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The College, Career & Community Readiness Expectations Guide provides a suggested continuum of grade-level benchmarks or outcomes to help prepare middle, high school, and college students for life success. This resource tool identifies the competencies needed for each of the benchmarks to assist educators, practitioners, and community members in the field to collaboratively work together to intentionally support our local students to be college, career, and community ready.

(Benchmark) Understand their high school pathway options connected to post-secondary opportunities
Focus Area:
College Readiness
Grade Level:
Grade 8
Competencies:
A1
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(Benchmark) Understand the importance of taking the appropriate Math and English courses to align with a career pathway
Focus Area:
College Readiness
Grade Level:
Grade 8
Competencies:
A2
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(Benchmark) Understand the relationship between academic preparation & college admission
Focus Area:
College Readiness
Grade Level:
Grade 8
Competencies:
A3
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(Benchmark) Understand basic terminology of FAFSA
Focus Area:
College Readiness
Grade Level:
Grade 8
Competencies:
A2
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(Benchmark) Understand the importance of creating a personal transition plan
Focus Area:
College Readiness
Grade Level:
Grade 8
Competencies:
A1, A2, A3
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(Benchmark) Identify interests & skills connected to career pathways
Focus Area:
Career Readiness
Grade Level:
Grade 8
Competencies:
B1, B2
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(Benchmark) Investigate career options within career pathways
Focus Area:
Career Readiness
Grade Level:
Grade 8
Competencies:
B2
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(Benchmark) Gain a basic understanding of financial literacy as it relates to lifestyles, careers, and post-secondary financing
Focus Area:
Career Readiness
Grade Level:
Grade 8
Competencies:
B1, B2
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(Benchmark) Learn the value of employability skills and work based learning experiences
Focus Area:
Career Readiness
Grade Level:
Grade 8
Competencies:
B3
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(Benchmark) Understand the importance of creating a career plan
Focus Area:
Career Readiness
Grade Level:
Grade 8
Competencies:
B1, B2, B3
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(Benchmark) Understand the relationship between post-secondary programs and a career pathway
Focus Area:
College Readiness
Grade Level:
Grade 9
Competencies:
A2
Resources:
(Benchmark) Research the benefits and availability of rigorous academic coursework options related to their post-secondary plan
Focus Area:
College Readiness
Grade Level:
Grade 9
Competencies:
A2, A3
Resources:
(Benchmark) Understand the difference between post-secondary credentials and institutions
Focus Area:
College Readiness
Grade Level:
Grade 9
Competencies:
A1
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(Benchmark) Understand the basic purpose of FAFSA & post-secondary financing
Focus Area:
College Readiness
Grade Level:
Grade 8
Competencies:
A2
Resources:
(Benchmark 9A.5) Create a college & career personal transition plan
Focus Area:
College Readiness
Grade Level:
Grade 9
Competencies:
A1, A2, A3
Resources:
(Benchmark) Determine how to connect their identified skills and interest to career pathways
Focus Area:
Career Readiness
Grade Level:
Grade 9
Competencies:
B1, B2
Resources:
(Benchmark) Investigate career options within career pathways
Focus Area:
Career Readiness
Grade Level:
Grade 9
Competencies:
B2
Resources:
(Benchmark) Gain a basic understanding of financial literacy as it relates to lifestyles, careers, and post-secondary financing
Focus Area:
Career Readiness
Grade Level:
Grade 9
Competencies:
B1, B2
Resources:
(Benchmark) Learn the value of employability skills and work based learning experiences
Focus Area:
Career Readiness
Grade Level:
Grade 9
Competencies:
B3
Resources:
(Benchmark) Know how to incorporate career goal setting, work-based learning experiences, and academic achievement within a personal transition plan
Focus Area:
Career Readiness
Grade Level:
Grade 9
Competencies:
B1, B2, B3
Resources:
(Benchmark) Examine career pathways related to post-secondary programs/degrees
Focus Area:
College Readiness
Grade Level:
Grade 10
Competencies:
A2
Resources:
(Benchmark) Identify rigorous academic course options in a chosen pathway of study
Focus Area:
College Readiness
Grade Level:
Grade 10
Competencies:
A2, A3
Resources:
(Benchmark) Understand entrance requirements and the application process for a career pathway within a post-secondary institution
Focus Area:
College Readiness
Grade Level:
Grade 10
Competencies:
A2
Resources:
(Benchmark) Learn the FAFSA requirements and be able to estimate costs related to post-secondary education and training
Focus Area:
College Readiness
Grade Level:
Grade 10
Competencies:
A2
Resources:

 

(Benchmark) Refine a college & career personal transition plan
Focus Area:
College Readiness
Grade Level:
Grade 10
Competencies:
A1, A2, A3
Resources:
(Benchmark) Connect and engage in opportunities connected to identified skills and interest of a career pathway
Focus Area:
Career Readiness
Grade Level:
Grade 10
Competencies:
B2, B3
Resources:
(10B.2) Explore specific careers and job requirements (B2)
Focus Area:
Career Readiness
Grade Level:
Grade 10
Competencies:
B2
Resources:
(Benchmark) Know the process to budget lifestyle and explore career advancement costs
Focus Area:
Career Readiness
Grade Level:
Grade 10
Competencies:
B1, B2
Resources:
(Benchmark) Seek work based learning experiences and resources to help build professional skills and career knowledge
Focus Area:
Career Readiness
Grade Level:
Grade 10
Competencies:
B3
Resources:
(Benchmark) Know how to incorporate career goal setting, work-based learning experiences, and academic achievement within a personal transition plan
Focus Area:
Career Readiness
Grade Level:
Grade 10
Competencies:
B1, B2, B3
Resources:
(Benchmark) Research “Best fit” post-secondary institutions and know specific entrance requirements
Focus Area:
College Readiness
Grade Level:
Grade 11
Competencies:
A2
Resources:
(Benchmark) Enroll and participate in dual credit courses, certificate programs, and other rigorous academic programs related to a career pathway
Focus Area:
College Readiness
Grade Level:
Grade 11
Competencies:
A1, A2, A3
Resources:
(Benchmark) Understand entrance requirements and the application process for a career pathway within a post-secondary institution
Focus Area:
College Readiness
Grade Level:
Grade 11
Competencies:
A2
Resources:
(Benchmark) Understand the FAFSA application and the process to finance post-secondary education
Focus Area:
College Readiness
Grade Level:
Grade 11
Competencies:
A2
Resources:

 

(Benchmark) Refine a college & career personal transition plan
Focus Area:
College Readiness
Grade Level:
Grade 11
Competencies:
A1, A2, A3
Resources:
(Benchmark) Connect and engage in opportunities connected to identified skills and interest of a career pathway
Focus Area:
Career Readiness
Grade Level:
Grade 11
Competencies:
B2, B3
Resources:
(Benchmark) Understand specific skills and salaries related to high-demand liveable careers
Focus Area:
Career Readiness
Grade Level:
Grade 11
Competencies:
B2, B3
Resources:
(Benchmark) Know the process to budget lifestyle and explore career advancement costs
Focus Area:
Career Readiness
Grade Level:
Grade 11
Competencies:
B2, B3
Resources:
(Benchmark)Gain professional skills through work-based learning experiences, networking opportunities, presentations, and projects
Focus Area:
Career Readiness
Grade Level:
Grade 11
Competencies:
B1, B3
Resources:
(Benchmark) Know how to incorporate career goal setting, work-based learning experiences, and academic achievement within a personal transition plan
Focus Area:
Career Readiness
Grade Level:
Grade 11
Competencies:
B1, B2, B3
Resources:
(Benchmark) Identify and apply to “best fit” post-secondary programs related to a chosen career pathway
Focus Area:
College Readiness
Grade Level:
Grade 12
Competencies:
A2
Resources:
(Benchmark) Enroll in dual credit courses, certificate programs, and other rigorous academic programs and know how to transfer credits towards post-secondary degree programs
Focus Area:
College Readiness
Grade Level:
Grade 12
Competencies:
A1, A2, A3
Resources:
(Benchmark) Understand post-secondary opportunities for degree advancement within a career pathway
Focus Area:
College Readiness
Grade Level:
Grade 12
Competencies:
A1, A2
Resources:
(Benchmark) Complete the FAFSA application and other scholarship opportunities
Focus Area:
College Readiness
Grade Level:
Grade 12
Competencies:
A2
Resources:
(Benchmark) Finalize and complete a personal transition plan
Focus Area:
College Readiness
Grade Level:
Grade 12
Competencies:
A1, A2, A3
Resources:
(Benchmark) Identify jobs and careers that connect to confirmed skills and interests
Focus Area:
Career Readiness
Grade Level:
Grade 12
Competencies:
B2
Resources:
(Benchmark) Know available resources to identify job and industry data, or opportunities for career advancement
Focus Area:
Career Readiness
Grade Level:
Grade 12
Competencies:
B1, B2, B3
Resources:
(Benchmark) Know the process to budget lifestyle and explore career advancement costs
Focus Area:
Career Readiness
Grade Level:
Grade 12
Competencies:
B1, B2
Resources:
(Benchmark) Gain professional skills through work-based learning experiences, networking opportunities, presentations, and projects
Focus Area:
Career Readiness
Grade Level:
Grade 12
Competencies:
B1, B3
Resources:
(Benchmark) Understand how to expand and update a personal career plan after graduation
Focus Area:
Career Readiness
Grade Level:
Grade 12
Competencies:
B1, B2, B3
Resources:
(Benchmark) Know where to find available post-secondary resources, opportunities, and student support services to help with on-time degree completion
Focus Area:
Career Readiness
Grade Level:
Grade 13
Competencies:
A1
Resources:
(Benchmark) Know the process to transfer into a 4 year program or other advanced programs required for a career pathway
Focus Area:
College Readiness
Grade Level:
Grade 13
Competencies:
A2
Resources:
(Benchmark) Know how to make an informed choice of major in the first 30 credits based on skills, interests, and labor market information
Focus Area:
College Readiness
Grade Level:
Grade 13
Competencies:
A2, A3
Resources:
(Benchmark) Understand additional support and resources to manage post-secondary financial costs
Focus Area:
College Readiness
Grade Level:
Grade 13
Competencies:
A1, A2
Resources:
(Benchmark) Create a post-secondary advising plan for course selection within a chosen pathway of study
Focus Area:
College Readiness
Grade Level:
Grade 13
Competencies:
A1, A2, A3
Resources:
(Benchmark) Identify jobs and careers that connect to confirmed skills and interests
Focus Area:
Career Readiness
Grade Level:
Grade 13
Competencies:
B2
Resources:
(Benchmark) Know available resources to identify job and industry data, or opportunities for career advancement
Focus Area:
Career Readiness
Grade Level:
Grade 13
Competencies:
B1, B2, B3
Resources:
(Benchmark) Actively practice lifestyle budgeting and financing
Focus Area:
Career Readiness
Grade Level:
Grade 13
Competencies:
B2, B3
Resources:
(Benchmark) Engage in advance work-based learning experiences that enhance professional career knowledge
Focus Area:
Career Readiness
Grade Level:
Grade 13
Competencies:
B3
Resources:
(Benchmark) Understand how to expand and update a personal career plan after graduation
Focus Area:
Career Readiness
Grade Level:
Grade 13
Competencies:
B1, B2, B3
Resources:

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