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Board hears district overview of dual-enrollment, AP and technical-credit programs; staff outline transfer, cost issues
Summary
District staff summarized post-secondary options available to New Berlin students — AP, on-site and off-site dual enrollment, WCTC transcripted credits and academy options — and discussed credit transferability and costs to the district and families.
District staff presented an overview of post‑secondary opportunities available to students in the School District of New Berlin, saying the programs aim to reduce time to degree, expand career pathways and provide hands-on experiences for students who do not plan to pursue a four‑year college degree.
The presenter, identified in the meeting as Kelly, told the board that 96% of the Class of 2024 graduated with at least one college‑level coursework experience and that 43% of graduates finished with a career‑based learning experience such as an internship, co‑op or youth apprenticeship. Kelly said district students took 1,595 credits through Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) during the 2023–24 school year.
Kelly described the district’s menu of options: Advanced Placement (more than 23 AP courses offered);…
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