarship application will be available at the end of the semester.) *LINK WILL BE POSTED WHEN AVAILABLE*Scholarship Appplication
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