How College Credit is Awarded

AP Classes
Three to six credits depending on AP Exam  score

Dual Enrollment classes
Usually 3 credits depending     on the course (must receive a C or higher)

Matriculate to SPC Fast Track or Honors programs

• Natural Sciences—Biology
• Business—Business Administration
• Education—Varying Programs

Transfer Credits to any Four Year University.

Please email for more information

R. Eric Allen (Assistant Principal for Curriculum)
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Kit Ewing (National Board Certified Guidance Counselor)
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What is the Fast Track BA?

The Fast Track BA is a cooperative agreement with Pinellas County Schools (PCS) and St. Pete College (SPC) to provide academically talented and highly motivated students with a rigorous and relevant curriculum at the college level.

Students in this program follow a pre-described set of courses that fulfills the high school requirements for graduation as well as the option to complete college courses. These courses are a combination of Advanced Placement Courses (AP) and Dual Enrollment (DE) through SPC.

This program permits a student to receive a bachelor’s degree within three years of graduating high school (sooner if highly motivated).

This innovative program will have significant visibility and influence for educational excellence both within and outside the district.

Criteria/Requirements

Entrance Requirements

• Level 3 or Higher in Reading
• Physical Science Honors
• Algebra 1 Credit

Freshman Year required courses

• Writing and Research Honors
• English 1 Honors
• Biology 1 Honors
• Geometry Honors or Higher
• AP Human Geography

Must meet the following criteria:

• Excellent student prepared to make an extra effort in their studies
• Have taken  the freshman year required courses
• 3.0 GPA (un-weighted) or higher with qualifying CPT
• Meet all PCS graduation requirements
• Complete at least two years of the same foreign language

In the Spring of Freshman Year

• Signed Student Agreement
• Meet with FTBA counselor to determine tentative Area of Study and College Major
• Register for AP World History, College Success and Western Civilizations for Sophomore Year

To be a Fast Track BA Program Completer

• Have earned at least 36 College Credits
• Meet all PCS graduation requirements
• Complete at least two years of the same foreign language

Cost to Parent and Student?
FREE!!! No Cost for tuition or books