There are a number of ways that students can earn college credit through their GPHS classes. Watch the video for an overview of the benefits of earning college credits as a high school student, and read more about your options below.
Advanced Placement classes offer rigorous, college-level academics and prepare students to take AP Exams in the Spring. Most four-year colleges in the United States give students credit, advanced placement, or both on the basis of AP Exam scores. Use this search tool to find out which colleges offer credit for AP scores, and visit the GPHS AP page for more information. Our awesome library staff have also put together a video about the free AP test prep resources available to you as a GPHS student.
College Now is a dual-enrollment program that allows high school students to earn college credit for free at the same time as they are earning credit toward their high school diploma. Classes are taught at GPHS by our teachers. Explore the dual-credit courses available at GPHS and visit RCC's information page for students to learn more. Click here to find deadlines to register for dual credit with RCC.
Advanced Southern Credit (ASC) consists of university level courses, usually AP classes, approved by SOU and taught at GPHS by our teachers. Students can register for credit with their GP teacher in corresponding classes and pay a discounted rate of $43 per credit. ASC course credits are transferable to most public and private colleges and universities. Visit SOU's ASC information page and ASC FAQs for more information. Click here to find deadlines to register for dual credit with SOU.
Early College courses are taken at RCC and taught by RCC faculty. Visit RCC's Early College page for more information.
With all these credit opportunities and careful planning, it is possible to earn a college certificate or a one- or two-year college degree during high school. Mrs. Bland has created a collection of resources to guide you through the process of planning and taking the right courses to accomplish this. It is important that you also work closely with your high school counselor and an RCC counselor. Contact the College and Career Center for more information or assistance.