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WINDSOR HIGH SCHOOL (9-12)
INNOVATIVE EDUCATION FOR THE FUTURE
At Windsor High School, students in grades 9-12 become lifelong learners empowered to pursue success in their personal, academic, and professional lives. Aligned with the Colorado Career Clusters Model, the educational experience
at Windsor High is designed to build the skills and knowledge students will
need to ensure success in their future professions. Students can choose from courses and career pathways in agriculture, business, visual and performing arts, communications, information technology, STEM, skilled trades, health sciences, and public safety.
OPPORTUNITIES ABOUND
Windsor High students can earn college credit and industry certi cation while completing their graduation requirements. Offerings include Advanced Placement® courses in English, math, social studies, science, music theory, visual arts, and Spanish. Through University of Northern Colorado dual-credit courses, students can earn credits toward a high school diploma and college coursework without stepping foot off campus. Students have access to free concurrent enrollment opportunities at Aims Community College in criminal justice, emergency medical services, audio production, automotive technology, graphic design, natural energy production, and health sciences. Students can also earn industry certi cation, a credential recognized by business and industry that measures competency in an occupation and validates knowledge base and mastery of skills.
WINDSOR WIZARDS ATHLETICS, ARTS, & EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Home of the 2015 CHSAA 4A state championship football team, Windsor High elds 39 athletic teams in cross-country, track and eld, baseball, football, basketball, tennis, golf, volleyball, cheer, pom, lacrosse, wrestling, soccer, softball, and swimming and diving. The award-winning Pride of Windsor Marching Band is one of many performing arts activities, including jazz and orchestral music ensembles, multiple choirs, and regular theater productions. Windsor High students are encouraged to participate in the school’s many social and academic clubs and honors societies, among them Yearbook, Robotics, Key Club, Literary Magazine, National Honor Society, FFA, Future Business Leaders of America, Family Career Community Leaders of America, Interact Club, Knowledge Bowl, and Student Council.
SPOTLIGHT ON FFA*
Windsor High School is proud to offer FFA, an intracurricular student organization focused on agriculture and leadership. The letters “FFA” stand for Future Farmers of America, but FFA is not just for students who want to be production farmers. FFA welcomes students who aspire to careers as teachers, doctors, scientists, business owners and more. Through FFA, Windsor High School students experience opportunities in premier leadership, personal growth and career success through a broad range of agricultural career pathways.
*www.ffa.org
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Windsor High School
1100 Main Street Windsor, CO 80550
970-686-8100 whs.weldre4.org