College Credit Opportunities

College Credit Opportunities

In addition to the Advanced Placement courses listed in the Program of Studies, Shenendehowa High School has formed partnerships with various institutions of higher education that provide students the opportunity to graduate from high school with college credit for courses taught at Shenendehowa High School. Students who enter a college or university with credits earned often are able to add a major/minor, have lighter course loads, and more flexibility with their scheduling as a result of earning credits in advance. Acceptance of courses varies from institution to institution. Credit earned through SUNY partner colleges will be transferable to all SUNY/CUNY schools depending on course grade. Credit may count toward General Education, Liberal Arts, free elective, or major/minor courses depending on the requirements of a student’s chosen degree program.

The partnerships and applicable courses are listed on this page. Please note that there is a credit hour fee associated with obtaining college credits for each of the courses outlined below; however, it is a reduced tuition fee. Tuition fees may be subject to change. Students who receive free and reduced lunch may be eligible for a partial or full fee waiver. Registration information is provided by the teacher to students at the beginning of each course. Please see the course descriptions in this publication for any additional details including final exams and other requirements for credit. If you have questions, please contact the Academic Administrator’s office.

It is important to note that if the student receives college credit, the grade will be the start of the student’s college transcript. If the student does poorly and attends the college the course is accredited from the student could be on academic probation which could affect financial aid. If you have any questions about the impact of College in the High School courses on college GPA, please contact your student’s counselor.

Information about current costs for college in the high school courses can be found here.

Hudson Valley Community College

• College Principles of Marketing (MKTG 120)

• College Entrepreneurship (ENTR 110)

• College Intermediate Algebra (MATH 110)

• College Real World Mathematics (MATH 120)

• College Algebra with Trigonometry (MATH 150)

• College Precalculus (MATH 170)

• College Calculus 3 (MATH 210)

• College French 3 (FREN 101)

• College French 4 (FREN 200)

• College French 5 (FREN 201)

• College Spanish 3 (SPAN 101)

• College Spanish 4 (SPAN 200)

• College Spanish 5 (SPAN 201)

• College German 3 (GERM 101)

• College German 4 (GERM 200)

• College German 5 (GERM 201)

• College Latin 3 (LATN 101)

• College Latin 4 (LATN 200)

• College Latin 5 (LATN 201)

• College Journalism (ENGL 130)

• College Writing (ENGL 101)

• College Public Speaking (ENGL 125)

• College Masterpieces of Drama and Theater (THEA 100)

• College Architectural Design (CNST 120)

• College Economics (ECON 100)

• College Intro to Chemistry (CHEM 105)

• AP Chemistry (CHEM 110/111)

• College Accounting (ACTG 110)

• College Personal Finance & Investment (ACTG 120)

SUNY Albany

• College Forensic Science (ABIO 175)

• College Modernism (AENG 106)

SUNY Cobleskill

• College Child & Family Wellness (ECHD 240)

• College Seminar in Child Growth & Development (ECHD170)

• College Early Childhood Education (ECHD 130)

• College Individuals with Disabilities (ECHD 280)

Rochester Institute of Technology

• College Drawing and Design for Engineering (PLTW 101)

• College Computer Integrated Manufacturing (PLTW 104)

• College Principles of Engineering (PLTW 102)

• College Digital Electronics (PLTW 103)

Siena College

• College Physics I & II (PHYS 110/PHYS 120)

• AP Computer Science (CSIS 120)

Syracuse University

• College Psychology (PSY 205)

• College Sociology (SOC 101)

• College Policy Studies (PST 101)

Advanced Placement Classes

Any student taking an AP class is expected to take the AP examination as the summative assessment for the course.** AP exams are offered through the College Board and cost $103.  Students who qualify for Free or Reduced Lunch may have this fee waived.  

Some colleges and universities award college credit for the successful completion of an AP examination; however, colleges and universities vary on their transfer policies with regard to AP classes.  Acceptable exam grades and classes are determined by the individual institution and the intended major.    

Shen currently offers the following AP courses:

• AP Calculus AB

• AP Calculus BC

• AP Statistics 

• AP Biology

• AP Chemistry

• AP U.S. History

• AP World History

• AP Computer Science A

• AP Computer Science Principles

• AP English Language

• AP English Literature

• AP Music Theory

• AP Studio Art

**Students enrolled AP Chemistry or AP Computer Science may opt out of the AP examination, as these classes offer college credit through HVCC and Siena, respectively.