College Credit Opportunities

UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT EARLY COLLEGE EXPERIENCE (ECE)

UCONN Early College Experience (ECE) provides academically motivated students the opportunity to take university courses while still in high school. These challenging courses allow students to preview college work, build confidence in their readiness for college, and earn college credits that provide both an academic and a financial head-start on a college degree.

ECE instructors, who are certified as adjunct professors by UCONN, create a classroom environment fostering independent learning, creativity, and critical thinking – all pivotal for success in college. To support rigorous learning, University of Connecticut library resources are made available to all ECE students.

ECE students must successfully complete corresponding Waterford High School courses with a grade of C or better in order to receive university credit. University credits are highly transferable to other universities. For a complete list of transfer options, navigate to:

http://ece.uconn.edu/credit_transfer_database/index.php

Students are charged a nominal per credit fee. For additional information visit: www.ece.uconn.edu.

Waterford Courses and UConn equivalents

AP/ECE Chemistry ------------------- CHEM 1127Q+ CHEM 1128Q

AP/ECE Spanish 5 -------------------- SPAN 3178 + SPAN 3179

Spanish for Heritage Speakers ----- SPAN 3177

ECE Biology --------------------------- BIO 1107+BIO 1108

AP Environmental Science --------- NRE 1000

AP/ECE European History --------- HIST 1400

ECE Latin III/IV ---------------------- CAMS 3102

ECE Marine Science ---------------- MARN 1003

AP/ECE Physics 1 ------------------- PHYS 1201Q

AP/ECE Physics 2 ------------------- PHY1202Q

ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) COURSES

These courses follow strict curriculum guidelines as prescribed by the College Board. The rigor and quality of AP courses is similar to that of college level courses. The skills students acquire in AP courses allow them to stand out in college admissions, earn college credit, and develop the habits of mind and content knowledge that position students to pursue even deeper, richer studies at a university. Students are encouraged to take an AP exam in each course for which they are registered. These exams are in May. College policies regarding AP credit are found at:

https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/ creditandplacement/search-creditpolicies

AP Courses

Calculus AB

Chemistry

English Language

English Literature

Environmental Science

European History

French Language

Physics 1

Physics 2

Psychology

Spanish Language

Statistics

U.S. Government and Politics

U.S. History

WATERFORD HIGH SCHOOL - THREE RIVERS PARTNERSHIP COLLEGE CAREER PATHWAY

College Career Pathways (CCP) is a dual-enrollment program sponsored through the Connecticut State Department of Education and Three Rivers Community College. The CCP program is designed to nurture college and career exploration in students by offering classes that lead to both Waterford High School credit and college credit (a grade of C or higher is required to earn college credits).

Students take courses at no cost. These courses are taught at the high school by high school teachers who have been credentialed as Three Rivers Community College adjunct instructors. Upon graduation from high school, the student is under no obligation to attend Three Rivers Community College. An official Three Rivers Community College transcript may be requested from Three Rivers Community College by students for the earned credits.

Students interested in enrolling in any CCP course are advised to review Three Rivers College Career Pathway Student Handbook for more information: https://www.trcc.commnet.edu/academics/college-career-pathways/students/

For information regarding a pre-requisite required by each course, please see your counselor. A copy of your WHS transcript is required to complete the CCP application and registration process. It will be submitted upon your completion of registration.

The following courses are available through the CCP program at Waterford High School for the 21-22 school year:

Waterford High School and Three Rivers Community College classes

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WHS Course # 633, 634 Early Childhood Education and Internship

TRCC ECE K101 Introduction to Early Childhood Education

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WHS Course # 575 CAD/Drafting II CAD

TRCC K106/107 Computer-Aided Drafting w/Lab

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WHS Course # 579 Architectural Drafting

TRCC ARC K135/135L Construction Graphics w/Lab

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WHS Course # WPN033 Boot Camp

TRCC HPE K130 Weight Training

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WHS Course # 330 or 351 Algebra II Advanced or Honors

TRCC MAT K137 Intermediate Algebra

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WHS Course # WNA052 or WNH052 * Anatomy & Physiology Advanced or Honors (*Passing grade on TRCC final exam required in order to earn TRCC credit)

TRCC BIO K115 Human Biology

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WHS Course # WNA030 or WNH031 Chemistry Advanced or Honors

TRCC CHE K101 Intro to Chemistry

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WHS Course #WNS070 or WNA070 Marine Biology Standard or Ecosystem/Adv.

TRCC BIO K175 Intro to Marine Science

ADDITIONAL CREDIT-BEARING OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE TO WHS STUDENTS

Three Rivers High School Partnership Program (HSP): This program is currently available for eligible high school juniors and/or seniors who wish to study subjects not offered in high school, broaden their education, earn college credits, explore career options or build on their skills. Eligible students will attend Three Rivers Community College and be funded for one college course per semester on a space available basis. Special fees, such as course lab fees and art studio fees, book/supplies and transportation are the student’s responsibility. Each high school will have a cap of four students.

Connecticut College New London Scholars Program: This program gives local high schools the ability to nominate two high -chieving seniors to the New London Scholars Program each semester. A successful nomination allows these students to each enroll--for free--in a 100-level, four credit academic course at Connecticut College.

Johnson and Wales University Pro-Start Program: Students who successfully complete Culinary Pro-Start II earn college credit if pursuing this area of study at the University.

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