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Sometimes it's hard to see the connection between the courses you take in high school and what you want to do in your life. But what you learn and how you learn in high school can lead to a great career, exciting interests and even a whole new life. How do classes connect to your future?
Sometimes it's hard to see the connection between the courses you take in high school and what you want to do in your life. But what you learn and how you learn in high school can lead to a great career, exciting interests and even a whole new life. How do classes connect to your future?
Students (if eligible) may mix and match course offerings from all categories below.
Students (if eligible) may mix and match course offerings from all categories below.
Are you a student-athlete? See the end of THIS PAGE to stay eligible! See College 101 to work towards college eligibility.
Are you a student-athlete? See the end of THIS PAGE to stay eligible! See College 101 to work towards college eligibility.
8th Graders: Have questions about scheduling? Not all courses are available at all high schools. CONTACT your school counselor assigned to you next year!
8th Graders: Have questions about scheduling? Not all courses are available at all high schools. CONTACT your school counselor assigned to you next year!
CCS Curriculum Dept. (find course descriptions under each department- not all courses offered at every HS)
What classes should I take for my future career plans?
What if I am a student-athlete?
Resources for families to link classes to students' futures
Advanced Placement Classes (most high schools offer, courses vary)
International Baccalaureate Programme & courses (Columbus Alternative HS only)
Career Clusters- start here & find your interest!
What do my own results in SchooLinks tell me?
Ask about career technical classes and/or ways to earn industry credentials at your high school. Go to career center visits during 10th grade.
(Free colleges courses during high school!)
CCP Easy Guide for CCS Families!
CCS Higher Education Partnerships
Prospective Students: CCP Recorded Presentation
Attend a CCP Information meeting each year by mid-February!
Letter of Intent to Participate in CCP during next schoolyear- Due by April 1!
Columbus Online Academy & Online Options
Columbus Online Academy & Online Options
Columbus Online Academy is a fulltime program for students who opt to do all of their courses virtually. COA Homepage Students must register for this option EVERY year by early April. Check their site!
The APEX online program is available during the school year and summer for students who need to retake courses or want to do credit advancement. Talk to your counselor about which option is best for you. These courses are taken through your school.
Online courses are not approved for student-athletes who may be considering competing at the NCAA DI or DII levels!
Summer school
Summer school
CCS Summer School (information for next summer will be updated in the spring)
CCS summer school is BY FAR the best way to recover credits! You may be eligible for a summer school fee waiver- see your principal.
Rising 9th graders may take high school summer school classes.
Additional ways to earn credits & requirements
Additional ways to earn credits & requirements
What about repeating CCS courses?
What about repeating CCS courses?
Students who repeat the same, non-repeatable CCS course, whether at a CCS high school, in CCS summer school or in CCS Online Credit Recovery, will only have the higher grade calculated into their GPA and rank. Students will receive credit for only one of the courses. Both courses will appear on the transcript. This policy does not apply to courses taken outside the district.
Some CCS courses are repeatable (ex. marching band, mixed ensemble...). In these cases, all grades are factored into the student's GPA and rank.
SchooLinks Course Planner
SchooLinks Course Planner
All students will choose their high school courses- for all four years- in SchooLinks! Students will complete this process during Quarter 3 with their school counselors. Below is a slidedeck to help you understand the process.
All students will choose their high school courses- for all four years- in SchooLinks! Students will complete this process during Quarter 3 with their school counselors. Below is a slidedeck to help you understand the process.
Parents, you can view your student's Course Planner, career matches and college interests in your own SchooLinks access account. Just click on the directions to the right to access your account!
Parents, you can view your student's Course Planner, career matches and college interests in your own SchooLinks access account. Just click on the directions to the right to access your account!
9.18.23 Copy of Parents Email Template Initial Onboarding.pdfPage updated
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