Earning College Credit While Enrolled in High School

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Advanced Placement Courses and Exams

Many universities accept AP exam credits.
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International Baccalaureate Courses

The International Baccalaureate has high standards of teaching, leadership, and student achievement.
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College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) Exams

Learn more about how this exam can be used to fulfill college credits.
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Concurrent Enrollment

It is possible to receive both high school and college credit for the same course. Check out this page to learn more about how the process works and where you can get more information.
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Dual Enrollment

Dual enrollment courses are taught at the high school by an FCPS teacher and offer college credit through agreements with a college or university.
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Earning a General Education Certificate

Learn more about how to use a combination of high school and college coursework to help you achieve this certificate.
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Early Online College with Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA)

Early Online College is a collaboration with FCPS and Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) that offers high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to take up to two college courses per semester online. There is no cost to students.

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Early Online College with Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA)

Early Online College is a collaboration with FCPS and Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) that offers high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to take up to two college courses per semester online. There is no cost to students.
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Parent Advocacy Handbook: High School Grades 9-12

High school is a time of academic and career choices for teens. They must decide whether to take regular, Honors, Academy, Advanced Placement (AP), or International Baccalaureate courses.
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Parent Advocacy Handbook: Thinking Beyond High School

A goal of FCPS’ Portrait of a Graduate is to provide opportunities for emerging adults to learn skills to be successful after high school. Parents can help their student develop these skills by working with teachers and school staff. The Parent Advocacy Handbook explains how to help your student.
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Earning a General Education Certificate

Learn more about how to use a combination of high school and college coursework to help you achieve this certificate.
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Dual Enrollment

Dual enrollment courses are taught at the high school by an FCPS teacher and offer college credit through agreements with a college or university.
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Advanced Placement® (AP)

The Advanced Placement® (AP) Program provides academic college preparatory coursework in the major subject fields. AP classes emulate introductory college courses, preparing students for selective universities and colleges.