American schools offer classes that are more challenging than regular classes. These special classes can help your child get ready for college or jobs after they finish school.
Honors classes: These teach the same subjects as regular classes but go deeper and move faster.
Gifted & Talented programs: Special classes for students who learn quickly or in different ways than other students.
Pre-AP or Pre-IB classes: These help students get ready for harder classes in high school. AP means "Advanced Placement," and IB means "International Baccalaureate."
High School credits– Some middle schools let students take high school classes early, like math or a foreign language.
Honors classes: These are special classes for students who want to learn more or challenge themselves.
Advanced Placement (AP) Courses: These classes are like college classes. If your child passes a test at the end, they might get college credit. This means they won't have to take that class again in college.
International Baccalaureate (IB) program: This is a special program that colleges all over the world respect. When your child takes IB classes, colleges in many countries know they are getting a good education.
Dual enrollment: Your child can take real college classes while still in high school. They earn high school credit AND college credit at the same time.
Career and Technical Education advanced courses: These classes teach your child job skills they can use after graduation. Some examples are business, woodworking, nursing, or computer skills.
Early college programs: Some high schools let students earn a two-year college degree (called an associate degree) while they finish high school. This means your child could complete two years of college for free before they graduate from high school.
They help students get ready for college and future jobs.
Students can earn college credits early, which saves time and money later.
They help your child learn to think carefully about hard problems and work harder than in regular classes.
Colleges like to see these classes on applications.
Advanced courses give students a head start on success!
Credits: