Dual credit is the opportunity for high school students to earn college credit while still in high school. A qualified instructor provides rigorous content aligned with college coursework through regional post-secondary institutions and partnerships such as Northwest Promise, Oregon Institute of Technology, Portland Community College, Portland State University, Southern Oregon University, Western Oregon University, Tillamook Bay Community College, and Willamette Promise. Upon completion of the course, students can earn both high school credit as well as college credit that is reflected in a transcript from the post-secondary institution.

Because of the nature of post-secondary partnership agreements, qualifications of instructors, and staffing, in some circumstances we might not be able to offer dual credit aligned with high school courses. It should be known that when students enroll in a high school dual credit-articulated course, it is not guaranteed they will receive college credit.

Students who elect to take dual credit should consider how the course will align with their post-secondary goals.  Students should look for credits that fit into the degree or certificate pathways that interest them. Unsatisfactory grades can have a negative impact on a student’s financial aid opportunities; failing grades can impact financial aid eligibility.  Additionally, credits earned in high school count toward the 90 credit maximum for the Oregon Promise grant.  Students should only sign up for credit that is purposeful.

Students enrolled in dual credit are protected by The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).  Due to this, parents/guardians will not have access to student specific information including enrollment, grading, and transcript information.  Evidence of college credit will not be reflected on the high school transcript. Records of college credits earned may be obtained by contacting the registrar’s office at the individual post-secondary institution. Students and parents/guardians should talk about the significance of enrolling in college level courses.

There are other educational options available to students depending on their individual situation. Counselors can often recommend programs or options available to students to fit their academic, personal, or career goals. In most cases, the student needs to speak to their counselor before they are able to pursue any other options.

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Oak Street Big Picture Program: 

Big Picture learning is student-centered, where students actively own and invest in their education. Students will be part of a small learning community supported and led by an advisor. They will work closely with real-world mentors as well as their parents and families to develop their passions. More info here

Academic Options: 

Academic Options is for 10th-12th grade students (seniors receive priority) as determined by the counselors and communicated to the Academic Options instructor based on a student's need to recover credits or earn credits in an alternative way. 

Oak Street GED program: 

Students who are enrolled in the GED program will work with the teacher to create an individualized learning plan. Each student will work in an online learning environment along with working with the teacher to make progress in preparing for the official GED testing. More info here

Oregon National Guard Youth Challenge Program: 

OYCP, a residential program located in central Oregon, serves youths ages 16-18. OYCP targets students who have dropped out of high school or are likely to drop out. For more information click here

Job Corps: 

Job Corps is funded by the US Department of Labor. Participants must meet eligibility requirements and will earn their high school diploma or GED. Job Corps is beneficial to those students wanting hands-on experience and career technical training. It could provide housing as well.  For more information click here

PCC Gateway to College Program: 

Serves at-risk youths, 16-20 years old, at-risk for dropping out of school. Students simultaneously accumulate high school and college credit. District approval is required.

PCC Expanded Options: 

Expanded Options students must be juniors or seniors who are looking for additional options to continue or complete their education. Students must meet with their school counselor prior to enrolling in Expanded Options.

BYU Independent Study:  

BYU online offers a wide variety of courses for  students wishing to take challenging coursework not offered at Glencoe, to replace grades from previously taken courses, or to makeup credits needed to graduate. This requirement will not work for students pursuing NCAA sports at the college level. For more information click here

HSD Early College:  

Through a partnership with PCC, motivated students have the opportunity to apply to spend their senior and/or junior year on PCC's campus, taking courses full-time at the community college while fulfilling high school graduation requirements. Admitted students get a head start on their college experience while still in high school. Applications for next year's cohort will open in the winter / spring. For more information, click here.