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THREE RIVERS COMMUNITY COLLEGE CAREER

PATHWAYS PROGRAM

Would you like to earn college credit for the Algebra 2 course you will take at Fitch High School?

•An opportunity for Career Exploration

•Free College Credits in High School. •Students and parents save money on college tuition ($1500.00+)

•Students graduate high school with a college transcript- a plus when applying to college or a job

•College Career Pathways focuses on math, science, communications, and career related skills necessary for continued education and the competitive job market

•Early acceptance to Three Rivers Community College upon completion of high school College Career Pathways program

•Preparation for highly skilled, high paying jobs

The College Career Pathways Advantage:

•College graduates earn 50% more than high school graduates

•80% of the jobs in the 21 century will require at least an associate degree (2 years)

Why College Career Pathways?

Hospitality Management

Accounting/Business Administration

Architectural Drafting Technology

Fire Technology

College Career Pathways Programs Include:

Fitch High School offers 5 career pathways.  The following is a list of the courses required to complete each pathwayHospitality Management

Accounting/ Business Administration

Architectural Drafting Technology

Fire Technology

Oral Communications (2061)3 credits

Oral Communications (2061)3 credits

Oral Communications (2061)3 credits

Oral Communications (2061)3 credits

Physics I (4242) ORHonors Level Physics(4142)4 credits

Physics I (4242) ORHonors Level Physics(4142)4 credits

Physics I (4242) ORHonors Level Physics(4142)4 credits

Physics I (4242) ORHonors Level Physics(4142)4 credits

Algebra II (3232) ORHonors Algebra II (3111)3 credits

Algebra II (3232) ORHonors Algebra II (3111)3 credits

Algebra II (3232) ORHonors Algebra II (3111)3 credits

Algebra II (3232) ORHonors Algebra II (3111)3 credits

Culinary Arts (7451)4 credits

Accounting I (7162)4 credits

Intro to Architectural CAD (7851)3 credits

Fire Technology Internship3 credits

Total 14 credits Total 14 credits Total 13 credits Total 13 credits

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Do I go to college for College Career Pathways courses?All College Career Pathways courses are taught at Fitch High school by a high school teacher, during the regular school day.

What is the cost to the student?College Career Pathways is absolutely FREE.

Do I have to attend Three Rivers Community College to earn the credits?No. Upon successful completion of the program, a student may enroll at Three Rivers Community College or request that an official transcript be sent to another college. Acceptance of the credits is determined by each institution.

For more information contact your Guidance Counselor or Three Rivers Community College’s College Career Pathways office at (860) 885-2600.

Frequently Asked Questions

Graduation RequirementsThe following credits must be earned:

English 4 creditsMathematics 4 credits Science 4 credits (1 in Biological Science and 1 in

Physical Science) Social Studies 3 credits (1 in American History and 0.5 in Civics)Health 0.5 credit Physical Education 1 credit Fine Arts 1 credit Applied Arts 1 creditElectives 7.5 credits Writing Performance Standard 0.1 credit Math Performance Standard 0.1 credit Reading Performance Standard 0.1 credit Total 26.3 credits

Academic courses/Transcript08-09 Fitch High SchoolAlgebra IIIAP Eng 11 AP US History Hon Chemistry Hon Pre-Calc Human Geography Latin IV Ind Stdy Print Media

07-08 Fitch High SchoolCivics Government Hon Algebra II B Hon Biology I BHon Eng 10 Hon Geometry Intro Human & Med Latin II BSoph PE Wt Training

06-07 Fitch High SchoolAlgebra I Early Hist Sty Fresh PE Health Hon Eng 9 Hon Inte Sci Jewelry Latin I

Total Units Earned: 24.00Unweighted GPA: 3.4Weighted GPA: 14.5128Rank: 25/309

Semester 1A+ 1.00D 1.00B- 1.00  A+ 1.00      A- 1.00C- 1.00A- 1.00 C 0.50B 0.50 A- 1.00A 1.00    A- 1.00

Semester 2

D+ 0.50C 1.00B 1.00 B 1.00B 0.50 A- 1.00B 1.00B+ 1.00   A- 1.00     A 1.00B 0.50B 1.00B- 1.00  

A = 4.00B = 3.00C = 2.00D = 1.00F = 0.00P = PassingWF= Withdraw FailNC= No Credit

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Tag DefinitionsH = Honors/AdvancedPlacement/InternationalBaccalaureateC = College Preparatory= FoundationsN = Non-weightedCAPT = Connecticut AcademicPerformance TestX = Attendance loss of creditEX = Exempt

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