Dual credit

Dual credit is a great way to get college credit for high school classes.

  • Studies show that students who take dual credit classes are more likely to graduate on time, go to college, stay in college or start a career right after high school.

  • These classes also count toward credit requirements for graduation.

  • Even if students don't earn college credit, taking these classes can boost their confidence, introduce them to new careers, and offer more class choices.

  • Students must check with their future college to see if they accept dual credits from Battle Ground Public Schools.

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Battle Ground courses that offer dual credit

Courses

Schools

Accounting I & II

BGHS

Advanced Welding & Metal Fabrication

BGHS, PHS

Advanced Precision Machining

PHS

Anatomy & Physiology

BGHS, PHS

AP Environmental Science

BGHS, PHS

AP Computer Science A

BGHS

Auto Technology III

BGHS, PHS

BGHS Preschool - Child Development I & II

BGHS

Career English

BGHS, SVHS

CASEE - Environmental Science

BGHS, PHS, RHL, SVHS

Computer Programming JAVA

PHS

Environmental Science

BGHS, PHS, RHL, SVHS

English & Communications

PHS

Intro to Computer Science

BGHS

Intro to Business

PHS

Intro to Health Sciences Careers

BGHS, PHS

Medical Interventions & Terminology

BGHS, PHS

Prairie Preschool I & II

PHS

Prairie Preschool Special Projects

PHS

SVHS - Child Development I

SVHS

Welding Projects

BGHS

Work-based Learning

BGHS, PHS

Dual credit programs in BGPS

Questions about which program is right for you or your child? Contact a school counselor.

College in the High School

 

Battle Ground Public Schools partners with Central Washington University and Clark College to offer free college credits for specific courses taught at BGHS, PHS and River HomeLink.

  • You can take certain classes at school and earn free college credits!

  • These credits will show up on both your high school and college records.

  • They are accepted by all public colleges in Washington, but you should check with other schools just in case.

More info on College in the HS

Advanced Placement courses and exams

 

  • You can earn college credit by passing an AP test that you take in May. There is a fee to take the test (may be waived). Y

    ou do not have to be in the class to take the test.

  • Always ask the college you want to attend if they will accept your AP credit.

  • More information about required test scores and the transferability of credits is on The College Board website.

Running Start

 

  • If you are in 11th or 12th grade, you can take college classes and get both high school and college credit at the same time.

  • If you qualify for free or reduced-price school meals, you won't have to pay for this program.

  • This program is a great way to start college early!

  • Fee waivers are available for students who qualify for free or reduced-price school meals.

More info on Running Start

Open Doors

 

  • Provides educational options to students ages 16-21 who are not expected to graduate by age 21.

  • It offers credit recovery options, including dual credit, and community partnerships to help students succeed.

More info on Open Doors

Career and Technical Education

 

In addition to learning technical skills, students can participate in work-based-learning in several fields of study.

More info on CTE

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