What is College Now?
College Now is a partnership with Johnson County Community College that allows students to earn college credit for classes they would already take right here at SMS. Students must apply to and enroll separately at JCCC. See below for Steps to Apply and Enroll, and a direct link to JCCC’s College Now website
Enrollment Deadline- Friday, September 22nd, 2025
Pay course fees according to the schedule published by JCCC.
Fees are $103/credit hour.
All fees are payable directly to JCCC.
SMS does not handle JCCC payments.
JCCC has grant funds available for students enrolled in College Now or Quick Step Plus College Algebra courses.
To be considered, students must:
Enroll in courses by September 22 at 5 p.m.
Submit a Grant Application by the same deadline
Priority is given to students who:
Qualify for free or reduced lunch
Are experiencing financial hardship
If awarded, the grant may cover up to two classes at the full tuition rate.
Enrollment Deadline: September 22 (by 5 p.m.)
Payment: Due at the time of enrollment
Drop Deadline for Refund: September 22
Note: Students who enroll are financially responsible for all tuition charges.
Questions? Come see Ms. Johnson in counseling or email her at tracijohnson@smsd.org
What is Quickstep Plus?
Quick Step Plus is another program offered by Johnson County Community College that allows students to earn college credits for high school courses that they dual enroll in. Although similar to College Now, Quick Step Plus courses also do not have the same testing and enrollment deadlines as the College Now classes even though some of them have been added to the JCCC College Now course schedules.
At Shawnee Mission South, College Algebra is the only Quick Step course. It is year long, however enrollment is done in the fall.
Quickstep Plus Enrollment Guide
JCCC has grant funds available for students enrolled in College Now or Quick Step Plus College Algebra courses.
To be considered, students must:
Enroll in courses by September 22 at 5 p.m.
Submit a Grant Application by the same deadline
Priority is given to students who:
Qualify for free or reduced lunch
Are experiencing financial hardship
If awarded, the grant may cover up to two classes at the full tuition rate.
Enrollment Deadline: September 22 (by 5 p.m.)
Payment: Due at the time of enrollment
Drop Deadline for Refund: September 22
Note: Students who enroll are financially responsible for all tuition charges.
Questions? Come see Ms. Johnson in counseling or email her at tracijohnson@smsd.org
Payment Information
Tuition is due at the time of enrollment. Payments can be made online or by mailing a check to Baker University.
Visit the Concurrent Credit Website
Enrollment Deadline:
September 16
Don't wait—secure your spot early!
Teacher Education – 4 credits
Physics 1 – AP Physics 1
Physics 2 – AP Physics 2
Latin – Latin 4
GPA Requirement: 3.0 minimum
(Appeal deadline: September 12)
Cost: $118 per credit hour
$64,000 Academic Scholarship
High school students who successfully complete their concurrent credit courses at Baker University with a grade of A, B, or C are eligible for a $64,000 four-year scholarship ($16,000 per year).
Note: This scholarship is not stackable with other Baker University scholarship offers.
$1,000 Campus Visit Credit
Students who schedule and complete a campus visit before enrolling as a full-time BU Wildcat will receive a $1,000 annual credit, renewable for each year they attend Baker.
Course Cost:
Each KU Arabic course costs $515 for 5 credit hours.
We are actively exploring funding support, but no guarantees are available at this time.
Arab 110: Arabic 2
Arab 120: Honors Arabic 4
Students who complete both Arabic 110 and Arabic 120 through the KU Blueprint program at SMSD are automatically eligible to apply for the prestigious FLAS (Foreign Language & Area Studies) Scholarship.
Scholarship Value: Up to $10,000 toward tuition
Eligibility: Must enroll in the Intermediate Arabic course at KU
Note: Students do not need to major in Arabic to qualify
Friday, August 29
Don't wait—secure your spot today!
What Are AP® Courses?
AP® (Advanced Placement) courses are college-level classes offered in high school. They allow students to engage in rigorous academic content and potentially earn college credit.
AP® Exam Scores
Exams are scored on a scale of 1 to 5 (with 5 being the highest).
A score of 3 or higher may qualify students for college credit and/or advanced placement—depending on the college.
Each college sets its own AP® score policy. Students should check the AP® policies of colleges they are interested in:
👉 AP Credit Policy Search
Learn college-level material and skills.
Earn an AP® designation on your high school transcript.
Demonstrates academic challenge and commitment.
Opportunity to earn college credit or advanced placement.
AP® credit is more widely accepted than dual credit, especially outside Kansas and at more selective institutions.
Lower cost than many dual credit options.
AP® Testing Window:
📅 May 4–8 & May 11–15, 2026
⚠️ Do not schedule vacations during this period.
Studio Art: Drawing Portfolio
Studio Art: 2-D Design Portfolio
Studio Art: 3-D Design Portfolio
Music Theory
English Language and Composition (Grade 11)
English Literature and Composition (Grade 12)
AP Seminar (Grade 11)- part of the AP Capstone certification
AP Research (Grade 12)- part of the AP Capstone certification
European History
Psychology
U.S. Government and Politics
U.S. History
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Statistics
Computer Science A
AP Cybersecurity (offered at CAA)
Biology
Chemistry
Physics 1: Algebra-Based
Physics 2
World Languages
French Language and Culture
Spanish Language and Culture
Student Expectations
Students must commit to independent study and preparation outside of class.
AP® testing is a one-time exam; performance on test day matters.
Registration Process
🔗 College Board Student Account
Use the classroom code provided by your teacher to register your exam through your College Board account.
🔗 Register & Pay Fees
$106 per exam if ordered by November 7, 2025
Late Fee: +$40 for registrations after November 7, 2025
Cancellation/No-Show Penalty: +$40 after November 15, 2025