fhs College credit options

Earn College Credit Now

Fife High School offers three options for students to earn college credit while taking classes with their peers at FHS.

1. CTE Dual Credit
   Students earning a C or higher can earn college credit from local 2-year and technical colleges when taking eligible CJH/FHS courses.

2. Advanced Placement (AP)
   Students can earn college credit after taking and passing a test from College Board at the end of the year in eligible courses.

3. CWU in the High School
   Students earn college credit from Central Washington University by taking an eligible FHS course, registering for the CWU course, paying tuition, and successfully completing course.

4. Running Start
   Students earn college credit by attending a local 2-year community or technical college.

Weighted Grades

Fife High School uses an internal weighted GPA for FHS honors and awards. Students can earn a higher internal GPA by taking honors, AP, and CWU in the High School courses. Head to the Weighted GPA website to learn more about weighted grades and checkout the FHS Course Catalog to learn more about honors and awards.