Wilson SD approves University of Pittsburgh dual-enrollment agreement for AP psychology

The Wilson School District Board on July 21 approved a dual-enrollment agreement with the University of Pittsburgh that lets students taking the district's AP Psychology course earn three college credits through Pitt for a total fee of $225.

Board members said the agreement increases options for students and may save families money compared with local community-college tuition. "This is going to give our students so many more options," Board member Mrs. Denny said, noting that community college credit often costs about $225 per credit compared with $225 for three Pitt credits under the agreement.

The dual-enrollment plan will be offered alongside the district's AP curriculum. Students may take the AP exam or opt to pay for the University of Pittsburgh credits; board members said both options will remain available. "This is another great example of choice in the Wilson School District," Administrator Doctor Trickett said, explaining the district aims to offer options that fit different students' pathways.

The motion to approve 9.2 was moved by Doctor Kennedy and seconded by Mrs. Denny. The roll call recorded eight votes in favor and one abstention (Mr. Schneider). The board did not amend the agreement during the meeting.

The district said six full sections of the AP Psychology course are expected to have the option for dual enrollment; additional implementation details, such as enrollment deadlines and whether parents must sign a separate consent form for college credit, were not specified at the meeting.

The board approved the measure as part of its Teaching & Learning agenda; the vote was recorded later in the meeting as "8 yes, 1 abstain."