Question 1

What are the Program Qualifications?

Accepted Answer

Pass two-third (66%) of college courses in respective pathway program with a C or higher by end of 9th Spring semester
Pass all 9th grade A-G courses

Question 2

What is dual enrollment?

Accepted Answer

Dual enrollment allows high school students to take college classes while they are still enrolled in high school. These classes count for both high school and college credit. High school students who complete dual-enrollment classes generally take fewer classes in college and save money on total college costs.

Question 3

What is the cost of the program?

Accepted Answer

All college course fees, books, and supplies are offered for free.

Question 4

How many classes will I take each year?

Accepted Answer

Each school’s program is a little bit different so these numbers may vary by site. Click here to check the roadmap for each program.

Question 5

College classes sound difficult.  What kind of academic supports and tutoring are available?

Accepted Answer

While college classes are difficult, the Career pathway program has many built in supports. In addition to individualized academic tracking and support students have access to:

The community colleges provide tutoring 
Wonderful Education has additional tutoring support

Question 6

What are some examples of work-based learning experiences I will get to do in the program?

Accepted Answer

10th Grade: Job Shadow  
11th Grade: Personal Skills Workshop  |  Mock Interview
12th Grade: Paid Internship

Question 7

What schools offer which pathways?

Accepted Answer

Wasco Union High School – Ag Business & Ag Science Technology
Wonderful College Prep Academy, Lost Hills- Ag Business 
Wonderful College Prep Academy, Delano – Ag Business, Teach and Lead, Health and Wellness
Reedley Middle College High School – Ag Business
Shafter High School- Liberal Arts
Sanger High School – Plant Science & Ag Science Technology
Mendota High School – Ag Science Technology
Avenal High School – Plant Science & Education

Question 8

From which community college will I be taking my classes?

Accepted Answer

Bakersfield College: Wasco High School, Wonderful College Prep Academy, Shafter High School
Reedley College: Reedley Middle College High School, Sanger High School
West Hills College Coalinga: Avenal High School, Mendota High School

You may occasionally take courses from another community college.

Application Information

Which schools offer the Wonderful Career Pathways Program?

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When is the deadline to apply?

What are my chances of being accepted to the program?

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What happens after I am accepted?

Program Overview