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External Courses

External Course Application Process  

 

EXTERNAL COURSE CREDIT: A maximum of 20 credits of coursework will be accepted from external institutions. Courses may be used for acceleration, advancement, or elective credit, but cannot be used for original credit core courses required for a high school diploma. BEFORE enrolling in the course, student must turn in application & all required documentation for approval. These courses are fee-based and generally cost $200-$400 per semester. PYLUSD is not responsible for any part of those fees. External credits reflect on your high school transcript only if you follow the right steps and update your advisor with your final grade. Turn in the external course application to the College & Career Center to have it reviewed upon submitting it to your counselor for approval.

 

Step 1: Finding an Institution

  • Click the A-G Course List & select an accredited institution of your choice
  • Once you’ve chosen an institution, click on their link & print the following 2 documents
    • Page 1 - showing institution details, including UC/CSU approval
    • Page 2 - The page that lists the course you are taking
                       

 Step 2: Application

 

 Step 3: Approval & Registration

  • Turn in application & all documentation to your counselor for approval. Ms. Cazares in the College and Career Center can help ensure documentation is complete prior to submitting application to counselor. 
  • Once approved by counselor, register with the provider you chose & pay any applicable fees
  • After completing the course, have the provider send official transcripts to: EHS Counseling Office
 

Most Popular:

  • Silicon Valley High School - Click here
  • Learn4Life - Click here
  • APEX Learning Virtual School - Click here
  • Brigham Young University Independent Study (BYU) - Click here
  • K12 International Academy - Click here
  • Method Schools - Click here
  • National University Virtual High School - Click here
  • UC Scout - Click here
  • Mt. Sac High School Referral - Click Here
 

Alternate Options:

  • Accelerate Education Online Academy - Click here
  • Connections Advanced Academies Cyber High - Click here
  • Edgenuity - Click here
  • Education Program for Gifted Youth Online w/ Stanford University (EPGY) - Click here
  • Florida Virtual School - Click here
  • Keystone School Laurel Springs Online - Click here
  • Liberty University Online High School Courses - Click here
  • Thesys International - Click here
  • VHS, Inc Virtual High School Global - Click here
  • K12 online - Click here
 

Step 1: Review the course catalog at the college you plan to enroll in. Research the subject class they are offering aligns with the class you are looking for.

 

Step 2: Download the college forms, fill them out and turn them in to the community college.

 
Fullerton Community College instructions:
    • Click here to start the college application process.
    • Click here for the catalog of classes.
    • Click here for the special admit form you will need to complete once you receive your college student ID #
Santiago Community College instructions:
    • Click here to start the college application process.
    • Click here for the catalog of classes.
    • Click here for the special admit form you will need to complete once you receive your college student ID #
    • Click here to log-in to your SCC account.
Santa Ana Community College instructions:
    • Click here to start the college application process
    • Click here for the catalog of classes
    • Click here for the special admit form you will need to complete once you receive your college student ID #
Orange Coast Community College instructions:
    • Click here to start the college application process.
    • Click here for the catalog of classes.
    • Click here for the special admit form you will need to complete once you receive your college student ID #
Cypress Community College instructions:
    • Click here to start the college application process.
    • Click here for the catalog of classes.
    • Click here for the special admit form you will need to complete once you receive your college student ID #
 
Note: You will need to apply to the school, wait a few days to receive your student ID from the school, and then will need to fill out a Special Admit Form from that school to grant you permission to attend the college while enrolled as a high school student. 
 
 
Complete the following NCAA Eligibility steps if you’re taking the course to meet NCAA eligibility requirements
    • Go to: www.eligibilitycenter.org → High School Administrators → List of NCAA Courses
    • Enter the CEEB/ACT Code for the institution you chose
    • Print & attach the following 2 documents:
      • The page showing that the institution meets NCAA nontraditional core-course legislation
      • The page that lists the course you are taking

*Once you complete the external course, you must order an official transcript from the college and have it sent to EHS if you are adding it on your high school transcript. You may use parchment to make college transcript requests.

 

Please note:

The University of California (UC) does not allow online courses in laboratory science and visual / performing arts to satisfy entrance requirements. Also, online classes that meet NCAA are limited.
 
Disclaimer: The Counseling Department provides this list as a service to students and parents. It is used for informational purposes only. We cannot endorse any outside program or verify qualifications or appropriateness of any online provider.