Traditionally, readiness has been measured through standardized test scores. Today, we prepare students for careers that do not exist, developing students as critical thinkers, problem-solvers, innovators, and collaborators. In order to measure if students are college, career, and life ready, we review academics, career-based learning opportunities, and life and career skills. See our measurements here:
23-24 Academic and Career Readiness Scorecard
COLLEGE READY
Students are college-ready if they meet either the academic indicators or standardized testing benchmarks listed below. For a summary of the indicators, take a look at this document from AASA.
Academic Indicators
GPA 2.8 out of 4.0 and one or more of the following academic indicators:
- Advanced Placement Exam (3+)
- Advanced Placement Course (A, B or C)
- Dual Credit College English and/or Math (A, B or C)
- College Developmental/Remedial English and/or Math (A, B or C)
- Algebra II (A, B or C)
Standardized Testing Benchmarks (minimum score)
- ACT Exam: English (18) | Reading (22) | Science (23) | Math (22)
- College Readiness Placement Assessment (determined by post-secondary institution)
Additional Factors that Contribute to College Success
Earning As, Bs, Cs; FAFSA Completion; Enrollment in career pathway course sequence; College Academic Advising; Participation in College Bound Bridge Programs; Senior year math class; Completion of a math class after Algebra II
CAREER READY
Students are career-ready if they have identified a career interest and meet two of the behavioral and experiential benchmarks listed below. In addition, students entering the military upon graduation must meet passing scores on the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) for each branch of the military. Click here to download a summary of the indicators.
Career Cluster Identified and two or more of the following benchmarks:
- 90% Attendance
- Workplace Learning Experience
- Industry Credential
- Dual Credit Career Pathway Course
- Two or more organized Co-Curricular activities
LIFE READY
Being life-ready means students leave high school with the grit and perseverance to tackle and achieve their goals by demonstrating personal actualization skills of self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, responsible decision making, and relationship skills.
Students who are life ready possess the growth mindset that empowers them to approach their future with confidence, to dream big, and to achieve big.
LCASD reports Life & Career Skills to report on these life-ready skills.
