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Wellness and Balance
Early college courses are a great way to expand your horizons, delve deeper into content, and explore personal interests. We encourage you to take a course that is not offered at AB to expand your curiosity and make progress toward your academic and career goals.
Students are encouraged to consider early college courses and, when doing so, being sure that they have the time to do so. As with any venture, students should take into consideration their overall weekly schedules of class, extracurricular, work, and family commitments and be sure that their is enough time left over for self-care.
Playtime, Downtime, and Family Time: PDF for Teens is a resource for promoting healthy development and adolescent well-being.
In an effort to maintain balance and prioritize wellness, students are strongly encouraged to maintain a free period if enrolled in an early college course for respite and balance.
Eligibility for Early College Classes*
Students in the 11th and 12th grade are able to participate in one pre-approved dual enrollment course per semester. There are no GPA requirements.
Students may register for classes that are not offered at ABRHS.
*participating colleges and universities may have additional pre-requisites and admission criteria.
Early College and the ABRHS Transcript
For pre-approved early college dual enrollment courses, students will:
earn 2.5 credits per early college course that they successfully complete.
have the course name, final grade, and credit earned appear on the ABRHS transcript.
receive a transcript from the college with the grade and the college-issued credit
Students cannot fulfill ABRHS graduation requirements (i.e. Physical Education, U.S. History, Biology, etc.) with early college courses.
Financial Assistance
Though a primary goal of early college initiatives is to allow high school students to take college level courses at a reduced rate, there is a cost attached to the opportunity. The early college course fees will vary depending on the participating college or university. There is financial assistance available for students who are eligible for free or reduced lunch. Students should contact their counselor or Maurin O'Grady with any financial assistance questions.
Acton-Boxborough strives to develop engaged, well-balanced learners through collaborative, caring relationships.
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