College and Career
College Readiness Mindset at the Middle School Level
At ACES Tech we don’t just talk college readiness, we measure it. The chart below displays research-based college and career readiness indicators, predictors, and factors for students in grades six through eight.2
| College and Career Indicators for Grades 6-8 |
College and Career Predictors for Grades 6-8 |
College and Career Factors for Grades 6-8 |
| <10 percent absenteeism | Rigorous Coursework | Social Emotional Skills |
| Stay at the same school | Commitment | Decision-Making Skills |
| Positive Behavior | Focus | |
| Pass Algebra 1 | Follow Through | |
| ACT Aspire or PSAT 8 scores |
College Readiness Mindset at the High School Level
College readiness kicks into a higher gear during the high school years. Student progress will continue to be measured and monitored so that our students, parents, and school staff will well informed throughout the high school journey. The chart below displays research-based college and career readiness indicators, predictors, and factors for students in grades nine through twelve.2
| College and Career Indicators for Grades 9-12 |
College and Career Predictors for Grades 9-12 |
College and Career Factors for Grades 9-12 |
| <10 percent absenteeism | Transfer schools ≤ 1 time | Participate in SEL intervention |
| Pass Algebra 2 and Pre-Calculus | Take the PSAT | Meet with academic counselor |
| Fail ≤ 1 class in grade 9 | Earn a Work Readiness Credential | |
| 3.0+ GPA | ||
| Pass ≥ 1 AP Test | ||
| Dual Enrollment participation | ||
| ACT ≥ 21 | ||
| SAT ≥ 1030 | ||
| Summer bridge to college |
Portrait of an ACES Tech Graduate
The ACES Tech staff, and our community partners and volunteers, have high expectations for our students. We work as a team to create the learning environment and opportunities that students need in order to reach their potential. The Aces Tech educational journey was created with graduation in mind, and our efforts will result in a set of measurable outcomes that we believe will confirm our students’ level of readiness. As a means of visualizing a college and career ready graduate, ACES Tech has outlined a target list of accomplishments which we aspire for all students to achieve before graduation.
| ACES Tech: Target College and Career Ready Accomplishments for Graduates |
| Meet or exceed proficiency on all state standards. |
| Meet or exceed national average SAT scores. |
| Earn acceptance letters to two or more 4 year colleges. |
| Pass two or more AP exams (3 or higher). |
| Complete and present a STEM focused senior project. |
| Complete 40 hours of community volunteer service. |
| Successfully earn an approved industry credential. |