C/O 2018, 2019, and 2020 Graduation Requirements:
Identifying an appropriate individualized student graduation pathway is a critical step at the end of the 10th grade year. Students can participate in one or both pathways, TOPS University or Jump Start TOPS Tech. Both pathways help students prepare for postsecondary success and gain access to scholarships.
- Students selecting the TOPS University Pathway will continue to pursue core academic credits that mirror the TOPS Core curriculum. Students planning on attending a 4-year college or University should pursue the TOPS University Pathway. Students graduating on the TOPS University Pathway may also complete Jump Start courses as electives and earn a credential. TOPS University Pathway requirements can be found here.
- Students pursuing the Jump Start TOPS Tech Pathway may earn basic or advanced credentials in statewide or regional career areas. Students planning on attending a 2-year community college, technical school, vo-tech program, or enter the workforce should pursue the Jump Start TOPS Tech Pathway. Students graduating with a Jump Start TOPS Tech Career Diploma will be required to attain Jump Start statewide or regional credentials. Through elective coursework students may also earn the TOPS University credential. Jump Start TOPS Tech Career Diploma graduation requirements can be found here.