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UW in the High School
Feb 10, 2025

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UW in the High School, provided by University of Washington, is a partnership program with various schools across Washington state. It offers college-level courses to high school students on their home campuses. The main objective of this program is to provide high school students with the opportunity to earn college credits at a low to no cost, thereby promoting student success. Courses offered cover various fields such as computer science, humanities and social science, math, science, and world languages. This allows students to explore different areas of study while still in high school, enhancing their academic skills and paving the way for future academic pursuits. The program follows a timeline where new teacher applications open from January to April, training for new and veteran teachers takes place from May to June, and course syllabi approval occurs from August to September. However, exact schedule details for the courses are not provided. Instructors for the program include both new and veteran teachers who undergo training prior to the commencement of the courses. The instructors are selected through an application process which ensures that students are taught by qualified educators. Participation in the program is open to public school students in grades 9-12, and courses are also offered to private school students. The program has a high success rate with students earning college credits at a pass rate as high as 95% in recent years. This success serves as an indicator of the program's effectiveness in preparing students for college-level coursework and fostering academic achievement.

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Rishab Jain