Concurrent/Dual Enrollment

Outside coursework includes community college, university, online, or other high school courses that are taken outside of Desert Sands Unified School District schools. Prior approval is necessary for all outside coursework including concurrent and dual enrollment. There is no fee for current high school students that enroll in outside coursework, but students may be responsible for the cost of book/s or materials.

An outside course may be taken for the following reasons:

• Making up a failed course

• Schedule conflict

• Retaking to improve grade

• Career Technical Education course

• College Course

• Meeting a College & Career Indicator

Criteria for accepting or denying outside coursework include:

1. Credits earned must be through an accredited program.

2. The student must be capable of learning the material with minimal assistance, and has demonstrated adequate preparation in the discipline to be studied.