College in the High School

1.0 Credit

Offered: Every Year  

Grades: 10-12 Elective

Career Pathway:  All

Meeting Schedule: Daily for semester or every other day all year

Weighting: 1.20

Lab Fee: None

College: University of Pittsburgh

Cost: $225 for college credits

Placement Criteria: Recommended minimum final average of 85% in Honors Algebra II 

Course Prerequisite: Honors Algebra II

Course Description:  This weighted course is designed for students who are strong in mathematics and plan to major in math or science-related fields. This course will explore data using graphical and numerical techniques. Students will learn to devise a well-developed strategy for collecting data and making valid inferences. Topics to be covered include normal and binomial distributions, measures of central tendency and dispersion, regression analysis, sampling, correlation, hypothesis testing, and confidence intervals. 

There are two options for potential to earn college credit. 1. Upon successful completion of this course, students choosing to take the AP exam, scoring three or above, may receive college credit from participating colleges and universities. 2. Applying to be in the College in the High School program through University of Pittsburgh.  This program gives students a chance to earn credit for STAT1000 from University of Pittsburgh.  The student’s letter grade would be on a University of Pittsburgh official transcript.

• A graphing calculator is required for this course. (A TI–83 or TI–84 is the recommended calculator.)

• To find colleges and universities that offer credit or placement for AP scores see www.collegeboard.org/apcreditpolicy

• College in the High School information can be found at the website below:

https://www.chs.pitt.edu/students

1.0 Credit

Offered: Every Year

Grades: 11-12 Elective

Career Pathway:Engineering, Science & Technology

Meeting Schedule: Every other day all year or daily for semester

Weighting: 1.2

Lab Fee:  Students will be required to purchase their own textbook. 

College: University of Pittsburgh

Cost: $225 for college credits

Placement Criteria:  Recommended minimum final average of 85% in Honors Pre-calculus

Course Prerequisite:  Honors Pre-Calculus

Course Description:  From the University of Pittsburgh:  This course is an introduction to calculus for students in business, economics, and other social sciences. Application of concepts is stressed throughout the course. A rigorous high school algebra that includes exponentials and logarithmic functions or precalculus is a prerequisite for the course. Proficiency in algebraic manipulation is essential. The grade is determined by the student’s performance on three exams and a comprehensive final. 

• The recommended text for this course is Brief Applied Calculus by Berresford and Rockett, 5th ed. Brooks/Cole, Cengage Learning. 

• A score of 61 or greater on the ALEKS placement examination is required to register for the CHS credits for this course.

• College in the High School information can be found at the website below:

https://www.chs.pitt.edu/students

1.0 Credit

Offered: Every Year

Career Pathway: Arts & Communication

Grades: 11-12 Elective

Meeting Schedule: Daily for Semester

Or Every Other Day All Year

Weighting 1.2

Lab Fee: $225 for 3.0 undergraduate college credits (optional) required textbook must be purchased by student (cost varies)

College: University of Pittsburgh

Cost: $225 for college credits

Placement Criteria: Recommended minimum final average of 84% in an honors Social Studies class.  A student not currently in honors who wishes to be a candidate for this course should attain a recommended minimum average of 92% in an on-level Social Studies class.

Course Prerequisite:  20th Century American History or equivalent course.

Course Description: This is a dual enrollment class in partnership with the University of Pittsburgh.  As an introductory course in American politics, this course is suitable for prospective post-secondary political science students or students who wish to complete a college-level course as a substitute for the Government and Economics graduation requirement.  The purpose of the course is to teach students both about the American political system and about broad concepts social scientists use to study politics.  The content presented in this course focuses on creating a deeper understanding of American politics and the intentionality behind the structures of the American government.m  There is also a strong emphasis on political science and Constitutional law.  Students are expected to analyze current political news and frequently discuss/debate legal and political topics. Grading is based on examinations and argumentative assignments where students are challenged to research and prepare presentations of their findings.

• College in the High School information can be found at the website below:

https://www.chs.pitt.edu/students

1.0 Credit

Offered: Every Year

Career Pathway: Arts & Communication

Grades: 11-12 Elective

Weighting: 1.20

Meeting Schedule: Daily for semester or every other day all year

College: University of Pittsburgh

Cost: $225 for college credits

Placement Criteria: Placement Criteria: Recommended minimum final average of 83% in an Honors Social Studies course. A student not currently in an Honors Social Studies course who wishes to be a candidate for this course should attain a recommended minimum average of 92% in an On-Level Social Studies course.

Course Prerequisite: None

Course Description: This is a dual enrollment class in partnership with the University of Pittsburgh. The objective of this course is to provide students with an overview of the diverse field of psychology and an appreciation of the way that behavior and mental processes can be studied scientifically.  Students are exposed to the psychological facts, principles, and theories associated with each of the major subfields within psychology.  While considering the psychologists and studies that have shaped the field, students explore and apply psychological theories, key concepts, and phenomena associated with such topics as the biological bases of behavior, sensation and perception, learning and cognition, motivation, developmental psychology, testing and individual differences, treatment of abnormal behavior, and social psychology. Throughout the course, students employ psychological research methods, including ethical considerations, as they use the scientific method, evaluate claims and evidence, and effectively communicate ideas. Pitt grades will be based upon 5 non-cumulative exams and 5 written summaries of primary research articles (per University of Pittsburgh policy). Elizabethtown grades will include all previously mentioned, in addition to various other assignments throughout the course.  Three college credits will be earned with a grade of “C”  (minimum of 72%) or higher.

• College in the High School information can be found at the website below:

https://www.chs.pitt.edu/students

1.0 Credit

Offered:

Career Pathway: Arts & Communication

10-12 Elective

Weighting 1.20

Meeting Schedule: Daily for Semester

College: HACC

Cost: $334 for the college credits in addition to the cost of the required textbook

Placement Criteria: Recommended minimum final average of 85% in French class

Course Prerequisite: French II or French III

Course Description: This course focuses on learning most commonly used vocabulary and basic grammar for the real-life application of the French language in various cultural, and academic contexts. This course is a college-level course taught in the high school and upon successful completion the student will receive 4 college credits through HACC.

• College in the High School information can be found at the website below:

https://www.hacc.edu/Admissions/HowtoApply/high-school-students/index.cfm

1.0 Credit

Offered: Every Year

Grades: 10-12 Elective

Career Pathway: Arts & Communication

Meeting Schedule: Daily for Semester

Weighting: 1.20

College: HACC

Cost: $334 for the college credits in addition to the cost of the required textbook

Placement Criteria: Recommended minimum final average of 85% in Spanish class

Course Prerequisite: Spanish II or III, Honors Spanish IV or V, or Spanish Business and Marketing

Course Description: This course focuses on learning most commonly used vocabulary and basic grammar for the real-life application of the Spanish language in various cultural, academic, and business contexts. This course is a college-level course taught in the high school and upon successful completion the student will receive 4 college credits through HACC.

• College in the High School information can be found at the website below:

https://www.hacc.edu/Admissions/HowtoApply/high-school-students/index.cfm

1.0 Credit

Offered: Every Year

Grades: 10-12 Elective

Career Pathway: Arts & Communication

Meeting Schedule: Daily for semester

Weighting: 1.20

College: HACC

Cost: $334 for the college credits in addition to the cost of the required textbook

Placement Criteria: Recommended minimum final average of 85% in Spanish class

Course Prerequisite: Spanish II or III, Honors Spanish IV or V, or Spanish Business and Marketing

Course Description: This course focuses on learning most commonly used vocabulary and more advanced grammar for the real-life application of the Spanish language in various cultural, academic, and business contexts. This course is a college-level course taught in the high school and upon successful completion the student will receive 4 college credits through HACC.

• College in the High School information can be found at the website below:

https://www.hacc.edu/Admissions/HowtoApply/high-school-students/index.cfm