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District highlights ASU partnership offering 30 college credits to students
Summary
Superintendent and staff described the FHU partnership with Arizona State University that lets students earn up to 30 ASU credits at no cost; the district said ASU has featured Fountain Hills as a model and will expand the program to allow sophomores to enroll next year.
Administrators told the Fountain Hills Unified board on April 2 that the district’s partnership with Arizona State University (referred to in the meeting as FHU) allows high-school students to earn up to 30 ASU credits at no cost to families. Presenters said the program is popular, that ASU has chosen the district as a model for marketing materials, and that administrators will allow sophomores to enroll next year (three courses sophomore year, three junior year, four senior year to reach the 30-credit total).
Why it matters: Offering college credits in high school can reduce future tuition costs and potentially make the district more attractive to families. Board members asked whether other districts might replicate the program; administration said the district’s small size and donor support make it difficult for larger districts to replicate easily.
Details: Administration credited staff and community partners for the program’s success and noted ASU filmed on campus for promotional materials. The board and trustees discussed enrollment and long-term benefits for students, including potential credits, AP-course complementarities, and local model status for the ASU partnership.
Next steps: Administration will expand sophomore eligibility next school year and continue to coordinate with ASU and local partners.
