LC Dual Credit Opportunities
College Credit. High School Experience. No Trade-Offs.La Center High School offers multiple ways for students to earn college credit, all while staying connected to their school community.
LC’s Dual Credit Program allows students to earn both high school and college credit at the same time, often for little or no cost. Most options are available right here on the LCHS campus, so students benefit from daily support, familiar teachers, and a smoother transition into college-level work.
Dual Credit Informational Video. Click on the image below to view.
Why Consider Dual Credit?
Families choose dual credit programs for many reasons. At La Center, these opportunities help students:
- Save money on future college tuition
- Earn credit from local colleges or universities
- Explore potential careers and college majors
- Experience college-level learning in a supportive environment
- Stay engaged in the high school experience while getting a head start on the future
How Dual Credit Works
Through partnerships with local colleges and universities, LC students can challenge themselves and plan for the future, all without missing out on the high school experience.
Dual credits can be earned in the following programs:
- Career & Technical Education (CTE) Dual Credit
- Advanced Placement (AP)
- College in the High School (CiHS)
- Running Start
CTE Dual Credit, Advanced Placement and College in the High School are all offered on the LCHS campus. Running Start is offered at participating local community or technical colleges.
Comparing Courses at a Glance
| Program | Where It Happens | How Credit Works | Best For Students Who… |
|---|---|---|---|
| Career & Technical Education (CTE) | LCHS campus | Earn credit by completing hands-on, career-focused classes | Want to explore careers and learn job-ready skills |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | LCHS campus | Take a college-level class and earn a qualifying score on the AP exam | Are strong test-takers and want to challenge themselves |
| College in High School (CiHS) | LCHS campus | Earn college credit by passing college-level classes taught at LCHS | Want to earn college credit with little to no tuition cost |
| Running Start | Local college campus | Attend college classes and pass to earn credit | Are ready for independence and a college environment |
Explore Each Program
Career & Technical Education (CTE) Dual Credit
- Where: LCHS campus
- Earn credit by: Completing hands-on, career-focused classes that align with college standards
- Best for: Students who want to explore careers and gain job-ready skills
- Credits through: Clark College and Lower Columbia College
- Available Courses:
- Auto Technology (5 credits)
- Microsoft Office Suite (5 credits)
- Accounting (5 credits)
- Baking and Cooking (2 credits)
- Anatomy and Physiology (6 credits)
- Financial Literacy (5 credits)
- Career Choices (3 credits)
- Students can earn up to 31 credits
Advanced Placement (AP)
- Where: LCHS campus
- Earn credit by: Taking a college-level course and scoring well on the AP exam
- Best for: Strong test-takers looking for academic challenge
- AP Courses at LCHS:
- Biology
- Environmental Science
- Seminar
- Language & Composition
- Literature & Composition
- Physics
- Pre-Calculus
- Calculus
- Human Geography
- US History
- Government & Politics
- Psychology
- Students can earn up to 60 credits (depending on scores and college policy)
College in the High School (CiHS)
- Where: LCHS campus
- Earn credit by: Passing college-level courses taught by LCHS teachers
- Best for: Students who want university credit without tuition cost
- Partner colleges: Central Washington University, Eastern Washington University
Note: Some CiHS courses align with AP classes. Students can choose the option that best fits their goals
Running Start
- Where: Local college campus
- Earn credit by: Successfully completing college classes
- Best for: Juniors and seniors who are ready for independence and a college environment
- Considerations: Requires self-management, transportation, and schedule coordination
Ready to Get Ahead?
Contact our counselors to begin prepping for the future, without missing a moment of the high school experience.
Julia Bronson
julia.bronson@lacenterschools.org
Molly Johnson
molly.johnson@lacenterschools.org