Graduation Requirements

In order to be successful in a career, students will need to meet all technical and academic standards related to their career of choice at Meridian.

Meridian offers rigorous programs of study designed in cooperation with business and industry to ensure students are fully prepared for the demands of the workplace. Students earning a Career Ready Credential may also earn the Postsecondary Ready Endorsement, Citizenship Ready Endorsement and the National Career Readiness Certificate (CRC).

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Career Ready Credential

When a student completes all standards as set forth in their program of study, they will be considered a graduate of Meridian and receive the Career Ready Credential. Students who do not meet these standards will not be considered graduates of Meridian. Students should have:

Completed all courses in a career major with a grade of “C” or above and achieved required industry-based certifications for the career major
Achieved WorkKeys® scores at or above the level required for the career major or earned an ACT® composite score of 19 or greater (Students may substitute equivalent scores on SAT, ACCUPLACER or other approved assessments.)

Postsecondary Ready Endorsement

Citizenship Ready Endorsement

Completed employment profile, résumé, job application, cover letter, mock interview and job search training through OKJobMatch.com
Documented active membership in a CareerTech Student Organization or professional association related to the program of study
Documented 20 hours of volunteerism or service in a community activity

In a typical school year nearly 100 students document more than 2,000 community service hours. Students who participate in this initiative usually volunteer an average of 24 hours.

Some of the agencies that have benefited from student engagement include the American Red Cross, Guthrie Kiwanis, Stillwater Area United Way, Meals on Wheels, Stillwater Humane Society, Habitat for Humanity and Pepper’s Ranch.