The following programs help teens acquire useful college-level skills and earn college credit while still in high school.
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Program | Description | Advantage | Student Responsibilities | Claiming Your Credit | Tuition/Fees |
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Early College Start/Co-Enrollment |
A program that allows juniors and seniors to attend college classes and earn college credit. |
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No action required; it appears on your ACC transcript. |
Free tuition to in-district students; other costs are books, supplies, and transportation. |
Early College Start/Dual Credit |
College classes that result in both high school and college credit |
Meets high school and college requirements in one class. |
Determine transferability of ECS college credits. |
Same as above. |
Same as above. |
ACCTech |
A program enabling students to receive technical training in high school and begin a workforce/ |
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None. |
Advanced Placement |
Identified courses that prepare high school students to take advanced placement tests that may allow credit at the college level |
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Have the College Board send a report to your college or university. The school notifies you regarding whether your credit is accepted. |
Advanced Placement test fee. Additional reporting fees also may apply. |
International Baccalaureate |
Internationally recognized program that offers college credit for students completing a standardized curriculum and culminating exam. |
Remain at high school campus. |
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Examination costs incurred by student. |