Dual Credit Courses
Dual Credit Courses
Dual credit courses provide students the opportunity to earn both high school and college credit while taking the course. Courses are aligned with the college curriculum but are taught by D155 instructors in our high schools. Credits earned are often transferable to any college, not just the awarding university. Currently, we have Dual Credit partnerships with both McHenry County College and the University of Illinois. Students are responsible for any tuition or fees associated with the dual credit course by the college or university. As all Dual Credit courses are aligned to the college curriculum, they will earn AP®/Dual Credit level weighting.
The grading scale at MCC is different from CHSD 155. MCC does not award letter grades with pluses or minuses, which is different from the grading system in CHSD 155. For instance, a B+ earned in CHSD 155 is a B at MCC. As a result, it is possible that the grades reported on the MCC and CHSD 155 report cards and transcripts will vary.
It is important to note that students in dual credit courses are starting their college transcript with the grades earned in their dual credit classes. Additionally, students need to make sure to follow any drop deadlines set by the college, which may be different than high school deadlines.