College Credit in High School

Chippewa Falls High School offers a variety of Advanced Placement courses, which are college-level courses taught within our building. As such, AP coursework has a high level of difficulty and a significant amount time designated out of class is required to be successful. Students may earn college credit with a qualifying AP exam score. Credit earned varies by post-secondary institution. Use the AP Credit Policy Search to learn more.

AP exams are administered in May and are optional. The cost per exam is approximately $100.00.  

Advanced Placement Courses
College Board
AP Credit Policy Search

Early College Credit (4 year colleges) program allows Wisconsin public high school students to take courses at an institution of higher education within Wisconsin for high school and/or college credit. This program has rules, regulations and deadlines. Be sure to allow yourself enough time so you can meet the deadline to apply. 
 

Dates for students to submit applications are strictly adhered to:       

• Summer Semester: February 1
• Fall Semester: March 1
• Spring Semester: October 1
   

Not all courses that students can enroll in will qualify for high school credit.  It is important to know that admission to courses may be limited because of program requirements, prerequisites and/or space availability.
 

Students interested in applying for this program should set up an appointment to speak with their school counselor.
 

Early College Credit Program Application

Students can begin their post high school education while in high school by taking advantage of several different opportunities. Transcripted credit allows students to take courses that are articulated with Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) for both high school and technical college credit.  

Transcripted courses are renewed by CVTC on an annual basis. Classes that are not renewed by CVTC will still be offered at the Chippewa Falls Senior High School without the opportunity for college credit. Other courses offered at Chippewa Falls High School are in the process of becoming transcripted.

Transcripted Credit Courses
CVTC Transcripted Credit Information

Start College Now (technical colleges) programs allow Wisconsin public high school students to take courses at an institution of higher education for high school and/or college credit. This program has rules, regulations and deadlines. Be sure to allow yourself enough time so you can meet the deadline to apply. 

Dates for students to submit applications are strictly adhered to:

• Fall Semester: March 1
• Spring Semester: October 1
   

Not all courses that students can enroll in will qualify for high school credit.  It is important to know that admission to courses may be limited because of program requirements, prerequisites and/or space availability.

Students interested in applying should set up an appointment to speak with their school counselor.
 

Start College Now Application

Dual courses provide a convenient and affordable way for students to earn concurrent high school and college credit, while developing key skills for future success. In a dual credit course, you will experience the challenge of college curriculum while in a high school environment. 

Students are responsible for the cost of the college credits (approximately $100 per credit) and the grade will appear on a university transcript.

Dual Credit Courses

High School Academies are a series of courses that lead into a degree program. Students who successfully complete an Academy earn both high school and technical college credit. High school academies are held off campus and offered through CVTC. Approval may be subject to associated academy fees.

Criteria:     

• Must be a junior or senior
• Must be in good academic standing
• Display acceptable behavior and attendance as determined by school policies
• Specific Academies may have additional requirements/criteria
   

High School Academy Information & Process

Project Lead The Way (PLTW) is about applying science, technology, engineering, and math through a project-based, hands-on approach to solve complex, open-ended problems, in a real-world context. Students who successfully complete a PLTW course AND score a specific score on the final may be eligible for college credit at some colleges and universities.

Project Lead the Way Courses

Cooperative Academic Partnership Program (CAPP) courses provide a convenient and affordable way for students to earn concurrent high school and UW-Oshkosh college credit, while developing key skills for future success. In a UW-Oshkosh CAPP course, you will experience the challenge of college curriculum while in a high school environment. Students are responsible for the cost of the college credits (approximately $100 per credit) and the grade will appear on a university transcript.

CAPP Courses