Dual Enrollment and Advanced Placement

Dual Enrollment

The Postsecondary Enrollment Options Act (aka "dual enrollment") enables pupils to enroll in courses or programs at postsecondary institutions in Michigan. Zeeland Public Schools complies with all aspects of this act, as set forth by the Michigan Department of Education. For more information regarding dual enrollment, read this brochure, review this information, and visit the state's dual enrollment website.

Students interested in dual enrollment should be mature enough and academically ready to handle the rigors of a college course. They must also provide their own transportation to/from the college campus, if the class is in-person.

Although ZPS will fund a portion of the tuition based on the per pupil state foundation allowance, in most cases this reimbursement will not cover the entire tuition amount.

Students and parents should be proactive in consulting with their child’s counselor the semester prior to their intended dual enrollment term, as each college has its own dual enrollment process, which includes application deadlines.

It is the responsibility of the student/parent to research whether the credits earned through dual enrollment will transfer to their desired college. 

Advanced Placement (AP) Courses 

Advanced Placement courses are college-level classes offered in high school, developed by the College Board, that provide challenging material, reinforce college readiness, and allow students the opportunity to earn college credit or placement by scoring well on a standardized AP Exam in May. Each individual college/university establishes their own AP score policies. 

Zeeland High School offers 19 AP courses. These include AP Art, AP Biology, AP Calculus, AP Chemistry, AP English Language, AP English Literature, AP Environmental Science, AP Macroeconomics, AP Microeconomics, AP Music Theory, AP Physics 1, AP Pre-Calculus, AP Psychology, AP Spanish Language, AP Spanish Literature, AP Statistics, AP US Government and Politics, AP US History, and AP World History. It is suggested that students meet with their teachers and counselor before deciding to take an AP course, as students must be committed to extra study time above and beyond regular courses. Students in AP courses should be self-disciplined, motivated, and organized. AP courses are weighted on a 5.0 scale instead of a 4.0 scale, due to their rigorous nature.