More than just graduation requirements, the Graduation Pathways and High School and Beyond Plan (HSBP) become the framework for providing annual academic guidance and career exploration that helps guide students’ course choices and engagement in activities through middle and high school. Students can develop their course plan and show their preparation for a meaningful first step after high school. In combination with career and college exploration and planning process (the HSBP) that includes quality instruction, completing a Graduation Pathway helps prepare students for their postsecondary goals. Students will complete one or more graduation pathway(s) to demonstrate their preparation for a meaningful first step after high school, which could include engaging in work, starting an apprenticeship, attending college, or joining the military. The graduation pathway(s) chosen by a student must be aligned with their HSBP.