Jump Start Diploma Pathways
Jump Start Pathways
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
Requirements to earn a Jump Start TOPS Tech Diploma
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.
