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District outlines AP, dual-enrollment, CLEP and CTE pathways; 566 graduates earned at least one advanced designation
Summary
District leaders presented program data showing a broad menu of advanced academic and career pathways—27 AP exams, 17 dual-enrollment courses through MCC and CTE endorsements—and reported that 566 members of the class of 2024 earned at least one New York State "highest achievement" designation.
District administrators presented a detailed review of Advanced Placement, dual-enrollment (through Monroe Community College), CLEP credit-by-exam options and Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways at the June 10 board meeting, saying the offerings provide multiple routes to college credit and career readiness.
The presentation, led by Miss Land with Eric Blask (director of data and informatics) and Jim McEntee (director of business and mathematics), said the district offers 27 AP exams—the most in Monroe County and placing the district near the 90th percentile statewide—and 17 dual-enrollment courses through MCC. Staff noted that dual enrollment and AP are complementary: AP emphasizes a single external exam while dual enrollment reflects a full-year college-level course and may transfer differently depending on the receiving college.
Key numbers and guidance given to families: staff advised that the College Board recommends 1–2 AP exams per year in grades 10–12 (3–6 total), and emphasized that students should check prospective colleges’ credit-transfer policies. Administrators said about 48 percent of students have taken at least one dual-enrollment course and that the district’s dual-enrollment options are particularly helpful for students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch because some community-college credits can be earned at no cost to those students.
CTE and endorsements: staff explained that a CTE endorsement in business requires five credits (some prescribed), including a full year of accounting and a full year of Microsoft Office plus financial-literacy coursework; completing the endorsement also requires a multi-part assessment. Administrators said that designation can yield direct benefits—one college contacted the district about admitting a student to an honors program based on their CTE coursework.
Outcomes: the presentation noted that 566 members of the class of 2024 earned at least one New York State "highest achievement" designation (examples include Regents with advanced designation, Regents plus dual-enrollment, AP scores of 3+, and seals such as biliteracy). Staff also shared seven example student transcripts from the class of 2024 illustrating different pathways (arts, trades/auto, culinary, business dual-credit, technology, child development and math/science).
What the board asked: board members praised the initiative and suggested providing sample pathway packets to counselors and families to simplify course selection for incoming freshmen.
What’s next: staff said they will share the pathway examples with counselors and continue to expand CLEP and dual-credit opportunities where feasible.
