• Opportunities to earn college credit while in high school

    NOCTI Test

    • NOCTI is the leading provider of industry credentials and resources for career and technical education (CTE) programs across the nation. NOCTI credentials measure the skills needed by the future workforce. Students gain confidence in their skills and educators can validate learning and enhance the credibility of their programs. Due to online learning Anoka-Hennepin will not be doing NOCTI Testing in the 2020-2021 school year.

     

    Secondary Technical Education Program (STEP)

    • a high school specialty program in a college setting. It is an extension of each high school, where students can explore careers, take academic courses, and can earn high school and college credit. We invite you to explore the specific career opportunities and learn more about what STEP can do to help your student achieve their college and career goals. Transportation is provided from each home high school. The best thing is, this is all free and part of Anoka-Hennepin Schools!

     

    Articulated Credit (AC) 

    • Earn Technical or Community College credits for courses completed in high school.
      • 10, 11, 12 grades
      • Stay in your own high school with your friends and the teachers you already know
      • Explore career opportunities through high school courses
      • Complete your college program sooner, save time and money
      • Choose a specific Technical or Community College career program or a major that may lead to transfer options to a university

     

    Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO)

    • A program that allows 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students to earn both high school and college credit while still in high school. 

     

    Advanced Placement (AP)

    • College level courses that require students to work at a high, rigorous level and complete additional outside work/reading outside of class. AP classes can prepare you for the college experience.

     

    International Baccalaureate (IB)  *offered at Champlin Park HS only

    • A rigorous program for 11th and 12th grade students interested in an honors pre-university or pre-workplace course of study. The IB Diploma Programme is a two-year, full time commitment at Champlin Park High School. The IB Career Programme is a two-year, full time commitment that combines IB Diploma courses with career and technical courses, some of which could be at STEP. Spaces are available for students from all Anoka-Hennepin high schools.

     

    Bilingual/Multilingual Seals  

    • Minnesota has a system to reward students for proficiency in one or more languages. Students will have a notation entered on their transcript to reflect proficiency in multiple languages and college credit can be earned by students in grades 10, 11 and 12.