What happened
Natalie Nichols, RRISD's senior chief of schools and innovation, presented an update on end-of-year data for the graduating class of 2024 showing that for the most part, students in the district were better prepared for post-graduation life than the previous graduating class.
Compared to the class of 2023, which was rated at 86% college, career and military ready, the class of 2024 sits at 90%.
This could change, Nichols said, as students can take exams and earn certifications that would designate them as having achieved CCMR designation, but she said she does not anticipate that the number would dramatically decrease.
What they're saying
"It is not enough to simply graduate," Nichols said. "We want to make sure that they graduate college, career and military ready."
Keep in mind
To achieve CCMR status, Texas students must do at least one of the following, per the Texas Education Agency:
- Pass the reading and math Texas Success Initiative exam, SAT, ACT or complete and earn credit for a college prep course
- Earn dual course credits
- Meet criteria for Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate
- Earn an associate degree
- Complete an OnRamps dual enrollment course
- Graduate with a completed Individualized Education Plan
- Graduate under an advanced diploma plan and be identified as a current special education student
- Earn a level I or II certificate
- Earn an industry-based certification
