More High School Kids Take College Classes

high school and college

im a 12th grader that still needs to catch up on credits, and i was wondering the requirements to be able to take college classes while im still in high school.

is it possible?

online college while in high school

I would like to know can a high school student take coleg classes for college and still mantain their grades.

math

do you thank that i can take college class .....but im in the 9th grade......

question

I was going to do this, but on my local community college's website it says you have to be 18 or have a high school diploma. I thought all community colleges let you take classes before you graduate??

AP Classes

Hello. I was wondering if taking an AP Class with getting an average of a C is more beneficial than getting an A in a regular high school class, because I heard that AP class adds 10 points to your final grade. Do the college care more on your GPA or rigorous classes that you took in high school? Which one will benefit me more later in college application?

Thank you.

hello

do u think i can take some collenge classes before i graduate from high school start from 9 grade..please respond back thank you

same thing going on

I am a dual enrolled student, I started when I was a sophomore. It has been great I am currently registering for summer( 2nd summer enrolled) and fall. I am very serious about my college classes and it is very important to me. Obviously, since I am spending 6 weeks of my summer on it. I am taking biology 2 and triginometry. I graduate with my AA in early May '10 and graduate from high school in late May '10. There is only one other girl that is in my grade that is doing the same thing. I am so happy to have the oppurtunity to be in this program! As for maturity, I am more mature than people in my college classes. It is imperative to have maturity in order to survive/ handle these programs.

Maturity

Hi:

I do not believe spending another year in high school adds to anyone's real "social maturity." You do not really mature socially until you get into new situations and are required to forge new relationships.

Students who have been in a lot of different social settings were likely introduced to them by their parents or by involvement in other activities -- beyond the normal "high school" routine.

If a student and his/her family think taking college courses is best for them...for whatever reason...they need to be free to make that decision.

Dr. M. Shelton

Much easier and a great environment

I took community college classes almost exclusively my Junior and Senior year of High School. Keeping only 1 elective on HS campus. I earned a Associates degree 3 weeks before receiving my High School Diploma. I was really impressed with the environment at the community college. Being a responsible young adult, it was wonderful to have adult privileges and be treated as an adult, instead of child being babysat (as is HS environments). Honestly, the college courses were far easier, and a quater of English 101 at CC counted as my Junior year english class, So when I completed English 102, My English requirement to graduate HS was completed. As long as the student is mature and responsible then they will excel at the opportunity to learn and grow and become an adult. MY high school (in a small town in Washington State) covered all expenses except books, which were expensive but manageable, and counted every CC (Community College) course as credit for HS. In High school I had A's, B's and C's. In College had had all A's & B's, much better education, and environment, and tutors available if I ever needed them. Amazing the difference.

Good for you!!

As a middle school teacher I applaud Ankit for his effort and determination. I have heard many of my colleagues' state that AP classes are not as rigorous as they once were and those students who seek to challenge themselves in high school really need to be in IB. If IB is not available where does the driven and bright student have the opportunity to challenge themselves? Dual enrollment is an excellent opportunity for these students to not only challenge themselves academically but also they will mature because they are now surrounded by peers older than themselves. Students will have the chance to make friends thus expanding their circle.