College in the High School (CHS)
College in the High School is a program where students earn college credits by taking classes at their high school. Many of the courses offered are part of a typical high school student’s schedule. The college credits available can be applied toward many college or university general undergraduate requirements. Students stay enrolled in their high school; take courses with their high school teachers; elect to have their high school grades applied to a college credited course; and reduced tuition is charged with some financial support for students in need.
Bellevue College Student Process Guide (PDF)
Is This Program the Right Dual Credit Option for You?
- Where are your academic strengths? This program is for students who prefer earning credit based on regular course work and assessments. If high stakes, comprehensive exams are not your thing, this may be a great option for you.
- How will these credits transfer to higher education institutions? Scroll down to “How are Credits Earned?” to learn more.
- Is it important that all credits and grades appear on a college transcript? All CHS credits and grades will appear on a college transcript.
- Is location important? Students take CHS classes at their own high school.
- Cost: Free (New for 2023-2024)
Who Teaches the Courses?
The high school teacher is approved to teach the College in the High School class.
Where Do You Take Courses?
Students take classes for college credit at their high school.
How are Credits Earned?
High School Credits: Every 5 college credits with the CHS program counts for 1 high school credit. Some courses will generate more high school credits. The Bellevue School District Course Catalog provides this information. For example, Pre-calculus counts for 2 high school credits because it is aligned with 2 college courses: Bellevue College Math& 141 and Math& 142 and will earn 10 credits.
College Credits: College credits earned in the College in the High School program generate a college transcript and transfer to most colleges or universities. Use the college course number from the 2023-24 College Course Numbers table to help determine transferability.
College credits earned in the CHS program are widely accepted in Washington State colleges and universities. Learn more here:
Transferring credits to private colleges or out-of-state colleges or universities:
- Transfer crediting varies from institution to institution. Search college name and transfer equivalency guide to research transferability of credits to potential institutions.
How Much Does This Cost?
Free
How Do I Get Started?
Register with the college for the term of each class. The high school teacher will provide timeline and registration instructions.
College in the High School Courses:
English Language Arts
- AP Language and Composition
- AP Literature and Composition
- Senior English
- Advanced Studies in English
- IB Literature HL 2 – IHS only
- IB Language and Literature HL 2 – IHS only
Math
- Pre-Calculus
- Business Precalculus
- Mathematical Models
- AP Statistics/Introduction to Statistics
- Introduction to Data Science
- Business Calculus
- AP Calculus AB
- AP Calculus AB/BC
- Advanced Calculus
- Linear Algebra/Differential Equations
- Advanced Calculus/Differential Equations – SHS only
Science
- Anatomy and Physiology
- AP Biology/IB Biology SL
- AP Chemistry
- Physics of the Universe – BBPS only
- Marine Science – NHS only
- The Brain and Addiction – NHS only
Social Studies
- AP Modern World History
- AP US History
World Language
- French 3
- French 4
- Spanish 3
- Spanish 4