High School Articulation: High school courses taken by high school students during the traditional school day, courses are aligned with a community college course in the same discipline, courses are taught by the high school faculty, on the high school campus, serves high school students only.

Dual Enrollment: College courses taken by high school students, courses typically offered on the high school campus during the traditional school day, courses are typically taught by high school faculty who meet community college minimum qualifications, these courses serve primarily high school students.

Concurrent Enrollment: College courses taken by high school students outside of the traditional school day, courses are typically offered on community college campus, courses are taught by community college faculty, and they are open to the public.

All three methods provide high school students the opportunity to get a “jump-start” on their education – saving valuable time and money in the process! In addition, students will gain confidence in their ability to complete college work which should help them to transition into post-secondary education much easier.

What is high school articulation?

A: An articulated high school course is one in which a determination has been made that a course offered at the high school level is comparable to a specific community college course. High school students have the potential to earn college credits while still in high school.

Do all high school classes qualify for articulation?

A: No, typically the introductory level courses linked to college Career and Technical Education (CTE) certificates and degree programs are options for articulation, and vary by college. Click on the college links for more information about articulation at each college site.

Who can participate in an articulated class?

A: Any high school student that wants to earn college credit. Articulated courses are taught at a college level, and college level work and maturity are expected.

What is the student’s responsibility in regards to high school articulation?

• Create an OpenCCC Account.
• Complete the college application.
• Create a student account in CATEMA, and link to their teacher and class period.
• Fulfill the minimum requirements to obtain credit. Though they vary by college, typically a student must pass the class and final exam with a “B” or better. Click on the college links for more information about specific requirements at each college site.

How much does this cost?

A: Absolutely nothing. There is no fee to apply to a California Community College. And there are no fees associated with earning articulated credit.

I don’t want to major in this subject, can I use this credit for something else?

A: Yes, In addition to applying articulated credit toward a CTE Certificate, many classes can also be used to meet general education requirements, units needed for an Associate Degree, and/or Transfer to a four-year college or university.

I plan on attending another community college after high school. Can I use these credits there?

A: Yes, articulated credit can be used towards a CTE Certificate or to meet general education requirements and/or units needed for an Associate Degree, or transfer to a four-year college or university. Of course each college is different and may have different requirements, so you will want to check with the college you are attending to find out how you can use your articulation credit. You will need to request your official transcript from the college that awarded your articulated credit, and have them sent to your college of choice so that they may review your college coursework to determine how those credits can be used at their institution.

I am going straight to a four-year college after high school. Can I use these credits there?

A: Each college is different and may have different requirements. It is always up to the receiving college whether to allow outside credit. Typically, articulated credit can be used to meet general education requirements, elective credits, and/or units needed for a major at a four-year college or university. You will need to request your official transcript from the college that awarded your articulated credit, and have them sent to your college of choice so that they may review your college coursework to determine how those credits can be used at their institution.

What if I don’t pass my high school course?

A: If you do not pass your high school course with the minimum grade requirement, no college record will be generated, therefore the course will NOT be listed on a college transcript. It will be like you never took the college class. It will, however, still show up on your high school transcript with the grade you earned.

What is CATEMA and why do I need an account?

A: The Career And Technical Education Management Application (CATEMA) system is a web-based system for managing information relating to advanced educational courses, schools, students, teachers, counselors, administrators and staff. Students will need to set up an account, and enroll themselves in the articulated class(es) they are taking so that teachers can make credit recommendations for their students. Colleges will download information at the end of the year to have articulated credit posted to every student record showing successful course completion.

What is the role of the teacher in regards to high school articulation?

• To communicate with students and their parents about earning college credit via their articulated class early in the school year.
• Add all articulated class sections into CATEMA at the beginning of each semester/school year.
• Ensure students have completed the college application, set-up their CATEMA account, and registered for their class(es) in CATEMA.
• Accept/not accept each student enrollment in their class(es) in CATEMA.
• Assign grades and recommend credit/no credit in CATEMA at the end of semester/year for each student on their CATEMA roster(s).
• Renew articulation agreements as they expire.
• Advise college should course content change
  

What is the role of college faculty in regards to high school articulation?

• Work collaboratively with secondary teachers and other college personnel to review requests to articulate coursework.
• Approve articulation agreements.
• Promote ongoing dialogue with secondary sites to ensure that the curriculum standards set by the college are maintained and promote student progress.