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There are various programs at Mesa Ridge that offer college credit or certifications to students. This can save time and money for families. Please read the following programs for more information.
AP Classes and Exam
AP Classes and Exam
Taking AP classes and scoring a certain score on the AP exams can earn students college credit. College Board has the link below that families can use to check what score can waive certain college required courses. At Mesa, you may not earn credit for the AP score but you can save money at colleges by meeting certain scores.
apstudents.collegeboard.org/getting-credit-placement/search-policies
Dual Credit Classes
Dual Credit Classes
Certain classes offered at Mesa Ridge can earn college credit in addition to high school credit. These classes are taught be certified teachers and those teachers will work with students on the necessary steps to earn college credit. Teachers will assist with enrolling into the college courses. There may be a small fee and the classes may change by year, but check the course description book on the classes that offer dual credit options.
Concurrent Enrollment
Concurrent Enrollment
Concurrent Enrollment allows qualified students to pursue post secondary level work while in high school. These course are offer through PPCC and other local college settings, you can earn high school AND college credit at the same time. Widefield School District #3 pays for tuition. Families are responsible for transportation to and from the college and fees for College books and College student fees.
Students must go through a process/steps to have the classes approved with the CE Coordinator and must ensure that classes meet their Individual Career and Academic Plan. Classes must be classes not offered at the high school or the student has exhausted/completed the courses at the high school.
Students are encouraged to explore pathways yearlong, but the process/paperwork is completed and submitted by the end of the semesters. Emails are sent to students and parents for interest.
Students must meet these criteria:
Is in 9th grade or higher and under the age of 21
Agrees to WSD 3Concurrent enrollment expectations
Meets minimum pre-requisites academic readiness for the proposed post-secondary courses
Maintain an accurate up-to-date Individual Career and Academic
Have at least a part-time enrollment in a WSD3 High Schools.
Has the capacity to fit college courses in their high school schedule while still earning credits required to graduate
CE Timeline Step By Step Graph with links.pdfConcurrent Enrollment Timeline and Links
Concurrent Enrollment Timeline and Links
This will help you understand the steps for Concurrent Enrollment. By selecting the links, you can access helpful videos that can help you find college courses and schedules that fit your career pathway. Emails are sent out mid-late semester to remind interested parents and students of this opportunity.
Articulation
Articulation
High School Articulation is a partnership between Pikes Peak State College and area High Schools which allows students to earn college credit through Career and Technical Education high school courses. Teachers of these classes will discuss the opportunity to earn college credit and assist in completing the process. There may be a small fee for the college credits.
Career Start
Career Start
PPSC Career Start inspires high school students to start exploring career opportunities, start gaining knowledge and skills toward students’ career goals and start earning college credits and certificates. This opportunity is available to selected 12th grade students. To be selected to participate, it is an application process that happens second semester of their junior year. Information will be given to students when this application process is open. Tuition, materials and fees are covered.
Students attend Career Start classes Monday through Friday.
All classes are held from 9:00 - 11:40 am.
Classes take place at the Centennial Campus in classroom and lab settings.
Construction and second-year Welding students attend special lab locations.
Students are in class with other high school students from other area schools.
ASCENT
ASCENT
Accelerating Students through Concurrent ENrollmenT (ASCENT) is Concurrent Enrollment extended into the 5th year of high school sponsorship, providing graduating seniors tuition assistance with one extra year of free college-level coursework.
Students must have completed 9 college credit hours for participation and students cannot use federal aid through the Free Application for Financial Student Aid - FAFSA.
Students who meet this criteria must speak with the ASCENT coordinator during senior year to take the steps for this program.
Industry Certificates
Industry Certificates
Many classes at the MILL can qualify for Industry certificates for post-secondary work. Students must meet certain criteria to earn these certificates. MILL Instructors will discuss with students the opportunities for these certificates.
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