Blue Ridge Schools will be expanding its offerings for dual-credit courses.
On the WHOW Morning Show Monday, Superintendent Dr. Hilary Stanifer indicates dual-credit courses are no longer for just bigger school districts and Blue Ridge is exploring expanding its offerings.
Dual credit courses have taken on the form of online and in-person offerings. Dr. Stanifer explains they have a teacher on staff that could lead one of the English offerings through the program with Parkland College.
While some districts have been able to offer dual-credit courses to students for no cost, that is not something Blue Ridge Schools can do at this time, however, Dr. Stanifer indicates it would be less than $50 for students to take these courses.
Blue Ridge Schools will also consider offering a course to students on learning the basics of being a college student like not having class every day and understanding the requirements of college. Dr. Stanifer feels this will be very beneficial for their students and give them a leg-up and confidence walking into the college atmosphere on day one.