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ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) COURSES

Advanced Placement Courses prepare students for the rigor of college. It is suggested that
students consider taking at least one AP course before graduation. You can earn credit and/
or placement at most colleges and universities in the U.S., as well as colleges and universities
EARNING COLLEGE CREDIT DURING HIGH SCHOOL
in more than 40 countries, through qualifying AP Exam grades. At many of these institutions,
you can earn up to a full year of college credit through a sufficient number of qualifying AP
Exam grades.

Individual colleges and universities grant course credit and placement, not the College Board.
Because it varies from school to school, you should obtain a college’s AP policy in writing. You
can find this information in the institution’s catalog, its website, or by using col-
legeboard.com’s AP Credit Policy Info search.

DUAL ENROLLMENT PROGRAM

Students at each comprehensive high school have the opportunity to
earn college credits with San Joaquin Delta College through the Dual
Enrollment Program. With Dual Enrollment, you will take college
courses at your high school campus AFTER SCHOOL. Classes are
geared towards college and career readiness, with options available
in both Transfer and Career Pathways. Courses, including fees, tui-
tion, and books are FREE. Topics vary by semester. Credits earned
cannot be used for high school graduation requirements, as these are col-
lege units.

 Teach students about the post-secondary educational system & provide
guidance for success in college.
 Fulfill the general education requirements for an Associates of Arts or an
Associates of Science Degree.

CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION

There are multiple classes districtwide that are designated Career Technical Education (CTE)
courses. Over twenty (20) of these courses are articulated with various Community Colleges
in the local area, from San Joaquin Delta College to Cosumnes River College.

Through a mutual articulated course agreement, students can earn Community College cred-
its and/or industry certification while taking these high school courses DURING THE SCHOOL
DAY in a field that meets their college and career interests. These college credits generally
transfer to other institutions.