College and career readiness are when a student has achieved skills, behaviors, and knowledge to successfully complete college courses. The basic skills and behaviors are an academic path in which a child has a layout from middle school to ensure when he/she enters college, they do not have to take remedial courses. Remedial courses are basic skills courses for students who lack adequate preparation for college-level courses. There is nothing wrong with a remedial course as it aids in a foundation to getting back on track. These courses are credit-bearing but will cost. This is in hopes your child will build better study habits, work skills, and social skills, which are academic behaviors. Career options are extremely different in today 's