College Readiness
In Wichita Public School students have the opportunity to become College and Career Ready through a variety of programs and supports. Several post-secondary institutions in the area offer students a way to challenge themselves and get a jump on their post-secondary plans by earning both high school and college credit through an extensive range of concurrent and dual credit.
Future Ready Success Coaches support students in grades 9 - 12 by offering the following supports:
- Helping students develop plans for post high school
- Collecting and distributing materials related to the college and career search process
- Helping connect students with local business partners for internship and job shadowing experiences
- Helping students with information regarding financial aid and scholarships
You can find more information about each high school's College and Career Center on the school websites, under the Activities heading.
What is concurrent credit?
Students can earn concurrent credit through local post-secondary institutions, meaning they receive both high school and college credit for a class they attend at their high school, taught by WPS instructors. The courses available at each high school vary depending on the teachers on staff and their areas of expertise.
Concurrent Credit by High School
WSU Tech JumpStart Academies
WSU Tech's JumpStart Academies are technical education programs that WSU Tech has put into morning and afternoon blocks for high school students to be able to attend daily. These programs are free to students as they are covered by the Excel in CTE which is a state initiate to enhance career technical education in Kansas and better prepare high school students for college and careers.
What is dual credit?
Students can earn dual credit through local post-secondary institutions, meaning they receive both high school and college credit for a class they attend at another institution. Download the Guidelines for Dual-Credit Coursework for the steps necessary to enroll appropriately.
What is Advanced Placement?
Student can enroll in Advanced Placement (AP) classes. Students have to pass the AP Exam at the end of the semester to earn college credit. The amount of credit awarded is dependent upon the student’s score and the college or university requirement. A fee is charged to take the exam.
Post-Secondary Partners
Wichita Public Schools offers 25 careeer pathways for student success in today's highly skilled workforce. With the widest expanse of programs in the state, high school students can choose from high-demand opportunities such as health care, manufacturing, enigneering technology and criminal justice.
Through partnerships with Post-Secondary leaders, we are able to offer students dynamic opportunities to earn college credit.
Kansas Promise Scholarship
Classes covered by the Kansas Promise Scholarship are free to our students. Click below to see classes offered at WSUTech and Butler.
