Global Concepts Charter High School

Our students have the opportunity to gain the skills they need to go on to college or directly into the workforce. The New York State Board of Regents adopted a regulation that allows students to graduate with a Career Development and Occupational Studies (CDOS) Commencement Credential.

Global Concepts Locally Approved courses and New York State Approved programs are aligned to the requirements of the CDOS Credential, which are commencement level standards.

Students eligible for the (4+1) CDOS Pathway to a Local or Regents diploma must:

• Earn the appropriate 22 units of diploma credit;
• Pass one Regents exam or NYSED Approved Alternative in each discipline (English Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies)
• Complete all the components of the CDOS Commencement Credential (Option 1 or Option 2).

Option 1:

• Development of a Career Plan
• Demonstrated achievement of the commencement level CDOS Learning Standards
• Successful completion of at least 216 hours of CTE coursework and/or work-based learning experiences; 54 hours of which must be work-based learning experiences.
• At least one employability profile, completed within one year prior to a student's exit from high school.

Option 2:

• Pass all components of an approved CTE program of study, including the technical assessment, or pass one of the NYSED Approved nationally-recognized work readiness assessments.

Standard 1: Career Development Students will be knowledgeable about the world of work, explore career options, and relate personal skills, aptitudes, and abilities to future career decisions.
Standard 2: Integrated Learning Students will demonstrate how academic knowledge and skills are applied in the workplace and other settings.
Standard 3a: Universal Foundation Skills Students will demonstrate mastery of the foundation skills and competencies essential for success in the workplace.
Standard 3b: Career Majors Students who choose a career major will acquire the career-specific technical knowledge/skills necessary to progress toward gainful employment, career advancement, and success in post-secondary programs.