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AP, Dual Enrollment, Dual Credit, and Honors Classes

AP Scholars: 18
AP Scholars with Honors: 12
AP Scholars with Distinction: 24

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Dual Enrollment, Dual Credit, Advanced Placement, and Honors Classes. What are they?

Timothy offers Dual Enrollment, Dual Credit, Advanced Placement®, and Honors classes (in addition to regular classes). Some classes get you college credit (often at a fraction of the cost) while you are still enrolled at Timothy Christian High School, and some do not. Here are the distinct differences:

Dual Enrollment

Dual Enrollment means just that — a student is enrolled at two places (one of which is Timothy). Students may take classes at Grand Canyon University, College of DuPage, Colorado Christian University, and Elmhurst University. Upon successful completion of the class, students may transfer the college credit to the college of their choice. Students must verify that their choice of a college/university post-high school will accept the credit.

• GCU and CCU offer countless online, asynchronous classes, which students can take during study hall. Students can attend in-person classes at College of DuPage and Elmhurst University. 
• Students must take responsibility for transferring classes to their college of choice.
• This option does not affect a student’s high school GPA.

Dual Credit

Dual Credit allows students to earn both high school and college credit. To earn college credit, students must pass a Dual Credit class with a C or better. The grade earned will be part of the student’s college academic record. Unlike AP classes, students do not have to pass a standardized exam to earn college credit. College admissions counselors may consider Dual Credit grades during the admissions process.

• Students earn both college credit and high school credit. 
• This option affects a student’s high school GPA. 
• Timothy only offers one Dual Credit class at this time (Honors Chemistry).
• Students must take responsibility for transferring classes to their college of choice.

Advanced Placement® (AP) Classes

Timothy offers many Advanced Placement® (AP) courses, but students can utilize Sevenstar online for even more AP classes. The AP program develops college-level courses that high schools can choose to offer and corresponding AP exams that are administered once a year. In order to gain college credit students must score a 3 or higher (in some cases a 4 or higher) to earn college credit. Each college has different minimum scores.

1. Students must take the AP exam to earn college credit. 
2. AP classes taken at Timothy are weighted and will affect a student’s high school GPA.
3. Online AP classes do not affect a student’s GPA.
4. Students must send AP scores to their college of choice. 
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Advanced Placement Scores

• AP 2D Art and Design: 3.8
• AP Biology: 3.71
• AP Calculus AB^¹: 3.57
• AP Computer Science A^²
• AP English Literature & Composition^¹ : 4.19
• AP Human Geography: 4.19
• AP Physics 1³: 4.21
• AP Physics 2^³: 4.14
• AP Spanish Language & Culture: 3.88
• AP Statistics^²
• AP Studio Art & Design: 3.83
• AP US Government & Politics: 3.84
• AP US History: 3.77

152 Students took 314 AP™ exams with an average exam score of 4.07. 90% of the scores were equal to or better than 3.0.

^{¹ Through Colorado Christian University
² Independent Study Through Sevenstar™
³ Algebra-Based}

Honors Classes

Honors classes cover the same or similar material as regular classes, but provide more depth and insight into the subjects at hand. More challenging content means studying takes more time, projects require more work, and tests are more challenging. Students do not receive college credit for Honors classes, but for many, the rigorous coursework along with like-minded peers is rewarding. College admissions counselors usually look favorably on Honors classes on a student’s high school transcripts.

1. No college credit is given for Honors classes. 
2. Honors classes taken at Timothy are weighted and will affect a student’s high school GPA. 
3. Online Honors classes do not affect a student’s GPA, however, the student will receive high school credit.

• H Chemistry¹
• H Physics
• H Biology
• H Pre-Calculus
• H Algebra 2
• H Geometry
• H English 11
• H English 10
• H English 9
• H Spanish 4

^{¹ Through Colorado Christian University}

In-person and online classes outside of Timothy can range from $250–$750 and are not included in tuition. Consult your academic advisor about scheduling Dual Enrollment classes a semester in advance.

Grand Canyon University Online Dual Enrollment

Timothy Christian High School students may take college credit courses online through Grand Canyon University. Grand Canyon University (GCU) has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) since 1968. This gives students a headstart on college level classes. Your college counselor will help you check to make sure the course does not have a prerequisite and that your future college of choice will accept the credit.

• There are over 100 courses available to take through Grand Canyon University.
• Students have a broad range of courses from which to choose.
• The registration process is rolling.
• Asynchronous online courses run for 7 weeks and count for 4 college credits.
• A 3.0 cumulative high school GPA is required unless otherwise specified.

Through the Learning Management System, GCU’s online classroom, interactive forums allow online Dual Enrollment students to network, interact, and participate with their peers and professors when collaborating on projects and assignments. Learn more about GCU Dual Enrollment gcu.edu/individual-courses/dual-enrollment

Colorado Christian University Dual Enrollment and Dual Credit

Colorado Christian University is a four-year liberal arts university accredited by the Higher Learning Commission; therefore, credits transfer to many colleges and universities nationwide.

Online Dual Enrollment

Timothy students can also take CCU Academy online courses, which are taught by Colorado Christian University instructors. The courses are designed specifically for high school students who wish to have a faith component integrated with their general education coursework. The online Academy courses are offered three semesters per year in 10 to 15-week blocks.

In-Person Dual Credit

Honors Chemistry is taught in-person at Timothy by chemistry teacher Mr. Adamski. Students receive both Colorado Christian University credit and Timothy High School credit. Learn more about CCU Dual Credit and Dual Enrollment ccu.edu/academy

Elmhurst University In-Person Dual Enrollment

Timothy students on a rigorous math pathway may take additional advanced math coursework in person (after completing AP Calculus AB at Timothy) through Elmhurst University. Alternatively, Elmhurst University offers many other courses for which a student may be dually-enrolled, and students may take up to two classes at Elmhurst University free of charge. Students must work with their academic advisor to schedule in-person classes at Elmhurst University well in advance.

College of DuPage In-Person Dual Enrollment

College of DuPage offers an Early Admissions Program for high school students who are under age 18. Eligible students can take college-level courses in-person at COD’s campus, many of which are offered nights and weekends. Learn more at cod.edu/academics/academic_opportunities/high_school_students