The system has a clearly articulated Pre K-14 performance based curriculum, with benchmarks and performance standards. A certificate of mastery, or similar documentation of proficiency, is a prerequisite for a high school diploma. The system has a comprehensive Pre K-14 guidance program with goals, objectives, and a clearly defined curriculum.
Career development is considered an essential component of every student s education.
Students assume major responsibility for working their plans by continually setting, assessing and adjusting educational and career goals. A career planning portfolio is used to help students work their plans. These student plans help drive the curriculum throughout the system. At least during the last two years of high school, every student is in a clearly focused career-related program, e.g., a career pathway, a career academy, a career major. No student is in a general track where the major goal is to earn credits.