Dual Credit College Classes:
College classes are offered in conjunction with several area colleges and universities. Students receive college credit as well as high school credit. Most colleges will transfer these credits toward their degree programs. However, it is recommended the student check with the college he/she plans to attend to see if they will accept the college credit. The cost to the student varies, but is often less than 1⁄2 the cost of regular tuition.The Missouri Coordinating Board for Higher Education has a dual credit policy that applies ONLY to high school students taught on a high school campus by high school teachers. It does not apply to dual credit courses taught by college or university instructors on any campus or via television or the internet. Students are required to complete an off-site dual enrollment application and obtain approval from their counselor if they plan to take an off campus dual credit class. A copy of the application can be obtained from your counselor.
Transferability of Credit:
College classes are offered in conjunction with several area colleges and universities. Students receive college credit as well as high school credit. Most colleges will transfer these credits toward their degree programs. However, it is recommended the student check with the college he/she plans to attend to see if they will accept the college credit. The cost to the student varies, but is often less than 1⁄2 the cost of regular tuition.The Missouri Coordinating Board for Higher Education has a dual credit policy that applies ONLY to high school students taught on a high school campus by high school teachers. It does not apply to dual credit courses taught by college or university instructors on any campus or via television or the internet. Students are required to complete an off-site dual enrollment application and obtain approval from their counselor if they plan to take an off campus dual credit class. A copy of the application can be obtained from your counselor.
Transferability of Credit:
- College and universities may limit the transfer of dual credit to the equivalent of five courses.
- Each individual college and university has a written policy describing limits on dual credit courses.
- Students need to check with the colleges/universities they plan to attend for additional specific information.
Advanced Placement College Classes:
The Advanced Placement Program, administered by the College Board, gives high school students an opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned by taking AP Exams. Depending upon the AP Score, colleges and universities have the option to grant credit, placement, or both to these students. Although approximately 2,900 colleges and universities award AP credit, students taking AP classes are advised to ask their prospective college or university for a copy of their AP policy or to look for it in the college catalog. Although a student may take an AP exam without having taken any specific class, a rigorous, well-planned course of study will increase the likelihood of success. Students wanting to participate in the Advanced Placement Program or obtain information on the costs, content of the exams, or other details should contact their counselor.Expectation: There will be a requirement for summer reading and possible other summer assignments. Students taking an AP course are expected to take the Advanced Placement Exam during the spring semester.
Additional information also may be found online at apstudent.collegeboard.org/home
AP scores:
AP Scores will be available online in July. To get scores, student must sign up for a College Board account by going to apscore.org. We encourage students to take this step now so they’ll be ready to access their AP scores in July. For more information, go to apscore.org.
Below are some helpful websites for students in AP courses and those who may or plan to take them:
- Explore AP courses, view your AP scores, get tips on preparing for the exam and much more: https://apstudent.collegeboard.org
- Find colleges and universities that offer credit or placement for AP scores: https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/creditandplacement
- Manage student AP scores, SAT scores and college planning at: https://student.collegeboard.org/
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