Secondary Advanced Courses

Advanced Placement (AP) Courses - The Advanced Academic department coordinates the training and curriculum for the advanced placement and dual credit programs. Both programs provide instruction at a college level. Advanced Placement classes are taught with textbooks and syllabi based on a four year college curriculum. The teacher’s syllabus must be approved by the College Board to be called an “AP” class. Students must pass an exam at the end of the course to get college credit. AP credit is accepted by most state universities. As GT students are cluster grouped into the AP classes, all AP teachers are required to complete GT training in addition to a full week of training in an AP Institute.

Dual Credit/Co-Enrollment - Dual credit is offered at Tivy High School through Alamo Colleges. KISD offers dual credit courses in core courses such as English IV and US Government. In addition, various vocational courses are offered for dual credit for juniors and seniors who are accepted to Alamo Colleges. Junior College dual credit is accepted by many universities. Teachers of dual credit courses offered in core courses must have a master’s degree in their subject area, be accepted as an adjunct professor by Alamo Colleges, and complete GT training to provide appropriate differentiation for GT students who are cluster grouped in these classes.

Schreiner University offers co-enrollment courses for seniors who are looking for challenges beyond the high school campus. Seniors who meet the entrance requirements for early enrollment can take freshmen level courses at Schreiner during their senior year. With its close proximity, excellent teaching staff, and a beautiful campus, Schreiner University provides a wonderful opportunity for students to try university classes in a nearby setting.