College, Career, and Military Readiness in Clear Creek ISD

CCMR ensures students graduate prepared for success in life beyond graduation. Through rigorous academics, career pathways, college readiness opportunities, and military preparation, students develop the knowledge, skills, and experiences needed to pursue their goals with confidence.

As part of this work, the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) supports college readiness by helping students demonstrate they are prepared for college-level coursework and post-secondary success. Students may meet TSI college readiness standards through qualifying scores on the TSIA2, SAT, or ACT.

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has established several indicators that demonstrate a student's readiness for college, career, or military service after high school. Students who meet at least one of these indicators are considered College, Career, and Military Ready (CCMR). In CCISD, students who meet a CCMR indicator are recognized at graduation with a CCMR cord.

Graduates may demonstrate CCMR in one or more of the following ways:

• Earn a qualifying score on an Advanced Placement (AP) exam (3 or higher) 
• Meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) college readiness standards in both English Language Arts and Mathematics through the SAT, ACT, or TSIA2 
• Successfully complete qualifying dual credit coursework (9 or more college credit hours in any subject area or 3 college credit hours in both English and Mathematics)
• Earn an associate degree while in high school
• Successfully complete an approved OnRamps course
• Complete a Career and Technical Education (CTE) program of study (sequence of 3 or more courses) and earn a related industry-based certification
• Graduate with an Individualized Education Program (IEP) and meet workforce readiness criteria established by the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) committee
• Military readiness 

CCISD encourages all students to pursue one or more CCMR pathways as they prepare for success in life beyond graduation.

CCISD is committed to ensuring every student graduates prepared for success in life beyond graduation. To support this goal, seniors must first demonstrate a College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) indicator before becoming eligible for a CCMR release period.

Release periods have always been an opportunity available to seniors who meet specific district eligibility requirements. As part of those requirements, students must demonstrate a CCMR indicator before becoming eligible for a release period. This expectation encourages students to take advantage of opportunities that prepare them for college, careers, or military service while still in high school.

Students who have not yet met a CCMR indicator should work with their school counselor to review their current status, explore available pathways, and develop a plan to meet CCMR requirements. Once a student meets a CCMR indicator and all other district eligibility requirements, they may be eligible for a CCMR release period.

Parents and students can monitor progress toward College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) by reviewing academic performance, coursework, testing results, and participation in college, career, and military readiness opportunities throughout high school.

Students may be on track to meet CCMR if they are:

• Earning qualifying scores on AP, SAT, ACT, or TSIA2 assessments
• Enrolled in and successfully completing dual credit or OnRamps courses
• Taking CTE Course sequences within a program of study and working toward an industry-based certification (IBC)
• Exploring military pathways and enlistment requirements
• Progressing toward workforce readiness goals identified through their IEP, when applicable or the distinguished achievement graduation plan through the IEP

Families can partner with school counselors to review CCMR progress, discuss available pathways, and ensure students are taking advantage of opportunities that align with their interests and future goals. Counselors regularly monitor student progress and can help students develop a personalized plan for success in life beyond graduation.