Dual Credit Offerings At Curtis
Advanced Placement (AP)
AP stands for Advanced Placement. AP courses can help students acquire the skills and habits needed to be successful in college. Students will improve writing skills, sharpen problem-solving abilities, and develop time management skills, discipline, and study habits.
Through AP's college-level courses and exams, you can earn college credit and advanced placement, stand out in the admission process, and save hundreds or thousands of dollars in college tuition. To earn college credit, a AP exam is offered early May. Registration and fee is required.
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College in the High School (CiHS)
College in the High School courses provides college level courses while in high school. It is a way for students grades 9-12 to earn college credit and fulfill their high school graduation requirments at the same time while remaining in high school. Staff are adjunct faculty through the university. Students recieve official college transcripts.
Curtis High School offers courses in collboration with Central Washington University and Eastern Washington University.
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Career & Technical Education (CTE)
Career and Technical Education classes are designed to achieve four key goals for students:
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Running Start
The Running Start program is a dual credit program in which junior and senior students take courses at the local community college and earn high school credit in addition to college credit. Students earn college credit by attending a local 2-year community or technical college.
Students interested in Running Start or specific programs at other local colleges such as Clover Park Technical College or Bates talk to your school counselor.
To learn more about Running Start programs: