College & Career Readiness

Pathway and Life Skills Pathways articulates the benchmarks our school district is using to create college and career ready graduates.	Early College Columbia Heights High School partners with Anoka-Ramsey Community College to offer FREE college classes at CHHS. Eligible students can earn up to 60 college credits through Advanced Placement and Early College courses.
Advanced Placement Classes designed to offer capable students an opportunity to study college-level material while in high school.	AVID AVID (Advanced via Individual Determination) is a K-12 college-readiness system. The mission of AVID is to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society.
STRIVE The purpose of the Fridley-Columbia Heights STRIVE program is to motivate eligible CHPS seniors to discover their own strengths and talents in order to increase their potential and academic achievement.	Ramp Up to Readiness Our schools use the University of Minnesota's Ramp Up to Readiness program in advisory. Students meet in small groups with staff members throughout the school year to cover topics like school success today, goal setting, career interested, college possibilities, building a resume and keeping on top of grades now.
Arts The Heighten the Arts committee works to create, implement and sustain a life-altering education program for the CHPS community.	Power of You The "Power of You" program covers the cost of tuition and fees for two years or up to 72 credits. Minneapolis Community & Technical College St. Paul College
College Possible ACT and college application preparation, scholarship and financial aid support for juniors and seniors after school.	PSEO Qualified sophomores, juniors and seniors may attend free, on-campus college (and limited online courses).
Business & Engineering Classes that immerse students in design and construction.	Genesys Works Paid technology internships at corporate settings during the school day.
School to Work Juniors and seniors can explore career options through Century Community and Technical College - college credits may also be earned. This program is managed through Northeast Metro 916.	Technology Integration Technology is integrated into our classrooms in order to personalize the learning experience of our students.