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AA Degree
Students who choose this option will graduate as seniors with both a YHS diploma and a SPSCC Associate of Arts Degree. This will allow students to transfer to Washington 4-year colleges or universities as juniors, just two years away from earning their bachelor's degree!
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Advanced Placement (AP)
Advanced Placement courses are college-level courses offered in high school. AP courses include extensive reading and writing. Students in AP courses may earn college credit if they perform well on rigorous national AP tests. Students enrolled in an AP course are encouraged to test their knowledge and may earn college credit with high scores on these tests. Ask your school counselor for assistance in selecting courses that will prepare you for success in any AP course that interests you.
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College in the High School
This program provides high school students the opportunity to earn college credit in approved high school courses for a reduced tuition. Contact your high school teacher of the particular courses for more information.
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CTE Dual Credit
Some Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses allow students to earn technical college credit while in high school. In order to receive credit, students must achieve a minimum grade each semester in their courses and meet other required competencies. Upon achievement of all criteria, instructors will assist students in registering for technical credit through the SERS registration system.
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Running Start
The Running Start Program allows 11th and 12th grade students to take college level (100 or higher) courses, tuition-free, at the state’s community and technical colleges and participating state universities. Students earn both college and high school credit. Please contact your YHS counselor regarding admissions and enrollment requirements.
