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Richfield High outlines CIS, AP, PSEO and biliteracy pathways; officials cite thousands of college credits earned
Summary
Richfield High School leaders told the school board that students are accessing multiple college-credit pathways — Concurrent Enrollment (CIS), Advanced Placement, PSEO, Seal of Biliteracy and CTE articulation — reporting 6,102 CIS/AP credits earned from 2021–24 and substantial tuition‑equivalency savings.
Richfield High School presented a consolidated update on college-credit options to the Richfield School Board on Nov. 10, saying the district offers Concurrent Enrollment/College in the Schools (CIS), Advanced Placement (AP), Post‑Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO), a Seal of Biliteracy pathway and Career & Technical Education (CTE) articulation agreements.
“CIS is a partnership with the University of Minnesota,” Principal Collins said, describing a model in which RHS teachers are credentialed so students earn both a high‑school transcript and a University of Minnesota transcript for the same course. Collins listed sample CIS offerings including college algebra, physics by inquiry and a new creative problem‑solving course.
Administrators said CIS and AP participation and success are monitored separately but complement one…
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