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STUDENT VOICE
WE CHOSE DUAL ENROLLMENT Dual Enrollment opportunities are available to students in high school. They have the ability to take courses in which they may receive credit in high school as well as earning college credit. Dual enrollment courses are available through Rio Salado College and are available in a variety of content areas. Three students from Valley Vista High School sat down and shared their perspective on how dual enrollment has helped each of them in their academic career.
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Taking Dual Enrollment classes allowed me to hit two birds with one stone, by saving time and money completing college classes while in high school. It also held me to a higher standard compared to a traditional class and motivated me to work harder. My teachers provided individualized help and personal feedback on my assignments and assessments, assisting me in every way possible with challenges I faced. Dual Enrollment also offers a wide selection of classes for all majors. Earning college credit while still in high school is extremely beneficial and rewarding; all your hard work pays off!
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8 OCTOBER 2023
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Angela David, Senior, Valley Vista Dual Enrollment Courses Taken: 5 Career Interest: Business & Marketing
It is important that schools offer Dual Enrollment classes because it allows students to maximize their academic potential by earning college credit early. I knew that in the long run, the college credits I earned in high school would alleviate some of the course load I would have in college. It also permits students to become accustomed to the demands of college level classes. Taking Dual Enrollment has allowed me to develop study habits that will serve me well in a university setting and has familiarized me with the expectations of college work. There is even the opportunity to graduate with an associate’s degree while in high school!
Angelia Kelsay, Senior, Valley Vista Dual Enrollment Courses Taken: 4 Career Interest: Psychology & Business Analytics
