Out-of-District Coursework Policy

What is dual enrollment (CCAP)?

Dual enrollment allows high school students to take college courses on their high school campus. SCUSD partners with Mission College through a College and Career Access Pathway (CCAP) agreement, which allow students to earn college credit while earning their high school diploma.

Can Kathleen MacDonald High School students take CCAP classes?

Yes. KMHS students may take CCAP classes offered at Wilcox High School and Santa Clara High School, as long as the course does not conflict with our bell schedule. 

What is concurrent enrollment? 

Concurrent enrollment allows high school students to take college courses directly through the community college. These courses are offered in-person or online. As a high school student, college courses are free and can be taken at a California community college. 

Who is eligible to take a community college class? 

Each community college has its own enrollment process and eligibility requirements based on student age and grade level. Visit the community college's website to review eligibility requirements and enrollment steps.

Are community college classes free to high school students?

Yes. Enrollment fees are typically waived for current high school students through dual or concurrent enrollment programs. Students are generally responsible only for the cost of textbooks and other required materials. To learn about Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) courses, students should check with their school counselor or the community college's Admission & Records Office. 

How do I apply for dual or concurrent enrollment at a community college?

Application steps may vary from college, but generally include the following: 

1. Complete the SCUSD Out-of-District Course Approval Request Form. 
2. Once approved, start the application process online with a California community college. 
3. Meet with your high school counselor. 
4. Complete and submit your dual/concurrent enrollment form to the community college. 
5. Register for college classes. 

Which Out-of-District courses appear on the SCUSD transcript?

Only courses that fulfill SCUSD graduation requirements, including remediation and approved coursework. 

Can students take Out-of-District courses for enrichment only?

Yes. Students may take out-of-district courses for enrichment only. These courses will not appear on the SCUSD transcript and will remain on the college transcript. 

Students are responsible for reporting all college courses on college applications and submitting official transcripts during the application process. 

How do I add an Out-of-District course to my SCUSD transcript?

After completing the course, the student must request an official transcript from the institution where the course was taken. The transcript must be sent directly from the institution to the registrar via Parchment or by mail in a sealed envelope. Once the registrar receives the official transcript, the course will be added to the student's SCUSD transcript and reflected in Aeries. 

Each college or institution has its own transcript request process, which can be found on their website. 

Send official transcripts to: 

• Registrar: Jessical Morales
• Email (for questions only): jmorales@scusd.net

Does the registrar accept unofficial transcripts?

No. The registrar requires an official transcript sent directly from the institution. Unofficial transcripts, including screenshots or PDFs, will not be accepted. Transcripts sent by students or parents via email are also not accepted; they must be sent through Parchment or in a sealed envelop. 

Do Out-of-District courses receive extra grade weighting?

No. Out-of-District coursework, including Honors and AP, and college classes, does not receive extra grade weighting on the SCUSD transcript. 

Will dual or concurrent enrollment affect my high school GPA?

Yes. Dual and concurrent enrollment courses will affect a student's high school GPA if the course is added to the SCUSD transcript. 

Should students add college courses to the SCUSD transcript?

Usually not. Because out-of-district coursework, Honors and AP, and college courses are not weighted, adding them to the SCUSD transcript may lower a student's high school GPA. 

However, students are still responsible for reporting all courses taken outside of SCUSD on their college applications. The outside institution will issue its own official transcript, which students may send directly to colleges. 

Will college classes taken during high school affect my college GPA and college applications?

Yes. College classes will affect a student's college GPA, even if taken during high school. All out-of-district coursework, including community college courses must be reported on college applications regardless of the grade earned. 

Can dual or concurrent enrollment credits transfer to other colleges?

Transferability varies by college or university. Students should meet with both their high school counselor and a college advisor to confirm whether the colleges they plan to apply to will accept credits earned through dual or concurrent enrollment programs.