It is the goal of the State of Maryland and Caroline County Public Schools that all enrolled students meet the College and Career Readiness (CCR) standard before the end of 10th grade and no later than the time of the student’s graduation from high school.

According to Maryland standards, students are considered college and career ready when they have earned academic success and Math Mastery. Students can meet this CCR standard in one of two ways.

Earn a high school GPA of 3.0 or higher and earn a grade of A, B,or C in Algebra I or score proficient or above on the Algebra I MCAP assessment.

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Score proficient or above on the ELA 10 assessment and Algebra I MCAP assessments

Maryland Public School Systems, in collaboration with local state accredited Community Colleges, have developed and implemented a program of study for students who have not met the CCR standards by the end of the 10th grade.

These courses are delivered in the 11th and 12th grades to students who have not achieved the CCR standard by the end of the 10th grade; and course enrollments may be adjusted before the 10th grade for students who are not on track to meet the CCR standard by the end of the 10th grade.

CCPS has a Career Coaching program for students in grades 6-12. This program provides students the opportunity to learn about post-secondary education and career options that align with their interests and to select at least one post- CCR pathway in which to enroll.

10th Grade College and Career Readiness

Designation

By the end of 10th Grade, a student is designated either:

● Non-College and Career Ready or

● College and Career Ready

Each student shall be assessed no later than the end of 10th grade by a method adopted by the State Board to determine whether the student meets the CCR standard.

Non-College and Career Ready

Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) needed and may include:

Additional course content: Additional modules that would be offered during specified courses the student is already taking.
Summer programming: Opportunities for students to increase their knowledge and skills prior to their next course.
After school tutoring: Opportunities for students to increase their knowledge and skills while enrolled in their next course.
Additional support opportunities: Additional supports that may be needed for a students' success.

College and Career Ready

Pathways once CCR is achieved may include:

Dual Enrollment/Early College leading to AA degree: Students may enroll at Chesapeake College and complete college-level courses while still in high school. CCPS will pay for TWO CLASSES PER SEMESTER, which includes tuition, books, and required materials for qualified students completing dual enrollment courses as part of their schedules. Students must be at least 16 years old and have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 to participate.
Advanced Placement (AP) Pathway: The AP program from the College Board has students take numerous AP courses.
CTE Pathway is an education pathway that provides students with the academic, technical, and real world knowledge, skills and experience they need to be prepared for a variety of career options.
Youth Apprenticeship (YA) in Maryland Program: Open to Juniors and Seniors ages 16+; includes one credit of relevant classroom education and a minimum of 450 hours of PAID work experience with a YA approved business partner.

*In the year 2031, CCR Pathways will be restricted to students with a CCR designation.

High School Course Selection Information

Contact and Title IX Information

Graduation Course & Credit Requirements

Assessment Requirements for Graduation

College & Career Readiness (CCR) Requirement Options

Promotion & Graduation Requirements

Academic Waivers

Admission Requirements for State Universities & College

Articulation Agreements

Balanced Curriculum

CCPS Career Pathways & Major Programs of Study

Caroline Career & Technology Center Completer Program Sequences

CCPS Non-CTE Completer Program Sequences

Enrollment Numbers

Graduation Recognition

Maryland High School Certificate

Maryland Scholars

National Collegiate Athletic Association

Service Learning

Special Scheduling Considerations

Students with Disabilities