College
& Career Center
Your tools to succeed
The College & Career Center is the central location for students to access career-focused information and activities. Cooperative education is the concept of bridging the gap between school and work.
Location: SRHS Library
Hours: 6:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Call Now: 702-799-6699, ext. 4206
College, University, Trade School, Military, and Apprenticeship Visits
The office of College and Career Readiness has many wonderful things to offer. Throughout the school year, colleges, universities, trade schools, military branches, and apprenticeship programs come to Shadow Ridge to meet with students.
College & Career Center Services
The College & Career Center offers many services to students, and we are adding more all of the time. Some of the services we currently offer include:
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College Visits
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College Preparation
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Career Exploration
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Scholarship Assistance
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Resume Help—completing and feedback
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College Application Assistance
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Test Preparation
Career & Technical Education
Shadow Ridge High School is proud to offer a variety of Career and Technical programs. CTE classes provide students with opportunities to explore the many career options available to them after high school graduation. Programs include high-tech training with industry's newest equipment, college credit for all qualifying programs, industry certification, and job shadowing and internships.
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Please select the link below for information on earning CTE college credit.
Volunteer and Community Service Opportunities
Many colleges, scholarships, and financial aid programs are looking for students who have plenty of volunteer hours. Competition for college and aid can be tough. Volunteering can put you at the head of the pack when it comes to college applications. Community service scholarships are also available, and if you volunteer often, you should keep that in mind when you are doing a scholarship search. Read this article on the benefits of volunteerism.
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Transcript Information
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Any graduating CCSD student can order their transcripts and have them delivered electronically to a multitude of post-secondary vocational schools, colleges, and universities.
*Standard fees apply
Promise Scholarship
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The Nevada Promise Scholarship is a unique scholarship established by the Nevada Legislature for Nevada high school graduates to attend community college. As a last-dollar scholarship, the Nevada Promise Scholarship can cover up to three years of tuition and other mandatory fees not covered by other gift aid.
If you are part of the graduating class of 2021, make sure to apply during the application period (August through October), and keep current on the ongoing application steps.
Senior Corner
Herff Jones
Herff Jones is hosting special graduation catalog pick-up events at their Las Vegas location for Shadow Ridge students and parents. Students and parents who pick up a graduation catalog will receive a free lanyard and a free parent t-shirt. Please click the Herff Jones Flyer to the right for all the details and the Class of 2021 Graduation Catalog for their current catalog. ​
College and Career Info
Seniors, check out our College and Career planning page for up to date info on current offerings like virtual open houses, scholarships, universities, and vocational schools.
Nevada Colleges
Interested in attending a Nevada college? Our Nevada Colleges page has information and website links to our state colleges and universities.
Military
Our Military Page has recruiter information and resources to help you determine if a military career is the right path for you.