Skip to Main Content
Wenatchee Valley Technical Skills Center

Earn College Credit While Attending High School

Students can save thousands of dollars towards college credit through a number of dual-credit programs available in Wenatchee School District.

Dual-credit programs allow students to earn high school and college credit simultaneously. Students can earn dual credits by completing college courses like Running Start, College in the High School, and Wenatchee Valley Technical Skills programs, or by completing standardized exams like Advanced Placement. Students who earn college credit are more likely to graduate high school, enroll in college, and complete college degrees.

Don’t miss out on an opportunity to earn college credits for a fraction of the cost they would be when you’re attending college.

Dual-Credit Programs Offered in Wenatchee School District

Running Start

Washington's Running Start program allows 11th and 12th grade students to take college courses at Washington’s community and technical colleges and at Central Washington University, Eastern Washington University, Washington State University, and Northwest Indian College. Running Start courses are regular college courses offered on the college campus. Students pay no tuition; however, they do pay for textbooks, fees, and transportation.

 

College in the High School

College in the High School (CHS) programs provide college-level academic courses to 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students. Courses are taught at the high school, by high school teachers, with college curriculum, college textbooks, and oversight by college faculty and staff. Students pay tuition. Some state subsidies are available for rural and small schools and for low-income students. “College in HS provides opportunities to receive college credit while in the high school environment at a fraction of the cost,” says Associate Principal Ricardo Iñiguez. “Providing options for students to receive college credit is a win win for both the student and the university. Students who are looking to attain college credits but still be a part of the high school experience are able to do so thanks to the College in the HS opportunity.”

 

Advanced Placement

Advanced Placement (AP), classes enable students to take college-level courses, taught by high school teachers, at the high school. Upon completion of the course, students take a standardized exam. Scores from the exams are considered by colleges, and varying levels of credit are awarded. Students do not pay tuition, but do pay fees for the final standardized exams. Fee waivers are available for lower-income students.

 

Tech Prep

Tech Prep allows high school students to earn college credits through Career and Technical Education classes such as Accounting, Engineering Technology, Health Occupations, Web Design and more. Tech prep allows you to earn credits toward a two year degree or possibly increase your rank in the military.  Students gain valuable occupational skills and related work experience and families save money on tuition books and lab fees. Average cost of 5 credit course at WVC $380 + books, lab fees and parking. The cost to enroll in Tech Prep is $15. For a complete list of classes and more information go to wvc.edu/techprep.

 

Wenatchee Valley Technical Skills Center 

Several Wenatchee Valley Technical Skills Center classes offer Tech Prep opportunities too. Students need to have a B or better grade to qualify for college credits. Here are some classes that may earn college credit:


  • Automotive Technology - Wenatchee Valley College - up to 8 college credits

  • Automotive Technology - Universal Technical Institute (UTI)

  • Criminal Justice/Police Science - Wenatchee Valley College - up to 10 college credits

  • Computer Technology - Wenatchee Valley College - up to 20 college credits

  • Videogame Programming - Wenatchee Valley College - up to 5 college credits

  • Collision Repair Technology - Walla Walla Community College - up to 24 college credits

  • Culinary Arts - pending approval at Renton Technical College

  • Fire Science - pending approval at Wenatchee Valley College


 

Contact your school counselor or principal to learn more about dual credit programs.

Upcoming Events

April 1

Spring Break (No School)

Start: Apr 1, 2024 End: Apr 5, 2024

Multi-Day Event

April 9

Board Meeting

6:00 PM

April 15

Board Workshop

1:00 PM

This site provides information using PDF, visit this link to download the Adobe Acrobat Reader DC software.