Requirements

Career Studies Completer Status

A Career Studies completer is defined as a student who completes three or more specific units of study in a pathway. A Career Studies completer status for the State and a Focus Area completer status for the District can vary. A cord for “completer” status will be awarded once no matter how many programs of study are completed.

  • Students can earn a focus area completer cord for graduation by completing three credits in a given area.
  • Focus areas include all Career Studies and Ignite Professional Studies pathways.
  • Only one course per column can count toward the three credits, however courses can be taken in other years if appropriate.

Content Focus Areas

Career Studies

Ignite Pathways

Bentonville Schools developed the Ignite Professional Studies program to provide students with real, relevant learning experiences in collaboration with regional businesses, non-profits, and industry professionals. Ignite professional studies are designed to align with future opportunities in the community. Students in Ignite experience meaningful relationships with mentors in business, industry, and higher education, to gain valuable professional skills and entrepreneurial habits of mind necessary for careers in an innovation-based economy. Courses are designed for juniors and seniors at Bentonville High School and Bentonville West High School.

  • All Ignite certifications, professional settings, and courses are subject to change based on industry standards, needs, and business partner recommendations.
  • Ignite courses alone count as a completer program.