USD 262Valley Center Public Schools

Dual and Concurrent Credit Options

1)  Students must have a minimum (current & cumulative) 2.0 GPA  
2)  Dual Credit/Concurrent Credit courses are available for Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors, however most courses are targeted for juniors/seniors.
3)  Several courses have prerequisites (passing) courses.  
4)  Academic test scores apply to some courses/programs, prior to enrollment, i.e. ACT, Accuplacer, EdReady scores, higher GPA.  For core content eligibility click here.
5)  Check for Kansas Board of Regents Transferability HERE

WSU Tech
1) Steps to enroll at WSU Tech 
2) Need to pay for your WSU Tech tuition?  View STEP 6
3) Questions:  Contact Ms. Seacat, [email protected] or 755-7070
4)  How to find your WSU Tech textbook, e-textbook, or online e-resource (Video Tutorial)

WSU Tech, Block Programs for Juniors & Seniors Only

WSU Tech Summer Enrollment
1) Determine which course(s) you are wanting to take, to see your options go to WSU Tech Course Schedule HERE. Refrain from taking classes you can take for DC while attending VCHS, see list above. 

2)  Determine if there are any prerequisites, double check that you meet them (ie courses, test scores).  

3)  Research if there is a textbook, supplies, or online fees that will need to be purchased and identify the cost of the course, to determine if it is within your budget.  

4) Complete the online application process here: https://sites.google.com/view/wsutechdc/steps-to-enroll

5)  Log in and check your WSU Tech Blackboard HERE to verify enrollment and go to your myWSUtech account HERE to pay the tuition.  For log in and technical help call the IT Help Desk at (316) 677-9906.

Notes:

• Summer college credits are not applied to the VCHS transcript or towards VCHS graduation requirements.  
•  Questions-Contact Mrs. Allen or call WSU Tech at (316) 677-9680.

Butler Community College Early  College Academies

Andover: 

• Business & Entrepreneurship
• Cyber Security 
• Engineering Studies
• Game & Simulation Design
• Augusta: 
• Culinary Arts

• Welding

• Education
• Health Science
• Humanities 

Notes and Important Links: 

• Most block programs are 1-4th hour or 4-7th hour of a student's course schedule
• Butler Community College Early Academy
• Some of the above programs offer online courses
• Application/Acceptance process is required
• USD262 does NOT provide transportation to these locations
• Books/e-resources are the responsibility of the student
• Tuition and fees apply to some courses, but not all.  This is dependent upon the program.  
• VCHS  Block Notification, Commitment and Transportation Form

• Agriculture Science
• Animal Science
• Plant Systems
• Power, Structure, & Technical Systems
• Construction
• Engineering & Applied Math
• Health Science 
• Production-Welding
• Mobile Equipment (Automotive)
• Networking-IT

Notes and Important Links:

• Most block programs are 1-4th hour or 4-7th hour of a student's course schedule
• Newton Career & Technical Education
• Application/Acceptance process is required
• Tuition is FREE, based on the Excel in CTE funding
• Books/e-resources/materials are the responsibility of the students. 
• VCHS  Block Notification, Commitment and Transportation Form  Transportation is not guaranteed, check with the Post Secondary Coordinator prior to enrollment.  

Other institutions are considered on a case by case basis.