Mississippi Scholars Tech Master
- College & Career Readiness
Mississippi Scholars Tech Master
Mississippi Tech Master Students are preparing for their future careers. Employers are concerned with ensuring that both potential and incumbent employees have the skills necessary to thrive in today’s workplace. Current MDE Career Pathway Track - Academic Course of Study:
- English: 4 Carnegie Units
- Math: 3 Carnegie Units - Algebra I - Math above Algebra I (Course has to be related to program of study) *Geometry Mandatory
- Science: 3 Carnegie Units – Biology I and 2 courses above Biology I
- Social Studies: 3 Carnegie Units - American History, Government and MS Studies
- Computer: 1 Carnegie unit
- Physical Education or Health: 0.5 Carnegie Unit
- Electives of your study: 2.5 Carnegie units – Electives of your program of study
- CTE Credits in the same area of study: 4 Carnegie Units – Must take 4 CTE credits Non-negotiable
- 80 hours of community service for seniors graduating in 2022 and later
- Minimum of 19 ACT composite score for seniors graduating in 2022 or later or Minimum 36 ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery Test) or Silver Level WorkKeys
- 2.5 high school GPA
- 95% school attendance during high school years
- No out-of-school suspension
- Must attain a passing score, as established by the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE), on the Mississippi Career Planning and Assessment System (CPAS2) or a passing score on an MDE approved industry certification assessment.
NOTE: Must have 21 minimum credits - Students can go the 21 or 24 credit route allowing time for internship. Requirements for this recognition are established by the Mississippi Economic Council and subject to change by the MEC.
- OSHS