College & AP Credit

College Credit

Some courses will have a “college credit” above them indicating that a course can be taken for college credit. South Colonie has established a relationship with several area colleges that allows our students to earn college credit while in high school.

Students enrolled in the college course(s) will receive credit and will have a transcript on file at the college as would any college student.

Students enrolled in these course(s) are eligible to receive identification cards and to utilize college facilities and services.

Students will be billed by the college for the tuition and must submit the required certificate of residence for HVCC courses at the time of enrollment.

For more information about college credit courses, see your school counselor

Advanced Placement Courses

Advanced Placement courses are taught as college-level courses in content and style. Upon completing the course, it is expected that the student takes the appropriate Advanced Placement Examination offered at our high school by the College Board in May for a fee of $97. According to the College Board publication, taking the examination may offer the following benefits:

• Exemption by your college/university from beginning courses & permission to take higher-level courses in certain fields

• Academic credit awarded for exams taken

• Time to explore undergraduate subject areas that you wouldn’t otherwise be able to study

• Eligibility for honors and other special programs open to students who have received AP recognition

Students and parents are encouraged to read more information at https://apstudents.collegeboard.org/course-index-page