College Credits While In HS


Dual-credit programs allow students to earn high school and college credit simultaneously. Students can earn dual credit by completing college courses or by completing standardized exams. You can start earning tuition-free college credits right now, while you're still in high school. Students who earn college credit in high school are more likely to graduate, enroll in college, and complete college degrees.

Need help deciding which path to take?  Schedule an appointment with your counselor today! 

Running Start 

Running Start allows qualified B-EHS juniors and seniors to attend a community college or technical program in order to earn high school credits and college credits simultaneously. 

To be eligible, students must have 

Students must take a placement test before registering for classes. Running Start students are financially responsible for their books and supplies and must provide their own transportation. Students involved in the Free or Reduced Lunch Program do not have to pay fees. Interested students should connect with their counselor! 

Running Start is a statewide partnership between the community and technical colleges and local high schools. College credits are paid for by the high school, saving families money as students begin their college careers. 

Costs 

Running Start Information and Steps

College In the High School

College in the High School provides college-level courses to students. Courses are taught at the high school, by high school teachers, with college curriculum, college textbooks, and oversight by college faculty and staff. Students may pay tuition. Some state subsidies may be available for low-income students.

Courses Offered at B-EHS



Northwest Career & Technical Academy (NCTA)

The Northwest Career & Technical Academy (NCTA) offers B-EHS juniors and seniors hands-on, professional training. 

To be eligible students must have 

Students will participate in

▶ Internships

▶ Job shadows

▶ Field studies

▶ Clinical experiences

Students will earn both high school and college credits. Industry certifications and licenses can be earned in applicable programs. Students will attend either a morning or afternoon session, for the equivalent of three consecutive high school periods daily. 

NCTA is tuition-free for high school students; however, some programs may have industry-related costs/lab fees. NCTA runs on the Mount Vernon School District Calendar. 

Costs 

NCTA-Information and Steps

Advanced Placement (AP)

Advanced Placement® (AP) allows students the opportunity to earn credit for college and prepares them for the rigor of university courses. Students can earn college credit through adequate performance on the AP Examination. Students interested in enrolling in an AP course should demonstrate excellent study habits. See your Counselor or course instructor for details.

All Washington state community and technical colleges award credit for students who achieve certain scores on the Advanced Placement (AP) exams. 

Advanced Placement Courses Offered at B-EHS

▶ MATH / SCIENCE: AP Calculus AB, AP Statistics, AP Chemistry

▶ FINE ARTS: AP Studio Art Drawing, AP Studio Art 2-D Design, AP Music Theory

▶ SOCIAL STUDIES: AP Human Geography, AP Psychology, AP United States History, AP World History, AP United States Government and Politics

▶ WORLD LANGUAGE: AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP Spanish Literature and Culture

▶ CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION: AP Computer Science A, AP Computer Science Principles

▶ ENGLISH: AP English Literature and Composition, AP English Language and Composition

Costs 

AP - Information and Steps