College Credit Options Comparison Chart

Program / Credits / Description / Advantages / Limitations / This is a good choice
for you if…
College Credit Plus at DHS / High School & College Credits / Students earn both high school and college credits for completing courses regularly offered at their high school. High School teachers are approved as adjunct professors. / -No tuition costs
-Free use of textbooks
-No travel expenses
-Allows for full scheduling of core courses & electives
-Transfer of college credits
-Parents/students have easy access to teachers and close monitoring of grades/attendance
-Guaranteed transferability of credits (TAG) / -How credits are accepted by other colleges/universities
-Online classes require students to be structured, responsible and independent / -You’re not sure if college is the right choice for you or you want to start your college studies
-You don’t want to give up your time in high school with your friends and teachers that you know
CollegeAcademy at OHS / High School & College Credits / Students can attend their home high school and take courses located at OrrvilleHigh School. High School teachers are approved as adjunct professors. / -No cost to the student (other than transportation costs)
-Remain in a high school setting
-College provides access to textbooks, campus services & netbooks
-Wider variety of courses available than typically offered in high school
-Guaranteed transferability of credits (TAG) / -Travel time and travel expenses
-Coordination of two schools’ schedules
-Scheduling conflicts on adjusted schedule days and breaks / -You want to start your college studies
-You want a more flexible schedule (no class on Fridays)
-You like the idea of staying in a high school environment
College Credit Plus on College Campus / High School & College Credits / Students take courses at a nearby college for high school and college credits. Students have the option to take a combination of courses between their high school and college. / -Free to students (except travel)
-Access to textbooks and other college services
-Wider variety of course offerings
-More flexible college schedule
-Transfer of college credits / -Transportation provided by student
-Travel time and travel expenses
-Coordination of two schools’ schedules
- In class with adults
-Noaccess to attendance or grades / -You have decided on your college major and want to start on your program of study
-You want to study a subject in greater depth than your high school can provide

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