College In The High School Options

Students in 11th and 12th grade at The King’s School may choose to start earning college credits that will appear on their high school transcript through the following options. Getting started with these advanced courses in high school is beneficial in that they cost a fraction of the price of college tuition, and they help some students to fulfill prerequisites that a given college may have for their admission. For more information about how our college courses are weighted, please read all about “Quality Points and Weighted Averages” in our School Handbook. It is a good idea to check with your potential colleges of choice to make sure they accept certain courses.

Special Diploma Designation

College In The High School SUNY ADK - In our classroom!

The King’s School partners with the State University of New York Adirondack by offering WRITING 101 (fall semester) and ENGLISH 101 (spring semester) and PERSONAL FINANCES right here at King’s in your student’s own classroom. Mrs. Girling offers ENGLISH 101 in 11th/12th grade, and Mrs. Bunting offers PERSONAL FINANCES to any 11th or 12th grader who applies. (11th graders have to pass a competency test to qualify.) Information about how to register can be found here.

College In The High School HVCC - ONLINE

The King’s School also partners with Hudson Valley Community College who offer online college courses at an extremely affordable rate to high school students. Any advanced level course that is not offered at The King’s School can be taken through HVCC. Their online courses for the Spring begin on January 21, 2025 and the deadline to register is January 6, 2025. Information about how to register can be found here.

Grand Canyon University, Arizona - ONLINE

The King’s School also partners with GCU who offer online college courses at an extremely affordable rate to high school students. They call it “dual enrollment.” Any advanced level course that is not offered at The King’s School can be taken through GCU. Information about how to register can be found here.

MOAS - Model Organization of American States - in our classroom!

This 11th/12th grade Social Studies honors course at The King’s School also gives students three college credits upon completion. MOAS focuses on enhancing the leadership qualities of students through the study of economic, political, and security issues facing the Americas today. They engage in diplomatic work and present what they have learned at an exciting end-of-year event in Plattsburg with hundreds of other students from around the area. Register at The King’s School main office to enroll your student.