Ready Graduate: Preparing Students for Success
The Cocke County Cradle to Career Coalition and Cocke County Schools are committed to preparing all learners for a successful college and career pathway.
To ensure all graduates are ready for college, career, and life, schools are measured each year on the types of courses, tests, and opportunities provided to students to get them ready for college, career, and life. The Tennessee Department of Education's Ready Graduate indicator is a statewide accountability measurement that shows the percentage of students who are on-track for college and career success, shown by their enrollment in challenging Early Postsecondary Opportunities (EPSOs) and their achievement scores on national exams like the ACT, SAT, or ASVAB.
To ensure all graduates are ready for college, career, and life, schools are measured each year on the types of courses, tests, and opportunities provided to students to get them ready for college, career, and life. The Tennessee Department of Education's Ready Graduate indicator is a statewide accountability measurement that shows the percentage of students who are on-track for college and career success, shown by their enrollment in challenging Early Postsecondary Opportunities (EPSOs) and their achievement scores on national exams like the ACT, SAT, or ASVAB.
In order for a student to be considered a TN Ready Graduate, they must complete at least ONE of the following criteria:
- ACT Composite Score of 21 or higher (SAT 1060 or higher)
- Four EPSOs
- Two EPSOs & Pass an Industry Credential
- Two EPSOs & Earn a Qualifying Score on the ASVAB (Military Entrance Exam)
When students learn through challenging lessons that match their interests, they become more confident and ready for college and future jobs. Additionally, as they work toward being Ready Graduate, many high school graduates can enter college with enough credits to begin their sophomore year in college. Learn more about specific opportunities by visiting Cocke County High School Counseling Department at cockecountyschools.org/cchs/departments/counseling or Cosby High School Counseling Department at www.cosbyhigh.com.
