Students can earn the credits that will allow them to graduate with both a high school diploma and an associate degree through a number of options:
CCBC coursework - earn college credits by taking a college course.
Credit by exam - earn college credits by achieving a certain score on an exam such as the AP Test.
Articulation - receive college credit for approved courses taken in high school.
Dual credit - take a college course that awards credit toward both the diploma and the degree.
• The student should have sophomore status to enroll in the dual enrollment program
• The student must be in good standing as defined by the high school and positioned to earn all graduation requirements with his or her entering class.
- Previous courses completed for credit prior to sophomore year should include at least one credit of a foreign language and at least Algebra I with completion of Algebra II or Geometry recommended. Honors, GT/IB/AP courses recommended.
- 2.5 to 3.0+ GPA preferred.
College Course Expectations:
Students and parents/guardians of students enrolled in the Diploma to Degree program will be advised of college course-level expectations, including, but not limited to the following:
• Expectation of 2 hours study time per 1 hour class time.
• Class Online attendance is required weekly
• Students are responsible for any make-up work that may be necessary as a result of absence from class.
• Students must adhere to class assignment deadlines.
• All grades are calculated in a student’s GPA and will appear on their college and high school transcript, whenever applicable.
• All grades earned, including “W” for withdrawal, are a permanent part of the student academic record and may impact subsequent college admission.
• Course materials and class discussions may reflect topics not typically included in high school level coursework.
• While appropriate for college level study, courses and/or topics are not modified to accommodate variations in student age and maturity.
• A grade less than “C” will result in a review of the student’s eligibility to continue participating in the Diploma to Degree program.
• An overall minimum GPA of 2.0 is required in order to earn an associate degree.
• Grades of “C” or better are expected in all Diploma to Degree coursework.
