PHOTO BY: Cate Emma Warren
INNOVATIVE LEARNING
DUAL CREDIT
GROWTH student contribution by Cate Emma Warren
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s students began selecting the courses for next school year, they noticed a wider variety of dual credit class options. Through Prosper ISD, students can take Dual Credit classes through Collin College. Students are choosing classes based on their interests, hobbies and credit requirements. Now they are also able to use their high school schedule to prepare for collegiate level learning and employment opportunities for the future. Dual Credit courses enable students to have the chance to earn credit for both their high school transcript and their college GPA. During the 2022-2023 school year, PISD students will be able to earn more than 50 hours
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of college credit, with help from the new Collin College campus in Celina. Superintendent Dr. Holly Ferguson said her goal is to provide more opportunities for academic advancement. “The importance of dual credit while in high school provides our students the ability to earn college credit at a very affordable rate,” Dr. Ferguson said. “Our students can learn how to begin to navigate college expectations while still living at home with their families and having the support of our school staff. In addition, students who take dual credit courses have more likelihood of earning an additional degree beyond a bachelor’s degree.”
