College Career and Military Readiness

College Career and Military Readiness (CCMR) is about preparing students for life after graduation. It is made up of curriculum, resources, programs and activities that help students have the tools they need to enter college or the workforce and begin a career. CCMR is integrated into the everyday culture of our district and is supported by state guidelines, partnerships with higher education organizations and businesses.

School counselors are available to answer questions and to help students get a jump start preparing for life after graduation. Additionally, at each of our MISD high schools students can visit a College and Career Readiness (CCR) Center staffed with advanced academic coordinators and college advisors who can provide resources for choosing a college, mapping out your schedule, career planning, financial aid applications and more.

College Ready

Texas Education Agency considers a student College Ready when they meet any one of the following criteria:

Qualifying scores on the SAT, ACT, or TSIA test
Receive a 3 or higher on at least one Advanced Placement (AP) exam
Successfully complete an OnRamps Course
Earn 3 hours in Dual Credit English/Math or 9 hours in other Dual Credit courses
Earn an Associates Degree

Preparing for College

Learn more about preparing and planning for college

Scholarships

View information on available local and national scholarships

Career Ready

Career Ready indicators set by the Texas Education Agency include meeting any one of the following criteria:

Earn an Industry-Based Certification
Complete a Program of Study in CTE
Graduate with a completed IEP and workforce readiness
Earn an Level I or Level II certificate

MISD Career Preparation

Learn more about Career and technical education programs in Mesquite ISD

Military Ready

Per the Texas Education Agency, a student is Military Ready if they enlist in a branch of the Armed Forces and score a qualifying score on the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) Test.