While in high school, you’ll be able to take classes for free and get your feet wet on what college courses are like. Remember, though, your grade is part of your college transcript, so choose wisely and apply yourself! We recommend working with your admissions advisor to pick out the right classes for you.
Learn more about enrolling in ECAP.
Students who successfully complete these courses will earn an AACC certificate in business management, business communications, beginning the pathway to completing an Associate of Applied Science degree in business management, business communications. Ask your high school counselor for details. If you're interested in this option, check out the courses below to see what your schedule could look like.
Fall – junior year
On-site at 切萨皮克 High School (beginning fall 2024)
Spring – junior year
On-site at 切萨皮克 High School (beginning spring 2025)
Fall – senior year
On-site at AACC in Arnold or online asynchronous (beginning fall 2025)
Spring – senior year
On-site at AACC in Arnold or online asynchronous (beginning spring 2026)
Students attending the Center for Applied Technology – North (CAT-North) can earn college credits by enrolling in selected AACPS Career Technology Education (CTE) programs. You then just need to successfully complete your CAT -北方 program, and earn a C or better on the AACC college proficiency assessment(s).* Grades below C will not be reflected on your AACC college transcript.
*The Childhood Development Associate (CDA) program requires a grade of "B" or better to earn proficiency credit.
你可以赚钱 proficiency credit by completing this CTE program at 切萨皮克 High School:
The Early Childhood Education/Child Care Services program follows the high school Child Development Associate (CDA) Program of the National Credentialing Program. The CDA is nationally transferable, most widely recognized, credible and valid credential in the Early Childhood Education field. Students may earn the CDA in center-based programs, family child care and home visitors. Students complete 120 clock hours of child development education and 480 hours of experience working directly with children in licensed facilities. In addition to industry certification, students can also earn college credit.
For more information, contact your high school counselor or email Melanie Coleman, Instructional Pathways and Partnerships, 二次, at emcoleman1@warocolor.com.
The ProStart program introduces high school students to a variety of careers within the restaurant, food service and hospitality industry. Students will study and practice professional food preparation, preparation of international cuisines, food safety and sanitation, customer service relations, 会计, cost control and marketing, and will receive an introduction to aspects of lodging management. Students will follow the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation industry standard curriculum with the potential to earn a ProStart and ServSafe certification.
的信息, contact your high school counselor or email Melanie Coleman, Instructional Pathways and Partnerships, 二次, at emcoleman1@warocolor.com.
$12,000 Entrepreneurs Scholarship for students who want to start businesses.
