Huntley High School presents our Dual Degree program in partnership with McHenry County College, which offers current Huntley 158 students the opportunity to earn an Associate of Arts degree concurrently with their high school diploma. This program provides an additional path for our students to advance their college and career goals in a meaningful, cost-effective way.
The course of study that students who are chosen based on a good fit for the program, would enter into at the end of their sophomore year. A course sequence includes a combination of
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HHS internal courses
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Dual Credit courses taught at HHS that receive MCC credit
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Optional qualifying AP courses
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Credit-bearing MCC courses taught through MCC
To the greatest extent possible, this course of study will offer a flexible sequence that would allow students to complete an Associate of Arts degree from McHenry County College at the same time as they complete all HHS graduation requirements.
Program Concept
The course of study that qualifying students would enter into at the end of their sophomore year. A course sequence includes a combination of
- HHS internal courses
- Dual Credit courses taught at HHS that receive MCC credit
- Optional qualifying AP courses
- Credit-bearing MCC courses taught through MCC
To the greatest extent possible, this course of study will offer a flexible sequence that would allow students to complete an Associate of Arts degree from McHenry County College at the same time as they complete all HHS graduation requirements.
STUDENT APPLICATION PROCESS – *APPLICATION CLOSES Tuesday, December 6, 2023*
The ideal candidate for the Dual Degree program is any student who has displayed a commitment to their academics, is willing to be challenged over the summer and through exposure to college level coursework, is looking to transfer to a four-year university, or would like a head start on their college curriculum or career opportunities. A holistic review process is used to help determine if the program is a good fit for the student.
Step One: Interested students & families attend an informational meeting: November 1, 2023 Register HERE
Step Two: Application Process
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Teacher Recommendation Form (2 teacher recommendations are required)
Step Three: Application review process by a committee of qualified application readers
Step Four: Notification of acceptance from HHS
Step Five: Orientation for Dual Degree participants and families: Date TBD