Fast-Track to College Credits: Middle & High School Pathways

Completed by 12 learners

Ages 12-17

Live One-Time Class

Join our class to learn how middle and high school students can earn college credits through various resources. Discover how your child can graduate high school with an associate's degree and save on college costs.

Academy for Gifted Youth

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5.0

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(23 reviews)

Live video meetings

Meets once

1-18 learners per class

50 min

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What's included

1 live meeting

50 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

US Grade 8 - 11

Beginner Level

Class Description

What We’ll Do! 🧠📚

In this class, you’ll learn how to earn college credits while still in middle or high school through CLEP, DSST, ALEKS, Sophia, Study.com, Straighterline, Saylor Academy, and Modernstates.org. 🌟 We’ll cover everything you need to know about these programs and how you can use them to get ahead. 🏅 You’ll discover how to test out of exams with practice questions and find the best resources for success. 📘

Our class is structured with a mix of lecture, interactive slides, fun video clips, and group discussions. 🎥📊🗣️ My teaching style is friendly and engaging, ensuring everyone has a chance to participate and ask questions. You’ll get plenty of opportunities to interact with me and your classmates. 🤝👩‍🏫

Parents will receive a detailed handout with all the resources and references discussed. 📝 This class is all about empowering students to take control of their education and start earning college credits early! 🚀

Learning Goals

Learning Goals

What You’ll Learn! 🎯📚

	1.	Understand different programs that allow you to earn college credit in nontraditional ways. 🌟
	2.	Learn how to use practice questions effectively to prepare for exams. 📝
	3.	Discover strategies to earn college credits and potentially graduate with an associate’s degree. 🎓
	4.	Gain insights into planning and managing your educational journey to maximize college credit opportunities. 🚀

Join us to kickstart your journey to earning college credits and get a head start on your future! 🌟📘

Other Details

Learning Needs

Supporting All Learners! 🌈✨ This class is designed to support unique learning needs, including ADHD, dyslexia, and ASD. We use engaging visuals, interactive discussions, and a flexible pace to ensure everyone can follow along and benefit.

Parental Guidance

There is no content in this class that may be upsetting or scary to learners, and no extra safety precautions are required. 😊 We won’t be using any media content that needs an official rating, nor any third-party tools that require accounts. 📚 The class content is designed to be informative and engaging for all participants. 🌟

Pre-Requisites

Prerequisites Ready to Learn? 🏁📖 No specific prerequisites required! Just bring your curiosity and a willingness to learn. No previous classes or special skills needed. Everyone is welcome! 🌟🤗

Supply List

External Resources 🌐📱

Learners will not be expected to use any external apps during this class. 😊 However, they will be provided with a comprehensive list of valuable resources after the class to explore on their own.

These resources will help learners and parents further explore the options for earning college credits while still in middle or high school. 📝

Learner Supply List 📝📚

Learners will need the following materials for the class:

- A notebook and pen/pencil for taking notes 📝✏️
- A printed copy of the handout 📄

All other materials, including the curriculum and resource list, will be supplied by the teacher. No additional purchases are necessary.

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Sources

Sources 📚🌐 For this class, we will reference the following websites and resources to provide accurate and up-to-date information: • CLEP: clep.collegeboard.org 🌟 • DSST: getcollegecredit.com 🏅 • ALEKS Math: aleks.com 🔢 • Sophia Learning: sophia.org 📘 • ACE Repository: acenet.edu 🏛️ • Study.com: study.com 🎓 • Straighterline: straighterline.com 📖 • Saylor Academy: saylor.org 📚 • Modern States: modernstates.org 🚀 These resources will help students and parents understand the options available for earning college credits while still in middle or high school. 📑

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Academy for Gifted Youth

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