Jump Start Diploma Pathways

What is Jump Start?

Varnado High School offers 8 "pathways" to earn a Jump Start TOPS Tech diploma. These pathways provide a means to earn a high school diploma while earning industry based "credentials" in a specific career and technical area.

JUMP START GRADUATION PATHWAYS OFFERED AT VARNADO HIGH SCHOOL 

Agriculture Tech                                     Emergency Medical Tech

Business Management                          Information Technology

Carpentry                                               Public Service

Electrician                                              Welding

1 - COURSEWORK

2 - CREDENTIALS

Students must earn credentials in the Jump Start pathway chosen. Statewide pathways, such as Welding, require earning a statewide credential in the pathway (at least Welding Level 1). Regional pathways, such as Business Management, require earning a regional credential, which includes a Core Credential and two Complementary Credentials. Integrated Pathways allow students to earn either a Statewide Credential OR a Regional Credential.  CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET IN ORDER TO GRADUATE. Please view each pathway for more information.