Course Leveling &
College Credit
Course Leveling
College Preparatory (CP):
The curriculum for CP courses is standards-based and designed to provide relevant and engaging coursework for all students who are seeking a strong foundation in a subject area. Courses are designed by teacher teams to provide a range of challenges and supports for students to fulfill their academic potential.
Honors (H):
Courses at the H level are similar to CP courses in their design, but provide more opportunity for students to work independently and explore the subject in depth. Grades earned in an H course receive a 2 point increase when the student’s GPA is calculated.
Advanced Placement (AP):
AP courses use the College Board’s curriculum as a guide to providing a challenging college-level experience to students who are motivated to go further in a subject area. Students enrolling in AP courses are expected to take the AP Exam in May. Grades earned in an AP course receive a 5 point increase when the student’s GPA is calculated. More information about AP Courses can be found below.
Courses for Potential College Credit:
Farmington High School provides opportunities for students to take rigorous college-level courses, and the option to potentially earn college-credit while in high school. Credit is earned based on successful completion of the program’s course criteria at a recognized level of achievement. The ability to transfer the earned college credits to all universities and colleges varies depending upon the receiving school. It is recommended that students research the viability of the transfer credits transferring to the post-secondary universities in which they are interested. Students are encouraged to discuss these options with their teachers and their school counselor prior to enrolling. Our programs and partnerships include the following:
College Board’s Advanced Placement (AP) Program
FHS offers 27 AP courses across all departments for students entering grades 10-12. Some AP courses have prerequisites that must be met in order for a student to enroll. Students enrolled in AP courses are expected to participate in the culminating AP course exam, which is administered through the College Board in May. FHS facilitates an AP exam registration process each fall, as there is a fee for taking the AP exam.
Tunxis Community College Dual Enrollment (DE)
The dual enrollment program through Tunxis Community College provides students taking designated courses the opportunity to enroll in the TCC course and potentially earn both college credit from TCC and high school credit from FHS. Students taking designated TCC dual enrollment courses at FHS must register and complete the TCC application process. Students who register and meet TCC’s performance criteria for success will receive college credit from TCC, which will be posted on a Tunxis Community College transcript.
University of Connecticut’s Early College Experience Program (ECE)
UConn Early College Experience (UConn ECE) provides academically motivated students with the opportunity to take university courses while in high school. These challenging courses allow students to preview college work, build confidence in their readiness for college, and earn college credits that provide both an academic and a financial head start on a college degree and other postsecondary opportunities. UConn ECE Instructors are high school teachers certified by the University. UConn ECE Instructors foster independent learning, creativity, and critical thinking - all important for success in college and careers. Farmington High School offers UConn ECE courses in several disciplines. To support rigorous learning, University of Connecticut academic resources, including library and online classroom access, are available to all UConn ECE Students.
The Early College Experience (ECE) program through the University of Connecticut affords students the opportunity to take one course for both high school and UCONN college credit. Courses where ECE is offered are ECE optional for all students enrolled in the course. Students who enroll in Farmington High School’s dual-enrollment course and choose the ECE option must complete the ECE application process and pay the associated tuition/fees. Students who earn a C or better in the ECE course based on UCONN’s performance criteria will earn college credit from UCONN, which will be posted on their University of Connecticut transcript.
UConn ECE Courses
Advanced Placement (AP) Courses
Curriculum Source
UConn
College Board
Credits on College Transcript
Yes
If approved by institution
Grade Reporting
A-F on UConn Transcript
1-5
Cost
Subject to change
ECE course fee; most courses are 3 or 4 credits
Students who choose to complete a test pay Pay a fee per AP exam
Financial Assistance
UConn ECE waives all fees for students who qualify for the Federal Free & Reduced Lunch Program and for all students at schools where 80% of students are on F&RL.
For those who qualify, subsidies are available for tests at reduced or no cost to the student.
College Enrollment
Students are enrolled as non-degree UConn students
No
Credit Transfer
UConn credits earned through UConn ECE transfer to other colleges and universities 87% of the time.
AP does not report on the transferability/acceptance rates of credit earned through the program.
Scores of 3 or higher are accepted at most institutions, including all CT state schools
