Currently Attending High School
High school juniors and seniors can earn both high school and college credit at the
same time through a statewide partnership between local high schools and community
colleges.
High school students and recent graduates of Washington State high schools planning
to attend LCC may be eligible for alternative placement in Math and English classes,
resulting in considerable tuition savings.
High school students can earn dual high school and college credit in career and technical
education courses that will transfer to any Washington State two-year (and some four-year)
colleges.
GraduationPlus is a collaboration between Lower Columbia College and local school
districts to help more students achieve the dream of going to college and entering
rewarding and productive careers.
The LCC College in the High School program is a cooperative program between local
school districts and LCC. The program allows high school students the opportunity
to earn LCC college credit while simultaneously earning high school credit for approved
advanced high school courses.
High School Completion Options
Open Doors is a re-engagement program that provides education and services to older
youth, ages 16-21, who are significantly credit deficient or are more than one year
past their original cohort graduation date.
Designed for students 18 and over who want to earn a high school diploma and transition
into college-level coursework. Students can start at any time during the year.
Set of tests that when passed certify the test taker has met high school level academic
skills. The GED credential is widely recognized by colleges, training programs, and
employers as equivalent to a high school diploma.