Now is the time for high school students and their families to consider signing up for concurrent credit classes at the Kirkwood Washington Regional Center. These are offered at no cost to high school students at partner schools. Orientation sessions are being held in April for the 2020-2021 school year. The academy courses can assist students begin their paths to a career or earn credits toward post-secondary education. The Career Academy programs include advanced manufacturing with robotics and welding, agriculture science, arts and sciences, emergency medical services, patient care, automotive technology, and more. Orientation sessions are mandatory for students and parents are strongly encouraged to attend. To sign up for classes contact the Kirkwood Regional Center.

Orientation Sessions:
Wednesday, April 22, 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Washington County Regional Center
For students interested in Auto Tech, Auto Collision, ACE, Advanced Manufacturing with Robotics & Welding, PLTW, and Agriculture academies.

Wednesday, April 29, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
 – Washington County Regional Center
For students interested in Patient Care, EMT, IT Networking and Visualization, Pre-Education, Pre-Criminal Justice, Pre-Business, and Hospitality academies.

Wednesday, May 6, 6:30-7:30 p.m
. – Washington County Regional Center
For students interested in Arts & Science A, Arts & Science B, and students enrolling in Companion courses.

Wednesday, May 13, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
 – Washington County Regional Center
Required for any student who was not able to attend the above orientation dates. This make-up orientation date will not have program-specific breakout sessions available. If at all possible, students should plan to attend the orientation date of their actual academy of interest.