Alamo Heights ISD officials told the Board of Trustees on Nov. 14 that the district’s College, Career and Military Readiness (CCMR) indicator rose substantially for the most recent cohort and that staff are expanding dual-credit, AP and industry-certification options to keep progress moving.

Cora Smith and Charlotte (presenters) described CCMR as “preparing our students for life after they graduate” and listed the ways students earn CCMR under state guidance: a score of 3 or higher on any AP exam, earning at least three dual‑credit hours in math or English (or nine dual‑credit hours across subjects), successful completion of University of Texas on‑ramps courses, earning an associate degree in high school, satisfactory TSIA/SAT/ACT scores, enlistment in the U.S. Armed Forces, or completion of an industry‑based certification.

Smith noted CCMR is a lagging indicator: the 2024 display reflects the class of 2023. She said the district’s CCMR rate rose from 65 (class of 2022) to 79 for the most recent reported cohort and that the district’s target is 80. To reach that goal, staff described several tactics: targeted TSI/SAT/ACT readiness through personalization periods, mandatory AP testing for students enrolled in AP courses, expanded dual‑credit access including early‑college options (students can earn up to 60 college credits), and streamlined career and technical education pathways (culinary, business entrepreneurship, digital media, fashion and computer science) aligned with TEA course pathways.

Smith also described specific supports for students served by special education: emphasizing the Foundation High School Plan with an endorsement, providing work‑based learning (including a school-run “Mule Printing Company”), and offering career-prep opportunities. The presenters said parent information sessions are underway (roughly 150 parents attended a recent session) and that the district is increasing AP participation by making the AP exam mandatory for course enrollees.

No board action was taken at the presentation; trustees asked clarifying questions about enrollment and application procedures for early‑college (ECHS) offerings and about anticipated open‑enrollment demand for proposed college algebra and art dual‑credit courses discussed later in the meeting.

Why it matters: CCMR is a TEA‑reported indicator tied to post‑secondary readiness measures. A rise from 65 to 79 indicates movement toward the district goal; staff described both testing and curricular strategies intended to raise the measure further.