COLLEGE CREDIT COURSES
College Credit/Dual Credit Opportunities
There are a couple of ways NKN offers college credit to high school students.
Expanded Options:
Students who are 16 yrs of age or older and meet prerequisites may choose to take a college level course through TBCC and receive both college credit and high school credit.. This opportunity allows student to supplement their high school curriculum with classes relevant to their career interests and gives students a head start on their college degree requirements. Due to limited funds and Senate Bill 300 requirements, priority will be given to students in free/reduced program.
Prerequisite: TBCC Enrollment, Placement Test showing qualifying scores, funding availability.
Students who fail or do not complete a TBCC class will be required to reimburse the district for the cost of the class. Students are responsible to be aware of TBCC deadlines and must notify TBCC teachers and the high school counselor if they choose to drop a class. Students will be responsible for any fees incurred. Transportation will be the responsibility of the student for classes taken at TBCC.
Dual Credit:
A dual credit class is taught by a high school teacher at the high school, in partnership with a college partner and gives high school students an opportunity to earn both high school and college credit. By choosing to take dual credit classes, high school students start earning college credit and get a jump start on their postsecondary goals. There is no cost to the student for these classes. Failing grades in these classes can affect future college class opportunities and financial aid.
Dual Credit Courses Offered at NKN
The following classes receive both high school credit as well as the college credit normally earned at TBCC. TBCC requirements must be met in order to receive college credit. (16 yrs of age or older and placement requirements met) These options can change year to year as staff changes happen. See counselor for most current offerings.
Arts & Letters Science
Public Speaking, Eng. Comp , Tech/Prof Writing Marine Science (GS 108)
(COMM 111, WR 121, WR 227) Geology (GS 106)
Art (ART 115) AP Biology (BI 101, 102, 103)
Photography (ART 140) Chemistry B (151)
Music Cultures of the World (MUS 108) Environmental Science (ESR 171)
English LIterature (ENG 104, 105) Forestry (FOR 111)
Ethics (PHL 202) Anatomy & Physiology B (BI)
Math Social Science
Applied Math (MTH 105) US History A/B (HST 202, 203)
Pre-Calculus B/C (MTH 111,112) Government (PS 201)
Statistics (MA 243, 244) Economics (EC 202)
Psychology (PSY 201, 202)
Career Technical Education World Geography (GEO 106
Welding & Lab (WLD 111,120)
Intro to Trades (APR 100)
Trades/Industrial Safety (APR 105) Health & PE
Trades - Core 1 (APR 140) Health & Fitness (HE/PE 295)
Trades - Core 2 (APR 141)
Miscellaneous
College Success (CG 100)
Business
Intro to Business (BA 101)
Personal Finance (BA 218)
AP Classes Offered at NKN
In addition, college credit can be earned based on scores from AP tests. All AP classes run a full year* (3 trimesters) and require taking a test in May. Current NKN AP class offerings include:
AP English LIterature
AP Biology
AP Principles of Computer Science
In addition, we have access to AP courses through Oregon Digital Academy (ORVED). The cost to students is $100 per semester.
AP US History
AP Calculus
AP Statistics
To make the best use of dual credit classes, students should have a degree plan in mind or work towards the Oregon Transfer Module which covers the 1st year of Oregon public college requirements.
As always, changes in staff, college guidelines, scheduling issues or funding can affect dual credit offerings available here at the high school.