Students considering taking a college class through a community college should think carefully before deciding to do so. Below are things to consider. 

• It is not mandatory or expected that high school students take a college class to be admitted to college
• All grades will be part of a student’s permanent college record that will follow them in the future
• All classes and grades must be reported to colleges
• Students making up D or F grades may not be able to replace the grades
• College classes will take time and energy that could be used towards your high school classes and other activities

• Students should not take community college classes in place of high school courses available to them, but to supplement what they are taking in high school. 
• Students can explore a subject not offered in high school, challenge themselves in a subject in which they have high interest, and take a class for enrichment – take Guitar lessons or Hip Hop Dance just because they are fun. 
• Keep in mind that doing well in a college class may raise your grade a small fraction, but your time may be better spent on community service, internships, or part-time jobs that relate with your interests.
• You should never take a college class at the expense of your high school grades. Good college grades will not make poor high school grades look any better. 
• If you are trying to earn college units, please visit the ASSIST.org website and enter in the community college you are considering.  The website will help you identify CSU and UC transferable college courses. 
• If you are using a college class to satisfy a college subject (a-g) requirement, please check the University of California website. 
• Science courses at the college level must have a lab component to be considered a UC laboratory science (subject d).
• Students attempting to replace a D or F grade on their high school transcript should talk to their guidance counselor about the courses they are considering.  Some college classes do not replace high school course grades.
• Classes taken at a community college will be recorded on a student’s college transcript and will not be transferred back to the high school transcript. It is the student’s responsibility to report college courses on college applications and submit official transcripts during the application process.
• Because Lynbrook believes that students should balance their academic loads, students are limited to one college class per quarter/semester. Students with special circumstances must speak to their guidance counselor and may possibly be referred to their assistant principal.
• Students considering other enrichment opportunities should visit the Summer Opportunities link on the College and Career Center page. 
• Students under the age of 16 may consider De Anza’s Extended Year Program. 

 For college rules, instructions, and forms click here.