Is Your Student a Ready Graduate?

IN 2015, THE EVERY STUDENT SUCCEEDS ACT (ESSA) was passed, which changed the way schools are held accountable. In order for a senior to be considered a Ready One of the indicators the State now measures when scoring school Graduate, they must complete at least one of effectiveness is how prepared a graduate is to enter college or the following criteria: career. Students who meet certain requirements are considered a

"Ready Graduate.” Students are expected to meet Ready Graduate • ACT Composite score of 21 or higher requirements and high school graduation requirements. • Four Early Post Secondary Opportunities (EPSOs) WHAT IS AN EPSO? • Two EPSOs & pass an industry credential An Early Post Secondary Opportunity (or EPSO) is a high school • Two EPSOs & a 31 on the ASVAB AFQT course or program that allows a student to gain college credit or (Military Entrance Exam) industry certification. In order for an EPSO to count, a student must take the applicable exam. MNPS offers industry certification and

Advanced Placement exams for FREE—so all students can take advantage of these opportunities.

EPSOs OFFERED AT :

Advanced Placement (AP)

• AP Calculus AB • AP Macroeconomics

• AP Chemistry • AP Physics I • AP Computer Science Principles • AP Spanish Language & Culture • AP Computer Science A • AP Statistics

• AP Human Geography • AP US Government & Politics

Dual Enrollment (DE)

• DE Anatomy & Physiology • DE College Algebra • DE Medical Terminology • DE English III & IV • DE Veterinary and Animal Science • DE Nursing Services • DE Probability & Statistics

International Baccalaureate / Cambridge

• AICE English Language A & AS • IGCSE Biology • AICE General Paper A • IGCSE Chemistry • AICE Global Perspectives A & AS • IGCSE Computer Science • AICE Marine Science A & AS • IGCSE English • AICE Music • IGCSE Mathematics • AICE Mathematics AS • IGCSE Physics

The Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, color, age, and/or disability in admission to, access to, or operation of its programs, services, or activities. MNPS does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. • AICE Psychology AS • IGCSE World History • AICE Thinking Skills AS • IGCSE Art and Design • AICE US History A & AS • IGCSE English Literature

Local Dual Credit

• Intro to Business • Networking • Personal Finance • Heating, Ventilation, and Cooling (HVAC) • Marketing and Management • Web Design Foundations • Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing

Industry Credential (IC)

• Advanced Design Applications • CPT Certified Pharmacy Technician • Cabling and Internet Networking • EKG Technician • Diagnostic Medicine • Hootsuite Social Marketing • Health Science Education • OSHA 10 General Industry • Medical Therapeutics • OSHA 10 Health Industry • Medical Assisting • Pharmacological Science • Networking • Retail Operations • CCMA Certified Clinical Medical Assistant • AutoCAD

» Also ask your school about ACT prep opportunities and make sure students are meeting with their counselor or Academy Coach to make sure they are enrolled in the right classes.

The Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, color, age, and/or disability in admission to, access to, or operation of its programs, services, or activities. MNPS does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.