Discover how Honors, Accelerated, CIS, AP, and PSEO courses fit into our Early College Pathway. Students and Parents of any grade are welcome to learn about how to prepare for Early College Opportunities.
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Learn how Honors, Accelerated, and AP courses can help you build the skills and confidence to access early college opportunities.
College in the Schools (CIS) offers students the opportunity to earn real college credit in high school through classes taught at MHS in partnership with accredited colleges and universities.
Advanced Placement (AP) courses provide high school students with challenging, college-level coursework and the opportunity to earn college credit.
MnTC is college’s general education (in MN)— the classes everyone takes before a major.
PSEO allows eligible high school students to take college classes—on campus or online—while earning both high school and college credit at no cost.