All About STEP
At STEP you get a chance to explore possible future careers and EXPERIENCE more challenging hands-on classes.
Secondary Technical Education Program [ STEP ]
Secondary Technical Education Program [ STEP ] is a high school specialty program in a college setting where students can explore careers, take academic courses, and have the opportunity to earn high school and college credit.
Grades Eligible: 10, 11 and 12
STEP is for you if:
• Expectations and pace of classes closely match college experience
• You want to explore advanced career and technical education
• You are ready to prepare for highly skilled workplaces
Other information:
• Students who attend STEP may drive or take the bus to and from their home high school.
• Students are able to attend STEP part-time taking career classes at STEP and core classes at their home high school.
• Students in 11th and 12th grade have the option of attending STEP full-time taking core classes as well as career classes at STEP.
What is the registration process?
All registrations are done through the high school registration process. Please see your school counselor for more information.
Academic classes offered at STEP:
• Algebra II
• Biology
• Economics
• Humanities: Creation and Expression
• Real World English: Technical Reading
• US Government and Politics
• World History
Articulated Credit [ AC ]
Articulated credit classes are career related courses taught in high school. Articulated Credit is intended to provide technical and community college credit to
students while they are attending high school classes.
Benefits:
• Can earn technical and / or community college credits
• Stay in your own high school
• Explore career opportunities through high school
courses
Eligibility:
• Classes available in grades 10, 11 and 12
• Specific course outcomes required to earn AC
How to earn college credit:
• Classroom teacher provides course requirements to earn AC
• Students register at www. ctecreditmn. com
• Class teacher indicates on the website if student earned when the course is completed
Other information:
• Certificates are awarded to students who have earned college credits. The certificate is converted to college credit when the student enrolls and completes at least one semester course at the college listed on the certificate
• Certificates are good for three to five years.
• Students should check with the college listed on the certificate
• Students need to check with the college of their choice for specific criteria in a program or major.
• Colleges other than the listed colleges may accept credits depending on their criteria and program offerings
• The student needs to check with the individual colleges
• For more information about AC, visit www. ctecreditmn. com
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