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Industry-based certification achievement

Earning an industry-based certification is a remarkable milestone that demonstrates expertise and career readiness for college admission boards and the professional world. This accomplishment highlights perseverance and dedication to mastering industry standards and positions students as leaders in their chosen fields.

IBC graduation cord qualifications are:

• Successfully earn an approved industry-based certification by May 1 of the graduating year. 

• Earning a certification means that the student has successfully completed all requirements as defined by and confirmed with documentation from the certifying entity. Submission of requirements to the certifying entity does not meet the “earn” standard. 

*Note: Students will be awarded one IBC graduation cord per program area even if multiple certifications are earned for that program area. 

Career and Technical Student Organization Achievement

Participating in a CTSO is a commendable achievement emphasizing a student's dedication, leadership, and hands-on expertise. This participation reflects commitment to advancing skills and knowledge in the chosen career path. It is a significant accomplishment and a source of pride for our school community.

CTSO graduation cord qualifications are:

• Compete in a CTSO at least three years during high school

• Compete at the state level in a CTSO

Earning a BISD Letterman Jacket and/or a program patch through CTE is an achievement to be celebrated. It is a prestigious honor highlighting commitment, perseverance, and, ultimately, success. 

The BISD CTE department will purchase a Letterman Jacket or CTE patch for each and every qualifying student to celebrate this success. 

Letterman Jacket and/or CTE patch restrictions:

• Disciplinary records may disqualify students from receiving a CTE awarded Letterman Jacket and/or patch 
• Loss of course credit due to attendance may disqualify students from receiving a CTE awarded Letterman Jacket and/or patch 

Letterman Jacket and/or CTE patch award timeline:

• Applications open the first Monday in December and close the last Friday of January 
• Applications must be submitted to the CTSO teacher/sponsor during the open application period 
• Applications will be reviewed for qualification alignment and required documentation by the CTSO teacher/sponsor then submitted to the CTE Coordinator for final review and approval 
• Late applications will not be accepted; this promotes timely application review and ordering for on time delivery 

Additional Guidelines:

• Student organizations and/or clubs may not purchase or sponsor the purchase of a Letterman Jacket or patch for non-qualifying students. 
• Students who have earned/received a Letterman Jacket from another organization are eligible for a CTE patch only. 
• Transfer students are eligible for a CTE awarded Letterman Jacket and/or patch by meeting the same qualifications as outlined above.

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