AOF offers high school students an opportunity to study all areas of business in preparing for college and/or a professional setting. AOF requires students to take certain courses during their 4 years at Como Park Senior High School. If an A or B has been maintained in the AOF courses, students will be eligible to receive 16 college credits at St Paul College. Contact your counselor for more information.

Through AP courses, talented and dedicated AP teachers help students develop and apply the skills, abilities and content knowledge they will need later in college. Students have the option to take the end of year AP exam in order to earn college credit. Contact your counselor for more information.

AVID is an elective program, which prepares and supports students for four-year college or university eligibility. The mission of AVID is to ensure that All students will: succeed in rigorous curriculum, complete a rigorous college preparatory path, enter mainstream activities of the school, enroll and graduate from a four-year college. Check out the AVID Registration page or contact your counselor for more information.

Career Seminar is an elective class where students review the results of several self-assessments , research postsecondary options such as the "college track", the construction trades, the military, and going straight into the workforce. Students learn how to complete a job application, resume, cover letter, and tax and employment documents while also learning how to develop soft skills like dressing for an interview, time management, team work and more. Contact Ms. Colestock or your counselor for more information.

Motivated juniors and seniors can earn college credits by taking University of Minnesota Twin Cities courses through the College in the Schools (CIS) program. Experience the pace and rigor of U of M courses right here at Como Park Senior High School. Succeeding in a particular CIS course can be a good indicator that you are ready for a college course. CIS also offers courses for students in the academic middle or multilingual/ELL students and considers diverse learning styles, abilities, experiences, and backgrounds. Check out the University of Minnesota Twin Cities CIS website or contact your counselor for more information.

The Education Pathway is a small learning community that offers Como students an opportunity to study areas of education and social justice in preparing for college and/or a professional setting. The Education Pathway requires students to take certain courses during their 4 years at Como Park Senior High School. If an A or B has been maintained in the Education Pathway courses, students will be eligible to receive college credits from Minneapolis Community & Technical College. Contact your counselor for more information.

Occupational Seminar is an elective class where you can earn high school credit when for your time working at a pre-approved internship or job. You must first take Career Seminar (see above) and meet with Ms. Colestock to have your work opportunity approved. Contact Ms. Colestock for more information.

PSEO allows Como students in 10th-12th grade to take classes at local colleges and receive both college and high school credit. PSEO covers the students’ costs associated with tuition, books, and fees, saving students thousands of dollars in earning their college degree. Check out the Como PSEO Workshop page for more information.