Parent tells board Rush High lacks AP options; district says scheduling and CCP expansion under way

Joellen Dank, a South Euclid resident and parent, told the board during public comment that her junior was unable to enroll in multiple honors courses this year because of scheduling and that the family now lacks certainty about advanced course availability for next year.

"Our high achieving junior found out that he could not take honors level classes in English, science, and math, because of scheduling," Dank said, adding that by the time the family discovered the limits this year it was too late to pursue College Credit Plus (CCP) options. She asked the board to "reach out to, find out the numbers of students who are interested in AP classes, for next year so that hopefully those can happen."

Superintendent Capel responded that the district's scheduling process is underway and that course request data are being reviewed. "We are enhancing the CCP offerings. Our staff has really stepped up, and we're getting them credentialed to be in house," Capel said. He added that AP sections will be offered if sufficient student demand appears on the district's course request board and that he expects to provide the board with an update in May.

Board members and staff discussed differences between AP and CCP. Capel noted CCP credits, when taken at partnering in‑state colleges, are generally accepted for college credit in Ohio, and that families aiming for out‑of‑state colleges should consider transfer rules. He also confirmed that CCP has administrative deadlines and credentialing steps; district staff said those partnership deadlines and the paperwork mean students cannot enroll at the last minute.

Ending: The administration did not promise additional AP sections at the April meeting but said it would report back to the board in May with scheduling outcomes and the number of students requesting advanced coursework.