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Dual Enrollment Information

San Marino High School & Pasadena City College Dual Enrollment Program

San Marino High School is excited to partner with Pasadena City College (PCC) to offer Dual Enrollment classes right here on the SMHS campus, after school!

What is Dual Enrollment?

  • Dual Enrollment classes are college courses taught at SMHS.
  • Students earn both high school and college credit simultaneously.
  • Unlike AP exams, there is no final exam that determines college credit; college credit will be determined by course performance and final grade. Students do NOT sit for AP exams equivalent to dual enrollment courses.
  • Courses are free of charge, although students may be responsible for textbooks or supplies.
  • Dual Enrollment is open to 9th (Spring Semester ONLY), 10th , 11th and 12th grade students.

What is Concurrent Enrollment?

  • Concurrent Enrollment refers to college classes taken on the PCC campus, alongside college students.
    These courses do not appear on the SMHS transcript.
  • Students should not enroll in concurrent courses that replace or overlap with required SMHS courses.

Key Information for Students & Parents

Before enrolling in Dual Enrollment, please consider the following:

Academic Records

  • Grades earned in dual enrollment classes are permanently recorded on both:
    • Your San Marino Unified School District (SMUSD) high school transcript
    • Your Pasadena City College transcript

  • Poor performance (low grades or dropping classes) can:
    • Affect eligibility for financial aid
    • Impact admission to four-year universities
    • Negatively influence academic standing and athletic eligibility

Parent Agreement (FERPA Notice)

  • All college courses are governed by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
  • Parents will not have access to their child’s college academic records, including:
    • Grades
    • Transcripts
    • Course progress
  • College-level content will not be modified for high school students.

Student Responsibilities

Students participating in Dual Enrollment must:

  • Consult with their SMHS counselor before enrolling to ensure course appropriateness
  • All Students must be in good academic standing to participate in dual or concurrent enrollment
  • Meet California Residency Requirements for PCC (or pay fees if ineligible)
  • Follow all PCC academic and student policies
  • Monitor their grades and communicate directly with PCC professors
  • Meet all college academic deadlines independently
  • Understand that all coursework and grades are permanent parts of their academic record
  • Purchase any required textbooks or supplies, if not provided

Guidelines for Concurrent Enrollment Classes

Concurrent Enrollment allows students to take college courses on the Pasadena City College (PCC) campus, outside of their regular SMHS schedule. All concurrent enrollment forms need to be filled out when submitted to your counselor. Blank forms will be returned to the student. Please review the following guidelines carefully:

  • Graduation Requirements Come First- Students must complete all required courses for graduation through San Marino High School.
  • Talk to Your Counselor-  Students should consult with their SMHS counselor before enrolling in any concurrent enrollment class to ensure it supports their academic plan.
  • Do Not Replace High School Courses- Students are strongly discouraged from enrolling in concurrent courses that:
    • Overlap with SMHS courses, or
    • Attempt to replace a course required for high school credit
  • No Credit on SMHS Transcript- Concurrent enrollment courses will not appear on your SMHS transcript and will not count toward your high school GPA.

 

Questions?

Contact your San Marino High School counselor for personalized guidance or more details about eligibility and course selection.

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