Placement into College Courses

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PLACEMENT INTO COLLEGE CLASSES AND COURSE PLACEMENT

CGCC requires students to take a placement assessment called EdReady. This assessment can be taken in reading, writing, and/or math. The results determine which classes a student may take and then the concurrent process can begin.

Students will also have the ability to have their High School transcript reviewed to determine if they are ready to take a college level class. Ideally, this evaluation takes place when students are considering a Math or English course. CGCC does have prerequisites for certain classes. Please make sure to look at their course catalog to see if you are eligible to enroll in their course.

Students are not expected to take college classes their first semester at CEC. If the first semester is successfully completed, then the student may be ready for college coursework. However, because students start their college careers here at CGCC, efforts are taken to make sure students are appropriately placed and supported throughout their course experience.

Course Sequence

9th Grade

English 9
Algebra 1
Biology
World History
Minimum 2 Elective Credits
- Lift Lab or CGCC (PE, Comp Health, Fine Art, Foreign Language, FYE)

10th Grade

English 10
Geometry
Phenomena in Natural Sciences (PINS) or Chemistry
US History
2 Elective Credits
- Lift Lab or CGCC (Available Online Electives, Fine Art, Foreign Language, FYE)

11th Grade

English 11
Algebra 2
Phenomena in Natural Sciences (PINS) or Chemistry
US History (If needed)
2-3 Elective Credits
- Electives of Choice:
  - Lift Lab
  - EVIT Courses
  - CGCC Courses

12th Grade

English 12 or ENG 101/102
College Algebra and Precalculus
US Government/Economics
- Electives of Choice:
  - Lift Lab
  - EVIT Courses
  - CGCC Courses

CEC students earn a high school diploma and have the opportunity to earn college credits towards an Associates Degree, an EVIT Certification or graduate early.