With the enactment of House Bill (HB 3), beginning with entering freshmen 2011-2012, the legislature requires that End of Course Exam (EOC) assessments measure college and career readiness according to content standards jointly developed by the state’s K-12
education and higher education agencies.
Programs of Study have been developed which represent a recommended sequences of coursework designed to support college and career readiness based on a student’s interest or career goal. The purpose is for the students to achieve the competencies and skills graduating high school students must possess in order to be successful in higher education and beyond.
Career concentrations in high school help students transition into career preparation in postsecondary education programs such as apprenticeship, certificate, technical, military, 2 year 4 year and/or professional.
*The Programs of study are guides for current DAP, RHSP and HSP students who entered 9th grade 2010 thorugh 2013 as well.