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Legislative Info for Parents

 

Career Readiness and Postsecondary Opportunities

In accordance with Texas Senate Bill 2, our counseling department provides students and families with information each year on the importance of postsecondary education, career readiness, and workforce training opportunities.

Why Postsecondary Education Matters

Whether your goals include a 4-year university, community college, technical school, military service, or direct entry into the workforce, continuing education and training after high school opens doors to higher-paying careers, professional growth, and long-term success.

Career Readiness and Workforce Training

Texas students have access to a wide range of career and workforce opportunities, including:

  • Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs aligned with high-demand industries

  • Apprenticeships and certification programs that prepare students for immediate employment

  • Dual credit and early college opportunities to earn college credit while in high school

  • Military and public service pathways offering education and career benefits

My Texas Future

The State of Texas provides My Texas Future, an online resource to help students explore college and career options, training programs, and financial aid. Students can also create a My Texas Future profile to:

  • Save college and career searches

  • Track application steps

  • Learn about financial aid and scholarships

  • Connect with Texas colleges and universities

We encourage all students and families to visit www.mytexasfuture.org and create a profile to support postsecondary planning.

If you have questions or need guidance, please contact your school counselor—we are here to help you plan for your future!

 

Rockwall High School – Career Training & Postsecondary Credential Opportunities

In keeping with Texas Senate Bill 2, Rockwall High School provides students and parents with yearly information about opportunities to complete career training and obtain postsecondary credentials while enrolled in high school, along with data on costs, completion rates, wages for completers, and outcomes of graduates from our campus.

 

Rockwall High School – Career Training & Postsecondary Credential Opportunities

In keeping with Texas Senate Bill 2, Rockwall High School provides students and parents with yearly information about opportunities to complete career training and obtain postsecondary credentials while enrolled in high school, along with data on costs, completion rates, wages for completers, and outcomes of graduates from our campus.

Opportunities at Rockwall High School

Career & Technical Education (CTE) Programs

Dual Credit Courses / Concurrent Enrollment so students can earn college credits while in high school.

Industry Certifications and Credentials aligned with local business/industry needs (specific certifications depend on the CTE program selected).

Campus-wide Performance & Outcomes

Rockwall ISD had 750 students earn dual credit in the Fall of 2024 and 716 students earn dual credit in the Spring of 2025.

 

The cost to students for dual credit classes through Collin College is $65 per credit hour plus fees.

 

Rockwall ISD had 759 certifications earned for post-secondary readiness in the 2024-2025 school year.

 

Examples of post-secondary opportunities, aligned occupations, average wages, growth opportunities, and more for all Rockwall ISD Programs of Study can be found HERE.

    
     
     
     
     
     

Examples (with Estimated Wages)

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA): entering wages in Texas are often $28,000–$35,000/year

Welding / skilled trades: $40,000–$50,000/year depending on demand, overtime, location

Information Technology / Certifications (e.g. CompTIA, Microsoft, Cisco): $45,000–$60,000/year for entry-level credentialed roles

Outcomes of RHS Graduates

Many RHS graduates earn industry-relevant credentials while still in high school, which helps them with employability or gives them a jump-start in postsecondary education.

Graduation rate of 100% is indicative of strong overall student success.

RHS students go on to a variety of postsecondary pathways: college, technical schools, workforce, etc. 

What Students & Parents Should Do

Contact the RHS CTE Department / counselor to get the most recent data for specific programs — cost, completion rate, credential yields.

Ask for credential wage information: “If I complete this specific certificate, what has been the average entry wage in Rockwall / our region?”

Explore dual credit programs if you want to reduce cost of postsecondary education.

 

Comprehensive School Counseling Program

In accordance with Texas state law and the Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs, Rockwall High School provides a comprehensive school counseling program that serves all students. This program is designed to support students in four key areas:

  • Academic success

  • College, career, and military readiness

  • Social-emotional development

  • Personal growth and wellness

Our Commitment

Our goal is to partner with families to help every student succeed. We believe in keeping parents informed and involved so that the counseling program reflects both state requirements and the needs of our community.