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As part of our balanced approach to ensuring our students are both college and career ready Saint Patrick High School offers many credit bearing courses as part of a partnership with various Universities and through the courses made available through the College Board.
Advanced Placement courses are offered in conjunction with the College Board and are recognized by colleges across the country. Students engage in rigorous coursework with trained instructors and are then assessed at the end of the year to measure their mastery. Students receive a score on this assessment and can then request credit when applying to their chosen college if they meet the college’s particular criteria.
Dual Credit courses are offered in partnership with universities that provide students with college credit from that university. In these courses students acquire credit by meeting the criteria set by the university and are taught by Saint Patrick teachers using the syllabus adopted by the particular university. Students receive a transcript from the university from which the course is offered that they can use when applying for colleges upon graduation.
Dual enrollment and dual credit courses allow high school students to take college-level classes, earning both high school and college credit simultaneously. These programs provide students with the opportunity to experience the rigor of college coursework while still in high school, often leading to significant cost savings on college tuition. Additionally, dual enrollment and dual credit courses can accelerate a student’s path to a college degree and career and trade.
Dual enrollment classes are held at the college after school hours, and dual credit classes are held at the high school and are taken during regular school hours. Triton College dedicates the dual enrollment classes schedule; therefore, they are offered only when the college offers them.
*Courses currently being added.
Saint Patrick High School recently conducted a comprehensive comparison of the number of AP and Dual Credit courses we offer relative to nearby competing schools. The results highlighted our strong commitment to advanced academics, showcasing a robust selection of AP and Dual Credit courses that meet and exceed regional standards.
