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SMUSD is excited to partner with MiraCosta College on offering it's first Dual Enrollment courses to offer students the opportunity to earn College Credit while in high school.
Courses Offered for 2026-2027
Courses Offered for 2026-2027
HORT 115: Soil Science
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
This course examines the physical, chemical, and biological properties of soil and covers soil conditions that restrict plant growth. Students learn to solve soil problems that may exist in the field, greenhouse, and landscape with a focus on sustainable practices. The course emphasizes problem-solving techniques that apply to Southern California soils, including fertility, salinity, pH, high calcium, specific toxicities, and physical problems. Students are required to participate in field labs and trips. C-ID AG-PS-128L.
HORT 116: Plant Science
Units: 4
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
This introductory course offers students an opportunity to learn the basic principles of plant science pertaining to food and ornamental plants. The course emphasizes plant morphology, anatomy and function, plant physiology, reproduction, biotic and abiotic environmental factors that impact plant growth and development, plant-soil-climate interrelationships, plant taxonomy and nomenclature, and plant diversity and adaptations. Learning activities include plant studies in the field, greenhouse, and landscape. Students are required to attend field labs and field trips. C-ID AG-PS-104, AG-PS-106L.
College Level Expectations
College Level Expectations
This is a college level course
All students will need apply to California Community Colleges (CCC) and MiraCosta
All grades are PERMANENT on both SMHS and MiraCosta transcript
CCAP Agreements
CCAP Agreements
Students—along with their Parents/Guardians—enrolling in the College and Career Access Pathways (CCAP) Dual/Concurrent Enrollment courses at Palomar College must initial each item below to indicate they have read, understand and agree to each item on the paper application.
I understand that I must be enrolled in a minimum of four (4) SMUSD courses every semester on my high school campus.
I understand that I can only take two (2) CCAP Dual/Concurrent Enrollment course per semester. This does not apply to non-CCAP concurrent enrollment courses.
I have at least a 2.0 overall high school GPA and a satisfactory attendance record. I am committed to attending my college course every day and uphold the same expectations for academics and behavior as are expected of me as an SMUSD student at my high school campus.
I understand that any course I take through CCAP will appear on my high school transcript and Palomar College transcript. I understand that I am establishing a permanent college record and will have to send my college transcripts to any colleges that accept me upon graduating high school.
I understand that I am taking these courses for both high school and college credit (dual credit), therefore the course(s) will impact my GPA on both my high school and college transcripts.
I understand that only approved CCAP courses will receive dual credit and/or weighted GPA credit. I understand that my CCAP college course(s) will allow me to fulfill a SMUSD high school graduation requirement. I understand that if I earn an F in such a course, I need to remediate the course to meet high school graduation requirements. For a-g credit, I will need to remediate any D/F grade earned as well.
I understand that I am committing to staying in the course for the entire term. However, should I see the need to drop the course, I will consult with my high school counselor first. Note: It is the responsibility of the student to go through the process as parents/guardians/SMUSD Personnel cannot withdraw/drop a course on behalf of a student.
I understand that if I receive a D/F/W grade it will permanently reflect on my college coursework, and I may not be allowed to participate in future college coursework until after high school graduation. These grades may impact college financial aid.
I understand that if I drop a course before MiraCosta College’s withdraw (W) deadline, the course will not appear on my high school or MiraCosta College transcript. However, any course dropped after the withdraw/add/drop deadline, will appear on both transcripts. Students are expected to know MiraCosta’s deadline and their high school’s deadline for dropping a course and adhere to those deadlines accordingly.
I understand that I am taking on college-level coursework, it may be difficult, and I am committing to that work for the entirety of the semester. I will communicate with my college professor and high school counselor frequently regarding my progress in the course and I will proactively seek out assistance, if needed.
I understand that the required textbooks/novels for the CCAP courses will be provided to me (student) free of charge. I agree to return any textbooks/novels checked out to me at the end of the course. Failure to return these textbooks will result in student fines.
I understand that as a college student written consent from the student is required in order to release any information pertaining to the student; this includes, but is not limited to, student grades. California Education Code prohibits parents/guardians from accessing student records at any post-secondary institution without the explicit written consent of the student.
I understand that if I have an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or 504 and will be seeking accommodations, I will be responsible for meeting with MiraCosta College Disability Resource Center (DRC) Counselors to determine DRC eligibility and accommodations.
I understand that CCAP college courses do not count toward students’ calculation of athletic grade eligibility for the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF). The outcomes of these courses (i.e. grades) can have an effect on a student’s CIF and/or NCAA eligibility.
I understand that if I play sports, that my priority is to attend class. Missing class for a sporting event/practice is not a valid excuse and may have a negative impact on my grade in the class.
I understand that CCAP Concurrent Enrollment courses will be held on the Palomar College campus and may start before SMUSD begins their semester. If this is the case, I commit to being in class on the first day of my college course at MiraCosta College. Dual Enrollment courses will be held on the high school campus.
MiraCosta Course Catalog
MiraCosta Course Catalog
More information about the courses, units, transferability, etc.
Separate Application REQUIRED
Separate Application REQUIRED
More infomration about MiraCosta application required for this Dual Enrollment course TBD
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