CCMR Guide - Middle School Edition - A Comprehensive Guide to High School Success and Postsecondary Readiness in Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD

Oct 5, 2026

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Middle School Edition CCMR Guide for Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD explains how students and families can prepare for life after high school through college, career, and military readiness. It outlines factors students should consider, highlights the CFBISD College, Career and Military Readiness Department support, and introduces TEA’s CCMR indicators that signal preparedness. The guide maps middle-school exploration, planning, assessments, and high-school choices, including coursework, credit earning, and pathways such as CTE certifications and ROTC.

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Welcome to the CCMR Guide

Attributes of a CFBISD Graduate

TEA’s CCMR Indicators

College, Career and Military Exploration in Middle School: Envision the Future!

Xello

AVID Program

College Readiness: Help Your Child Start Planning Now

Saving and Paying for College

Correlations between Education and Earning Potential

Texas Automatic College Admission Policy

College Readiness Assessments: How to Build Skills During Middle School

Career Readiness: Exciting Opportunities in CFBISD

Middle and High School Career and Technical Education Programs

Certifications and Licenses

Military Readiness: Tools for Success With No Obligation to Join the Military

High School Courses: Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC)

Military Branches

High School: Your Choices Matter

MIDDLE SCHOOL EDITION A Comprehensive Guide to High School Success and Postsecondary Readiness in Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD “We offer more than a traditional academic experience. For us, it is about preparing students for the future.” -Dr. John E. Chapman III CFBISD Superintendent of Schools “The vision of the CCMR department is for all K-12 students to graduate high school prepared fora college, career, or military path of their choice and empowered to be competent, productive members of society.” -Jo Gillen Chief ofSEL and Postsecondary Readiness Dear CFBISD Middle School Students and Parents A student must consider many factors when thinking about their future: personal talents and interests, required coursework and training, labor market demands, awareness of college and career options, interpersonal skill development, and family and lifestyle goals are just a few examples. We believe that learning empowers students to put these factors together to reach their full potential, reach their goals, and achieve their definition of success. Students have many options for high-demand, livable-wage jobs through a wide range of continued education and career development paths, but knowing where to start or what happens next can be a challenge to navigate as workforce and postsecondary education choices continue to evolve. Improving initiatives to prepare students for postsecondary success is the focus of the College, Career and Military Readiness Department, and this guide serves as a reference as you and your student explore and plan for their life after high school. CCMR staff and school counselors are available for support and guidance in postsecondary planning; we also hope you will review the CFBISD College, Career and Military Readiness website for information and attend as many district and campus events this year that interest you. Please reach out to us if you have questions Sincerely, The CFBISD College and Career Readiness Department Ken Enslow CCMR Coordinator Angela Curtin CCMR Dean Blair Elementary Blanton Elementary Carrollton Elementary Central Elementary Farmers Branch Elementary Field Middle School Thompson Elementary Turner High School Nikita Fisher CCMR Dean Country Place Elementary Early College High School Las Colinas Elementary McCoy Elementary Perry Middle School Rainwater Elementary Smith High School Becky Beck CCMR At-Risk Specialist Tina Jain CCMR Dean Bush Middle School Freeman Elementary Furneaux Elementary Good Elementary Grimes Education Center Huie Special Education Center Landry Elementary Long Middle School McKamy Elementary McWhorter Elementary Ranchview High School Riverchase Elementary Salazar (AEP) Sheffield Elementary Valeria Villanueva CCMR Dean Blalack Middle School Creekview High School Davis Elementary Kent Elementary La Villita Elementary McLaughlin Elementary Polk Middle School Rosemeade Elementary Stark Elementary MIDDLE SCHOOL CCMR GUIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS WELCOME TO THE CCMR GUIDE.....3 ATTRIBUTES OF A CFBISD GRADUATE.....5 TEA’S CCMR INDICATORS.....5 COLLEGE, CAREER AND MILITARY EXPLORATION IN MIDDLE SCHOOL: ENVISION THE FUTURE!.....6 Xello AVID Program COLLEGE READINESS: HELP YOUR CHILD START PLANNING NOW.....8 Saving and Paying for College Correlations between Education and Earning Potential Texas Automatic College Admission Policy COLLEGE READINESS ASSESSMENTS: HOW TO BUILD SKILLS DURING MIDDLE SCHOOL.....10 CAREER READINESS: EXCITING OPPORTUNITIES IN CFBISD.....11 Middle and High School Career and Technical Education Programs Certifications and Licenses MILITARY READINESS: TOOLS FOR SUCCESS WITH NO OBLIGATION TO JOIN THE MILITARY.....12 High School Courses: Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) Military Branches HIGH SCHOOL: YOUR CHOICES MATTER.....13 Graduation Requirements and Endorsements Personal Graduation Plans (PGPs) Created in 8th Grade How Credits are Earned in High School/Gr

FAQs

What is the purpose of the CCMR department and this guide for middle school students?

The guide supports students and families as they explore and plan for life after high school, focusing on preparing for college, career, or military pathways. CFBISD CCMR staff and school counselors provide support and guidance in postsecondary planning.

What are TEA’s CCMR indicators and how do they affect high school students?

TEA lists ways students can demonstrate readiness for college, career, and military endeavors after high school. The CCMR criteria are not required for graduation, but they provide indications of preparedness and schools monitor progress toward them.

How can middle school students and parents use the CCMR information to plan?

Families can use the CCMR list to understand benchmarks and readiness criteria. Counselors meet with students yearly to select courses that best prepare them for graduation and postsecondary goals.

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