AP/College Credit Coursework

AP Courses at FGHS 

The following Advanced Placement (AP) courses are offered at FGHS contingent upon adequate enrollment. By taking and passing the College Board exam in the spring, students may earn advanced placement or college credit. This can be a great way to get a head start on college. Please note that each college has different requirements for acceptance of AP credit.

• AP African-American History

• AP Biology

• AP Calculus AB

• AP Calculus BC

• AP Chemistry

• AP Computer Science A

• AP Computer Science Principles

• AP Economics

• AP English Lang & Composition

• AP English Literature

• AP Environmental Science

• AP European History

• AP Human Geography

• AP Music Theory

• AP Physics 1

• AP Physics 2

• AP Psychology 201

• AP Psychology 202

• AP Research

• AP Seminar

• AP Spanish Language

• AP Spanish Literature

• AP Statistics

• AP Studio Art

• AP US Government & Politics

• AP US History

• AP World History

The Portland Community College Dual Credit program is a program in which high school students can earn "dual credit" (high school and college credit for the same course) for advanced level courses. These college level courses are taught at the high school by high school teachers and are considered to be part of a college degree or certificate program. They provide an opportunity for students to transition smoothly from high school to college in a non-duplicative program of study. Articulated courses help shorten time-to-completion of a degree as well as save money for students and parents. 

To earn college credit, eligible students must complete a PCC Application and Dual Credit Registration Form on-line. Students should see their dual credit classroom teacher for instructions. There is no fee for PCC credit options. Savings to students (and their parents!) are considerable. Some students earn a term's worth of credits or more. Credit is transferable to other colleges following the same guidelines for transfer credits as other PCC courses. 

PCC Dual Credit Offerings at FGHS

FGHS Course College Course       Credits Available 

Advanced Building Construction Hand/Power Tool Safety 3

Advanced Building Construction Floor Framing 3

Advanced Building Construction Wall Framing 3

Advanced Building Construction Exterior Finish 6

Advanced Building Construction Finish Carpentry 2

Basic Construction Hand/Power Tool Safety 3

Woods 2 Hand/Power Tool Safety 3

Woodworking Projects Woodworking Projects 2

Woods 3: Cabinetry Cabinetry 6

Metals 2 & 4 Mild Steel & Oxy actylene Cutting 4

Intro to Business BA 101 4

Business Communication BA 205 4

Intro to Education ED 100 3

Mechatronics 3 MT 121 3

Mechatronics 4 MT 101 1

Mechatronic Design CADD 175 3

Mechatronic Processes MT 102 1

Adv Mechatronic Processes MT 103 1

Statistics A/Statistics B STAT 243 4

Pre-Calculus Semester 1 MTH 111: College Algebra 5

Pre-Calculus Semester 2 MTH 112 Elementary Functions 5

AP Calculus AB Semester 1 MTH 251 Calculus I 4

AP Calculus AB Semester 2 MTH 252 Calculus II 4

AP Calculus BC Semester 1 MTH 253 Calculus III 5

Honors Biology Biology 101, 102 (4 credits each) 8

Medical Terminology Medical Terminology, MP111 4

Anatomy & Physiology Structure & Function Human Body, FT 131 4

AP Environmental Science Environmental Science: Biological Perspective 8

Intro to Fire Protection FP 101 3

Intro to Horticulture PENDING

Willamette Promise gives high school students the opportunity to: 

● Earn college credits—up to a year of college before graduation. 

● Complete Career and Technical courses and achieve certification before graduation.

 ● Prepare for next steps by tapping into information about careers and colleges. 

Why the Willamette Promise benefits students

 ● Students get to try college-level coursework without fear of failure. 

● Students imagine themselves as college students and understand what further education entails. 

● Students save money. Willamette Promise costs only $30 per student per year—no matter how many credits they earn. 

● High school and college staff share teaching materials and strategies. 

● School districts build a culture of students pursuing college- and career-readiness. 

● More high school graduates pursue advanced degrees and certificates. 

● Students receive up-to-date information on colleges and universities, scholarships and various programs. 

FGHS Course College Course       Credits Available 

Honors Chemistry Chem 104 4

AP Chemistry Chem 105 5

Spanish 2 Spanish 101 4

Spanish 3 Spanish 102 4

Spanish 4/5 Spanish 103 4

Spanish for Spanish Speakers 1 Spanish 102/202 4/4=8

Spanish for Spanish Speakers 2 Spanish 102/202 4/4=8

AP Spanish Language Spanish 203 4

AP Spanish Literature Spanish 203 4

AP Psychology 201 Psychology 201 4
AP Psychology 202 Psychology 202 4

Pacific University Course Offerings at FGHS:

FGHS Course College Course       Credits Available 

Spanish: Mexican-American Studies Spanish: Mexican-American Studies 8 (semester)

Southern Oregon University Offerings at FGHS

FGHS Course College Course Credits Available

AP European History HST 199 8 (quarter)

AP United States History HST 250/251 8 (quarter)

AP World History HST 110           8 (quarter)

AP Economics ECON 201/202 8 (quarter)

English 4 Honors WR 121 or WR 122 4 or 4 (quarter)

Other Community College Offerings at FGHS

FGHS Course College Course Credits Available

Intro to Agriculture AEC 121 1 (quarter) Umpqua Comm. College

Intro to Animal Sci ANS 121 4 (quarter) Blue Mountain CC

FGHS in conjunction with Pacific University offers the Tualatin Academy to sophomores through seniors for all language courses, and juniors and seniors for all other courses. Students may take up to one course per year at Pacific University. The tuition is free; however, students must meet selection requirements, pay any lab or related fees, purchase textbooks or other required materials, and provide their own transportation. Courses available are only those courses not offered at FGHS and are contingent upon available space, and approval by Pacific. Interested students should see a counselor or administrator to apply. Information on Tualatin Academy can be found at:

 https://www.pacificu.edu/academics/academic-support/advising-center/tualatin-academy 

Earning High School Credit through Alternative/College Programs: 

Students may take college courses at PCC or other accredited institutions while enrolled at FGHS and have those credits count for high school credit...

1. College courses may be taken for simultaneous high school credit (dual credit).

2. Credit may be awarded on the basis of 6-8 college quarter hours equaling 1.0 high school credits or 3-4 college quarter hours equaling 0.5 high school credits. For semester college hours, 4 semester college hours is equal to 1.0 high school credits and 2 semester college hours is equal to 0.5 high school credits.

3. Credit may be considered from the following:
     a. Correspondence courses from accredited schools
     b. Community college transfer courses
     c. Special accredited night or summer high school classes
     d. Four-year college courses

4. A total of not more than five (5) high school credits (while dual enrolled) may be counted toward graduation. 

5. Students need to pick up an Alternative Credit Application from the counseling office prior to enrolling in courses that meet the above criteria. Students applying for off-campus experience credit shall file an application in the Counseling Office prior to enrolling in any program or class. This application shall include student goals, the name of the class or nature of the program under consideration, teacher and department approval, parent approval, and administrative approval. Off-campus credit experiences are recommended only for juniors and seniors.