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College Credit for C-PP High School Coursework C-PP students now have access to more college-level courses and choices than ever before. In 2008-2009, the number of higher-level classes will expand to nearly 40. Choosing one or more of these courses can give C-PP students a competitive edge in the college search and selection process. In addition, many colleges will reward students for their work by exempting them from a required course, awarding credit hours, accepting transfer credit or by placing the student in a higher-level course. These pages are designed to help inform C-PP students and their families about the college-level options available at East and West High Schools, and to help navigate the confusing and sometimes frustrating process of seeking out credit consideration for eligible high school courses. Download our companion brochures: Choices for High School College-level Courses Earning College Credit for High School Coursework Challenging Courses for College Credit East and West High Schools offer college-level courses to students in numerous subject areas and at varying levels of difficulty. Currently, higher level courses are offered to EHS and WHS students through the following programs:
In some cases, careful planning can optimize a student's chances for earning college credit or consideration. Ask a C-PP guidance counselor, IB coordinator or course instructor if enrolling in more than one of C-PP'ss college-level course offerings makes sense. Every college and university has a unique policy and process for awarding pre-earned and transfer credit through these programs. It takes determination and persistence to secure the college credit for which your high school student may be eligible. Our seven steps for getting college credit for high school coursework will help guide you and your student navigate the process. Credit for Recent C-PP Graduates Resources for College-bound Students |