An Advanced Placement (AP) class is a college-level class you can take in high school. It's offered by the College Board (the same group that does the SAT) but taught by PSH faculty during the school day. These classes are typically more challenging than regular high school classes and cover topics in more depth.

At the end of the year, you can take an AP exam. for a fee. Students earn a score of (1-5). If you score high enough, some colleges might give you credit or let you skip an introductory course—so it could save you time and money in college!. 

Whether or not a school grants you college credit or uses the exam score for placement purposes, varies from college to college. However, if you navigate to the college website of the school(s) you are interested in, you can do a site search using the keywords "AP Credit". The school policy should be available for you to review.

To learn more about which classes offer an AP exam, how to register, how to pay, and how to request accommodations, visit PSH's AP website page 

Learn More About PSH's AP program

Dual CREDIT is often confused with Dual ENROLLMENT, described below. Dual Credit means you’re taking a class at Parkway South High School, taught by a PSH teacher, BUT you're also earning college credit through a partner college at the same time. 

You’ll get both high school and college credit for the same class—but the credits are recorded separately:

• You can still take the class for high school credit even if you drop the college credit.

• Grading might be different for the high school and college versions.

• Your high school transcript shows the high school credit.

• Your college transcript shows the college credit. (If you attend college later, you’ll need to request an official transcript from the partner college to transfer the credit.) 

Registering for the high school class at PSH, does NOT automatically enroll you in the Dual Credit program. You will still need to complete the registration process created by the partner college. 

The link below provides a complete list of all PSH classes available for Dual Credit. This list includes the partner college, college class name, and college course number. 

PSH Courses Available for Dual Credit

Review the links below for course costs, registration deadlines, withdrawal deadlines, and scholarship information for each program.

Seniors are given the opportunity to expand their high school schedule by attending college during the school day through Dual Enrollment programs. 

"Dual Enrollment" (often confused with "Dual Credit"- described above) means you are taking a college class on a college campus, taught by a college professor—while you are still in high school. 

The majority of PSH students will participate in the Dual Enrollment Programs at either Maryville University or St. Louis Community College. 

If you are considering Dual Enrollment, please discuss this option with your comprehensive school counselor to make sure the plan aligns with you meeting your high school graduation requirements. 

The links below will provide you more information about eligibility, the registration process, tuition, important dates/deadlines, and other relevant information. 

Maryville University Dual Enrollment Program

StLCC Dual Enrollment Program

The Missouri Seal of Biliteracy is a nationally-recognized award that honors the achievements of graduating seniors who are able to demonstrate proficiency in two or more languages. It symbolizes the hard work and dedication required to develop language proficiency and global competency.

The award exists on two levels, the Missouri Seal of Biliteracy and the Distinguished Missouri Seal of Biliteracy, dependent on the proficiency level demonstrated by the student.  This award will be denoted on the student's transcript upon graduation. 

Several Missouri universities, including Truman State University, Lindenwood University, Missouri State University, Missouri Southern State University, and the University of Central Missouri, offer college credit for the Seal of Biliteracy. Credit awarded can range from a few hours to over a dozen, depending on the language proficiency demonstrated and the specific assessment used.

Some universities, like UMSL, also recognize a "Distinguished Seal of Biliteracy" and may offer more credit.

learn more about the seal of biliteracy

Spark! provides high school students with dynamic, immersion-based student learning experiences to ensure students can understand and respond to an ever-changing world. 

To accomplish this task, the Parkway and Rockwood School Districts work collaboratively with business partners, community service and educational leaders to design and develop mutually beneficial learning experiences based on the interests of students and stakeholders.

Students earn high school elective credit for their participation in Spark! Sports Medicine and Spark! Bioscience. CTE credit is awarded for the other Spark! strands.  In addition, each Spark! strand offers the opportunity to earn college credit through various colleges and universities. If you have concerns regarding your credits for graduation, please contact your counselor.

Learn more about "Spark!"

The Early College Partnership (ECP) is a full-immersion, early entrance to college program located on the campuses of St. Louis Community College (STLCC) at Wildwood and Meramec.  Students attend the ECP for two years, replacing the junior and senior years of traditional high school. While in the ECP, students engage in a curriculum consisting of all college coursework taught by professors at STLCC.  Upon successful completion, students earn an Associate of Arts degree, as well as a high school diploma.

Learn More About ECP