Earning College Credit

Advanced Placement (AP) classes are college-level classes taught on a high school campus. AP classes are very challenging and include significantly more work than college prep classes. Other courses, commitments outside of school, time management skills, and academic preparation are all vital factors to consider when deciding to enroll in an AP class. Students are encouraged to sit for the standardized AP exam in the spring. A passing score on the exam may qualify the student for college credit, depending on the college policy. AP courses are also weighted for purposes of calculating a student’s high school GPA. For UC/CSU admissions, AP courses are only weighted if taken in 10th, 11th or 12th grades. For more information about AP classes visit College Board.

Students take high school courses with high school teachers; the courses are articulated with a community college, meaning they are equivalent to a college course. Students earn college credit at the end of the course by earning a "B" or better. Credit listed on the community college transcript as "Credit by Exam" - not accepted at all 4-year colleges. For a list of DHS articulated courses, see pages 75-85 of our Course Catalog. Articulated eligible courses will specify the number of college credits students may earn.

Students take a college course at the same time they are attending high school. Students take courses during the school year outside of school hours (afternoon, evening, or asynchronous online), or during summer. Students enroll with the college directly and are responsible for meeting all deadlines, enrollment, and all aspects of the class. Dublin High School does not weight community college courses on the high school transcript. For more information about concurrent enrollment visit the community college's website for high school student enrollment forms and course availability for the term in which you are applying.

Through this innovative high school program, students have the opportunity to obtain a rigorous high school education while concurrently earning college credits. Middle College is an innovative pathway to college and career readiness that integrates high school, college, and career training in a college environment. Students cannot be credit deficient. For application information please visit this link.