High School Dual Credit

High school juniors and seniors can earn college credit and high school credit at the same time! Get a head start on college – talk to your high school counselor.

• Dual Credit Program
  Dual credit is a program that allows high school students to enroll in college courses for credit prior to high school graduation.  College credits earned through dual credit can be applied toward high school and college graduation and can be transferred to other colleges or universities.  Students may select from a variety of courses.

• Tech Prep
  Tech Prep is a way to start a college technical major in high school and then continue on through a community or technical college. The result is a 2 year enhanced certificate or an A.A.S. degree in a career field.

• Alamo Area Academies
  The Alamo Academies are designed to provide two-year training and internship programs that introduce qualified students to career opportunities in key industries while providing a seamless transition from high school to college to the workplace.  Students can graduate from high school having earned up to 30 college credits.