Earning College Credit at RHAM High School
On-Campus Programs
UCONN EARLY COLLEGE EXPERIENCE (ECE)
Being a part of UConn Early College Experience (ECE) is being a part of the University of Connecticut. By taking UConn ECE courses, you have officially started your college career and have gained time and flexibility to explore a variety of options in the upcoming years. UConn ECE students are registered as non-degree students at the university. They receive full access to the UConn library system and many technological services. You benefit by taking college courses in a familiar setting with an instructor you know. You also earn college credit for a fraction of the cost it would be had you taken the course on a UConn campus. Credit earned will be included in the student's GPA and will be listed on their transcript.
RHAM Course Corresponding UConn Course
AP Drawing I ART 1030 - 3 credits
Environmental Science NRE 1000 - 3 credits
EMT AH 4092 - 4 credits
French IV FREN 3250 - 3 credits
French V FREN 3268 - 3 credits
Latin IV CAMS 3102 - 3 credits
Latin V CAMS 3102 - 3 credits
Medical Careers AH 1100 - 1 credit
Physics 1 PHYS 1201Q - 4 credits
Physics C PHYS 1401Q - 4 credits
Spanish V SPANISH 3178 and SPANISH 3179 (Students must register for both) - 6 credits
UConn English ENG 1010 - 4 credits
The College Career Pathways Program (CCP) through Manchester Community College
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College Career Pathways (CCP) is a collaborative program between RHAM High School and Manchester Community College. It is designed to allow high school students to sample the rigor of college academics, and possibly earn college credit, while attending high school. The CCP courses meet the same level of rigor taught at the college level. Students earn "dual credit" (credit from their high school and credit from MCC). Credit earned will be included in the student's GPA and will be listed on their transcript.
How does it work?
School counselors and the CCP coordinator determine student eligibility for the CCP program
Students must be in grade 10, 11, or 12
Students take college level courses at RHAM High School (students do not physically go to MCC to take their CCP courses; all coursework is done at RHAM High School). Some courses require a grade of B or better to earn college credit.
Students earn college credit in the form of a transcript from MCC. Students may choose to attend MCC or they may choose to take the transcript to the college of their choice and should inquire about transferring credits at their college.
There is no charge for courses or credits in the CCP program.
RHAM High School CCP Courses / MCC Course Name
Financial Accounting / ACC 113: Financial Accounting - 3 credits
Personal Finance / BFN 111: Personal Finance - 3 credits
The College Career Pathways Program (CCP) through Capital Community College
College Career Pathways (CCP) is a collaborative program between RHAM High School and Capital Community College. It is designed to allow high school students to sample the rigor of college academics, and possibly earn college credit, while attending high school. The CCP courses meet the same level of rigor taught at the college level. Students earn "dual credit" (credit from their high school and credit from CCC). Credit earned will be included in the student's GPA and will be listed on their transcript.
How does it work?
School counselors and the CCP coordinator determine student eligibility for the CCP program
Students must be in grade 10, 11, or 12
Students take college level courses at RHAM High School (students do not physically go to CCC to take their CCP courses; all coursework is done at RHAM High School). Some courses require a grade of B or better to earn college credit.
Students earn college credit in the form of a transcript from CCC. Students may choose to attend CCC or they may choose to take the transcript to the college of their choice and should inquire about transferring credits at their college.
There is no charge for courses or credits in the CCP program.
RHAM High School CCP Courses / CCC Course Name
Software Applications / CSA 105: Introduction to Software Applications - 3 credits
AP Computer Science Principles / CSC 117: Mobile Computer Science Principles - 3 credits
Marketing Principles/ BMK 201: Principles of Marketing- 3 credits
The College Career Pathways Program (CCP) through Three Rivers Community College
College Career Pathways (CCP) is a collaborative program between RHAM High School and Three Rivers Community College. It is designed to allow high school students to sample the rigor of college academics, and possibly earn college credit, while attending high school. The CCP courses meet the same level of rigor taught at the college level. Students earn "dual credit" (credit from their high school and credit from TRCC). Credit earned will be included in the student's GPA and will be listed on their transcript.
How does it work?
School counselors and the CCP coordinator determine student eligibility for the CCP program
Students must be in grade 10, 11, or 12
Students take college level courses at RHAM High School (students do not physically go to TRCC to take their CCP courses; all coursework is done at RHAM High School). Some courses require a grade of B or better to earn college credit.
Students earn college credit in the form of a transcript from TRCC. Students may choose to attend TRCC or they may choose to take the transcript to the college of their choice and should inquire about transferring credits at their college.
There is no charge for courses or credits in the CCP program.
RHAM High School CCP Courses / TRCC Course Name
YMPI: Youth Manufacturing Pipeline Initiative / MFG: K124, MFG: K115, MFG: K166 (Potential for up to 9 credits total)
Eastern Connecticut State University
Eastern Connecticut State University's Dual Enrollment Program serves over 300 students at 5 area high schools. Dual Enrollment courses are a great way for high school students to get a jump start on earning college credits in areas such as Mathematics, Sciences, Communications, Computer Science, Economics and many more.
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RHAM High School ECSU Courses / ECSU Course Name
Anatomy and Physiology / BIO 202/203 - 4 credits
Communications / COM 230 - 3 credits
Business Communications / COM 101 - 3 credits
Engineering: PLTW Partnership with RIT
While there are many opportunities for college credit, it is the recommendation of RHAM High School for our students to pursue their college credit for IED and/or Principles of Engineering through Rochester Institute of Technology. The prestigious reputation that this school has built around engineering is one of great respect. Please understand that you have many options on where you would like to pursue your college credit, and that RIT is just a recommendation from RHAM High School. In order to earn college credit each school has their own requirements. RIT’s requirements are as follows:
Students must submit an application attached or found here: https://www.rit.edu/emcs/pltw/sites/rit.edu.emcs.pltw/files/images/19%20Reg%20Form.pdf
Students must pass the course with the required passing grade of an 85% or better.
Students must take the EOC Exam in class, administered at RHAM High School, and receive a stanine score of a 6 or higher.
Students are responsible for the fee for the credits. The fee at RIT is $225.
Students who are enrolled in one of RHAM High School’s Engineering courses have a great opportunity through this program. These courses have been approved by a national vendor and the college credit agreements have also partnered with Project Lead the Way to ensure that students are receiving a competitive edge when completing the coursework.
RHAM High School PLTW Courses
Aerospace Engineering
Digital Electronics
Introduction to Eng. Design
Principles of Engineering
Robotics: CIM
Off-Campus Options
Eligible juniors and seniors are able to take college courses at Eastern Connecticut State University and Manchester Community College through the W.H.I.P.S. and High School Partnership Program. These courses are completed while students are still in high school and are completed on the college and university campuses. Interested students should pick up an application with the CTE Coordinator in the School Counseling office.
W.H.I.P.S.
Participants must be recommended by high school instructors, guidance counselors, or principals
Participants must be in the top 30% of their class
Only students with Junior and Senior status may participate
Students must complete a WHIP registration form and have it signed by their guidance counselor and the Academic Advisement Center
Students must complete the School of Continuing Education Registration Form and the WHIP Registration Form (signed and completed) to the Registrar's Office in Woods Support Services Center at ECSU.
WHIP participants may not register until all new ECSU freshman and transfer students have registered.
A maximum of 6 credits may be taken through the WHIP program in any one semester (including summer).
Students may NOT participate in the summer following their high school graduation.
Credit earned will be included in the student's GPA and will be listed on their transcript.
Click here to access the application: WHIP Information
Goodwin College Early College Experience Program
Eligible seniors have an opportunity to take tuition free courses at Goodwin College outside the high school schedule and receive college credit for college level courses.
Students may take courses that are not available to them at the high school.
Students may take one course per semester and earn a maximum of 6 credits while in high school.
Students must have a B average and be recommended by their Guidance Counselor.
Students must provide transportation and pay for their own books and supplies.
Students must take the Accuplacer Placement Evaluation and place into English 101; to take a math course they must place into college-level Algebra.
Credit earned will be included in the student's GPA and will be listed on their transcript.
Manchester Community College High School Partnership Program
Students must be in their junior or senior year of high school and have a "B" average or higher
The HSPP Program does not cover the cost of summer or winter inter-session courses.
Students can take classes to broaden their education, to earn college credits, to explore career options or to build their skills.
Student's final grades will become a permanent part of their academic history at MCC.
Student's must take an Assessment Test to ensure that students have adequate preparation for college-level courses. Students who have an English critical reading or writing score of 450 or higher and/or math SAT score of 500 or higher may receive an exemption from taking either or both parts of the test.
Credit earned will be included in the student's GPA and will be listed on their transcript.
Please click here to access information: High School Partnership webpage
HSPP Application: https://ct.elluciancrmrecruit.com/Apply/Account/Create?f=9fe39ed3-d874-466c-8e47-9a7d2dd7e39a&o=412f322b-83ac-4cbe-b037-5af245f9d9bf. The Spring 2022 application is now open and will close Tuesday, December 7, 2021. Students currently enrolled in HSPP courses do not need to complete a new application.
As Fall 2021 registration begins, the HSPP Dual Enrollment application is now open. Prospective students may complete the application using the link provided below. It is critical students complete the Dual Enrollment application, rather than the General Admissions application available on our website. Otherwise, the application will be mixed in with college applications and processing may be delayed.
Wesleyan University
Students must be in their junior or senior year of high school.
Students can take classes to broaden their education, to earn college credits, to explore career options or to build their skills.
Credit earned will be included in the student's GPA and will be listed on their transcript.
The Wesleyan University High School Scholars Program offers outstanding high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to take one Wesleyan University course per semester for credit, tuition-free. This is an opportunity for students to pursue advanced coursework not available at their high school and experience the intellectual rigors and stimulating dialogue that commonly take place in Wesleyan classrooms and is a trademark of a Wesleyan liberal arts education. Students who apply to the program are expected to provide their own transportation to and from Wesleyan University and fulfill all requirements of the Wesleyan course they are enrolled in.
To apply, students should have previously completed demanding coursework (AP, IB, Dual Enrollment, or maximum rigor offered by their high school), and have performed at a high level. Students who apply to participate in their junior year should have an academic record of primarily A's, including at least one advanced course in their sophomore year, and who show exceptional achievement and promise in relation to their peers. Students who apply to participate in their senior year should have previously completed advanced coursework in their junior year, and should have, at minimum, an A/B record in high school.
Students wishing to peruse Wesleyan’s full course listing for 2021-2022 can do so here. Double-click on any subject of interest and select “Spring” for a list of related courses being offered during the Spring 2022 semester. Students are asked to carefully consider both the rigor and time constraints of their high school schedule (including extracurricular activities) and apply only if they will be able to attend all Wesleyan classes (including classes that may fall during their high school vacation) and devote the time necessary to complete their Wesleyan course.
Interested students can apply for this unique experience by end of day Sunday, November 14th, 2021.