Can I take courses at a community college?

Yes. Community college classes are recommended for high school students who are ready.
Parents need to understand that college classes taken while in high school are recorded on the
student’s permanent college transcript. It is particularly recommended to take advanced math and
science courses at the community college. Each community college has its own requirements,
which will include paperwork signed by the parent and by school staff. Inquire at your local
community college for their requirements and procedures. Make sure and inquire about the
enrollment process far in advance of the beginning of the semester so that paperwork can be
processed.

Riverside County Community College Information
San Diego Community College Information

How much high school credit is granted for a college course?

Julian Charter School has established a policy that one college class of 3 or more credits will count
for one year of high school or 10credits. PE classes and workshops or practica in various
courses which are less than 3 college credits each will count for one semester of high school work.
How many courses can I take at a community college each semester?
The State of California allows a high school student to take up to 6 college semester units, with
both the high school and the college receiving money from the state for the student’s attendance.
At JCS, this usually translates to 2 courses a semester. With this accounting, a student can get
credit for up to 4 classes per year from the local community college.

Can I take just any classes at a community college?

Each student should to discuss with the academic counselor which courses need to be taken and
how they fit in with the 4-year plan for graduation from high school. Courses which the student
wants to use for college credit also should be chosen carefully and should be those which are
included on the colleges Intrasegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) – a list of
course which will be accepted by the University of California and the California State Universities
as meeting their lower division general education requirements. Students should inquire at the
local community college for a list of which courses are transferable to where.

How much does it cost to take a class at the community college?

The community colleges charge fees based on the number of units take. Other fees are also charged
when registering. You may check with your local college for exact fees. Textbooks and required
supplies are an additional cost. For home study students, Julian Charter School will reimburse the
required fees and the cost or required textbooks and supplies once the students has passed the
class with a grade of “C” or better. Original receipts must be submitted. Please see the
reimbursement policy for details. If academy students take college classes, the cost will not be
reimbursed because the academy programs are comprehensive and provide the necessary classes.
Each community college has different rules for high school student enrollment. It is the responsibility of the parent and student to contact the community college to get the information and forms needed. Each community college also has a concurrent enrollment form for high school students. All forms need to be submitted to the Academic Counselor two weeks prior to enrolling in courses.

The following are the Community College rules:

• Only courses identified as UC/CSU transferable will transfer in as college prep.
• Students may take no more than 2 courses at a Community College each semester and request reimbursement for fees/materials.
• JCS will grant high school credit for a passing grade.
• Enrollment status for community college (or ROP coursework) must be documented on the student’s Master Agreement.
• In order for parents to receive a reimbursement, students must complete the class and receive a satisfactory grade.