College Team

Benefits of College-Based Learning

College Readiness — This focus engages K-12 students, families and partners, with academic, social, emotional, and economic guidance from college access and higher education partner

College Access — This focus provides knowledge and resources for students to remove barriers and assist in navigating entry and acceptance to higher education.

College Success — This focus supports a student’s journey as they graduate high school and enter their college career to pursue their future career aspirations and placement

College Preparation Activities and Supports

For actions, supports, and more information on the financial side of college attendance, visit our College Bound Seniors page.

Early College Milestones: Grades 6th-9th

In partnership with University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati State Community and Technical College, Northern Kentucky University and other college partners, the college team is working to pilot early college readiness in grades 6-9, encouraging students to aspire to attend college, search for college and career choices that align with their dreams, and make the appropriate educational choices that lead to their collegiate success. More information on early college milestones will be available after the pilot year 2021-2022.
Beyond the Tassel Series

The Beyond the Tassel speaker series was created as an opportunity to connect with students and families around critical topics associated with college and career attainment. The series is streamed online via Facebook live every second and fourth Monday. Students and families get an opportunity to listen and ask questions of area experts in the college and career space.
CPS Alumni Student Panels (current college students and recent graduates)

Offered to CPS District 9th grade students, this program establishes an open dialogue between current CPS students, and current college students (or recent graduates) who hail from the district. Here, 9th grade students have the opportunity to hear about the college experience from the perspective of someone who was “in their shoes” just a few short years ago.

College Credit Plus (CCP) is a dual enrollment program that provides students in grades 7–12 the opportunity to earn college and high school credits at the same time by taking courses from Ohio colleges or universities. The purpose of this program is to enhance students' career readiness and postsecondary success, while providing a wide variety of options for college-ready students, at no or limited cost to students and families. Students interested in CCP opportunities can take classes on a college campus, online, or often within their CPS high school building. CPS continues to expand teacher training and college partnerships to offer CCP opportunities in each 7–12 school building. Program qualifications, timelines and course offerings can be found here.