College in the High School

Parents of sophomores and juniors:

Tahoma offers College in the High School courses through both the University of Washington (UW) and Central Washington University (CWU). These classes allow students to earn both graduation credit toward a high school diploma and college credit for a two or four-year college degree.
Using the same curriculum and materials as those used at the university’s main campus, Tahoma High School teachers who hold at least a master’s degree teach a College in the High School course offered through UW, CWU, or both. As a result, students have the opportunity to take college classes without having to leave the high school campus. To participate, students register for college credit in these courses. Those who complete the coursework with a qualifying grade receive college credit from the university.

For example, a student in pre-calculus who wants to earn college credit from Central Washington University completes the registration materials, pays for tuition, and then attends class with Mr. DeBolt, Ms. Innes, or Ms. Shirley at Tahoma. After completing the course, the student can request an official transcript from CWU for 5-10 credits in quantitative math, which is a freshman requirement at most universities.

The following College in the High School courses are available at Tahoma High School for the 2017-18 school year.

• College Computer Prog. II (UW CSE 143)
• College Literary Analysis (UW ENGL 111)
• College Writing (UW ENGL 131)
• College French (UW FREN 103)
• College Spanish (UW SPAN 103)
• Advanced College Spanish (UW SPAN 201)
• Pre– Calculus (CWU Math 153/154)
• College Geology (CWU GEOL 101)

If you are interested in learning more about College in High School courses, please join us for College in High School Night on Thursday, January 5, 2017 from 7:00 - 8:30 pm. You can also contact Charisse Braun, AP/College in High School Coordinator, at cbraun@tahomasd.us.