College Credit in High School
COLLEGE CREDIT IN HIGH SCHOOL
The following programs allow students to earn college credit while in high school. Criteria for college credit varies with each program and prospective post-secondary institution. Specific credit information is available by contacting the prospective college.
- Advanced Placement Program
- Career & Tech Ed Dual Credit Program
- College in the High School
- Running Start Program
Advanced Placement Program
The Advanced Placement (AP) program exposes high school students to college-level materials and then offers an exam each May, which may count for credit or course waiver at colleges. Students earning a 3 on AP exams usually earn college credit, placement, or a waiver of required courses at many colleges. Students should check with prospective colleges as to how AP is credited, since college rules vary. Advanced Placement courses require more homework and are more challenging to students. Students should consider carefully before enrolling in more than one AP class at a time.
Parent/Student Commitment Agreement for AP classes
Students who sign up for AP classes will be required to sign a commitment form that they understand the course consists of a rigorous curriculum and in depth test at the end of the course. They are expected to remain in the class for the entire year. Parents are also required to recognize and sign off on this commitment. Although any student may sign up for AP classes, final placement will be based on teacher review followed by a meeting with the teacher and a commitment agreement signed by student and parent. Once this process is complete, students will not be allowed to drop any AP class.
Advanced Placement (AP) Courses
Course Title
Grade Level
12
10 - 11 - 12
11 - 12
11 - 12
11 - 12
9
11 - 12
12
11 - 12
10 - 11 - 12
10 - 11 - 12
11 - 12
11
10
Career & Tech Ed Dual Credit Program
Dual Credit is a college-preparatory program for technical careers that prepare high school students for success by earning college credit in classes that they take at their high school. In Dual Credit classes (formerly Tech Prep), students have the opportunity to explore career options early, in a hands-on and challenging environment. Students discover their own interests and skills while experiencing practical, real-world ways to pursue their goals in a variety of high-skill, high-wage technical careers.
Dual Credit Can Provide
Other Benefits of Dual Credit
Steps to Receive Dual Credit
While in High School
- Take a Dual Credit CTE (Career and Technical Education) certified class at your high school (see your CTE teacher to see if the course you are taking qualifies).
- Depending on the class and the technical college you are seeking credit from, earn a “C” or better in the class (additional requirements may apply – colleges will determine the parameters)
- If you are seeking credit from Bates Technical College, Clover Park Technical College, or Pierce College you will pre-enroll on the SERS data system while taking the class. Your EHS CTE Instructor will have registration and course enrollment info for you. The website you will be registering and enrolling is http://sers.techprepwa.org for the Pierce County Colleges. If you are seeking credit from Green River College, Highline College, or Renton Technical College you will not pre-register your class on SERS but take your transcript directly to those colleges when you apply.
After High School Graduation
4. Register at your participating Community or Technical College.
5. Bring your high school transcript with you when you register and inform the registrar that you have Dual Credit credits that you want to utilize.
6. The college will analyze your high school transcript (a fee may apply) and issue appropriate credit.
Colleges may also require that you enroll in their program.
7. Please be aware that Dual Credit is not guaranteed. Colleges will make a determination at time of
registration and may base their decision on such factors as: the college has discontinued the course, or
the college course requirements have changed and no longer match the high school course.
More Information
Dual Credit Courses
Course Title
Grade Level
10 - 12
9 - 11
10 - 12
11 - 12
9 - 12
9 - 12
9 - 12
10 - 12
10 - 12
9 - 12
12
9 - 12
11 - 12
9 - 12
11 - 12
9 - 12
9 - 12
10 - 12
9 - 12
11 - 12
9 - 12
10 - 12
9 - 12
College in the High School
The purpose of the college in the high school is to provide highly motivated, capable students with a more rigorous course of study during their high school experience. These classes offer the opportunity to experience high level course work and, in some cases, earn college credit in preparation for four year college course work.
Grade Level
11 - 12
11 - 12
9 - 12
Running Start Program
Eleventh and twelfth grade students may apply to enroll in courses or programs in a community or technical college without charge. Both high school and college credits may be obtained. Evidence of successful completion of each course in a community or technical college will be included in the student’s high school records and transcripts. Transportation to and from the college, books and fees are the responsibility of the student. To be classified as a student of eleventh grade standing in the Enumclaw School District and therefore, eligible for Running Start, a student must have earned a total of 12 credits and have passed the following 7 core courses: Biology; Chemistry; Algebra 1; Geometry; English 9; English 10; World History.
To get started
- Apply to the college online.
- Determine eligibility. You must be eligible for English 101. English eligibility is determined by the College Success Assessment or by using Smarter Balanced Assessment (SBA) ELA scores.
- Make an appointment to meet with your counselor to review and to verify eligibility. Graduation requirements and equivalent courses will be also discussed.
- Students and parents must sign a Running Start responsibility form to participate in the program.
- Counselors will fill out the Running Start Enrollment Verification form and the student will submit it to the college and sign up for a Running Start Orientation.
- Students will then sign up for classes at the college.
Other Important Information
- Students are responsible for meeting high school and college deadlines.
- It is the responsibility of the student to check with the high school for any information that they need to meet high school activities or responsibilities while attending the college.
- Students will make appointments to meet with their high school counselor each quarter to obtain the Enrollment Verification form.
- Students attending college will be held to the colleges’ academic standards and policies.
- All classes taken through the Running Start program will appear on the high school transcript and will be calculated in the G.P.A.
- Failure to complete specific classes that meet graduation requirements of Enumclaw High School may jeopardize graduation status and/or opportunity to continue in the Running Start program.