College in High School

The College in the High School (CiHS) program is designed to provide college-level coursework on our campus where students can learn in a familiar environment, from teachers they already know and trust, while removing barriers such as cost and travel often associated with earning college credit.

College in the High School

A College in the High School (CHS) program is a dual credit program in which a college approved eligible high school teacher offers a college course on a high school campus or in a high school environment, and in which eligible students are given the opportunity to earn high school credit to be awarded by a district, charter school, or tribal compact school and college credit awarded by the participating institution of higher education.

OHS currently offers CHS in math and science classes through Central Washington University; English and history classes through Eastern Washington University and Computer Science classes through University of Washington. Students in selected math classes (Pre Calculus, AP Calculus and College Ready Algebra II) are invited by the teacher to participate. Students must take and pass the Accuplacer college math placement exam for math classes only. Cut scores are determined by courses. See your students' math teacher about Accuplacer scoring. OHS CHS math classes are offered by semester, therefore, allowing the opportunity for students to earn college credit at the end of each semester. 

There are no tuition costs for CHS. Most CHS classes are 5-credits. If a student falls below a C grade or fails the class, they will not receive college credit .

Should you choose to embark on this pathway, we anticipate that there will be a lot of specific questions. We encourage everyone to check out the this comprehensive FAQ resource provided by our partners at CWU. (It is very thorough, so please use CTRL+F to search for a specific term or phrase.)

Benefits of CHS include:

• Opportunity to earn college credits while remaining at the high school
• Parents/guardians can view grades 
• Colleges do not charge an application fee.

See the FAQs from OSPI CHS program

College in the High School Courses Offered at OHS

 

Eastern Washington University