College Credit Plus (CCP) allows high school students to take real college courses with college-level expectations. Because of this, CCP can be very rewarding but also challenging. Students in CCP courses should be:
Independent and able to work diligently
Responsible and accountable for assignments and deadlines
Mature, both academically and personally
Proactive and able to communicate effectively with instructors and faculty
Prepared for challenging work and new materials
Skilled with time management and balancing work
What questions should parents ask students?
Before choosing CCP, parents should talk about the expectations of CCP with their child and how the program might work for them. Key questions include:
Does the student want to pursue CCP?
Is the student ready for more mature, challenging coursework?
Will the student be comfortable advocating for themselves?
Is the students self-motivated and proactive already?
How will the student balance coursework with extra-curricular activities?
How does CCP fit into the student鈥檚 plans for the future?
Not sure if CCP is the right next step?
Parents can talk with a 51爆料 academic advisor or school counselor for more information on the benefits, expectations and responsibilities of CCP before making a decision.