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. 

Portland Community College Dual Credit Info:

These site includes the list of courses specific to FGHS and the registration windows

https://www.pcc.edu/dual-credit/students/  (home page for high school students accessing Dual Credit)

https://www.pcc.edu/dual-credit/students/calendar/ (Dual credit admission & registration deadlines for PCC). 

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

Advanced Cabinet Making Cabinetry 6

Adv Mechatronic Processes MT 103 1

AP Calculus AB A (Semester 1) MTH 251 Calculus I 4

AP Calculus AB B (Semester 2) MTH 252 Calculus II 4

AP Calculus BC A (Semester 1) MTH 253 Calculus III 5

AP Environmental Science Environmental Science: Biological Perspective 8

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

Basic Construction Hand/Power Tool Safety 3

Business Communication BA 205 4

Health Occupations 1 Intro to Today's Careers: Health, CG 130H 2

Health Occupations 2 Standard First-Aid and Emergency Care, HE 112 1

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

Intro to Education ED 100 3

Intro to Business BA 101 4

Intro to Fire Protection FP 101 3

Intro to Horticulture A LAT 106: Plant Anatomy and Physiology 4

Intro to Horticulture B LAT 109: Plant Propagation 3

Mechatronics 3 MT 121 3

Mechatronics 4 MT 101 1

Mechatronic Design CADD 175 3

Mechatronic Processes MT 102 1

Medical Terminology Medical Terminology, MP111 4

Metals 2 WLD 116A  Shielded Metal Arc Welding 3

Metals 4 WLD 136A Gas Metal Arc Welding 3

Metals 5 WLD 116B Shielded Metal Arc Welding 3

Metals 6 WLD 136B GMAW & FCAW 3

Pre-Calculus Semester 1 MTH 111Z: Precalculus I: Functions 4

Pre-Calculus Semester 2 MTH 112Z: Precalculus II: Trigonometry 4

Woods 2 Hand/Power Tool Safety 3

Woodworking Projects Woodworking Projects 2

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. 

Willamette Promise (Western Oregon University)-- Registration and Transcript Information

https://wou.edu/willamettepromise/ 

FGHS Course College Course       Credits Available 

Honors Chemistry Chem 104 4

AP Chemistry Chem 105 5

Spanish 3 Spanish 102 4 (pending for 26-27, not 25-26)

Spanish 4 Spanish 103 4 (pending for 26-27, not 25-26)

Spanish for Spanish Speakers Spanish 102/202 4/4=8 (pending for 26-27, not 25-26)

AP Spanish Language Spanish 203 4 (pending for 26-27, not 25-26)

AP Spanish Literature Spanish 203 4 (pending for 26-27, not 25-26)

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

College Algebra MTH 111Z 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

Southern Oregon University (SOU Advanced Southern Credit)- Information on registration and transcripts:

This site includes the list of courses specific to FGHS and the registration windows

https://inside.sou.edu/youth/asc/index.html

FGHS Course College Course Credits

AP European History HST 199 8 (quarter)

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

AP World History HST 110/111           8 (quarter)

AP Economics ECON 201/202 8 (quarter)

English 4 Honors A WR 121 4 (quarter)

English 4 Honors B WR 122 4 (quarter)

AP STATS STAT243z 4 (quarter)

Other Community College Offerings at FGHS

FGHS Course College Course Credits Available- College

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

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

This program is currently on hold due to funding issues at Pacific University. We hope to bring it back in the future.

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/academic-advising/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.