Real-World Experience. Real High School Credit.
At Crossroads Christian School, we believe practical work ethic, stewardship, and vocational skill are vital components of a well-rounded education. Our Work-Based Learning (WBL) Practicum allows motivated high school students to connect classroom concepts with hands-on employment and trade apprenticeships—earning official high school credit for their verified on-the-job training.
Qualifying Pathways & Placements
Whether students are entering skilled trades or exploring business operations, our practicum supports a wide range of industries:
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Mechanical & Skilled Trades: Plumbing, Electrical, Construction, HVAC, Automotive
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Culinary Arts & Food Service: Food Service Operations, Commercial Kitchens, Meat Processing & Butcher Apprenticeships
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Personal Care & Human Services: Cosmetology, Hair Styling, Barbering, Esthetics
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Business, Hospitality & Recreation: Facility Operations, Customer Relations, Retail Management, Office Administration
Program Highlights
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Earn High School Credit: Students earn up to 2.0 elective/CTE credits across the academic year (1.0 credit per semester) for maintaining an approved position.
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Balanced Commitment: Requires an average of 10 documented workplace hours per week (~180 hours per semester).
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Direct Accountability: Evaluated through verified time tracking, reflective coursework, and semester performance reviews completed directly by worksite supervisors.
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College & Trade Ready: Builds an official transcript that demonstrates discipline, professional communication, and industry-standard technical skills.
How to Get Started
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Download the Packet: Access the Work-Based Learning Packet below (or pick up a printed copy in the school office).
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Review & Obtain Signatures: Review the learning objectives and have the student, parent/guardian, and workplace supervisor sign the initial agreement on Pages 1–2.
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Submit Pages 1–2 to Administration: Return completed Pages 1–2 to the front office to finalize course registration and unlock time tracking.
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Supervisor Keeps Pages 3–4: The employer retains the evaluation forms (Pages 3–4) at the worksite to be completed and submitted at the end of each semester.
Download WBL Training Agreement (PDF)
Contact Office for Details: ccsoffice@crossroadschristianvictoria.com
