College Credit
I want to get a start on earning college credit.
Pattonville offers a range of opportunities for students to begin earning college credit while still in high school. Both at Pattonville High School through dual credit and Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and off campus through Pattonville Early College Options-- a collaboration with St. Louis Community College-- students can begin their college journey.
Advanced Placement (AP) Courses
AP courses taken on a high school campus using a college-level curriculum. Students earn high school credit, but college credit is dependent on passing an exam at the end of the course and earning a certain score. Individual universities establish which score is needed and whether they will accept the credit. Pattonville offers several AP (Advanced Placement) classes in a variety of subjects.
Dual Credit Courses
Dual credit courses are taken on a high school campus using a college-level curriculum tied to a specific university. Students take classes and earn college credit with their high school teacher, who is also an approved instructor for the college or university. Individual universities determine if they accept the credits. Pattonville offers over 30 dual credit classes in a variety of subjects. Many of these courses are available through our career pathways. Learn more about our career pathways here.
Want to learn more about these specific courses? See a list of all college credit and Advanced Placement courses PHS offers here. To learn more about any of these courses, check out the Pattonville High School Course Catalog.
Off Campus Opportunities
Pattonville Early College Options enables students to earn credit toward their high school diplomas while taking college classes on one of the campuses of the St. Louis Community College (STLCC). Students can choose one of the following:
Early College
Pattonville Early College Options
Begin your college experience now! Students earn both high school credit and college credit while attending classes on one of STLCC campuses during their junior and/or senior year. Students taking part will attend STLCC full-time. Courses can be used to complete an associate degree at STLCC after high school graduation or eligible courses (CORE 42 courses*) can be transferred to any public, Missouri four-year college or university.
Dual Enrollment
Students who aren't participating in Early College and who meet admissions requirements for STLCC might have the opportunity to take a college course either online or in-person with an instructor at STLCC. These are approved on a case-by-case basis.
Contact
For questions about college credit opportunities at PHS, contact Dr. Jon Fitzgerald.