College Experience Coursework

Advanced Placement (AP) Program

AP courses are rigorous academic classes available to students who are interested in the opportunity to pursue challenging college-level classes. The College Board’s AP courses are offered in a wide variety of subjects that students can take while still in high school. They offer exciting and stimulating course work through a college experience while at Trumbull High School. Through these college-level courses and exams, students can earn college credit and/or advanced standing while also distinguishing themselves in the college admission process. AP courses can help students acquire the skills and habits necessary to be successful in post-secondary education

Trumbull High School offers the following AP courses:

Some Advanced Placement courses have prerequisites, be sure to consult the course description in this book and/or talk with your teacher or school counselor. AP courses are listed throughout the Program of Studies and on the student transcript with the AP designation. College Board offers a series of examinations in each year to students who have enrolled in Advanced Placement course work.  AP exams are given in May. It is expected that students enrolled in an AP course participate in the AP exam. There is a fee for each examination taken.

For more information regarding AP courses and exams please visit https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/exploreap

Early College Experience (UCONN) & College Career Pathway (CCP)

UCONN Early College Experience (ECE) and Housatonic College Career Pathway (CCP) programs provide academically motivated students with the opportunity to take college level courses while still in high school. These challenging courses allow students to preview college work and build confidence in their readiness for college. They may earn college credits that provide both an academic and a financial head-start on a college degree. UCONN ECE instructors, who are high school teachers certified as adjunct professors by UCONN faculty, create a classroom environment fostering independent learning, creativity and critical thinking-all pivotal for success in college. To support rigorous learning, University of Connecticut library resources are available to all UCONN ECE students. Depending on the particular department and course selection, these studies will be awarded either Honors or AP weight. Students who are successful receive college credits and a college transcript, in addition to fulfilling their THS credit/course requirements. See individual course descriptions for weighting.

UCONN ECE and Housatonic CCP students must successfully complete the course with a grade of C or above to receive college credit. College credits are highly transferable to other colleges and universities.

UCONN ECE courses: per credit fee | Housatonic CCP courses: no fee