Students have the opportunity to take college courses in high school and earn both college and high school credit for the same class. These courses are offered in a variety of formats including online, at college campus, or at Kennebunk High School.
Please see your counselor to determine if an Early College course is a good choice for you and learn how to register on either the OnCourse or ExplorEC websites.
Students are eligible to take up to 12 college credits per academic year for free through Maine community colleges and public universities. This typically translates to 3-4 classes. See your counselor for more information.
Yes, every high school student in the state of Maine is eligible to take 12 college credits per academic year. However, you will need to speak with your counselor to determine the best time to take Early College classes and balance your class schedule.
Not quite. You must meet prerequisite requirements for an Early College course. You may also need approval from your counselor or a teacher.
Check with your counselor to see what specific credits an Early College class of interest may fulfill.
Students will take Early College classes on the specific community college or public university platform (i.e. Bright Space)