College & Career Readiness

 

What is College & Career Readiness? CCR is a South Carolina initiative designed to promote students obtaining the qualities believed to be necessary to be successful in the work force or in college classes. Students will be recognized for meeting any of the below criteria that demonstrate these qualities.

 

Why Earn College or Career Readiness?

Qualifying students:

• Can request a senior release on senior schedule​.

• Will earn an extra cord for graduation​.

• Will be recognized during the graduation ceremony.

 

How to be College Ready:

In order to achieve College Readiness, students must earn one of the following:

• SAT score of 1040 or higher
• ACT score of 20 or higher
• AP score of 3 or higher (any subject)
• Dual Enrollment - 6 credit hours with a grade of C or higher.

 

How to be Career Ready:

In order to achieve College Readiness, students must earn one of the following:

• CATE program completer
• WIN score of 3+ (all sections)
• ASVAB score of 31 or higher
• Work-Based-Learning 

 

 

Senior Release & Early Graduation

In order for students to be approved for Senior Release or Early Graduation, they must have already achieved College OR Career Readiness by meeting any of the above criteria.

*Note that early graduation applications must also be submitted are are approved upon the discretion of the school principal.

Students and families should speak with their school counselor if they have any questions.