Advanced Placement classes expose students to college level coursework. An indicator of college readiness is if the student earns an A, B, or C in the course or receives a 3+ on the optional placement exam. 

Most AP courses have prerequisites. AP courses are independent of the AP exam, so the exams may be taken without taking the course. 

Students earn grades in AP classes based on class performance. Earning a 3+ score on AP Exams is considered passing; however, some colleges require a score of 4 or 5 for a direct credit transfer. 

AP Courses offered at Memorial during the 2025-2026 school year: Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, European History, Human Geography, Language and Composition, Literature and Composition, Macroeconomics, Statistics, Physics, Psychology, United States Government and Politics.

Start College Now classes allow high school students the opportunity to take up to two courses at a time at a Wisconsin  Technical College. 

Classes are available for students in grades 11-12, and you can take a maximum of 18 credits, including Early College Credit Program. Students must be in good academic standing, and admission requirements are set by the postsecondary school. The courses you choose may not be comparable to any ECASD course. There is no guarantee that a student will be able to enroll in the post-secondary course after it is approved by ECASD.  The most common reason for a student not being able to take a course after ECASD approval is that the post-secondary institution does not have space in a class.  If a student is not able to be admitted to a class for this reason their application may not be amended.

Students will earn 0.25 high school credit per 1.0 Wisconsin Technical College semester credit.

Transportation is the student responsibility. ECASD pays for books and course credits. However, the student is responsible for materials needed for the course. The family will be required to reimburse 100% of the tuition, fees and books to ECASD if the student does not complete or fails the course. 

If you are interested in taking Start College Now classes, please review the checklist and fill out the Start College Now application and return it to Student Services. Both are below.

**Be aware of all application deadlines. Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted.**

Early College Credit Program classes allow high school students to take up to two courses at a time at a 4-year Wisconsin university. 

Classes are available for students in grades 9-12, and you can take a maximum of 18 credits, including Start College Now. Students must be in good academic standing, and admission requirements are set by the postsecondary school.  9th grade students need a teacher letter of recommendation. The courses you choose may not be comparable to any ECASD course. There is no guarantee that a student will be able to enroll in the post-secondary course after it is approved by ECASD.  The most common reason for a student not being able to take a course after ECASD approval is that the post-secondary institution does not have space in a class.  If a student is not able to be admitted to a class for this reason their application may not be amended.

Students will earn 0.25 high school credit per 1.0 college/university semester credit.

Transportation is the student responsibility. ECASD pays for books and course credits. However, the student is responsible for materials needed for the course. The family will be required to reimburse 100% of the tuition, fees and books to ECASD if the student does not complete or fails the course. 

If you are interested in taking Early College Credit Program classes, please review the checklist and fill out the Early College Credit Program application and return it to Student Services. Both are below.

**Be aware of all application deadlines. Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted.**

Parents and students should view UW-Eau Claire's specific application process when it comes to ECCP classes.

Transcripted Credit courses are Wisconsin Technical College classes that are taught at the high schools by ECASD staff who are Technical College certified. 

College grades and credit are recorded on a Wisconsin Technical College transcript and are included in a student's collegiate GPA. Students will earn 0.25 high school credit per 1.0 Wisconsin Technical College semester credit.

Transcripted Credit courses offered at Memorial during the 2025-2026 school year: Accounting I, Auto Mechanics I, Auto Mechanics II, Criminal Justice, Entrepreneurship, Horticulture, Introduction to Teacher Education, Microsoft Office Suite, Marketing I, Marketing II, Medical Terminology, Parents and Children, Personal Finance, Recreational Small Engines, Welding II, Woodworking II.

CVTC Academies allow high school students to pursue credits towards a certification or technical diploma, as well as transcripted credits (TC), in a career pathway or trade. 

Classes are available for students in grades 11 and 12 only.  Students must be in good academic standing, and must meet eligibility requirements of the CVTC academy.

The college awards the grades and credit. Grades will be recorded on the high school and technical college transcript. Students will earn 0.25 high school credit per 1.0 Wisconsin Technical College semester credit. Transportation is the student responsibility. ECASD pays for books and course credits. However, the student is responsible for materials needed for the course. The family will be required to reimburse 100% of the tuition, fees and books to ECASD if the student does not complete or fails the course. 

To enroll in an academy, go to https://go.ecasd.us/academyatcvtc and select the appropriate academy. Pages 52-62 of the Academic and Career Planning Guide will give you a further detailed breakdown of each academy.