Advanced Placement (AP)
Advanced Placement allows students to enroll in college-level courses while in high school, and gives them the opportunity to show mastery by taking an AP exam. Students will receive credit, advanced placement, or both at most colleges and universities. The amount of credit received varies by college, AP score, and course subject. Some colleges grant up to six college credits for a score of 5. Students are also able to move into a higher level class as a college freshman. This translates into a time and financial savings for each credit earned while in high school.
Advanced Placement (AP) Exam
AP exams are administered during the month of May. Every student takes the same AP exam at the same time. Each exam consists of two sections. The first section is made up of multiple choice questions. The other section consists of free-response questions in various formats; essays, audio taped responses, analysis of historical documents, extended problem solving, etc.
The AP grading scale is as follows:
5 = Extremely well qualified
4 = Well qualified
3 = Qualified
2 = Possibly qualified
1 = No recommendation
Students will receive their grade report in July. Most technical colleges, colleges and universities accept AP scores of 3 or above.
Career Clusters:
The Career Clusters are 16 broad occupational groupings that are used to categorize knowledge and skill sets for Academic and Career Planning purposes. As students discover and develop their interests and skills, they will utilize the career clusters for setting academic and career goals. Career Clusters use 16 broad groups of occupations and 79 pathways (sub-groups). The Career Clusters offer a wide range of options for students to explore all aspects of a business or industry.
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
A group of standardized tests that assess college-level knowledge in several subject areas that are administered at more than 1,700 colleges and universities across the US created by the College Board. Each institution awards credit to students who meet the college's minimum qualifying score, typically 50, but does vary. Click HERE to learn more about CLEP
Dual Credit:
Dual credit courses are college-level courses taught by our certified high school teachers. Upon successful completion (grade of C or above), the student will receive both high school and college credit. Credits appear on the student’s College transcripts and can be used for technical college programs, or can be transferred to other colleges or universities. To determine transferability of your course to your prospective college/university, use this University of Wisconsin System Transfer Wizard tool, or inquire with your school counselor.
NCAA-Approved:
NCAA schools require college-bound student-athletes to build a foundation of high school courses to prepare them for the academic expectations in college. JEDI Virtual School offers NCAA-approved courses in all of the core academic areas. For NCAA requirements to be met, the course must be 100% complete with no modifications. All summative exams will be proctored for student-athletes. Potential NCAA student-athletes should notify their Student Services Coordinator of their plans to play sports in college, as well as become familiar with NCAA requirements on the JEDI website and NCAA website.
Programs of Study:
Programs of Study are sequences of Academic AND Career Technical Education courses to help students attain a postsecondary degree or industry-recognized certificate or credential within a career cluster/pathway.