Earn a benchmark score on one ACT section = English (18), Math (22), Reading (22), Science (23)
ACT WorkKeys
Earn benchmark scores on all ACT WorkKeys sections = Applied Math (4), Graphic Literacy (4), Workplace Documents (4)
Advanced Placement Exam
Earn a qualifying score on an Advanced Placement exam = 3
Apprenticeship
Participate in a registered apprenticeship
Career Technical Education Completer
Earn Completer status within a CTE program by taking three sequenced courses
Career Technical Education Credential
Earn industry-recognized credential within a CTE course
College Credit Attainment
Earn college credit while in high school through a dual enrollment program
International Baccalaureate Exam
Earn a qualifying score on an IB exam
Military Enlistment
Enlist in a branch of the military
Career & Technical Education
Career & Technical Education (CTE) implements, updates, and maintains technical programs that meet industry needs and prepares students to be successful in the workplace.
Programs offered must meet the state criteria of high-demand, high-wage occupations which give students opportunities to earn industry-recognized credentials and move into the workforce or continue their education at either a technical or four-year college.
The Tuscaloosa City School system does not discriminate on the basis or race, color,national origin, sex, disability or age in its program and activities, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Assistant Superintendent for General Administration Dr. Mike Daria or Executive Director of Human Resources Dr. Deron Cameron regarding any complaint of sex discrimination practices or any noncompliance with Title VII or Title IX requirements; Director of Student Services Dr. Janet Sherrod regarding inquiries concerning the Tuscaloosa City School System’s compliance with the regulations implementing Title IV, Title VI, The American Disability Act (ADA) or Section 504.
Contact
Kelly Norstrom Director of College & Career Readiness Email
Andrea Markham Coordinator of Post-Secondary Engagement Email