College and Career Preparation

The state of Oregon has adopted a new goal called “40-40-20” in which by the year 2025, 40% of all adults will have earned a four-year bachelor’s degree or higher, 40% of adults will have earned a two-year associate degree or post-secondary credential, and 20% of adults will have earned at least a high school diploma or the equivalent to a high school diploma.

In order to reach this goal, McMinnville High School students need to develop the knowledge and skills to be successful in college and eventually a career. This includes critical thinking skills such as analysis, interpretation, problem solving, and reasoning. It includes the knowledge from each of the core areas, including advanced placement courses. Next, it includes developing the academic behaviors such as reading comprehension, time management, effective note-taking, and metacognition.

Students need to develop a strong understanding of the skills and knowledge for getting into and succeeding in college, other-wise known as ‘college knowledge.’ This includes understanding the admissions process, placement testing, financial aid, and other expectations such as how to communicate with professors and peers.

There are no courses in this department that are either College Credit Now and/or Advanced Placement or that qualify for the Honor’s Diploma.