AP and College in the High School

What is College in the High School (CiHS)?

• CiHS allows students to take real university courses at South Kitsap High School. By earning a passing grade, students receive college credits at no cost thanks to state funding under Senate Bill 5048. These credits go directly on a college transcript and are transferable to most colleges and universities.

Why Take CiHS Courses?

• Earn College Credits and Save Money: Courses typically provide 5 college credits per semester, significantly reducing future tuition costs.
• Earn More High School Credit: Many courses offer 1.0 or more high school credits per semester instead of the standard 0.5 credit.
• Taught by Qualified SKHS Teachers: Instructors meet rigorous university standards.
• Smooth Transition to College: Students experience university-level coursework in a familiar setting, helping them prepare for future academic success.
   

CiHS Courses for 2025-26 
SKHS will offer the following College in the High School courses: 

Central Washington University (CWU)

• Physics 111 & 112
• Pre-Calculus 153 & 154
• Biology 101
• Environmental Science 201 & 202
• Math (Statistics) 211
• English 101 & 102
• Literary Imagination 105
• ASL 151, 152, & 153
   

Eastern Washington University (EWU)

• U.S. History 111 & 112
• Chemistry 171 (Pending approval)
   

University of Washington (UW)

• Japanese 103 & 201
• Astronomy 101 & 150
• Spanish 103
   

Pending Courses

• Math 152 (Functions & Reasoning – slower-paced Pre-Calculus) (CWU)
   

Next Steps: How to Register

• February Registration: Students must sign up for CiHS courses during February registration for the 2025-26 school year.
• Check the Course Catalog: Prerequisites apply—see the course catalog or the attachment for details.
• AP or CiHS? Many CiHS courses are offered alongside Advanced Placement (AP) options, allowing students to choose once enrolled.
• Parent/Guardian Consent Required: Students under 18 need parent/guardian approval to participate.
• University Enrollment: After school approval, the university will officially enroll students in the fall.
   

New to CiHS? Here’s What to Expect

• First-time CiHS students will receive a university username and ID to set up their account.
• This account provides access to transcripts and university resources.
   

Take Advantage of This Opportunity

• This is a great chance for students to get ahead in college without the cost. We’re proud to offer these opportunities and look forward to supporting student success.

For questions, please contact your student’s counselor.

AP Exam Payment & Registration Information

• AP Exams occur each spring. Students should decide by November if they are taking AP exams. You can change your exam decision in MyAP at myap.collegeboard.org (all students are defaulted to “Undecided”, so it’s important that you go in and choose YES or NO).
   

Payment Deadline is Nov. 1:
If students are paying for exams:

• Pay for AP exams by November 1 via the ASB window or the SK webstore at Web Store
• If you prefer to go on a payment plan, set that up at the ASB window by November 1.
   

In order for students to qualify for free AP exams, you must complete all four steps by November 1:

1. A Free/Reduced Price Lunch form must be approved and on file
2. Parents must complete the Annual Verification and Acknowledgement process for each student (through Skyward) and and opt-in to consent the release F/R lunch status through the Annual Verification and Acknowledgement process.
3. “Pay” $0 for each exam through ASB (either at the window or online).
4. Students/parents must fill out the Annual Low Income Verification Form. You can get a printed copy from ASB, and return to ASB by November 1.

Please note that the exam fee waiver does NOT cover late/cancellation fees.

After students pay, AP Coordinators will log in to AP Registration & Ordering to verify that students are marked correctly for taking the exam.

AP Exam Fees:

• AP Seminar and AP Research: $147
• All other AP exams/portfolios: $99
• Cost for students who qualify for free/reduced price lunch: $0 (but you MUST follow the four steps above by November 1)
• Late Order Fee: $40 per exam

Note: Exam orders cannot be placed after March 14

• Unused/Canceled Exam Fee: $40 per exam

Please note: If a student drops an AP course, they are still responsible for the unused/canceled exam fee.

More info on AP exam fees can be found on the AP website at 2026 AP Exam Fees.

How Do My AP Exam Scores Turn Into College Credit?

• Every college and university handles AP exam scores differently. Some award credit for every exam score of 3 and higher. Some many give credit for scores of 4 and higher, and some may not give credit at all. Some may award credit as electives, while others may be classes you need for your major. Please click on this link to learn more about AP credit policies at colleges and universities in Washington state.
   

If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to our AP staff:

• Mandy Wood 
  woodm@skschools.org